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Year: 2026

  • WAEC rolls out digital certificate services across 5 member countries

    WAEC rolls out digital certificate services across 5 member countries

     

     

    By Millicent Ifeanyichukwu

    Lagos:  The West African Examinations Council (WAEC), has announced the full implementation of its Digital Certificate Services System, WAEC DigiCert, across its five member countries.

    The announcement is contained in a statement by the Head of Public Affairs, WAEC Headquarters, Accra, Ghana, Demianus Ojijeogu, on behalf of the Registrar.

    The member countries are Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria and Sierra Leone.

    According to Ojijeogu, the digital certificate services platform is a mobile and web-based application, designed to provide stakeholders with seamless access to digital versions of original certificates.

    ”The WAEC Digital Certificate Services System offers candidates the opportunity to access, request, confirm and securely share digital copies of their certificates with institutions worldwide,” he explained.

    He added that users could also recover lost WAEC examination numbers through the system, while enjoying guaranteed authenticity and significant cost benefits.

    ”The system is reliable and secured, and its authenticity is guaranteed while reducing administrative bottlenecks associated with manual certificate issuance and collection processes,” he said.

    He also assured that the innovation would not disrupt the printing and issuance of physical certificates, urging the public to download the mobile application or visit its official website and social media platforms for further information. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • FCT poll: Supreme Court affirms Ishaku as APC candidate for Bwari Area Council

    FCT poll: Supreme Court affirms Ishaku as APC candidate for Bwari Area Council

     

    The Supreme Court, on Monday, affirmed Mr Joshua Ishaku as the lawful candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Feb. 21 chairmanship election for the Bwari Area Council.

     

    The five-man panel of the apex court, in a decisive four to one judgment, conclusively resolved the dispute over the rightful candidate for the area coincil.

     

    Reading the lead judgment, Justice Jamilu Yammama Tukur set aside the majority decision of the Court of Appeal, Abuja which affirmed the Federal High Court Abuja judgement, declaring Mr Haruna Audi as APC candidate.

     

    Instead, Justice Tukur affirmed the dissenting judgment delivered by Justice Okon Abang of the appellate court, which set aside the lower court judgment and affirmed Ishaku as the lawful candidate.

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ishaku had approached the Supreme Court following the decision of the appellate court, upholding the judgment of the Federal High Court delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite.

     

    Delivering the judgement on Monday, the apex court held unequivocally that Ishaku’s suit was neither statute-barred nor premature and that the case did not fall within the insulated confines of internal party’s affairs.

     

    The Supreme Court found that the Court of Appeal erred in its conclusion that the appellant’s action was caught by limitation.

     

    It held that the “inevitable conclusion” from the record was that the appellant had been denied the opportunity to be heard and, therefore, denied fair hearing.

     

    On the question of the internal party’s remedies, the court made it clear that the internal affairs doctrine is not absolute.

     

    The panel held that where party guidelines are violated or statutory and constitutional rights are implicated—particularly under Section 84(14) of the Electoral Act—the courts are not precluded from intervening.

     

    The apex court stated that it is contradictory to insist that a declared winner of a primary election must exhaust internal dispute resolution mechanisms designed for aggrieved aspirants.

     

    That obligation, the court clarified, rests on the losing aspirant.

     

    Each case, the court added, must be determined on its peculiar facts, and the lower court failed to properly evaluate the material evidence placed before it.

     

    With the appeal allowed in its entirety, the Supreme Court set aside the majority judgment of the Court of Appeal, nullified its affirmation of Haruna Audi as candidate, and ordered the relevant authorities to publish shaku’s name as the APC candidate for the forthcoming council election.

     

    The apex court’s ruling gave full judicial endorsement to Justice Abang’s 96-page dissenting judgment at the Court of Appeal delivered on Jan. 16.

     

    The dispute arose from the APC primary held on June 25, 2025, where Ishaku was declared winner with 33 votes.

