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BREAKING: Massive explosion rocks Rivers, pipeline punctured

A massy explosion has reportedy rocked the Trans-Niger Pipeline at Bodo in Gokana Local Government Area of Rivers State, sparking a raging fire along the critical oil infrastructure.
The cause of the explosion remains unclear, but authorities are investigating whether it was an accident or an act of sabotage, particularly in light of the threats by militant groups.
The threats had emerged following the Federal Government’s decision to withhold Rivers State’s allocation due to the ongoing political crisis in the state.
The explosion reportedly occurred on Monday night, affecting a key export pipeline that channels crude oil to the Bonny Terminal. The extent of the damage and possible casualties have yet to be confirmed.
Emergency responders and security agencies are expected to assess the situation as concerns mount over the potential impact on oil production and environmental safety in the region.
Details shortly…
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Police arrest six suspected kidnappers in Edo, recover arms

By Francesca Hangeior
The Edo State Police Command has arrested six suspected kidnappers with cash suspected to be proceeds from kidnapping activities.
The command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, in a statement on Tuesday, said arms and ammunition were recovered from the suspects in the last 48 hours.
Yamu disclosed that the arrests and recoveries were made in several places in Edo North which has experienced kidnappings and killings in the last three weeks.
The statement read, “On 16/03/2024 at about 04:30hrs, operatives of the Agbede Police Division alongside vigilante personnel, while on stop and search in Aviele along Abumere by power line, intercepted and arrested three suspects Jamilu Idris (20 years) Usman Shuaibu (24 years) and Yahuza Usman (20 years).
“One English-made Beretta pistol, one dagger, and an Infinix phone were recovered from the suspects after they were searched.
“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects are part of a syndicate responsible for kidnaping and armed robbery, including snatching of motorcycles in that axis of the state. Investigation continues with a view to arrest other members of the syndicate.
“On 16/03/2025 at about 22:10hrs, operatives of the Auchi Division, in collaboration with the vigilante on routine stop and search at UBA junction Auchi, intercepted two young men. The young men who took to their heels on sighting the police were given a hot chase, and one Adamu Usman of Hausa Quarters was arrested while his accomplice escaped.
“The on-the-spot search led to the recovery of N1,345,100 believed to be proceeds of kidnapping. Also recovered were five micro sim cards, one machete, one dagger, two phones and a pack of cigarettes.
“During preliminary investigation, two additional suspects, Iliyasu Abubakar (19 years) and Safiyanu Mohammed (20 years) were arrested, while one of the sim cards was discovered to belong to one Ajibola Sunday of Igbirra camp in Auchi. When Ajibola Sunday was contacted and invited to the station, he identified the suspect as being part of the eight-man gang that kidnapped him and his mother-in-law on 11/03/2025 and their relations had to part with the sum of N10 million to secure their release.”
Yamu said that the Commissioner of Police, Betty Otimenyin, assured the public of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
He assured all that perpetrators would be brought to justice.
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