Crime
Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe
Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe
By: Our Reporter
The Police Command in Damaturu, the Yobe state capital has announced a ban on the use of Vehicle Tinted glasses and covered number plates in order to curb with criminal activities in the state.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim revealed that the use of tinted glasses and covered number plates has been discovered to have aided arbitrary perpetration of crime in the state.
“Intelligence gathered revealed that, people with dubious character hide behind tinted glasses to perpetrate crime thereby concealing their identity from security operatives and good members of the public.
“Similarly, some motorists are in the habit of covering their Vehicle Number Plates or removing it completely which makes it difficult to trace their identity in event of accident, traffic violation or further information required by police in curtailing crime.” The statement said
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According to the Police, it is therefore, pertinent to note that such acts are against traffic regulations and a breach of public safety.
“Consequently, the Command wishes to notify the general public that, punitive measures will be taken against motorists who contravene the offence of unauthorized use of tinted glasses. The command therefore gives [fourteen] 14 days grace period / ultimatum for users without license to remove same or face the wrath of the law.
“These includes vendors who counsel/procure/ cause such to be fixed on motor vehicle glasses who are hereby warned to desist forthwith as the Motor Vehicle (prohibition of tinted glasses) regulations describes it as an offence.
“Furthermore, motorists in the habit of covering their number plates or drive around in vehicles without number plates are liable to be arrested and charged to court accordingly.” The statement added.
Meanwhile, The Commissioner of Police, CP Haruna G. Garba psc advise motorists to adhere to all laid down traffic regulations and avoid unauthorized use of tinted glasses and covered Number Plates to enable effective policing of the state.
The Commissioner also reiterates his commitment toward ensuring public peace and safety in the state.
Police Ban Use of Tinted Glasses, Covered Number Plates in Yobe
Gunmen abduct pastor, two others on farm in Kajuru LGA
By: Zagazola Makama
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted three persons, including a clergyman, at Bauda Village in Maro Community, Kajuru Local Government Area.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victims, Rev. Anthony Lamba, 50, of ECWA Church Bauda Village, Christiana Anthony, and Danlami Zana, were seized while working on their farm on Friday afternoon.
Security forces were immediately mobilised to the scene, but the kidnappers had already fled with the victims to an unknown destination.
Efforts had been intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY) have neutralised three notorious terrorist kingpins during a successful ambush operation in Sabon Birni Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State.
Zagazola Makama report that the operation was conducted on July 25 between Mallamawa and Mazau villages in the Tsamaye/Mai Lalle District of the LGA.
During the operation, the troops neutralised the terrorists identified as Kachalla Nagomma, Gurmu and Ali Yar Daribiyar, and recovered three AK-47 rifles with magazines and a motorcycle.
Sources told Zagazola that the terrorists and their foot soldiers were in the area to collect ransom and illegal levies imposed on residents when they were ambushed by the troops.
The source said the operation has triggered widespread relief and jubilation among residents of Mai Lalle, Tsamaye, Rimaye and nearby communities across Sabon Birni and Goronyo LGAs.
“These terrorists have long tormented the communities with killings, kidnappings and extortion, so this success is a huge morale boost for the people,” the source added.
The troops have continued to intensify kinetic and non-kinetic efforts in synergy with other security agencies and local vigilante groups.
The military has urged members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information to assist the troops in sustaining momentum against criminal elements.
Troops neutralise three terrorist kingpins in Sokoto ambush
Two hunters killed, four injured in armed bandits’ ambush in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits suspected to be insurgents have killed two Hunters, operating under a local security outfit, and injured four others in a deadly ambush in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that the incident occurred on July 24 at about 4:00 p.m. when the security team was on a routine patrol around Iburo village, located within the Galadiman-Kogo District.
The armed assailants, numbering in their dozens, opened fire on the patrol team, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.
Two members of the Hunters, identified as Jafaru Baba Ali and Baba Ustaz, both male, died in the attack, while four others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
The injured personnel were evacuated and are currently receiving treatment at the IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna, where medical officials confirmed they are responding positively.
Security sources said the bandits also suffered casualties during the shootout but managed to retreat into the forest.
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