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  • NDIC, EFCC renew commitment to joint fight against financial crimes

    NDIC, EFCC renew commitment to joint fight against financial crimes

    The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in combating financial crimes, with particular emphasis on asset recovery and the prosecution of individuals whose actions undermine the stability of Nigeria’s banking system.

    The NDIC restated its resolve to strengthen cooperation with the anti-graft agency to enhance the recovery of assets and debts from failed banks, as well as to support investigations and prosecutions linked to bank failures.

    The Managing Director and Chief Executive of the NDIC, Thompson Oludare Sunday, made this known during a courtesy visit by the Corporation’s management team to the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Olanipekun Olukoyede, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja.

    In a statement issued on Sunday by the NDIC’s Head of Communication and Public Affairs, Hawwau Gambo, Sunday said robust partnership with the EFCC is critical to the effective liquidation of failed banks, a process that involves asset realisation and debt recovery, with proceeds used to settle uninsured deposits.

    He noted that cases of asset stripping and concealment require coordinated efforts, particularly in asset tracing, recovery and enforcement, adding that the EFCC’s expertise is vital in achieving these objectives.

    Sunday also identified banking fraud investigations and the prosecution of individuals whose actions contribute to bank collapses as key areas where both institutions can further strengthen their cooperation.

    He stressed that NDIC plays a vital role in maintaining financial system stability through the execution of its four statutory mandates in deposit guarantee, bank supervision, distress resolution and bank liquidation.

    According to him, the Corporation’s overarching goal is to safeguard depositors’ funds, ensure prompt compensation when banks fail, and sustain public confidence in the financial system.

    He also observed that both institutions share common values of integrity, professionalism and accountability, describing the visit as a step towards reinforcing institutional partnership, especially in areas where EFCC’s investigative and prosecutorial capacity is essential to NDIC’s mandate.

    “We aim to further strengthen our collaboration, deepen institutional synergy and explore additional avenues for mutual support in the pursuit of national financial system stability. 

    “The EFCC has been our partner and we want this to continue. We look forward to an expanded and more impactful partnership between our two esteemed institutions.

    “Your experience has and will continue to greatly enhance our recovery efforts.  Additionally, we have that strategic responsibility for prosecuting individuals whose actions contribute to the failure of banks. We therefore seek closer collaboration with the Commission in this critical area.”

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    Responding, the EFCC boss, Olukoyede, reiterated the Commission’s commitment to its longstanding working relationship with the NDIC in tackling financial crimes within the banking sector.

    He acknowledged the history of cooperation between the two agencies, particularly in investigations and capacity development related to banking operations.

    Olukoyede also briefed the delegation on key departments within the EFCC, including the Bank Fraud Section, which handles matters related to the NDIC.

    He encouraged the Corporation to submit any outstanding cases for prompt assessment, noting that this would enhance tracking, accountability and case resolution.

    The EFCC Chairman further highlighted the role of the Commission’s Fraud Risk Assessment and Control Department, which focuses on proactive monitoring, compliance, sound risk management and internal controls in both public and private sector institutions.

    He described these efforts as part of the EFCC’s broader mandate to protect and strengthen the Nigerian economy.

    Olukoyede assured the NDIC of the EFCC’s continued support in deepening institutional synergy to combat financial crimes, improve asset recovery, and ensure that offenders who undermine the banking sector are brought to justice.

  • Suspected gunmen ambush police patrol, kill officer in Oyo

    Suspected gunmen ambush police patrol, kill officer in Oyo

    • Police intercept truckload of suspected explosive materials
    • Kidnap attempt foiled, victim rescued 

    A police officer has been killed in an ambush by suspected gunmen at Budo Masalasi Border Post in Oyo State.

    The incident, which occurred about 2pm yesterday, happened as the Police who were on routine patrol in the area encountered a group of about 15 suspected bandits.

    The source added that an exchange of gunfire ensued, during which the Inspector was hit. An unconfirmed source added that the assailants also seized his AK-47 rifle with 30 rounds of ammunition, bearing breach number 4516.

    Spokesman of the Oyo State Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ayanlade Olayinka confirmed the development, saying preliminary findings indicated that some of the attackers sustained bullet injuries, and operatives were on their trail.

    Also, the state Police Command has announced the interception of a truck conveying suspected explosive materials during a stop-and-search in Saki.

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    According to the command, the operation was carried out based on credible intelligence, leading to the discovery of the suspicious consignment.

    In a statement, DSP Olayinka said the truck and the suspected explosive devices have been secured and are in police custody for further investigation.

    He assured residents that the command is taking steps to ensure public safety and prevent any potential security threats.

