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Adamawa Police Arrest Suspected Gunrunner, Seize Weapons Ahead of Festive Season
The Adamawa State Police Command has successfully apprehended a 34-year-old suspected gunrunner, Sunday Moses, and confiscated a significant cache of weapons, including 364 rounds of live ammunition, two hand grenades, and other armaments.
SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. The suspect was detained for allegedly smuggling ammunition into the state.
This operation was part of the command’s increased efforts to ensure safety during the holiday season and the ongoing farm harvest period, which involved intensive patrols, raids, and stop-and-search operations that began on December 1, 2024.
The police operations extended across metro areas, including Song, Gombi, and Hong local government areas, where several criminal hideouts were dismantled.
Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, praised the community’s cooperation and urged residents to stay alert and report any suspicious activities, emphasizing that collective efforts are crucial for maintaining peace and security.
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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