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Police Nab 12 Suspects over Kidnapping, Vandalism, Rustling in Kaduna
The Police Command in Kaduna State, says its operatives have nabbed six suspected kidnappers, one cattle rustler and five vandals.The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, who confirmed the development in a statement issued on Saturday in Kaduna, said one locally made firearm and charms were recovered.
Hassan said on Nov. 12, Operation Fushin Kada personnel led by their OC, SP Usman Namaibindiga, acting on credible technical intelligence, successfully arrested four members of a high-profile kidnapping syndicate. They were operating within Rahama village, Dutsen Wai village, and surrounding areas in the state.He said the team executed a decisive operation that led to the arrest of Yahaya Abdullahi, Shamsu Ibrahim, Linus Obasi and Hauwa Mohammed, all residents of Dutsen wai village, Kubau Local Government Area.“During interrogation, Yahaya Abdullahi confessed to conspiring with Shamsu Ibrahim to kidnap a female victim from Rahama village.“The victim was taken to Linus Obasi’s brothel, located in Gidan Dogo, Dutsen Wai Village, where she was handed over to Hauwa Mohammed, the caretaker of the hotel.“The victim was held captive for four days until a ransom of N3m was paid before she was released and reunited with her family.“Efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate at large and to recover their operational weapons,” he said.Hassan also disclosed that on Nov. 6at about 17:30 hours, operation Fushin Kada operatives deployed to a village in Ikara LGA successfully tracked down and arrested two members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate that have been terrorising the area.He identified the suspects as Surajo Hassan and Abdulhadir Usman, who confessed to their involvement in multiple armed robbery and kidnappings.Hassan said among the crimes committed by the suspects was a recent case in which the syndicate kidnapped a victim and held him captive for sixty days.He said, “The victim was only released after his family paid a ransom of N8m .“The suspects admitted to receiving N1million each as their share of the ransom.”Hassan said further investigations were ongoing for the possible arrest of their accomplices.He also disclosed that on Nov. 13, officers from Operation Fushin Kada acted on credible intelligence and successfully apprehended one Audu Abdullahi, in Kujama, Kaduna.Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect was a member of a notorious cattle rustling syndicate.He said during interrogation, he confessed to being part of a syndicate that frequently carries out operations using two AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons.“Following his confession, a team of operatives conducted a search operation in a nearby bush, which led to the recovery of a locally made firearm and charms used by the gang, ” Hsssan addedHe said efforts were currently underway to track and apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate.The spokesperson said officers from operation fushin kada responded to a distress call from the Kaduna State Vigilance Service (KADVS), reporting suspicious activities at the trade fair complex.According to him, a group of individuals was sighted vandalising armoured cable wires at the location.Hassan said the team arrested the following suspects: Salisu Mohammed, Mohammed Abubakar and Aliyu Isah.All the suspects are residents of Hayin Na’iya in Kaduna metropolis.He said upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of a syndicate who specialise in vandalising armoured cable wires.“They mentioned one Abubakar Garba and Isiaku Abdullahi as their criminal receivers. “Based on this information, the investigation was extended to Malalin Gabas and Rigasa.“The team successfully apprehended the two suspects who also confessed to their roles as criminal receivers.“All the suspects will be charged to court after the completion of preliminary investigations, “Hassan said.The spokesperson said the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi , has commended the operation Fushin Kada officers.He assured the public that the command remained steadfast in its commitment to protecting public infrastructure and ensuring the safety and security of all the citizens in state and beyond.(NAN)
Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike has directed government hospitals to provide free treatment to the people that sustained injuries during a stampede at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja.Wike gave the directive in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr Lere Olayinka, in Abuja on Saturday.