    He said: “Upon receiving a briefing on the development, the Commissioner of Police, Oyo State Command, Femi Haruna, ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter.’’

    A resident, Haruna Lawal, who was abducted at Olorunda Village, Oyo State has been rescued by operatives of the state Police Command.

    The victim, who was abducted alongside his motorcycle, to an unknown location was rescued after his sister, Alimot, made a distress call to the Police to alert them of the invasion of the residence by suspected kidnappers who were said to be armed with dangerous weapons.

    DSP Olayinka said the prompt response and aggressive bush-combing by the police exerted pressure on the suspects.

    He explained that as police operatives advanced into the area with patrol vans and sirens, the kidnappers, realising that security forces were closing in on them, abandoned the victim and fled, adding that the kidnapped victim was consequently rescued alive.

    He said the victim sustained a head injury during the ordeal and was conveyed to the General Hospital, Oyo, where he is receiving  medical attention.

  • Bandits abduct seven residents in Kajuru, four in Ondo

    Bandits abduct seven residents in Kajuru, four in Ondo

    Bandits yesterday struck in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, abducting seven residents of Unguwar Barkonu community in Maraban Kajuru, Kufana Ward.

     Also, in the Eleyewo, Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State. suspected gunmen at the weekend abducted four residents working at a site.

    The victims – Adesola Emiloye (45), Jimoh Akinlolu (35), Ebenezer Oloro (43), and another individual whose identity is yet to be ascertained – were ambushed.

    Spokesman for the Ondo State Police Command, Deputy Superintendent of Police Jimoh Abayomi, confirmed this in a statement in Akure.

    A resident of Kajuru, Steven Kefas, stated in a Facebook post that the armed men invaded the community about 1:00 a.m., broke into several houses and took the victims to an unknown destination.

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    Kefas noted that the attack occurred in the town and not in a remote settlement, stressing that Unguwar Barkonu is located at the heart of Kajuru with accessible road networks.

    “This incident did not occur in a remote village with no access road. It happened right in the heart of Kajuru, in Kufana,” he wrote.

    As of the time of filing this report, there was no response from the police or other security agencies on the abduction.

    But, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kajuru Local Government Area, Revd Enoch Kaura, said the attack occurred late Saturday night.According to him, the bandits stormed the area around 11:00 p.m. and surrounded parts of the community before residents noticed unusual movements and raised the alarm.

    He explained that the attackers eventually fled the area with seven residents after neighbours mobilised in response to the strange noises.

    Revd Kaura described the incident as part of a disturbing pattern of recurring attacks in Kajuru, noting that residents continued to live in fear despite repeated appeals for increased security presence.

    He called on security agencies to intensify patrols and intelligence operations in Maraban Kajuru and surrounding communities to prevent further attacks and ensure the safe rescue of the abducted victims.

    Kajuru Local Government Area has witnessed a series of bandit attacks and kidnappings in recent years, with several communities repeatedly targeted by armed groups.

    Abayomi said the incident occurred around 9:45 a.m., and the police received a distress call at the Control Room alerting the command of the abduction.

    “Upon receiving the report, operatives of the Command’s Tactical Teams were deployed to the scene,” he stated in the statement.

    Abayomi explained that the prompt response of the police led to the rescue of two of the abducted victims, as well as the recovery of their motorcycles.

    He added that the remaining victims reportedly escaped into the bush during the operation.

    According to him, efforts are ongoing to locate and rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the perpetrators.

    Reiterating the command’s commitment to public safety, DSP Abayomi stated that the state has never been and will never be a safe haven for criminal elements.

    He stressed that those involved in crime would be identified, tracked, and brought to justice.

    Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, has applauded the effective inter-agency collaboration between the police and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state.

    Lawal said the relationship between the two security agencies had enhanced crime prevention in the state.

    He also appreciated the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his leadership and ongoing strategic policing reforms, which he said have improved intelligence sharing and operational efficiency nationwide.

    The police boss, however, urged residents to continue cooperating with security agencies by providing timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection.

  • NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3b heroin in coffee packs at Abuja airport

    NDLEA intercepts Brazilian lady with N3b heroin in coffee packs at Abuja airport

    • Seizes bags of explosives heading to Kano, Kaduna

    A 30-year-old Brazilian lady, Ms. Ingrid Rosa Benevides, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for bringing into Nigeria a total of 30.09 kilograms of white heroin concealed in factory sealed coffee packs worth over N3 billion.

    Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement.

    Babafemi said the suspect, who works as a private security officer in Brazil, was arrested last Friday upon her arrival on a Qatar Airways flight QR1431, following intelligence.

