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Police arrest 31 suspected kidnappers, drug dealers, armed robbers in Jigawa

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Police arrest 31 suspected kidnappers, drug dealers, armed robbers in Jigawa
Operatives of the Jigawa State Police Command have arrested 31 suspected kidnappers, armed robbers and drug dealers in various in the state.
Spokesperson of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, who disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, January 20, 2024, said that illicit drugs, five motorcycles, and a dane gun were recovered from the suspects.
Police arrest 31 suspected kidnappers, drug dealers and armed robbers in Jigawa
The PPRO said that in its bid to sustain the relative peace being enjoyed in the state and to deal with some pockets of kidnappings and armed robbery cases, particularly in the command border with Bauchi State, the Command has partnered with its Bauchi counterpart and organized an Intelligence-led-raid, combing of bush and show of force at Zamdama Hills, Balmo, Baranda and Bagadaza Forests.
“The operation was carried out and jointly led by the Commissioner of Police Jigawa State Command, CP AT ABDULLAHI, psc and his counterpart, the Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command, CP AM MUHAMMAD with a view to taking the war to the bandit’s Camps. Members of the hunters, forestry guards, vigilantes and yal bulala complemented the efforts of the police during the two-day operation,” the statement read.
Police arrest 31 suspected kidnappers, drug dealers and armed robbers in Jigawa
During the operations, twelve suspected kidnappers were arrested and four motorcycles were recovered. Also, six bandit camps were dislodged.
“In another development, on 13/01/2024 at about 2000hrs, a team of policemen attached to Babura Divisional Headquarters, while on routine patrol intercepted one Abdulkarim Mamman ‘m’ age 27yrs of Kafi village, Baure LGA Katsina State in possession of one unregistered Motorcycle strongly suspected to be stolen
“When questioned, the suspect could not give a satisfactory account of the motorcycle, hence he was arrested.
“On interrogation, the suspect confessed to have stolen the said motorcycle at Caki village, Baure LGA of Katsina State. Meanwhile, effort is on to locate the owner, through the police from Katsina Command.
“Furthermore, on 14th January 2024 at about 0400hrs, based on credible information and intelligence gathered, four suspects namely; Garba Adamu ‘m’ age 40yrs (aka Haro), Haruna Abubakar ‘m’ age 32yrs, Gidanne Abubakar ‘m’ age 25yrs, all of Gorar Arewa village Ringim LGA and Ruwaji Adamu ‘m’ age 45yrs of Jauga village Ringim LGA were arrested by a aeam of Policemen attached to Ringim Police Station for trespassing into the residence of one Alhaji Tijjani Yakubu ‘m’ of Sabon Kafi village with the intent to commit robbery. Hence the suspects were taken to the Divisional headquarters for interrogation.
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“On interrogation, the suspects confessed to have criminally conspired and invaded the house of the victim in the middle of the night and armed with dangerous weapons with intent to steal his cows. However, while executing their mission, the neighbourhood raised alarm, following which the suspects attempted to escape. But were all arrested by the Police.
“When search was conducted at their houses, a Dane Gun was recovered. Suspects have been transferred to SCID, Dutse for discreet investigation.
“Between 9th and 15th of January, 2024 Gallant Policemen attached to Dutse, Taura and Bamaina Divisional Headquarters, acting on credible intelligence, raided criminal hideouts and Black spots at Zai Hills and Yalawa Mainoni, Gilima market and Masiya village in Dutse, Taura and B/kudu LGAs respectively.”
During the raid, fourteen suspects were arrested including two drug dealers namely; Nasiru Adamu ‘m’ age 21yrs of Sabuwar Maranjuwa and Mohammed Adamu ‘m’ age 20yrs of Limawa village.
The exhibits include; four blocks of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, one hundred and seventy-three (173) wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, four 4 packets and twenty-five (25) pieces of rubber solutions, one 50cl bottle of raw suck and die substance, ninety-three (93) tablets of diazepam, seven pieces of tramadol tablets, 29 pieces of Exxol tablets and 50 pieces of d5 tablets.
On interrogation, all the suspects confessed to the crimes and will be transferred to NDLEA after preliminary investigation is conducted by the SCID, Dutse.
“Finally, Jigawa Command under the able leadership of CP AT ABDULLAHI psc is appreciative of the members of the general public commitment to volunteering information to the police and as well unequivocally telling the criminally minded individuals to put a thinking cap and either leave the state or face the consequences,” the PPRO added.

