Crime
Navy Seizes 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Foreign Rice In Lagos
Navy Seizes 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Foreign Rice In Lagos
Navy seizes 13,800 litres of petrol, 71 bags of foreign rice in Lagos. Mr Omotayo stated that the navy was increasing efforts to combat smuggling and criminal activities along the Badagry-Porto Novo creeks.
The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has intercepted 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations along Badagry creeks.
The Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, in a statement on Sunday in Badagry, Lagos State, confirmed that the seizures occurred between March 7 and 14.
He said naval operatives acted on intelligence received about suspected smugglers operating in the area, leading to the interception of the items during separate operations.
“In continuation of the fight against smuggling within our Area of Operation in Badagry, a target operation was launched on Friday, March 14, at 2:54 a.m.,” Mr Omotayo said
He added that the operation focused on intercepting smugglers and confiscating products intended for illegal export.
He said, “The smugglers initially evaded our water patrol, but were intercepted by our land patrol unit around 3:30 a.m. During the operation, 71 bags of foreign rice were found being smuggled. The items were seized, while the suspects fled upon sighting our patrol at 4:22 a.m.’’
He noted that the seized rice has been taken to the base for further necessary action in accordance with procedures.
He said that on the same day, the intelligence team received a report at 12:15 a.m. about petrol being stockpiled at a beach near Bollington in Badagry creeks.
The intelligence indicated that the products were to be smuggled by wooden boats through Nigeria’s territorial waters into Benin Republic.
“Our team swiftly responded to the intelligence and moved to the location. Upon arrival, four vehicles intended for smuggling were found at the shoreline, but the suspects escaped with their keys,” he said
While searching the area, 234 jerry cans of 25 litres each, totalling about 5,850 litres of petrol, were discovered and taken to the base.
He further disclosed that 7,770 litres of petrol were also seized in other operations conducted in Badagry communities.
“On March 7, 6,770 litres of petrol in 30 and 40-litre jerry cans were seized at a filling station, along with 188 empty jerry cans.
On March 8, 40 jerry cans of 25 litres each, totalling about 1,000 litres of petrol, were seized at Farasime community, based on intelligence from Tongeji Island,” he said
He noted that the 7,950 litres of petrol seized from two filling stations and Tongeji Island on March 7 and 8, respectively, were handled lawfully.
“This was to prevent the illegal products from re-entering circulation within our operational area,” he said.
Navy Seizes 13,800 Litres Of Petrol
Mr Omotayo stated that the navy was increasing efforts to combat smuggling and criminal activities along the Badagry-Porto Novo creeks.
He noted, “In line with the Federal Government’s directive and Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla’s Strategic Directive 2023-06, FOB Badagry has intensified operations, achieving multiple successes.’’
He warned perpetrators, collaborators, and sponsors of illegal activities to desist or face the full weight of the law.
He assured sister agencies, particularly the Nigeria Customs Service, of the navy’s continued cooperation, as well as support for the host community.
Crime
NUJ Ex-President Warns NYSC Against Victimizing Corps Member Over Criticism Of Tinubu’s Government
NUJ Ex-President Warns NYSC Against Victimizing Corps Member Over Criticism Of Tinubu’s Government
NUJ ex-president warns NYSC against victimizing corps member over criticism of Tinubu’s government. Former Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and African Union of Journalists (AUJ) President, Comrade Lanre Ogundipe, has cautioned the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) against taking punitive measures against Rita Ushie Uguamaye, a corps member serving in Lagos State.
In a statement released on Monday, Ogundipe emphasized that freedom of speech is a fundamental right enshrined in Section 39(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which guarantees individuals the right to express their opinions without interference.
He further noted that this right is also upheld by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international legal instruments.
Ogundipe reacted to a viral video in which Uguamaye criticized President Bola Tinubu’s government over the country’s economic challenges.
He condemned any attempts to silence or intimidate her, stressing that young Nigerians should support and protect her from harassment.
“Every youth must stand in defense of her fundamental rights. Her courage and determination to speak truth to power should be applauded rather than punished,” Ogundipe stated.
NUJ
He also criticized the NYSC’s reported summons of Uguamaye to its Eti-Osa Local Government Secretariat, describing it as an attempt to pressure her into deleting the video and impose disciplinary actions.
Urging the NYSC to halt any retaliatory actions, Ogundipe maintained that dissenting voices should not be suppressed, and young activists should be encouraged to express their views freely.
TUC Supports Lagos Corps Member Allegedly Threatened For Criticizing President Tinubu
TUC supports Lagos corps member allegedly threatened for criticizing president Tinubu. The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has expressed support for Lagos-based National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member Ushie Uguamaye, also known as Raye, who claimed she received threats after criticizing President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, TUC President Festus Osifo said the corps member was expressing frustration and urged the government to be tolerant of criticism instead of targeting individuals.
Osifo acknowledged the struggles faced by many Nigerians, stating:
“The government must develop resilience and understand that people are frustrated, hungry, and tired. If they vent their frustrations, the government should not take it personally or go after them.”
He also advised critics to express their views with decorum but emphasized that authorities should exercise patience and tolerance, especially considering the hardships faced by citizens.
TUC Supports Lagos Corps
Raye recently gained attention after posting a viral video criticizing the government’s policies and economic management. She later alleged that NYSC officials pressured her to remove the video and threatened her safety.
In her video, she lamented Nigeria’s worsening economy, arguing that hard work no longer guarantees financial stability.
She also referred to Tinubu as a “terrible leader” and questioned the government’s commitment to improving citizens’ welfare.
So far, the NYSC has not issued an official statement regarding the controversy.
Lagos Police Detain 6 Suspected Robbers, Recover 2 Cars
Lagos police detain 6 suspected robbers, recover 2 cars. The police command in Lagos State has detained six suspected members of a robbery syndicate in the state for prosecution.
The state police public relations officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to journalists in Lagos on Sunday.
He said the suspects -four males and two females – were apprehended on Friday based on an intelligence report received by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, about the activities of the syndicate.
“The syndicate specialises in robbing victims of their valuables such as money both in naira and foreign currencies, jewellery, phones, Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards and international passports of various countries.
Police
“Armed detectives were duly mobilised; they trailed some of the syndicate members to the Iju-Ishaga area of the state and apprehended them,” Mr Hundeyin said.
The PPRO said two Toyota Camry cars with some fake dollar notes were also recovered from them.
According to him, all the suspects have made useful statements and will be charged to court.
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