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RMRDC Establishes Toxicology Information Centre
RMRDC Establishes Toxicology Information Centre
By: Michael Mike
The Raw Materials and Research Development Council (RMRDC) has established a poison observation and treatment centre to curb unnecessary deaths in Nigeria.
This Toxicology Information Centre (TIC) is located in Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, to serve as data based and process point for all toxic and hazardous chemical stuff in Nigeria
The centre would also serve as initial place of call for individual and communities who are exposed to toxic and hazardous materials.
At the sensitization seminar to establish the TIC, the DG of RMRDC, Professor Hussaini Doko Ibrahim who was represented by a Director in the Council, Mr. Emmanuel Kwaya maintained that the main objectives of the service are to provide toxicological information about toxicology and continuous systemic collection of data that will assist in curbing the hazards emanating from contact with harmful raw materials.
He said: “This is a landmark event, in that something very important is about to happen. We are trying to set up a Toxicology Information Centre which is absolutely necessary not only to the mining sector but to other sectors.
“We are trying to create awareness and at the same time create a data centre because most centres in the world have centres like this where they get information in respect to ministry activities.”
The Project Lead of the Centre, Prof. Anoka Nja stressed that the Centre became inevitable because many Nigerians had been stripped to toxic chemical substances that lead to numerous casualties.
He assured the that the centre will play an important role in the prevention of toxicity.
He said: “With this Centre, people can know where to run to report when they are in danger. It is going to be an advisory centre to aid people in need of support.
“Nigeria has become exposed to toxicology and poisoning issues.
“They are exposed to various chemicals and when they are exposed they don’t have anywhere to go to. What we have done now is to build up a Centre where they can call in.
“When people are poisoned and ask what to do, they can be directed to this Centre We have trained doctors and Pharmacists in toxicology because people can come to them as trained Professionals to handle such cases of poison. This is what Nigerians have been waiting for.”
RMRDC Establishes Toxicology Information Centre
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Three persons were arrested following a foiled armed robbery along the Bauchi–Gombe Federal Highway in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Jan. 26.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 12:16 a.m. when armed robbers blocked the road near Kalajanga Hamlet via Bara Village.
Officers on routine patrol responded promptly, engaging the hoodlums and forcing them to abandon their operation and flee into the surrounding bush.
The trail of the robbers led authorities to the house of one Nasiru Ibrahim of Saddiya Hamlet, where two of his children, Isya Nasiru, 20, and Umar Nasiru, 18, were also arrested in connection with the case.
Recovered items included two sticks, a touch light, three bags, a local bullet-proof shirt, face masks, two pairs of shoes, an Oppo android phone, and several local charms.
Sources say Investigations are ongoing.
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
By: Zagazola Makama
Four people were killed and fifteen others injured in a lone motor accident involving a Glynlyon truck along the Ibadan–Oyo Expressway on Jan. 26.
Sources said the truck, with registration number LSD 221 YM, was coming from Kebbi State to Ogun State, carrying rocky stones as well as 23 passengers seated on the stones at the back of the vehicle.
The driver, identified as Muhammed Jibril of Adamawa State, reportedly lost control of the vehicle after hitting a pothole in the Fiditi area, causing the truck to overturn.
The heavy stones reportedly fell on the passengers, killing four instantly, while fifteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The injured were rushed to General Hospital Oyo for treatment, and the bodies of the deceased were evacuated to the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits on Jan. 25 abducted six people at gunpoint in Tauji village, Kanoma District of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, while the victims were observing Isha’i prayers.
Sources said one of the victims has been identified as Yahuza Mikailu, 40, while the identities of the remaining five are yet to be confirmed.
The abductors reportedly took the victims to an unknown location.
Efforts are ongoing by security operatives to track the bandits, rescue the victims, and apprehend the perpetrators.
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
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