Ekiti State Police Commissioner, Akinwale Adeniran, has urged parents and guardians to caution their children against behaviors that could disrupt the Eid-el-Fitr festivities or disturb the prevailing peace in the state. The statement, released by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Sunday Abutu, on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti, disclosed this message. In his message of goodwill to the Muslim community, the police commissioner reassured the public of adequate security measures during and after the celebrations. He also instructed area commanders, divisional police officers, and heads of tactical and intelligence units to enhance security preparations in anticipation of the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. The police chief…
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At least 200 shops were razed by fire on Monday night at the Ikom main market in the Ikom Local Government Area of Cross River. Chika Anya, chairman of the Lagos line of the market, said the intensity of the inferno was such that nothing could be salvaged from the affected shops. He said the fire incident has been a recurring issue in the market almost yearly and alleged that, as with previous cases, the state fire service could not provide much support. “All we want now is support from the government to enable us to get our lives back.…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has extended its condolences to the family of the deceased officer serving on the Abuja-Kaduna train. NRC also reassured the public of the presence of medical personnel on all trains to promptly attend to emergencies. Last week, an incident unfolded when a police officer on duty experienced a medical emergency and passed away while aboard the train. In a statement issued by the management in Abuja, NRC underscored its dedication to ensuring the safety and well-being of all passengers. The statement read: “The NRC management’s attention has been drawn to publication on various social and…
The tactical team of the ‘Operation Zenda Joint Task Force’ in Benue has arrested a 37-year-old woman over alleged illegal possession of 317 live ammunition. The task force commander, Felix Nomiyugh, confirmed the arrest on Tuesday in Makurdi. He said the suspect was arrested at Ayati Junction in Ukum LGA, Benue. The commander said the suspect was an associate of a kingpin of a dreaded bandit operating in the local government area. He confirmed that the task force recovered from the suspect 200 live ammunition of a general purpose machine gun (GPMG) and 117 rounds of 7.6mm ammunition.
The police command in Benue says a group of hoodlums on Monday set ablaze the Gboko residence of ex-Governor Aper Aku. Sewuese Anene, the command’s public relations officer, disclosed this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Makurdi, the state capital. Ms Anene declined further comments on the incident and said that investigations were ongoing to unravel those behind the crime. Late Aku served as governor of Benue between 1979 and 1984. Deborah Aku, daughter of the ex-governor, told journalists that police rescued six of them from the building shortly before the hoodlums allegedly set the house on fire.…
Operatives of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, have arrested a couple for alleged production and distribution of various adulterated alcoholic beverages. The zonal public relations officer (ZPRO), SP Umma Ayuba, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. She said the crackdown occurred on April 4, when a team of detectives from the Zone 2 Raider Section, led by CSP Ngozi Braide, conducted a raid on a residence in Muibi Olawumi Close, Off Ayetoto/Itẹle Road, Ado-Odo/Ota LGA, Ogun State. “Acting on intelligence, the officers discovered an illicit operation producing counterfeit wines, liquor, champagne, and other alcoholic…
No fewer than 138 Nigerian irregular migrants stranded in Libya evacuated by the federal government were expected back to the country on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday by Kabiru Musa, chargé d’Affaires en titre of the Nigerian Mission in Libya. Mr Musa disclosed that the evacuees departed from the Mitiga International Airport aboard chartered flight UZ 189 on Tuesday afternoon. He said they were expected to arrive at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos later that day. “Today, we successfully repatriated another batch of 138 Nigerians who were stranded in different parts of…
A mysterious illness has emerged in the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving both health authorities and community leaders confused. According to Jide Idris, director general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), the strange illness was reported to the agency on March 21, 2024. Mr Idris said 164 suspected cases, including four fatalities, of the disease, had been recorded in six wards across the Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto. “The illness manifested with symptoms such as abdominal distension, fever, vomiting, and weight loss, primarily afflicting children aged four to 13, along with some adults. “Already,…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, congratulates the Muslim community in Ondo State as they celebrate Eid-el-fitr and implores them to rekindle their commitment to unity and love for fellow residents. The Governor, in his message to the Muslim community, prays that this year’s Eid will bring blessings, peace and prosperity for all Muslim faithful, expressing optimism for a sustained peaceful coexistence in the State. The Governor says: “As the crescent moon appears, bringing to an end the holy month of Ramadan, I rejoice with our Muslim brothers and sisters on this year’s Eid-el-fitr and urge them…
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, congratulates the Muslim community in Ondo State as they celebrate Eid-el-fitr and implores them to rekindle their commitment to unity and love for fellow residents. The Governor, in his message to the Muslim community, prays that this year’s Eid will bring blessings, peace and prosperity for all Muslim faithful, expressing optimism for a sustained peaceful coexistence in the State. The Governor says: “As the crescent moon appears, bringing to an end the holy month of Ramadan, I rejoice with our Muslim brothers and sisters on this year’s Eid-el-fitr and urge them…