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Kidnapping: Police Neutralise 10, Arrest 9 Suspects

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said its operatives had arrested nine suspects and neutralised 10 others during clearance operations of kidnappers’ hideouts in FCT neigbouring States.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in charge of the FCT, Mr Olatunji Disu said this during a news conference on Monday in Abuja.
He said the operations carried out by the command’s anti-kidnapping unit were conducted in the kidnappers’ dens in Kweri forest, Kaduna State and Gauraka forest in Niger.
Disu said six of the suspects arrested over culpable homicide, were responsible for various armed robbery cases and kidnappings on Dei-dei, Bwari and Dawaki communities in the FCT.
He said the six suspects were members of a kidnapping/banditry gang led by a suspect that was neutralised during the operation.
“During the operations involving the assault of the strongholds of the kidnappers in Kweri and Gauraka forests, the gang leader and eight others were neutralised after an intense exchange of gunfire.
“At the same time, two operatives of the Police Command in the FCT sustained serious injuries and are both undergoing treatment in the hospital,” he said.
Disu said intelligence had revealed that the kidnap victims were usually kept in various locations in Gidan Dogo forest in Kaduna, Gauraka forest in Niger as well as Kweri and Kachia forests in Kaduna State.
He said three AK 47 rifles, 100 rounds of live 7.62 ammunition, 10 AK 47 magazines were recovered from the suspects while efforts were being intensified to arrest the remaining members of the gang.
The commissioner said operatives of the command had also arrested three wanted suspects over kidnapping, banditry and culpable homicide during another clearance operation.
He said the suspects were responsible for various armed robbery/kidnapping attacks on ECWA pastors’ quarters in Dnapoyi village in Bwari Area Council, Mpape village and Daupe village.
Disu said the suspects were members of a kidnapping/banditry gang based in Kweri forest of Kaduna State and their leader, neutralised during the operation.
He said two AK 47 rifles, 85 rounds of live 7.62 ammunition, three AK 47 magazines and one locally made gun were recovered from the suspects. (NAN)
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Police Reunite 35 Rescued Kidnapped Victims with Families

The Police Command in Niger, says it has reunited 35 rescued kidnapped victims and survivors with their families in Niger.
This is contained in a statement by its Public Relations officer, Wasiu Abiodun, on Tuesday in Minna.
According to the statement the rescued victims consist of 16 women and 19 children.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Niger, Adamu Elleman, represented by the DCP investigation, Ibrahim Adamu, said the victims were from Kagara, Tegina and Agwara.
According to the CP, the victims had been in custody for some period for counselling and deradicalisation processes before handed over to their Council Chairman of Rafi LGA and relatives.
He appealed to members of the public to continue to cooperate with the police by providing actionable information on criminal activities.
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Turkish Embassy Pledges Partnership with Asset Media Group

By Donald Andoor, Abuja
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has pledged a working relationship with the Asset Media Group and Nigeria’s media in general to further boost long lasting diplomatic and trade relations existing between the two countries.
Head of Political Office, Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye, Muzaiffer Hakan Tok who was exchanging views with the management team of Asset Media Group in Abuja, yesterday recalled the robust diplomatic, trade and cultural relationship between Nigeria and Turkiye.
While stressing the cordial relationship existing between the two nations over time, he said there was need for media practitioners to be further enlightened about those things that were common and binding between the two nations.
He applauded the people of Nigeria and the government for the hospitality accorded Turkish nationals in the country.
Earlier, Dr. Cletus Akwaya, Proprietor of Asset Media Group, owners of the Daily Asset Newspaper and Asset Television, said the visit was to explore ways of media partnership with the embassy.
He appealed to the Turkish Embassy in Nigeria to initiate avenues for exchange of visits between journalists of the two countries to enable them to enlighten and educate the public about opportunities that abound in the country.
The diplomatic relations between the two nations started when Turkey opened an embassy in Lagos in 1962. The embassy was moved to Abuja in 2001 after Nigeria’s proclamation of Abuja as the new capital.
On the other hand, Nigeria has an embassy in Ankara, the capital of Turkey and the two countries are members of a group of eight developing nations, code named D-8.
The delegation of the Daily Asset Group included Donald Andoor, Chairman Editorial Board and General Manager of Asset Television, Ayami Sunny Ayami.
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NCS Cautions Nigerians against Breach of US Visa Terms

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public advisory urging Nigerians to use U.S. entry visas responsibly, following concerns raised by the United States government over visa misuse.
The NCS emphasized that Nigerian travelers must adhere strictly to the purpose stated in their visa applications, warning that engaging in activities inconsistent with their visa classification could lead to revocation.
It reminded the public that security screening by U. S. authorities continues beyond the point of entry, and that visa holders remain under regular monitoring.The agency also reiterated the importance of complying with U.
S. immigration laws, including import/export regulations. Travelers were further reminded to declare any cash in excess of $10,000 or its equivalent at entry or exit points, and to avoid carrying any prohibited items in their luggage.NCS advised all passengers to maintain lawful conduct both within Nigeria and abroad, cautioning that fraudulent acts committed in any country could result in legal consequences under both Nigerian and U.S. laws.
Assuring continued collaboration with the U.S. Mission in Abuja, the NCS stated that efforts are ongoing to ensure Nigeria avoids inclusion in any future visa restrictions, thus safeguarding the travel rights of Nigerians with legitimate purposes for visiting the United States.