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Kwara NSCDC Arrests Suspected Kidnapper Linked to Abduction of Woman and Her Two Sons
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended a suspected kidnapper, Abu Umar, in connection with the abduction of a woman, Isiaka Halimah, and her two sons, Kabir and Hassan Isiaka.
Addressing journalists on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Command headquarters in Ilorin, the State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G. Mohammed, revealed that the victims were kidnapped on November 7, 2024, in the Gidanrogo area of Ajase-Ipo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The suspect, who previously worked for the victims’ family, was traced and arrested after the kidnappers used his phone number to contact the family for ransom.
Dr. Umar stated, “The suspect is currently assisting the NSCDC in efforts to apprehend other members of the syndicate and secure the release of the victims.”
He reaffirmed the Command’s dedication to fighting criminal activities and ensuring the safety of residents in the state.
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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