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Gunmen Kill Mobile Policeman, Flee With His Rifle

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A mobile policeman on escort duty was shot dead by gunmen on Friday along Jakpa Road, Effurun, in the Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State.

It was gathered that the unknown gunmen carted away the service rifle of the cop after killing him.

Witnesses said that the deceased was shot repeatedly by the hoodlums as the vehicle of a yet-to-be-identified individual he was detailed to protect reportedly stopped along the road to purchase some items.

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It was gathered that the incident occurred at about 2:30 pm.

According to sources, the incident caused pandemonium in the area thus forcing residents and shop owners along the busy Jakpa Road to flee for safety.

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It was further gathered that the hoodlums waited until their target died before zooming off.

It was not clear if the bandits also attacked the individual that the slain mobile cop was meant to protect.

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The rate of criminality especially in the Warri and Effurun axes of the state has been on the increase, a situation that forced the State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, to inaugurate a special security outfit, “Operation Delta Hawk”, on Thursday.

Recall that no fewer than five mobile policemen have been killed and their arms carted away within the past two months, in Delta State.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for the State Command, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the incident, but could not, however, give further details about the slain cop.

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NAF To Close Lagos Airport Road For Fitness Walk

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The Nigerian Air Force said there would be a temporary road closure in Lagos around the Murtala Mohammed Airport axis on Saturday for a 10km walk exercise by its personnel.

This is contained in a statement on Friday by the spokesperson of the NAF Headquarters Logistics Command, Lagos, Sqd. Abigail Ologun.

Ologun said that the upcoming fitness exercise is aimed at enhancing the health, well-being, and operational readiness of its personnel.

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The exercise is scheduled to commence at 6.00 a.m. and conclude by 8.00 a.m.

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During this period, certain sections of the Airport Road and adjoining routes will be temporarily closed to public vehicular movement,” she said.

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Ologun said that the affected route to be closed temporarily was the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 to Murtala Muhammed International Airport.

She advised members of the public to make use of alternative routes and comply with traffic directives from the NAF and security personnel who would be on the ground to ensure safety and minimise inconvenience.

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Normal traffic flow will be restored immediately after the exercise.

“The Command assures the public that all necessary arrangements have been made to ensure a smooth, safe, and hitch-free exercise.

“The Nigerian Air Force sincerely regrets any inconvenience this may cause and appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the general public,” Ologun said.
(NAN)

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NAF Announces Two-hour Road Closure In Abuja For 10km Walk

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The Nigerian Air Force will on Saturday, conduct its annual 10-kilometre Walk/Jog Exercise in Abuja as part of efforts to enhance the health, fitness and operational readiness of its personnel.

The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja.

Ejodame said that the exercise underscored the importance of physical fitness to military efficiency and overall mission readiness.

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He said the exercise, which would commence by 6:00 am and end by 8:00 am, will take place along the service lane between Karu Bridge and Mogadishu Cantonment Bridge in the Abuja-Nyanya-Keffi expressway.

This, according to him, will lead to temporary closure of the road to vehicular movement during the period.

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Ejodame said adequate arrangements had been made to ensure the safety of participants and residents, adding that normal traffic flow would resume immediately after the exercise.

He appreciated the cooperation and understanding of the public as the NAF continues to promote the well-being and effectiveness of its personnel in the discharge of constitutional duties.

(NAN)

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Court Jails Football Coach For Sodomising Minor Player

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A Kano State High Court has sentenced a football coach, Hayatu Muhammad, to eight years in prison for sodomising one of his underage players.

The presiding judge, Justice Musa Dahuru Muhammad, delivered the judgment on Wednesday, sentencing Hayatu without the option of a fine.

According to the prosecution, the coach, who lives in Sanka area of Kano metropolis, committed the offence twice in different locations. He initially pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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To prove the case beyond reasonable doubt, the state counsel, Barrister Ibrahim Arif Garba, presented five witnesses who testified against the defendant.

In his defense, Hayatu took the witness stand alone.

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The prosecution stated that his action violated Section 284 of the Penal Code Law, which criminalises sodomy.

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After reviewing all the evidence and witness statements, Justice Dahuru ruled that the prosecution had successfully proved the case.

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He sentenced Hayatu to four years in prison on each of the two counts, to run concurrently — meaning he will serve a total of eight years starting from the day of the judgment.

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