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Zimbabwean Bishop Repatriated from Nigeria for Violating Immigration Law

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Zimbabwean Bishop Repatriated from Nigeria for Violating Immigration Law

By: Michael Mike

A Zimbabwean Bishop, Eben Nhiwatawi has been repatriated from Nigeria for violating immigration law.

A statement on Wednesday by the spokesman of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kenneth Udo read: “Mr. Eben K. Nhiwatawi, a Zimbabwean Bishop, was apprehended in Yola, Adamawa State over violation of Immigration protocols.”

Udo said that the Bishop arrived in the country on 21st August, 2024, with a Tourist Visa (F5A) meant solely for tourism purposes, but he was discovered to be participating in Methodist Church leadership election process which is in clear violation of the terms and privileges associated with the Tourist Visa as provided in the Nigeria Visa Policy 2024.

The spokesman said in the light of this, the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, with Ministerial approval, has ordered his immediate repatriation from the country.

Udo said: “While the Service encourages lawful inflow of Foreign Direct Investment and individuals engaging in business and social activities, as key facilitators of economic growth and development, it will not tolerate any violation of the country’s Immigration laws.”

He added that: “The Service remains committed to preserving the country’s National Security and will continue to monitor the activities of foreigners for such purposes.”

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Security operatives Recover 50 Rustled Sheep in Niger State

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Security operatives Recover 50 Rustled Sheep in Niger State

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives in Niger State have recovered 50 rustled sheep following an attack by suspected livestock thieves on Dapo Village.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on March 14, 2025, around 4:00 a.m. when unidentified hoodlums stormed the village, stole the sheep, and loaded them into three vehicles.

Upon receiving a distress call at about 6:00 a.m., local vigilantes mobilized to track the rustlers. Two of the vehicles, a Toyota Hijet and a Toyota First Lady, were intercepted along the Yangalo-Nasko Road, while the third vehicle took an unknown route and escaped.

The drivers of the intercepted vehicles abandoned them and fled into the bush. The rustled sheep were recovered and handed over to Sarkin Dilale, Malam Abubakar Umar, for safekeeping before police reinforcements arrived.

However, before security operatives could take full control of the scene, an angry mob set both vehicles ablaze.

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Troops Neutralize Notorious Kidnapper Abdullahi Snu a.k.a Honor in Nasarawa

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Troops Neutralize Notorious Kidnapper Abdullahi Snu a.k.a Honor in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

A joint operation by the military in collaboration with the police has led to the neutralization of a notorious wanted kidnapper, Abdullahi Snu, also known as “Honor,” in Akwanga.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, which took place on March 14, 2025, around 10:00 p.m., was based on credible intelligence that led security forces to the suspect’s location near Akwanga Central Mosque.

In an attempt to evade arrest, the suspect was shot dead, and an English pistol with 12 rounds of live ammunition was recovered from him. However, his accomplice managed to escape with bullet wounds.

The security agencies has assured the public that efforts are being intensified to track down and apprehend the fleeing suspect.

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Boundary Dispute Sparks Clash in Adamawa, Thatched Huts Burnt

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Boundary Dispute Sparks Clash in Adamawa, Thatched Huts Burnt

By: Zagazola Makama

A violent clash erupted between residents of Lamza and Kawa villages in Guyuk Local Government Area of Adamawa State over a boundary dispute, resulting in the destruction of four thatched huts.

It was gathered that at about 10:15 a.m. on the day of the incident, reporting that both communities had engaged in a fierce confrontation on Friday.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that although no lives were lost, properties were set ablaze during the conflict. The exact value of the destruction is yet to be determined.

Authorities have since restored peace to the area, and a stakeholders’ meeting has been scheduled to resolve the dispute and prevent further clashes.

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