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25 youths arrested as Kano Hisbah raids Shisha joints, seizes over 100 pipes

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25 youths arrested as Kano Hisbah raids Shisha joints, seizes over 100 pipes

25 youths arrested as Kano Hisbah raids Shisha joints, seizes over 100 pipes

Twenty-five Shisha smokers, consisting of 16 males and 9 females have been arrested by the Kano State Hisbah Board as part of efforts to curb the ban on smoking tobacco in the state.

Speaking to newsmen, the Public Relations Officer of the board, Lawan Ibrahim-Fagge, said it confiscated an unspecified number of Shisha wraps and over 100 pipes used by the smokers at popular joints along Lamido Street, Central Hotel, Falantino Hotel and A7 Restaurant in the metropolis.

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The spokesperson in a statement on Thursday January 27, noted that the Hisbah Commander General, Dr Haroun Sina, has vowed to stop Shisha smoking in the state, adding that the board would continue to raid restaurants, hotels and other social gatherings in the state.

“The arrested youths, 16 males and 9 females, have regretted their actions and promised not to smoke Shisha again. So, we have released them as first offenders,” Sina said in the statement.

The commander-general explained that the state House of Assembly and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje had already passed and signed a bill banning the smoking of Shisha into law and forwarded same to the board for enforcement.

He said the board would ensure effective enforcement of the law across the 44 local government areas of the state.

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Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano

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Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men have killed one person and abducted two women in Kwanar Dangora community, Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.

Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Friday when the hoodlums, in large numbers and armed with dangerous weapons, invaded the residence of one Alhaji Ibrahim at Kwanar Dangora.

According to sources, the assailants abducted the two wives of the victim, identified as Safara’u Ibrahim and Attine Ibrahim.

“In the process, one Abdul Usman, 27, of the same address, was shot dead by the attackers.

“Scene of the incident was visited, the corpse was released to his relatives for burial.

“Investigation has commenced and efforts are being intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, trace and arrest the culprits,”said sources.

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Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer

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Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer

By: Zagazola Makama

The police in Lagos have commenced investigation into the alleged rape of a 20-year-old female student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, by a lecturer in the institution.

Sources said the survivor, identified as Owonifari Fiyinfoluwa, a 300-level student of the university, reported the matter to the police on Aug. 28.

“She alleged that on Aug. 22, at about 12 noon, her lecturer, Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, invited her into his office at the university and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.

“A team of detectives visited the scene and the survivor was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment,” said the sources

The sources added that investigation into the case was ongoing.

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Police arrest fake soldier, recover firearms in Abuja

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Police arrest fake soldier, recover firearms in Abuja

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a 40-year-old man who allegedly posed as a soldier to deceive and extort unsuspecting members of the public in Abuja.

Sources said that the suspect, identified as Abdullahi Salisu of Military Pension Board area, was arrested on Monday evening by a police ambush team from Kubwa Division while on routine patrol at FO1, Kubwa.

“On a spot search, one locally made pistol with a cartridge was recovered in his possession.

“A further search conducted at his residence led to the recovery of another locally made gun, as well as clothing and tokens suspected to belong to a civilian JTF unit, which the suspect allegedly used in carrying out criminal activities,” said the sources.

The sources said suspect is currently in custody undergoing interrogation to ascertain his true identity and involvement in other crimes.

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