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PRESS RELEASE  12/04/2023 The Editors, CRIME BULLETIN  The Command swiftly consolidate the gains of the overwhelming enthusiasm and support of the citizens in the State, carried out series and sustained operations in black sport, criminal hideouts and kidnappers camps at Dutsen Gobirawa, Dajin Madam Forest, Borkoto hills and Yankari Game Reserve forest in Alkaleri LGA.   Sequel to the unending and relentless commitment of the Command in tackling all forms of crime and criminality in the State.  The Commissioner of Police Bauchi State Command CP Aminu Alhassan psc(+) therefore directed all tactical commanders to embark on aggressive visibility Policing which yielded positive results; On 09/04/2023 at about 0100hrs operatives attached to the Command Rapid Response Squad (RRS) led by the Commander to sustain the visibility policing raided respective criminals' hideout and arrested a syndicate of Sara-suka who sometimes last year killed one Abbas Jibrin alias Timo m...

LASG INVESTIGATING COLLAPSED BUILDING IN BANANA ISLAND  A 7-floor building under construction collapsed in Banana Island, Lagos State, this evening.  The victims of the building collapse who sustained injuries are receiving immediate medical attention.While we are able to confirm at this time, that there is no fatality. The unfortunate incident happened while workers at the site were involved in some casting work.  The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins was at site of the incident to assess the situation and flag off an immediate investigation into the cause of the building collapse.   We ask members of the public to remain calm and expect further information from the Ministry. 

LASG FROWNS AT CULTURAL MISREPRESENTATION BY PROMOTERS OF "GANGS OF LAGOS" FILM/SERIES  Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the "Gangs of Lagos" film/series over cultural misrepresentation and for portraying the culture of Lagos State in a derogatory manner. A release signed by the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf said the Ministry, being the regulatory body and custodian of the culture of Lagos State, views the film/series as a mockery of the Heritage of Lagos. The Commissioner expressed her disappointment with the promoters of the film, Jade Osiberu and Kemi Akindoju, for portraying the Eyo Masquerade as a gun-wielding villain while adorning the full traditional regalia. She said: “We are of the opinion that the production of the film ‘The Gang of Lagos’ is very unprofessional and misleading while its content is derogatory of our culture, with the intention to desecrate the revered ...

KDSG Security Update: Wednesday 12th April 2023.  Air strikes neutralize fleeing bandits in Birnin Gwari LGA At around 9:44am, the Ministry received a distress call of armed bandits attacking Sabon Layi village in Birnin Gwari LGA.  It was confirmed that the bandits were shooting, rustling cattle, looting properties and committing other heinous crimes, a situation which had residents scampering for safety.  Immediately, the  Air Component of Operation Whirl Punch was contacted for action, and the unit responded promptly to the location.  On arrival at Sabon Layi, a thorough scan revealed normal human activities at the reported location. However, about four kilometers North of Sabon Layi village, the bandits were sighted fleeing for cover from the aircraft. They were engaged and neutralized in several passes.  No further movement was observed after the strike. The aircraft sustained its presence overhead before withdrawing.  While the government awaits ...

  FG commissions science television 12 April 2023  The Federal Government has commissioned science and technology television. The television, which is under the purview of the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), is to ensure the effective dissemination of information on scientific, technological and innovations in the sector. Minister of STI, Sen. Adeleke Mamora, who commissioned the project in Abuja said the station would educate and entertain as well as publicize scientific discoveries, inventions, and achievements of the various parastatals under the Ministry. He said: “The NSTI Television will focus on Nigeria’s contribution to STI by publishing the latest outputs and products from all research institutions and the latest STI developments from all over the world, as well as showcase how our ancestors embrace Science, Technology and Innovation in their daily activities by using locally available materials for their food, nutrition, drugs and medicine, buil...

Building Collapses In Lagos, Workers Trapped A three-storey building under construction on Banana Island, Lagos State, has collapsed, trapping several workers. We  learnt that emergency responders are being mobilised to the scene of the building collapse. Though some people said is a 8-storey building but the Lagos Territorial Head of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) confirmed the incident in a brief update Wednesday evening. “A report of 3 Storey building under construction was just received at Banana Island. Workers trapped. We are mobilising to respond,” he said. The incident is the latest in the rampant cases of building collapse in the state in recent years. Watch video below and More photos below.   

Doctors demand salary review before May 29 12 April 2023 As doctors working in England’s public health service, yesterday, began what has been described as the most disruptive strike in UK’s history over pay and working conditions, doctors in Nigeria, in same vein, have demanded a review of the Consolidated Medical Salary Scheme (CONMESS) and payment of revised 2023 medical residency training fund by the Federal Government before May 29 hand-over date. The medical doctors, under the aegis of Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD), in a communiqué issued by its President, Dr. Emeka Innocent Orji, at the end of its Emergency Extended National Officers’ Committee (NOC), held virtually, admonished the House of Representatives on the obnoxious bill sponsored by Ganiyu Johnson. They said the bill is the definition of modern-day slavery and should be thrown away.     A resident doctor is a medical school graduate and doctor in training that is taking part in a graduate ...

Another Domestic Violence victim In Makurdi, Benue state. Pictured here is Mrs Margaret Gwebe, a Deputy Bursar at the Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University of Agriculture Makurdi who has been constantly maltreated and abused by her husband for more than 12yrs. Mrs Gwebe, has been married for 40yrs with 3kids (2 boys and a girl) all not living in the country. According to Ukan Kurugh, she is at the moment in a private hospital makurdi receiving treatment after been brutalized by the husband.  More details later. Women are not tools but humans.  More photos below. 

