AASDU HONOURS 38 ANAMBRA INDIGENES FOR CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 AASDU Honours 38 Anambra Indigenes for Contributions to Community Development By Stella Obi The Association of Anambra State Development Unions (AASDU) has honoured 38 indigenes of Anambra State for their professional accomplishments and contributions to community development. The award presentation took place on Nov. 7 in Lagos as part of the association’s 2026 Lecture and Award Dinner, which attracted community leaders, distinguished personalities and other indigenes of the state. Among the dignitaries at the event was the Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs Chinyere Esther Onyekesi. In her remarks, Onyekesi urged Anambra indigenes living outside the state to maintain strong ties with their homeland and embrace the Aku Luo Uno philosophy by contributing to the development of their communities. She also stressed the importance of parents communicating with their children in Igbo to preserve the language and cultural identity of younger generations. The commissioner com...

POLICE RESCUE 17 MINORS, ARREST TWO SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS AND RECOVER 12 PACKS OF RUBBER SOLUTION IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.


 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND

PRESS RELEASE


POLICE RESCUE 17 MINORS, ARREST TWO SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS AND RECOVER 12 PACKS OF RUBBER SOLUTION IN BAUCHI METROPOLIS


The Bauchi State Police Command remains resolute in its commitment to protecting our children, dismantling drug supply networks, and making our communities safe for all.


In line with this commitment, and following the timely intervention of a concerned member of the public, the Violent Crimes Response Unit of the Command have rescued seventeen (17) minors found abusing rubber solution, and arrested two suspected suppliers of the substance within Bauchi metropolis.


SEQUENCE OF EVENTS


On 5th November, 2026, at about 10:00pm, a good Samaritan apprehended eight (8) minors at Adamu Jumba Street, Bauchi, while they were taking rubber solution, and promptly handed them over to the Police.


Subsequently, in a follow-up operation on the same night, operatives arrested another nine (9) minors at Wunti Flyover Area for the same act, thereby bringing the total number of minors rescued to seventeen (17).


Furthermore, acting on the information gathered from the rescued minors, operatives on 6th November, 2026, at about 9:00pm, traced the supply chain and arrested two suspected suppliers, namely:


1.  Chimezie Ezikiel Nathan, 41 years old, of Yelwan Makaranta Area, Bauchi


2.  Sani Ali, 25 years old, of Muda Lawan Market, Bauchi


Consequently, a thorough search was conducted, and twelve (12) packs of rubber solution were recovered from the suspects as exhibits.


In addition to the arrests, all seventeen (17) minors have been taken into protective custody, while efforts are being intensified to locate, identify and reunite them with their parents and guardians.


Meanwhile, the suspects are in Police custody, and discreet investigation is ongoing to uncover other members of the supply chain and ensure they are also brought to justice.


The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, mni, psc (+), has commended the good Samaritan for his vigilance and prompt action, and has described the exploitation of minors through drug supply as wicked, shameful and unacceptable.


"No child should be exposed to drugs. No criminal should profit from destroying the future of our children. We will continue to pursue, arrest and prosecute all those who supply drugs to minors, and we will ensure that every rescued child is protected and reunited with family."


Accordingly, the CP appeals to parents, guardians, teachers, religious and community leaders to closely monitor their children, report suspicious persons or activities promptly, and join hands with the Police to rid Bauchi State of drug abuse and related crimes.


The Command therefore reassures the public of its zero tolerance for drug peddling and child exploitation, and its determination to sustain raids on identified hotspots.


SP Nafiu Habib, ANIPR, FFIS

Police Public Relations Officer


For: COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

7th October, 2026

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