Gunmen Attack Plateau Community, Destroy Farmland
Gunmen attacked Ra Kung village in Ropp District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State in the early hours of Friday, injuring one person and destroying more than 15 hectares of farmland. The Berom Youth Moulders Association said the assault, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., targeted residents’ means of livelihood, with crops deliberately destroyed during the invasion.
The group described the incident as part of a recurring pattern of violence aimed at displacing communities and undermining economic survival. It called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible, while urging government authorities and humanitarian organisations to provide urgent support, including medical assistance and agricultural recovery for affected residents.
Gombe PDP Senator Defects to APC
Senator Anthony Siyako Yaro, representing Gombe South Senatorial District, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The move was confirmed by Ismaila Uba Misilli, who said the defection is part of ongoing political realignments in the state.
The statement added that the development strengthens the ruling party’s influence in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Senator Yaro’s switch follows earlier defections by three PDP federal lawmakers, with top party figures and allies of Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya present to receive him into the APC.
NNPC denies allegations of selling equipment from refinery
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has dismissed reports claiming it is selling refinery equipment or scrap materials, describing such information as false and misleading. Its Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, stated that the company has not issued any bids, tenders, or approvals for the disposal of refinery components or items from its facilities.
NNPC also warned that some individuals are falsely posing as its agents to deceive the public with claims of facilitating such sales. The company urged stakeholders to ignore these claims, report suspicious activities to authorities, and rely only on official communication channels, reaffirming its commitment to transparency and proper management of national energy assets.
Delta police arrest four suspected robbers, recover firearms in Asaba
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered firearms during separate operations in Asaba. According to Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, one suspect was intercepted along Ugbolu/Asaba Road during a stop-and-search, leading to the recovery of a fabricated Beretta pistol, while three others were apprehended in the Bonsaac area with a locally made pistol and a live cartridge. The suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to uncover their criminal network.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to proactive and intelligence-led policing. He also visited the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Road Safety Corps to strengthen inter-agency collaboration, stressing that effective security depends on coordinated efforts and sustained information sharing among agencies.
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