    The NDLEA spokesman said after her arrest, a search was conducted on her two bags where 21 factory-sealed packets of Brazilian coffee were found.

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    He said when the coffee bags were opened, rather than containing the beverage, what was found in it were white substances that later tested positive for heroin weighing a total of 30.09 kilograms, making it the largest heroin seizure at the airport.

    Babafemi said during the interview, the suspect claimed she brought the white heroin consignment under the guise of coming to Nigeria for holidays.

    He also said at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA) Ikeja, Lagos, NDLEA operatives last Tuesday also intercepted two passengers: Adediran Adedoyin and Afatakpa Ochuko, who were heading to Istanbul, Turkey, aboard a Turkish Airlines flight with a total of 3,990 pills of tapentadol 250mg and tramaking 225mg  concealed in food items packed in their bags.

    He added that operatives of the Marine Command of the agency in the early hours of last Thursday intercepted a wooden boat loaded with 44 jumbo bags of Ghana Loud, a strain of cannabis weighing 1,848 kilograms at the Jakande beach in Lekki Lagos.

    Babafemi said the shipment had barely arrived from Ghana when NDLEA officers acting on intelligence stormed the location around 1am, recovered the consignment and the boat.

    He said two suspects: Aminu Ali Baba, 20, and Abdulrasheed Abubakar, 28, were arrested last Friday by the agency in connection with the seizure of two bags containing 140 packets of explosives heading to Kano and Kaduna.

    Babafemi said the bags were intercepted in a commercial bus on Kaduna- Zaria  highway, Zaria, while Aminu Ali Baba was arrested at Karota Park in Kano and Abdulrasheed Abubakar nabbed at Mando Park in Kaduna in follow-up.

    The statement reads: “An intelligence-led raid at Kwangila, Zaria Local Government Area Kaduna on Thursday 22nd January led to the arrest of Fatima Ibrahim, 42, and Adejimoh Ismaila, 44, with 120 kilograms of skunk recovered from them.

    “As part of efforts to disrupt the supply chain of illicit drugs to terror groups, NDLEA operatives in Borno State on Wednesday 21st January intercepted 179,590 pills of tramadol and diazepam concealed in sacks of charcoal and animal feeds in a public transport car coming from Potiskum, Yobe. A follow-up operation at Bulabulin, Maiduguri led to the arrest of the owner, Rabiu Imam, 32.’’

    ALSO, A female suspect, Mrs. Eze Cynthia Chioma, was last Friday arrested in Mokwa, Niger State in a follow up by the agency’s operatives following the seizure of her consignment of 78,500 pills of tramadol same day at Bode Saadu, Kwara State in a truck coming from Lagos. Her husband remanded in prison and facing trial was arrested for the same drug trafficking offence last year.

    In Ekiti State, Babafemi added, NDLEA last Saturday arrested 72-year-old Afolalu Joseph at his 15 Aramoko Road, Mushin, Ilawe-Ekiti and Abu Bunmi (alias Go Slow), 45, at New Jerusalem, Erijinyan Road, Ilawe-Ekiti for illicit drug dealing. A total of 62 kilograms of skunk were recovered from the duo

    Babafemi said a village head, Chief James Abamu and another suspect, Aboy Egah Abamu have been taken into custody by the Edo State Command of NDLEA, following their arrest and prompt transfer to the agency by soldiers of the Nigerian Army 4 Brigade, Benin City, after a raid at Lagos camp Ilushi in Esan South East Local Government Area, where 681kg skunk and 181kg cannabis seeds were recovered from them last Wednesday.

    He said while the trio of Abba Hassan, Anas Moh’d Auwal and Sadik Ismail were arrested in Sabon Gari, Kano on January 20 with 1,000 ampoules of pentazocine injection, the duo of Olajumoke Ridwan and Baruwa Ibukun were nabbed at Paris lounge, Ring Road, Ibadan last Thursday with 181.5 litres of skuchies, a mixture skunk and other illicit substances recovered from them.

    “In Benue State, a female suspect, Janet Iornongu, was arrested at Yes Ikyuan village, Guma Local Government Area with 210kg skunk, while a total of 254.5kg of same psychoactive substance was seized from Anita Job on Abaji-Toto Road, FCT on January 22. A total of 39,800 pills of tramadol 225mg were recovered from two suspects: Hamisu Misbahu and Chima Obi at Alaba Rago, Mile 2, Lagos on Monday, January 19.

