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Reps to investigate attack on Kuje correctional centre
Reps to investigate attack on Kuje correctional centre
The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the attack on the Nigerian Correctional Medium Security Custodial
Centre (NCSMSCC) in Kuje.
This followed the adoption of a motion by Rep. Sha’aban Sharada (APC-Kano) at the plenary in Abuja, on Thursday, following the recent attack on Kuje Prison by suspected terrorists.
It would be recalled that on July 5, 2022, terrorists attacked the NCSMSCC in Kuje, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja.
Sharada expressed worry that the development made the country and the FCT in particular, vulnerable and under the fear of attacks, risk, intimidation and all sorts of threats.
He said this was due to large number of criminal escapees in the country.
He raised concerns over enormous resources expended by the Federal Government toward ensuring public security and welfare.
He expressed worries that the Kuje custodial centre attack and its terrible outcome along with several related crimes against national security were on the increase.
This, he said, was despite stakeholders commitment toward equipping the
national security enforcement and intelligence community with significant appropriation of funds.
He said that public peace and safety would continue to be threatened if urgent steps were not taken to address the situation.
The house therefore, urged the Federal Government to implement the laudable recommendations of the National Security Summit organised by the leadership of the House of Representatives in 2021.
The house said that this came with broad national stakeholder participation.
The house mandated the Committees on National Security and Intelligence, Interior, Reformatory Services, Defence, Army, Airforce and Navy to investigate the causes.
The house also urged the committee to look at the dimensions and effects of the unfortunate Kuje custodial centre attack and report back within four weeks for further legislative action.
Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja
By: Zagazola Makama
A 45-year-old man, identified as Samuel John, has been rescued by a joint team of police and vigilantes after being abducted and severely injured by suspected kidnappers in the Polosa area of Suleja, Niger State.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Friday, June 27, when hoodlums reportedly stormed the community and whisked the victim away from his residence.
According to the sources, a vigilante member, raised the alarm, prompting an immediate response from security operatives attached to the ‘B’ Division Suleja and members of the local vigilante group.
The combined team pursued the kidnappers into the surrounding bush. On sighting the advancing security team, the assailants attacked the victim with machetes, inflicting deep cuts on his head and both hands before abandoning him and fleeing the scene.
The victim was quickly rescued and rushed to the General Hospital Suleja, where he is currently receiving medical attention.
Kidnap victim rescued with machete wounds in Suleja
Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Alkali Usman, a Sharia Court judge attached to the Higher Sharia Court in Birnin Tudu, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has escaped from captivity after being abducted by unknown gunmen.
Zagazola Makama learnt from reliable sources that Usman, who was reported kidnapped on June 26, returned home safely on Friday morning, June 27, at about 10:00 a.m., according to local sources.
Upon his return, the judge was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he received medical attention and was subsequently discharged.
He was later debriefed by security operatives and reunited with his family.
Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding his escape.
Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara
Soldier handed over to police for allegedly stabbing ex-colleague to death in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A serving soldier has been handed over to the police in Maiduguri for allegedly stabbing a dismissed military personnel to death during an argument in the Kasuwan Fara area of the Borno State capital.
Zagazola Makama report that the suspect, identified a Lance Corporal of the 7 Division, was brought to the police by a senior officer on June 27.
Sources said that the incident occurred at about 2:00 a.m. on June 26, when Suleiman allegedly stabbed the victim, Musa Adamu, a dismissed soldier, in the chest with a jackknife following a heated disagreement.
The victim was rushed to the Borno State Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor. His remains have since been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
The police have transferred the case and the suspect to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for thorough investigation and possible prosecution.
Soldier handed over to police for allegedly stabbing ex-colleague to death in Borno
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