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Police Arrest Three Suspected kidnappers and locally-made firearms Manufacturer in Jigawa

The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers and a suspect who specializes in manufacturing locally-made firearms for criminals.

Spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, November 23, 2023, said police also recovered three locally fabricated firearms, twenty-nine cows, four sheep, a broken bud of riffle, one chain and a boxer motorcycle.

According to the PPRO, the three kidnappers were arrested for kidnapping a 63-year-old businessman, Alhaji Shehu Kwaimawa in Dutse Local Government Area of the state.

The victim was released at Baranda Forest in Dutse LGA after payment of an undisclosed amount as ransom.

“On 17/11/2023 at about 0130hrs a distress call was received from Kwaimawa village, Dutse LGA that, on the same date at about 0110hrs, unidentified persons armed with dangerous weapons entered Kwaimawa village, kidnapped one Alh. Shehu Kwaimawa ‘m’ age 63yrs a business man of Kwaimawa village and robbed him of an unspecified amount of money in his house,” the statement read.

“On receipt of the report, a team of policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer, Dutse Division, rushed to the scene, where it was uncovered that the hoodlums came on foot and abruptly fled with the victim to an unknown destination. While efforts were being intensified to rescue the victim and arrest the culprits.

“On 17/11/2023 at about 2100hrs, a report of the release of the victim was received, that the victim was released by his abductors, at Baranda Forest in Dutse LGA.

“Following a tip-off on the movement of some suspected persons, on 18/11/2023 a joint operation comprising Policemen from Dutse Division, Operatives from the State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) Dutse, and members of Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) went to Rigija Fulani settlement in Hara Village, Dutse LGA.

“On arrival at the village, twenty nine cows, four sheep, a broken butt of rifle, one chain and Boxer Motorcycle with registration No. KMC 790 HJ Kano were recovered, strongly suspected to belong to fleeing kidnappers. All were taken into custody for discreet investigation.

“Further investigation led to the arrest of one Samaila Adamu ‘m’ age 37yrs of Kwadiya village, Illiyasu A. Abdu ‘m’ 27yrs and Mamman Abdullahi ‘m’ 25yrs all of Malamawa village who were identified by the kidnapped victim to be among those that abducted him.

“Investigation is still ongoing at SCID Dutse, all suspects will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation,”

The spokesperson said the manufacturer of locally made firearms, Bashir Muhammed, was arrested in Ringim Local Government Area of the state on November 16.

“On 16/11/2023 at about 2300hrs a team of policemen attached to Ringim Divisional Police Headquarters led by the Divisional police officer in collaboration with local vigilante group, acted on credible Intelligence, arrested one Bashir Muhammed ‘m’ age 50yrs of Yandutsen Kawari village, Ringim LGA who specialized in manufacturing locally fabricated firearms, to miscreants who perpetrate their heinous act within Ringim and its environs,” the statement read.

“When a search was conducted at his residence by police detectives from Ringim Division, a locally-made pistol and two locally made rifles were recovered.

“On interrogation, the suspect confessed to have manufactured so many of its kind and disposed them to unidentified persons.

“The Commissioner of Police Jigawa state command, having interviewed the suspect, directed that the suspect and exhibits be transferred to SCID Dutse for discreet investigation.

“The New Commissioner of Police Jigawa State command CP AT Abdullahi psc, use this medium to salute the courage of well meaning individuals and good people of Jigawa State in volunteering useful information to the security agencies in addressing security challenges in the state, and called on the people against taking laws into their hands as law will take its cause on any person or group of persons found wanting.”

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Tinubu condoles with NNPCL boss over daughter’s death

President Bola Tinubu has condoled the death of his daughter with the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mr Kolo Mele Kyari.

Kyari’s daughter, Fatima died Friday at the age of 25 after protracted illness.

The President sympathised with Kyari and the rest of the family on the irreparable and painful loss.

He prayed for the repose of the soul of Fatima and urged the Kyari family to stay strong at these trying times

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Lagos sacks six LASTMA officials over misconduct

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has dismissed six of its officials based on the directive from the Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC).

This follows the recommendations of the Personnel Management Board, which flagged the officers for serious misconduct and inefficiency.

The disciplinary actions were officially communicated to the affected officials at LASTMA’s headquarters in Oshodi, Lagos.

In a statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, LASTMA’s General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed that the Civil Service Commission had approved the board’s recommendations.

He emphasised that the disciplinary measures were in strict accordance with the Lagos State Civil Service Rules and Regulations.

Bakare-Oki reassured the public that LASTMA is committed to improving its operations and urged Lagos residents to report both commendable acts and cases of misconduct by LASTMA officials, providing necessary evidence.

“This exercise is part of our ongoing efforts to rid the agency of errant officers. Another Personnel Management Board meeting will soon be held to review additional cases,” he said.

He also called on road users in Lagos to adhere to traffic laws, reminding them that violations would lead to penalties, including fines imposed by the Lagos Mobile Courts.

Highlighting the importance of compliance, Bakare-Oki noted that following traffic regulations is key to achieving Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s “Greater Lagos” vision, with traffic management being a core pillar of the THEMES Plus Development Agenda.

Mmebers of the public were encouraged to report complaints through LASTMA’s toll-free hotline (080000527862) or the Walk-In Complaint Centre at their Oshodi headquarters.

Bakare-Oki reassured citizens that LASTMA is committed to addressing all complaints impartially while protecting the civil rights of motorists across the state.

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Zulum opens houses for teachers in Buratai Secondary School in Tum

Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Thursday night, commissioned two projects constructed by his administration in Biu Local Government Area in the southern part of the state.

The projects include a housing estate for teachers in Buratai town and a new secondary school in Tum village.

The Buratai housing estate comprises 10 units of two-bedroom semi-detached bungalows aimed at addressing the problem of housing deficit particularly as it affects teachers in Borno State.

Tum Day Secondary School, one of the 102 constructed by the Zulum administration is a co-educational senior secondary school attached with junior secondary and primary schools.

Performing the brief opening ceremony, Zulum assured that his administration is committed to improving the quality of healthcare service delivery and education in Borno State.

He said, “I want to assure you that this administration is committed to providing affordable quality health care delivery systems and, most importantly, education, which is the bedrock for any meaningful development. Without education, there will be no meaningful development.”

As a mark of appreciation for the numerous projects by the Zulum administration, Buratai community presented a plaque to the governor commending his integrity in governance.