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FRSC begins free vehicle checks in Lagos today

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The Federal Road Safety Corps has commenced a four-day free safety checks on vehicles in Lagos State to forestall breakdown of vehicles on the road.

It said the exercise starting today, Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st March, 2021 would hold simultaneously on all FRSC formations across Lagos.

A statement by the FRSC Public Education Officer, Route Commander Olabisi Sonusi, quoted the Lagos Sector Commander of the commission, Corps Commander Olusegun Ogungbemide, as saying all commands within the state would during the four-day free checks assist motorists in detecting faults in their vehicles for prompt fixing to avert any breakdown and accidents.

Ogungbemide, who described the exercise as part of FRSC’s Corporate Social Responsibility, said it was an initiative of the Corps, adding that a checklist ticket would be issued at the end for follow-up and to encourage the drivers to fix any defect discovered in the process.

“The step is necessary to forestall incessant breakdown of vehicles on the road and ensure free flow of traffic, especially with the various ongoing road rehabilitation/repairs in the state.

“Please be informed that any detected fault does not attract sanction within this period; rather we’ll request that such fault be rectified.

“This could be seen as quarterly Corporate Social Responsibility of the Corps to the motoring public. You are implored to cooperate with the operatives.”

The sector commander stated that the operation would be carried out by the FRSC operatives including special marshals throughout the duration of the exercise.

Ogungbemide advised motorists to obey traffic rules and regulations while also ensuring that their vehicles are roadworthy.

He said that the command would not condone any act of traffic violations in the state.

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Police nab fake inspector, recover stolen cars

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Rivers State Police Commissioner, Olatunji Dosu

Police nab fake inspector, recover stolen cars

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a fake Inspector who engages in armed robbery and car snatching, among other crimes. 

This was disclosed by the Rivers State Police Commissioner, Olatunji Dosu while parading the suspect among other suspected criminals on Wednesday.

According to the Dosu, Monday Igbali, the fake inspector, was a former sergeant who was dismissed after being charged in a kidnapping case in 2021.

He noted that three fancy cars were recovered from Igbali, who runs a gang of five criminals.

Dosu states, “The command commenced an investigation in response to a report filed on August 11, 2023, by one Fibika Kingsley that his Lexus EX330 had been stolen at gunpoint along Agip Road by five gunmen.’’

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“The investigations led to the arrest of one Monday Igbali, aged 43, a native of Okwuzi in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA of Rivers State.

“He is a former police sergeant who was dismissed after being indicted in a kidnapping case in 2021.

“Since his dismissal, he has continued to parade himself as a police officer, even claiming to be an Inspector of Police, a rank he did not attain before his dismissal.

“He works with a gang of five, with four gang members still at large.

“He has robbed a total of nine cars and sold them for between N1.3m and N2.5m each. He was arrested on March 8, 2024, at his home in Chokocho, Etche, after the police conducted due surveillance following investigations.

“We have recovered three cars from him: a Lexus 330, a Lexus IS250, and a Toyota Highlander.”

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Breaking: Military releases FirstNews editor, Segun Olatunji

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Breaking: Military releases FirstNews editor, Segun Olatunji

The military has finally released Segun Olatunji, editor of FirstNews, who has been in their custody since March 15.

Olatunji was released on Thursday to Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) General Secretary Iyobosa Uwugiaren and The Nation Deputy Editor Yomi Odunuga under a bridge in Asokoro, Abuja.

It was also learnt that the documents for his release were signed inside a security vehicle with heavily armed operatives.

The security agents were said to be masked and the number plates of their vehicles covered up.

The editor was abducted by armed men in his home in Iyana Odo, Abule Egba area of Lagos, on March 15.

His family members were kept in the dark on his whereabouts and why he was arrested.

Several groups, including the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), the Nigerian Guild of Editors, almost daily mounted pressure on the government for Olatunji’s release.

On Wednesday, the Nigerian chapter of the International Press Institute said the journalist was in the custody of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA).

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BREAKING: Court orders military to release 313 suspected terrorists

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BREAKING: Court orders military to release 313 suspected terrorists

A Federal High Court in Borno State has ordered the release of at least 313 suspected terrorists detained by the military.

The court ordered their release due to a lack of evidence to charge the suspects after the investigation.

Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, the Director of Defence Media Operations, announced this during the operational briefing on Thursday in Abuja.

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He said, “The court ordered the release for want of evidence after the conclusion of investigation and other ancillary matters.

“Accordingly, they would be handed over to the Borno State Government for further action.”

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