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Randy man, 43, arrested for alleged rape of 80-year-old Nasarawa woman, blames devil
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Mr Dan’asabe Eddo, for allegedly raping an 80-year-old woman in the state.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ramhan Nansel, disclosed this in a statement in Lafia on Sunday.
According to the statement, the suspect went to the house of the octogenarian, who lived alone, and raped her.
The statement read, “One Dan’asabe Eddo, a 43-year-old man of Kubasha village, Kagarko LGA, Kaduna, but resident in Kundami village, Garaku, Kokona LGA of Nasarawa State, nocturnally went into the residence of an 80-year-old woman, who stays alone in the same village, and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
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“Upon receipt of the complaint, police operatives attached to the Garaku division immediately swung into action and got the suspect arrested.
“Upon interrogation, the suspect admitted to the commission of the offence and blamed it on the handiwork of the devil.”
Nansel said the state Commissioner of Police, Adesina Soyemi, had directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Lafia, for further investigations.
The police spokesman urged members of the public to protect the elderly to guard against a recurrence of such incidents.
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Ganduje shares cash to 400 PWDs
Ganduje shares cash to 400 PWDs
Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, have distributed cash assistance to the families of over 400 people with disabilities across the country.
Although the actual sum was not released, Ganduje was alleged to have made the payments through the party’s PWD office in Abuja.
Tolu Bankole, National Leader of APC Persons with Disabilities, stated this in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday.
Bankole further confirmed that hundreds of recipients have been calling his office to express their gratitude for the action.
According to him, Ganduje‘s approval demonstrated his compassion for persons with disabilities beyond the ‘rhetoric’ at a time when the most vulnerable Nigerians require all available assistance.
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The member of the APC National Working Committee also stated that the current cash palliative was the first phase of the party’s planned interventions for numerous PWD households in 774 local government areas across 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory.
He said, “I am pleased that over 400 households have benefited from the ongoing cash intervention program under our PWD-friendly National Chairman, Dr. Umar Abdullahi Ganduje. This is just the beginning of PWD inclusion in our party, and more vulnerable Nigerians will benefit from this program.
“The APC has been proactive in providing the much-needed succor to PWDs men, women, their children, elderly, and the most vulnerable members of our society.
“In addition to this cash intervention program, we have taken several initiatives to support our citizens during these challenging times.
“We recognize the impact of current economic inflation, and this timely intervention is to mitigate its effects. Our party at all levels has made concerted efforts to cushion the impact of the inflation experienced in the economy recently.
“We are aware of the decisive steps taken by our President, Bola Tinubu, to free our economy and reposition our country. The good news is that the economy is showing signs of improvement, with the naira appreciating at a remarkable speed.
“The All Progressives Congress, led by our PWD-friendly national chairman, has proven to be the preferred option for inclusive development and remains committed to the welfare and well-being of Nigerians.”
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Police arrest four ex-convicts for robbery in Niger
Police arrest four ex-convicts for robbery in Niger
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested four ex-convicts after they conspired and robbed a Minna residence of valuables worth millions of naira.
The suspects, Yahaya Mohammed, Ayuba Simon, Menasse Makama and Nuhu Azuka; confessed to their crimes during interrogation.
The command’s spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun made this known on Friday in a statement in which he said the suspects were arrested following a complaint received from a concerned resident.
“On 15/4/2024 at about 0250hrs, we received a direct complaint 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.
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“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 notorious suspects were arrested;
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and other previous thuggery and armed robberies, in which they had previously served a jail term,” the statement read.
Abiodun added that “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.”
He also disclosed that the suspects would be charged in court as soon as investigations were concluded.
Police arrest four ex-convicts for robbery in Niger
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EFCC nabs 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Sapele
EFCC nabs 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Sapele
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday May 3, 2024 arrested 20 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Sapele, Delta State.
A terse post on the anti-graft commission Facebook page, said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer- related fraud.
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Items recovered from them include 12 exotic cars, laptops and phones.
“The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the post added.
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