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NSCDC Arrests 12 Suspected Vandals in FCT during Sallah Holiday
NSCDC Arrests 12 Suspected Vandals in FCT during Sallah Holiday
By: Michael Mike
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) has arrested 12 suspected vandals at different locations within the federal capital territory during the sallah holiday.
Briefing reporters on Tuesday in Abuja, the NSCDC Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commander, Dr. Olusola Odumosu said the
arrest was made possible by the Tactical Squad of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure of the FCT Command who were on routine patrol during the festival to ensure safety of lives and properties in the Federal Capital City.
Odumosu said the suspects are Istifani Stephen, 43 years; Samson Danladi, 29; and Yakubu Thankgod, 35; Barnabas Sobok, 25; Zayyanu Muhammad, 21 years;
Others are Sani Wakili, 55 years; Usman Dankastina, 38 years; Abdulahi Saidu, 31; Ibrahim Haruna, 32; Sambo Abraham, 34: Umar Suleiman; Musa Ibrahim, 20
He noted that exhibits recovered from them include armoured cables, telecommunication masts accessories, three shoves, three dagger, an axe, pieces of galvanized iron rods and billboards, among others.
Commenting on the arrest, Odumosu, said the command was determine to bring to an end the rascality of vandals in the FCT.
He said: “You know, these criminals take advantage of festive season to perpetrate their heinous acts, we are not unaware of their tactics, that is reason we manned tighter surveillance during celebration period to beat them at their game
“It is disheartening that the Federal Government and the FCT Administration under the leadership of Barrister Nyesom Wike, are practically demonstrating their own part by providing the citizenry with the essential facilities to make life meaningful and here we have some unscrupulous elements busy Vandalizing this National Assets for their selfish interests, this must have to stop.”
Odumosu maintained that the FCT Command is poised to go all out come rain or shine to provide protection for all Critical National Assets and Infrastructure under their purview.
He said: “We are here to serve our father’s land, we have the responsibility to protect manhole covers, telecommunication masts and their accessories, water pipelines and other Critical National Assets provided by government to make life meaningful for the people of the FCT and we cannot renege in our efforts to actualize these all important National assignment.”
He however warned criminally minded elements to desist from sabotaging the efforts of the government or be ready to face the full weight of the law adding that disobedience to the law especially theft and vandalism of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure will not be treated with levity when caught.
The FCT Commandant appealed to FCT residents to assists the Corps with vital intelligence information to help them deliver on their mandate.
NSCDC Arrests 12 Suspected Vandals in FCT during Sallah Holiday
Indian factory manager slumps, dies in Edo community
By: Zagazola Makama
A 47-year-old Indian national, identified as Kalidass Arunachalam, has died after suddenly slumping while on duty at a factory in Ologbo, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the deceased was a production manager with Green Hills Agricultural Products Ltd. He was said to have collapsed at about 11:30 a.m. on Friday while working at the company premises.
Company representatives, including another Indian national, Tushar Tukaram Phadtare, along with the Managing Director, Suleman Dauda, and the Chief Security Officer, Lt. Col. Thompson Udom (rtd), rushed him to God’s Spring Best Care Hospital in the Obaretin Community for urgent medical attention.
A medical doctor at the facility, identified as Dr. Kingsley Dele, later confirmed Arunachalam dead while efforts were still being made to revive him.
Officials later visited the hospital where the body was found lying face up on a hospital bed with a drip attached. No visible marks of violence were observed on the corpse.
The remains of the deceased were deposited at the mortuary, and efforts are ongoing to contact the Indian Embassy to inform his next-of-kin and facilitate diplomatic procedures.
Indian factory manager slumps, dies in Edo community
Three missing after boat carrying passengers, vehicles capsizes in Taraba
By: Zagazola Makama
At least three persons, including a two-year-old child, are missing after a boat capsized on Friday night while ferrying passengers and vehicles across the Namnai River in Taraba State.
Zagazola Makama reports that the boat, which was transporting several passengers and three vehicles, capsized around 8:40 p.m. due to overloading and reckless navigation by the operator.
According to sources, the operator defied standing safety protocols by loading three vehicles onto the boat instead of the approved maximum of two. The mishap occurred while the boat was attempting to dock at the riverbank, when a strong wave destabilised it, causing it to overturn.
While many passengers were rescued by local divers and first responders, three victims identified as Aishatu Rilwanu, Baharatu Danasabe, and Yusuf Badaru, a two-year-old child all residents of Jantaro Ward in Mutum Biyu remain unaccounted for.
Rescue team were mobilised to scene as both community members and security personnel intensify the search and rescue efforts.
As of the time of filing this report, the rescue operation is still ongoing.
Three missing after boat carrying passengers, vehicles capsizes in Taraba
Security operatives arrest 22 suspected Aiye cultists in Ogun, including two soldiers
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Ogun have arrested 22 suspected members of the Aiye confraternity during a coordinated raid at Hilltop Hotel in Osiele, Odeda Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, which took place on Friday night, followed credible intelligence received by officers at the Odeda Division regarding the unlawful gathering of cultists at the hotel.
The sources confirmed that a joint tactical team comprising officers from Aregbe Division, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), and the Anti-Cultism Unit stormed the hotel and apprehended the suspects.
Among those arrested were 19 males, three females, and two serving military personnel, suspected to be linked to the cult group.
Items recovered from the suspects include one UTC axe, a cut-to-size barrel gun, and several blue beret caps, all identified with the Aiye cult group.
The sources said that the State Criminal Investigation Department’s Anti-Cultism Unit at Eleweran has been directed to conduct a discreet investigation into the incident, while further profiling of the suspects is underway.
The sources said individuals or groups found engaging in such criminal acts would face the full weight of the law.
Security operatives arrest 22 suspected Aiye cultists in Ogun, including two soldiers
Indian factory manager slumps, dies in Edo community
Three missing after boat carrying passengers, vehicles capsizes in Taraba
Security operatives arrest 22 suspected Aiye cultists in Ogun, including two soldiers
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