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UNIFEMGA Honours Ali SAN, High court Judge, Registrar, 29 others in Ilorin on Feb. 10
UNIFEMGA Honours Ali SAN, High court Judge, Registrar, 29 others in Ilorin on Feb. 10
By: Michael Mike
All is now set as Obafemi Awolowo University Muslim Graduates’ Association (UNIFEMGA) will on Saturday Feb. 10 celebrate 31 of its most distinguished members for their remarkable achievements and significant contributions to the growth of the Association.
In a statement from the National Secretariat of UNIFEMGA, Sister Shakirat Rasheed, the annual 14th edition of the award ceremony will take place at Bovina-View Hotel, Ilorin, Kwara State.
UNIFEMGA, comprising Muslim graduates from the erstwhile University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Osun State, according to the statement aims to recognize and honor its standout members.
The event will also feature a lecture entitled “Restoring the Trust & Confidence of Nigerians in their Leaders,” to be delivered by Justice Salihu Oloruntoyin Muhammed, a retired grand qaadi of Kwara-State Shariah Court of Appeal while Mr. Abeni Muhammed (SAN) will preside over the event as the Chairman.
Among the distinguished honourees are Prof. Yusuf Laolu Ali (SAN), a Professor of Practice at Federal University of Oye-Ekiti, Justice Fatimah Adejoke Sodamade, a Judge of the High Court in Osun State, Mr. Adetunji Kamardeen Bakare, the OAU Registrar, Alhaji Hakeem Toyin Salami, Permanent Secretary in the Oyo State Civil Service, and Professor Mrs. Lateefa Moyosore-Oluwa Durosinmi.
Speaking on the choice of the honourees, Alhaji AbdulFattah Olanlege, the National President, said that the individuals being honored were meticulously selected for their outstanding accomplishments across various domains of human endeavours.
“We are delighted to celebrate these 31 distinguished members who have not only excelled in their chosen fields but have also made significant contributions to the growth and development of UNIFEMGA,” Olanlege said.
“Their achievements serve as an inspiration to all our members and showcase the immense potential of our association.”
The UNIFEMGA Honours Day since inception has celebrated over 200 personalities who had distinguished themselves.
It is expected to attract a large gathering of dignitaries, academics, professionals, and members of the Muslim community.
The event will also be streamed live to enable members from all over the world to participate.
UNIFEMGA Honours Ali SAN, High court Judge, Registrar, 29 others in Ilorin on Feb. 10
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 212 Battalion deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers during an operation in Karnuwa general area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation followed intelligence provided by a local resident, Malam Muhammadu Ardo, concerning alleged cattle rustling activities within the area.
The troops reportedly mobilised to Karnuwa at about 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 2026, where they apprehended the suspects identified as Mallam Mohammad Abatcha, 28; Mallam Mamman Bukar, 18; and Malam Modu Hassan, 30.
According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while using a pickup vehicle with registration number WW 806 GZ Delta, allegedly employed in transporting stolen cattle.
The rustled cattle were recovered and immediately handed over to their rightful owners at the scene of the arrest.
Items recovered from the suspects included a bow and arrow, three mobile phones, five national identity cards and the sum of N20,650.
Preliminary investigation reportedly revealed that the suspects admitted to repeatedly stealing and selling rustled cattle to buyers in Maiduguri.
Security sources further disclosed that investigators suspect possible links between the suspects and members of the Islamic State West Africa Province or Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad due to alleged inconsistencies observed in their statements during interrogation.
Troops Arrest Three Suspected Cattle Rustlers in Borno
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 29 Battalion operating under the Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe (OPDS), have uncovered an illegal refining site and recovered about 600 litres of suspected stolen crude oil in Oyigbo Local Government Area of Rivers State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 10:00 a.m. on May 12, 2026, during ongoing anti-illegal bunkering operations in the Niger Delta region.
The troops reportedly discovered the illegal refining site around Asa community, where a large cooking pot loaded with stolen crude oil was found stockpiled in sacks.
Military authorities said the recovered products and equipment were handled in accordance with operational directives guiding anti-crude oil theft operations under Operation Delta Safe.
The operation was conducted without any confrontation or security incident.
The Nigerian military has continued to intensify operations against crude oil theft, illegal refining and other forms of economic sabotage across the Niger Delta region.
Troops Discover Illegal Refinery Site, Recover 600 Litres of Stolen Crude in Rivers
Troops, NDLEA Raid Drug Hideout in Katsina, Arrest Suspected Supplier to Terrorists
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Malumfashi at Kafur, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, have raided a suspected drug peddlers’ hideout in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 12:30 p.m. on May 12, 2026, at Huguma village following intelligence on illicit drug activities within the area.
During the raid, troops apprehended one suspect identified as a major supplier of illicit drugs and other substances to terrorists and criminal elements operating within Kafur Local Government Area and surrounding communities.
Items recovered during the operation included 146 grams of suspected cannabis and 16.5 grams of a substance identified as Exol-5.
The suspect and the recovered drugs have since been handed over to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency for further investigation and necessary legal action.
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