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Flood: NUPRC donates food, non-food items to Imo communities

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Flood: NUPRC donates food, non-food items to Imo communities

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has donated food and non-food items to some oil producing communities affected by flood disaster in Imo.

The Chief Executive Officer of the commission, Mr Gbenga Komolafe who spoke at the presentation of the items in Owerri on Thursday, said  the gesture was part of its corporate social responsibility.

Represented by the Coordinator, Owerri Zone, Chief Andrew Uviovo, Komolafe urged the community leaders to distribute the items to the most vulnerable among them.

He said the gesture targeted victims of the recent flooding in some of the communities

Komolafe said the commission would replicate the gesture in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and other areas affected by flood disaster in 2022.

The items donated include 1,000 – 25kg bags of rice; 200 cartons of vegetable oil, 200 pieces of 4×6 mattress and 200 blankets

”We urge the people to cooperate with us, we urge you support us to checkmate oil theft and other challenges confronting the petroleum sector.

“We hope these palliatives will go a long way in helping you. We shall continue to collaborate in protecting the collective interests of our stakeholders,” he said.

Speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, the President of Obile Youths Association, Mr Kingsley Omoruka thanked the NUPRC for the gedture.

He urged the commission to employ more youths to tackle hunger and poverty.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that representatives of oil companies operating in the area attended the event. 

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Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State

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Troops Repel Bandit Attack, Rescue Lower Sharia Court Judge in Katsina State

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops have successfully repelled a bandit attack in Mahuta Village, Dandume Local Government Area (LGA), Katsina State, and rescued a prominent local judge, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, following the abduction of six residents on April 8, 2025.

Zagazola Makama informed by security sources that three attack occurred around 11:55 p.m. when armed bandits stormed the village, kidnapping six individuals, including Mr. Tukur, a 49-year-old judge with the Lower Sharia Court, Dandume.

The troops engaged the bandits in a fierce confrontation, successfully rescuing Mr. Tukur without any harm.

Efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing, with security forces intensifying search and rescue operations in the surrounding areas.

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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina

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Clash Between Commuters and Customs Officers Leads to Accident and Mob Violence in Maiadua, Kastina

By: Zagazola Makama

A clash between a Customs patrol team and commuters resulted in a serious accident at Koza Village, Maiadua Local Government Area (LGA), on April 8, 2025, at around 8:35 p.m.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the Customs team was in pursuit of a commuter vehicle when the incident occurred.

In the aftermath, an angry mob set fire to the Customs camp in retaliation for the accident. The situation escalated, but the Division Police Officer (DPO) quickly mobilized police personnel to the scene to restore order.

As of now, the situation has been brought under control, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.

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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

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Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

By: Zagazola Makama

In a daring rescue operation, the security forces successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued nine victims from armed bandits on April 9, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspected armed bandits, riding motorcycles, stormed Farin Dutse in Dangani, Musawa Local Government Area, and abducted several individuals.

However, the timely response from the Division Police Officer (DPO), who mobilized a Joint APC Patrol to the scene, led to a fierce gun battle with the bandits.

In the aftermath of the engagement, six females and three males were rescued and swiftly transported to the General Hospital Musawa for medical attention.

The victims are reported to be in stable condition.

Bandit Attack Foiled in Musawa LGA Kastina As Nine Kidnapped Victims Rescued

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