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Inmate escapes from Delta correctional centre day after arrival of new controller

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The Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS, has threatened to unravel the circumstances leading to the mysterious escape of an inmate from the Sapele Correctional Centre, Delta State, and punish those implicated in the incident.

Paul Michael is said to have escaped mysteriously during the weekend, a day after the new Controller of the State Corrections Service, Raymond Neagu, resumed office in the state.

Michael was imprisoned after he was accused of killing a furniture apprentice, Kelly Onojaiyefe, in Oghara town, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state.

Confirming the escape, the command’s spokesperson, Ikechukwu Iloba, said that the command was still confused about how the accused escaped despite tight security at the Sapele Correction Centre.

Reassuring the public, Illoba said a search team had been sent out to look for the fugitive, adding that the command had beefed up security in the state to capture the escapee.

“The Controller is peeved by the development and has immediately launched investigations over the incident.

“The Command will not sweep the matter under the carpet as Controller General Zone G had ordered investigations into the escape to know the remote and immediate cause of the incident.

“The Controller has set up an investigative team and he is the chairman of the team under the instructions of Controller General Zone G and whoever is found culprit will be sanctioned accordingly,” Iloba revealed.

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Family speaks on how newlywed NDLEA operative was lynched by mob

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The family of a National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operative has refuted media reports alleging that they criticized the agency following the tragic death of their loved one, Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics 1, Aliyu Imran.

PRNigeria reports that Imran, who got married in December 2024, was brutally lynched by a mob in the Gadan-Gayan area of Igabi Local Government, Kaduna State, while on duty.

The incident occurred after Imran and his colleagues pursued a suspected drug dealer. In an attempt to evade arrest, the suspect reversed his vehicle, causing an accident that claimed the lives of at least three people on the spot.

When Imran attempted to calm the ensuing chaos, an enraged mob attacked him, stabbing him multiple times.

A police officer managed to transport him to a nearby hospital, but the mob followed, dragged him out, and set him on fire. He succumbed to his injuries shortly after.

Some media outlets reported that the deceased officer’s family accused the NDLEA of failing to issue a statement or offer condolences. However, the family has strongly denied these claims.

In a statement obtained by PRNigeria, the Head of the Family, Alhaji Hassan Idris Funtua, clarified their position:

“We, the family of Assistant Superintendent of Narcotics Aliyu Imran, wish to address the recent media reports regarding the tragic death of our beloved son. These reports falsely claim that we accused the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) of neglect. We categorically deny this allegation.

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“In reality, the NDLEA has been supportive and proactive in their response to this tragedy. The Chairman/CEO, General Muhammadu Buba Marwa, personally reached out to us within hours of the incident, offering condolences and assurances of his commitment to addressing the issue.

“Furthermore, officials from the NDLEA Kaduna State Command attended Aliyu’s burial and informed us of the suspension of the Commander involved. A delegation from NDLEA Headquarters in Abuja also visited us on Sunday, February 16, 2025, to express their solidarity.

“We urge the general public to disregard the misleading reports, as they lack merit and do not reflect our family’s position. We request that media houses respect our grief and refrain from diverting attention from the main issue – the gruesome murder of Aliyu Imran, a promising young man who was brutally taken from us just 48 days after his wedding.

“Our focus now is on coming to terms with this senseless tragedy and seeking justice. We have faith that the law will take its course, and those responsible will be held accountable.”

The NDLEA has yet to issue an official statement on the incident, but sources indicate that an internal investigation is underway. Meanwhile, authorities have vowed to bring those responsible for the mob action to justice.

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Bandits kill 19 in fresh Benue attack

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Suspected armed herders have killed about 19 people in renewed attacks on some communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.

In the first attack, which was reported to have happened on Saturday, 16 farmers who were returning to their village were killed along Kashimbila Road and their bodies were thrown into River Katsina-Ala.

