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Five killed in fresh bandits attack on Plateau

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Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred

Five killed in fresh bandits attack on Plateau

The attack was on  Mbar community where the gumen killed five persons.

Daily Sun gathered that the latest attack happened between 7.pm to 7.30 pm,when the youths who were on their way from Mbar town to Koh village were ambushed.

The victims were attacked  along the bypass encircling Yelwa Nono village, by fleeing bandits on motorcycles who were initially repelled by the military from the surrounding mountains.

Confirming the incident in a statement,  the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) Vanguard, said the incident occurred despite prior intelligence given  to security agencies on suspected terrorists’ influx into the area.

A petition signed by the Chairman of the BCDC Vanguard Farmasum Fuddang,and Secretary, Duwam Bosco,  condemned the incident .

“We condemn in the strongest terms the tragic killing of five innocent young men in Mbar community on September 15, despite prior intelligence reports of suspected terrorists’ influx into the area.

“The harmless, unarmed youths were attacked on their way from Mbar town to Koh village along a bypass encircling Yelwa Nono village between 7.pm to 7.30 pm by fleeing bandit terrorists on motorcycles who were initially repelled by the military from the surrounding mountains.

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“By the time the security forces were informed about the attack and arrived the scene several minutes later, the terrorists had completed their mission and fled without apprehension.

“This incident adds to a series of armed attacks in our villages, including the recent murder of 11 youths in Tarangol, Daffo, and Bargesh villages on September 3.

“We perceive these unprovoked attacks as a calculated attempt at evicting our people from their ancestral homes and taking over the land. We request to be involved in the handling of the threats in our land, working in synergy with security forces as is the case with the civilian joint task force in the northeast and northwest regions.

“This is not to undermine or underrate the efforts of the military. However, we understand the logistical and manpower shortages faced by the military, requiring the active participation of local community members who by the way know the terrain and can better assist with intelligence to identify and expose criminal elements in communities.

“This we believe can enable us to find lasting solutions to these attacks, which are often carried out by mercenaries with extremist ideologies who are always heard chanting “Allahu Akhbar” while slaughtering residents.

“We wish to also advise communities to eschew late movements as advised by security authorities to minimize risk.

While sympathising with the families of the victims, the groups called on residents to be vigilant and defend themselves, as government securities are clearly inadequate, stressing,”We will not stand idly by while our people — a small minority in Nigeria are eliminated from the face of the earth.”

Five killed in fresh bandits attack on Plateau

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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap

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NAFDAC alerts Nigerians to fake Dettol soap

The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control has alerted Nigeria to the sale of a fake soap labelled as “Dettol Health Fresh Soap” in the market.

According to the alert on NAFDAC’s website on Thursday, the manufacturer of Dettol Antiseptic products confirmed that the soap is fake as it does not have any product by the name “Dettol Health Fresh Soap.”

“The Marketing Authorisation Holder and manufacturer (Reckitt Benckiser Nigeria Limited) of Dettol Antiseptic products, received a consumer complaint regarding the above-mentioned product. The product was reported to have caused skin irritation to the complainant.

“The MAH has confirmed that the product is fake as they do not have any product by the name “Dettol Health Fresh Soap”. Dettol Antiseptic products are widely used in Nigeria for household disinfection and personal hygiene to prevent illnesses from germs (bacterial infection),” it said.

It added that details of the complaint product were not provided by the complainant except for the name of the product “Dettol Health Fresh Soap.”

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The agency noted that the illegal marketing of NAFDAC-regulated products or fake products poses a risk to people’s health, and since they do not comply with the regulatory provisions, the products’ safety, quality, and efficacy are not guaranteed.

It said all NAFDAC zonal directors and state coordinators have been directed to carry out surveillance and mop up the fake product if found within the zones and states.

“Importers, distributors, retailers, healthcare professionals, caregivers, and consumers are advised to exercise caution and vigilance within the supply chain to avoid the importation, distribution, sale, and use of the fake product. All medical products must be obtained from authorised/licensed suppliers. The products’ authenticity and physical condition should be carefully checked.

“Healthcare professionals and consumers are advised to report any suspicion of the sale of substandard and falsified medicines or medical products to the nearest NAFDAC office, NAFDAC on 0800-162-3322 or via email: sf.alert@nafdac.gov.ng.

“Similarly, healthcare professionals and patients are also encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of medicinal products or devices to the nearest NAFDAC office, or through the use of the E-reporting platforms available on the NAFDAC website www.nafdac.gov.ng or via the Med- safety application available for download on android and IOS stores or via e-mail on pharmacovigilance@nafdac.gov.ng.”

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JUST IN: Lagos shuts Idera market over dirty condition

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JUST IN: Lagos shuts Idera market over dirty condition

The Lagos state government has shut down the Idera Market in the Oshodi-Isolo Local Council Development Area over unsanitary conditions.

Corps Marshal of the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps, popularly known as KAI, Maj. Olaniyi Olatunbosun (rtd), said ‘the market stinks’.

He said: “We shut Idera market because it stinks. They had probably not cleared the drainages for over one year and everywhere was smelly. So we shut the market based on the commissioner’s directive. And when they are ready to do the proper thing, the market will be reopened. It might take days or weeks, but it has to be clean.

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“Though they complained of ineffective PSP operators in clearing their waste, we found out that they most likely don’t even patronise the PSP operators. Besides, Idera is not the only market in the Oshodi area so let them do the right thing by cleaning their space and the market will be reopened.”

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Two people remanded for allegedly unleashing dogs on police

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Two people remanded for allegedly unleashing dogs on police

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of Olayinka Akinware, 35, and Tunji Adesina, 29, for allegedly using four dogs to prevent police officers from arresting a suspect.

The court, presided over by Magistrate M. Mudashiru, did not take the plea of the defendants due to lack of jurisdiction and directed that they be remanded in Abolongo Correctional Facility pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP).

The case has been adjourned until December 18 for further mention.

According to the Prosecution Counsel, Inspector Femi Oluwadare, Akinware and Adesina are facing charges of conspiracy and prevention of arrest. The incident occurred on September 12 at around 8:30 a.m. at their residence in Oluwo, Ibadan.

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The suspects allegedly assaulted four police officers, DSP Festus Fagbohun, ASP Ojo Tolulope, Inspector Sariki Mohammed, and Corporal Tosin Olubode, with bamboo tree branches while unleashing their Pitbull, Rottweiler, and two Eskimo dogs to prevent the lawful arrest of a suspect, Korede Adeoye, who was staying at their house.

The prosecution stated that the offenses are in violation of Sections 332 and 516 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State, which prescribe life imprisonment for the offender if found guilty.

This case has drawn significant attention due to the unusual circumstances surrounding the use of dogs in obstructing law enforcement.

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