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Troops Rescue 14 abductees, recover 281 rustled livestock in Sokoto
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Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 8 Division Garrison have rescued 14 kidnapped victims and recovered 281 rustled livestock following an operation against bandits in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
A security source familiar with the operation disclosed the development to journalists in Sokoto on Wednesday.
The source, who requested anonymity, said the troops responded swiftly to a distress call on Tuesday after bandits attacked Horo Birni Village and abducted several residents while rustling livestock.
According to the source, the troops intercepted the bandits as they were moving the kidnapped victims and the stolen animals, forcing them to abandon their captives and flee.
The operation led to the successful rescue of all 14 victims and the recovery of 281 livestock.
The source attributed the success of the operation to the troops’ prompt response and effective collaboration among security agencies.
“The troops are always battle-ready to tackle all forms of criminality in the country but need sustained community support and vigilance,” the source said.
In a related development, operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have rescued four kidnap victims during separate operations in Enugu and neighbouring Benue State, while recovering the body of another victim who was allegedly killed by his abductors.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the rescues were carried out through coordinated intelligence-led operations involving police operatives, the Nigerian Army, the Enugu State Forest Guards, neighbourhood watch personnel, vigilante groups and the Benue State Civil Protection Guards.
One of the operations led to the rescue of two brothers who were abducted at Ezimo-Ulo in Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
According to Ndukwe, operatives from the Udenu Police Division, the Anti-Kidnapping Section of the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), the Distress Response Squad (DRS) and the Orukam Police Division of the Benue State Police Command tracked the kidnappers to Ikele in Owukpa Community, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The operation, which also leveraged the Inspector-General of Police’s Handshake Patrol initiative, culminated in a gun battle that forced the kidnappers to flee with suspected gunshot wounds, allowing the victims to be rescued safely.
Security operatives recovered 15 rounds of live ammunition, the victims’ Android phones and car keys, other mobile phones and accessories, a bottle containing substances suspected to be hard drugs and related paraphernalia, clothing items and ₦11,800 from the kidnappers’ hideout.
The victims were later debriefed and reunited with their family.
In a separate operation, operatives of the Umabor Police Division, working with the Anti-Kidnapping Section of the VCRU, the Enugu State Forest Guards and neighbourhood watch personnel, rescued two other victims who had been kidnapped at Amukpa Village in Ogbozara Community, Nsukka Local Government Area.
Police, however, said another victim did not survive the ordeal. His decomposing body was recovered from a forest, where investigators believe he died from gunshot wounds inflicted by the kidnappers while in captivity.
Ndukwe said investigations were ongoing and that security operatives had intensified efforts to track down the fleeing suspects involved in both incidents.
Popular Nigerian actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem, popularly known as Atinuke Kareem, has died following a prolonged battle with breast cancer.
The actress’ death was announced on Tuesday afternoon by Owolabi Ajasa, the Ogun State chapter governor of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN).
Atinuke’s death comes after colleagues, friends, fans and members of the public had reportedly rallied financial and emotional support towards her treatment as she battled the disease.
In a statement shared on his Instagram page, Ajasa expressed appreciation to everyone who contributed towards the actress’ medical treatment and offered prayers and encouragement during her illness.
He said that despite the collective efforts and prayers made for her recovery, Atinuke eventually passed away.
“We sincerely appreciate everyone who contributed financially, offered prayers, encouragement, and support towards the treatment of our dear colleague, ATINUKE REMILEKUN KAREEM,” Ajasa wrote.
“Sadly, despite all our efforts and prayers, Atinuke has passed on and answered the final call.”
TAMPAN Mourns Actress
The association expressed sadness over the loss, acknowledging the efforts made by individuals within and outside the entertainment industry to support the actress during her health battle.
Ajasa called on colleagues and loved ones to accept the development while praying for strength for those she left behind.
“We cannot question the Almighty God. We can only submit to His will and pray that He grants her eternal rest and gives her family, colleagues, and loved ones the strength to bear this painful loss,” he added.
Atinuke’s death is expected to be mourned across the Yoruba movie industry, where she had built a career as an actress.
Her passing also highlights the challenges faced by individuals battling cancer and the financial burden that prolonged medical treatment can place on patients and their families.
The news has already triggered an outpouring of grief among those who knew the actress and followed her career.
As tributes continue to emerge, colleagues and fans are expected to remember Atinuke Kareem for her contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Details concerning her burial arrangements and funeral rites had not been made public at the time of filing this report.
FCT minister Nyesom Wike on Wednesday had his media parley with journalists over many issues including the passing of his political ally, Edo State born politician, Chief Dan Orbih.
Read his words on marble below:
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barr. Nyesom Wike, has assured that all capital projects initiated under President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the nation’s capital will be completed before the end of the administration’s tenure.
Wike gave the assurance during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he said the administration had recorded unprecedented progress in infrastructure development across the FCT.
The minister said the Tinubu administration had commissioned 107 capital projects in the territory, adding that 76 of the projects had already been completed.
According to him, 10 additional projects are expected to be commissioned before the January elections, while the remaining projects would be completed before the expiration of the current administration.
“The President’s administration under Bola Tinubu commissioned 107 capital projects. We have completed 76. Before the January election, we will commission 10, and before the end of his tenure, we would have commissioned all the projects,” Wike said.
He said the FCT Administration had also made significant progress in completing projects inherited from previous administrations.
According to Wike, of the 25 projects inherited from the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari, 23 had been completed, while two were ongoing.
He added that six out of eight projects inherited from the administrations of former Presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua had also been completed, with work continuing on the remaining two.
“We inherited 25 projects from President Buhari and completed 23, while two are currently ongoing.
“We inherited eight projects from the administrations of President Jonathan and President Yar’Adua. We have completed six, while two are ongoing,” he said.
Wike said the Tinubu administration remained committed to ensuring that projects initiated under the Renewed Hope Agenda in the FCT were completed within the President’s tenure.
“Before this tenure expires, every project started under Bola Tinubu would have been completed,” he said.
The minister challenged critics to compare the performance of the current administration in the FCT with that of previous administrations, insisting that the territory had witnessed unprecedented development under Tinubu.
“In the history of the FCT, no government has done what we have done in Abuja. I challenge anyone to come out,” Wike stated.
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FCT minister Nyesom Wike’s words on marble
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