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How Locals Used Urine To Put Out Fire At Incubation Centre

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3 years ago

March 29, 2022

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Residents of Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State have recounted their ugly experience of using urine to quench the fire that engulfed the ongoing Incubation Centre Project of the National Board of Technology Incubation (NBTI) Abuja, located in Mabudi, headquarters of the council, as a result of lack of water.

DAILY POST gathered that the ongoing project was said to have been set ablaze by yet-to-be-identified persons.

According to an eyewitness, Mr Lohpon Nimfah Lar, who together with other locals helped to quench the fire, “At about 8 pm on Sunday, we were told that there was fire at the Incubation Centre and we ran to the place, there was no water. One of us had to remove his shirt and everybody was told to urinate on the shirt.

“After urinating, the shirt became wet so we used it by placing it on any burning wood and brushed it until the fire is off before those who went for water arrived.

“You know because of our terrain here, water is a scarce commodity, so you can understand why it took long before the water will come, and that’s why we have to use our urine.”

Another eyewitness, Mr Samson Shama who used his car to get water said members of the community had to use knapsack farm sprayers in their numbers to help put off the fire.

He called on the government to put such critical needs into consideration such as a mini fire station for a project of that nature while security personnel be deployed to the site until it is completed and commissioned for use.

Hon. Beni Lar, a member representing Langtang North/Langtang South in the House of Representatives, who visited the Paramount ruler of Mabudi, Ponzhi Nimmak Dauda over the incident before proceeding to the project site, assured the community that the multi-million naira project is going to be completed and commissioned for the benefit of all Nigerians.

Lar was accompanied by the embattled Chairman of Langtang North LGC, Hon. Joshua Laven stressed that “I will not in any way be distracted by those detractors from delivering on my campaign promises by ensuring that my constituents and the good people of Plateau State and the country rip the dividends of democracy at all time.

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Police Foil Robbery Attacks On Anambra Roads, Recover Vehicles

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1 hour ago

September 6, 2025

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The Anambra State Police Command said it has repelled armed robbery attacks in Oba and Awka areas of the state, with two stolen vehicles earlier snatched by the robbery gang recovered.

The command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed in a statement on Saturday that the police patrols have continued to foil plans of criminals following the security and safety measures put in place by the Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu.

Ikenga added that the swift response and coordinated chase by police operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Awka and police operatives attached to Oba Division, led to the recovery of the snatched vehicles from the criminals at different operations.

The statement read in part, “Police operatives have recovered two abandoned, but suspected snatched vehicles in Oba and Awka, respectively. Efforts are, however, ongoing to apprehend the culprits.

“The swift response and coordinated chase by Police Operatives attached to the Central Police Station, Awka, led to the recovery of a snatched Lexus ES 350 car with registration number Lagos – BDG 350 JR, along Parkers Road, Awka, on September 4, 2025, at about 10.10 pm.

“Four armed men, operating in a tricycle without a registration number, had earlier blocked the victim along Ifite Road, Amaenyi, forcing him to abandon his vehicle before they fled the scene with it.

“Similarly, in the early hours of September 5, 2025, police operatives attached to Oba Division received information that a black Lexus RX 300 Jeep with registration number Anambra – AWK 31 DU, had been abandoned by yet-to-be-identified persons around Mummy Hotel axis, along Owerri–Onitsha Expressway, Oba.

“Upon receipt of the information, police operatives moved swiftly to the location and recovered the vehicle, which has since been towed to the station for safekeeping.

“To this end, the command appreciates the good people of Anambra for their timely and useful information, noting that effective collaboration between the Police and the public remains a key strategy in combating crime.”

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Gunmen Kill NSCDC Personnel In Edo, Abduct Expatriate

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1 hour ago

September 6, 2025

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed eight personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, (NSCDC) attached to the BUA Cement Factory located in Okpella, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.

The gunmen also abducted one of the Chinese expatriates, and injured four persons.

An officer of the agency who disclosed this to journalists in Benin on Saturday on the condition of anonymity, said the persons injured were currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

According to him, four Chinese expatriates were rescued unhurt.

He said the incident happened at the company’s entrance, on Friday, September 5, 2025, at about 10PM, when the officers were escorting five Chinese expatriates after a routine patrol at the company’s entrance.

He said: “The suspected kidnappers, armed with sophisticated weapons, ambushed the NSCDC personnel attached to BUA Cement Company, Okpella, Etsako East LGA, Edo State.

“The attackers laid an ambush at the company’s entrance. They opened fire sporadically, engaging NSCDC operatives in a gun duel. Despite the loss of personnel, NSCDC operatives successfully rescued four expatriates.

“The armed group escaped into the bush with one abducted expatriate.

“The surviving NSCDC personnel repelled further assault and secured four expatriates safely.

“The injured officers were evacuated and are receiving medical care,”

The officer said that the Edo State Commandant of the agency, Agun Gbenga, had visited the scene of the crime and the hospital where the injured are being treated.

He also disclosed that joint security operations with sister agencies have commenced, combing the surrounding forest in pursuit of the perpetrators.

“As I speak with you, our personnel and other security agencies are combing the bush through which the kidnappers escaped. We are making every effort to ensure that the abducted expatriate is freed unhurt and the perpetrators are brought to justice,” he noted.

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New Edo Line Passengers Abducted

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2 hours ago

September 6, 2025

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Now fewer than 18 passengers of the New Edo Line and Toyota Corolla car were on Friday reported abducted.

The victims, said to be Abuja bound passengers, were forced into the bush by the kidnappers before men of the Nigerian Police Force arrived the scene

A viral video from the scene of the incident showed a long queue of vehicles parked on both sides of the express road.

Contacted, Edo tate Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Iyamu confirmed, the incident, stressing that sixteen of the victims have been rescued so far.

He noted that police have intensified search in collaboration with local vigilante and hunters to ensure the release of the other passengers in the kidnappers’ den.