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NSCDC recovers stolen armoured cables, arrests four vandals in Abuja

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June 27, 2024

NSCDC recovers stolen armoured cables, arrests four vandals in Abuja

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Federal Capital Territory Command, has apprehended four suspected vandals in the Dabi Bako area of the Kwali Area Council, Abuja.

The suspects were arrested during a routine patrol by the Command’s anti-vandal team, where one of the suspects was caught vandalizing armoured cables at the National Mathematical Centre (NMC), small Sheda, Kwali, kwali Area council, Abuja.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSC Samuel A. Idoko, revealed that one suspect under interrogation made useful confessions that led to the arrest of three other accomplices and the recovery of additional stolen armoured cables already on its way to the market.

The suspects were identified as Amodu Lawal (20, Katsina), Zaki Idris (32, Kano), Suleiman Yunusa (25, Kano), and Isa Abdulrazak (38, Kano).

Idoko further stated that investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be prosecuted in accordance with the NSCDC Act, which grants the Corps the authority to arrest, detain, and prosecute individuals in the name of the Attorney General of the Federation (NSCDC Act Section 3:1f).

In a related incident, the Command’s Anti-Vandal unit also discovered an AK-47 rifle without its magazine in a farmland in Abaji Area Council.

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According to the farm owner who alerted the men on patrol, the rifle was discovered by him in his maize farm upon his arrival early in the morning at about 7am to work on his farm.

The Command said the rifle has been recovered and taken to the Command’s headquarters for further investigation to unravel the ownership and source of the rifle.

The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Dr Olusola Odumosu, lauded the anti-vandal team for their bravery and dedication to protecting critical infrastructure and ensuring the safety of FCT residents.

Odumosu urged the team to intensify their efforts to eliminate vandalism and arrest those responsible for damaging public utilities.

He also praised the farm owner for his vigilance and prompt reporting of the rifle, and encouraged other citizens to emulate this patriotic behaviour by reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest security agencies.

“We want to assure all residents of the FCT that we will not rest on our oars. We are determined to keep you safe and ensure the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure in the FCT,” Odumosu said.

He assured FCT residents of the Corps commitment to their safety and the protection of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure which is already yielding positive results.

NSCDC recovers stolen armoured cables, arrests four vandals in Abuja

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Bandits storm Abuja council, kill one, kidnap four in fresh attack

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5 hours ago

June 30, 2024

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FCT Police Commissioner, Benneth Igweh

Bandits storm Abuja council, kill one, kidnap four in fresh attack

At least one person was killed when a clutch of bandits attack Guto in Bwari Area Council in the nation’s capital, Abuja.

The rampaging armed non-state actor also reportedly abducted four others during the invasion.

Over thirty men were said to have carried out the attack which began around 12:30am on Sunday.

According to Vanguard, the attack started on the outskirts of Guto and Piyawe communities before spreading to Tudun-Fulani and Sabon Gari areas, both in the Council.

The armed men were said to have split into two groups and attacked the communities from different points, having entered Piwaye through the swamps.

They were consequently said to have killed a woman, Madam Alice, who was in her mid 40s and then kidnapped a man.

Alice was said to have gone to the area to visit her sick mother who was being taken care of by her brother when she was killed.

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Two victims were allegedly abducted from their homes in Guto, while another person was kidnapped from Tudun-Fulani, which is less than a kilometre from the council Secretariat.

A resident who preferred anonymity, said the attackers operated from 12:30am to 2:30am with no challenge from security agencies.

He said; “What happened last night was very unfortunate. We couldn’t sleep from 12:30am when they stated till almost three o’clock. Initially we thought it was the vigilance teams who were shooting, but when it became persistent, we knew these people were back again.

“We have had peace for sometime now but unfortunately they have resumed and this time with full force because it was two groups that entered Bwari that night. One was in Guto while the other group was in Piyawe. It was obvious those ones came prepared, because the sounds we heard through the night, suggested they came with sophisticated weapons.”

Another resident of Tudun-Fulani who would not like to be mentioned, alleged that the police failed to show even when frantic calls where made to the divisional headquarters in Bwari.

“We felt so helpless because the kidnappers operated for over an hour, but there was no police or army to challenge them. I called my neighbour when the shooting started and he said he had already called the police. We waited for them to show up for 20 minutes and when we didn’t hear sounds of sirens, we called again but they kept telling us they were on their way. We never saw them until the kidnappers left on their own.”

Bandits storm Abuja council, kill one, kidnap four in fresh attack

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Sexual intercourse with minors under 13 attracts life jail – Delta PPRO

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June 30, 2024

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Delta Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Edafe Bright

Sexual intercourse with minors under 13 attracts life jail – Delta PPRO

Bright Edafe, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, has warned that having sexual intercourse with a child under 13 years old is considered defilement and is punishable by life imprisonment.

In a post on X.com, Edafe emphasized that consent is not a valid defense, and covering up such crimes can result in charges of aiding and abetting.

He also highlighted that taking the matter to court or swearing an affidavit will not suffice, urging parents to report any instances of defilement to the authorities.

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He wrote: “A sexual intercourse with either a boy or a girl under the age of 13 years is defilement and the punishment, if found guilty, is life Imprisonment.

“Section 218 CC. In this case, consent is immaterial and such offences can’t be compounded.

“So going to court and swearing to an affidavit won’t work. In fact, any parent who tries to cover defilement could be charged to court for aiding and abetting.”

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Bandits abduct traditional ruler, others in Kaduna

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June 30, 2024

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Bandits abduct traditional ruler, others in Kaduna

Bandits on Saturday kidnapped Ashiru Sherehu, the traditional ruler of Tunburku in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Sherehu was abducted while returning from his farm.

The area, part of the Fatika district, has been plagued by banditry, making it increasingly dangerous for local residents. Ahmadu, a resident, noted that fear of abduction or death has kept farmers from working their fields just a few kilometers away from the town.

Hussaini Umar, the Sarkin Fadan Galadimawa and another traditional leader in the community, confirmed the kidnapping. He stated that the village head was taken around 5:00 pm on Saturday while returning from his farm.

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“The bandits stopped him and took him away. We haven’t heard from them yet,” Umar said.

On Sunday afternoon, two more farmers were kidnapped in Sabon Layi under Kidandan Ward while working on their farms.

Witnesses were unable to intervene due to the bandits being armed.

Umar expressed his concern over the increasing attacks on farmers and acknowledged the efforts of soldiers in the area. However, he urged the government to deploy more security personnel to address the escalating insecurity.

The Kaduna State Police Command has yet to comment on the incident, and attempts to reach the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, were unsuccessful.