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11 pupils hospitalized after eating school meals

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11 pupils hospitalized after eating school meals

By: Bodunrin Kayode

11 Pupils have been hospitalized in Osun state after eating the daily free food served to them recently.

The incident caused palpable fear in osogbo recently after eleven pupils of St James Primary School, Owo-Ope, area were rushed to different hospitals after allegedly eating food served to them in their schools.

The parents of the affected children said the food that was served by some vendors under the O’Meal programme was obviously a contaminated meal which explains the vomiting.

They said the affected pupils started experiencing stomach upset and were vomiting no sooner than they returned home from school.

Upon interrogation, the children disclosed that the O’Meal vendors served each of them a plate of rice with egg which they were reacting to.

Out of fear and desperation some of them were reportedly rushed to nearby hospitals where they were admitted and their stomachs flushed out to keep them alive.

One of the pupils name withheld confirmed that they started stooling and vomiting when they left school around 1:00pm.

Some of the mothers of the children affected expressed anger alleging that they perceived rotten eggs from their mouths.

Meanwhile the state government has ordered full investigations into the reported cases of food poisoning at St James Primary School 03 B, Owoope Osogbo.

The Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, said the matter was reported to him by the Special Adviser on O-Meal, Grace Ayodele.“ and he subsequently directed stoppage of further cooking service at the affected schools pending the outcome of the investigations.

“The affected cooks in the said schools alongside the Planning officer for the O-Meal programme have also been summoned to a meeting ” he said.

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Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau

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Troops Raid Criminal Hideouts, Arrest 10 Suspects in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Safe Haven have conducted coordinated raid operations on suspected criminal hideouts in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, leading to the arrest of 10 suspects.

Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:00 p.m. on May 19 at Gurum and Mista-Ali communities as part of ongoing efforts to deny criminal elements freedom of action within the area.

The troops reportedly stormed identified hideouts and arrested the suspects during the operation without incident.

A total of 10 suspects were taken into custody and are currently undergoing profiling and preliminary investigation.

Security sources said the raid forms part of sustained clearance operations aimed at curbing criminal activities, including banditry, kidnapping, and other related offences across Plateau State.

They added that security patrols and intelligence-driven operations would continue in vulnerable communities to restore lasting peace.

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Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activities in Plateau

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Troops Disrupt Illegal Mining Activities in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 4, Sub-Sector 41 of Operation Enduring Peace have disrupted suspected illegal mining activities in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Security sources said the troops responded at about 7:00 p.m. on May 19 following reports of illegal mining operations between NTV and Hirpiya villages.

On arrival at the location, the suspected illegal miners reportedly fled the scene upon sighting the troops.

The troops subsequently secured the area and recovered items believed to have been used for the illegal activities, including one long pipe, one generator, and one pumping machine.

The recovered items have been taken into custody for further investigation and necessary action.

Security sources said the operation formed part of ongoing efforts to curb illegal mining and other criminal activities contributing to insecurity and environmental degradation in Plateau State.

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Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnap Suspect Linked to Abduction of Retired Colonel in Plateau

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Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnap Suspect Linked to Abduction of Retired Colonel in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 3 of Operation Safe Haven have arrested a wanted kidnap suspect linked to the abduction of a retired military officer in Plateau State.

Security sources said the suspect, identified as Abubakar Ahamadu, 35, was apprehended at about 4:00 p.m. on May 20 during an intelligence-led operation.

He was reportedly linked to the kidnapping of retired Col. Ajanaku (rtd), which occurred on Jan. 4 along Rukuba Road in Bassa LGA.

Sources said the arrest followed sustained efforts by troops to track and dismantle kidnapping networks operating within the area.

The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation and profiling.

Troops Arrest Wanted Kidnap Suspect Linked to Abduction of Retired Colonel in Plateau

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