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Police Apprehend Armed Suspects After Cult Clash In Lagos

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The Lagos State Police Command has revealed that officers from the Igando Division successfully apprehended two individuals in connection with a violent clash between rival cult groups.

Police Public Relations Officer, David Hundeyin, made therevelation on his verified X handle.

According to Hundeyin’s tweet, 20-year-old Hammed Olawale and 23-year-old Japhet Oderinde were taken into custody after the police responded to a distress call reporting the eruption of violence between two rival cult factions.

Hundeyin wrote, “20-year-old Hammed Olawale and 23-year-old Japhet Oderinde have been arrested by officers from Igando Division after responding to a distress call that two rival cult groups had gone on rampage.

“The two suspects were found in possession of a locally fabricated semiautomatic pistol with four live rounds of 9mm ammunition. 26-year-old Abeeb Fagbohun was found shot and promptly taken to hospital. Efforts in top gear to arrest fleeing suspects.

“Upon further investigation, the officers discovered that the two suspects were in possession of a locally fabricated semiautomatic pistol, along with four live rounds of 9mm ammunition. The discovery raised concerns about the potential escalation of the situation and the threat posed by illegal firearms.

“The clash resulted in the injury of a 26-year-old man identified as Abeeb Fagbohun, who was promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The severity of his injuries remains undisclosed at this time.

“As the investigation unfolds, law enforcement officials are intensifying efforts to apprehend additional suspects who managed to evade capture. The police are committed to ensuring the safety and security of the community, working diligently to curb the activities of criminal elements involved in such incidents.”

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Woman Arrested For Burning Hands Of Co-Wife’s Children

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In Adamawa State, police have apprehended 23-year-old Rachel Geoffrey for allegedly burning the hands of two children belonging to her co-wife.

Rachel, a resident of the Federal Housing Estate in Girei local government area, is accused of inflicting severe injuries on 7-year-old Genesis Geoffrey and 3-year-old Ijadai Geoffrey.

Reports indicate that the children’s mother has separated from their father, who is Rachel’s husband.

Rachel was reported to have cooked rice and set it aside for her husband, the father of the victims, before leaving the house.

When the hungry children ate the food meant for their father, Rachel became enraged.

In her anger, she tied the children’s hands with a handkerchief to restrain them, then set their hands on fire, causing severe injuries.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, CP Dankombo Morris, called on the public, particularly parents, to meet their responsibilities in caring for their children.

He also promised that the case would be prosecuted thoroughly.

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N2.7bn Fraud: Sirika, Daughter To Be Arraigned Today

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Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, along with his daughter and two others, have been slated for arraignment today (thursday) by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

They face charges related to an alleged N2.7 billion fraud linked to the failed Nigerian Air project.

The proceedings are set to unfold before Justice Sylvanus Oriji at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja.

The charges, based on court documents, accuse Sirika of granting undue advantage to certain entities in Abuja between April 2022 and March 2023.

The anti-graft agency has accused Sirika of misusing his authority by awarding a N1.3 billion consultancy contract for the Nigerian Air Start-up to Tianero Nigeria Limited.

This alleged action is said to contravene Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000.

In a separate charge, the EFCC alleges that on or around August 18, 2022, in Abuja, Sirika utilized on or about August 18, 2022 ia, Sirika “did use your position to confer unfair advantage upon Al Buraq Global Investment Limited, whose alter ego, Fatima Hadi Sirika and Jalal Sule Hamma are your daughter and son-in-law respectively, by using your position to influence the award to them, the contract for the Apron Extension at Katsina Airport for the sum of N1.498,300,750.00.”

The anti-graft agency asserted that Sirika’s actions amounted to a violation of Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act, 2000, rendering him liable to punishment under the same section.

In count three, the EFCC accused Sirika of criminal breach of trust “while serving as the Minister of Aviation and in his capacity as a public officer” on or around August 18, 2022, in Abuja, within the jurisdiction of the court.

In late April, the former aviation minister was taken into custody by the anti-graft agency and interrogated for several days.

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JUST IN: Bandits Kill 8, Abduct Bank Manager In Zamfara

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Zamfara State is in the grip of fear and mourning following a series of vicious attacks by bandits, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals and the abduction of a branch manager of Taj Bank in Mandir Laura.

In a daring raid, approximately fifteen armed bandits stormed the manager’s residence in Rijiyar Gabas, seizing him and vanishing into the night.

Meanwhile, Faru Town in Maradun local government area witnessed a bloodbath as bandits struck, leaving eight residents dead.

Eyewitnesses recount the terror as the attackers besieged the town, instilling fear and chaos before retreating with captives into the surrounding forests.

The incidents have prompted widespread outrage and renewed calls for urgent action to stem the tide of violence plaguing Zamfara State.

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