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CAR Viral Video Attempt to Undermine China-Africa Relations, says NGO
CAR Viral Video Attempt to Undermine China-Africa Relations, says NGO
By: Michael Mike
A non-governmental organisation, SINOAFRIK Media Documentation and Development Network has reacted to a recent viral video showing six Nigerians in the Central African Republic (CAR) complaining about abandonment and passport seizure by a Nigerian businessman working for a Chinese company.
In a press statement signed by its Programme Director, Austin Maho, and made available to the press, the body decried what it described as “unusual negative media sensationalisation about Chinese interests fueled by propagandist media” as responsible for the widely circulated video which it said “was designed to tarnish the image of the Chinese company and undermine China Africa relations.
It would be recalled that in a recent viral video, six Nigerians were lamenting their faith in the hands of a purported Chinese company which hired them in Nigeria, took them to the CAR and abandoned them without pay while also withholding their international passports.
Their sponsor, now identified as Abdulrauf Ademola, has issued a statement refuting the allegations made by the six Nigerian workers who accused him of passport seizure, unpaid salaries, and abandonment in the widely circulated video.
SINOAFRIK, in the statement, therefore cautioned Nigerians, especially social media users, to be wary of the antics of media manipulators who are out to destroy the relationship between Nigeria and China and Africa in general.
“China and Nigeria have grown from strength to strength in their relationship. The media should focus on the collaborative and productive relationship between both countries and be wary of the antics of propagandists and propaganda media who want to use every opportunity to discredit China and Chinese businesses operating in the continent by spreading fake news or distorting facts to achieve a predetermined objective which is usually designed to discredit China or set friendly countries against it,” the statement said.
It reiterated that China has, through practical actions, demonstrated commitment to China-Africa relations, in line with South-South solidarity and the Spirit of the Forum on China-African Cooperation (FOCAC).
“China has demonstrated commitment to China-Africa relations in line with South-South solidarity and the spirit of FOCAC, which has enhanced trade, investment and infrastructure development on the continent, fostering South-South engagement and global development,” the statement added.
The body called on media practitioners to remain vigilant and to always report on China and Africa in a fair, balanced, and truthful manner, reflecting the solidarity and mutual relationship that exists between China and Africa.
CAR Viral Video Attempt to Undermine China-Africa Relations, says NGO
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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