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Police parade 92 criminal suspects in Kano

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4 months ago

September 3, 2024

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The police in Kano have confirmed the arrest of 92 criminal suspects and the recovery of weapons and other items.

Police spokesman, Abdullahi Kiyawa, who briefed reporters at the Kano command headquarters, Bompai, said the arrests were recorded in just 21 days.

Among the suspects are 16 armed robbers, three kidnappers, seven thieves, six drug dealers, seven fraudsters, six motorcycle thieves, 47 thugs.

“In three weeks, the Police Command has recorded significant successes in various operations, resulting in the arrest of 92 suspects.

“The suspects include notorious kidnappers in Makarfi LGA Forest in Kaduna State, armed robbery suspects, motor vehicle thieves, drug dealers, the death of a wanted armed robbery thug named Abba Burakita that has been on the Command’s wanted list for cases of armed robbery and related offences, and recovery of dangerous weapons, intoxicating substances, and stolen items.

“These achievements demonstrate the hard work, professionalism, and dedication of our officers and men, who have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and security of all inhabitants in the State,” Kiyawa said.

About N21.7 million was recovered during the arrest, including a motor vehicle, a locally-made gun, five solar batteries, 41 sharp knives and cutlasses, 298 pieces of Exol tablets, 12 sachets of tramadol tablets, two sachets of diazepam tablets and six pieces of D5 hard drugs.

Also recovered were 55 parcels of dried leaves of Indian hemp, two Tricycles, 12 motorcycles, a sewing machine, 20 ATM cards and N241,000 counterfeit currency.

Police Commissioner of Police, Salman Garba, said the Command has been working assiduously and recording positive results in addressing the menace of thuggery and other related crimes.

He said the police, line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, have employed a multi-faceted approach, combining intelligence gathering, community engagement, targeted operations, and strategic communication in public enlightenment and sensitisation to crackdown on criminals.

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Tragedy as Jigawa bride allegedly poisons food served at her wedding

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4 hours ago

January 4, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A joyous occasion has turned into a tragedy in Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State after a bride allegedly poisoned food served at her wedding reception.

The incident left the groom critically ill and claimed the life of one guest.

Eyewitnesses suggested that the bride’s actions may have been motivated by a personal vendetta, though details remain unclear.

The Police Public Relations Officer for the state, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed the incident on Friday and revealed that an investigation is underway.

“We received a report that the bride had tainted the food served at the wedding reception, leaving the groom critically ill,” Adam said.

According to him, two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident: the bride and another female accomplice. Both are currently in custody and being interrogated by the Criminal Investigation Department of the Jigawa State Police Command.

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Abuja residents to face 15-day power outage from Jan 6 – TCN

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4 hours ago

January 4, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will experience a long period of power outages starting next week on Monday.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) announced this in a statement via its X handle on Friday.

It said the power outage will occur due to the relocation of the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway.

According to the company, the relocation operation would occur between January 6 and 31.

“Please be informed that there will be power interruptions from January 6-21, 2025, due to FCDA relocating the 33KV DC Airport Feeder and 132KV Kukwaba-Apo Transmission Line Towers along the Outer Southern Expressway,” the statement read.

The affected area that would experience outages during the period include “Lugbe & environs, Airport Road, Kapwa, NNPC, Games Village, National Stadium, Eye Clinic, Indoor Complex, Christ Embassy Church, American International School, Spring Court, American Embassy Quarters, EFCC HQ, Coca Cola, Railway, FMC, Parts of Apo.”

Others were Gudu, Gbazango & environs, Parts of Kubwa, Bwari & environs, Parts of Jahi, Parts of Jabi, Karu, Nyanya, Mararaba, Keffi & environs, and other parts of Abuja.

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How Lady who saved N35m in UK waste all after returning to Nigeria to find husband

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4 hours ago

January 4, 2025

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A lady who reportedly saved about N35 million while working in the UK wasted it after her return to Nigeria in the quest to find a husband.

The story of the lady was shared by a TikTok content creator identified as @nikkisolomon0.

According to her, the lady had the notion that she would attract men when she lived a lavish lifestyle hence her wasteful spending.

She narrated: “She saved N35 million and decided to move back to Nigeria from the UK. Before you make any decision, check it o. She went back to Nigeria saying she didn’t want to hustle again. She just wanted to live the life and get a husband and live a good life thinking that the expensive life she’s living with the N35 million will get her a husband.

“Some of you ladies think that living an extravagant life will get you a husband. No. You will only attract boys who want to take advantage of you. This girl did not even set up a business with the N35 million she had in mind to set up. The money finished and she started begging for money. Not even up to two years of moving back.”

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