Troops raid terrorists’ hideouts in Katsina, ‘rescue 18 kidnap victims’

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February 8, 2024

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Troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) have reportedly rescued 18 women during a raid on the hideouts of terrorists in Katsina.

According to reports, Oluremi Fadairo, 17 brigade commander of the Nigerian army in Katsina, said the operation was conducted on Wednesday.

Fadairo said the troops rescued the victims from Yan-Tumaki and Dan-Ali forests.

He said the troops engaged the bandits in a gun battle during the raid, adding that the victims have been handed to Nasir Mu’azu, state commissioner for internal security and home affairs.

He said the troops are prepared to work and ensure peace is restored in the state, and urged them to sustain the tempo and rescue all kidnap victims in the state.

One of the victims identified as Firdausi Bishir, a 13-year-old girl and a junior secondary school student, said she was kidnapped from Sayaya and had spent 91 days in captivity.

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The victims were kidnapped from Karaduwa, Sayaya, Dangani and Wawar-Kaza communities of Matazu, Musawa and Kankara LGAs of the state.

The commissioner commended the troops for their efforts, adding that the governor’s “investments in security have been yielding positive results”.

He asked people of the state to avoid night journeys and encouraged them to report useful information on the activities of bandits and kidnappers to the security agencies.

He urged bandits and kidnappers operating in the state to repent or face the consequences of their actions.

The commissioner presented N100,000 to each of the rescued victims on behalf of Dikko Radda, governor of the 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.”