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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
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.
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By Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits launched an attack on Mahuta Village in Dandume Local Government Area in Katsina on April 8, 2025, at approximately 11:55 p.m., kidnapping six individuals, including a prominent local judge.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack was responded by joint security forces which led to a confrontation with the bandits, resulting in the successful rescue of one of the victims, Mr. Rabiu Tukur, a 49-year-old judge of the Lower Sharia Court Dandume.
Tukur was unharmed during the rescue operation, and efforts to locate and rescue the remaining five victims are ongoing.
The troops continue to pursue the bandits, with search and rescue operations intensifying in the area.
Bandit Attack on Mahuta Village, Judge Rescued in Dandume LGA
Pastor Kidnapped in Sanga LGA Kaduna as Military, police Launch Search Efforts
By: Zagazola Makama
Pastor Samson Ndah Ali, a 30-year-old pastor with the ECWA Church in Mararaba Abro, Sanga Local Government Area, in Kaduna State was abducted from his home during the early hours of April 8, 2025.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the kidnappers, believed to be armed, stormed the pastor’s residence at approximately 12:45 a.m. on the same day and forcibly took him to an undisclosed location.
A joint team of the Nigerian Army, police and the Department of State Services (DSS), have launched a coordinated effort to locate and rescue Pastor Ali, with a focus on ensuring his safe return.
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