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Police arrest fleeing killer of Brigadier General in Abuja, recover pistol

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5 months ago

July 24, 2024

Hashiru Baku

Police arrest fleeing killer of Brigadier General in Abuja, recover pistol

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested one Hashiru Baku, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of late Brigadier General Harold Udokwere.

Udokwere who was the national chairman of the Retired Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces, was murdered by armed robbers who invaded his residence on June 22 and took away his gun.

The police had arrested and paraded Ibrahim Rabiu, Nafiu Jamil, Aliyu Abdullahi and Mohammed Nuhu in connection with the crime on June 24.

Addressing newsmen while parading the suspects, the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, said Hashiru Baku was arrested in Kano while trying to run away from the country.

Igweh said the suspected kingpin was an escapee from the Kuje correctional centre.
He said: “I did show you the four killers, kidnappers, and robbers that went and killed retired Brigadier General Uwe Harrod. Today, I will show you the organiser of the killing and the robbery.

“Also, we have recovered the General’s gun that was with him. We have recovered the wristwatch of the General and the wife’s jewellery which they stole from the house.

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“The organiser is here and we have arrested him. He is the organiser. He was in prison and during the Kuje correctional centre attack he escaped. Instead of repenting, he continued with more audacity. We arrested him in Kano where he was trying to exit the country. We recovered 79 bottles of 100ml of codeine in his residence. So, that’s what they take to make them high.”

He also said the trio of Ibrahim Yakubu, Uguwu Joseph, and Mukhata Abdullahi were arrested for armed robbery.

He said: “They came to FCT to rob. This red vehicle is their operational vehicle. As they organised to rob, they didn’t know we had intelligence. We apprehended them where they were about to rob. And we recovered these two English pistols and ammunition from them.”

According to the CP, the eight suspects were arrested at the Kabusa Panteka spot. A trailer containing used car parts, armoured cables, one pickup truck, and two buses were recovered from them.

He also said two other robbers on the watchlist of the command were arrested.

The suspects according to him are Saidi Mohammed and Miracle Felix.

“The suspects confessed to being a gang of robbers who have been operating around Wuse II and Mpape axis for a while now. The suspects will be charged to court after investigations,” he added.

Police arrest fleeing killer of Brigadier General in Abuja, recover pistol

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Three Ogun varsity students die auto crash

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December 22, 2024

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Ogun State Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola

Three Ogun varsity students die auto crash

The Police Command in Ogun State has confirmed the death of three university students in a single-vehicle accident on the Ilisan-Ago-Iwoye Road.

In a statement issued on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, revealed that the victims were suspected to be students of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye.

The incident, which occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, involved an Opel car with registration number AAA-126 HE. The vehicle was reportedly driven by Adekunle Adebiyi, a resident of 5 Sunmibare Street, Awa Ijebu.

“The accident was caused by overspeeding, leading to the driver losing control and the vehicle flipping into the bush,” Odutola explained.

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She further disclosed that one male passenger, whose identity is yet to be confirmed but is believed to be an OOU student, died on the spot. His body was taken to the mortuary at General Hospital, Ijebu Ode.

“Two female students from Olabisi Onabanjo University — Dada Oluwanifesimi, 18, and Miracle Daniel, 19 — were rushed to Love and Care Hospital but sadly passed away while receiving treatment,” she added.

The vehicle involved in the crash has been recovered and is now in police custody.

Odutola assured the public that further updates on the tragic incident would be provided and advised motorists to adhere to traffic regulations, particularly during the festive season.

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Dangote, MRS agree to sell petrol at N935/litre nationwide

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December 22, 2024

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Dangote, MRS agree to sell petrol at N935/litre nationwide

Dangote Refinery has announced a partnership with MRS to make Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, available at ₦935 per litre nationwide through MRS retail outlets.

This development follows the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s (NNPC) recent move to lower petrol prices below ₦1,000 per litre.

In a statement shared on Saturday via X, the President of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, praised President Bola Tinubu for the positive impact of the naira-for-crude swap initiative on the Nigerian economy. He noted that the policy had contributed to a reduction in the cost of petroleum products.

“To provide succour to Nigerians, Dangote recently reduced the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) from N970 to N899.50 at its Refinery loading gantry and provided generous credit terms to marketers.

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“To ensure that this price reduction gets to the end consumer, we have signed a partnership with MRS to sell petrol from its retail outlets nationwide at N935 per litre,” the statement read.

Dangote further revealed that the new pricing had already been implemented in Lagos and would be extended nationwide starting Monday.

He urged other oil marketers, including NNPC Retail, to collaborate to ensure Nigerians benefit from affordable and high-quality petrol.

“The Dangote Refinery is for the benefit of Nigeria and Nigerians. We will therefore continue to work with various value chain players to deliver high-quality petrol at cheaper prices,” Dangote stated.

“Our aim is for all Nigerians to have ready access to high-quality petroleum products that are good for their vehicles, good for their health, and good for their pockets.”

The naira-for-crude initiative was approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC) in September under President Tinubu’s administration. The policy, which came into effect on October 1, has eased demand for the dollar and helped stabilize the naira, contributing to the reduction in fuel prices.

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How another Nigerian allegedly murdered by four South Africans

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December 22, 2024

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How another Nigerian allegedly murdered by four South Africans

The Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa has condemned the alleged murder of another Nigerian, 37-year-old Julius Chukwunta, by four South Africans.

The native of Aninri Local Government Area in Enugu State was reportedly attacked on December 7, 2024 while driving to his residence.

Chukwunta stayed in Midrand Protea Estate until his death.

NICASA President-General, Dr. Frank Onyekwelu, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Saturday, said Chukwunta was blocked by the four men while approaching his residence.

According to him, after attempting to pass through, he was met with resistance, prompting him to seek help at the security office.

Onyekwelu said: “At that moment, the four men allegedly attacked him, leaving him severely injured with a head wound.

“His female companion, who was sitting in the car, rushed to the security office and discovered him bleeding on the ground.

“In spite of attempts to call for help, the security office and residents did not assist in calling the police or an ambulance.

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“After an hour, Chukwunta’s partner contacted her father, who, along with other family members, took him to Tembisa General Hospital.

“Chukwunta was placed on life support but later succumbed to his injuries and died at the Tembisa General Hospital on December 10, 2024.”

Onyekwelu confirmed that the case, reported by Chukwunta’s partner, had been registered at the Midrand Police Station under file number: 262/12/2024.

He said the four suspects, aged 20, 24, 27, and 28, were arrested, and the case was presented in Alexandra Magistrate Court on December 13, 2024, where they were charged with murder.

He added: “The court proceedings on December 18, 2024 saw three of the suspects granted bail of R10,000 each, while the fourth had not yet applied for bail.

“The case was adjourned to February 3, 2025.”

Onyekwelu expressed disappointment at the proceedings and vowed that the Nigerian community would continue to demand justice for Chukwunta and support his family.

He emphasised that the community would not rest until justice was served and the value of Nigerian lives was upheld in South Africa.