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Kwara gov donates N180m to late forest guards, vigilantes families
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By Francesca Hangeior
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has presented N80 million cheques to the families of forest guards, vigilantes, and an additional N100 million to the families of the ‘community fighters’ in Kwara.
The forest guards and vigilantes lost their lives in recent encounters with kidnappers in Babanla, Oke Ode, and Eleyin communities of Ifelodun and Isin Local Government Areas of the state.
The community fighters in Edu and Patigi local government areas were killed in July during an ambush by suspected kidnappers.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, on Monday, said during the presentation of cheques in Ilorin at the weekend, AbdulRazaq described the fallen heroes as “brave patriots who paid the supreme price in defence of their people.”
“We pray for the souls of the deceased. It was an unfortunate incident. They died in active service. The government cannot but sympathise with the families.
“We will continue to support them and ensure the safety of lives and property in the state. The military has moved in with full force, and we are supporting their operations to chase the criminals out of Kwara,” the Governor said.
The beneficiaries include families of forest guards and vigilante members who were killed during operations in the Babanla Forest and surrounding communities that have witnessed a resurgence of kidnapping and banditry in recent months.
According to the governor, the gesture was part of his administration’s broader plan to support security personnel and local volunteers risking their lives to defend rural communities.
“The government will not abandon those who laid down their lives for peace to reign,” AbdulRazaq added. “Their courage must be remembered and their families cared for.”
The presentation was attended by top government officials, including the Chairman of the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Alhaji Abdullateef Alakawa; Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security, Alhaji Muyideen Aliyu; and Chairmen of Ifelodun, Asa, and Ilorin West Local Government Areas, among others.
In separate remarks, Alhaji Alakawa and Alhaji Femi Yusuf, Chairman of Ifelodun Local Government, commended the Governor’s gesture, saying it would provide relief to the bereaved families while boosting the morale of security operatives in the field.
“The Governor’s support shows that the sacrifices of these gallant men have not gone unnoticed. It will give confidence to those still serving in volatile areas that the government truly values their effort,” Yusuf said.
The state government also announced new logistics support, including fighting equipment and motorcycles, for forest guards and community vigilantes operating in flashpoint areas across Kwara South and Kwara North.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has slashed its fuel pump price for the second time within four days.
A market survey on Saturday by DAILY POST showed that NNPCL retail outlets around Airport Junction and Wuse Zone 6 (Berger) in Abuja have reduced their petrol price to N1210 per litre, down from N1260.
This means that the state-owned oil firm slashed the petrol price by N50 per litre.
This comes barely two days after Dangote Refinery reduced its petrol gantry price by N50 to N1,125 per litre.
Recall that four days ago, NNPCL had adjusted its fuel price pump by N75 per litre to N1260.
With the latest drop by NNPCL retail outlets, petrol prices stand between N1210 per litre and N1305 per litre in Abuja and its environs.
The reduction in domestic fuel comes amid falling crude oil prices, which stand at $69 per barrel and $71 per barrel for West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude, respectively, following the easing of the conflict in the Middle East.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu has kept mum amid the clamour by Nigerians for a commensurate drop in domestic fuel pump prices due to the significant reduction in crude oil prices.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has said it is yet to receive the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the Federal High Court judgment that set aside an earlier order directing it to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a political party.
INEC revealed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Chief Press Secretary and Media Adviser to the Chairman, Adedayo Oketola.
According to the commission, although it is aware of media reports on the judgment delivered by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja on June 26, it cannot comment on the ruling until it obtains and reviews the certified copy.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is aware of reports circulating in the media regarding the judgment delivered on Friday, June 26, 2026, by the Federal High Court sitting in Lokoja, which set aside an earlier order concerning the registration of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
“However, as of this moment, the Commission has not yet received the Certified True Copy, CTC, of the court’s order,” the statement said.
INEC stated that its legal department would study the judgment upon receipt of the CTC before advising the commission on the next course of action.
“Once the Commission’s legal department receives and thoroughly studies the CTC of the judgment, INEC will take an informed, lawful decision in line with the court’s directives.
“Until then, we cannot comment on the specifics of the ruling, and the public is urged to await the Commission’s formal position on the matter,” Oketola added.
Justice Isah Dashen of the Federal High Court in Lokoja had on Friday set aside the court’s December 10, 2025, judgment directing INEC to register the NDC as a political party.
The court held that the rights of the Peace Movement Party were affected by the earlier judgment because it was not joined in the suit despite claiming ownership of the logo relied upon in securing the registration order.
Justice Dashen consequently ordered that all parties be restored to the positions they occupied before the December 2025 judgment and directed that the substantive suit be heard afresh with all necessary parties joined.
The NDC has rejected the ruling and announced plans to appeal the decision. Its National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, maintained that the party had not been deregistered and argued that the trial court lacked jurisdiction to revisit a matter on which it had already delivered a final judgment.
The ruling has also attracted reactions from opposition figures, including the NDC’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, the party’s National Leader, Senator Henry Dickson, and other stakeholders, who described the decision as a threat to Nigeria’s multiparty democracy and vowed to challenge it through all available legal channels.
INEC, however, maintained that it would reserve its position on the judgment until it receives and reviews the Certified True Copy.
A joint police operation rescued five victims abducted near Ogbere Forest in Ogun state on Wednesday.
They were rescued within 25 hours by the Lagos and Ogun Police Commands, which were part of a joint operation codenamed KOSAYE, meaning “No Space” in Yoruba.
The woman was among the victims who were shot in the incident. Her daughter and sister were among those rescued by the police on Thursday.
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