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NESREA to partner Rwanda in Tackling Plastic Pollution

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NESREA to partner Rwanda in Tackling Plastic Pollution

By: Michael Mike

The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has initiated talks with the Rwandan High Commission in Nigeria for partnership in the area of environmental sustainability.

The Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor, who met with the Rwandan High Commission in Abuja on Monday, expressed the Agency’s interest in learning from Rwanda’s expertise and successes in combating plastic pollution.

He said NESREA specifically aims to exchange experiences and inculcate best practices in plastic waste management, leveraging on Rwanda’s notable progress, stressing that, “Nigeria is pushing for the Circular Economy growth and NESREA is at the forefront, likewise the ban on single-use plastics.”

Barikor expressed his admiration for Rwanda’s exemplary commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation, and thanked the Government of Rwanda for their support towards capacity building for staff through study visits, and noted the need for high level collaboration between the two countries on environmental protection and sustainability management.

The Rwandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Christophe Bazivamo noted the daunting challenge of tackling plastic pollution and reiterated the willingness of the government of Rwanda to collaborate with Nigeria.

He said addressing environmental issues is very important for any government as sustainable development is impossible without sound environmental protection considerations.

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Katsina police arrest gun runners, recover AK-47 magazines and ammunition

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Katsina police arrest gun runners, recover AK-47 magazines and ammunition

By: Zagazola Makama

Katsina State Police Command has arrested two suspected gun runners and recovered six AK-47 magazines and 305 rounds of live ammunition.

Sources said that on Jan. 27 at about 1400 hours, police on stop-and-search duty along Zaria Road intercepted two men riding a motorcycle in a suspicious manner.

The suspects were identified as Shuaibu Musa, also known as Abba, aged 30, and Ahmed Sani, 27, both from Ruwan Godiya Village, Faskari LGA.

A search of their luggage led to the discovery of the weapons and ammunition. Preliminary investigation indicated that the suspects procured the items from Jos for delivery to a notorious bandit leader, Isiya Kwashen Garwa.

The suspects and recovered exhibits are in police custody, while discreet investigation continues.

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Bandits abduct businessman and two wives in Zamfara

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Bandits abduct businessman and two wives in Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

The Zamfara State Police Command is investigating the abduction of a businessman and his two wives in the state.

It was gathered that on Jan. 29 at about 3:15 a.m., Alh. Ali Mada, 60, a businessman, along with his wives, Zainab Ali, 50, and Rakiya Ali, 48, were abducted by armed bandits.

The attack reportedly occurred quietly, with no gunfire or disturbance heard from the victims’ residence.

Security forces promptly mobilized a team to the scene to gather information and begin investigations. Efforts to trace and rescue the abducted family members are ongoing.

Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

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Security forces intercept gunrunner delivering arms to Zamfara bandit Kingpin Abdul Baleri

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Security forces intercept gunrunner delivering arms to Zamfara bandit Kingpin Abdul Baleri

By Zagazola Makama

Security forces in Sokoto State intercepted two suspected gunrunners transporting weapons to a notorious bandit kingpin in Zamfara State.

A source said on Jan. 27 at about 10:00 p.m., personnel from PMF 7, conducting routine stop-and-search operations at Bimasa in Tureta Local Government Area, stopped two men riding motorcycles who appeared suspicious.

The suspects were identified as Alkamatu Nasiru and Shahidu Ibrahim, both from Yan Matankari Village, Anka LGA, Zamfara State. Upon search, they were found wearing army camouflage bulletproof jackets under their native attire and in possession of two knives.

“The suspects confessed that they were en route to receive AK-47 rifles for delivery to Abdul Baleri, a known bandit kingpin operating in Zamfara,” the source added.

Investigation is ongoing to determine the source of the firearms and identify other accomplices involved in the illicit arms supply.

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