According to a resident from Mbanduwa who did not want to be named, “The farmers were returning to their community in Mbanduwa ward when they were ambushed along Kashimbila road and killed.

“Their bodies were dropped in River Katsina-Ala.”

The second attack, which occurred on Monday afternoon at Boaguwa in Kumakua council ward in the same local government, was said to have claimed three lives.

It was gathered that residents of communities within the area have fled to Jato Acka for safety.

The President General of Mzough U Tiv Worldwide and leader of the three socio-cultural groups (Mzough U Tiv, OchiitaK’idoma, and Om’Ngede), Comptroller of Prison, Iorbee Ihagh (retd), confirmed the killings.

He added that all six council wards in Turan within the local government have been deserted.

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Ihagh, who was at Jato Acka when he spoke to our correspondent on the phone on Monday evening, said that 16 farmers were killed on Saturday and their bodies thrown into River Katsina-Ala.

He said, “I am right now in Jato Acka. I was told that 16 farmers were killed along Kashimbila Road at the weekend and their bodies thrown into River Katsina-Ala.

“As I am talking to you now, armed herders have attacked Boaguwa in Kumakua council ward, and three dead bodies have been recovered.

“People have fled their communities and taken refuge in Jato Acka. I doubt if this place (Jato Acka) is safe right now.”

Ihagh, who claimed that all the six council wards in Turan in Kwande LGA, have been overrun by suspected armed herders, appealed to President Bola Tinubu to deploy more troops to the local government.

When contacted, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Internal Security, Joseph Har, directed our correspondent to the Director General of Internal Security, Israel Gbawuam, for confirmation.

However, Gbawuam’s telephone number was out of reach when our correspondent tried to call him.

Similarly, efforts to get the Police Public Relations Officer, Benue Command, Catherine Anene, were not successful as she dropped the call made to her cell phone. (Nigerian Tribune)

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Governor’s wife sprays US dollars at wedding ceremony

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A widely circulated video on social media has stirred controversy, showing Katsina State’s First Lady, Hajiya Fatima Dikko Radda, allegedly spraying U.S. dollars at an event.

The footage, primarily shared on Instagram, has sparked criticism, with many questioning the insensitivity of such an act in a state grappling with terrorism, kidnapping, poverty, and a high number of out-of-school children.

The video, which lasts one minute and nine seconds, was shared with a caption condemning the First Lady’s actions, labeling them as reckless and immoral. Given the dire socio-economic situation in Katsina, the accompanying text expressed outrage over the act.

PRNigeria, a leading Fact-Check platform in Nigeria, conducted a thorough investigation to verify the authenticity of the claims.

Footage of Katsina State First Lady Fatima Dikko Radda spraying dollars

The fact-checking process involved analysing the video and cross-referencing it with another clip showing Fatima Radda at a separate event, where she was donating ?2 million for cervical cancer screening in the state.

The analysis revealed a strong resemblance between the First Lady in both videos, confirming her presence at the wedding.

Furthermore, PRNigeria examined the background music in the controversial video, where praise singers could be heard extolling Fatima Radda in Hausa, reinforcing that the event was a family gathering.

PRNigeria performed a reverse image search using Yandex to further validate the claim and segmented the video for detailed scrutiny.

These steps confirmed that the video was indeed from a wedding that took place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, in Katsina.

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Additional keyword searches and independent sources corroborated these findings.

Based on extensive fact-checking, PRNigeria has verified that Katsina State’s First Lady, Hajiya Fatima Dikko Radda, did spray dollars at her sibling’s wedding.

This confirmation has fueled further public discourse about the appropriateness of such actions, especially given the economic challenges faced by many citizens in the state.

The revelation has reignited debates about the display of wealth by public officials and their families, raising questions about leadership sensitivity in economically challenged regions. (By PRNigeria)

The Full Report: Fact-check: Did Katsina State’s First Lady, Fatima Radda, Spray Dollars at an Event? https://prnigeria.com/2025/02/13/katsina-first-lady-dollars/

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