A security breach in Lokoja has led to a nationwide police search for a missing assault rifle and 30 rounds of ammunition. The items were stolen from a Toyota Camry belonging to Inspector Mohammed Abdullahi, a member of the Kogi State Government House security detail. The officer reported that he had parked the vehicle at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat on June 13, 2026, around 7:30 p.m., only to find it missing upon his return.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

While authorities successfully located the abandoned vehicle near the Federal University in Felele, Lokoja, the rifle and ammunition had already been removed. Consequently, police headquarters has issued a directive to all state commands and tactical units to intensify search efforts and monitor for the missing weapon.

Option 2: Concise Incident Report

• The Incident: Inspector Mohammed Abdullahi, attached to the Kogi Government House, lost his service rifle (breech number FA 4082) and 30 rounds of 7.62 x 39mm ammunition after his parked Toyota Camry was stolen in Lokoja.

• Timeline: The vehicle was parked at the NUJ Secretariat at 7:30 p.m. on June 13, 2026, and was discovered missing shortly after.

• Police Response: Local patrol units and the Violent Crime Response Unit were mobilized immediately following the report.

• Current Status: Although the stolen vehicle was recovered abandoned opposite the Federal University in Felele, the firearm and ammunition remain missing. A nationwide alert has been circulated to all police formations to assist in the recovery.

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has firmly defended its prosecution and detention of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, dismissing allegations of political bias. ICPC spokesperson John Odey stated that the commission is acting strictly under court-ordered mandates and remains unfazed by the El-Rufai Support Group Association’s (ERSGA) decision to hire a Washington-based advocacy firm, Vanguard Africa, to challenge the proceedings internationally.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Dele Momodu, a prominent member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), recently declared that the judiciary must be prevented from sabotaging Nigeria’s democratic stability. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Momodu’s comments followed a Federal High Court ruling by Justice Peter Lifu, which ordered INEC to deregister the ADC and several other parties. The Court of Appeal subsequently stayed the execution of this ruling, labeling the initial judgment as the “highest form of judicial impertinence”.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Momodu advocated for formal sanctions against judges who issue what he termed “rascally judgments,” arguing that judicial officers who ignore established legal procedures or orders from superior courts must face accountability to preserve public trust in the rule of law.

In a separate discussion on the Naija Unfiltered Podcast, Momodu revealed that he had previously encouraged Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to form a political alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Momodu noted that he urged Obi to work with Atiku—who originally helped elevate Obi to national prominence—by citing historical examples of leaders who ascended to the presidency after serving as deputies, such as former Ghanaian President John Mahama, Goodluck Jonathan, and U.S. President Joe Biden.

However, Momodu stated that Obi rejected this advice, maintaining that his own popularity surpassed that of the former Vice President. Momodu also recounted that when Atiku selected Obi as his running mate for the 2019 election, he remained steadfast in his choice despite significant opposition from party governors.