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Yobe State Police Nab Gang Leader: A Step Towards Safer Communities

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The police in Yobe State have caught Haruna Mohammed, a well-known criminal boss who was causing fear in many places, including nearby states.

The police spokesperson, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, shared this news on Monday, June 17, 2024. He said Haruna was taken for doing crimes like scaring people, working with others to do bad things, and demanding money by threatening them.

DSP Abdulkarim explained that Haruna would call people and scare them into giving him money or valuable things by threatening to hurt or kill them.

The Police Chief, CP Garba Ahmed, has promised that criminals will find no safe place in Yobe State. The police have made another big step in cleaning the state of bad guys with Haruna’s capture.

Haruna, 40 years old and living in Lantewa Village, was caught by the State Intelligence Department (SID). He’s known for his scary phone calls where he asks for money or things from people.

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The police were already looking for Haruna because he was scaring people in towns, villages, and even other states.

One person from Siminti Village told the police that Haruna asked him for N3 million or he would kill him and his family.

On June 16, 2024, around 2:15 pm, SID detectives caught Haruna in Nangillam Village after a smart operation. He admitted to his crimes and named other criminals who are now being chased by the police.

The Police Chief warned that anyone thinking of committing crimes will be stopped. He asked everyone to tell the police if they see any crimes happening and asked for help to keep the state safe.


 

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LASEPA Takes Action, Shuts Down Establishments for Noise Pollution

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The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, (LASEPA) , takes action and shuts down places contributing to noise pollution, places such as churches, bar and hotels. The Agency states that these places have been breaking environmental rules and closed them.

They released a statement of the establishments causing noise pollution to the environment, “The affected establishments include Honourable Lounge & Lodging, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Celestial Church of God, OMA Night Club and Lounge, Bridge Spot Bar. “Others are Okiki Event Centre and Hall, Emota Paradise Hotel (Phase 2), CF Hotel & Suites, House 27 Hotel & Suites, Echo Spring Hotel, and Smile T Continental Hotel”.


 

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TCN Takes Responsibility for Today’s National Grid Collapse

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) announces their accountability for the collapse of the national grid on Thursday 7th November, 2024. It was due to their repairs that the grid collapsed, The Spokesperson Ndidi Mbah states the grid became unstable around 11:29am.

TCN is now working on the repairs and will upgrade the transmission of the grid to make it more stable. The full restoration of light might take time as repairs continue.


 

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Kidnapped Rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary, Fr. Oyode, Rescued After Two Weeks

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Rev. Father Thomas Oyode, the kidnapped Rector of Immaculate Conception Seminary in Agenebode, Edo State, has regained his freedom nearly two weeks after being abducted by gunmen.

The priest was abandoned in a bush in Kogi State following coordinated efforts by security forces, including police, who carried out air surveillance over the forest where he was held.

The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N200 million, but while negotiations were underway, security agencies tracked Fr. Oyode’s location. It remains unclear if any ransom was paid for his release.

The rescue was confirmed by AIG Arungwa Nwazue, Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 5, Benin. Fr. Oyode was abducted on October 27 during a prayer session at the seminary in Ivhianokpodi, Etsako East LGA, Edo State.


 

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