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  • Ogun APC Councillorship Candidate Killed By Gunmen 

    Ogun APC Councillorship Candidate Killed By Gunmen 

    Adeyinka Adeleke, a councillorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress in Ogun State, was shot and killed on Saturday in the Jide Jones area of Abeokuta South Local Government. 

    The incident occurred as Adeleke was attacked by assailants who arrived in a tinted vehicle. 

    Witnesses reported that the attackers not only shot him but also assaulted him with stones, leading to his death. 

    The area was thrown into chaos, with residents fleeing for safety amid the violence.

     The attack happened around 2 PM, and locals were left in shock, unsure if it was related to cult activities.

    A senior police officer confirmed the incident and noted that Adeleke’s family has opted to proceed with his burial. 

    The community remains tense following the attack, with many shops closing as fear spreads throughout the neighborhood.

  • Reps Move To Allow FRSC Officers Carry Guns

    Reps Move To Allow FRSC Officers Carry Guns

     The House of Representatives has moved forward with a bill aiming to establish a special armed squad within the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

     The proposed amendment to the FRSC Act of 2007, sponsored by lawmakers Abiodun Derin Adesida and Olaide Lateef Muhammed, passed its second reading.

     It seeks to grant FRSC officials greater authority in road traffic management and safety, including clearing road obstructions and educating the public on proper road use.

    The bill also proposed enhanced benefits for FRSC officers holding the rank of Deputy Corp Marshal, covering retirement packages and related privileges.

     Additionally, the legislation would give the FRSC exclusive control over road traffic administration and safety management.

    In a related development, the House approved a motion by Garba Ibrahim Muhammad, encouraging the FRSC to integrate more technology into its operations. 

    The motion recommended the use of automated traffic enforcement systems and advanced analytics to enhance traffic safety and efficiency. 

    The matter has been forwarded to the House Committee on FRSC for further review.

  • NDLEA Updates Visa Clearance Procedure

    NDLEA Updates Visa Clearance Procedure

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has revised its visa clearance process by removing the requirement for married women to provide approval letters from their husbands.

    This regulation previously led to widespread criticism, with many condemning it as discriminatory and outdated.

    The agency explained that the decision is part of an ongoing overhaul of its visa clearance procedures.

    The controversial spousal approval rule, initially included due to specific issues in some source countries, has now been discarded.

    NDLEA assured the public that further updates on the revised procedure will be made available soon.

  • The Challenge of Insecurity: Security chiefs give updates

    The Challenge of Insecurity: Security chiefs give updates

    Yesterday in Abuja, Security chiefs gave updates on the security situation in the country.
    The event chaired by the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, was held at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), Abuja.
    Present at the event are the representative of the Chief of Army Staff, representative of Chief of Naval Staff, representative of the Chief of Air Staff, the representative of the Inspector-General of Police, the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nandap, and Controller-General of Nigeria Correctional Service.
    Also in attendance are principal staff officers from Defence and Services headquarters.
    The CDS, service chiefs, and the Minister of State for Defence were, last week, in Sokoto State, on the directive of President Bola Tinubu, to access troops operation, following the resurgence of banditry in the state that led to the death of a traditional ruler.

  • Kidnapped Corps Members Regain Freedom

    The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has confirmed that eight corps members who were kidnapped earlier by unidentified gunmen while travelling from Uyo in Akwa Ibom State to Sokoto State have regained their freedom.

     

    The Director-General of NYSC, Yushahu Ahmed, confirmed this to newsmen on Friday, cautioning Corps Members to avoid nighttime travels.

     

    Ahmed emphasized that the welfare and security of all members will remain the foremost concern of the organization.

     

    “You will remember when these four members were travelling from Uyo in Akwa Ibom to Sokoto.

     

    “They were kidnapped on 17 August 2024 on Funtua Bisau Road in Zamfara State.

     

    “While in Zambara, we collaborated with the Army, Police, DSS and traditional rulers.

     

    “We also had a meeting with the governor of Zambara State regarding the kidnapping of the prospective corps members.