     

    The 2nd respondent later challenged that outcome, asserting that a petition had been filed before the party’s Primary Election Appeal Committee, that the committee sat on June 27, 2025, that its report was ratified by the National Working Committee (NWC) on June 30 and that he was issued a certificate of return before his name was forwarded to Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

     

    However, a central piece of evidence—Exhibit J—was an affidavit deposed to on oath by the 2nd respondent in an earlier suit filed on July 1, 2025 concerning the same primary.

     

    In that deposition, he expressly acknowledged that Ishaku was declared winner and sought cancellation of the primary.

     

    He made no reference to any petition and no claim that he had been declared winner with 38 votes, and no mention of any ratification by the NWC.

     

    Although the Federal High Court declared Audi the lawful candidate and backed by the majority decision in Appeal Court, Justice Abang disagreed in his ruling.

  • EFCC investigator denies obtaining Kogi CoS, others’ statements under duress

    EFCC investigator denies obtaining Kogi CoS, others’ statements under duress

     

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s investigator, on Monday, denied the allegations that the exra-judicial statements of Ali Bello, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to Kogi State government, and his co-defendant in the ongoing trial, were made under duress.

    The EFCC’s investigator, Ahmed Abubakar, who is the 1st prosecution witness (PW-1) in the trial-within-trial of the defendants, told Justice James Omotosho while being led in evidence by the EFCC’s lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that while Daudu Sulaiman is the 2nd defendant, Ali Bello, the nephew of former Gov. Yahaya Bello of Kogi, is the 1st defendant in the alleged N10 billion money laundering trial.

    The duo, through their lawyers, Abubakar Aliyu, SAN, and Olusegun Jolaawo, SAN, had, on Monday, objected to the tendering of the eight statements they allegedly made voluntarily by Oyedepo as exhibits.

    While Aliyu, who appeared for Bello, insisted that the six statements made by his client were not made voluntarily, Jolaawo, counsel for Sulaiman, equally told the court that his client was threatened by the commission’s operatives who took his client’s two statements.

    However, the EFCC’s lawyer disagreed with the defence submissions.

    The development occurred when Oyedepo sought to tender the six extra-judicial statements made by Bello and the two statements made by Suleiman as exhibits when leading Abubakar in evidence-in-chief as PW-17.

    The Kogi’s CoS was said to have made those statements on Nov. 29, 2022; Nov. 30, 2022; Dec. 1, 2022; Dec. 10, 2022; Dec. 11, 2022 and Dec. 12, 2022, respectively, while Sulaiman made the two statements on Nov. 30, 2022 and Dec. 1, 2022.

    After taking the counsel’s arguments, Justice Omotosho ordered a trial-within-trial and directed Abubakar, who is PW-17, to give evidence as PW-1 in the trial-within-trial.

    The witness told the court that a member of his team, Yazid Bawa, and the team leader, Adamu Usman Yusuf, neither threatened the defendants while their statements were taken nor attempted to induce them.

    He admitted that Bello was given a cautionary word notice which was signed by the defendant himself before he began to write the statement he made on Nov. 29, 2022.

    When Oyedepo asked the witness to read out the cautionary word in the open court, the PW-1, while reading the document, said Bello admitted that he was told to oblige his lawyer before making the statement but that he chose to write in the absence of his lawyer.

    However, Aliyu raised an objection against Oyedepo, leading the witness to read the document but the lawyer later dropped his objection after the judge’s intervention.

    When Oyedepo asked the PW-1 if Bello was threatened, he said: “Yazid and Adamu did not threaten the defendant in my presence.”

    The witness said the allegations by the 2nd defendant (Sulaiman) that he did not make his statements in accordance with the commission’s prescription under the law and that he was threatened to be forced to sit on an electric chair if he failed to make statements were false.

    “I am hearing this for the first time. We don’t have any electric chair in the EFCC’s office that can electrocute someone.

    “And no suspect has ever died of electrocution in the EFCC before,” the witness said.

    The PW-1 also told the court that Sulaiman’s lawyer, Z.E. Abbas, endorsed all the pages of the statement the defendant made and that Abbas also used the words, “This statement was taken voluntarily in my presence,” in his endorsement.

