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NIDCOM Condemns Trafficking of 10 Nigerian to Ghana

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NIDCOM Condemns Trafficking of 10 Nigerian to Ghana

By: Michael Mike

Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa has condemned in strong terms, modern day slavery (human trafficking), following the intervention on 10 Nigerian girls trafficked to Ghana for prostitution., under the guise of “sales girls. “

Dabiri-Erewa said this when she visited Ghana to address the rescue of Nigerian girls trafficked to that country, as she commended the Chairman Board of Trustees (BOT) of NIDCOM, Ghana, Chief Calistus Elozieuwa and his team.

According to a statement on Monday by the Gabriel Odu of the Media, Public Relations and Protocols Unit of NiDCOM, also present in Ghana were the representatives of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, represented by the Deputy Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Amara Iwuanyanwu, and the Commissioner for Women Affairs of Imo State, Mrs. Nkechinyere Ugwu.

The Eze Igbo of Ghana, Chukwudi Ihenetu and Chief Calistus Elozieuewa, Chairman BOT, Ghana and the NIDO Team were also present.

The statement said the team were received by the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana , Amb Adeoye Ifedayo.

Dabiri-Erewa emphasized the need for a permanent solution to eradicate human trafficking in Nigeria, adding that: “We must declare a war against human traffickers”.

She urged parents to always question the whereabouts of their children when taken away by relatives or friends and encouraged collective efforts to ensure traffickers are named and arrested.

The NiDCOM Boss further mentioned that the rescued girls would be handed over to NAPTIP, who will in turn hand them over to their various states for total counselling and rehabilitation.

Acting Nigerian High Commissioner to Ghana, Amb. Adeoye Ifedayo, commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Organization (NIDO) in Ghana, and stressed the need to do everything to put a stop to human Traficking.

Meanwhile, the representative of the Imo State Governor, Rt. Hon Deputy Speaker Hon Amara Iwuanyanwu reiterated government’s commitment to the welfare and wellbeing of the rescued girls.

Also, the Plateau State Governor represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs also pledged to cater to the welfare and full rehabilitation of the stranded girls.

The delegation also met with the high echelon of the Ghanaian Police who pledged total cooperation in the war against human trafficking. The entire team later met with the girls.

The news of the situation of the girls went viral after being intercepted by the Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) in Ghana, which promptly alerted NIDCOM, leading to the swift intervention.

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Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

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Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

By: Zagazola Makama

A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.

The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.

Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.

He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.

He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

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Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

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Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.

Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.

The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.

“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.

According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.

The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.

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Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

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Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

By: Zagazola Makama

A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.

Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.

The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.

“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.

Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.

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