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Nigerian troops neutarlize scores of bandits, rescue 10 kidnap victims in Kaduna
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed scores of bandits and rescued 10 hostages in the Chikun and Igabi local government areas of Kaduna State.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement on Tuesday, said the troops neutralised the bandits while on clearance operations across the two LGAs, adding that some weapons were also recovered.
Aruwan said the troops, after clearing out the bandits, stormed hideouts and rescued 10 kidnapped persons who were chained and tied with ropes.
Aruwan identified the chained hostages as Surajo Aliyu, Ayuba Yakubu, Ibrahim Abdulrasheed, Aliyu Mohammed, Magaji Tasiu, Nasiru Ahmed, Mohammadu lbrahim, Ayuba Abdulsalam, Kelvin Musa and Paul Patrick.
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The commissioner said, “Troops of Operation Forest Sanity neutralised several bandits and dislodged camps during clearance operations conducted across some hard-to-reach locations spanning Chikun and Igabi LGAs.
“As disclosed in an operational feedback, the troops neutralised an unspecified number of bandits while clearing out insurgent and bandit camps at Apewohe in Chikun LGA.
“The operation extended to Dakwala and Kunai hills in the same LGA, where more hideouts were cleared, though no contact was made with bandits.
“Another camp was similarly dislodged at a location known as ‘Daban Lawal Kwalba’ in Igabi LGA, after the troops overpowered heavily armed bandits guarding hostages.
“The troops after clearing out the bandits stormed the hideouts and rescued 10 kidnapped persons who were chained and bound with ropes. The images attached depict the dire situation in which the hostages were found.”
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Inspector killed after fight in Lagos police barracks
Inspector killed after fight in Lagos police barracks
An Inspector, Ibrahim Usman, has reportedly died following a physical altercation involving a fellow resident and her children at the Queen Barracks, Apapa, Lagos.
According to a report by security analyst, Zagozola Makama’, on Sunday, sources said that the incident occurred on Friday at about 11:10 a.m. after a misunderstanding between a W/Inspector , Gumbo Yusuf, and the wife of the deceased, both occupants of the barracks.
“In the course of the altercation, Yusuf and her children allegedly assaulted Inspector Usman, knocking him to the ground where he lost consciousness.
“He was immediately rushed to the General Hospital, Apapa, where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
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“A team of detectives visited the scene of the incident and the hospital, where the body was inspected and photographed before being deposited at the morgue for preservation and autopsy,” the report said.
It added that Yusuf and her children have been taken into custody and are being investigated over the incident.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, has ordered a thorough investigation to ensure that justice is served,” said the sources.
Inspector killed after fight in Lagos police barracks
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Osun monarch, pastor plead guilty to $4.2m COVID-19 US fraud
Osun monarch, pastor plead guilty to $4.2m COVID-19 US fraud
Joseph Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun state, and Edward Oluwasanmi, a pastor, have pleaded guilty to defrauding the United States government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds.
Citing court records, a Punch report said Oluwasanmi reportedly used his companies – Dayspring Transportation Limited, Dayspring Holding Incorporated, and Dayspring Property Incorporated – to obtain millions of dollars, which he later diverted for personal expenses in violation of US federal laws.
The two men were charged to court on 13 counts, including conspiracy to commit wire fraud, conspiracy to defraud, money laundering, and engaging in monetary transactions with criminally derived property.
On April 10, Oluwasanmi, represented by Henry Hilow, a counsel, pleaded guilty to counts one, 11, and 12 of the indictment.
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The counts accused him of using fraud proceeds to purchase commercial property at 422 South Green Road, South Euclid, Ohio, through wire transfer, and transferring money into a Dayspring transportation brokerage account.
According to the report, Oloyede submitted his guilty plea on Monday.
With a sentencing set for July 2, both men face potential prison terms.
Oloyede was crowned as the monarch of Ipetumodu in 2019 but frequently travelled between Nigeria and the US for “royal and personal engagements”.
Indigenes began raising concerns after his throne was vacant for nearly a year.
Oloyede and Oluwasanmi were arrested on April 5, 2024, according to a statement issued by the US department of transportation earlier this month, revealing the monarch’s whereabouts.
Osun monarch, pastor plead guilty to $4.2m COVID-19 US fraud
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Nigerian varsity student hospitalised after hot water attack
Nigerian varsity student hospitalised after hot water attack
A female student of Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, Chinedu Nwagbuo, has been hospitalized in Umuahia following an attack by another student who poured hot water on her.
Nwagbuo, a 200-level student, was reportedly scalded during an altercation with a 100-level female student.Although specific details surrounding the incident remain unclear, it was gathered that the hot water caused burns to the upper part of her body.
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According to a report by Daily Post, the suspect has been taken into custody by the police to aid ongoing investigations, while friends, relatives, and fellow students have continued to visit Nwagbuo at the hospital.
The university management is yet to officially comment on the incident.
Nigerian varsity student hospitalised after hot water attack
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