    After Oyedepo led the witness in evidence in the trial-within-trial, the defence lawyers cross-examined him and Justice Omotosho adjourned the matter until Feb. 17 for continuation of trial-within-trial.

  • Association advocates adoption of green chemistry for sustainable development

    Association advocates adoption of green chemistry for sustainable development

    Association advocates adoption of green chemistry for sustainable development
    Participants of the concluded 11th Annual Symposium of the American Chemical Society (ACS) Nigeria International Chemical Sciences have called for the adoption of green chemistry principles and sustainable practices as key drivers of national growth and innovation.
    The association underscored the critical role of chemistry in advancing sustainable development in Nigeria and beyond.
    This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the annual symposium, themed “Emerging Technologies in Chemistry for Sustainable Development,” was held at the International Conference Centre, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
    The event brought together renowned academics, researchers, industry experts, and policymakers from across the globe.
    The gathering provided a platform to explore emerging technologies in chemistry and their applications for sustainable growth and societal development.
    In her opening remarks, the Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Prof. Ganiyat Oloyede, highlighted the city’s rich academic heritage.
    Oloyede expressed appreciation to the ACS Nigeria International Chapter for granting the University of Ibadan the hosting rights for this year’s edition and emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in addressing global challenges.
    Speaking at the event, the Chairman of ACS Nigeria, Prof. Edu J. Inam, noted that the symposium theme was carefully chosen to explore new pathways through which chemistry can address pressing global issues, particularly climate change, environmental sustainability, energy security, and public health.
    She called for innovative thinking, rigorous interrogation of knowledge, and the translation of ideas into actionable solutions.
    Prof. Inam also highlighted the Chapter’s achievements in student chapter expansion, mentorship, research visibility, and global engagement, while encouraging young chemists and early-career researchers to transform scientific knowledge into practical innovations.
    The symposium also featured keynote and plenary lectures highlighting cutting-edge developments in sustainable and translational chemistry. In his keynote lecture, Prof. Franklin Aigbirhio of the University of Cambridge, UK, discussed the development and application of novel radiopharmaceuticals for Positron Emission Tomography (PET), emphasizing their potential for early disease detection and treatment monitoring.
    Dr. Nevila Jana of MCPHS University, USA, presented a collaborative approach to malaria research, underscoring the value of interdisciplinary learning and problem-solving.
    Dr. Mary Anti Chama from the University of Ghana emphasized sustainable chemical practices, including green chemistry, renewable energy integration, and waste valorisation.
    Additional presentations included Dr. Martins S. Oderinde of Bristol Myers Squibb, USA, who explored photocatalysis as a powerful tool for sustainable organic synthesis, and Dr. Femi F. Oloye of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, USA, who delivered a keynote lecture on catalysts and their industrial relevance.
    Another highlight was the Student Symposium, themed “From Laboratory to Society: Student Innovation in Sustainable Chemical Technology,” which reinforced the importance of translating laboratory research into societal impact.
    The session provided a platform for students to showcase innovative projects focused on sustainability, entrepreneurship, and practical relevance.
    The symposium also honoured outstanding contributions to STEM research, education, and sustainable chemistry, with awards presented to Prof. Kayode Adebowale; Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetunmobi; Chief Dotun Sanusi; Engr. Bolarinwa Olowe James; Chief Saheed Oladele; and Prof. Oyewusi Gureje.
    These recognitions reflected ACS Nigeria’s commitment to celebrating leadership, impact, and service in science and education.
    The symposium was declared opened by Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr. Kingsley Tochukwu Udeh (SAN), who emphasized the pivotal role of chemistry in Nigeria’s sustainable development.
    Represented by Dr. Stella C. Igwilo, Director and Head of Chemical Technology in the Ministry, the Minister expressed concern over the country’s limited progress in chemical technology and value-addition processes despite abundant natural resources.
    He outlined a three-pronged strategy to address this gap: strengthening local content and value addition, increasing strategic investment in research and development, and promoting green chemistry and sustainable practices.
    The Minister further urged the ACS Nigeria Chapter to serve as a technical advisory hub for government and industry in shaping policy, setting standards, and validating emerging technologies.
    He reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s science and innovation ecosystem and emphasized the need for chemistry-driven solutions in healthcare, industrial competitiveness, energy transition, and environmental protection.
    A panel session moderated by Dr. Sederra Ross of the ACS Green Chemistry Institute examined Green Chemistry and Sustainable Environmental Technologies: Balancing Innovation, Profitability, and Societal Impact.
    A workshop on effective academic publishing, facilitated by Thieme Publishers with a virtual lecture by Dr. Yingxiao Cai, provided participants with training in research writing, peer review, and publishing ethics. Coordinated by Prof. Atim Johnson, the student-focused activities enhanced research communication skills, collaboration, and innovation capacity among emerging chemists.
    At the conclusion of the event, participants issued several recommendations, including strengthening research infrastructure, promoting industry–academia partnerships, and accelerating the adoption of renewable energy solutions.
    The symposium ultimately highlighted the importance of collaborative action in translating scientific research into practical solutions for a sustainable Nigeria.
  • Osun:  Citizens Lament Federal Govt. seizure of Local Govt. Statutory Allocation 

