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Kaduna govt establishes contact with kidnappers of 287 pupils, tutors

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Kaduna govt establishes contact with kidnappers of 287 pupils, tutors

Kaduna State Government has established contact with abductors of 287 pupils and teachers of LEA Primary School and Government Secondary School, Kuriga, in the Chikun Local Government Area of the state.

This, according to a report by Saturday Punch, was achieved through a popular negotiator, contacted to secure the release of the abducted kids with their tutors.

The report quoted a reliable source in the Kaduna State Government House close to the negotiations as saying the state government had reached out to the bandits through a private negotiator for the release of the pupils and their teachers.

The private negotiator is said to be a highly influential fellow involved in negotiating several abductions with bandits in the past.

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, who visited the school on Thursday, made a firm promise that the abducted pupils would be rescued unhurt.

Sani while addressing the community members said, “In my capacity as your elected governor, I am assuring you that by the grace of God, all the children will return unhurt.”

The source was quoted as saying, “The government is doing all it can for the speedy release of the abducted school pupils.

“The government has established contact and reached out to the bandits for negotiation through a popular bandit negotiator.

“The negotiator was the one who worked for the return of some of the students abducted some years back.

“He (the negotiator) had negotiated the return of so many abductees in the past. He negotiated the return of those students abducted in Katsina State years back.”

Bandits had invaded the LEA Primary School, Kuriga, around 8.30am on Thursday shortly after the assembly gathering and abducted the pupils and some staff members of the schools.

It was learnt that the secondary school was recently relocated to the primary school premises as a result of insecurity in the area.

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How 12 inmates escape in Kogi jailbreak – Prison spokesman

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How 12 inmates escape in Kogi jailbreak – Prison spokesman

“The theory that the inmates escaped through the tower without causing any structural damage raises serious concerns.

“This calls for a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the escape, arrest of the fleeing inmates and identify possible saboteurs within the system,” Fanwo said.

Fanwo added that Governor Ahmed Ododo has directed the State Security Adviser to collaborate with other security agencies to ensure such security breaches do not happen again.

“There is no cause for panic. We encourage citizens to go about their daily activities as normal, knowing that the security of lives and property remains our top priority,” he added.

5 fleeing inmates recaptured

Spokesman of the Prison, Abubakar Umar in a statement said during the unfortunate incident, some inmates in a section of the facility manipulated the padlocks, leading to the escape of 12 inmates.

“Upon receiving reports of the attack, the acting Controller General of Prisons, Sylvester Nwakuche, in collaboration with heads of sister security agencies including the SSA to the governor of Kogi State immediately mobilized to the facility, and personnel were deployed to secure the facility, restore order, and initiate a manhunt for the escapees.

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“As of this moment, five of the fleeing inmates have been recaptured, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining inmates and bring them to justice,” he stated.

According to him, the acting Controller General of prison has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the escapes.

“Additionally, a security audit is being conducted across all prison facilities nationwide to prevent future occurrences.

“The Service urges members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies by providing any useful information that may assist in the recapture of those still at large. Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the nearest security agency.

“The Service assures Nigerians that the safety of the prisons remains a top priority, and measures are being reinforced to strengthen security across all facilities. The NCoS remains committed to ensuring that correctional facilities fulfill their mandate of safe custody, rehabilitation, and reintegration of inmates,” the service added.

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Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo in a statement by his Media Adviser, Babatunde Alao, yesterday, vowed to ensure that all fleeing inmates were captured by leveraging the service’s robust biometrics and already deployed technology solutions.

The minister also ordered the acting Controller General of Prisons, Nwakuche, to visit the facility in Kogi to evaluate the situation, and commence a comprehensive audit to unravel the events that led to the incident.

“We are on top of the situation. Our men are on ground in Kogi, and I have ordered a comprehensive audit of the situation,” he said.

 

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Fubara: Supreme Court reacts to photo of Justice Agim with Wike

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Fubara: Supreme Court reacts to photo of Justice Agim with Wike

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed reports of judiciary manipulation after Justice Emmanuel Agim was photographed with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike at the University of Calabar’s convocation ceremony.

The picture had sparked criticism from political observers, especially given Justice Agim’s recent ruling against Governor Siminalayi Fubara in the Rivers State House of Assembly case.

However, in a statement issued on Monday, Akande Festus, the Supreme Court’s Director of Information and Public Relations, clarified that Justice Agim attended the event as an honouree and alumnus, and also received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Law from the university.

Festus emphasized that Justice Agim’s participation was entirely independent, not representing any government ministry or department.

Festus stated, “In light of the reports circulating on social media and other news platforms, we wish to clarify the circumstances surrounding the attendance of Hon. Justice Emmanuel Akomaye Agim of the Supreme Court of Nigeria at the convocation ceremony of the University of Calabar on Saturday, 22nd March 2025.

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“It has come to our attention that misleading information has emerged, suggesting that Hon. Justice Emmanuel Agim accompanied the Hon. Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike, to the ceremony. We hereby dispel this false narrative.

“He was recognised for his significant contributions to the legal profession, which reflect his commitment to justice, integrity, and the rule of law, serving as a model for aspiring legal professionals and students alike.”

Festus further explained that truly Justice Agim was initially scheduled to attend the burial ceremony of Justice Stanley Alagoa in Bayelsa State alongside other Supreme Court Justices, but he sought permission to attend the University of Calabar convocation instead.

“Any insinuation to the contrary is not only inaccurate but undermines the judicial independence that is crucial to our democracy.

“We encourage the public and media to verify information through credible sources before sharing or publishing, to prevent the spread of misinformation,” the statement read.

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Over 100 suspects arrested in Abuja Ponzi Scheme Academy raid

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Over 100 suspects arrested in Abuja Ponzi Scheme Academy raid

No fewer than 133 suspects were arrested on Monday by the operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who busted a Ponzi Scheme Academy located in the Gwagwalada area of the nation’s capital.

According to the anti-graft agency, the academy, identified as Q University also known as Q-Net is in the business of recruiting “gullible young Nigerians” who would be trained for the scheme.

The ‘trained’ young Nigerians are also expected to train and recruit more gullible citizens into the scheme with the promise of getting unrealistic profit returns.

Dele Oyewale, the spokesman of the anti-graft agency, explained that the suspects are enrolled on a training codenamed: “Special Training for New Generation Billionaires”.

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He said they are brainwashed to believe that they would graduate into the league of billionaires, adding that they were subsequently arrested acting upon credible intelligence.

“They got into the training by obtaining a form the promoters called ‘Independent Representative Application Form’ with promotional slogans such as: “I’m a Champion” “I’m Unstoppable”, “I’m Infinity”, among others”, he said.

The EFCC spokesman disclosed that the operation was carried out in conjunction with officers and men of the 176 Guards Battalion, Nigerian Army.

He listed items recovered from the suspects as phones, computers and other electronic gadgets, adding that they will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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