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Ember Months: NDLEA warns commuters against hard drugs in Borno
Ember Months: NDLEA warns commuters against hard drugs in Borno
By: Bodunrin Kayofe
The Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Borno State Joseph Icha has warned that hard drugs can cause instant death to commuters risking it’s consumption during the pending yulitide.
The Commandant who was speaking during the 2022 “ember month” enlightenment by the Federal Road Safety Corp (frsc) called on commuters in the State to avoid drug abuse entirely during the pending celebration ahead.
Commandant Icha who gave a good will message during the flag off of the ember month exercise in Maiduguri noted that it was in the interest of all, both drivers and passengers to flee completely from mis use of drugs or alcohol if they wish to stay alive to enjoy the yulitide period.
Representative of the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Bello Fago called on stake holders to imbibe what has been taught to them during the enlightenment campaign which took place at the premises of the Borno Express transportation company.
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He remarked that the main concerns of commuters during the period under review should be “overspeeding, purchase of inferior spare parts especially breaks and off course miss use of all manner of hard drugs.
The Commissioner of transportation who represented Governor Babagana Zulum commended the frsc for keeping faith with the people all these years in-spite of the lingering insurgency in the state.
” I must commend you for helping us in keeping our people alive in-spite our numerous challenges.
” We are also happy with you for keeping the synergy with other security agencies alive. We are aware of the vulnerability of some of the roads in the state yet you continue savings lives and properties on a daily basis.
” I call on the frsc and the road users to be more cautious, sensitive and vigilante in controlling these issues.
On overload by commuters, the Governor called on various groups in the motor park to initiate new strategies to bring the menace to the nearest minimum.
Present at the occasion was sector commander Boyi Utten and several other security heads and partners in the road sector.
Ember Months: NDLEA warns commuters against hard drugs in Borno
Bandits abduct two, escape with motorcycles after gun duel in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits have abducted two persons and carted away two motorcycles after blocking the Sado–Gidan Kano road in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara state.
Sources said the incident occurred on April 20 at about 4:30 p.m. when the attackers barricaded the road and halted movement along the axis.
According to the sources, a joint security team comprising police operatives, personnel of the Area Command and 78 PMF Squadron was swiftly mobilised to the scene following a distress call from a vigilante member.
The sources said on arrival, security forces engaged the bandits in a gun battle, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes.
However, the attackers succeeded in abducting two persons and escaping with two motorcycles during the exchange.
The identities of the kidnapped victims were yet to be confirmed at the time of filing the report.
Security sources said the area had been cordoned off, while search and rescue operations were ongoing to secure the release of the abducted persons.
They added that further updates would be communicated as investigations continued.
Bandits abduct two, escape with motorcycles after gun duel in Zamfara
Troops arrest suspected intruder at Army school in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) under Sector 2 have arrested a suspected intruder at the Army Command Secondary School in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 12:30 p.m. on April 20 after he was found attempting to gain entry into the school premises by jumping over the fence.
The sources said the individual was immediately taken into custody by troops on duty at the location.
The apprehended suspect has since been handed over to the Nigeria Police for further investigation and necessary action.
Security authorities reiterated the importance of vigilance around critical infrastructure, adding that measures were in place to prevent any breach of security within the area.
Troops arrest suspected intruder at Army school in Plateau
Troops neutralise 3 terrorists, recover rifles and motorcycles in Babbangida fighting patrol
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 233 Battalion, operating in the Babbangida general area of Yobe state, in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), have neutralised three terrorists during a fighting patrol operation in Nanewa village.
Military sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was conducted at about 5:30 p.m. on April 19 when troops on patrol in the area made contact with an ambush laid by suspected terrorists lying in wait along the route.
The patrol team, however, successfully fought through the ambush and engaged the assailants in a gun duel, resulting in the neutralisation of three terrorists.
Following the encounter, troops recovered three AK-47 rifles and five motorcycles abandoned by the fleeing attackers.
The operation was completed without casualties to friendly forces, while the patrol team later returned safely to base at about 7:15 p.m.
Security sources described the general situation in the area as calm but unpredictable, noting that troops’ morale and operational efficiency remain high.
They added that sustained patrols and clearance operations were ongoing to deny terrorist elements freedom of movement within the theatre.
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