    Osun:  Citizens Lament Federal Govt. seizure of Local Govt. Statutory Allocation 

     

     

    – Teachers, Nurses, and Retirees in Osun Are Forced to Beg, Borrow, and Starve for 12 Months as ₦130 Billion in Local Funds Lies Frozen in Federal Government Accounts

     

    By Flowerbudnews

    Thousands of local government workers in Osun State have gone over 12 months without salaries or pensions after more than ₦130 billion in federal allocations meant for the state’s 30 local government areas was frozen in March 2025 following a political dispute.

    Those affected include teachers, nurses, healthcare workers, council staff, and retirees. Many say they now survive on borrowing, family support, and personal debt.

    “We are working but not being paid. We borrow to eat. Some of us cannot feed our families anymore,” one council worker said.

    Families have struggled to pay rent, school fees, and medical bills. Some workers say their children have stopped attending school because they cannot afford fees.

    Retirees, who depend entirely on pensions, say they have been left with nothing.

    “We served for years. Now we are abandoned. We depend on others to survive,” a retired worker said.

    The crisis began after disputed local government elections in February 2025, which created a leadership conflict between officials aligned with Governor Ademola Adeleke and opposition figures. Federal authorities froze the allocations, citing unresolved legal disputes over legitimate leadership.

    In December 2025, the Supreme Court ruled that withholding the funds was unconstitutional, but the allocations remain frozen.

    Workers say they have sold belongings, taken loans, and accumulated debt just to survive.

    “We have no income for one year. We are suffering,” another worker said.

    The Osun State Government has repeatedly called for the release of the funds, warning that the freeze has crippled local government operations and worsened economic conditions across communities.

    With no resolution so far, thousands of workers remain unpaid, with no clear timeline for when salaries and pensions will resume.

  • IMT to convokes 27,848 graduates in consolidated convocation

    IMT to convokes 27,848 graduates in combined 8-year convocation

     

    About 27,848 graduates of the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT), Enugu will be participating in a eight years combined convocation.

     

    The Rector of IMT, Prof. Gozie Ogbodo, disclosed this at a pre-convocation press brief for the 43rd to 50th Consolidated Convocation as well as art and technological innovation exhibition on Monday in Enugu.

     

    Ogbodo said that the eight years consolidated convocation, which would be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, at the International Conference Centre, IMT Enugu, covered graduates of the institution between 2018 and 2025.

     

    He noted that Gov. Peter Mbah, top government officials and other erudite academic scholars nationwide would grace the event.

     

    The Rector said that his led management team in the institution had continued to resolve lingering challenges of the institution and had gone ahead to rebrand the institution with “The New IMT Initiative”.

     

    Ogbodo noted that since November 2024 he assumed office; he had got accreditation and re-accreditation for all the institute’s Ordinary National Diploma (OND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes within one year.

     

    According to him, we have also added new viable programmes, which included Diploma in law; full taxation and cyber security programmes as well as pursued the “one graduate, one practical skill agenda”.