No fewer than 10 people including children lost their lives while 10 others sustained injuries to the stampede, during the distribution of food items to less privileged and the elderly by the church. The sad incident occurred around 6:30 a.m on Saturday.Wike said that the FCT Administration would ensure that the injured received adequate medical attention.The minister, who commiserated with the victims, also directed that henceforth, police permission should be obtained by individuals or organizations planning public distribution of palliatives, either food items or cash.Describing the incident as “painful”, Wike prayed for the repose of the souls of the lives that were lost and fortitude for their families to bear the irreparable loss.He commended the Police and other security agencies for their prompt intervention, saying, “the promptness in which security agencies responded to the incident was commendable.”In a related development, the FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), equally commiserated with the victims of the stampede.The acting Director General of the department, Mr Abdulrahman Mohammed, in a statement said that nine out of the 10 injured persons earlier taken to Maitama District Hospital, have been treated and discharged.Mohammed also appealed to organisations that intended to give out food items to the less privileged to involve security agencies or FEMD for adequate planning to ensure safety of beneficiaries.He also advised the use of coupons and segregation of the beneficiaries into groups to avoid crowd and rowdiness that could lead to stampedes.Similarly, the Police Command in the FCT has ordered organisations, religious bodies, groups, or individuals to notify the police when planning public events, charitable activities, or large gatherings in the territory.In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said that the notification was to enable the police to deploy adequate security measures for public safety.According to her, failure to comply with the directive will result in the organisers being held liable for any incident or loss of life resulting from negligenceMeanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force has issued a warning against the unorganised distribution of palliatives and funfairs, which have led to stampedes and fatalities among vulnerable citizens.The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, gave the warning during a media briefing on Saturday in Abuja.Adejobi explained that the warning came in response to the increasing number of stampedes resulting in injuries and deaths, particularly during palliative distributions. (NAN)
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), says it has recorded a lot of successes in military training and academic activities in 2024.
The Commandant of NDA, Maj.-Gen. John Ochai, said this at the Nigerian Defence Academy Social Activities (NDASA), held at the headquarters of the academy Afaka on Friday in Kaduna.
Ochai said the essence of NDASA was to end training activities of the year.
He said the 2024 NDASA was unique because the academy marked 60 years of existence from 1964-2024.
Also of significance, Ochai said, NDA had passed out the largest number of officers commissioned into the Armed Forces of Nigeria in 2024.
Equally, he said, in the same year (2024), the academy had the largest number of officers trained outside the country.
He emphasised that the NDA does not only train leaders for the Nigerian Armed Forces, but those for the Nigerian nation and humanity at large.
“After five years of training, we imbibe in officers leadership qualities that are everlasting.
”The traditions, ethos, characters that we instill in our cadets follow them forever and become very useful in all spheres of human endeavors,” Ochai said.
Mr Martins Amaram, Country Security Manager, Nigeria Breweries, PLC , who was the Special Guest of Honour, said the event fostered unity, cultural awareness and comradeship among the cadets and the larger community.
Amaram said, “The academy has always been a beacon of excellence in producing military leaders for integrity, resilience and capacity to face in a dynamic and complex world .
“Beyond academics and military training the academy still values cultural respect and social engagement, recognising the diversity of our great country. Nigeria.”
He commended NDA for creating the platform where cadets can appreciate the rich cultures and build bonds that transit borders.
Amaram added, “The Armed Forces of Nigeria are playing a critical role in ensuring the stability and progress of our nation. “
He urged the academy to continue to record more successes in its mission of excellence and service to the nation.
Report says that awards were given to deserving soldiers who distinguished themselves in 2024.
report says that 22 soldiers were decorated from Warrant Officer(WO) to Master Warrant Officers(MWO). (NAN)
A Corps member serving in Katsina State, Blessing Ene-Ameh, has distributed free delivery kits to 50 pregnant women in Mani town, Mani Local Government Area of the state
The corps member distributed the delivery kits to the expectant mothers in Mani on Friday as part of her personal Community Development Service (CDS)project.
Eneh-Ameh said that she visited a hospital in the area during one of her group CDS programmes and observed that the hygiene of women in the antenatal and children’s wards was not too good.
The corps member also stated that she had noticed that the turn up of pregnant women for antenatal care was very low.
She said, ”This attracted my attention to the need to educate pregnant women on its importance.
“There is also the need for them to keep themselves and their surroundings very neat to avoid infections for themselves and their babies.
“The aim was also to educate them on the importance of planning for the future of the baby.
”They also need to be staying clean to reduce the risk of contracting infections and other diseases by both the mothers and children, as well as the community in general.
“The training will empower the women to be able to handle and bring up children for the family,” Eneh-Ameh explained.
The NYSC Coordinator in the state, Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim, commended the corps member for her ingenuity and magnanimity to carry out the project.
Represented by the Local Government Inspector, Alhaji Abdulrazak Ismail-Tsiga, the coordinator urged the corps members serving in the state and other parts of the country to emulate her. (NAN)
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