Lawrence Bajah, Author at Tribune Online

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja Command of the Nigeria Police has arrested three suspects and intercepted a vehicle loaded with food items in Kuje and Tunganmaje axis of the FCT. In a statement made available to newsmen, the Public Relations Officer of the FCT Police Command, DSP Adeh Josephine, stated that the Commissioner of Police, CP Babaji Sunday, has deployed additional Police personnel and operational assets to improve public safety and security in Kuje and Tunganmaje axis of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) as well as other border communities in the FCT. "The operation which has since commenced has assisted the Police in arresting three (3) suspects; Yahaya Haruna 40 years old, Isah Haruna 55 years old and Sani Mani aged 70 years for illegal possession of firearms and complicity in violent crimes including kidnapping and armed robbery in Kuje and Tunganmaje axis of the FCT. "One Yahaya Haruna was arrested by operatives of the Command’s anti-kidnapping unit in Tunganmaje market on September 29, 2021 while in possession of a locally fabricated firearm. Investigations revealed that Yahaya is a member of notorious criminal gang that has been terrorizing residents in Tunganmaje community," Babaji stated. According to the commissioner, "Police operatives intercepted a vehicle loaded with food items being transported to an undisclosed location in Kuje area. Two suspects were arrested by the Police team with the food items. Investigations also revealed that the food items and other logistics were being transported to a location in Kuje already being monitored by the command following reports of activities of kidnappers in the area." The FCT Police boss also assured the residents of the FCT of the renewed commitment of the Police in protecting their lives and property, enjoined them to continue to support the Police He said that all the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE We Have Not Had Water Supply In Months ― Abeokuta Residents In spite of the huge investment in the water sector by the government and international organisations, water scarcity has grown to become a perennial nightmare for residents of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. This report x-rays the lives and experiences of residents in getting clean, potable and affordable water amidst the surge of COVID-19 cases in the state.