     

    He said that with help of his team and partners, all students record from “the first intake of the institution is currently being digitalised” and at a click of a button the record of any student of the institution would be known.

     

    He said, “Since assuming office, our administration has prioritised institutional stability, transparency and inclusive governance.

     

    “We have strengthened internal administrative processes, enhanced accountability mechanisms, and fostered a culture of teamwork among staff and management.

     

    “We have completed curriculum modernisation to reflect emerging industry needs as well as strengthening of entrepreneurship and practical-based learning.

     

    “We have concluded arrangements to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Cross River State University to commence a Top-Up Degree Programme, enabling holders of HND to obtain a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree after a one-year academic programme.”

     

    Ogbodo noted that the “institution is now positioned as a hub for innovation and technology-driven development through landmark achievement in this regard is our ₦12.95 billion strategic partnership with Arone Technology.

     

    “Arone Technology will establish Nigeria’s first world-class tech manufacturing plant.

     

    “This project is projected to produce thousands of solar energy systems, drones and AI servers as well as generate substantial revenue and create up to 20,000 direct and indirect jobs,” he said.

  • 100 US troops, Assorted Equipment Arrive Nigeria- DHQ

    100 US troops, Assorted Equipment Arrive Nigeria- DHQ

     

     

    The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield.

    The Director Defence Information (DDI), Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, confirmed the arrival of the US troops in a statement on Monday.

    Uba said the personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in an advisory and training capacity and not combat forces.

    According to the DDI, all training activities will be conducted under the authority, direction and control of the Nigerian Government and in close coordination with the Nigerian Armed Forces.

    He said that Nigerian troops, alongside the advisers, will commence a series of joint training engagements and intelligence focused cooperation initiatives.

    The activities, he added are designed to enhance the capacity of Nigerian troops to effectively identify and neutralise extremist terrorist groups seeking to destabilise the nation.

    Uba assured that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remained fully committed to degrading and defeating terrorist organisations that threaten the country’s sovereignty, national security and the safety of its citizens.

    He explained that the deployment formed part of the deliberation during a working group engagement by Nigerian delegation and it’s US counterpart.

    Uba said the arrival of the troops was planned and deliberate following a formal request by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the US government to support a clearly defined military training requirement, technical support and intelligence sharing with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

    “The collaboration will provide access to specialized technical capabilities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ability to deter terrorists threats and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities across the country.

    “The DHQ assures Nigerians of continued transparency and the provision of clear, accurate and timely information regarding the military cooperation efforts,” he said.

  • NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE CLARIFIES EXCHANGE RATE APPLICATION IN CUSTOMS VALUATION

    NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE CLARIFIES EXCHANGE RATE APPLICATION IN CUSTOMS VALUATION

     

     

    By ABDULLAHI MAIWADA

    The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) acknowledges recent public commentary regarding foreign exchange pricing, investor behaviour, and Customs valuation practices.

     

    The Service recognises the value of informed public discourse in deepening understanding of Nigeria’s trade and revenue environment. In this regard, it is important to provide factual clarification on how exchange rates are received, processed, and applied within the NCS digital clearance system, B’Odogwu, a Unified Customs Management System which serves as the sole official platform for Customs declarations, clearance, and valuation.

     

    2. For the avoidance of doubt, the Nigeria Customs Service does not independently determine, generate, alter, or apply margins to foreign exchange rates used for import and export valuation. All exchange rates applied within the B’Odogwu platform are official rates electronically transmitted by the Central Bank of Nigeria, which remains the competent authority for exchange rate determination under Nigeria’s monetary framework.

     

    These rates are automatically integrated and uniformly applied across all Customs formations, ensuring transparency, predictability, audit integrity, and full compliance with statutory provisions and national fiscal and monetary policy directives.