    “No fewer than 30,003 pills of tramadol, molly and other opioids as well as 20 litres of codeine syrup were seized from a suspect Chinyecherem Cyprian Ugwu by NDLEA officers on Sapele Road Warri, Delta State on January 22, while Kayode Obameye, 57, was nabbed at Mobil Roundabout, Akure, Ondo State with 1,500 kilograms of skunk recovered from him on January 23.’’

    Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig.-Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd) praised the officers and enjoined them and their colleagues to not rest on their oars in their drug supply and demand reduction, the statement reads.

  • We have crippled terrorists network in Northwest, says Army

    We have crippled terrorists network in Northwest, says Army

    Troops of 8 Division Garrison Strike Force, operating under Operation Fansan Yamma Sector 2, have achieved significant breakthroughs in its offensive operation in the notorious Sububu forests of Maradun Local Government Area, Zamfara State.

    In a statement, the Media Information Officer of OPFY, Captain David Adewusi, said the offensive have resulted in the death of six terrorists, recovered arms and ammunition.

    “The operations destroyed terrorist infrastructure, and the rescue of a kidnapped underage victim.

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    “The offensive commenced with a targeted engagement at Indulumu village of Maradun Local Government Area, where gallant troops confronted and neutralised two terrorists,’’ the statement said.

    The statement also said the operations further pushed forward driven by unwavering resolve, the Strike Force pressed to Ruduno village where the troops encountered further resistance.

    “In a display of exceptional bravery and tactical prowess, the troops neutralized an additional 4  terrorists, effectively dismantling a key element of the terrorist network recovered arms and ammunition.

    “The mobility instruments of the terrorists’ and logistics of operations were also destroyed on-site, successfully rescued an underage kidnapped victim, identified as Halira Ibrahim bringing an end to her ordeal and offering a beacon of hope to the affected community. . The statement read.

     The operations continued with the destruction of multiple terrorist camps and life support structures in Magaji, Galakaje, Filinga, and Kuka Tara.

  • Lagos begins measles-rubella routine immunisation tomorrow

    Lagos begins measles-rubella routine immunisation tomorrow

    Lagos State First Lady, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu will kick-off the Measles-Rubella (MR), and Routine Immunisation (RI) campaign tomorrow.

    The week-long campaign will run till February 5 across the local government areas and local council development areas of the state.

    According to the Assistant Director, Public Affairs, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB), Adetayo Akitoye Asagba, in a statement, the integrated campaign which aligns with national and global immunisation goals is designed to protect children and adolescents from vaccine-preventable diseases.

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    He said measles remains one of the leading causes of vaccine-preventable childhood illness, while rubella infection during pregnancy can result in congenital rubella syndrome, leading to serious outcomes such as congenital heart defects, cataracts, hearing impairment, and developmental delays in infants.

    He quoted the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Health Care Board, Dr. Ibrahim Akin wunmi, Mustafa, as saying routine immunisation is a proven intervention for preventing vaccine preventable diseases like polio, tuberculosis, whooping cough, diphtheria, cervical cancer, among others.

    “This integrated immunisation campaign is a critical public health intervention aimed at preventing measles, rubella, and other vaccine-preventable diseases,”Mustafa stated.

    “Lagos State is determined to ensure that every eligible child and adolescent is reached, irrespective of location or socioeconomic status.

  • Two suspect-kidnappers arrested in Adamawa

    Two suspect-kidnappers arrested in Adamawa

    Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Adamawa State Police Command in Song Local Government Area.

    The Command said its officers and hunters, acting on credible intelligence, raided a notorious criminal hideout in a remote area of Balma Village of the local government.

    “The operation led to the arrest of two male suspects identified as Shaibu Mohammadu, 30, and Ja’o Bawa, 31 of different addresses,” the command said in a statement released on Sunday by the command Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Suleiman Nguroje.

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    The police spokesman listed items recovered from the suspects to include one local revolver, assault rifle, two mobile handsets, charms, and other incriminating materials, all of which have been secured as exhibits.

    “The suspects confessed to their involvement in the criminal activities, while efforts have been intensified to track down and apprehend other members of the kidnapping syndicate who are currently on the run,” Nguroje stated.

    He stated that the state Commissioner of Police, Dankombo Morris, appreciated the collaboration between the police and the community.

  • Chemical materials trigger fire at Lagos industrial facility

    Chemical materials trigger fire at Lagos industrial facility

    Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has said chemical materials stored at an industrial facility were responsible for the large-scale fire that gutted Parco Enterprises Nigeria Limited at Alaba Suru, Badagry Expressway, Lagos.

    The fire broke out about 7:25 p.m., on Saturday, at a warehouse used for chemical blending and storage in a larger industrial cluster.

    LASEMA said the inferno spread rapidly, engulfing an estimated 15,000 square metres of the facility.

