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Nigeria at Critical Point, in Dire Need of Transformation- Tunji-Ojo
Nigeria at Critical Point, in Dire Need of Transformation- Tunji-Ojo
By: Michael Mike
Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has charged agency heads on the need to walk their talk as the country is at a critical point and in dire need of transformation.
Speaking at a brief with the Acting Comptroller General of Immigration, Caroline Adepoju, and Controller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, the Minister reiterated the order of the President on getting all hands on deck.
He said: “I am just returning from a meeting with the president. He is not interested in excuses. We must work and deliver. Anyone who cannot help Nigeria to record progress must be kicked out because we can actually be great.
“Let me know your challenges. I am here to help you solve them. When you solve them and record successes, I am also successful. The time of talks is gone. So, keep your talk. Let us discuss solutions.
“Nigerians should not have to queue endlessly to get passports. No, this must stop. This is not the Nigeria of our dream. I need to know the challenges the agency is facing.
“We must all come together to deploy and invest our expertise to resolve them. Nigerians will take us up on our promises. If we have officers who are not ready for this rigorous process, we will excuse them.”
He reminded the agency heads that the new administration was not interested in usual talks and essay presentations, but actions to deliver value and growth.
He said: “Talks have not taken us anywhere as a nation. We must get it right. The Ministry of Interior is the heart of any nation. I want you to return to your tables and bring up action plans. It is my job to ensure the ministry is working.”
The Minister also underscored the importance of leveraging technology as a means to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the immigration and correctional services.
The minister highlighted that the implementation of advanced technological solutions could significantly reduce delays and streamline the handling of critical challenges.
He said: “Technology has the potential to revolutionize our immigration and correctional systems, making them more agile and responsive. All I care, we need to embrace innovation and find ways to overcome the current challenges that often lead to bottlenecks in our processes. Our country is a great and important country. Let’s live up to expectations.”
Nigeria at Critical Point, in Dire Need of Transformation- Tunji-Ojo
Suspect Killed, Police Officer Injured in Clash with Hoodlums in Gombe
By: Zagazola Makama
A police officer was injured, and a suspect was killed during a violent confrontation with hoodlums in Kumbiya-Kumbiya Quarters, Gombe Local Government Area, on April 17, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred around 10:10 p.m. when an anti-violence patrol team, led by Inspector Isah Buba, spotted a group of hoodlums at a notorious black spot.
The hoodlums, armed with cutlasses and other dangerous weapons, attacked the police team, leaving Special Constable Ahmed Muhammad, 28, severely injured and unconscious, presumed dead.
The situation escalated as the criminals advanced in numbers, prompting Corporal Aliyu Nura to open fire, fatally injuring Umar Musa, 25, a member of the gang. Musa was rushed to Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH) Gombe, where he was confirmed dead. The body was deposited at the hospital’s morgue.
Special Constable Muhammad was also rushed to Zainab Bulkachuwa Hospital Gombe for treatment of presumed internal injuries and is currently receiving care. Two cutlasses were recovered from the scene, and a round of 7.66mm ammunition was found to be expended.
Further investigation revealed that Haruna Kaura, who is believed to have been mobilizing the thugs for illicit activities, had directed them to attack the police.
The investigation is ongoing.
Suspect Killed, Police Officer Injured in Clash with Hoodlums in Gombe
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Two Fabricated Rifles
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Kaduna State have arrested a 30-year-old suspected kidnapper after recovering two fabricated rifles during a routine patrol on April 18, 2025.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that he patrol team intercepted the suspect, Ishiaku Ali, who was acting suspiciously while holding a sack along the Kauru-Pambeguwa Road at around 4:30 PM. A search of the sack revealed the two fabricated rifles and a long chain, which were concealed inside.
The suspect was immediately arrested, and the recovered items were secured as evidence. Ali, a resident of Bakin Dutse in Kauru LGA, is currently in police custody, and the exhibits will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Kaduna for further investigation.
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Two Fabricated Rifles
Police Arrest Eight Suspects for Killing, Burying Baby in Maiduguri Hospital
By: Zagazola Makama
Eight suspects have been arrested in connection with the killing and secret burial of a newborn baby at Kwatam Private Hospital along Baga Road in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 18, 2025, at about 1:00 p.m. following a tip-off from concerned residents who saw individuals attempting to bury the baby within the hospital premises.
Security operatives swiftly responded, cordoned off the area, and apprehended all suspects involved in the act.
According to the sources, forensic experts were deployed to the scene and successfully exhumed the body of the newborn for examination.
The suspects have since been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for detailed investigation to uncover the motive and circumstances surrounding the incident.
Investigations are ongoing.
Police Arrest Eight Suspects for Killing, Burying Baby in Maiduguri Hospital
Suspect Killed, Police Officer Injured in Clash with Hoodlums in Gombe
Kaduna Police Arrest Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Two Fabricated Rifles
Police Arrest Eight Suspects for Killing, Burying Baby in Maiduguri Hospital
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