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Police uncover local AK-47 Fabrication Factory in Jos

In the wake of growing insecurity across the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Authority, FCT, Abuja, the Police High Command, on Wednesday, raised the alarm that it has uncovered a local AK-47 fabrication factory in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The Force Public Relations Officers, FPRO Frank Mba, a Commissioner of Police CP, paraded the two middle-aged men, Joe Michael and Iliya Bulus, arrested for the alleged fabrication of the weapons alongside other 79 suspects.

The suspects according to him were arrested by the operatives of the two major Units of the operational and investigative team of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Force across the country for various offences ranging from kidnapping, banditry, armed robbery, culpable homicide, gun-running to illegal production and distribution of fake number plates.

Addressing newsmen while parading the suspects in Abuja, the FPPO raised the alarm that the locally fabricated guns are fast becoming the weapons of choice for criminals terrorising the country and this portends a great danger to the security of the nation if not immediately stopped.

Mba lamented that the locally fabricated Ak-47 was a masterpiece that would require extra knowledge of an expert to differentiate from the ones made from Europe

He disclosed that during the raid on the illegal factory 20 pieces of locally Ak-47 rifles were recovered by the operatives who been on the trail of the suspects for a very long time.

According to him, “if you look at these weapons locally fabricated by the suspects, it is not different from others being imported into the country, unless you are trained you will not be able to spot the difference, they use the same magazines.

“We will follow up to track down those behind this, we will continue to deepen our intelligence, we continue to work with other sister security agencies to check the proliferation of illegal arms in the country

Speaking with newsmen, the fabricator, Joe Michael, who attended a Technical College in Jos disclosed that he had so far fabricated about 180 units in the last three year which he sold at N80,000 per unit.

The suspect also claimed that he acquired the skill from his late boss simply known as James.

In a related development, Mba also paraded a three-man gang over the alleged mass production and distribution of specialised fake number plates comprising the Presidency, Diplomatic and others.

He explained that the suspects were apprehended in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State by crack detectives of the Special Tactical Squad.

He disclosed that Investigations had shown that the syndicate were being patronised by people of shady characters in the society.

“These shady characters will get those specialised number Plates and fixed on their vehicles to beat security checks and to also enjoy unmerited privileges in the society,” he said.

The FPRO, however, said that the police was already in possession of the full list of those with such fake number plate, saying that the culprits would be apprehended and be prosecuted no matter their connection in the society.

Also, a four-man gang of the kidnapper who reportedly kidnapped a University Lecturer, Professor Aliyu Mohammed, in Zaria, Kaduna State were paraded,

Mba said that the suspects were arrested at a point of kidnapping a Catholic Priest in Kaduna State recently.

In addition, the Police paraded an undergraduate student of the University of Jos Plateau State for masterminding the killing of his friend who loaned a sum of N500,000 to organised his wedding ceremony.

Also paraded was a trans-border gunrunner popularity known as Baba Busy who was arrested between the Benin Republic and Nigeria border with a GPMG Chain drive gun with 1,600 live ammunition.

The FPRO assured that though the Nation’s Security was being challenged, the situation would bring out the best in the security forces of the country.

“Buhari did not make that ‘Genocidal’ Tweet, Hold Garba Sheu, Lai Mohammed accountable” – Fayose Advise Twitter

Former Governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose has stated that President Muhammadu Buhari could not have been the one to make that ‘Genocidal’ tweet.

The President has been under fire for a tweet made on his official account on Tuesday night. He tweeted; “Many of those misbehaving today are too young to be aware of the destruction and loss of lives that occurred during the Nigerian Civil War. Those of us in the fields for 30 months, who went through the war, will treat them in the language they understand,”.

The tweet generated a widespread criticism with many reporting the President’s handle to Twitter for removal. On Wednesday afternoon, the social media giant removed President Buhari’s Tweet stating that it violated its rules.

However, Fayose weighed in on the matter stating that Buhari could not have made that tweet, adding that the president could not even operate an android phone.

“When is Mr President Buhari using his power as Commander-in-chief to “show Twitter pepper” for deleting his tweets? Or Twitter will just delete our President’s tweets just like that and there won’t be consequences?”

“Nigeria is boiling everywhere and all that the President can do is to be threatening genocide up and down? Now that Twitter has dealt with our almighty President Buhari, won’t he “deal” with Twitter too? Like Trump, like Buhari.”

“It is obvious that those using the President’s powers for him do not know when and where to stop their power-madness. Regrettably, Twitter may not know that Buhari is not the one operating the handle. Can our President operate Android Phone not to talk of making genocidal tweets?”

