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Police arrest 8 political thugs in Kano

The Kano State Police Command has arrested eight suspected political thugs over an attempt to disrupt the inauguration of newly appointed state commissioners at the Government House on Thursday.

The state Police Commissioner, CP Usaini Gumel who confirmed the arrest on Friday, April 19, 2024, said the suspects posed a security threat at the Government House while the inauguration ceremony was ongoing at the Council Chambers.

CP Gumel warned all miscreants and their sponsors to stay clear as whoever tries to cause security breach or disrupt the peace where critical government activities and functions are being conducted will be arrested and be subjected to face the dire consequences of his/her action(s).

“Enough of clusters of “Yan Jagaliya” loitering around Government House, Audu Bako Secretariat, similar offices and disrupting governance,” he added.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a statement said the quick reaction force of the police command successfully apprehended eight suspected political thugs and prevented them from causing serious breach of the peace during the inauguration of additional Kano State Commissioners been presided by the State Governor, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf.

“The suspected thugs that constituted themselves as a pressure group and supporters of one of the infamous politicians attempted to cause the breakdown of law and order,” the statement read.

“The suspects are currently at the Command’s Criminal Investigation Department CID where thorough investigations are ongoing and to bring them to justice as provided by the law.

“The action of the Kano State Police Command is to further assure members of the public that all necessary measures have been taken to prevent any act that could lead to disruptions of the peace and security in all parts of the State.

“The Commissioner of Police while appreciating the good people of the State for their support and cooperation, also reiterated the determination of the police command to ruthlessly deal with any miscreant or their sponsors under whatever guise that tries to disrupt the peace, especially during critical Government functions and will be made to face the dire consequences of his/her action(s).

“Finally, the CP urges everyone to keep reporting any suspicious movement of person(s) or item(s) they come across to the nearest Police Station or through the following Kano State Police Command emergency contact numbers:- 08032419754, 08123821p575, 09029292926.”

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EFCC Cautions Students against Internet Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has charged students of the Federal Science and Technical College, Ukana Offot, Akwa Ibom State, to abhor all forms of internet crimes, and imbibe tenets of integrity.

This charge was given on Friday April 26, 2024, by the Head, Public Affairs Department, EFCC Uyo Zonal Command, Assistant Commander of the ACE II, T. E. Nwosu during a sensitisation session with old and new members of the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Club of the Federal Science and Technical College Uyo.

She charged the students to always remember that crime does not pay, but brings pain, suffering and setbacks to offenders, as well as their family and friends. “I urge you to embrace good morals, shun crime and imbibe a culture of integrity so that the foundation you are laying now for your tomorrow, will be rooted in the right principles”, she said.

Nwosu reminded the students that whatever crime that is committed today through the internet, will always come back to haunt the perpetrators because the internet does not forget. When such crimes are discovered, the EFCC will ensure that whoever committed the crime, will definitely do the time. “As club members, you are expected to live above board and partner with the EFCC by sharing information. The EFCC will not shield any offender, even a club member” she said.

The school principal, Mrs. P.O. Ogungheme, who received the team on arrival, commended the Commission for its efforts under the current leadership at ensuring that nobody is above the law and assured that under her leadership, “the school will work with the Commission to ensure that the Federal Science and Technical College remains a crime free zone”.

The highlight of the event was the presentation of the EFCC Integrity Club bannerette, T-shirts, caps, Club Constitution and note pads which were handed over to the club members.

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Military court martials 12 personnel over Tudun Biri bombing incident – DHQ

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj -Gen. Edward Buba, says 12 personnel of the Nigerian Army are facing a court martial in respect of the bombing incident at Tudun Biri in Kaduna State.

Buba made this known while briefing newsmen on Thursday in Abuja on the operations of the Armed Forces.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that 85 civilians were on Dec. 3, 2023, mistakenly killed in military drone attacks in Tudun Biri, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Buba said that the military would punish personnel found culpable in the Dec. 3 incident, adding that investigation was conducted and concluded with a resolve to ensure that the personnel involved were brought to book and justice served for the victims

“The military has conducted a painstaking investigation into the incident and has initiated disciplinary action against those culpable.

“Accordingly, the affected personnel are to face a court martial for acts of omission or commission with respect to the incident.

“I am however constrained not to speak much about the incident as it would be adjudged as prejudicial being a case before court martial.

“The military will take extra precautions in the future to ensure that non combatants are safe,” he said. (NAN)

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Four ex-convicts nabbed for robbery, conspiracy in Minna

Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested four ex-convicts for conspiracy and armed robbery in Minna, the state capital.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, May 2, 2024, said the suspects broke into a residence, robbed the victim and carted away a Honda vehicle, TV set, fans, and other valuables.

According to the PPRO, the suspects confessed to having previously served jail terms for thuggery and armed robberies.

“On 15/4/2024 at about 0250hrs, based on a direct complaint received from the Brighter area of Minna, that some suspected armed robbers invaded a residence within the area, robbed the victim and carted away one Honda Odyssey vehicle and other valuables,” the statement read.

“On receipt of the complaint, Police operatives attached to Crack Squad of the Command swung into action, with the aid of technical intelligence and information received from the Community, the following notorious suspects were arrested; Yahaya Mohammed of Kpakungu area, Ayuba Simon (Douglas), Menasse Makama and Nuhu Azuka (Junior), all of Maitumbi area

“During interrogation, suspects confessed to the crime and other previous thuggery and armed robberies, in which they had previously served jail terms.

“The confessions of the suspects led to the recovery of the Honda Odyssey vehicle with Reg. No. AG 400 PAK, one POS machine, a Samsung TV, two standing fans and other valuables from them.

“However, the suspects are under investigation at the Crack Squad office, Minna and they will be charged to court for prosecution at the conclusion of the investigation.”