Police arrest 31 suspected kidnappers, drug dealers, armed robbers in Jigawa

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Truck crushes nine family members in their Benue

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January 16, 2025

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Benue State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Catherine Anene

Truck crushes nine family members in their Benue

A truck crashed into a residential building, killing nine members of a family in the Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday.

According to sources, the incident occurred at 5 a.m., while the family was still sleeping.

According to reports, the truck’s brakes failed, causing the driver to lose control and collide with a house along the roadside.

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An eyewitness said, “The incident happened early this morning when most people were still in bed. The loud noise from the crash woke up the neighbours.”

The Benue State Police Command confirmed the accident.

The command’s spokesperson, Catherine Anene, said, “The truck rammed into a residential building, killing nine members of the family. The unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday.”

She disclosed that the police had commenced a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and assured the public that further details would be provided in due course.

Truck crushes nine family members in their Benue

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Alaafin stool: Prince Gbadegesin issues 30 days ultimatum to Gov. Makinde

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January 16, 2025

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Governor Seyi Makinde and Prince Lukman Gbadegesin

Alaafin stool: Prince Gbadegesin issues 30 days ultimatum to Gov. Makinde

Prince Lukman Gbadegesin has given Governor Seyi Makinde an ultimatum of 30 days to reverse the appointment of Prince Akeem Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

This ultimatum was issued via a pre-action notice signed by Gbadegesin’s lawyer, Adekunle Sobaloju SAN, who claims that the Governor’s actions violate the Oyo State Chiefs’ Law 2000.

According to Gbadegesin, the Governor has overstepped his bounds by announcing a different candidate, thereby disregarding the powers of the Oyomesi, as outlined in the Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration of 1961.

Furthermore, Gbadegesin’s lawyer argued that the Governor’s reliance on Ifa consultation is unlawful, as it contradicts a previous court judgment.

The letter from Gbadegesin’s lawyer reads in part: “By announcing a different candidate, the Governor has usurped the powers of the Oyomesi, violating the Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration of 1961, which makes the Oyomesi the sole authority for the selection of the Alaafin.

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“The Governor’s alleged reliance on Ifa consultation contradicts the judgment of the Oyo State High Court of 19th December 2022, which declared Ifa consultation In the selection process unlawful, as it is not provided for in the Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration of 1961, and the allegations of bribery by two Oyomesi members, raised over a year after the selection, lack credibility and were not formally communicated to the Governor or investigated.”

His lawyer noted that Prince Gbadegesin is seeking “an order setting aside the purported appointment, approval of appointment and presentation of staff of office to Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as Alaafin of Oyo as it was done in violation of the provisions of the Chief’s Law of Oyo State, 2000, the Registered Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration of 1961, unlawful, unconstitutional, invalid, null and void” and a declaration that he “was validly selected and or appointed by the Kingmakers of Alaafin of Oyo as the candidate to fill the vacant stool of the Alaafin of Oyo in accordance with Chiefs Law of Oyo State, 2000 and the Registered Alaafin Chieftaincy Declaration of 1961 and therefore his appointment is valid, lawful and proper.”

See the pre-action notice addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde below:

pre-action notice by Prince Gbadegesin to Seyi Makinde

Alaafin stool: Prince Gbadegesin issues 30 days ultimatum to Gov. Makinde

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Ex-Lagos head of service Pa Ajose dies at 78

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Ex-Lagos head of service Pa Ajose dies at 78

 

A former Head of Service in Lagos State, Pa Akinsanya Sunny Ajose, is dead.

Ajose died in the early hours of Thursday,January 16, 2025 after a brief illness, newstrends learnt. He was was aged 78.

He was a member of the powerful Lagos Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), a body constituted by Asiwaju Bola Tinubu many years before becoming President to watch over the politics of Lagos Dtate.

He was a close ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, contributing significantly to governance and public service in Lagos State.

As governor, Tinubu in 2004 appointed Ajose as the Lagos State Head of Service, a position he held until he reached the statutory retirement age. Following his retirement, Tinubu appointed Ajose to serve as his Special Adviser until May 2007 when his tenure elapsed as governor of Lagos State.

He served as deputy chief of staff to Tinubu, the same position he maintained in the Babatunde Fashola administration.

He was later appointed to the board of the Lagos State University Governing Council on September 16, 2015.

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