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Niger Police Nab Bandit, Rescue Kidnap Victim in Gurara
The Niger State Police Command has apprehended a suspected bandit and successfully rescued a kidnapping victim in Gurara Local Government Area.
According to SP Wasiu Abiodun, the command’s spokesperson, 22-year-old Samaila Saidu, also known as “Litre,” was arrested on September 28, 2024, at Izom market following a tip-off. Saidu, originally from Zamfara, admitted to being involved in multiple criminal activities including robberies, cattle theft, and kidnappings in Niger State.
Saidu’s arrest is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt bandit operations in the region, and authorities are using his confession to further their investigations into the group’s activities.
In a separate incident, police rescued a kidnapped victim from Takuma village on October 9, 2024, after a gunfight with the kidnappers.
Three suspects were neutralized, and an AK-47 rifle was recovered. Efforts to track down remaining members of the gang are underway.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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