Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force(NPF) FCT Command has foiled a robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, arresting one suspect while others fled.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that three incident occurred on Thursday at about 7:25 p.m. when a gang of 15 armed hoodlums stormed the park, attacking and robbing commuters and traders.

A distress call alerted the police, prompting the deployment of a surveillance team to the scene.

On sighting the operatives, the robbers fled, abandoning a Golf 3 vehicle with registration number RSH 193 DB.

One suspect was apprehended but was severely beaten by an irate mob before being rescued and taken to Asokoro Hospital for treatment.

Police recovered weapons from the abandoned vehicle, which has been impounded as part of ongoing investigations.

Police Foil Robbery at Gwagwalada Motor Park, Arrest Suspect

NIDCOM Demands Probe of Nigerian TikTok Workers in Kenya

By: Michael Mike

Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has highlighted the critical importance of implementing a Labour Mobility Law in Nigeria.

This reaction comes following headlines of the death of Ms. Ladi Olubunmi, a Nigerian and TikTok content moderator, employed by Teleperformance, the social media’s contracting firm in Kenya.

According to her, such legislation would establish frameworks to protect the rights and well-being of Nigerians employed abroad, ensuring proper documentation, monitoring, and support systems.

Dabiri-Erewa added that the creation of such law aims to prevent situations where Nigerian citizens face challenges related to employment conditions, mental health support, and the ability to return home when necessary.

The Chairman, NiDCOM extended heartfelt condolences to Ms. Olubunmi’s family, friends and colleagues.

She urges thorough investigation by Kenyan authorities to determine the circumstances surrounding Olubunmi’s untimely passing, while asking the Nigerian High Commission in Kenya to monitor the situation and provide necessary support to Ms. Olubunmi’s family during this challenging time.

She equally appealed to Nigerians in Kenya to remain calm throughout the whole process.

Dabiri-Erewa reiterated that the Federal Government through NiDCOM remains steadfast in its mission to protect and assist Nigerians globally.

She reminded Nigerians seeking employment abroad to engage only with reputable organisations and to be fully informed of their rights and the support structures available to them.

Ms. Olubunmi has been a staff member of the company since 2022. She was found dead and decomposing in her apartment in Nairobi, Kenya, last week, when she was absent from work for three days.

NIDCOM Demands Probe of Nigerian TikTok Workers in Kenya

France Hands Over Operational Equipment for Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics War

By: Michael Mike

The French government has handed over some operational equipment to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to aid the ongoing war against drug trafficking.

The donation was made on Thursday by the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Marc Fonbaustier, who commended the operational successes of the anti-narcotics agency, especially in areas of illicit drug control and high rate of prosecution and conviction of offenders.

The envoy who handed over some operational equipment donated by the French government to the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) at the agency’s national headquarters in Abuja, noted that the agency had done very well in the fight against illicit drugs and narcotics with over 57,792 arrests; 9.9 million kilogrammes of seizures and 10,572 convictions within a space of four years.

He added that Nigeria’s records of achievements in the fight against illicit drugs places the country in a good position for great partnership and collaboration with France.

The envoy said: “You’re one of the best in the world in terms of fight against illicit drugs and narcotics because of your operational successes, which give NDLEA an edge in terms of arrests, seizures, high rate of convictions and as such we can learn some lessons from you while you learn from us as well.”

In his remark, Marwa expressed appreciation for the donation of the equipment to NDLEA, noting that: “Nigeria and France have been good partners especially following the recent state visit by President Bola Tinubu to France.”

He stated that “the equipment are very important operational tools that will go a long way to enhance our work.”

He appealed for special training on investigation and cyber transactions as well as support for the Alternative Development Project initiative of the agency aimed at encouraging cannabis growers to embrace alternative crops.

France Hands Over Operational Equipment for Nigeria’s Anti-Narcotics War