     

    3. The B’Odogwu system operates on structured data integration protocols that automatically ingest and apply exchange rate information as transmitted by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Under no circumstances does the system generate, substitute, or alter exchange rates. Where data transmission formats change, the system is designed to retain the last valid Central Bank-provided rate until the updated feed is successfully processed, thereby preserving continuity, accuracy, and valuation integrity. As part of its ongoing system governance and enhancement processes, the Nigeria Customs Service is working with the Central Bank of Nigeria to enable seamless Application Programming Interface (API)-based integration, further strengthening real-time exchange rate transmission, operational reliability, and system resilience.

    4. It is worthy of note that the reported exchange rate of ₦1,451.63/US$ for 6 February 2026 did not originate from the B’Odogwu system. That figure was sourced from http://trade.gov.ng, a legacy public trade information portal that does not reflect live Customs processing data. Likewise, the National Integrated Customs Information System (NICIS) does not provide real-time Customs valuation figures and is not recognised for live Customs processing. The Nigeria Customs Service reiterates to the trading public that the sole authoritative platform for Customs declarations, clearance, and valuation is https://bodogwu.customs.gov.ng, which receives exchange rates directly transmitted by the Central Bank of Nigeria.

     

    5. For clarity and transparency, the exchange rate applied for Customs valuation on 6 February 2026 was ₦1,365.56 per United States Dollar, as officially communicated by the Central Bank of Nigeria. All subsequent exchange rates applied by the Service have likewise reflected the official rates transmitted by the Central Bank of Nigeria and automatically implemented through the B’Odogwu platform in accordance with established national protocols.

     

    6. The Nigeria Customs Service remains firmly committed to transparency, consistency, and the facilitation of legitimate trade, while ensuring strict compliance with national fiscal and monetary policy directives. The Service assures all stakeholders, including the trading public, licensed customs agents, and international partners, that Customs clearance and valuation processes remain accurate, predictable, and aligned with statutory provisions and international best practices. The Service will continue to strengthen its systems, enhance operational integrity, and support Nigeria’s economic growth through efficient and accountable Customs administration.

     

    (-ABDULLAHI MAIWADA PhD, mnipr, mniia

    Deputy Comptroller of Customs

    National Public Relations Officer

    for Comptroller-General of Customs)

  • Oyo Police Neutralise Two, Intensify Manhunt After Foiled Attack

    Oyo Police Neutralise Two, Intensify Manhunt After Foiled Attack

    Oyo Police Neutralise Two, Intensify Manhunt After Foiled Attack

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    ‎By Adewale Owoade
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    ‎The Oyo State Police Command has foiled a planned deadly attack on Elebe Village in the Aleniboro area via Irawo Mine, neutralising two suspected bandits during an intelligence-led operation.
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    ‎The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan on Monday.
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    ‎According to the statement, the operation followed credible intelligence from a good Samaritan who alerted security operatives to the presence of about 10 armed men suspected to be bandits hiding in a farm settlement within Elebe Village.
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    ‎The suspects were reportedly armed with two AK-47 rifles, single-barrel guns and cut-to-size locally made pistols, and were allegedly planning to launch an attack on the community under the cover of darkness.
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    ‎Upon receiving the information, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Tede Division briefed the Commissioner of Police, Femi Haruna, who immediately ordered the deployment of additional operational assets to the area.
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    ‎Police operatives, in collaboration with members of the Agbekoya group and local hunters in Aleniboro, stormed the hideout. On sighting the advancing team, the hoodlums reportedly opened fire, resulting in a gun duel.
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    ‎Two of the suspects were neutralised during the exchange, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds.
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    ‎A reinforcement patrol team later combed the surrounding bush and recovered one cut-to-size locally made pistol, one empty cartridge, two live cartridges, two expended 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition shells, substances suspected to be Indian hemp, two Tecno button phones and a bottle containing a suspected mixed drink.
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    ‎The police said the area has been secured, while intensive bush-combing and surveillance operations are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects and eliminate any residual threat to Elebe Village and neighbouring communities.
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    ‎The Commissioner of Police commended the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for his continued support and provision of operational logistics to enhance the Command’s response to security threats.
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    ‎The Command urged residents to remain vigilant and continue providing timely information to security agencies, stressing that community cooperation remains vital in the fight against criminality.
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