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Hisbah Seizes 8,600 Bottles Of Beer, Arrests Others For Pr0stitution

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The Kano State Hisbah Board has confiscated no fewer than 8,600 bottles of beer loaded in a van that came from Kaduna to the state.

The board’s officer in charge of intoxicants, Idris Ibrahim, disclosed this to journalists on Saturday,

Ibrahim said the alcoholic drinks were seized last Thursday at Kwanar Dangora village along Kano-Kaduna Expressway.

“We stopped the vehicle at Kwanar Dangora village and the driver attempted to escape but our operatives apprehended him.

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“You know it is illegal to sell and drink beer in Kano State. So, we are going to take the driver to court after taking his statement,” Ibrahim said.

He added that the Hisbah team in charge of intoxicants at the board are waiting for further instructions from the Hisbah management.

Meanwhile, the board’s command also arrested 15 young women during operations in different parts of Kano City.

It was learnt that the arrest of the women who were accused of engaging in prostitution, took place in Hotoro Tishama, Bakin River Verd Sabon Gari, Miyangu Road, Hadejia Road and old Zoo Road motor parks.

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The board’s Deputy Commander-General, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, who confirmed the arrest, said some of the suspected pr0stitutes had been arrested several times and charged to court, but still engaged in the illegal business.

“It is unfortunate that some of these women leave their states and countries and come to Kano where they engage in prostitution and other objectionable behaviour.

“They roam the streets of Kano and do all sorts of things. We are calling on members of the public to continue to report such activities so that we can sanitise the state

“However, some of these girls also need prayers because when you talk with them, you understand that they find themselves in this situation because of hardship,” Aminuddeen said.

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According to him, a lot of the girls have engaged in drug abuse which has changed their appearance and affected their mental stability.

“We have to call on parents to pray for their children to be protected from the evils of drug abuse, which leads to other social vices,” he concluded.

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Armed men abduct Ondo farmer, labourer, ask for N15M ransom

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Unknown gunmen have kidnapped a farmer and a labourer at Oke Oge in the Oba-Ile area of Akure North Local Government Area, Ondo State.

Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, who confirmed the incident to journalists on Sunday in Akure, said the duo were abducted on Saturday evening while returning from a farm not far from Akure Airport.

He said, “I can confirm to you that we are on top of the situation. They were kidnapped while returning from the farm and our men have been deployed to rescue them from the kidnappers’ den.”

Meanwhile, a family source had confirmed that the kidnappers were already demanding a ransom of N15 million from the victims families.

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Insecurity! Top APC director in national secretariat reportedly abducted by gunmen

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… Gunmen demand N350m ransom

A top director at the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Secretariat in Abuja, Dr. Adekunle Raif Adeniji has been abducted by gunmen.

Dr Adekunle who is the Director of Administration in the National Secretariat of the ruling party was kidnapped two weeks ago in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.

It was learnt that his abductors had contacted his family to demand the sum of N350million ransom for his release.

Neither the APC National Secretariat nor security operatives have officially commented on the incident, but sources privy to the incident have confirmed that the director is being held captive.

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Cult war left 3 d3ad in Benue, 10 nabbed in bloody clash

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Makurdi was thrown into chaos on Monday as a violent cult clash in the Wadata area left three people dead.

The Benue State Police Command confirmed the killings, revealing that 10 suspects had been arrested in connection with the bloodshed.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, disclosed to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that rival cult groups engaged in a deadly confrontation, leading to multiple fatalities.

She stated that security operatives swiftly moved in, restoring order and evacuating the corpses to the morgue.

Benue State Commissioner of Police, Steve Yabanet, has launched a full-scale investigation into the gruesome incident.

Residents of Wadata, however, expressed fear over the resurgence of cult-related violence in the area, calling on security agencies to step up efforts in curbing the menace.

Meanwhile, the police have assured the public that those responsible for the killings will be brought to justice.

Anene urged residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities, stating that the command had intensified surveillance to prevent further violence.

Meanwhile, heavily armed officers have been deployed to the troubled area to prevent further violence.

As the police tighten their grip on suspects, residents remain on edge, fearing fresh eruptions of gang warfare.

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