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Kano Police Intercept Tramadol Worth Over N150m, Arrest Two Suspects

Kano Police Intercept Tramadol Worth Over N150m, Arrest Two Suspects
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kano State Police Command has intercepted a mini truck carrying six large bales of suspected tramadol tablets concealed beneath bags of cement, with an estimated street value of over N150 million.
Police sources said the seizure was made during a sting operation at Alharini village in the Ungogo Local Government Area.
According to the source, the truck was intercepted while disguised as transporting cement, but a thorough search revealed the concealed drugs.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident. They are Imrana Rabiu, the truck driver from Bene town in Kebbi State, and Muntari Shuaibu of Kofar Gabas in Babura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The sources reiterated the command’s commitment to combating drug trafficking and other criminal activities in the state in collaboration with other security agencies.
Kano Police Intercept Tramadol Worth Over N150m, Arrest Two Suspects
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President Tinubu Orders Reduction Of 2026 Hajj Fare

President Tinubu Orders Reduction Of 2026 Hajj Fare
*As VP Shettima gives NAHCON 2 days to effect president’s directive
By: Our Reporter
Following the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for an immediate review of the 2026 Hajj fares, Vice President Kashim Shettima has directed the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to come up with new fares for the exercise within two days.
This, the Vice President said, had become necessary considering continued appreciation of the naira against the dollar – a primary determinant for the pilgrimage fares.
VP Shettima who handed down the President’s directive on Monday during a meeting with management and board members of NAHCON at the Presidential Villa, called for synergy among national and state officials, including state Governors, in streamlining and adopting a new set of fares for the exercise.

He aslo urged prompt action by all stakeholders to ensure quick payments and timely remittances to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to facilitate a hitch-free exercise.
Fielding questions from journalists shortly after the meeting with the VP, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadeija, said the meeting convened at the instance of the Vice President was to finalise preparations for the 2026 Hajj operations, particularly the determination of fares for the 2026 exercise.
He explained that the goal is to reduce the amount payable by pilgrims for the exercise, given the current trend in the economy occasioned by ongoing reforms being undertaken by the Tinubu administration.

He said, “Rates have continued to improve steadily, with the naira appreciating based on the effects of the economic reforms of the government. The Vice President felt that if pilgrims paid ₦8.5 million to ₦8.6 million based on negative exchange rate last year, and the exchange rate has improved, then the changes should reflect in the current fares, and the benefits should also be passed to the prospective pilgrims.
“So, the commissions and all officers of the Hajj commission are here and they have been told to immediately go to look at more realistic exchange rates. If we achieve what we envisage, then we will have a very significant reduction in the Hajj.”
On his part, Secretary of the National Hajj commission (NAHCON), Dr Mustapha Mohammad, said the President’s directive would increase the number of intending pilgrims for this year’s exercise.
“It is a welcome development and the lower the Hajj fare, the better for Muslim faithful intending to perform Hajj. So, as directed by the Vice President, we will work tirelessly between today and tomorrow to see that we reduce it to the barest minimum and affordable rate for every Muslim faithful to have the opportunity to perform this very important pillar of Islam.”
Also, the Chairman, Kebbi State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and Deputy Chairman, Forum of the Chief Executive of 36 and the FCT Chairmen of pilgrims Board, Alhaji Faruk Aliyu Yaro, expressed delight with the presidential directive.

“We are very happy because the President and the Vice President have already intervened. We thank God for what they have said, which is expected to bring down the cost of Hajj fare. So, we are happy,” he said
President Tinubu Orders Reduction Of 2026 Hajj Fare
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Troops, repel Boko Haram attack, launch operation to rescue kidnapped victims in Konduga

Troops, repel Boko Haram attack, launch operation to rescue kidnapped victims in Konduga
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI in Borno have repelled an attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists who invaded Malari Village in Konduga Local Government Area, abducting three residents.
Zagazola gathered that the attack occurred on Sunday at about 1:30 p.m.
According to sources , the terrorists, who arrived on motorcycles, emerged from the bush and began shooting sporadically before abducting three persons identified as Hassan Maitulare, aged Mallam Modu Kawori, and another individual whose identity has yet to be confirmed.
The sources said the troops supported by the Police Crack Squad stationed in Konduga, CJTF, and local hunters, swiftly responded to the distress call and successfully repelled the attack.
The sources added that a coordinated search and rescue operation was ongoing to rescue the abducted victims and apprehend the fleeing terrorists.
Troops, repel Boko Haram attack, launch operation to rescue kidnapped victims in Konduga
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Trans-Border Security: Zulum travels to Niger Republic Community

Trans-Border Security: Zulum travels to Niger Republic Community
By: Our Reporter
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, on Wednesday, undertook a working visit to Diffa Region of Niger Republic on Wednesday.
The visit, which included a high-level security and economic delegation, focused on strengthening the existing collaboration between Nigerian and Nigerien forces in the ongoing fight against insurgency, particularly around the shores of Lake Chad.

Diffa is a community 17 km from Damasak town in northern Borno where thousands of Nigerians displaced by Boko Haram insurgency are currently taking refuge.
Zulum was received by the Governor of Diffa, Brigadier General Mahamaduo Ibrahim Bagadoma, and other senior officials. The leaders held closed-door meetings centered on joint patrols, intelligence sharing, and sustaining the recent gains that have pushed insurgents out of many of their former strongholds.

Zulum outlined plan to leverage the improved security situation to facilitate the return of thousands of displaced farmers to the vast and fertile agricultural lands around Dutchi town within the Lake Chad basin.
Part of the Governor’s entourage are Engr Bukar Talba, a member of the House of Representatives, Speaker, Borno State House of Assembly, Abdulkarim Lawan, and otheir senior government officials.
Trans-Border Security: Zulum travels to Niger Republic Community
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