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Borno police commands records 17 cases of criminality within the first month of 2023

Borno police commands records 17 cases of criminality within the first month of 2023
… CP WARNS AGAINST RISING THIEFT OF ARMOURED ELECTRIC CABLES
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A total of 17 cases of criminality have been recorded against suspects in Borno state within the month of January 2023 alone.
Commissioner of Police Abdu Umar told newsmen Friday that there were 4 Cases of Criminal Intimidation of suspects being in possession of dangerous weapons, 2 cases of Rape, 3 cases of Theft, 2 cases of Culpable Homicide and 6 cases of Criminal Mischief of Government Properties.
On rape, the Commissioner noted that “on the 30/12/2022 at about 0700hrs One Madam Rhoda Hassan of Walama Village Shani LGA reported at Shani Police Station that, On the same date at about 1200hrs, after returning back to her house she saw one Haruna Birma 50yrs of the same address who was coming out from her room, she lighted up the room that she suspected him, and started interrogating her daughter One Liyatu Hassan 13yrs and she confessed that the suspect raped her on the 24/12/2022, 28/12/2022 and on the 30/12/2022 respectively when she traveled out from the Village. The suspect was arrested and the case is under investigation.
Again “On the 19/01/2023 at about 1521hrs, this case was transferred from Gwange Police Station to the State Criminal Intelligence and investigative Department for further investigation,
That on the 23/12/2023 at about 1820hrs, One Mustapha Ali of Ruwan Zafi area of Maiduguri, reported at Gwange Police Station that, on the same date at bout 1340hrs, One Sadiq Musa ‘M’ of the same address, lured his daughter One Zainab Mustapha Ali 7yrs of the same address, and took her into their neighbor’s house situated at the same address, where he had sexual intercourse with her without her consent. Hence his report and suspect arrested for investigation and subsequent prosecution. The case has since been referred to Anti Human Trafficking section for further action.
On armed robbery, the CP said that on 5/01/2023 at about 2200hrs, one Bukar Aliyu Gana a commercial tricycle rider of Jajeri ward Maiduguri, reported to crack patrol team, that on the same date at about 2140hrs, three young men armed with knives boarded his tricycle from Pompomari bye-pass to Garki guest inn, and that while on their way, the young men robbed him of his tricycle valued at N950, 000, the crack team on patrol later sighted the hoodlums, gave them a hot chase and arrested two of the armed robbers namely, Abubakar Ibrahim 22yrs, Audu Isa 21yrs, both of Dubai area Maiduguri. They equally recovered the stolen tricycle and both suspects confessed to the commission of the crime, one of the knives used in the commission of the crime was also recovered from the culprits. Efforts are on towards the arrest of the 3rd suspect, one “Abba tortoise” who evaded arrest.
VANDALIZATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES, MISCHIEF, THEFT AND RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY:
“On the 16/01/2023 at about 1400hrs, this case was transferred from Gubio Division, to state CID, stating that on 01/01/2023 at about 0200hrs, One Baiya second name yet not known who is presently at large, One Kangadi Modu and One Hassan Isah all of Gubio Local Government area, Borno State, Criminally Conspired and trespassed on an electric transformer located behind the said Hassan Isah’s House at Gubio South with a hacksaw and pliers, where they vandalized and removed two electric cables copper wires from the said transformer and hid the stolen Government properties at the same Hassan Isah’s House, where the said Kangadi Modu of the same address, was arrested on the 04/01/2023, along with two amour cables and One Hacksaw recovered as exhibits.
“On 20th/1/2023 at about 0100hrs I am operative of RRS have arrested one suspect Morris in connection with the theft of armoured cable belonging to Maiduguri gas plant/emergency plant project at transition company of Nigeria (TCN) Baga road.
” The suspect is part that employed the security guard for the company. The suspect is under our custody and investigation is going.”
Meanwhile, the CP enjoined all peace-loving people of Borno to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation, as all adequate security assets have already been strategically put in place to ensure their safety and security throughout the year Insha Allah.
While lauding the commitment of the operatives for these success recorded within the shortest period, and other operations across the state, he said he has equally ordered for rigorous patrol of the general areas of the state to arrest the fleeing criminals and a thorough investigation of those arrested.
” I am furthermore assuring members of the public of the command’s strong resolve to do everything necessary for continual improvement in public security while enjoining all and sundry to always avail the police and other security agencies of their support and cooperation.”
Borno police commands records 17 cases of criminality within the first month of 2023
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VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At 2nd UN Food Systems Summit In Addis Ababa

VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At 2nd UN Food Systems Summit In Addis Ababa
By: Our Reporter
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has departed Abuja for Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital, to represent Nigeria at the second United Nations (UN) Food Systems Summit being held from July 27 to 29, 2025.
Senator Shettima will join other global leaders at the high-level event on advancing the transformation of the coffee value chain as well as engage in other roundtables and meetings aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s food security drive.

The summit will bring together global leaders to reflect on progress made since the inaugural 2021 UN Food Systems Summit and accelerate commitments towards building resilient, inclusive, and sustainable food systems.
The VP will also participate in other events on the sidelines of the summit designed to spotlight real-world examples of food systems transformation, promote knowledge exchange and partnership, and inspire collective action through evidence-based solutions and creative expression.

One of the events on the sidelines of the summit is a ministerial roundtable on public finance, trade, and responsible investment to accelerate the transition, field trips, and networking sessions.
At a recent briefing by the Task Force on the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit, VP Shettima had outlined three key objectives for Nigeria’s delegation: positioning Nigeria as a leader of thought on African food systems reform, leveraging international partnerships aligned with domestic priorities, and advancing a private sector-led model for continental food transformation.

The summit is organised in collaboration with the United Nations, the governments of Ethiopia and Italy. #UNFSS2025
The Vice President is expected back in Nigeria after his participation in the activities at the summit.
VP Shettima To Represent Nigeria At 2nd UN Food Systems Summit In Addis Ababa
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Chinese Businessman, 80-year old Grandma Arrested as NDLEA Seizes “Colos” in Moimoi Satchets

Chinese Businessman, 80-year old Grandma Arrested as NDLEA Seizes “Colos” in Moimoi Satchets
By: Michael Mike
A Chinese businessman, Liang Tak You and an 80-year-old grandma, Mrs. Grace Ekpeme were among those arrested in the course of last week by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in nationwide interdiction operations leading to the seizure of consignments of Colorado, a synthetic strain of cannabis hidden in bean pudding (moimoi) sachets and Canadian Loud, another strong strain of cannabis concealed in canned food items imported from Canada.
According to a statement on Sunday by the spokesman of the anti-narcotics agency, Femi Babafemi, Liang was arrested by NDLEA operatives at the arrival hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos last Friday based on actionable intelligence.

He said the suspect, who arrived Nigeria from Bangkok via Dubai, UAE, on Emirates Airline flight, is a Chinese national, naturalised and based in Malaysia, but flew to Thailand where he picked two suitcases filled with 50 parcels of Loud weighing 26.1 kilogrammes before heading to Nigeria via UAE.
Babafemi said upon his arrival at the Lagos airport, NDLEA operatives who were tracking his movement from his port of departure allowed him to pass through necessary protocols before picking him up on his way out of the airport.
The octogenarian grandma, Mrs. Grace Ekpeme, according to Babafemi, was arrested at Edet-Nsa street, Base Site, Calabar South, Cross River state with over 3 kilogrammes skunk in the early hours of Saturday following intelligence on her drug dealing activities.
He said in Lagos, NDLEA operatives last Wednesday intercepted a suspect Chidi Agbafo along Epe – Ajah expressway while taking consignments of 21.7 kilogrammes Colorado, some of which were packaged in moimoi cooking sachets and 3.8 litres of codeine based syrup in a commercial bus to deliver in Warri and Oghara, Delta state.
The spokesman said at the Apapa seaport in Lagos, a total of 101 kilogrammes Canadian Loud factory packed in 202 tins of imported food item labelled ‘Bean Salad Mix’ and concealed in two Toyota Sienna buses in a container that came from Canada, were recovered, adding that the discovery was made during a joint examination of the container by NDLEA officers, men of Customs Service and other security agencies last Friday.

