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Police arrest cab driver robbing female passengers in Rivers
Police arrest cab driver robbing female passengers in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers has apprehended a 44-year-old cab driver, Andrew Nwanna, over alleged involvement in robbing female passengers.
The spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said in a statement in Port Harcourt on Tuesday that Nwanna used a vehicle with customized number plate to carry out the acts.
Iringe-Koko stated that before being apprehended, the police had received several complaints concerning the suspects’ attacks on female passengers.
She said that at about 8.00a.m on Oct. 4, Nwanna robbed a female passenger near Port Harcourt Primary School at the Old GRA area of the city.
“He took the female passenger along Stadium Road, while on the trip, he diverted the vehicle to the Old GRA, attacked her and forcibly collected her two phones.
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“Also, at about 3.00p.m on Oct. 10, Nwanna picked up another female passenger at Tombia Extension in GRA Phase 2, en route to Birabi Street in the city.
“During the journey, the suspect stopped the vehicle near Skippers Restaurant, brought out a knife, and threatened to stab the passenger if she raised alarm.
“He forcibly took her iPhone 13 valued N850,000, another iPhone 15 worth N1.7 million, a Redmi 120 phone valued N200,000, and AirPods worth N350,000,” she said.
The police spokesman said that Nwanna also dispossessed the female passenger of her Access Bank debit card, a Bible, 200 US dollar cash, and left her stranded.
She that the police swung into action and apprehended Nwanna at Farm Road, Rumuosi, Obio/Apkor, following a report made by one of his victims.
Iringe-Koko said that during investigation, Nwanna confessed to his crimes and mentioned a 38-year-old man, Garba Adamu, a Bureau de Change operator as his accomplice.
Police arrest cab driver robbing female passengers in Rivers
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Mob lynches woman accused of witchcraft in Benue
Mob lynches woman accused of witchcraft in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has arrested two men in connection with the m8rder of an elderly woman accused of witchcraft in Egba village, Agatu Local Government Area of the state.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Catherine Anene, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, January 2, confirmed the suspects, Bako, 50, and Oyaje Clement, 40, were arrested for their alleged roles in the k!lling which occurred on Christmas Eve.
Anene described the incident as a troubling trend of mob justice in the state, particularly targeting elderly individuals accused of witchcraft.
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“Another worrisome situation in the state is the case of people taking the law into their own hands, particularly young people killing the elderly for alleged cases of witchcraft,” she stated.
“On December 24, 2024, around 7:00 p.m., we received information about the killing of an aged woman over allegations of witchcraft in Egba village, Agatu LGA. Following investigations, two suspects were arrested in connection to the case.”
She reiterated the police commitment to bringing the perpetrators to justice and urged the public to refrain from jungle justice.
Mob lynches woman accused of witchcraft in Benue
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Mosques should be research centres – Varsity don
Mosques should be research centres – Varsity don
Muslims have been urged to turn mosques to research centers, where people can learn many things as it is done in some foreign countries.
This was stated by Dr Saheed Timehin of the Department of Foreign Languages, Faculty of Arts, Lagos State University, Ojo at the inauguration of Jama-At-Ul-Islamiyya of Nigeria Division 7 Central Mosque, Lagos Branch, Magodo and N500 million fund raising for J.I.N International Schools.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, represented by Commissioner for Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode, hailed the organization for peaceful promotion of the Islamic religion in the state.
Dr Timehin said Muslims don’t take care of mosques,
“All mosques belong to God and it is a place dedicated to worshipping God no matter the name given to it. It should be a research center. A Muslim can pray anywhere he wants, but the place where Muslims gather that we call mosque must be a place to remember God.
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“It is not where you talk about yourself, it is about God. Here, in Yorubaland, we don’t have a better understanding of mosques. They think it is a place to compete with money. It is where you fear God. It is the first school, it was where Prophet Muhammed taught people,” he said.
The scholar stressed that a mosque is not just about religion, and that the first university in the world started from a mosque.
Dr Timehin said that in those days, all mosques had libraries, classrooms and that scholars lived there.
He added that it was a place for Muslims to resolve issues, adding that the first parliament in Islam started from a mosque.
“A mosque should be revered. We can do all sorts of learning in a mosque. In Iraq, all their mosques have libraries and all the Imams have offices. The Imam should have visiting hours to attend to people. We should have all these in our mosques. Mosques are known for good things generally. We don’t even get good messages in many mosques these days. An Imam should be able to talk to anybody. An Imam should know something about everything because you will be talking to a lot of people.
“In some countries, they have places for research and people see mosques as a place for social engagements. This mosque has several features and we can add others. It should not be for Jumat prayers or marriages alone. They should organise workshops and seminars there,” he said.
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Kidnappers demand additional N60m to release couple after family raise N10m ransom
Kidnappers demand additional N60m to release couple after family raise N10m ransom
The abductors of a retired civil servant, Mallam Yakubu Dada and his wife, have refused to release them after payment of N10m ransom.
The couple was kidnapped along Kontagora-Tegina road in Niger State in October, 2024.
According to a journalist with Daily Trust, Akote Sadeeq Abubakar, Dada’s family sold his house, car, and household items to raise the N10m they paid to the kidnappers.
However, the kidnappers demanded an additional N60m ransom and ten motorcycles which they said they cannot meet as they have sold all their valuables.
“As we celebrate the New Year in peace, let us not forget that many residents of Niger State remain in captivity, with their families losing hope of their return,” he wrote in a Facebook post on Thursday, January 2.
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“One such victim is Mallam Yakubu Dada, a retired civil servant, and his youngest wife, who were kidnapped on the Kontagora-Tegina road in October. In a desperate attempt to secure their release, his family sold everything they owned—his house, car, televisions, and furniture—to raise the N10 million initially paid to the abductors.
“However, while awaiting their freedom, the kidnappers have now demanded an additional N60 million and 10 motorcycles. The family simply cannot meet these new demands.
“Furthermore, 23 women from Allawa in Shiroro Local Government Area have been in captivity since February 2024, along with many farmers from Kontagora and Mariga who are also being held hostage.
“The Niger State government must act immediately to intervene and ensure their safe release.”
Kidnappers demand additional N60m to release couple after family raise N10m ransom
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