    In a statement, the agency’s Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA said the intensity of the fire was heightened by the nature of the materials stored at the site.

    “The affected facility is a warehouse and chemical blending and storage site. The fire rapidly spread across an estimated 15,000sqm, involving stored chemical materials. The intensity of the incident led to intermittent explosions for several hours,” the statement said.

    The explosions, according to the agency, caused widespread panic and posed a significant threat to nearby facilities and residents in the surrounding community.

    LASEMA said the fire was contained through a coordinated emergency response involving its Response Unit, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, the Federal Fire Service, and private fire assets provided by Veepee.

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    Damping-down operations have since started, with emergency responders maintaining a presence at the scene to prevent re-ignition and protect adjoining facilities.

    The agency explained that firefighting was carried out from multiple access points. While the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service led suppression efforts from the main entrance, LASEMA Fire teams provided support from the rear of the facility.

    LASEMA also acknowledged the assistance of beverage company La casera, which supplied water to sustain firefighting.

    Preliminary assessments by emergency responders identified several risk factors that may have contributed to the scale and severity of the fire.

    “These include a high volume of volatile chemical storage within a confined space, inadequate ventilation within the warehouse facility, and insufficient emergency preparedness measures to manage a fire of this magnitude,” LASEMA said.

    The agency noted that investigations were ongoing to determine the cause of the fire outbreak.

  • Police thwart robbery attack, arrest mob for assaulting suspect in Calabar

    Police thwart robbery attack, arrest mob for assaulting suspect in Calabar

    • Victim confirmed dead, pistol, ammunition recovered as police take custody of hospitalised suspect.

    The Cross River State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit has prevented a mob action against a suspected armed robber who was allegedly attempting to rob a lady in Calabar.

    The incident happened in the early hours of yesterday.

    Police sources said the operation led to the recovery of a Beretta pistol with three 9mm rounds of ammunition and arrest of individuals involved in the attack.

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    The suspect, prior to the arrival of the Police, was beaten unconscious by the mob at Abangasang, Mbora Street, Calabar, and rushed to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) for medical attention.

    The victim, whose identity was unknown, was pronounced dead at the hospital in the early hours of yesterday.

    Three suspects are in police custody and are assisting with their investigation.The victim’s body has been evacuated and deposited at the UCTH mortuary for preservation and autopsy, while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident continued.

     Commissioner of Police Rashid Afegbua, described the operation as, “a clear demonstration of the Command’s commitment to crime prevention, protection of lives, and strict adherence to the rule of law”.

    The Police boss reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for violent crime. He condemned action and emphasised that suspects  must be handed over to the police for prosecution..

    He appealed to the public to cooperate with the police by providing timely and useful information, and to refrain from taking the law into their own hands.

    The Command’s spokesman, Assistant Superintendent of Police Sunday Eitokpah, reassured the good people of the command’s resolve to ensure safety and security.

  • DSS nabs suspected sea pirates, foils hijack of crude oil vessel

    DSS nabs suspected sea pirates, foils hijack of crude oil vessel

    Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) last Saturday arrested two suspected members of a band of sea pirates in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as they were fine-tuning plans to hijack a crude oil-laden vessel in the Gulf of Guinea, The Nation gathered.

    The men, identified as Geoffrey Atizara, 38, from Aleibiri in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state, and Divine Kelechi Unueze, 42, from Nekede in Owerri, Imo State, were nabbed at a hotel on Tenacious Street in Edepie, Yenagoa, according to sources.

    According to a source, preliminary intelligence, corroborated by the suspects’ confessional statements, said the men, along with other band members, were plotting to seize a vessel, abduct its crew, and steal its cargo.

    According to the source, Unueze was the financier of the operation, while Atizara was tasked with recruiting additional pirates.

    “The duo have admitted to being part of a high-profile criminal network operating in the Southeast and Southsouth parts of Nigeria, mainly profiting from sea piracy and kidnapping,” the source offered.

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    “Given the sophistication and the resources at the disposal of this pirate band, this arrest has disrupted what could have been a major threat to maritime security in the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea region,” one of the sources declared.

    Another source  said the DSS, in concert with the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies, has intensified intelligence-driven operations to curb maritime security challenges in the Gulf of Guinea.

    “Recent successes include the interception of several pirate speedboats and the rescue of crew members from hijacked vessels off the coasts of Bayelsa and Delta states,’’ he added.

    The arrest of the two suspects marks additional successes by security agencies in the region, he added.

    Recall that barely a week ago, the DSS in separate joint operations with sister security agencies and forest guards rescued some abducted pastors and other individuals in Kaduna and Borno states.