     

    “Consequently, through the combined effort of the security agencies, especially the Nigerian army and the NYSC, the mission started yielding results with the rescue of the first set of prospective four members,” Ahmed stated in a statement issued today.

     

  • Protest: Police Withdraw Personnel Assigned Private Duties

    Protest: Police Withdraw Personnel Assigned Private Duties

    By Doris Isreal Ijeoma

    As days of nationwide hunger protests, slated to take off in August, draw near; Nigeria Police have notified public officers that private security personnel assigned to them would be withdrawn.

    Nigeria Police said the withdrawal was necessary due to the urgent nature of the nationwide protest. 

    Police added that the personnel assigned would be needed to augment the capacity and capability of police personnel needed for the nationwide protest.

    The memo from the Commanding Officer – No2 Squadron, Police Mobile Force, Nigeria Police, Keffi Street, Lagos – was published by former chairman of Nationa Human Rights Commission, Professor Chidi Odinkalu.

    Signed by CSP Okon Moses – Second in Command, No2 Squadron, Police Mobile Force, Keffi Street, Lagos; the memo titled “Notification of temporary withdrawal of personnel for national assignment” said sufficient officers are needed to dominate the public space ahead of and during the protest.

    It read: “In view of the planned nationwide protest, it becomes imperative to temporarily withdraw some of the personnel attached to you in order to muster sufficient officers to dominate the public space.

    “This is part of the proactive necessary measures to enhance the operational capacity and capability of the squadron and your understanding in the above regard is highly solicited.

    “Accept as usual the assurances of the esteemed regards of the Commanding Officer, Please.”

  • Bomb explosion rocks Yobe market

    Bomb explosion rocks Yobe market

    An explosion, suspected to be caused by a planted Improvised Explosive Device, has occurred at the popular Buni Yadi market in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.

    Channels Television reported that a resident of Buni, Ali Hassan said that the incident happened at around 12.30pm on Friday, injuring a girl.

    The name of the girl and her current state of health has yet to be known

    The spokesman of the Sector 2 Joint Task Force Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Muhammad Shehu also confirmed the incident, saying another IED planted in the market was discovered and successfully defused by the Army.

    He further explained the only victim of the explosion, is currently receiving treatment at one of the health facilities in Buni Yadi.

    He stressed the incident was a planted IED and not a suicide bombing incident.

    Buni Yadi, located 54 kilometres from Damaturu, the state capital, was the most severely affected local government area in Yobe State during the two years it was under Boko Haram insurgent control.

  • Police Deny Selling Falomo Barracks

    Police Deny Selling Falomo Barracks

    By Doris Isreal Ijeoma

    The Police headquarters in Abuja has described shocking and unfounded, trends of discussions on the dilapidated status of barracks and their redevelopment, specifically the Falomo Barracks and others in Lagos in social media dismissing allegations that the barracks have been sold.

    Rather the Police said the barrack along with others is being redeveloped in partnership with sub-national governments and reputable developers to unlock value in the assets by building more befitting and modern barracks

    Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi made this known on Tuesday.

    He said, “Following series of misleading write-ups and social media comments alleging that the Falomo Barracks land in Lagos State has been sold, it has become pertinent for the Nigeria Police Force to address the shocking and unfounded trends of discussions on the dilapidated status of barracks and their redevelopment, specifically the Falomo Barracks and others in Lagos.

    “While we appreciate the concerns and interests of concerned groups and individuals on the general welfare of police personnel, we aim to provide clear and accurate information about these unpalatable allegations.

    “Due to the critical state of several police barracks (including the Falomo Barracks) the NPF leadership conceived a partnership arrangement with sub-national governments and reputable developers to unlock value in the assets by redeveloping the barracks into more befitting and modern barracks – with complementary facilities and modern infrastructure.

    “The redevelopment of the barracks (including Falomo Barracks) is set to be speedily completed after which the occupants will be duly offered fresh accommodation in the redeveloped sites.

    “In specific terms, the occupants of Falomo Barracks Blocks A and B have each received a sum of Two Million Naira (N2,000,000) only as a temporary relocation allowance.

    “This payment has been made to 347 families after a validation process to facilitate their temporary relocation.

