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Abuja tanker explosion: FFS boss seeks strict enforcement of safety rules on road by all law enforcement officers
Abuja tanker explosion: FFS boss seeks strict enforcement of safety rules on road by all law enforcement officers
By: Michael Mike
An Inspector of Police, Rachael Chukwuemeka and two other victims of Wednesday tanker explosion in Abuja receiving treatment at a private hospital in the city are in stable condition, the Hospital has said.
The fire incident which claimed over 10 lives and left several others injured occurred at Karu bridge along the Abuja-Keffi expressway, when a tanker was said to have lost control and rammed into vehicles in a traffic jam resulting into explosion.
Controller General of the Federal Fire Service, Engr. Jaji Abdulganiyu, who visited some of the victims receiving medical attention at Cedacrest Hospital, Apo, expressed sadness over the horrendous incident where lives were lost and several vehicles burnt beyond recognition in the inferno.
The CG while expressing his deepest condolences to the victims and their families, called for strict enforcement of ban against movement of articulated vehicles at an unapproved hours, particularly during early hours of morning when workers are resuming to work and early evenings at the peak of retiring from work to home.
The Fire Service boss, who undertook the visit with his management team, called on all other security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of safety rules on the roads.
He said: “What is important is enforcement. All the security agencies, especially the Road Safety, the Fire Service and the Police among others should come together to ensure strict adherence to road safety rules and regulations.
Abdulganiyu who confirmed that he and his team during the on-the-spot assessment of the accident scene at Karu, prevented the occurrence of another disaster at the same spot, called for caution among road users.
He however attributed some of these accidents to recklessness among tanker drivers, saying strict enforcement is needed to check the excesses of the articulated vehicles on the highways.
He said: “If truck drivers have been mandated not to move at the particular period, security agencies that are concerned must be there to make sure that they don’t move, otherwise, this is kind of calamity will continue to happen.
“Fire Service can not be everywhere. If we are in our office we might not know what will happen in the next hour and if nobody calls us on time we might not be able to help. That’s why some people will say Fire Service doesn’t respond quickly, they forget that we are not magicians. It is when we get information that we will respond.
“It is our own responsibility to ensure that Fire does not break at all. Prevention of fire is more cheaper than mitigation of disaster.”
He assured that the Federal Fire Service remains committed to responding swiftly to any emergencies, ensuring that such devastating events do not lead to even worse consequences.
Also speaking with newsmen at the hospital, a consultant Anaesthetist, Dr. Kate Edionhon, confirmed that two of the patients in their facility were stable while only one is in critical condition.
A sister to one of the victims, Adedoye Temitope, told journalists that her sister, Inspector Rachael Chukwuemeka was receiving medical attention at the facility.
She commended the management of the hospital for their kindness in receiving her and commencement of treatment, noting that they had taken her to three hospitals where she was rejected before the Cedacrest Hospital accepted her.
Abuja tanker explosion: FFS boss seeks strict enforcement of safety rules on road by all law enforcement officers
Troops storm bandit leader’s camp in Zamfara, neutralise 20, destroy stronghold
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 8 Division, Nigerian Army, operating under Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have stormed the camp of a notorious bandit leader, Gwaska Dan Karmi, in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, neutralising 20 terrorists and destroying the stronghold.
A military source told Zagazola Makama that the decisive, well-coordinated offensive followed credible intelligence that over 100 bandits had converged at the camp to plan coordinated attacks on communities and logistics movements.
According to the source, the troops, supported by the Nigerian Air Force, the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local vigilantes, conducted week-long surveillance before moving to intercept the terrorists.
“Contact was established on Jan. 31, 2026, as the terrorists advanced. They engaged the troops in a fierce firefight and attempted a flanking manoeuvre, but this was repelled by superior firepower,” the source said.
He said 20 terrorists were neutralised in the encounter, while several others fled with gunshot wounds. Follow-up operations, the source added, were ongoing to assess further casualties and recover additional items.
The raid yielded significant recoveries, including assorted weapons and ammunition, bicycles, food supplies, medical drugs, clothing, detergents and other logistics materials.
“The Gwaska Dan Karmi camp was completely destroyed,” the source said.
He noted that troops remained highly motivated, with combat efficiency assessed as strong and unwavering.
Troops storm bandit leader’s camp in Zamfara, neutralise 20, destroy stronghold
Army troops, police rescue abducted victim in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Army troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Zamfara State Police Command, have rescued an abducted man in Tsafe Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Jan. 29, when armed bandits invaded the residence of Abdullahi Isah Nagari on the outskirts of Tsafe town and abducted him to an unknown destination.
According to the source, troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tsafe Division promptly mobilised to launch a coordinated rescue operation.
“During a thorough search of the surrounding bushes, the victim was successfully located and rescued. He was found tied to a tree with a machete cut injury on his hand,” the source said.
The sources added that the victim was immediately taken to the General Hospital, Tsafe, where he was receiving medical attention.
The source said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators, while security patrols had been intensified in the area to prevent further occurrences.
Army troops, police rescue abducted victim in Zamfara
U.S. official heads to Mali to reset ties, boost Sahel cooperation
By: Zagazola Makama
A senior official of the United States Government, Nick Checker, is travelling to Bamako to convey Washington’s respect for Mali’s sovereignty and explore a new course in bilateral relations between the two countries.
This is according to a statement issued by the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs.
The statement said Checker, a Senior Bureau Official at the State Department, would engage Malian authorities on ways to move past previous policy missteps and rebuild cooperation.
It added that the United States was looking forward to discussing next steps for enhancing U.S.–Mali relations, particularly in the areas of security and economic development.
“The United States also plans to consult with other governments in the region, including Burkina Faso and Niger, on shared security and economic interests,” the statement said.
It noted that the visit underscored Washington’s desire to strengthen engagement with Sahelian countries amid ongoing regional security and political challenges.
The Bureau said the discussions would focus on practical ways to promote stability, respect for sovereignty and mutually beneficial cooperation across the Sahel.
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