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Patent Medicine Dealer Arrested With Guns, Ammunition In Delta

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2 years ago

October 9, 2023

Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a patent medicine dealer, Ebireri Morisson, of Oviorie community in Isiokolo, Ethiope East Local Government Area, for allegedly being in possession of guns and ammunition.

This was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Police Public Relations Officer for the command, DSP Bright Edafe, copies of which were made available to journalists in Warri.

According to the statement, the 40-year-old patent medicine dealer was nabbed on October 7, 2023, “following credible information” which prompted the operatives to storm the community.

“Upon searching the premises, one locally fabricated short gun, and one live cartridge were recovered”, the PPRO said.

He disclosed that the suspect is presently in custody while an investigation is ongoing into the matter.

In another development, the police spokesman stated that concerted efforts to rid Delta State of illicit firearms led to the arrest of another suspect in Asaba.

The PPRO explained that on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, while operatives of SACU were on a routine patrol along Cable Road, Asaba, they accosted a motorcyclist and his passenger, who upon sighting the patrol team hastily jumped down from the moving motorcycle and took to their heels.

“These suspects were given a hot chase, where one 27-year-old male suspect, Ifakachukwu Igwala from Kwale in Ndokwa-West LGA was arrested.

“The suspects were carrying a handbag, when the bag was searched one locally fabricated Beretta pistol, two 9mm live ammunition, one locally made single barrel shotgun, and one live cartridge were recovered.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect operates alongside his accomplice named Kelvin surname unknown (at large).

“The suspect is in custody and the effort to arrest his fleeing accomplice is ongoing.”

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, has assured that the command has meticulously placed essential deployments and security measures for the ember months.

On that note, the CP said, officers and men are utmostly dedicated to keeping the peace, and implementing the laws while taking concrete steps to ensure accountability, transparency, and maximal professionalism in the discharge of their duties.

Consequently, the police boss urged the public to never hesitate to notify the Command through the Control Room Numbers 08036684974, 08125958005, 09053872287 or the PRO Office 09155570007, 09155570008, assuring that all received information will be treated with a high level of confidentiality.

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NAF To Close Lagos Airport Road For Fitness Walk

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2025

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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.

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

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

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.

“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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5 hours ago

October 17, 2025

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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.

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.

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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1 day ago

October 16, 2025

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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.

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.

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

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

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.