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Military Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Logistics Supplier in Niger State
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected logistics supplier for terrorists in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the suspect was arrested by troops of the 22 Brigade under Operation Savannah Shield during a patrol around the Dekara axis.
“The arrest reportedly took place at about 5:30 p.m. on April 27 by troops operating from the Forward Operating Base in Babanna,”Makama said.
Security sources said items recovered from the suspect included three jerrycans of red oil, two bags of beans, one carton of electrodes, and the sum of ₦243,000.
Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect was allegedly involved in transporting supplies from Babanna to Dekara village for suspected terrorist elements operating in the area.
The sources added that the suspect is currently in military custody and undergoing further interrogation, with efforts ongoing to determine the full extent of the operation and possible prosecution.
One of the governorship aspirants under the under the platform of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State ahead of the 2027 elections, Dr Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has announced his withdrawal.
Adediran on Thursday, addressing the media, party leaders of the Lagos4Lagos Movement, and his supporters at Liberty House, Adeniyi Jones Secretariat in Ikeja.
His decision comes days after President Bola Tinubu endorsed the incumbent Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat.
“Within hours after I purchased my nomination forms, there were developments, including a meeting involving the President and the Deputy Governor,” Jandor explained.
It was subsequently made known that the President had endorsed Dr Obafemi Hamzat.
“Based on my earlier position that I will align with the direction of the President, I have decided to withdraw from the race.”
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United Kindom (UK) High Commission Visits INEC, Atiku, Obi Over 2027 Elections [PHOTOS]
The United Kingdom, High Commissioner in Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, and the Deputy High Commissioner, Gill Lever, have visited political leaders and the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC officials ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The UK High Commission disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle on Thursday.
The Commission vowed to work with all contending political parties to ensure inclusive and credible elections.
“We look forward to working with all parties and the interns community to support inclusive & credible elections”, the post added.
Those visited include the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, 2023 presidential candidates, Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi and the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Professor Joash Amupitan.
According to TVC News, the visits were about developments in Nigeria’s political and democratic processes.
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