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Eight Boko Haram suspects, two female informants arrested in Taraba

The Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, has apprehended ten suspects in Taraba State, including eight Boko Haram terrorists and two prominent female informants.

This information was disclosed in a statement by the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Capt. Olubodunde Oni.

The arrests mark a significant development in the ongoing efforts to curb insurgency and terrorism in the region. Operation Whirl Stroke continues to focus on neutralizing threats posed by terrorist groups and their networks across Nigeria’s North-East.

The apprehended suspects are currently under investigation as security forces intensify operations to restore peace and stability in the affected areas.

“Acting swiftly on reliable intelligence, troops of the brigade on September 29, 2024 conducted a raid on the residence of one of the terrorist leaders Tukura Abdul-Kareem in Sunkani Ward of Ardo-Kola Local Government Area.

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“This operation resulted in the arrest of Abdul-Kareem and seven additional suspects,who had travelled from various states to join the terror cell.

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“Investigation revealed that the eight Boko Haram terrorists were planning to establish a camp within Taraba, with the intention of launching Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks on innocent individuals and critical facilities.

“Abdul -Kareem also confessed to have joined the BHT with his brother Adamu Abdul -Kareem, who is still in the bush with other terrorists in an unknown area.

Items recovered from the suspects include nine mobile phones, Identity Cards, wraps of controlled items suspected to be Marijuana and other hard drugs, it stated.

According to the statement, two informants connected to well-known abduction syndicates were also apprehended by troops of 6 Brigade stationed at Chachanji hamlet in Takum LGA on September 30, 2024, during a separate operation.

“These individuals are known to have provided vital information to kidnappers, who have been aiding a wanted notorious criminal known as Anyogo and his gang with information on the activities of troops within the area.

“The two are responsible for identifying businessmen with money to be robbed or kidnapped for ransom.

“The two suspects namely Patience Tersoo and Joy Emmanuel are believed to be Anyogo’s Wife and sister respectively.

“Items recovered from the suspects include one Mobile phone, one Super Core Motorcycle and a calabash,” the statement read.

 

Eight Boko Haram suspects, two female informants arrested in Taraba

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Dino Melaye wins six-year legal battle against FG

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October 7, 2024

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Dino Melaye wins six-year legal battle against FG

Former Kogi West Senator, Dino Melaye, says justice has been served in his case against the Federal Government, after six years.

Melaye said the court had acquitted him of 12 cases filed against him by the government.

Posting on X, Melaye wrote: “Justice served after 6 years. Justice delayed is never Justice denied. God alone be praised. Sen Dino Melaye 12- Federal Government and IGP 0. EN. 12 cases all won by God. PROF MIKE OZEKHOME AND RICKY TAFA THANK YOU. NO RETREAT NO SURRENDER.”

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Justice Sylvanus Oriji of the Federal Capital High Court in Maitama has cleared Melaye of two charges of providing false information concerning an alleged assassination attempt on his life in 2017.

This legal battle began in February 2018 when Melaye faced accusations of falsely implicating Edward Onoja, the then Chief of Staff to Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, in the alleged assassination plot.

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84 lecturers died in three months waiting for unpaid salaries – ASUU

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October 7, 2024

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ASUU President, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke

84 lecturers died in three months waiting for unpaid salaries – ASUU

Eighty-four university lecturers have lost their lives owing to the refusal of the the Federal Government to pay their salaries, the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has said.

ASUU disclosed that the deceased lecturers died between May and August 2024 amid the worsening economic hardship in the country.

The President of the union, Prof Emmanuel Osodeke, made this known on Channels Television’s socio-political programme ‘Inside Sources’ with Laolu Akande.

He said, “In the past three months, from May to August (2024), Nigerian universities lost 84 academics to death. In three months, because of what our people are going through.

“Despite this crisis, you are holding somebody’s three-and-half or more salaries on the no-work, no-pay, you are owing this money. People are trying to survive, you introduced fuel increase, you introduced electricity increase, and everything is gone now.”

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The President of the ASUU demanded more funding for university education in Nigeria, noting that the sector can only function optimally if lecturers are incentivized and motivated.

He revealed that he earns N420,000 per month despite being a professor for 15 years.

According to him, Nigerian lecturers can’t compete globally if they are paid poorly.

Recall that on September 25, 2024, ASUU issued the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to resolve several lingering issues including the conclusion of the renegotiation of the 2009 FGN/ASUU Agreement as well as the release of withheld salaries due to the 2022 industrial action.

In 2022, academic and non-academic unions in Nigeria embarked on an eight-month strike to press home some of their demands including a better welfare package.

The administration of then President Muhammadu Buhari subsequently invoked a ‘no work, no pay policy’ against the unions but President Bola Tinubu, in October 2023, approved the release of four of the about eight months withheld salaries.

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Wike initiated plots to destabilise Rivers — Ex-Commissioner

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October 7, 2024

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Wike initiated plots to destabilise Rivers — Ex-Commissioner

A former commissioner for information in Rivers state, Austin Tam-George, has expressed disappointment in Nyesom Wike, minister of the federal capital territory (FCT) over alleged attempts to destabilize the state.

Tam-George shared his thoughts on Channel Television’s “Morning Brief” on Monday, reflecting on his 2017 resignation under Wike’s governorship.

Wike governed Rivers from 2015 to 2023 and has been at odds with Governor Siminalayi Fubara for nearly a year.

The feud escalated more ahead of local government elections, prompting Tam-George to urge Wike to prioritize his ministerial duties.

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“I’m very disappointed in what the minister is doing. He’s the one orchestrating this. He’s the one who has set forth a process to destabilise the state,” he said.

Tam-George noted Wike’s focus should be on the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), particularly addressing its struggling public schools.

Instead, Wike’s actions are met with resistance from Rivers people, who want Governor Fubara to implement effective administration.

Tam-George appealed to Wike to let Governor Fubara do his job, saying, “For God’s sake, let us allow Governor Fubara to do his work.”

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