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Police Arrest 22 Suspects, Recover ₦10m Worth Of Stolen Items In Katsina

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1 year ago

September 5, 2024

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The Katsina State Police Command has successfully arrested 22 individuals suspected of theft and vandalism, recovering various exhibits and stolen items.

In a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Sadiq, one of the incidents occurred on August 24, 2024, at approximately 5:15 PM. Three suspects, Hamza Lawal, Safiyanu Usman, and Mariya Adamu, were arrested in connection with a criminal house trespass and theft incident in GRA Katsina.

The suspects were accused of stealing items worth over ₦10 million from a residence in Modoji Quarters. The stolen items included a freezer, three plasma TVs, one HP computer, a set of dining tables, a set of chairs, two drawers, two mattresses, two sets of home theaters, four sets of complete inverters, three sets of air conditioners, and one max generator.

According to ASP Sadiq, the suspects were arrested following a report of their nefarious activities at the GRA Katsina divisional police headquarters. He stated that the suspects confessed to the crime and mentioned additional accomplices.

“Efforts are being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects as the investigation continues,” ASP Sadiq disclosed.

In a separate operation on September 4, at around 1 PM, the Command successfully arrested a twelve-man gang known for vandalizing armored electric cables in the Katsina metropolis. The suspects were arrested in Sha’iskawa Quarters with bundles of suspected vandalized electric cables, iron rods, and other tools.

The suspects, all residents of Sha’iskawa Quarters, confessed to the crime and identified seven other accomplices who are currently at large. They also implicated one Aminu Manya-Manya as the receiver of their stolen properties.

Similarly, on September 5, at approximately 2 AM, police operatives attached to the Sabon Garin Katsina Divisional Police Headquarters arrested six individuals suspected of vandalizing the Kofar Marusa drainage. Fifty-one full-length 10mm and 16mm iron rods were recovered from the suspects, who confessed to the crime.

The Command has vowed to continue its efforts to arrest all suspects involved in these crimes and bring them to justice.

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JUST IN: Fire Guts Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone In Igbesa

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20 hours ago

January 11, 2026

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A fire broke out on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa.

As of this report, there has been no official statement on what caused the incident. However, a resident said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.

The source added that the fire spread quickly, affecting nearby houses before emergency responders arrived.

Details later…

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AAU Postpones Resumption Date

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2 days ago

January 10, 2026

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The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has approved, on behalf of the university’s Senate, the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.

In a statement,
Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Head, Information, Public Relations & Protocol, AAU, said the decision became necessary to enable the university to complete ongoing renovation works on student structures and facilities, aimed at enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

“According to him, the management is committed to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and believes that this temporary adjustment will ultimately benefit our students.

“While the university management intends to announce a new resumption date, any student(s) still in our hostels are advised to vacate with immediate effect to allow for effective ongoing renovation works

“In light of this development, the university regrets to announce that the 140th Inaugural Lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, and ongoing examinations have been postponed.

“A new date for the lecture and the completion of the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.

“The university appreciates the understanding and cooperation of students, parents, and guardians on this matter.

“We urge all students to adhere to the new resumption date and prepare for a productive academic session.

“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure their children/wards are aware of and comply with the revised resumption schedule.”

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Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Incessant Kidnapping

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2 days ago

January 10, 2026

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Residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday protested against incessant kidnappings in the area.

Ekpoma, in recent times has been under attack by kidnappers who snatched residents from their homes.

The protest grounded commercial activities as students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, also joined in the protest.

The protesters, in anger, also pulled down campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections mounted in the university hosting town.

Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma.

According to him, the kidnappers would be chased away from the area in no distance time.

Also reacting to the protest, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, dismissed was top of the security situation in Ekpoma, adding the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.

Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.

“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.

“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles.

“The victims, including five children were rescued unhurt. This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.