Wanted Boko Haram Terrorist Falls Into DSS Net

Danladi Abdullahi, one of the 100 Boko Haram terrorists recently declared wanted by the Nigerian Army was on Saturday morning arrested by the Department of State Services, DSS at Moduganari area of Maiduguri township.

The arrest of Danladi Abdullahi brings to three, the number of the infamous 100 terrorists on the wanted list of the army.

“Although he is still being investigated, it has been positively established that he is suspect number 26 on the list of the declared suspected Boko Haram terrorists issued by the Nigerian Army last month,” said Defence spokesman Rabe Abubakar.

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Kano Police Seize 24 Tons Of Cannabis, Arrest Three

The police in Kano State has seized 24 metric tons of cannabis otherwise known as Indian hemp in Sharada Quarters, Kano City.

Presenting the illicit drugs to newsmen on Friday, Kano State Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Katsina said that three suspects have been arrested in connection with the drugs while the kingpin of the gang identified as Yusuf Ali is on the run.

He said of the house where the seizure was made ;
“The house serves as depot for dangerous drugs as marijuana, cocaine,depressants and other dangerous intoxicants.

“It also serves as hideout for criminal gangs who consume these intoxicating drugs, get high and attack innocent people.”

Also arrested according to Katsina is the driver who conveys the Indian hemp from Benin city in Edo State to Kano. His name was given as Sani Ibrahim.

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See Buhari's loaded promises to IDPs in Yola

President Muhammadu Buhari visited Internally Displaced Persons in Yola, Adamawa State at their Makolhi camp on Friday.

He also used the opportunity to decorate 7 seriously wounded soldiers with the purple medal for gallantry.

See what President Buhari said to the Internally Displaced Persons.

“My government is doing everything possible to rebuild your homes, schools,hospitals and roads to enable you go back to your homes. Boko Haram will soon be a thing of the past.

“I know that most of you are farmers and your farmlands have been destroyed but let me assure you that you will soon go back and continue with your farming.”

Straight to the point. No nebulous promises.

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Army Frees 61 Boko Haram Captives

The Nigerian Army on Friday said that it rescued 61 captives comprising women and children after destroying Boko Haram camps in Nwalemer, Mallemiri and Bale in Borno State.

In a Facebook post, the Army said;
“Troops of 28 Task Force Brigade advancing along Bitta and Damboa axis cleared Boko Haram terrorists’ camps at Modupe 1, 2 and 3 and in the process,rescued 61 persons abducted earlier and held captive by the terrorists.

“The rescued persons were mainly women and children and have since been evacuated. The troops also recovered two Dane guns in the area after an encounter with the terrorists at Langaran Fulani, where it killed four terrorists and arrested one.

“The fight against Boko Haram terrorists is maintaining its momentum with the discovery and destruction of terrorists’ camps, weapons and equipment, while the terrorists have been fleeing, and abandoning their bases.

“Troops were able to clear Boko Haram camps at Nwalemer, Mallemiri and Bale. Similarly, in Gwoza axis,troops of 26 Task Force Brigade have also destroyed the terrorists’ camps in Tripkwopta and Gidan Gachi.

“The troops discovered Improvised Explosive Devices buried along their route of advance near Balazalla Dure that partially affected one of the leading vehicles. They also encountered an abandoned truck loaded with IEDs at Uvole village, which was blown up.”

The Army also said that in the early hours of Friday, it repelled an  attack on Gwoza, Borno State in a two hour gun battle which claimed the lives of 7 Boko Haram insurgents.

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Buhari Condoles With France Over Paris Terrorist Attacks

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed shock and sadness over Friday's series of coordinated terrorist attacks in and around Paris

A statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adeshina said ;
“On behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Buhari conveys his heartfelt sympathy to President Francois Hollande and the people of France.’’

While condemning the attacks which he described as an affront on all acceptable human behaviors and norms,  Buhari sympathized with the families, relatives and friends of the victims of the terrorist attacks.

He added that having borne the terrible costs of terror attacks, Nigeria and Nigerians are in solidarity with the government and people of France in their moment of grief. 

He called on all peace loving nations to stand together in fighting international terrorism.

Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said on Saturday that France was stepping up security at its offices abroad, including embassies and consulates because of the Paris incidents which killed over 150 people and injured many others in seven attacks.

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How Rodents Landed Guinness Nigeria Plc In N1b Trouble

Guinness Nigeria Plc appears to be sweating at the moment over the N1b, one billion naira administrative charges imposed on it by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC for failing to adhere to approved manufacturing practice procedures.

Vanguard reports that a routine visit to the company's Ikeja factory by the enforcement arm of NAFDAC on 5 November 2015 led to shocking revelations.

The source said that the team came back with a report about the unwholesome manner in which materials used in the company's manufacturing processes were handled.

“The unhygienic storage condition of the raw materials was a major source of worry for the agency,” the source said

The team is said to have discovered that raw materials used for production were stored in an environment infested with rodents. Evidence of revalidation of expired products was also found.

The source said that NAFDAC was yet to make an official pronouncement on the issue, even as the N1b penalty may not be the only action to the taken against the company. 

“Our team visited Guinness and the reported findings were true. The agency is, however, going to make a public statement to this effect at the appropriate time, as the management is still studying the reports submitted by the team,” the source said.

When contacted on the issue, Mr Peter Ndegwa, Managing Director of Guinness Nigeria Plc said that the raw materials store is not a production facility.
He added that Guinness is currently engaged in dialogue with NAFDAC for clarification and resolution of the issues at stake. 

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N292m traced to retired Permanent Secretary's account

The Independent Corrupt Practices and other Related Offences Commission, ICPC has reportedly traced N292m to an account belonging to one of the permanent secretaries retired by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.

ICPC operatives made the discovery following discreet investigations into the five months that Permanent Secretaries were in charge of ministries while awaiting the appointment of ministers.

The investigators discovered that the account of one of the permanent secretaries had ballooned to N292m in the five months that he was in charge of a ministery. 

Sources said that three other permanent secretaries may also be in trouble for corrupt practices. It was earlier reported that five retired permanent secretaries were under investigation for corruption.

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