Crime
Kwara Enforces Sanitation Laws, Leading To Over 300 Arrests
Kwara Enforces Sanitation Laws, Leading To Over 300 Arrests....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
No fewer than 300 sanitation offenders were arrested and prosecuted by a Special Court for violating sanitation laws in Kwara State during the monthly sanitation exercise held on Saturday.
The exercise, which took place for three hours between 7:00 am and 10:00 am on the last Saturday of every month, was conducted across the state.
The offenders were arrested in Ilorin, the state capital, during the exercise.
The state government, however, commended residents for their compliance with the sanitation regulations, contributing to the success of the exercise held in various towns and villages across the state, including the capital.
A statement by the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Kamaldeen Aliagan, quoted the state Commissioner for Environment, Nafisat Musa-Buge, as making this known in Ilorin while answering questions from journalists at a checkpoint along the Ilorin/Ogbomoso express road shortly after the completion of the exercise.
“Let me use this medium to express our delight at the increased level of compliance by the good people of Kwara State towards the successful sanitation exercise, particularly in the metropolis. I urge you all to sustain this momentum,” she said.
The commissioner, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Abubakar Ayinla, during the inspection, expressed disappointment that despite the government’s enlightenment and awareness campaigns, some people still flouted the sanitation laws.
She said, “Despite the enlightenment programmes and campaigns on radio and other electronic media, it is sad and unfortunate that almost 300 sanitation offenders were apprehended within the metropolis and subsequently charged to various mobile courts during the exercise.”
The Commissioner urged residents to strictly adhere to the three-hour sanitation exercise, designated for cleaning their residential and business environments to maintain a clean and safe environment for healthy living.
Musa-Buge also appreciated the mobile court judges, monitoring and security agents, transport unions, and relevant bodies for their dedication in the discharge of their duties.
Crime
Lagos Under Siege? Police Intercept Massive Haul Of 47 Sacks Of Military Uniforms And 80 Cartons Of Illicit Drugs!.
During a targeted intelligence-driven operation, officers from the Lagos State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit successfully recovered 47 sacks of military camouflage uniforms and 80 cartons of suspected illegal substances in Surulere.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Three suspects, identified as Chinedu David (29), Ezeagwu Chukwuma (38), and Ifeanyi Ogbeanyi (45), were arrested during the operation. Lagos State Commissioner of Police Fatai Tijani announced that the suspects were apprehended Saturday night while transporting the contraband in an unregistered MAN diesel truck.
The truck and the items, which included dozens of sacks of military uniforms and cartons of substances believed to be illicit drugs, were taken into custody. Preliminary investigation suggests the military gear was destined for the South-East region of Nigeria. Investigators are working to identify the source, owner, and intended recipients of the goods. They are also examining the level of involvement of the suspects and tracking potential co-conspirators.
While CP Tijani assured Lagos residents that the discovery poses no immediate security threat to the state as the items were being moved elsewhere, he expressed concern regarding the recovery due to historical connections between criminal organizations and the use of military-style uniforms. A police source confirmed that the truck’s driver and assistant were the first suspects detained, followed by two additional suspects who later came to a Surulere police station claiming ownership of the seized items.
The Lagos State Police Command has officially launched an investigation into a security incident involving the Managing Director of FirstBank, Oluwasegun Alebiosu, who received a parcel containing two rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition. Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai confirmed the probe during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Ikeja, characterizing the matter as a serious security concern.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Although initial reports of the incident were previously denied by a source within the bank, the police commissioner clarified that the threat was reported directly by the bank chief after his gateman received and opened the suspicious parcel. Key details regarding the ongoing investigation include:
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Investigation Scope: Detectives are currently analyzing the source of the package and working to establish the motive, specifically investigating whether the delivery was intended as a threat or linked to broader criminal activity.
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Active Leads: Investigators are pursuing multiple leads, including information and potential contacts provided by Alebiosu himself to assist in the process.
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Status of Case: While no arrests have been made at this time, the police are utilizing forensic and intelligence-driven methods to identify those responsible and ensure they are held accountable.
Crime
Beyond Control? Notorious Bandit Leader Bello Turji Fuels New Wave Of Fear With Advanced Weaponry.
New intelligence suggests that the notorious bandit leader, Bello Turji, is significantly expanding his operational reach and capabilities. Bashir Altine Guyawa Isa, a leader of the Rundunar Adalchi vigilante group in Sokoto State, reported the following developments in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service:....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Strategic Alliances: Turji has allegedly partnered with Boko Haram to provide training and logistical support to his fighters, marking a shift toward more sophisticated criminal tactics.
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Operational Training Base: Local security volunteers have identified a long-standing training camp near the Sokoto-Zamfara border. This facility is reportedly used for the recruitment, indoctrination, and arming of new combatants.
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Expanding Targets: Intelligence indicates that these groups may be planning to move beyond rural attacks to target prominent individuals and high-profile government installations.
Urgent Calls for Intervention
The continued existence of this training camp is viewed as a major threat to regional stability, potentially undoing progress made by security forces. Isa emphasized several critical points regarding the current situation:
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Known Risks: He claims that the relevant authorities are already aware of the facility’s existence and must act decisively to dismantle it before the situation worsens.
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Need for Action: There is an urgent call for enhanced military intervention and intelligence-led operations to prevent further violence, kidnappings, and attacks across Sokoto, Zamfara, and neighboring states.
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Preventive Measures: He warned that delay will only embolden these criminal networks, putting more communities at risk of terror.
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