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Troops rescue 13 abducted victims in Abia
Troops rescue 13 abducted victims in Abia
Troops of 14 Brigade, operating under 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, have rescued 13 abducted victims on the Ngodo-Isuochi Road in Umunneochi Local Government Area of Abia.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday in Abuja.
Nwachukwu stated that the troops responded to a distress call on Saturday, in the wake of an attack on a Sienna SUV and L300 Mitsubishi bus with Reg. No. UWN 190 AL Enugu.
He explained that the alleged kidnappers took the passengers hostage and escaped into the surrounding bush.
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According to him, the troops, on getting additional information from witnesses at the scene, went in pursuit of the hoodlums, trailing them into the bush.
“During the search and rescue operation, the troops initially rescued five victims on the first day of the search and rescue operation.
“Further search on Sunday led to the rescue of additional eight victims, totalling 13.
“The rescued victims have been handed over to the Nigerian Police in Umunneochi.
“The Nigerian Army appeals to all law-abiding citizens to continue to support the troops and other security agencies with timely and actionable information, as they combat security challenges across the country,” Nwachukwu added.
Troops rescue 13 abducted victims in Abia
(NAN)
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Another truck explodes in Abuja, 10 killed, 30 injured
Another truck explodes in Abuja, 10 killed, 30 injured
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Emergency Management Department, FEMD, has confirmed that 10 persons lost their lives in the Wednesday evening truck explosion that occurred at Karu bridge, along the Abuja – Keffi Expressway.
This came as President Bola Tinubu directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu.
Also, wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has mourned victims of the tanker explosion.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed grief over loss of lives in the tragic tanker explosion, noting that it adds to the scary upsurge of disastrous incidences that have persistently befallen the country due the worsened state of infrastructure under the current insensitive and inept All Progressives Congress, APC, administration.
Head Forecasting Response and Mitigation of FEMD, Mark Nyam said eight bodies were deposited at the Karu Hospital Morgue, one at the Asokoro District Hospital Morgue while another body was deposited at the National Hospital.
According to him, over 30 persons suffered various degrees of burns.
Some of the victims have been referred to Gwagwalada Teaching Hospital, Federal Medical Centre,Keffi and Cedarcrest Hospital Abuja for proper care.
No fewer than 10 vehicles were burnt in the incident.
Head, Public Affairs of FEMD, Nkechi Isa in a statement said the acting Director General of the Department, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed again appealed to motorists to observe traffic rules and regulations.
“He cautioned against reckless driving, dangerous overtaking and poor maintenance of vehicles.
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“Abdulrahman appealed to FCT residents to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of an emergency,” she added.
Another truck explodes in Abuja, 10 killed, 30 injured
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Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt drops charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, Hamzat
Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt drops charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, Hamzat
The Oyo State High Court has dismissed the criminal charge bought against, the former Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, a school principal, Abdullahi Fasasi and musician, Oriyomi Hamzat, over the fatal stampede that took place in Ibadan.
The stampede occurred at Islamic High School Bashorun in December 2024 leaving about 30 pupils dead.
The three persons have been standing trial for their alleged roles in the stampede.
They were initially remanded at the Agodi correctional facility and granted bail on January 14 with the sum of N10 million and two sureties in like sum.
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In January, the state government filed an 18-count criminal charge, including conspiracy to commit murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence and other related charges against the trio.
However, the Ibadan high court struck out the case after it was withdrawn by the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General, Abiodun Aikomo.
Speaking after the court session, Aikomo said the state decided to withdraw the case as the suspects showed empathy and compassion.
Abdulwaheed Olajide, counsel to Fasasi, said the families of the victims and the defendants reached an agreement to settle the matter out of court.
Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt drops charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, Hamzat
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Soldiers arrest 16 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt
Soldiers arrest 16 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt
The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, says its troops have arrested 16 suspected oil thieves and impounded 24,000 litres of stolen oil.
A statement by the division’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, on Thursday, said the operations, which were conducted from 24 February to 2 March 2025, with other agencies, resulted in the destruction of 14 illegal refining sites, and arrest of 16 suspected oil thieves and sundry crimes.
He also said the soldiers confiscated over 24,000 litres of stolen products across the operation area.
Jonah said, “In Bayelsa State, following credible intelligence, troops destroyed two active illegal refining sites around Biseni in Yenagoa LGA. At the site, over 8,000 litres stolen crude, and over 3,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) stocked in sacks were recovered.
“Other items recovered included one generator, wielding and cutting materials.
Similarly, around Adibawa also in Yenagoa LGA, troops deactivated one illegal refining site, beside Oando Wellhead with over 2,000 litres of stolen crude and 800 illegally refined AGO confiscated.
Other seizures included two wheelbarrows and a pumping machine.
Soldiers arrest 16 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt
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