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My Side of the Story: Ademola Addresses Viral Claims by Nigerian Workers in CAR
My Side of the Story: Ademola Addresses Viral Claims by Nigerian Workers in CAR
By: Michael Mike
Nigerian businessman Abdulrauf Ademola has responded to allegations made by six Nigerian workers in the Central African Republic (CAR), who accused him of passport seizure, unpaid salaries, and abandonment in a widely circulated vid4 we 00beo.
In a statement made available to newsmen at the weekend, Ademola refuted the claims, describing them as exaggerated and misleading.
Ademola clarified that the workers’ passports were not confiscated but were being processed for work permit extensions in Bangui. He said: “This is the second time we are Extending their permits because I want to ensure all our workers have legal status,” he said. “Nobody seized their passports at all.”
Addressing claims that the workers were abandoned at the mining site, he explained that operations were scaled down due to the rainy season.
“There are still 10 Nigerian workers and about 40 Central African employees with security on-site. A Chinese mechanic recently left, but workers are being rotated off duty gradually. Is this abandonment? Maybe I missed a call, but we did not desert anyone”, he said.
The workers had alleged they were owed 10 months’ salary, but Ademola countered that they had only been in CAR for five months, including time spent in the capital, Bangui.
He said: “They were paid allowances while in Bangui and received above-average wages once on-site, including food provisions. The dispute arose because I delayed two months’ pay due to bad weather and some workers’ misconduct.
“We were discussing adjustments, which likely triggered their social media outcry.”
Ademola insisted his account was backed by documentation and said he had informed the Nigerian Embassy in CAR to investigate.
“I have legal evidence for all my claims.This is an internal company matter, not a diplomatic crisis”, he explained.
He urged media outlets to avoid sensationalising the issue. “I appeal to journalists not to exploit this situation to create tension between Nigeria and CAR,” Ademola said. “We are peaceful Nigerians resolving a workplace disagreement.”
The Nigerian Embassy in CAR has yet to issue a statement on the matter.
My Side of the Story: Ademola Addresses Viral Claims by Nigerian Workers in CAR
Troops arrest two suspects, recover suspected stolen goods in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 1, Operation Enduring Peace, have arrested two suspected criminals and recovered a vehicle loaded with suspected stolen items at Berger Junction, Mista-Ali, in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The suspects were arrested at about 4:00 a.m. on September 18, 2026, following information about suspected criminals allegedly offloading stolen goods at the location.
The troops, acting on the report, swiftly mobilised to the area and arrested two suspects identified as Ibrahim Sulaiman, 33, and Ibrahim Husaini, 23.
The troops also recovered a Mercedes-Benz E220 vehicle allegedly loaded with suspected stolen items.
The recovered items included eight 25-litre containers of palm oil, four 4-litre containers of palm oil, two 50kg bags of rice, one 50kg bag of sugar, one carton of Maggi seasoning and an empty 25-litre jerrycan.
The suspects and recovered items were subsequently handed over to the Keystone Mista-Ali Outpost for further investigation and appropriate legal action.
Security sources said the arrest followed sustained intelligence gathering and patrol operations aimed at disrupting criminal activities and recovering stolen property in the area.
Troops arrest two suspects, recover suspected stolen goods in Plateau
GOC 3 Division engages Bokkos stakeholders over farmer-herder conflicts
By: Zagazola Makama
The General Officer Commanding 3 Division and Commander, Operation Enduring Peace, Maj. Gen. W.M. Dangana, has engaged district heads and other stakeholders in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State as part of efforts to address recurring farmer-herder conflicts in the area.
Maj. Gen. Dangana arrived at the headquarters of Sector 5, Operation Enduring Peace, in Bokkos at about 1:00 p.m. on September 19, 2026, where he was received by the Sector Commander.
The GOC thereafter proceeded to the Palace of the Saf Bokkos, where he held an engagement meeting with district heads and other stakeholders from across the local government area.
The engagement formed part of ongoing non-kinetic efforts by the military and other stakeholders to address the underlying tensions between farming and herding communities and promote peaceful coexistence.
Discussions with traditional leaders and community stakeholders are expected to support the identification of local grievances, strengthen communication with security agencies and help prevent disputes from escalating into violence.
The engagement was conducted peacefully and without any incident.
GOC 3 Division engages Bokkos stakeholders over farmer-herder conflicts
Troops neutralise suspected terrorist in Kaduna, others flee with gunshot wounds
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 7, Sub-Sector 71 Sanga, have neutralised a suspected terrorist during an offensive operation at Ungwan Nungu village in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The operation was conducted at about 8:00 p.m. on September 18, 2026, after troops deployed at Ungwan Nungu responded to intelligence on the activities of suspected terrorists operating from a hideout in the community.
Upon arrival at the location, the troops made contact with the criminals, resulting in a gun battle during which one of the suspects, identified as Bashir Mohammed, was neutralised.
Other members of the group reportedly fled the scene with possible gunshot wounds sustained during the encounter.
Troops have commenced efforts to track and apprehend the fleeing suspects, while operations continue in the area to prevent the criminals from regrouping and further terrorising surrounding communities.
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