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Economic Sabotage: NSCDC arrests suspects with 40 jerrycans of petrol in Zamfara

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp (NSCDC), Zamfara state command has three suspects and recovered 40 jerrycans of petrol (PMS) suspected to be transporting to bandits in the state.

 

The state NSCDC commandant, Sani Mustafa, who disclosed this while addressing newsmen at command headquarters in Gusau on Thursday, February 22, 2024, said one Sani Yakubu was also arrested for vandalizing electric cables at a secondary school in Gusau.

 

“On the 18 February, 2024, one Sani Yakubu (M) 41 years of age was arrested for vandalization of electric cables suspected to have been vandalized from Government Day Secondary School Tudun Wada Gusau,” he said.

He said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect is notorious for vandalization of electrical wires within the said school premises in the state.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to have vandalized electrical fittings and wires from the said school and sold the items to a crap dealer, Abubakar Ibrahim, at Labin labin area of Tudun Wada Gusau metropolis, at the rate of N23,000.

“On this fateful day, he broke into the school premises, burgled a window, and with the aid of a table, climbed into the ceiling and vandalized the electrification system of the school’s classroom block,”

 

Exhibits found with the suspect included 40 bunches of copper wires from the crime scene.

 

“On the 20th February 2024, at about 1501hours one Malam Isah Ahmed (M) of Bakura town was apprehended by the operatives of the Corps alongside two others by names, Usman Aliyu (M) and Habibu Abdullahi (M) for purchasing PMS products in large numbers of jerrycans in a black tinted Golf Wagon with registration number GMM 40 XA Zamfara, from Anshaibu Integrated Global Resource Limited, Talata Mafara.

“This act contravenes the Executive Order issued by the State Government on the banning the sale of PMS products in jerrycans,”

“This Order was an attempt by the State Government to cut off supplies of PMS to the marauding brigands. This singular act is charged with an attempt to commit an offence contrary to section 95 of the penal code.

“Exhibits found with the suspects include 40 jerrycans of 25 litres each loaded with PMS.”

Commandant Sani Mustapha vowed to ensure that the state is purged of all manner of criminalities.

 

He therefore warns the general public to stay away from crimes of any sort as offenders will be ruthlessly dealt with in the state.

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Brazilian footballer, Hulk has married his ex-wife’s niece in a religious wedding ceremony,

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Hulk, who plays for Atletico Mineiro, on Friday married Camila Angelo, with the two already having previously tied the knot at a civil ceremony in 2020.

Celebrating his wedding, Hulk wrote on Instagram: ‘Before God and the promises of our love, we unite in one heart, beginning our eternity together, life! I love you.’

Hulk was previously married to Camila’s aunt, Iran Angelo, with the couple together for 12 years.

They had three children together between 2007 and 2019; sons Ian and Tiago, and a daughter, Alice – who are cousins to his new wife.

In 2020, Hulk stunned many when he married Camila following the end of his 12-year relationship with Iran.

The following year, Hulk and Camila confirmed that they were expecting their first child, Zaya. Last year they announced they were expecting a second child, Aisha.

The wedding ceremony took place in Hulk’s home town of Campina Grande, as reported by G Show.

Hulk wore a wine-coloured suit as he walked down the aisle accompanied by his mother. While Camila walked down the aisle with her father and wore an embroidered dress with a veil by designer Samuel Cirnansck.

The ceremony was held at The Diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of the Conception, with a sea of white roses filling the church.

A further party is planned for January 7 at a luxury resort in Joao Pessoa.

 

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POLICE RESCUE KIDNAPPED HOSTAGES, ARREST 17 FOR MURDER. As IGP Reiterates Commitment to Public Safety.

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POLICE RESCUE KIDNAPPED HOSTAGES, ARREST 17 FOR MURDER.

As IGP Reiterates Commitment to Public Safety.

In a remarkable display of courage and commitment, Police Operatives attached to the Imo State Command successfully executed a daring rescue operation that led to the safe liberation of 4 kidnapped hostages. The operation was carried out on Saturday, January 4th 2025, after the operatives received a distress call reporting the abduction of 4 persons in Umuokanne, Ohaji LGA, Imo State. The police operatives swiftly swung into action, locating the criminal hideout and engaging the kidnappers in a fierce gun-duel, during which 2 of the kidnappers were neutralized.

The success of the operation led to the rescue of the 4 victims and the recovery of 1 Ak-47 rifle, 1 Ak-47 magazine and 21 rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition. The Force reaffirms its resolute devotion to combatting heinous crimes such as this, and assures members of the public that efforts to rid off criminal elements from our society will continue relentlessly, ensuring the safety and security of all residents.

In another development, on the 3rd of January 2025, Police operatives attached to the Ebonyi State Command arrested 17 suspects in Enohia Itim village, Afikpo LGA for the murder of one Uromchi Okorocha ‘m’, who was accused by local youths of being involved in the killing of several individuals through alleged witchcraft and spiritual means. The suspects had mobilized and apprehended the deceased, but instead of handing him over to legal authorities and committing to the rule of law, they decided to take laws into their hands, becoming judge, jury and executioner. The police operatives of the Uwanna Division mobilized tactical teams to the scene on a rescue mission but the angry mob had already killed and burned Mr Okorocha before the arrival of the Police team.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., condemns this act of jungle justice in totality. Citizens are once again urged to refrain from taking laws into their hands and report any suspected criminal activities to the nearest police division or formation around them for necessary action.

The efforts of the police are constant reaffirmations of the dedication to bring to book perpetrators of heinous acts of crime in our societies. The IGP once again reiterates the unwavering commitment of the Force to public safety and justice for victims of violent crimes. Citizens are encouraged to engage with security agencies, providing any information that may assist in the ultimate goal of creating a utopian society for all. The Nigeria Police Force remains ever committed to ensuring a safe environment for everyone.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.

5th January 2025.

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Two Kebbi policemen killed in gun duel with bandits

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The Kebbi State Police Command said two police officers lost their lives during a gun duel with bandits suspected to be Lakurawa sect members in Kebbi State on Friday, as they attempted to foil a cattle rustling operation.

This was according to a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday by the command’s spokesman, SP Nafiu Abubakar.

The statement read, “On the 3rd January 2025, at about 0100hrs, armed hoodlums suspected to be Lakurawa bandits on motorcycles invaded Alhaji Lawal Block Farm and nearby Fulani settlements located at Natsini village, along Argungu/Kangiwa road and rustled unspecified number of cows.

“On receipt of the report, a team of Police Safer Highway patrol immediately rushed to the scene, engaged the bandits in a gun duel, pursued them, forcing the bandits to escape into the forest with gunshot wounds and successfully recovered some of the rustled cows.

“Regrettably, two police officers lost their lives during the encounter.”

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Bello Sani, condemned the incident while praying for the souls of the deceased officers to have eternal rest.

He said the CP also paid an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene, after which he visited the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji  Sama’ila Mera, where he condoled and briefed him on the efforts of combined security agencies towards combating crimes in the area.

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