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B/haram: Preach peace now or we all consume – Comr Bulama

B/haram: Preach peace now or we all consume – Comr Bulama
By Olatunji Omirin
The Chairman Network of Civil Society Organisations Borno State, Comrade Bulama Abiso has said it imperative for all citizen to involve in peacebuilding, to preach and embrace peace failure to do so, everyone would be consumed.
Comrade Bulama gave this warning during inaugural ceremony of taskforce members in MMC & Jere LGAs on countering violence extremism Messaging/ Misinformation organised by Media Communication for Health and Development Initiative (MCHDI) held in Maiduguri that everyone should act because the country need peace now than ever.
He urged while addressing the newly swearing-in taskforce members that Boko Haram insurgents leverage on ignorant of the people to convey extremism narrative and there is urgent need to change their wrong messages.
“Our community needs peace, peace can not be achieved while seating on the grounds. Peace can only be achieved if all of us preach peace, talk peace, can also put in a peaceful manner.
“We need our community to be trained in counter violence extremism to change the mind set of individual, it will help stop spreading of negative narrative that any person can bring. We must be deliberate and intentional about this, if not we will be consume by this delusions.
“We have suffered a lot and we are still suffering due to forceful narrative that was spread years ago so our youths need to be the agent of peace.
“We need peace in our country more than ever, I think this is idea behind this project to bring peace to our community. We have to stand up and counter forceful narrative that will not help our youths to be of good behaviour,” he said.
In her opening remarks, The Executive Director (MCHDI) Mrs Pauline Ibrahim said the project was funded by USAID, supported by the Nigeria Northeast Connection and implemented by (MCHDI) with aimed to correct some extremist messages with right and peaceful messages to the youths through taskforce members.
“Everything we are doing is to restore peace, we just commission our taskforce that are going to be working in the community, and our targets audience are mostly youths, this will help to reduce extremism messages among the youths and general populace.” Pauline said.
Crime
Soldier Wife Arrested in Abuja vehicle theft case

Soldier Wife Arrested in Abuja vehicle theft case
By: Zagazola Makama
A notorious female suspect, Blessing Yusuf, aged 29, was arrested on April 25, 2025, by operatives of the Scorpion Squad, following a successful investigation into a vehicle theft case.
Sources disclosed that Yusuf, a resident of Kwali Area Council and wife of a serving Nigerian Army soldier, L/CPL Yusuf Yunnusa, who was arrested on April 19, 2025, was tracked down through digital forensic intelligence after fleeing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) upon learning of her husband’s arrest.
Sources said during preliminary investigations, Yusuf confessed during interrogation that she had initiated the idea of stealing a vehicle to cover her medical expenses.
She admitted to ordering a set of Toyota Corolla keys online via Jumia and later using them to steal a car at the Federal Secretariat. While her husband moved the vehicle, she provided cover and distracted passersby. After the theft, they transported the stolen car to Kwali.
Both suspects are currently in custody undergoing further interrogation.
Crime
FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K

FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K
By; Zagazola Makama
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a woman, Vera Onyebigwa, in connection with a suspected child trafficking case.
Police sources told Zagazola Makama that On April 25, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., a distress call was received at G/Lada Division regarding a suspected child trafficking incident near the timber shed area.
The sources said Police operatives were quickly deployed to the scene, where they apprehended Onyebigwa, a resident of No. 38 Murtala Mohammed Way, Benin City, Edo State, who was found in possession of a 6-year-old female child, whose identity remains unknown.
According to the sources, Preliminary investigations revealed that Onyebigwa had allegedly purchased the child from her father for ₦500,000 and was planning to transport her to Benin City.
The child’s cries attracted the attention of a Good Samaritan, who immediately notified the police, leading to the child’s rescue.
The sources added that the child is currently in protective care, and an investigation into the matter is ongoing.
FCT Police arrest woman for suspected child trafficking in Abuja as she claims she Purchase the Child from her father for N500K
News
EFCC operative allegedly linked to accident in Cross River

EFCC operative allegedly linked to accident in Cross River
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons sustained injuries following a serious lone accident allegedly caused by suspected operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along Abakpa/Igoli Road in Ogoja, Cross River State.
Zagazola Makama gathered from police sources that the accident, which occurred at about 10:45 a.m. on Friday, involved a BMW car with driven by one Bassey Precious, aged 27, with a passenger identified as Caleb Fidelis Okem, aged 24.
The sources said that a white Toyota Hiace bus, occupied by armed men suspected to be EFCC operatives carrying AK-47 rifles, intercepted the BMW and attempted to force it to a stop. One of the operatives reportedly entered the vehicle and tried to take control, leading to a scuffle with the driver.
During the struggle, Precious allegedly refused to yield, causing the vehicle to lose control, somersault, and crash. The EFCC operatives immediately fled the scene, abandoning the injured occupants.
The victims were promptly rushed to the General Hospital in Ogoja, where they are currently receiving treatment and are reported to be responding well.
The police source said that the Cross River Police Command confirmed the incident and efforts were ongoing to identify and locate the operatives involved for further investigation and appropriate disciplinary action.
The EFCC is yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident.
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