CRIME
Kwara Police Command Arrests Kidnapper of Nasarawa Special Assistant
From Alfred Babs, Ilorin.
Amidst COVID- 19 restrictions of inter – state travels, the operatives of Kwara State Police command have arrested no fewer than five notorious criminals with six AK-47 riffles recovered from them, the state’s commissioner of police ,Mr Kayode Egbetokun has said.
He said the arrested persons, among them, a man from Katsina state involved in the kidnapping of a special assistant (SA) to the Nasarawa state governor, were apprehended at different locations in the state by operatives of the state police command.
The suspects according to the Police Commissioner were apprehended between April and May 2020 at different locations in the state despite lockdown imposed as a result of COVID-19.
Egbetokun made the disclosure, while presiding over the meeting of the presidential Joint Technical Task Team (JTTT) on Emergency Response to COVID-19 on Challenges of Movement of Food and Agricultural Inputs in the Country at the Police Headquarters, Ilorin.
He said the command despite being cautious of the need to ensure seemless transportation of agriculture products, would not compromise the security of the state and nation as a whole.
He said the Command was concerned over violation of inters state travels ban by truck drivers, smuggling passengers across state borders adding “between last month ( April) and now, we have arrested five notorious criminals with dangerous weapons . We have also reccoverd six Ak- 47 riffles from these notorious criminals who are relocating from other states where they have committed crimes and want to come and continue here.”
“We arrested someone involved in the kidnap of one SA (Special Assistant) in Nasarawa and ran from Katsina to Kwara state to come and continue his criminal activities. We recovered AK-47 riffles from him.
“We also arrested another one along Kanbi/Oloru axis .We also recovered one AK-7 rifles from him.”We arrested another person from Zamfara, we recoverd two AK-47 from him.
“Along Ogbomoso – Ilorin road, we arrested notoroius criminal who have been terrorising people . Riffles were recovered. It was during this pandemic that they were all arrested”, the CP said.
He said though security operatives were carrying out their duties with human face to ensure “unhindered movement of food items and live stocks” to cushion the effects of the pandemic, the concession granted to truck drivers was however, not a license to violate laws.
The police boss noted that security operatives in the state also uncovered new pranks being played by truck drivers conveying food items and livestocks, which he regretted was jeopardizing border security.
“Border security is our major challenge in this state, There is the need to educate our drivers .On approaching security agents at the border, they drop the passengers who will walk down and go and meet them at the agreed point .We have just discovered that and anyone that is caught will be dealt with”, the Police boss warned.
He, however, called on leaders of transport unions to further caution their members against sabotaging efforts of security agencies under the guise of conveying food items and Agricultural products.
CRIME
Police Detain 2 Suspects, Recover 25 Stolen Phones in Borno
The Nigerian Police Command in Borno has apprehended two suspects and recovered 25 stolen mobile phones during a stop-and-search operation along Damboa Road, in Maiduguri.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Daso explained that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Abubako, and Ibrahim Mohammed, were intercepted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Dec.
10 while riding a tricycle.He said that during the search, the operatives uncovered various mobile phones reportedly stolen from individuals across communities and villages along the Borno -Adamawa State border.
He identified some of the communities as Mubi, Tashan Alade, Miringa, Kwaya Kusar, and Biu Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesman said that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to snatching the phones from their victims.
“The police have initiated efforts to return the recovered devices with their rightful owner.
“Also, the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.
Daso reiterated the commitment of the Police Commissioner in the state, Yusufu Lawal, to maintain public safety during the Yuletide season. (NAN)
CRIME
Niger Police Command Arrests Three Suspects over Assault on Council Boss
From Dan Amasingha, Minna
Days after the Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State, Danlami Abdullahi Saku was assaulted and seriously injured over his inability to settle a campaign loan he obtained, the State Police Command said three suspects were now in their custody over the incident.
Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun in a release on Wednesday said On 16/06/2024 at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Div that the Chairman Katcha LGA Hon.
Danlami Abdullahi Saku was attacked by some miscreants along Saku-Gadza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.According to the Police Public Relations Officer, the attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the Chairman and one Yanda of the same area.
He noted that the Chairman sustained serious injury during the attack and he was taken to Gen. Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.
A preliminary investigation was conducted at Katcha Div and three suspects were later identified, apprehended and transferred to Bida Area Command.
The suspects arrested are; Alh. Abdullahi Kasimu 68yrs of Gadza village, Katcha, Alh. Baba Moh’d 30yrs of the same village and Ahmadu Moh’d 25yrs.
The suspects were transferred to SCID on June 21st for discreet investigation and prosecution.
“During interrogation, Kasimu narrated that he lent the victim over a million naira since August, 2023 and that several attempts to recover the money proved abortive.
“He further said that on June 16th, the victim promised to come and see him, and while he was on the way after the Sallah prayer, his son Ahmadu Moh’d, his in-law Alh. Baba Moh’d among others accosted the Chairman, had an altercation and inflicted serious injuries on the victims”
The State Police Command acknowledged that the victim was about to transfer the money to him at the point before being rushed to the hospital.
However, the suspects are under investigation in SCID, Minna. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend others at large, and they will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after investigations.
CRIME
Chief Imam’s Sallah Ram Stolen in Jos
There was a drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.
Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.
An Imam in the community, Haruna Yaqub, disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers.
Yaqub, who condemned the incident, described it as “insensitive”.
He added that the act showed that people lack fear for God.
The Imam said, “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely brought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night.
We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.“It is scary that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity.”
Speaking further, he urged people to be God-fearing and not engage in either stealing or any act of criminality.
He stressed that everyone will account for their actions on earth and hereafter.
“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he urged.