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Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims, recover 108 livestock in Kebbi
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Troops rescue nine kidnapped victims, recover 108 livestock in Kebbi

By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued nine kidnapped victims and recovered 108 livestock during security operations in Danko general area and Sabon Tunga and Binoni villages in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The rescued victims were identified as Muhammad Dogonta, 60; Zakari Yahu, 32; Basara Sheu, 10; Adam Shehu, 12; Hatsat Umar, 14; Albaria Hamsu, 12; and Yehusa Lawali, 35.

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Kidnappers demand N25m for nine corps members, driver abducted in Ogun
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Kidnappers demand N25m for nine corps members, driver abducted in Ogun

By Adeola Badru Families of 10 travellers, including nine members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) and a driver, have appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to secure their release after they were abducted along the Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan road in Ogun State. One of the victims, identified as Dapo, is a recently discharged corps member who completed his national service in Edo State last week.

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Police and firefighters around UK gearing up to tackle Bonfire Night disorder
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Police and firefighters around UK gearing up to tackle Bonfire Night disorder

Leeds and Edinburgh among areas hit by fireworks-related violence in previous years, as fire brigades union warns of insufficient resources Emergency services are preparing for potential disorder in parts of the UK on Bonfire Night, amid concerns over the safety of firefighters from rising attacks and shortages of resources. Some communities have already been hit by unrest and antisocial behaviour in the days leading up to 5 November, with police in multiple towns and cities using enhanced powers such as dispersal orders to tackle groups letting off fireworks in public places.

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Police arrest suspect over attack on Obi’s convoy in Calabar
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Police arrest suspect over attack on Obi’s convoy in Calabar

By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Cross River State Police Command on Wednesday arrested a 27-year-old man, Victor Edet Yellow Duke, in connection with an attack on the convoy of the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Mr Peter Obi, in Calabar, the state capital. The incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. at the Watt Market Roundabout as the convoy was returning from the palace of the Obong of Calabar to Metropolitan Hotel, the venue of the party’s presidential town hall meeting.

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Police React To Viral Video On Alleged Officers Brutality In Osun

The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, AIG Bassey Ewah, has reacted to a viral video circulating on social media, depicting some police officers allegedly assaulting a suspect in Ede, Osun State on Wednesday. A statement by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, SP Ojedele Tunji, on Thursday, noted that the AIG viewed the incident with “serious concern”, assuring the public that the Nigeria Police Force does not condone any form of brutality, intimidation or abuse of power by its personnel.

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