BENUE BASED BUSINESSMAN ALLEGEDLY BEATS WIFE IN MAKURDI 12th April, 2023   Benue based businessman and CEO Peach wood,Orungwa Terhemba Moses allegedly beats wife , Mngohol in Makurdi,Benue state. Ms Joan Agabi, a media personality and elder sister to Mngohol narrates her ordeal in the hands of her abusive husband. Read her post below: "I have been off Facebook for awhile to sort out stuff and I appreciate everyone who called & sent messages. I am breaking my sabbatical for a very disturbing matter. I was called last week that my kid sister was back home, I was not particularly bothered as I was used to her popping in after a bout of beatings, getting better & going back. However I was told that this time was bad and they would send me photos, I was still not moved as I did not wish to  go out of my way for a person who had cut off her own family because she was married.( minding my business is my first job). I saw the photos and was horrified as I asked myself how...

BETTER POLICING: IGP, RETIRED IGPs MEET AT IGP ARASE’s INSTANCE Seek Effective Partnership between Police, PSC The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba psc(+), NPM,  fdc, NEAPS, CFR met with the Chairman, Police Service Commission, Ex-IGP Dr. Solomon Arase, NPM, fdc, FCIArB and retired Inspectors-General of Police today Wednesday 12th April, 2023, at the Police Service Commission Corporate Headquarters, Jabi, Abuja. The meeting which was at the instance of Dr. Arase, amongst other salient things discussed issues affecting the Commission and the Nigeria Police Force drawing experiences from the retired officers who have at various times piloted the affairs of the Nigeria Police Force, and the Commission.  The retired IGP’s who graced the meeting included IGP Sunday Ehindero (Rtd.) CFR, NPM, fwc; IGP Mike Mbama Okiro (Rtd.) NPM, mni; IGP Ogbonna O. Onovo (Rtd.) CFR, NPM, mni; and IGP Suleiman Abba (Rtd.) CFR, NPM, NPoM, mni. The PSC Chairman appreciated the IGP and...

EFCC Arrests 11 Suspected Internet Fraudsters in Maiduguri Operatives of the Maiduguri Zonal Command of Economic and Financial Crimes. EFCC, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, arrested 11 suspected Internet fraudsters in Jere and Maiduguri Local Government areas of Borno State. The suspects: Olatunji Sherif, Bright Felix, Jude Linus Magaji, Jonah Jondi, Ojobaro Abdullahi, Jerry Zizighi, Micah Joseph, Mari Ayuba, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Adam Abiodun, and Victor Chinonso Okolieaboh were arrested in a sting operation following credible intelligence on their alleged criminal activities. Items recovered at their residence included one Mercedes Benz GLK 350, a Toyota Corolla saloon car, smartphones, MTN 4G Wi-Fi, and power banks. The suspects will be charged to court One more photo below. 

Company Executive, One Other Convicted for Fraud in Maiduguri The Maiduguri Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, secured the conviction and sentencing of one Muhammad Abdullahi Kulloma to one year imprisonment before Justice Umaru Fadawu of Borno State High Court, Maiduguri Kulloma was prosecuted on one count amended charge of cheating to the tune of N19, 950,000.00 (Nineteen Million Nine Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira). The defendant pleaded not guilty and the matter wen into full trial during which the prosecution called several witnesses and tendered documents to prove the case against the defendant Delivering judgment today, Justice Fadawu found him guilty, convicted and sentenced him to a year imprisonment with an option of N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira) The judge ordered the company, Mbuta Criterion Nigeria Limited to pay a fine of N100, 000.00 (One Hundred Thousand Naira); and the convict is not to be rel...

Y2023 HAJJ EXERCISE: LAGOS APPROVES N3.2M AS FARE    The Lagos State Government has approved the sum of N3,200,000.00 as the total fare to be paid by Intending Pilgrims performing the Year 2023 Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.     The Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, disclosed this at a meeting held with the intending pilgrims and other stakeholders at the Shamsi Adisa Thomas (SAT) Mosque, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, on Tuesday, April, 2023.    While addressing the gathering, Elegushi stated that the breakdown of the total package, as announced by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), includes Hotel Accommodation, Cost of Airline and Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), amongst others.    He appealed to intending pilgrims who had initially deposited the sum of N2,640,000. 00 to commence payment of the balance sum of N560,000.00 on or before the 21st of A...

OFFICE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SENSITISES TOP OFFICIALS ON UPGRADED CITIZENS GATE 2.0 PLATFORM  The Office of Civic Engagement has organised a one-day sensitisation programme for Special Advisers, Commissioners and Permanent Secretaries of various Ministries, Agencies and Departments (MDAs) across the State. In her address at the event held recently at the Adeyemi-Bero Auditorium, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to Mr. Governor on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale said in order to have an all-inclusive government in the state, a conscious effort is being made to establish, deepen and sustain the government mode of engagement and communication with various stakeholders hence the need for a more interactive Lagos State Citizens Gate 2.0 App. She added that the implementation of the Citizens’ Gate 2.0 platform in all MDAs in Lagos State is a crucial step towards promoting transparency, accountability and citizen engagement in government. The Special Adviser expla...

Uber driver caught on Camera attempting to rape young drunk female passenger  A new disturbing video shared online purportedly shows what appeared to be a male Uber driver trying to rape a young drunk female passenger, but his efforts were thwarted by a concerned man who stepped in and started filming him. In the footage, a man is seen approaching a vehicle during nighttime in a neighborhood  while recording himself saying, “Yo, what are you doing?.” As he moves the phone camera closer,  the male driver is seen in the backseat of the vehicle with his pants down, next to an unresponsive woman. After being asked the question on camera, the driver pulled up his pants and exited the vehicle.  While asking the man what he was doing in front of his house, the concerned individual panned his camera to show the scene, including a large “Uber” sticker plastered on the driver-side door. As the driver made his way back into the vehicle, the good samaritan put him on blast over ...