PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES EKITI GOVERNOR OYEBANJI ON RE-ELECTION VICTORY. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES EKITI GOVERNOR OYEBANJI ON RE-ELECTION VICTORY   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulates Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on his resounding victory in Saturday’s Ekiti State gubernatorial election.   The President commends the people of Ekiti State for their peaceful and orderly conduct, and for reposing their trust in Governor Oyebanji.   He also commends law enforcement agencies for maintaining law and order.   He charges the Independent National Electoral Commission to continue to invest in conducting a peaceful, free, fair and credible election as we approach the Osun governorship election in August and the general election next year.   With his overwhelming victory in the election, Oyebanji has emerged as the first governor in the history of Ekiti State to win re-election back-to-back.   President Tinubu notes that Governor Oyebanji’s first term was marked by significant strides in infrast...

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE ARRESTS EIGHT SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERS ARMS IN NASARAWA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 NIGERIA POLICE FORCE ARRESTS EIGHT SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, RECOVERS ARMS IN NASARAWA


The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its sustained efforts against kidnapping and violent crimes with the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers following a coordinated security operation in Rukubi Community, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.


The operation followed a distress report received in the early hours of 7th May 2026 regarding an attack carried out by armed hoodlums who invaded the community on the night of 6th May 2026, shooting sporadically and causing panic among residents.


During the attack, the assailants reportedly stormed the residences of two residents and abducted two victims to an unknown destination.


Upon receipt of the report, police operatives of the Nasarawa State Command, in collaboration with other security agencies and local community youths, swiftly mobilized to the area and launched coordinated operations which led to the arrest of eight suspects linked to the incident.


The suspects include: Adamu Alfa, Muhammed Alfa, Shuaibu Alfa, Usman Alfa, Ali Alfa, Isa Alfa, Adamu Alfa, and Ja’afaru Alfa, all from Rugan Alhaji Alfa, Rukubi Village.


During the operation, security operatives recovered two AK-47 rifles, four Bajaj motorcycles, and two expended 7.62mm ammunition shells connected to the attack.


The Force further confirmed that one of the suspects sustained fatal injuries during the encounter and was later confirmed dead while receiving medical treatment.


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, commended the gallantry and professionalism displayed by the operatives involved in the operation, describing the success as a strong demonstration of the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing and inter-agency collaboration in combating violent crimes, while also appreciating the invaluable support of sister security agencies , local vigilante groups, community youths, and residents whose cooperation significantly contributed to the successful outcome of the operation.


DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID, psc(+), mnipr,mni�Force Public Relations Officer�Force Headquarters, Abuja�7th May 2026.

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