Crime
NDLEA boss warns on misuse of hard drugs during driving
NDLEA boss warns on misuse of hard drugs during driving
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Commandant of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Borno State Joseph Icha has warned that the misuse of hard drugs can cause instant death to commuters risking it’s consumption during the pending yulitide.
The Commandant who was speaking Tuesday 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 yulitide celebration ahead.
Commandant Icha who gave a goodwill message during the flag off of the ember month sensitization exercise in Maiduguri by the FRSC noted that it was in the interest of all, both drivers and passengers to flee completely from misuse of drugs or alcohol if they wish to stay alive to enjoy the yulitide period.
Also speaking representative of the Borno State Commissioner of Police, Assistant Commissioner of Police (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 in Maiduguri.
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 mis use of all manner of hard drugs.
The Commissioner of transportation Abubakar Tijani who represented Governor Babagana Zulum commended the FRSC for keeping faith with the people all these years of the lingering insurgency in the state.
” I must commend you for helping us in keeping our people alive in-spite our numerous security challenges on our roads
” 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.
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” I call on the FRSC and the road users to be more cautious, sensitive and vigilante in controlling these issues and more.
On overload by commuters, Zulum called on various groups in the motor park to initiate new strategies to bring the menace to the nearest minimum.
Sector Commander Boyi Utten also called on commuters to ensure they make defensive driving their watch word while using the roads.
Side attraction during the occasion were displays by the National Youths Service Corp (NYSC) members who used the occasion to caution people on many inscriptions surrounding defensive driving and the need to always have the right spare parts before going on a long journey.
Special plaques were also presented to several supporters if the FRSC including Governor Babagana Zulum and the Commissioner of transportation, Abubakar Tijani.
Several other security heads and partners in the road sector were present including the Nigerian Army and Customs, immigration, civil defense, the Department of state services, National youth service Corp (NYSC) and related unions like NURTW and NARTO.
NDLEA boss warns on misuse of hard drugs during driving
Crime
Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment
Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police have arrested the principal and former vice principal of Government Secondary School Shargalle in Dutsi Local Government Area of Katsina State over alleged theft of school property.
It was gathered that the case, transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, relates to an incident on 19 January 2026, when unknown persons broke into the school around 0600hrs and stole inverter batteries and other laboratory equipment.
Zagazola was reliably informed that Investigation led to the arrest of Principal Bashir Musa, 58, of Shadambu Low Cost Daura, and ex-vice principal Abubakar Aliyu, 48, of Shargalle.
Recovered items from the principal’s residence included four solar panels, five desktop computers, three CPU units, one solar battery, one printer, and two hair clippers, all belonging to the school.
The principal reportedly confessed to the theft.
Police said efforts are ongoing to recover additional stolen items and apprehend other suspects. Investigation is ongoing.
Principal, ex-vice principal arrested in Dutsi, Katsina State over alleged theft of school equipment
Three kidnapped, one injured in Katsina Fulani settlement
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits on early Monday morning invaded the Jibir Fulani Settlement Camp in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State, abducting three men and injuring another.
According to sources, the bandits stormed the camp at about 0025hrs, kidnapping Yusha’u Fulani Jibir, 32, and Bello Fulani Jibir, 35, and shooting Yusuf Lawal, 27, in the process.
Lawal sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment.
Efforts to track the attackers, block their escape routes, and rescue the victims are ongoing. Further updates on the situation will be communicated as investigations progress.
Three kidnapped, one injured in Katsina Fulani settlement
Army troops thwarted attack by bandits in Qua’an Pan, Plateau, recover AK-47 after gun battle
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Sector 9, Operation Safe Haven, on Saturday engaged suspected bandits in Kedeshi Village, Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State, and recovered an AK-47 rifle with ammunition.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the troops, deployed at Teng Village under Sub-Sector 9.2, acted on credible intelligence about suspicious movements around Kedeshi Village.
A patrol team was immediately mobilised to the area.
According to the sources, the troops made contact with the suspected bandits, who fled into the surrounding forest on sighting the patrol.
A subsequent search of the area led to the recovery of one AK-47 rifle with a magazine and 10 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources added that troops have sustained aggressive clearance operations in the area to flush out bandits believed to be hibernating within the joint operations area.
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