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Tanker fire: President Tinubu sends high-level delegation to Jigawa 

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President Bola Tinubu has directed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, to lead a Federal Government delegation to Jigawa in response to Tuesday night inferno in Majia town, which claimed over 100 lives.

The government delegation will comprise the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Minister of Transportation, Senator Saidu Alkali; Corps Marshall of the Federal Roads Safety Commission (FRSC), Mr Shehu Mohammed; and the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement (North West), Abdullahi Tanko Yakasai.

Disclosing this in a statement on Wednesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said that while in Jigawa, the delegation will visit the scene of the incident to assess the situation and visit injured persons in the hospital.

READ ALSO: 140 Victims Of Jigawa Tanker Explosion Buried, 90 In Hospitals

According to him, Tinubu further directs that emergency aid, including medical supplies, food, and shelter, be extended to the 50 victims receiving treatment and others affected by the fire.

“The President, with a heavy heart, joins the Vice President in extending his deepest condolences to the families of the victims of this devastating incident.

“He expresses his heartfelt prayers and support to the government and people of Jigawa during this time of tragic loss and grief.

“He prays for divine comfort for the bereaved families and the peaceful repose for the souls of the departed,” the statement read in part.

Onanuga added that Tinubu reassured the nation that the Federal Government, in collaboration with states, is committed to the swift and comprehensive review of fuel transportation safety protocols across the country.

He restated his directive to the Federal Roads Safety Corps (FRSC) to strengthen night travel measures, such as increased patrols, stricter enforcement of safety regulations, and other highway safety mechanisms.

He said those found responsible for breaches of safety standards will be held accountable, reaffirming the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring such incidents do not recur.

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POLICE BUSTS, ARRESTS 130 FOREIGN NATIONALS, NIGERIANS FOR CYBERCRIMES, HACKING

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IGP Orders Thorough Investigation into Possible Security Threats, Networking

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 130 suspects comprising 113 foreign nationals (87 males and 26 females), primarily of Chinese and Malaysian origin, and their 17 Nigerian collaborators (4 males and 13 females) for their alleged involvement in high-level cybercrimes, hacking, and activities that threaten national security. This strategic operation was conducted through a coordinated raid on a building at the Next Cash and Carry area of Jahi, Abuja, where the suspects were reportedly using computers and other sophisticated devices to facilitate criminal activities.

The operation which was led by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police for Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, AIG Benneth Igweh, on Saturday, 2nd November 2024, comprised officers of the Nigeria Police Force Zone 7 Command Abuja and the National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC).

We are investigating the matter and scientifically analysing the exhibits recovered from them. The suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of our investigations.

We will update the public on the outcomes of our investigations as and when due.

Thanks.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI
Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters Abuja
3rd November, 2024.

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Nigerian Correctional Service: 72 Minors Accused of Treason Not in Our Custody”

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Nigerian Correctional Service: 72 Minors Accused of Treason Not in Our Custody”

Correctional authorities confirm they are not detaining the 72 minors charged with treason, amidst growing public and legal interest.

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has refuted allegations that 72 minors, who are facing treason charges in a Federal High Court in Abuja, are being detained within its facilities.

In a statement released on Saturday, NCoS spokesperson ACC Abubakar Umar emphasized that the Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019 clearly forbids the admission of juveniles into adult correctional facilities. It grants authority to Controllers of Corrections and Superintendents overseeing these centers to refuse entry to minors.

Umar noted that the Act mandates the Service to refuse further admissions when a facility has reached full capacity.

According to the statement, “Some sections of the media are circulating misleading reports suggesting that the suspects charged with treason before Justice Obiora Egwuatu at the Federal High Court in Abuja during August 2024’s End Bad Governance protest were detained in an adult custodial center in Abuja.”

The report in question is entirely false as the Service operates according to top correctional and global standards. To clarify, under the Nigerian Correctional Service Act of 2019, Controllers of Corrections and Superintendents-in-charge are prohibited from admitting juveniles into adult facilities. Additionally, the Act requires that no more inmates be admitted if it’s clear that a facility has reached its capacity limit.

The Service would like to inform the public that the mentioned suspects were not accepted, and none of them was detained in adult custodial facilities as suggested by the report.

The Service guarantees the public that the Nigerian Correctional Service will consistently prioritize professionalism and uphold human rights, adhering to the United Nations Minimum Standard Rules for the Treatment of Juvenile Offenders.

Additionally, the general public is encouraged to disregard the report as it does not accurately reflect the situation.

The NCoS reaffirmed its dedication to upholding international standards in correctional practices and protecting the rights of juveniles.

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Bobrisky released from EFCC custody; denies alleged N15m bribery audio

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ABUJA – Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has been released from custody by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) after denying a viral audio recording in which he allegedly claimed to have paid a N15 million bribe to EFCC officials to drop money laundering charges.

Bobrisky was detained late Thursday night at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos while attempting to board an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight, intending to travel to London.

After the arrest, he quickly informed his followers on social media, saying he had sustained injuries during the process. Following his detention, Bobrisky was transferred to EFCC headquarters in Abuja for interrogation concerning his alleged bribery accusations against the commission.

In the widely circulated audio recording, released by social commentator Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, Bobrisky allegedly claimed he had bribed EFCC officials with N15 million to avoid prosecution for money laundering.

However, in a confessional statement made at the EFCC’s headquarters, Bobrisky denied paying any bribe and challenged Otse to justify the recording.

A source familiar with the matter disclosed that Bobrisky denied any money was exchanged and insisted that no EFCC official had solicited a bribe.

“He denied everything about releasing money to any official as a bribe to drop the money laundering charges against him. He denied it in his statement. He said the fellow who posted the voice note should come over to justify it. He said nobody requested money from him in the EFCC and he didn’t give anyone anything,” the source stated.

Similarly, the EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed Bobrisky’s release but declined further comments on the case.

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