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Easter: FFS Issues Water Safety Guidelines, Barbecues Warning

Easter: FFS Issues Water Safety Guidelines, Barbecues Warning
By: Michael Mike
The Controller General, Federal Fire Services (FFS), Engr. Abdulganiyu Jaji has issued urgent warnings regarding water safety and the risks associated with lighting barbecues as Christians celebrate Easter festival.
The CG, said with many families planning outdoor gatherings especially around the beach, they need vigilant near water bodies ( including swimming pools) and cautioned against unsafe barbecue practices that could lead to accidents or fires.
Jaji, in a statement he personally signed, advised families , especially overzealous youths to avoid lighting barbecues in areas prone to high winds or near dry vegetation, as this can quickly escalate into a fire hazard.
The Fire Service boss, who congratulated Christians on the Easter celebration, also appealed that with increased activity around pools, lakes, and beaches, swimmers are urged to stay within designated safe areas and be mindful of the potential dangers posed by cold water or strong currents.
He noted that adhering to safety precautions, including proper supervision and keeping to guidelines, are key to preventing incidents over the Easter weekend.
He said, ” It’s a fact , that Easter is a time for family fun but it’s also important to stay vigilant and keep fire safety top of your mind during the celebrations.
“While the warmer weather means that families, peer groups, will be visiting beaches, rivers and lakeside spots, but, it is also important to warn of the dangers that lurk beneath the surface
“Even when it’s a warm, sunny day, the water can still be cold enough to induce Cold Water Shock, which can seriously affect your breathing and movement.
“There may also be strong currents which can pull even the most experienced swimmers under the water. That’s why we are urging the public not to be tempted to take a dip in open water spots such as rivers and lakes, no matter how tempting they may look.
“If you fall in the water, float on your back. Easter is also a time for delicious treats, but it’s important to stay safe in the kitchen. Never leave cooking unattended. If you need to leave the kitchen while cooking – even for just a few seconds – take pans off the heat or turn them off completely.
“Be mindful of hot surfaces; keep flammable items such as oven mitts, tea towels and cables away from the cooker top.
He also urged citizens to embrace harmony and national cohesion.
Commenting on incessant fire outbreaks caused majorly by tanker fired, the FFS boss expressed his agency’s resolve to always respond further improve it’s respond time to disaster and other emergencies.
He also disclosed that the services partnership with major stakeholders was yielding results.
Easter: FFS Issues Water Safety Guidelines, Barbecues Warning
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Katsina Police Foil Banditry Attack, Rescue Kidnapped Victims

Katsina Police Foil Banditry Attack, Rescue Kidnapped Victims
By: Zagazola Makama
Police in Katsina State foiled a banditry attack on May 8, 2025, and successfully rescued two kidnapped victims in Matazu Local Government Area. The attack took place around 1400hrs when armed men, suspected to be bandits, targeted farmers working in the Ilali village area.
The bandits abducted two individuals, Sada Maraya, 45, and Basiru Magaji, 47, both residents of the village.
Upon receiving a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) mobilized a team of patrol officers and swiftly responded to the scene. The police engaged the bandits in a gunfight, forcing them to flee into a nearby forest.
The victims were rescued unharmed, and efforts to apprehend the fleeing bandits are ongoing.
Katsina Police Foil Banditry Attack, Rescue Kidnapped Victims
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Six Military personnel, two civilians arrested over death of suspect in kaduna

Six Military personnel, two civilians arrested over death of suspect in kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast Six Military personnel and two civilians were arrested in connection with the alleged torture and death of a 65-year-old man, Surajo, popularly known as “Alhaji M,” in Millennium City, Kaduna.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident reportedly occurred on May 3, 2025, when two civilians, Alhaji Adamu Jinjiri, of Shehu Laminu Road, Unguwan Rimi, and Ibrahim Yakubu, of Maladanga Road, Unguwan Rimi, apprehended the deceased over allegations of conspiracy and theft.
The suspects accused the victim of aiding one Yahaya Aleiru, currently at large, in stealing a cow and an electrical distribution box. They allegedly handed Surajo over to operatives of the Millennium City Strike Force, a military security unit in the area.
According to a police sources, the victim was severely tortured at a checkpoint by the military personnel, including one Lieutenant Alhassan Musa and five others, leading to his collapse.
Surajo was later rushed to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.
Sources from the Kaduna State Police Command said all eight suspects, including the six soldiers and the two civilians who initiated the arrest, have been taken into custody.
“The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Kaduna, for discreet investigation,” a police source told Zagazola Makama.
Six Military personnel, two civilians arrested over death of suspect in kaduna
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Zulum Resettles 6,000 Families from Dikwa, Mafa

Zulum Resettles 6,000 Families from Dikwa, Mafa
… To Upgrade Skill Center at Maiduguri Correctional Facility
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum Umara, has announced the resettlement of 6,000 families displaced by Boko Haram insurgents. The families mostly hailed from Dikwa and Mafa local government areas.
Zulum announced the plan on Monday at Muna IDP camp, one of the largests with about 11,000 families taking refuge due to the over a decade old crisis in Borno.

Addressing journalists, Zulum reiterated that the resettlement became imperative due to the high-level of illicit activities in the camp.
“Boko Haram can never be eradicated without resettlement taking place. People have to go back to their homes and earn their livelihood. We have observed that in the IDP camp, there is increasing prostitution, increasing gangsterism, cases of child abuse and other criminalities,” Zulum said.
He added, “If you could remember, about four years ago, we announced that all formal IDP camps within Maiduguri metropolis would be closed. So far, so good, we have closed all down, about 12 of them. We have two informal camps remaining. We have resettled about 75% of the IDPs here (Muna camp), and the remaining 25% will return to their ancestral localities in the next few days.

According to Governor Zulum, each of the 6,000 families will receive food aid, shelter materials, and access to healthcare services as part of the resettlement process.
The Governor also announced that while each head of both male and female households receives N100,000, an additional N50,000 will be distributed to the housewives.
… To Upgrade Skill Center at Maiduguri Correctional Facility
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum also announced a plan to upgrade the vocational and skill acquisition centre at Maiduguri Maximum Security Correctional Facility to enhance rehabilitation and reduce the tendency for inmates to relapse into criminal activities.
The Governor who visited the facility on Monday morning emphasised that the essence of prison sentences is to transform lives, not just to confine individuals. He said, “I am here to examine the living conditions of the inmates here, especially in the areas of technical and vocational skills.
The essence of keeping them at the correctional facility is largely to reform them, but this cannot be feasible without facilities on the ground. We can also examine cases of some inmates, and within the ambit of the law, we will look to the possibility of releasing those convicted of minor offences,” Zulum said.
Governor Zulum was accompanied by a member of the House of Representatives, Engr Bukar Talba, Acting Chief of Staff, Dr Babagana Mallumbe, Special Adviser on Religious Affairs, Shiekh Modu Mustapha, and the permanent secretary of the Government House, Barrister Mustapha Ali Busuguma.
Zulum Resettles 6,000 Families from Dikwa, Mafa
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