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 Putin woos African leaders at showcase summit, says Russia is better partner than 'colonial' West President Vladimir Putin told African leaders ​on Wednesday that Russia was their best partner, accusing what he cast as a colonial West of still trying ‌to exploit the continent's resources and using debt to hold back development, Reuters reported. The Kremlin chief was speaking at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, a two-day event attended by African leaders and government delegations from 48 countries, during which he will hold one-on-one talks with many of the 22 individual African leaders ​attending on everything from trade to security, arms deals and grain supplies. "Africa is increasingly asserting itself as one of the key players in the global economy and politics. However, the emergence of a multipolar world is, of ​course, no easy task; it faces resistance from countries that are not prepared to accept this reality: those who are accustomed to ​thinking i...

KWARA POLICE SUSTAIN OPERATIONS, RECOVER TWO AK-47 RIFLES AND UNCOVER GUN-RUNNING LINK.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 KWARA STATE POLICE COMMAND.


PRESS RELEASE.


KWARA POLICE SUSTAIN OPERATIONS, RECOVER TWO AK-47 RIFLES AND UNCOVER GUN-RUNNING LINK.


In line with the strategic policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, particularly the emphasis on proactive policing, intelligence-led operations and sustained efforts to prevent and disrupt criminal activities, Police operatives in Kwara State have intercepted a passenger vehicle in Ilorin, recovered two serviceable AK-47 rifles, three magazines and 42 rounds of live ammunition, and subsequently uncovered a suspected gun-running link in connection with the recovery.


The interception was made during a stop-and-search operation along the Alapa–Okolowo axis of Ilorin, where the firearms and ammunition were recovered from a bag found inside a commercial vehicle.


The suspect Umaru M. 30yrs initially denied ownership of the bag containing the firearms, further investigation produced a significant breakthrough when he later admitted to his involvement in conveying the recovered firearms and ammunition. He also provided information linking the weapons to another suspected member of a gun-running network, named Dan Yarubawa who allegedly gave him the firearms for onward delivery to another individual Dahiru outside Kwara State. Efforts have consequently been intensified to apprehend the other persons linked to the developing investigation and establish the full extent of the network.


The Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, CP Ojo Adekimi, psc, mnips, reassured the people of Kwara State that the Command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting lives and property and will not relent in taking proactive measures to identify and disrupt threats to public safety. He called for continued support and timely sharing of credible information by members of the public, assuring that the Police will sustain its vigilance and operations across the State in keeping Kwara safe.


E-signed:

SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, anipr

Police Public Relations Officer.

For: The Commissioner of Police, 

Kwara State Command.

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