He said no fewer than 71,000 pills of tramadol, diazepam and exol-5 were recovered from Usman Musa by NDLEA operatives on patrol along Abuja- Kaduna highway last Wednesday when the suspect was travelling with the consignment of opioids in a commercial bus going to Kano.
In Borno, a 30-year-old lady Binta Usman was last Wednesday arrested by NDLEA officers who recovered 30.1 kilogrammes skunk from her house at Muna Moforo area of Maiduguri, with a follow up operation leading to the arrest of her accomplice Bala Abdullahi in the same area of the Borno state capital on Friday.
Babafemi said three brothers: Nanna Ozirinye, Chizom Ozirinye and Maxwell Ozirinye were on Saturday arrested when NDLEA operatives raided a cannabis plantation at bending corner forest, Idoani, Ose local council area of Ondo State where they destroyed 2,500 kilogrammes of skunk on an hectare of land and recovered already processed 121.4 kilogrammes of same psychoactive substance.
In Edo state, NDLEA officers last Wednesday raided the Asakpa community in Benin city, where they arrested a 26-year-old lady Bright Okon and recovered various quantities of Colorado, Loud, Arizona and skunk, all strains of cannabis as well as Methamphetamine from her.
He said while a total of 105.4 kilogrammes skunk was recovered by NDLEA operatives from an abandoned Honda car marked ABC 204 KM in Keffi, Nasarawa state, their counterparts in Niger state last Monday arrested a suspect Bashir Abdullahi with 6,400 pills of tramadol 225mg at Kasuwan Gwari area of Minna, even as a notorious drug dealer Jamiu Omolaja was taken into custody and 113 kilogrammes skunk retrieved from his enclave in Ifo, Ogun state last Thursday after a violent resistance and attack on NDLEA operatives by members of his gang.
Babafemi said a total of 10,910 capsules of tramadol were seized from a suspect Adamu Adamu (a.k.a Dankyado) by NDLEA officers on patrol along Gombe-Bajoga road, Gombe state on Saturday, while operatives in Kogi state last Thursday intercepted a consignment of skunk concealed inside garri, dried scent leaves, and other food items along Okene-Lokoja highway.
He disclosed that a follow-up operation in Abuja led to the arrest of 27-year-old Kindness Bala who was planning to travel to Katsina state with the cargo and later to Qatar.
Similarly, operatives in Kogi on Saturday recovered 23,600 pills of tramadol, 300 ampoules of pentazocine injection and 700 grammes of skunk from a truck at a motor park in Ayingba area of the state.
Babafemi said the War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) social advocacy activities by NDLEA Commands equally continued across the country in the past week.
Meanwhile, the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd), while commending the officers and men of MMIA, Apapa, Lagos, Cross River, Edo, Ondo, Nasarawa, Borno, Niger, Ogun, Gombe, Kaduna and Kogi commands of the agency for the arrests and seizures of the past week, praised their counterparts in all the commands across the country for pursuing a fair balance between their drug supply reduction and drug demand reduction efforts.
Chinese Businessman, 80-year old Grandma Arrested as NDLEA Seizes “Colos” in Moimoi Satchets
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Police arrest man for killing mother-in-law in Kogi over false theft alarm

Police arrest man for killing mother-in-law in Kogi over false theft alarm
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, Yayu Musa, for allegedly killing his 50-year-old mother-in-law, Atayi Abdul, in Olla Community of Omala Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the incident occurred on Friday, July 25, at about 8:00 p.m., when the suspect lured the deceased to her farm under the pretense that thieves were stealing palm fruits from it.
Upon arrival at the farm, Musa reportedly attacked and slaughtered the woman with a knife.
Police detectives were immediately mobilised to the scene where photographs of the crime scene were taken. The suspect was arrested and is currently in custody.
According to police sources, the family of the deceased refused evacuation of the corpse to the hospital for autopsy, opting for immediate burial in accordance with religious and cultural practices.
The command has deployed joint security patrol teams to the community to prevent a possible breakdown of law and order due to rising tension.
Investigation into the motive behind the killing is ongoing.
Police arrest man for killing mother-in-law in Kogi over false theft alarm
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