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Security Operatives Arrest 31 Vandals, Recover Stolen Items In Abuja

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5 months ago

February 1, 2025

A joint security task force comprising the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, the Military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested 31 suspected vandals across Abuja.

The suspects were found in possession of stolen public infrastructure worth over one billion naira.

The FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, while parading the suspects on Friday, stated that some of those arrested had stolen critical public infrastructure, causing severe disruptions in several parts of the capital.

Disu added that the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company confirmed that a significant portion of the recovered cables and electrical components had been vandalised from multiple electricity stations across the FCT.

As a result, he said, residents of Dawaki, Mpape, Nyanya, Karu, and surrounding communities have suffered prolonged blackouts.

Disu said, “Upon recovery, AEDC officials were invited to identify some of the items. They confirmed that the recovered cables and electrical components had been vandalised from multiple electricity stations across the FCT.

“As a direct consequence of these acts of vandalism, several areas, including Dawaki, Mpape, Nyanya, Karu, and surrounding communities, have been plunged into total blackout. The estimated value of all the recovered items exceeds ₦1,000,000,000.”

Other recovered infrastructure items include 115 stolen manhole and drainage covers, five motorcycles, stripped parts of electric transformers, industrial scaffoldings, bundles of armoured and insulated cables, government-installed barbed wire, copper wires, 29 industrial and solar batteries, and other items.

Disu disclosed that security forces conducted targeted raids on scavengers’ colonies and illegal scrap yards, known as “Pantakers,” where stolen public assets were allegedly dismantled and sold.

“On 24 January, raids on Zuba (Abuja) and Diko (Niger State) led to the recovery of vehicle documents with unverifiable ownership, fake Mercedes-Benz chassis numbers, industrial solar batteries, solar panels, and large sacks of stolen armoured cables.

“On 26 January, further raids in Diko yielded similar stolen infrastructure materials.

“On 28 January, illegal structures along the road corridor in Dape Village were demolished to reclaim public infrastructure.

“On 29 January, a raid on Dei-Dei ‘B’ Pantaker led to the recovery of stolen government-installed barbed wire,” Disu said.

He added that 16 of the suspects had already been charged to court for criminal conspiracy and mischief by damaging public infrastructure.

The suspects are: Abubakar Adamu, Emmanuel Eze, Emeka Eziekel, Ahmad Suleiman, Dennis Chiagozie, Ismail Usman, Victor Ezeokoye, Izundu Fidelis, Alex Eddy, Jonathan Obi, Simon Samuel, Mubarak Lawal, Okafor Ekene, Usman Lawal, Shuaibu Yahaya, and James Edu.

Disu stated that the operation is part of a larger effort to curb vandalism and protect critical infrastructure in Abuja and surrounding areas.

He warned criminal elements that security forces will continue to intensify efforts to root out those sabotaging public utilities.

“This comprehensive operation represents a decisive move towards eliminating vandalism and safeguarding critical infrastructure within the FCT and neighbouring states,” he said.

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My Husband Grabs, Squeezes My Breasts Any Time He Wants Sex — Wife

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9 minutes ago

July 12, 2025

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She is a liar — Husband

A mother of four, Zainab Buhari, has dragged her husband, Babangida Ibrahim before a Sharia Court sitting at Rigasa, Kaduna , Kaduna State, for subjecting her to dehumanising treatment.

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Zainab told the court that her husband always beat her and leave her and their children with no food.

“He grabs my neck tro suffocate me, squeezes my breast hard and demand for sex.

“I take care of our children’s school fees, feeding, clothing and other needs.

“Whenever I run to my parents, they begs me to return to my matrimonial home,” she said.

The defendant denied all the allegations brought against him.

The judge, Malam Salisu Abubakar Tureta, ordered Zainab to present her witnesses in court.

He thus adjourned the case for further hearing.

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JUST IN: Psychiatric Hospital Staff Shot Dead In Benin

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14 hours ago

July 11, 2025

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A yet-to-be identified man was, this evening (Friday, 11 July, 2025) shot dead at Uselu Share, Benin City, in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State.

The man, who should be in his late 50’s was a staff of the Federal Psychiatric Hospital, Benin.

He was reportedly trailed by two vehicles – GLK Jeep and a red car – as he drove out from the hospital premises after the close of work.

According to our source, the two vehicles had packed in a nearby place waiting for the man’s vehicle, adding that immediately he drove out, he was trailed to a point where he was caught up and shot at a close range on the head.

Our source who does not want his name mentioned, said: “He works at Psychiatric Hospital. He closed for the day’s work and was about driving home, but unfortunately he drove in less than one minute when he was gunned down.

“It happened around 5pm this evening. We were at a nearby fast food restaurant when we heard the gunshot. It didn’t take the guys one minute to gun him down.

“After they killed the man, they were still shooting as they moved. The guys in the two vehicles were more than five.

“He’s an advance person, but we don’t know why he was killed,” he added.

According to source, security operatives comprising the Nigeria Police, officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Nigerian Army arrived the scene promptly, adding that before they arrived the assailants had left.

Our source added that the security personnel immediately evacuated the body from the scene.

Our source, who lamented that “three days ago, they came to rob a beer parlour and Baba Ijebu Shop in this same area,” urged the authorities to draft security personnel to the area.

Contacted on the phone by INFO DAILY, Police Public Relations Officer, Edo State Command, Moses Yamu, said he was yet to be informed of the incident, promising to make his founding.

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Gunmen Invade Catholic Seminary School In Edo, Kill One, Abduct Three

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19 hours ago

July 11, 2025

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Gunmen on Thursday night attacked the Catholic Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary School at Ivianokpodi, Agenebode in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State and killed a member of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) attached to the school.

The gunmen also abducted three students of the school.

This is coming barely ten months after an attack was carried out in the area. Two people including a priest were kidnapped and one killed during the attack.

The Directorate, Social Communications, Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Rev. Fr Peter Egielewa confirmed the incident on Friday

He said that the gunmen attacked the school at about 9:00 pm at night.

Egielewa expressed displeasure over the persistence attack on the Catholic school, personnel and its facilities.

“This is the second time in 10 months that the school had been attacked

“10 Months ago, a priest was kidnapped.

“And now three seminarians were abducted and a civil defense corps is killed, while a local vigilante sustained gun injuries

“We call on the government to protect the lives of all those who work in Catholic institution and our diocese.

“We hope the security agencies at the local, state and federal level take up the responsibility on that, so our people can be in peace and safety,” Egielewa said