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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.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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