The Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Police Command in Lagos State has rescued an elderly woman who attempted to jump into the lagoon from the Carter Bridge.

RRS made this known in a post it shared on its X handle @rrsLagos767 yesterday.

It stated that the operatives, at about 12:20 pm on Friday while on patrol, successfully prevented the woman from killing herself.

“She was taken to the RRS Headquarters, where the Commander, CSP Shola Jejeloye, listened to her story.

“Afterwards, CSP Jejeloye allowed her, along with her husband and their 30-year-old son, to hold a private family meeting to address and resolve their differences.

“Following the meeting, the commander counseled the woman extensively and offered her a cash gift.

“The family expressed deep gratitude to the commander for the squad’s timely intervention, his heartfelt advice, and the financial support,” it stated.

The Plateau State Police Command has arraigned 22 suspects in connection with the killing of 13 wedding guests travelling from Kaduna to Plateau on June 20, 2025.

The wedding guests were travelling in a 32-seater bus belonging to Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, en route from Mangu to Qua’an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State when they were attacked at Mangun after missing their way.

However, there was drama in court on Thursday, July 10, 2025, as the suspects were brought before Justice Boniface Ngyou of the Plateau State High Court.

After presenting the suspects before the trial justice and before the charges could be read, the Defence Counsel, Garba Pwol, SAN, raised an objection that the charges should not be read as there were minors among them.

The Prosecuting Counsel, I. K. Ikueanwa, agreed with the defence counsel and requested an adjournment until Friday, July 11, 2025.

The trial judge thereby adjourned the case and directed the prosecutors to amend the charges accordingly.

Addressing newsmen in his office on Thursday, Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, accused the suspects of criminal conspiracy, causing grievous hurt, mischief by fire, armed robbery, and culpable homicide.

He said the suspects were arrested based on information gathered from the scene, which led to their being picked up in various places.

Giving the genesis of what happened, the commissioner said, “On 20th June 2025, we received a report at Mangu Division, reporting that a bus carrying passengers from Kaduna State was being attacked by an angry mob at Mangun market square, Mangu LGA.

“Upon receipt of this report, I directed the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Mangu Division to mobilize and lead a team of Policemen to the scene of crime. On reaching the scene, our men in collaboration with other security agencies successfully dispersed the mob and rescued twenty-one victims who were rushed to the hospital for medical treatment.

“While conducting a preliminary investigation, we discovered that the victims were travellers from Zaria, Kaduna State, who were on their way to attend a wedding ceremony at Kwa village of Qua’an Pan Local Government Area in a 32-seater bus with the inscription ‘Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria’, when they lost their way and were unfortunately attacked by an angry mob at Mangun village, Mangu LGA of Plateau State.

“In light of the foregoing, I ordered the immediate deployment of men from the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) and State Intelligence Department (SID) to Mangu Local Government Area for the purpose of investigation and intelligence gathering. I also deployed Tactical teams and other operational assets to the LGA to aid our investigation and ensure that the perpetrators of this evil act are arrested and brought to justice.

“On 21st June, 2025, at about 07:00am, I personally visited the scene of crime in company of my Management Team and heads of other security agencies to assess the situation and put necessary measures in place to forestall any further breakdown of law and order. Today, I am pleased to announce to you that due to the diligent and swift operation of our men, we have arrested twenty-two (22) suspects, while six (6) suspects are still at large.”

He pledged to ensure that justice was done while pleading with residents not to take laws into their own hands.

The commissioner enjoined residents to show compassion, adding that this would not have happened if the residents had simply shown the travellers the way out.

Troops under the 7 Division, Sector 1 of Operation Hadin Kai have dealt another blow to Boko Haram, storming their strongholds in Tangalanga and Bula Marwa, both in Borno State.

According to details obtained by Zagazola Makama from military sources familiar with the mission, the operation was executed on Sunday, July 7, following “credible intelligence reports indicating the presence and activities of terrorist elements in the general area.”

The troops, acting swiftly on the information, first moved into Tangalanga where they came under attack but quickly responded, killing two insurgents during the engagement. The team didn’t stop there.

“After receiving intelligence on the massing up of terrorists within the location,” the sources said, “the team proceeded towards Bula Marwa.”

As soldiers approached the second target, Bula Marwa, the insurgents reportedly fled into the surrounding terrain in a bid to escape. However, their retreat was not entirely successful.

“One fleeing insurgent was neutralized during pursuit, while several special structures within the camp were destroyed,” a source confirmed.

Despite the tense situation and armed confrontation, the troops are said to have completed the mission without recording any casualties on their side — a significant morale boost for the ongoing counterinsurgency efforts in the region.

Recovered from the operation were key items, including aix AK-47 magazines, 90 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, and a Boko Haram flag.