Two Missing, Five Injured in Bayelsa Boat Mishap

By: Zagazola Makama

Security agencies have launched a search operation for two missing persons following a boat accident on the Ekewe River in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 15 at about 11:49 a.m. when an Enisco Security Boat, powered by a Suzuki 250 Outboard Engine and driven by one Samson Notice, collided with a hand-pulled wooden canoe carrying seven passengers, including children.

Five of the passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries and are currently receiving treatment at the Ekewe Community Clinic, while two individuals remain unaccounted for.

Police officers visited the accident scene, and the driver of the security boat has been taken into custody while the boat has been impounded.

Authorities have assured that an intensive search operation is ongoing to locate the missing victims.

Two Missing, Five Injured in Bayelsa Boat Mishap

FCT Remains Calm as Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Investigate Multiple Incidents

By: Zagazola Makama

Security situation remains relatively calm and peaceful, with no major incidents within the
Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Zagazola reported.

However, Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the FCT police is currently investigating several incidents, including vehicle theft, homicide, kidnapping, and armed robbery.

On March 15, 2025, at about 2115hrs, one Samson Eriba of Life Camp reported the theft of his official Ford Ranger vehicle with FCTA registration number 08A 13 CT, which was taken from Bamboo’s Garden, Kado Life Camp. Upon receiving the report, police detectives deployed digital forensic tools, leading to the recovery of the vehicle at Toll Gate, Kaduna State. Investigation is ongoing.

In another development, the police arrested one Nobu Ebubechi Daniel of Waru-Apo for allegedly causing the death of a man following a dispute at a Point-of-Sale (POS) stand in Utako. The incident occurred on March 14, 2025, when the suspect allegedly pushed the victim, John Abdul Malik, causing him to hit his head on the ground. He was rushed to the National Hospital, where he was later confirmed dead. The suspect is currently in police custody undergoing interrogation.

The decomposed body of Yuda Garba, the village head of Dagachi Hamlet, who was kidnapped on March 11, 2025, has been found in a bush at Takula, Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State, near the Nomadic Forest and Kuyeri, FCT.

The police, in collaboration with community members, recovered the body, which was positively identified by relatives. Efforts are ongoing to rescue other abducted victims unharmed.

On March 16, 2025, at about 2300hrs, police received a distress call from Earl Vent Estate, Apo, where a security guard, Adamu Usman, confronted a suspected robber who had been stealing aluminum windows from the estate. In the altercation, the guard inflicted multiple machete wounds on the suspect, who later died at the National Hospital. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.

“Further updates on these investigations will be communicated in due course, “ said the sources.

FCT Remains Calm as Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Investigate Multiple Incidents

Police Arrest NSCDC Officer Over Shooting Incident in Lagos

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force in Lagos has arrested a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer, Abah Gabriel, over the alleged shooting of a man in Ikorodu.

Police sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 15, 2025, at about 0900hrs at 3ple Hotel, Adamo, Ikorodu.

It was gathered that Gabriel, a Chief Corps Assistant attached to the Arms Squad Department of the NSCDC in Lagos, was on duty at the hotel when he allegedly had an altercation with one Imole Oyewole, 32.

Oyewole had visited the hotel, allegedly intending to smoke hard drugs on the premises. The dispute escalated, leading Gabriel to shoot Oyewole in the back of his left leg, causing him to fall unconscious.

The sources said upon receiving a distress call, police tactical operatives swiftly mobilized to the scene, documented the incident, and rescued the victim. Oyewole was rushed to Alheri Hospital, Adamo, Ikorodu, where he is currently receiving treatment.

The NSCDC officer was immediately taken into custody, and his AK-47 rifle with breech number 39246 was recovered as an exhibit.

The Lagos State Commandant of the NSCDC has been contacted regarding the incident.

Police Arrest NSCDC Officer Over Shooting Incident in Lagos