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Military Authorities Say Boko Haram Deputy Commander Surrendered In Borno, Ask Other Terrorists To Do Same

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2 months ago

August 20, 2024

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Keremi, who was identified as the right-hand man to a notorious Boko Haram commander, voluntarily turned himself into the authorities.

A high-ranking Boko Haram Deputy Commander, identified as Awana Alhaji Mele Keremi, has reportedly surrendered to the troops of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF).

The surrender took place in Cross Kauwa, in the Lake Chad region, known for its history of insurgency-related activities.

Keremi, who was identified as the right-hand man to a notorious Boko Haram commander, voluntarily turned himself into the authorities.

This was contained in a statement released on Monday by the Chief Military Information Officer, HQ MNJTF N’Djamena, Chad, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba.

Osoba said that in a series of confessions, Keremi admitted his involvement in numerous terrorist operations, particularly along the Monguno-Baga axis, a region that has witnessed some of the most intense conflicts between Boko Haram insurgents and Nigerian military forces.

According to him, “In a related development, MNJTF troops also welcomed Babagoni Modu and a family of eight who managed to escape from a Boko Haram camp in Marte. Modu, a former member of the terrorist group, cited his disillusionment with their violent activities as the reason for his escape.”

He said the family, comprising two women, four men, and two children, recounted the harrowing experiences they endured at the hands of the terrorists before their daring escape.

The military gave the surrendered persons placards calling on other terrorists in the region to surrender to the troops.

“Simultaneously, MNJTF troops successfully detected and safely detonated multiple improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Cross Kauwa, preventing potential harm to civilians and infrastructure in the area.”

He said the discovery and detonation of these IEDs highlight the vigilance and effectiveness of the troops in countering the threat posed by Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents.

“These recent developments underscore the commitment of the MNJTF to combat terrorism and safeguard the Lake Chad region,” he ssaid.

Osoba added that the surrender of a high-ranking Boko Haram figure and the successful disposal of explosive devices represent significant victories in the ongoing campaign against terrorism in the area.

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SAD! Many Reportedly k!lled, Hospitalised As Petrol Tanker Explodes

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9 hours ago

October 16, 2024

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By Mario Deepromoter

Jigawa Police command has confirmed the death of 95 people and 50 got diffident degrees of injuries in Majiya village of Taura local government area in Jigawa.

Confirming that accident, the Jigawa state command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Lawal Shiisu Adams, said, “Today (Wednesday) a Petro Tanker from Porthacourt going to Nguru in Yobe state reached Majiya village of Taura local government area at around 12:30 am the driver lost control at Majiya and it falls”.

The PPRO added; “The content in the Tanker floors and flooded gutters and drainages in the village. Seen that the villagers started fetching the fuel where the petrol going into flame”.

DSP Shiisu disclosed, “As a result, 95 people confirmed died, and 50 have been hospitalised receiving treatment”.

He, therefore, advised the people to distance themselves from a situation of that nature.

Source: ibomfocus

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Police dismiss three over ‘murder’ of poly student in Kwara

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14 hours ago

October 16, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Kwara State Police Command has dismissed three policemen for alleged murder of a student.

The deceased, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, was on September 4, this year shot dead by trigger-happy policemen at Fate, Ilorin.

In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said after an investigation and an internal disciplinary trial, the three officers –AP/No 233828 INSPR. Abiodun Kayode, AP/No 287410 INSPR. James Emmanuel, and F/No 497868 SGT. Oni Philip – were found guilty of offences ranging from leaving beat, corrupt practices to unlawful or unnecessary exercise of authority.

“Consequently, they have been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force, with effect from 4th October, 2024,’’ he added.

They would be arraigned in court soon, he said.

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SAD: Man drowns in Lagos river after taking hard drugs

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3 days ago

October 14, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

By Francesca Hangeior

A 45-year-old man, simply identified as Kazeem, has drowned in a river at Odo Tente, a boundary community between Lagos and Ogun States.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Friday around 11 am.

Before the incident, Kazeem was said to have taken a hard drug suspected to be Colorado.

The deceased, who soon started to act under the influence of the drug, reportedly ran uncontrollably and jumped into the river.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, while confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, stated that he drowned in the process.

The statement read, “On 11/10/2024 at about 11 am, a complainant reported at Alagbado Division that one Kazeem, ‘M’ aged 45, under the influence of a hard drug suspected to be Colorado, ran uncontrollably and jumped into a river at Odo Tente boundary between Lagos and Ogun State.

Sequel to this, the victim drowned and died.”
Hundeyin further stated that detectives from the Alagbado Division visited the scene and took photographs of the deceased.

The police spokesman added that the father of the deceased, when contacted, directed that the corpse be buried immediately by the riverside according to their tradition.

He, however, noted that the police had commenced an investigation into the incident.