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Sokoto/Zamfara Customs Area Command Holds Sensitization Workshop for Vehicle Regularization

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1 year ago

May 15, 2024

In a bid to promote the 90-day window period for the regularisation of import duties on specific categories of vehicles, the Sokoto/Zamfara Area Command recently organised a workshop for members of the Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria (AMDON), Sokoto Chapter at the Headquarters of the command in Sokoto.

In a press statement signed by Abdullahi Abubakar on 14 May, 2024 by the Public Relations Officer of the command, on behalf of Comptroller Kamal Mohammad, the Customs Area Controller (CAC), noted that the sensitisation was organised due to the significant role that AMDON members play in the importation and sales of vehicles across the country.

The statement reads, “The involvement of AMDON members in the workshop was due to their critical roles in the vehicle business.”

The statement explained that Comptroller Mohammad noted that the 90-day window period, which began on March 4, 2024, and will run until July 5, 2024, is an initiative under the leadership of Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi. “This initiative aims to enhance compliance with customs regulations,” he emphasised.

During the workshop, participants were educated about the two categories covered by this window period: vehicles imported into Nigeria without the requisite customs duty and vehicles detained due to undervaluation, excluding those seized and condemned. Motor dealers and other Nigerians wishing to regularise their vehicle import duties are encouraged to apply through a customs-licensed agent to any of the Zonal Coordinators (A, B, C, D) with the necessary documentation.

The Association of Motor Dealers of Nigeria expressed gratitude to the Command for organising the workshop and assured its members would take advantage of the opportunity provided by the service.

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BREAKING: Police take over PDP Secretariat in Abuja

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3 hours ago

June 30, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

As tension continues to mount over the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting, which is expected to hold on Monday, armed policemen have taken over its secretariat.

According to an official of the party who spoke to newsmen, the police were deployed to stop the proposed NEC Expanded Caucus Meeting.

Though some staff members of the party were initially allowed to go into the premises of the secretariat without any resistance from the police, they were later sent out.

At the time of filing this report, journalists were also asked to leave the premises of the secretariat, while some policemen were seen cordoning off Dalaba Street, which is the road leading to Wadata Plaza.

Details shortly…

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Police arrest suspected cultist during meeting, recover firearm in Ogun

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20 hours ago

June 29, 2025

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Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, Ogun State Police Command, have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, Ismail Afolabi, at Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

The suspect was arrested following credible intelligence received by the police that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a secret meeting with the intention to carry out criminal activities.

The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Sunday, said the suspect was apprehended while attempting to flee.

Odutola stated that he was found in possession of a cross bag containing a loaded cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun and live ammunition.

She said, “On Friday, June 27, 2025, at about 05:30 pm , the Ogun State Police Command received credible intelligence that members of the Eiye Confraternity were holding a clandestine meeting with suspected criminal intent at the Saje Area of Car Wash, Abeokuta.

“Operatives from the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit swiftly mobilized to the scene. On arrival, one suspect, Ismail Afolabi ‘m’, was found in possession of a cross-body bag containing a cut-to-size double-barrel shotgun loaded with live ammunition.”

The spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations have commenced, and efforts are ongoing to track down other accomplices.

The Command restated its commitment to eradicating cult-related violence and maintaining peace and order in the state.

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Suspected gunmen kidnap man in Benue

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1 day ago

June 29, 2025

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Gunmen have kidnapped a middle-aged man, Ortese Tarlumun Joseph, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, after shooting at his family during an attempted escape.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the incident in a post on X on Sunday.

He said the abduction happened on Friday, June 27, around 6:00 p.m. near Tomanyiin Main Village in Nzorov district.

Sources told Makama that Ortese was returning from the farm with his wife and son when two armed men came out of the bush and ordered them to lie down.

“Out of fear, the family tried to run, and the gunmen fired two gunshots.

“Mrs. Ortese said she later heard her husband calling for help but could not find him. It was later discovered that the attackers had taken him away,” Makama wrote

The family’s Toyota Corolla was found at the scene.

Security personnel launched a search operation shortly after the incident, but neither the kidnappers nor the victim had been found at the time of reporting.