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Electronic Motorbikes Available In Nigeria By Q1 2023
Electronic Motorbikes Available In Nigeria By Q1 2023
By Michael Mike
Nigerians are to have the pleasure of having electronic motorbikes as Isreali and Japanese tech companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with NASENI PAN to assemble them in the country by the first quarter of 2023.
The Isreali Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman at the official launch and signing of the MoU on the introduction of electronic motorcycles into the Nigerian market by 2023 on Thursday in Abuja, said: “Today we are launching a real exciting project, a project that is a partnership between isreali and Japanese companies taking place in Nigeria.
“The project is timely because it will create a project that will work for Nigeria. We are talking bringing in electric motorcycles into Nigeria which will be a programme of green environment, cheaper way of transport, safer way of transport, it even has within it a technology that can help ensure that the motorcycles are only used for legal and appropriate means.
“Launching of electronic mobile motor cycles with devices that can detect illegal activities. Here we have isreali and Japanese tech companies with Nigerian entrepreneurs.”
The Executive Vice Chairman NASENI, Prof. Mohammed Haruna said, “We are the technology house of Nigeria, in the past, attempts to domesticate certain technologies in this country especially the automobile industry has not worked.
“NASENI has come into this partnership; Nigeria will not just be consuming this technology; we are here to ensure that we domesticate, produce and manufacture in Nigeria. We are Nigerians that after this collaboration the automobile industry will never be the same again.”
Chairman PAN, Ahmed Aliyu, said,
“This day is historic and memorable because NASSENI has set the ball rolling, technically NASENI has been ingenious. It has opened up the technological environment in Nigeria. And this partnership between Israel, Japan, NASENI with PAN as a facility where the assembling will be done.
The Chief Executive Officer of Wichtec, Chido Nwankwo, “If you look at what is happening all over the world right now you see that energy has become an issue. And this technology will go a long way to ease off the cost of movement and our duty is to take it to other parts of Africa.”
Chief Innovating Officer, Musashi Seimitsu, Toshihisa Otsika, “We been working for automobiles for the past 40 decades and we want to contribute to the African economy. What we want to achieve is to make Africa self sustainable through our product.”
Director of Paramera, Ayul Faz,
“We believe this is going to change so many things in Nigeria, it will improve transportation, greener energy and create jobs because we are going to build and assembly plant here in Nigeria”
Collins Igwe, a representative of
Heritage bank said, “We are very happy that they are bringing a technology that is not currently in this part of the world and we are very happy and hopeful that it will create jobs.”
Deputy CEO of SIXAI, Sasi Shilo, in his contribution said, “Our vision is to solve problems in the technology ecosystems. We plan to bring technology that will improve the finance service and reduce air pollution in Africa.”
Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
Two men have been arrested by the police over the killing of a Fulani herder, Musa Alh Tukur, 20, in Garin Kula, Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m., when the herder’s cattle grazed into an irrigation farm belonging to Abba Gwomu of Gwomu Village, destroying seedlings.
“An altercation ensued between the deceased and two men, Ibrahim Abubakar, 28, of Guyuk LGA, Adamawa State, and Gideon Joshua, 25, of Gwomu Village, Karim Lamido, during which the suspects beat the herder with a machete, resulting in severe head injuries,” the source said.
The victim was rushed to Jen Primary Health Care Hospital but died while receiving treatment. Items recovered at the scene include a machete, a spear, and a stick.
The suspects are currently in custody, and the case is being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for discreet investigation.
Security agencies have appealed to the public to remain calm and allow security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation.
Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba
Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Audu Lankai, also known as Ofisa, a repentant bandit leader, was reportedly abducted by members of the notorious Bello Turji faction during a rivalry clash in Batsari Local Government Area of Katsina State, but was later released and reunited with his family.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that LANKAI was released on Feb. 2, 2026, at about 8:20 p.m. at Malamawan Danbedi.
The abduction follows earlier reports of an ambush in which Lantai Officer, another bandit leader, was reportedly targeted by the Turji faction. On Jan. 28, Bello Turji, leader of the faction, released an audio recording claiming that Lantai remained alive but in his custody, citing ongoing investigations into alleged misconduct by Lantai.
“Lankai was released by Turji and safely returned to his family, sources while security agencies are closely monitoring the situation to prevent any attack that will affect communities within the areas ,” a source said.
The sources said that the troops will continue to maintain heightened surveillance in the affected axis and have urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities promptly.
Ex-bandit kingpin Lankai abducted by Bello Turji faction, later released in Katsina
Army troops of Operation Fansan Yamma repel bandits’ attack, recover arms in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, in collaboration with other security agencies, have repelled a bandits’ attack on Kola Village in Salame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2026, at about 6:15 a.m., following a distress call that a large number of armed bandits, wielding sophisticated weapons, had invaded the community.
According to the source, the Army Forward Operating Base (FOB) troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA and operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were swiftly deployed to the area
“The joint security team engaged the hoodlums in a gun duel that lasted for some time. The bandits were overpowered and fled into the nearby forest with their casualties,” the source said.
The added that during a combing of the surrounding bushes, the security operatives recovered one AK-47 rifle with 24 rounds of live ammunition, believed to belong to a neutralised bandit.
The team also recovered 48 rustled sheep that had been taken from villagers during the attack.
“No casualty was recorded on the side of the troops and the villagers,” the source said.
The sources said confidence-building patrols were ongoing in the area, while all FOB’s had been placed on alert to watch out for any injured bandits seeking refuge.
The troopd reassured residents of Salame and adjoining communities of sustained security presence and urged them to continue to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely and credible information.
Army troops of Operation Fansan Yamma repel bandits’ attack, recover arms in Sokoto
Two arrested over killing of Fulani herder in Karim Lamido, Taraba
Army troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA foil bandits’ attack, recover rustled animals in Sokoto
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