LAGOS HOTEL, 3 OTHER PROPERTIES FORFEITED BY DRUG KINGPINS AUCTIONED AT N6.1BILLION.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Lagos hotel, 3 other properties forfeited by drug kingpins auctioned at N6.1billion *- It’s a clear message that cartels won’t be allowed to enjoy proceeds of their criminal trade, says Marwa*  A Lagos hotel and three other properties seized from drug kingpins by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and forfeited to the Federal Government through court processes have been auctioned for the sum of Six Billion One Hundred and Forty- Eight Million Nine Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Naira (N6,148,964,000.00) only. This was the outcome of a competitive bid process for the sale of eight assets forfeited by drug barons in parts of the country. While bidders who offered above reserved prices emerged winners of four of the listed properties, bids for four others failed because none offered up to the reserved prices. Announcing the winning bids at the bid opening ceremony attended by representatives of ICPC, Civil Society Organisations, auctioneers and bidders at the NDLE...

BANDITS KILLED TWO VIGILANTE MEMBERS,ABDUCT NEWLYWED COUPLE IN KATSINA.(PHOTOS).


Bandits kill two Vigilante members, abduct newlywed couple in Katsina.

     Yusuf Bishir and his wife 
Bandits killed two members of local vigilante group and abducted several residents including a newlywed couple in Shola Quarters, Katsina metropolis.

It was gathered that the bandits invaded the area around 1:25am on Sunday, August 7, and operated for over an hour.

A source explained that the vigilante members had to retreat for their safty when the bandits overpowered them.

“It was the vigilante members that even confronted the bandits but in the process two of them were killed and two others wounded,” the source told Daily Trust.

He said it was later tha one of the deceased body was retrieved while the other was rushed to the hospital where he died, adding that the wounded ones were receiving treatment at the hospital.

According to relative of the abducted newly-wed, Usman Masanawa, said when the attackers came, the husband, Yusuf Bishir, has called to inform him but there was nothing he could do.

“We went there this morning; the bandits did Not even enter the house through the entrance gate but they smashed the wall and got access into house,” Masanawa said.

He added that the number of residents abducted could not be ascertained but other residents said some houses were attacked and people abducted. 

Spokesperson in the state, SP Gambo Isah, who confirmed the incident said officers were on operation on the matter and will issue statement later.
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