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Tricycle Operator Returns Forgotten N2m To Owner In Aba

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6 months ago

March 19, 2025

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Mr Emmanuel Obodoezie, a tricycle operator in Ariaria International Market, Aba, Abia on Wednesday returned N2.04 million to a trader who forgot it in his tricycle after alighting.

Obodoezie was celebrated by Ariaria traders for remaining upright in the face of Nigeria’s economic hardships.

The tricycle operator told the News Agency of Nigeria NAN) that he picked a woman along Powerline Road and she alighted somewhere around Free Zone area where fish is sold.

Obodoezie said that he told the woman that her fare was N300 but the woman gave him only N250 and he collected it from her without complaining while she left.

He said that he did not look at the back of his Keke after the woman alighted and went away and so did not know that the woman left her bag in his tricycle.

“Because of the bad roads, my machine was bending to one side and to another side until the bag at the back of my machine fell of.

“Then people who saw it fall began to call me to wait that my bag in my machine had fallen off.

“I stopped and thought it must be the the bag of the woman who I dropped off some minutes ago,” he said.

He said that before I stopped, the person who picked it opened it and seeing it was money, wanted to take some from it but I refused to allow him and others to take the money.

He said that he told one of them to hold the money while he would go and bring the owner.

“I went in search of her and God being so kind, she was already coming to search for the tricycle operator who conveyed her and her goods to the market.”

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“‘When I found her, I went to show her where I kept the money for her to take it,” he said.

The owner of the money, Mrs Chika Aloysius-Iwu told NAN that she was to go to the bank with the N2.04 million in her bag.

“After alighting, I forgot that money on top of the seat of his machine and left.

“When I got to my stall, I remembered that I had forgotten money in that tricycle.

“I knew the face of the man but did not know where he stays so I went in search of him along the road where he stopped for me,” Aloysius-Iwu said.

She said that she eventually saw him, waved him down, he stopped and asked if she was the person he dropped off some minutes ago and she said yes.

“He then said that he had been searching for me and then took me to the man he handed the money over to incase someone in the market begins to search for her money that they should give it to her.

“I don’t know what to say to this good man. I only pray that God will bless him and his generations and show them mercy always,” she said.

The Chairman, Ariaria T-Line, Mr Emmanuel Njoku alias Ose, whose line the woman’s stall is situated said he was surprised to know that such a person exits in Nigeria at this time.

He said that for such a man to do a good deed like that meant that he fears God and deserves to be blessed.
Njoku urged government and well-meaning Nigerians to encourage such good behaviours by recognising the man and rewarding him.

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Tension As Civilian Task Force Member Opens Fire Inside Kebbi Mosque

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2 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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Residents of Faransi village in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State were thrown into shock after a member of the civilian Joint Task Force, popularly known as Yansakai, allegedly opened fire inside a mosque.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the incident left one youth, identified as Bawa Kiri, with gunshot injuries. His father, Kiri Nyako, reported the case to troops of 1 Brigade at Unashi.

Military sources said efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspected Yansakai member behind the attack.

Meanwhile, the injured victim has been evacuated to Ribah General Hospital in Zuru Local Government Area, where he is receiving treatment.

Details of the incident remain sketchy as investigations continue.

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Bandits Leader Who Allegedly Killed 34 Katsina Worshippers Seen In Peace Meeting

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2 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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A picture has surfaced showing Babaro, a notorious bandit leader, at a peace dialogue held on Sunday in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the photo on X, noting that Babaro has been terrorising the Kankara and Malumfashi areas.

Makama said Babaro is alleged to have led the recent attack on worshippers in Mantau, Malumfashi LGA, where 32 people were killed and many others injured during Isha prayers.

The development comes as security analyst Bakatsine also confirmed on Sunday that Faskari residents and bandits agreed on a peace deal that included mutual forgiveness, unarmed entry into towns, safe farming, grazing, and the release of captives without ransom.

“Peace deal in Faskari LGA, Katsina State as residents and bandits agree on unarmed entry into town by bandits, safe farming/grazing, mutual forgiveness, captives freed without ransom. Notorious figures like Ado Aleru, Babaro and Kwashen-garwa attended,” Bakatsine wrote.

Authorities were yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, DAILY POST reports.

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NAF Air Raids Kill Three Boko Haram Commanders In Borno

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2 hours ago

September 15, 2025

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Boko Haram fighters are reportedly in disarray following sustained airstrikes by the Nigerian military on their hideouts in Borno State.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the air raids targeted insurgent camps in Gobara and Balangaje, near Sambisa Forest in Gwoza Local Government Area, destroying several structures.

At least three senior commanders, identified as Mustafa, Ba Bunu, and Awana Kura, were said to have been killed in the operation.

The development has heightened anxiety among fighters, women, and children in the affected enclaves. A senior commander, Modu Kunduli, was reported to have informed another top leader, Bakura (alias Weeze), that the group’s ranks were unsettled by the bombardments.

Bakura, who operates around Kwajaffa–Ngabur village in Hawul LGA, was also quoted as expressing concern after sighting Nigerian Air Force jets over Garkida and Gombi areas.

Intelligence reports further indicate that the insurgents are considering retreating to their hideouts in Ngulde, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, pending further directives from their leaders.

Security sources said troops have been placed on alert to monitor possible movement of fighters as they attempt to evade additional air raids.