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Police Arrest 17 Drug Suspects, Notorious Car Thief in Abuja Raids

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Police Arrest 17 Drug Suspects, Notorious Car Thief in Abuja Raids

By; Zagazola Makama

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 17 suspected drug peddlers and a notorious armed robber in separate operations across Abuja.

Zagazola Makama confirmed that operatives from the Anti-Narcotic Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Maitama and Pegi Divisions carried out coordinated raids on criminal hideouts, uncompleted buildings, and known drug black spots.

During the operations, 17 suspects were apprehended, and a significant quantity of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, illicit drugs, 24 lighters, and scissors were recovered. Police say the suspects are undergoing interrogation, and those found culpable will be charged in court.

Notorious Car Thief Nabbed in Wuse

In a separate incident, the police arrested a suspected notorious car thief, Ibrahim Suleiman, 36, of Falele Village in Lokoja, Kogi State.

Suleiman was caught in the act of attempting to steal a Toyota Sienna Space Bus parked near Wuse Zone 3 Mosque during Juma’at prayers on Friday. An angry mob descended on him, but he was rescued by operatives from the Wuse Division.

During interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime. Investigations also revealed that he had previously been arrested in connection with a car theft and a robbery at First Bank in Abaji on June 13, 2024. At the time, he was caught by the then Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Abaji, CSP Alkali Lamido, in Gegu Community, Kogi State.

Further intelligence led to the recovery of seven master keys, two mobile phones, a pair of glasses, and a Peugeot 406 Saloon Car with registration number KAB 480 AA, dark ash in color. Suleiman admitted to being involved in multiple car thefts across Kogi and the FCT. He had been previously charged in court but was released. The suspect is now in custody at the Anti-Violent Crime Section of SCID, where investigations are ongoing.

Suspect Caught With AK-47 Magazine and Live Ammunition

Meanwhile, police operatives from Jabi Division arrested one Sadiq Abubakar Walama, 36, of Fafu Estate, Idu Yard, for being in possession of an AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 30 rounds of live ammunition.

Security sources confirmed that Walama was acting suspiciously when he was intercepted. Upon search, operatives also found a form bearing a military passport photograph. The suspect is currently in custody undergoing interrogation.

Three Dead in Abuja Traffic Accident

In another development, a fatal road accident occurred at about 6:20 p.m. on Friday at Sun City Traffic Light, involving a Hayab Truck with registration number Lagos FST 585 XY, belonging to Sany Company.

The truck reportedly lost control and ran into pedestrians who were attempting to cross the road. Five victims sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Jabi.

Three of the victims were confirmed dead, while the others remain in critical condition at the hospital’s emergency unit. The truck has been impounded, and an investigation into the incident is underway.

The FCT Police Command urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, while reiterating its commitment to ensuring public safety and security.

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BREAKING NEWS: 3 killed And 3,000 displaced as Devastating Fire Sweeps Through Kalari Settlement in Konduga, Borno State

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BREAKING NEWS: 3 killed And 3,000 displaced as Devastating Fire Sweeps Through Kalari Settlement in Konduga, Borno State

By: Zagazola Makama

A catastrophic fire has torn through the Kalari settlement in Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, claiming three lives and displacing over 3,000 people. The blaze, which erupted at approximately 1:00 PM, engulfed three villages, reducing more than 1,500 thatched houses to ashes.

Zagazola Makama gathered that In response to the disaster, the military, along with the Combined Joint Task Force (CJTF), mobilized swiftly to provide emergency assistance. Personnel from the 222 Battalion rendered first aid to the wounded and transported the injured to Maiduguri Specialist Hospital via Army ambulances.

The timely intervention of key local officials, including the Chairman of Konduga LGA, a Member of the House of Assembly, and the Commissioner for Environment, ensured immediate relief efforts for the affected families.

This incident comes on the heels of severe flooding that devastated Konduga LGA in September 2024, following the collapse of the Alau Dam. The flash floods from the dam’s collapse also affected Maiduguri and Jere LGAs, displacing an estimated 240,000 people. Many residents are still recovering from that catastrophe, and the latest fire disaster has further intensified the region’s humanitarian crisis.

An Official of SEMA, said the Borno State Government has made an urgent appeal for humanitarian aid to support the thousands affected by both the recent fire and previous flood disasters. Efforts are underway to provide shelter, food, and medical care to those impacted by these successive calamities.

BREAKING NEWS: 3 killed And 3,000 displaced as Devastating Fire Sweeps Through Kalari Settlement in Konduga, Borno State

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One Killed, Several Injured in Niger Communal Clash Over Farmland

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By: Zagazola Makama

A communal clash over farmland between youths from Gbajibo and Goragora communities in Jebba District of Mokwa Local Government Area has left one person dead and ten others seriously injured.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 5, 2025, at about 2:00 p.m., when armed youths from Gbajibo Community, predominantly of the Nupe ethnic group, launched an attack on Goragora, a Hausa settlement, allegedly over disputed farmlands belonging to the Nupes but cultivated by the Hausa settlers.

Armed with locally made guns and machetes, the attackers clashed violently with residents of Goragora.

Security forces were swiftly mobilized to the scene to restore order.

Eight individuals from Goragora and two from Gbajibo sustained various degrees of injuries. They were taken to the General Hospital Mokwa for treatment, but one of the victims was confirmed dead on arrival.

Security forces have restored calm to the area, with additional personnel and local vigilantes deployed to maintain peace and prevent further violence.

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Bandits Attack, Set Houses Ablaze, Abduct Five Women in Tsafe, Zamfara

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Bandits Attack, Set Houses Ablaze, Abduct Five Women in Tsafe, Zamfara

By: Zagazola Makama

A group of armed bandits launched a violent attack on Rakyabu Village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State on April 5, 2025, at around 6:30 p.m.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the assailants shot indiscriminately, causing panic among the villagers, and set several houses on fire.

The sources said that during the attack, the bandits abducted five women, including Rakiya Adamu and four other victims, before fleeing the area to an unknown destination.

Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were quickly mobilized to the scene, but by the time they arrived, the bandits had already deserted the village.

Sources have confirmed that efforts are underway to secure the safe release of the abducted women.

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