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Police reject over N8m bribe, arrest 13 suspected bandits in Taraba

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3 months ago

February 1, 2024

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The Taraba State Police Command says it arrested thirteen suspected bandits and kidnappers on their watchlist for terrorizing residents of Jalingo, Yorro, Lau, and Zing local government areas of the state.

This was disclosed by the state commissioner of Police Joseph Eribo while parading the suspects and their exhibits at the police headquarters in Jalingo, the state capital on Wednesday.

The arrest follows a public outcry over the nefarious activities of the hoodlums which according to the police has assumed an alarming dimension.

According to the police, the bandits use the adjoining mountains as a shield and any attempt to rescue victims or attack the bandits leads to collateral damage, hence its decision to deploy all its operational assets to deal with the emerging trend.

After a collaboration by the police and other sister security agencies, vigilante officers, and professional hunters, thirteen of the bandits were arrested in different parts of the state. Over N8m cash ransom was rejected as a bribe, and five AK-47 rifles and five rounds of live ammunition were recovered with five kidnap victims rescued.

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Three electricity vandals were also arrested for penetrating and vandalizing the electricity transformer of the police headquarters as well as vandalizing that of Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC) in the Lau Local Government Area of the state.

The bandits and kidnappers in the course of interrogation say they usually collaborate with the electricity vandals to vandalize electricity transformers which gives them easy access to kidnap or kill in communities experiencing power outages, especially at night.

The police also arrested an armed robbery suspect who stole a vehicle from a victim but was later recovered by the police.

Some of the bandits who allegedly masterminded the kidnap of a traditional ruler, a pastor, and an imam as well as a kidnapper who collected over N8m ransom among others confessed to having committed the crime.

The police say all the suspects will be charged to court in line with the state’s anti-kidnapping law and will ensure that justice is served.

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While reiterating that the command will always remain resolute in protecting the lives and property of residents, the police commissioner appreciated the state Governor, Agbu Kefas, for his unflinching support to security agencies to enthrone a peaceful, safe, secured, and economically viable state.

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Ajayi Crowther varsity guards arrested for raping female student

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May 11, 2024

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The management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo State, on Saturday, announced the arrest of two members of its vigilante group for allegedly raping a female student of the institution.

The management, in a statement by its Public Relations Officer, Olufemi Atoyebi, said the university had set up its own internal panel of inquiry to investigate the allegation.

Atoyebi said the suspects have been handed over to the police with a vow to ensure heavy penalty on anyone found culpable after a thorough investigation.

He, therefore, assured all stakeholders that the institution would not tolerate any act of misconduct capable of tarnishing its enviable image.

The statement read in part, “Management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo received with shock a report of alleged rape of one of our female students on Thursday, May 9, 2024, by two members of our vigilance group.

“The management promptly handed over to the police, the two people alleged to have committed the crime while the university has set up its own internal panel of inquiry to investigate the allegation.

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“The management wishes to assure all stakeholders that ACU will not tolerate any act of misconduct capable of tarnishing its enviable image.

“Raising Godly intellectuals is our primary goal in ACU and we will not allow any act of misconduct capable of diverting our attention from our goal. Heavy penalty awaits anyone who is found culpable after our thorough investigation.”

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JUST IN: XeJet Airlines plane skids off Lagos airport runway

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May 11, 2024

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A XeJet Airlines plane, On Saturday, veered off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) in Lagos.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday.

The bureau said the aircraft, which departed Abuja, skidded off runway 18L on landing in Lagos — making a halt on “the grass verge.”

According to the agency, about 52 passengers were on board the ill-fated aircraft, with the call sign 5NBZZ.

“NSIB confirms that an aircraft belonging to Xejet airlines skidded off the runway at the domestic wing of Murtala Muhammed Airport this morning. A go team has been deployed to the site of the incident,” the statement reads.

“Fire and Rescue on ground to help in evacuation of the passengers.”

The bureau said the runway has been closed to traffic at the moment.

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Robbers steal car with three-year-old boy inside in Ogun

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May 11, 2024

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A father, Taiwo Fayobi, has sought police intervention after some robbers stole his Toyota Camry car with his son in it in the Ikenne area of Ogun State.

It was gathered that Fayobi was attempting to open the gate of his house when the robbers entered his vehicle and drove away with his three-year-old son.

The development threw Fayobi into confusion and he raised the alarm over the incident.

He, thereafter, proceeded to the nearest police station to lodge an official complaint so the suspects would be tracked down and arrested.

Confirming the development in a post on X on Saturday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Omotola Odutola, identified the number plate of the stolen car as PKA 446 GV.

The post read, “Stolen Car / Child. On May 11, 2024. One Taiwo Fayobi, a resident in Ikenne, Ogun State, reported he alighted from his Toyota Camry PKA 446 GV to open his gate.

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“Two hoodlums zoomed off with his car, with his three-year-old son inside. Influencers pls share to save the boy.”