“A president who cannot address his own people in time of crisis can certainly not be the one tweeting on the crisis. Twitter should rather hold Garba Shehu, Lie Mohammad and co accountable.”

Primate Ayodele, NAOSRE President, Others Storm Obadimu Newsextre Publisher’s Wedding

The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele who was represented by Mrs Bolanle Aina, ex-House of Assembly candidate for Abeokuta South constituency II of Ogun State, Igbalaye Wasiu Ayodele, the president of National Association of Online Security Reporters, NAOSRE, Oyewale Femi were among dignitaries who attended the wedding of Adeyemi Obadimu, the publisher of Newsextra on Saturday in Ifo.

Also in attendance were the Nigerian Guild of Investigative Journalists, NGIJ vice president on Information and strategy, Bashorun Israel Bolaji, popular Ibile Lemi crooner, Okiki Bright, as well as top-notch journalists across Nigeria.

The family of Sanni entrusted Balikis, the bride into the hands of the groom’s family, the Obadimu of Egba decedant, during the wedding fatiha held at Jam-bed multipurpose hall in Ifo local government of Ogun state.

During the traditional marriage, the couple received the blessings of their parents in the presence of family, friends, and well-wishers.

The groom, a renowned journalists with vast experience in reporting politics, business and sports. He is also an advocate of youth inclusiveness in governance. He went to ESTG University in Benin Republic, Cotonu, where he studied Mass Communication.

The bride, Olayemi balikis an entrepreneur who graduated from Osun State College Of Education, where she studied Social studies/Yoruba has be versatile despite the economy disadvantage.

Veron, as the groom is fondly called by admirers and colleagues said he had always known he would marry ‘the love of his life’ since they met years ago. The immense wedding was a way of reiterating his love to her.

The couple described the marriage as a dream come true for them given the mutual love, respect, and understanding they have shared in previous years.

Three women dead as dilapidated building collapses in Akure

Three women have reportedly died after a dilapidated building collapsed on them at Arakale area of Akure, the Ondo State State capital.

The women, said to be fish sellers at the popular Oja Oba market, were reportedly sitting under the building when it fell on them.

According to the Nation, the women were said to be hiding from a task force of the Fish Sellers Association of Nigeria.

It was gathered that some workers hired to pull down the building were at site working when it collapsed on the women.

One of the victims identified as Dorcas Ajayi was said to have been hiding her wares from Union task force because she owed the sum of N1000.

Her husband who gave his name as Ajayi said his wife’s goods would have been seized which made her to hide them in the building.

Mr Ajayi said he was working in his farm when he was called that something had happened to his wife.

The deceased’s son, Segun, blamed the workers carrying out demolition of the building for the death of his mother.

Meanwhile, the death of the women made other fish sellers to lead a protest to the Ondo Governor’s office.

The protesters demanded immediate disbandment of the Fish Sellers Association for inflicting hardship on them instead of solving their problems.

They claimed that the deceased was barred from buying her fish from any cold room in Akure because she was yet to pay her the balance N1000 fee for purchase of registration form.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu who addressed the protesters through his Senior Special Assistant on Security Matters, Alhaji Jimoh Dojumo, said the state government would investigate the incident.

Following the incident, Governor Akeredolu ordered for suspension of all activities of the Fish sellers union in the state.

Ortom’s Aide, Christopher Dega Shot Dead In Jos

Christopher Dega, a senior special assistant on security to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom, has been shot dead.

Dega, a retired police officer, was killed in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Ortom’s spokesman Terver Akase confirmed.

Before his retirement from the police, Dega had served as commissioner of police in Borno and Edo states.

Dega’s killing occurred few days after the murder of a former political adviser to President Goodluck Jonathan, Ahmed Gulak.

Gulak, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), was shot dead on Saturday night by some gunmen in Owerri, Imo State.

Imo State governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has described the killing of his friend and political ally Ahmed Gulak as a “clear case of political assassination”.

Imo State Police Command on Sunday night claimed four persons who participated in the murder of Ahmed Gulak have been killed dead in a shoot-out at Aboh-Mbaise.

Gulak was killed on his way to the airport in Owerri, where he was going to catch a flight to Abuja.

Imo State Police Command spokesmen Bala EIkana said the driver of the late Gulak identified the dead bodies as those of the men who assassinated the late politician.

“Eyewitnesses account, especially the account given by the driver of the vehicle that was conveying Ahmed Gulak to the Airport before the attack, gave a vivid description of the assailants and the vehicles they used in carrying out the attack,” Elkana said.

Amotekun Nabs 40 Year Old Man With Human Parts, Guns In Ibadan

The Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), aka Amotekun Corps, has arrested a man in Ibadan, the Oyo capital, with human parts.

