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Road Crashes: Yankari Express Sensitises Drivers On Traffic Rules, Regulations

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6 months ago

November 12, 2025

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The Bauchi State Yankari Express Corporation has embarked on a three-day capacity building of its drivers on traffic rules and regulations so as to ensure safe driving and avoid road crashes in the state.

Speaking before the commencement of the training in Bauchi on Wednesday, Engr. Babaji Yunusa, the General Manager of the Corporation said that he had liaised with professionals in the field to give out their vast experience to the drivers.

According to him, the world is dynamic and there have been some certain changes in the way the transport system in the country is operated, hence, the need for the drivers to be abreast of new happenings for effective safe driving.

“As you are aware, this is a transportation corporation and virtually every day, our vehicles go round the country from one state to another.

“So, in this kind of situation, we need our drivers to be getting capacity buildings, training and retraining and that’s the reason for this training.

“We liaised with professionals in the field who had been into the system for quite a long time to give out their vast experience to our drivers.

“We have been saying that our drivers are professionals but you can’t be a professional without training and that is why we are doing this training because what you know sometimes, you need to be reminded of it,” he said.

He added that road experts that would be sensitising the drivers included the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), the Vehicle Inspection officers (VIO) as well as some highly recognised driving schools in the state.

While emphasising that the training was timely as it coincided with Ember Months, the General Manager added that safety is paramount in road transportation and one could not be on a safer side without knowing the rules and regulations of the road.

Also speaking, Mr Silas Bankondi, Director, Chittado International Driving School, said that the purpose of the capacity building was to deliver awareness to the drivers in line with the traffic rules and regulations.

This, he said, would further remind them of the fundamental factors of the driving techniques essential in every driver to save his life, that of his passengers and other road users.

Speaking on behalf of the drivers, Mohammed Auwal appreciated the management of Yankari Express Corporation and other road experts for coming up with the training.

He promised that the drivers would make effective use of the knowledge that would be gathered and apply to their day to day driving activities.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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1 day ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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3 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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3 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.