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International Migrant Day: NGO Wants End To Human Trafficking, Irregular Migration, Others

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December 18, 2020

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A non-governmental organisation – Network Against Child Trafficking, Abuse and Labour, (NACTAL), Wednesday, in Benin, embarked on awareness campaign against human trafficking, slavery and irregular migration and other Social vices in other checkmate the menace.

The awareness campaign was to mark this year’s International Migrants Day.

Addressing newsmen at the premises of the Nigeria Union Journalists (NUJ), Evans Ehiremen, Edo State Coordinator, NACTAL, said essence of the campaign was to create awareness against irregular migration, modern slavery, human trafficking, smuggling of migrants to other nations.

He said the essence was to checkmate the number of people who died on daily basis in desert, sea and through the land, just as he called on all stakeholders to come together to solve the Problem.

Also speaking, former South-South zonal coordinator, NACTAL, Roland Nwoha, decried how migrants face rejection by their hosts, due to ideological differences.

“The international migrant’s day aim at raising awareness on the problems of international migrants, also highlighting their gains to the host, and their countries.

“We lend our voices, to celebrate and honour the gains of migrants across the world. Especially as we have witnessed in this year of pandemic, how Migrants workers have risked their lives in caring for the sick and providing essential services. Many of them contracting the virus and even death in the process, this gains of migration no doubt has come with a cost.

“A huge cost for that matter as countless of valuable lives have been lost in the Saharan desert, in the Mediterranean Sea and, also in the destination. Thousands and million of others are stranded in transit unable to reach their destinations and unable to return back home,” said he.

In her speech, Chairperson, National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Edo State, Adesuwa Ehimuan, called on all stakeholders to join in the fight against human trafficking, sexual violence and slavery, irregular migration and Child Trafficking to reduce the menace.

Comrade Adesuwa promised that her association would support any NGO who clmour for the way forward on how to address these menace and plights affecting the state, and society generally.

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Fire Guts Section Of Rivers Secretariat

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October 6, 2025

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A section of the Rivers State Secretariat was on Monday evening gutted by fire, leaving parts of the complex damaged before it was brought under control.

The fire, which reportedly started a few minutes past 5 p.m., was contained through the swift response of the Rivers State Fire Service.

Eyewitnesses said the blaze spread rapidly before firefighters arrived at the scene to extinguish it, preventing further damage to nearby offices.

Although the cause of the fire has not been officially confirmed, preliminary reports suggest that an electrical fault may have triggered the incident.

The Rivers State Head of Service, Inyingi Brown, also attributed the outbreak to an electrical fault, urging workers to ensure that all electrical appliances are switched off before leaving the office.

An unconfirmed source indicated that the fire may have affected the state Pension Commission, though the extent of the damage remains unclear.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the full impact of the incident as investigations continue.

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18-year-old Hangs Self, Police Launch Investigation

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October 5, 2025

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The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of an 18-year-old identified as Tersoo Veregh, who allegedly took his own life in Makurdi, the state capital.

According to Zagazola Makama, the deceased’s father, Mr. Veregh Nathaniel, of Iorkyaako Street, High Level area of Makurdi, made the tragic discovery around 2:00 a.m. on October 4, when he stepped out of his room to ease himself and found his son hanging from the ceiling.

Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of ‘B’ Division, Makurdi, led a team of detectives to the scene. The body was photographed and later taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital mortuary.

Police authorities said an investigation has commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Police Intercept Illicit Drugs, Recover Pistols In Delta

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October 5, 2025

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The Delta State Police Command has intercepted a truck loaded with large quantities of suspected illicit drugs.

The truck, with registration number 3BGT 18LG, driven by one Dennis Uruma, a 52-year-old man from Igalamela Local Government Area of Kogi State, was intercepted by a patrol team of the Eagle Net Special Squad, Asaba, led by Commander SP Danyaya Yunusa.

The operation was conducted in synergy with the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Illicit Drugs and Human Trafficking.

The driver was arrested after the search, while the counting and measurement of the exhibits are ongoing.

In another development, on October 3, 2025, operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, led by Commander CSP Nosa Alex, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a targeted raid on a suspected criminal hideout around the Basket Market area of Asaba.

During the operation, three suspects, Rabbi Godwin, 25, Lucky Nanakumo, 20, and David Igwe, 19, were arrested.

A search of the location yielded one fabricated Beretta pistol, which was recovered and secured as evidence.

Again, on October 1, 2025, the DPO ‘B’ Division, Asaba, CSP Edewor Akponegware, led his surveillance team in a swift response to a distress report about a robbery incident around the BONSAAC axis of Asaba, where a female victim was dispossessed of her phone and other valuables at gunpoint by two male suspects.

Working with local vigilantes, the team established a discreet cordon and began a methodical sweep of adjoining streets.

The coordinated push paid off when officers intercepted one suspect, Amara Nwako, 21, a male indigene of Oko, while his accomplice fled into an uncompleted building.

A locally made pistol was recovered during a search of the immediate vicinity. Preliminary findings revealed a possible cult affiliation linking the suspect to a certain Arobaga secret cult.

According to Bright Edafe, the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, all the suspects remain in custody, while a manhunt is underway for the fleeing accomplice.

(DAILY POST)