Mutiu Abdulrasheed, 40, was picked from his residence within the Lagelu Local Government Area.

Amotekun State Commandant, Olayinka Olayanju, paraded the suspect on Tuesday.

Abdulrasheed and his gang had been selling body parts after killing their victims or exhuming fresh corpses.

One human skull, bones, hand, locally-made guns, cutlasses, charms, among others were found in his possession.

Olayanju disclosed that an accomplice, Baba Ishola, is on the run after he got wind of Abdulrasheed’s arrest.

The suspect will be transferred to the state police command for further investigation.

Amotekun Osun debunks rumours of harassing residents

Real Madrid Appoints Carlo Ancelloti As Head Coach for Second time

Spanish giants Real Madrid who have been UEFA Champions League Champions for most times in Europe sacked their manager and former player Zinedine Zidane a few days ago. Today, they’ve gone ahead and appointed former Chelsea manager their new head coach.
Carlo Ancelotti is the new manager of Real Madrid in a surprise move by the club that was not expected at all. Ancelotti has been manager of Real Madrid before and this will be his second stint at the club.

Real Madrid performed dismally in the last season finishing second in the Spanish La Liga. They fell to their City counterparts Atletico Madrid who went on to win the League despite some last minute scares.

Ancelotti will be looking to make the Spanish giants champions again as they’ve not been great since Ronaldo left for Juventus. Many await to see what kind of change he will bring to Real Madrid.

We are tired of Observing one minute silence – Senate presdient decries Spate of killings

President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan, on Tuesday, decried the spate of killings of Nigerians across the country occasioned by growing security challenge.

He expressed his dissaffection on the floor of the chamber in his concluding remarks after the Senate had observed a minute silence, six times, in honour of certain Nigerians who lost their lives.

Amongst those the Red Chamber held one-minute silence six times during plenary to honour were Ahmed Gulak, former Presidential Adviser on Political Matters to former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan; the late Chief of Army Staff, General Ibrahim Attahiru who died penultimate week in a plane crash; citizens killed by bandits in Niger state and those who lost their lives to gas explosions and boat accident in Ogun and Kebbi states, respectively.

The President of the Senate said the National Assembly was determined to step-up legislative interventions to protect Nigerians against the heightening spate of insecurity in the country.

He said: “Let me observe that we have observed about six one-minute silences and most of it was to pray for the repose of the souls of Nigerians who were murdered or killed by criminals.

“It is very important that we step up our legislative intervention in ensuring that we protect the lives and properties of Nigerians to reduce the incidence of one-minute silence.

“I believe that the Senate and, indeed, the National Assembly, working together with the Executive and getting the support of Nigerians, we can bring the much needed succor to our people, and that is why we are here.”

Jubilation As Governor Makinde Reduces Lautech Tuition Fee By 25 Percent

Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Tuesday, announced the 25 per cent reduction of the tuition fees of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology LAUTECH.

The governor made the promise while paying a thank you visit to the students of the institution.

He promised that the reduction will cut across board, adding that he is still making such move despite the fact that the LAUTECH fee is still the lowest in the entire South-West.

The governor maintained that he has fulfilled his electioneering campaign, having fixed the Under G road and actualised the sole ownership of LAUTECH for Oyo state.

Makinde said: “Let me tell you, the LAUTECH fee is still the lowest in the entire South West. Having said that, I will reduce your fee across the board; whether indigenes or non-indigenes, even new students. There will be a reduction of 25 per cent across board.”

Nigerians Not Interested in 2023 Elections But In Separation – Fani Kayode Makes Shocking Revelation

The former minister of aviation and chieftain of People Democratic Party(PDP), Chief Femi Fani-Kayode said majority of Nigerians are not interested in 2023 elections but in separation and referendum.

The outspoken politician made this statement during a press conference on Monday talking about the major problems facing Nigeria.

He noted that people across the country are no longer interested in talking about 2023 or restructuring but rather emphasizing separation and pulling out of the federation.

“What is knocking at our door today is nothing less than full-scale war.Every ethnic nationality in our country is arming up for that war.Most of our people are talking about separation, referendum and self-determination and they are angry”

“The well majority of people in this country, especially the younger ones, in the Southwest, in the southeast, in the middlebelt, in part of the core North itself are no longer talking about these issues. They’re not interested in 2023. They’re decreasingly interested in restructuring. Many of them, I dare say most of them are now talking about separation. They’re talking about leaving the federation. They’re talking about a referendum and that’s a reality of today which most Nigerians and most Nigerian politicians refuse to acknowledge.”

Femi Fani-Kayode urged politicians holding high political office to start acknowledging the reality and start talking about it as the people have been pushed to the edge by the policies of the present administration.