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FRSC Displays Readiness For Hitch-free Xmas

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4 years ago

December 14, 2021

FRSC Personnel doing some exercises as readiness for hitch-free xmas

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The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Bauchi State on Tuesday conducted a simulation exercise to show its readiness for a hitch-free Christmas and new year celebrations in the state.

Speaking during the exercise, Asst. Corp Marshal Rotimi Adeleye, the Zonal Commanding Officer, Zone 12, FRSC Bauchi, said the exercise was a way of showing FRSC’s preparedness to operation zero, the Corps’ special operations towards the end of the year.

Adeleye, who is in charge of Bauchi, Yobe and Borno states, also said that the exercise was a way to let the motoring public know that FRSC, in partnership with other sister agencies, were effectively ready in preparation for the festive period.

“All the logistics which include trucks, ambulances, patrol vehicles and personnel would be deployed across the state to ensure that we have a free traffic flow and zero crashes on our highways,” he said.

The Zonal Commanding Officer who expressed worry over the level of road crashes in the state, said “it is getting clear to us that the better the roads, the more crashes we have due to over speeding”.

He added that the FRSC would continue to embark on massive public enlightenment in every nook and cranny of the state, adding that the corps would also extend its closing hours so as to respond to emergencies.

He, however, appealed to the motoring public to always make use of the corps’ toll free number 122 whenever there were crashes.

“Our rescue team is always ready to get to the scene any time we are called,” Adeleye said.

Earlier, Yusuf Abdullahi, the Sector Commander, FRSC said that the simulation exercise was a means to test run all the available equipment put in place by FRSC in preparation for Christmas and new year festivals.

He said the command is fully prepared to embark on its annual special operations which he said cut across traffic control, rescue operations, clearing of obstructions as well as massive public enlightenment among others.

He explained that some of the markets that are located along highways in the state would be taken off the roads, adding that the corps had been working closely with stakeholders in those markets to ensure total compliance.

Abdullahi also said that the command was in collaboration with the Federal Road Maintenance Agency in taking care of potholes on the highways in the state.

“With what we have put in place, we are not going to have a problem, we will have a free and safe yuletide period,” he said.

Some of the activities conducted during the simulation exercise included demonstration of rescue operations, display of ambulances, patrol vans, personnel as well as stop and search operations by Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).

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Indian Court Denies Bail To Nigerian Man Over Drug Charges

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1 hour ago

May 28, 2026

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A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country.

Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs.

Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers.

He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers.

According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April 2025 for allegedly selling MDMA crystals around Begur Lake and the AECS Layout Road area.

The New Indian Express reported that the High Court of Karnataka subsequently dismissed the Nigerian’s bail application.

“The anti-narcotics wing seized about 1 kg of MDMA crystals, a pocket weighing machine, 10 zip-lock covers, a mobile phone and a scooter from him,” the report stated.

Justice V. Srishananda, while ruling on the bail application, reportedly held that errors relating to the grounds of arrest could not automatically justify bail in serious narcotics-related offences under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, NDPS, Act.

The court further noted that Cristian Soporuchukwu had allegedly overstayed his visa in India, according to the report.

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Strait Of Hormuz: US Announces Sanctions Against Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States Treasury has announced sanctions against Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said this in a statement on Wednesday.

The statement extended the threat of sanctions to anyone paying the fees, saying they may be providing support to and receiving services from Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, and therefore may be exposed to sanctions risk.

“The Iranian military’s latest attempt to extort global maritime trade is proof that Economic Fury has left the regime desperate for cash.

“Treasury has deprived the Iranian regime of revenue for their weapons programs, terrorist proxies, and nuclear ambitions,” Bessent said.

Bessent added that the US has succeeded in disrupting tens of billions of dollars’ worth of revenue from being accessible to Tehran.

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US Launches New Airstrikes On Iran

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May 28, 2026

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The United States has launched new airstrikes in southern Iran.

The strike shot down four one-way attack drones that posed a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and then a ground control site.

A US official revealed that American forces struck an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas that was about to launch a fifth drone.

The official described the strikes as purely defensive, saying the US intended to maintain the ceasefire.

Report says this is the second time in three days that the US has carried out self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets in southern Iran.

Recall that on Monday the US carried out airstrikes against Iranian missile locations and boats that US Central Command said were preparing to launch mines in the Strait of Hormuz.