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Navy Uncovers Illegal Fuel Depot In Lagos, Arrests Five
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The Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft says it discovered an illegal fuel depot with about 6,5000 litres of Automative Gasoline Oil in Lekki, Lagos State.
The depot was discovered at No 3 SilverBird Road, Ilasun Lekki, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 and five suspects were arrested.
According to a statement released on Tuesday, the leader of the syndicate, Ahmed Ariyo, alongside four other persons were arrested in a private apartment where they carried out their illegal activities.
The Commander NNS Beecroft, Commodore Rafiu Oladejo, was quoted in the statement, as saying that the total products discovered are estimated to be about N89 million based on the current price of AGO N1,350.
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The statement read, “The Nigerian Navy Ship Neecroft has discovered an illegal fuel depot and arrested five suspects at No 3 SilverBird Road, Ilasun Lekki, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. The leader of the syndicate, Ahmed Ariyo, alongside four other persons was arrested in a private apartment where they carry out their illegal activities.
“The discovery of the illegal fuel depot was sequel to credible intelligence received by NNS Beecroft on suspicious activities taking place at Elegushi beach. This necessitated the deployment of NNS Beecroft Quick Response Team to the location which resulted in the discovery and arrest of the suspects.
“The illegal fuel depot contains eight storage tanks of 50,000 litres capacity each, laden with about 57,000 litres of AGO; a tanker laden with about 7,000 litres; a bus with 30 jerry cans laden with about 1,500 litres. The total product discovered is about 65,000 litres of AGO which is estimated to be about N89 million based on the current price of AGO N1,350.
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“While estimating the total capacity of the storage facility found in the apartment, the eight storage tanks if filled to capacity with AGO will be about 400,000 litres which is approximately N500 million.”
The commodore also disclosed that the suspects possibly got the products through “pipeline vandalism, illegal vendors at sea as well as other illegal means along the coastline .
“Commodore Oladejo reiterated that NNS BEECROFT will not relent in its efforts to pursue oil thieves and other criminal elements as directed by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu, ”
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Policeman Shot, Three Arrested Over Land Dispute In Delta
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Police operatives from the Okpanam Division, in the Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested three police officers who allegedly encroached and supervised the destruction of the properties in the community.
It was gathered that the property belonged to Ogbeozoma tenants in the land area in a dispute between the Ogbeozoma quarters of Okpanam and Akpoma quarters Issele-Azagba in Aniocha North Local Government Area.
A source, who spoke to The PUNCH on the condition of anonymity because he was not permitted to speak to the press, disclosed that when the people of Ogbeozoma received information that some people were destroying their properties, they mobilised to the site.
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He said, “On arrival, they were confronted by the officers, as other people who came with them for the operation, took to their heels.
“In the process, one of the police officers the Ogbeozoma people brought, identified as Inspector Sanni Taiwo, was shot and was rushed to the hospital where he was receiving treatment.
“The arrested officers claimed they were attached to the CTU Base 44, Force Headquarters, Abuja, while the driver of one of the payloaders was also arrested.
“They were sent by a popular hotelier from the South-East origin but based in Asaba.”
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As of the time of filing this report, the three officers and the payloader driver had been transferred to the police command headquarters, while the two Hilux vehicles and two payloaders recovered from the site were parked on the premises of Okpanam Police Division.
Items recovered from the suspects, according to our source, included two guns and some live cartridges.
When contacted on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Abaniwanda Olufemi, told PUNCH Metro that he was in Abuja for the IG meeting and was yet to be briefed.
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Eight school children have survived a motor accident in Lokoja the Kogi State capital.
An Eyewitness account told DAILY POST that the children are pupils of Kingdom Heritage Nursery and Primary School Lokoja.
DAILY POST gathered that the children were returning from school when the sad incident occurred on Thursday at the popular Lokongoma market in Lokoja.
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It was further gathered that a heavy-duty truck carrying a container load fell on two small vehicles which trapped the Children.
Through the combined effort of the Nigeria Police, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and other relevant agencies, the children were rescued.
The Kogi State Security Adviser Commodore Jerry Omodara Rtd. who was on ground to ensure the rescue of the school children confirmed this to newsmen on Thursday.
As of 5:17PM, efforts are still in place to ensure that the truck is evacuated from the road to ensure free flow of traffic.
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Church Members Protest, Disown Faction Promoting LGBTQ Rights
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July 25, 2024By
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Hundreds of members of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Gombe State have protested against a factional group accused of promoting LGBTQ rights and regionalization.
The members made the bold stance against the recognition of LGBTQ rights during a protest that took place at the Northern and Central Nigeria Annual Conferences in Gondum village, Shongom local government area of Gombe State.
Protesters, carrying placards rejecting LGBTQ and regionalization, stated their commitment to a unified church and their opposition to what they deem as “unholy acts.”
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Yohana Wesley, Resident Bishop of the Nigeria UMC, stated that the factional group’s refusal to adhere to established procedures led to the decision to disown them.
Chipau Kiliyobas, Director of Connectional Ministry of Northern Nigeria UMC Annual Conference, noted that the disagreement over regionalization and LGBTQ issues was the root of the contention between the two groups.
Bishop John Schol, representing the Council of Bishops from the United States, attempted to reconcile the factions and unify all church members.
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Schol clarified that regional decisions on same-sex marriage would be respected, with no imposition from the global church, but the protesters remained steadfast in their opposition to LGBTQ recognition.
The traditional and majority group in the church deem LGBTQ acts as unholy, and their protest stated their strong stance against any recognition of such rights within the church community.
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