    “It is important to note that this initiative is not limited to Falomo Barracks alone.

    “Similar redevelopment projects will be implemented across all police barracks nationwide over time.

    “This is a strategic effort to improve the living conditions of our officers and their families, which is a key focus of the current police administration.

    “The claims that the Barracks are being vacated and the pieces of land sold are false, mischievous, and a calculated attempt to cause unnecessary discord within the ranks of the NPF.

    “The improvement of these facilities is a priority for the Nigeria Police Force, and steps are being taken to address the issues effectively.

  • DSS kills kidnapper of popular Hausa singer Rarara’s mother, recovers N26.5m

    DSS kills kidnapper of popular Hausa singer Rarara’s mother, recovers N26.5m

    By Doris Isreal Ijeoma

    Department of State Services operatives have killed one and arrested another of the kidnappers of Hajiya Hauwa’u Adamu, mother of popular Kano-based Hausa singer, Dauda Rarara.

    Gunmen had broken into the residence of Rara’s mother in Kahutu village in Danja Local Government Area of Kano State and abducted her on Friday, June 28, 2024.

    She, however, regained freedom after spending 20 days in captivity.

    A highly placed source in the secret service told Daily Trust that N26.5 million was also recovered in a covert operation.

    The source said the Kano command’s tactical team, based on reliable intelligence, busted a gang of five bandits in Makarfi bush where they were sharing the ransom.

    “One Hamisu Tukur, is currently in custody with gunshot injuries, while Bature was killed,” the source said

  • Edo Deputy Governor’s security strengthened as gunmen attack convoy of Okpebholo, Shaibu 

    Edo Deputy Governor’s security strengthened as gunmen attack convoy of Okpebholo, Shaibu 

    By Doris Isreal Ijeoma

    On Thursday in Benin, gunmen attacked the convoy of APC governorship candidate Sen. Monday Okpebholo and the reinstated deputy governor Philip Shaibu, resulting in the death of one security officer.

    The attack took place on Airport Road as Okpebholo and his team arrived from Abuja on a chartered flight. A police officer was killed and three others sustained injuries. Okpebholo’s condition remains unclear, though he is reported to be hospitalized in an undisclosed location in Benin City.

    This incident follows a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja on Wednesday that overturned Shaibu’s impeachment by the state House of Assembly. The Assembly has since appealed the ruling.

    The gunmen, stationed at the airport exit gate, opened fire on the convoy, leading to a retaliatory response from the security personnel protecting Okpebholo and Shaibu. The attack prompted businesses and offices in the vicinity to close quickly, and many motorists abandoned their vehicles and sought safety.

    SP Chidi Nwabuzor, spokesperson for the Edo police command, confirmed that the incident is currently under investigation.

    “It is premature for the police to confirm at this time until the investigation is concluded,” he said.

    Meanwhile, a check showed that security had been strengthened at the premises of the state Deputy Governor, Godwins Omobayo located at Osadebey Avenue, near the airport, in Benin to forestall any attack on him.

    In a statement on Thursday, Edo government alleged that it had observed the level of wanton destruction perpetrated by thugs working in connivance with the former deputy governor.

    Chris Nehikhare, the commissioner for communication and orientation, alleged that Mr Shaibu-led thugs have unleashed mayhem on innocent citizens in the guise of enforcing the judgement reinstating him to office.

    “We want to reiterate that Shaibu will face the consequences of violence that he has resorted to in pursuit of his aim to return to the Government House even when he is aware that a stay of execution of the judgement has been filed,” he said.

    The commissioner enjoined the general public to be calm and go about their lawful businesses as government restored peace to the ancient city.

    However, efforts to get the reaction of Shaibu proved abortive.

    But a statement by Godswill Inegbe, an aide to Okpebholo said his principal was attacked by the gunmen.

    “During the unprovoked attack, three mobile policemen attached to the security detail of Sen. Okpebholo were injured with bullet wounds, while one of the policemen has been feared dead,” Inegbe said.

    According to him, Okpebholo is at this moment admitted in an undisclosed hospital in Benin for medical attention with other members of the entourage.