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The Nigerian Army has listed killing of four suspected kidnappers, rescue of three kidnapped victims and arrest of eight suspects among the recent achievements of its troops in coordinated operations across Kogi and Kwara.

This is contained in an operational report of Operation Savannah Shield made available on Tuesday.

In Kwara, the troops ambushed suspected kidnappers at a crossing point along Jonloji village in the riverine area of Kaiama Local Government of the state.

The report said the troops neutralised four kidnappers, rescued one abducted victim and recovered one pump-action gun, four motorcycles and N64,000 cash.

It said the rescued victim was evacuated to the General Hospital, Kaiama, for medical attention.

The report also said that troops at Forward Operating Base, Egbe, rescued two kidnap victims abducted on July 21 at Ruga Mascaru in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi.

According to the report, the victims were safely reunited with their families after the kidnappers fled on sighting the troops.

The report added that in Plateau, troops arrested three suspects accused of attempting to rape a 12-year-old girl in Bokkos Local Government Area and handed them over to the police.

‘Troops also intervened in a clash between a farmer and a herder over alleged destruction of farmland, arresting the farmer and evacuating the injured herder for treatment,’ it said.

The report further said that the troops foiled an armed robbery attempt along the Hawan Kibo-Rafin Sanyi road in Riyom Local Government Area after engaging the criminals, who fled the scene.

It added that troops in other operational theatres, including Operations Fansan Yamma, Hadin Kai and AA II, sustained offensive operations and routine patrols without recording significant incidents.

Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has called for sweeping electoral reforms, warning that the increasing influence of money politics and the imposition of consensus candidates by political parties pose serious threats to Nigeria’s democracy.

Falana made the remarks on Thursday while delivering the keynote address at the 8th annual lecture of PenPushing Media held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta.

Falana in his lecture themed, ‘Restoring Electoral Integrity: The Path to Good Governance and Public Accountability.’

The senior lawyer stressed that electoral integrity must begin with transparent and credible party primaries, insisting that political party members should be allowed to freely choose their candidates rather than having aspirants imposed through consensus arrangements.

He criticised the growing use of consensus candidacy, particularly within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, describing the practice as a setback to internal democracy that encourages plutocracy and political manipulation.

While acknowledging that the Electoral Act permits both direct and consensus primaries, Falana argued that democratic principles are better served when candidates emerge through votes cast by party members.

Falana also raised concerns over the increasing monetisation of Nigeria’s electoral process, citing reports that governorship aspirants allegedly spent between ?20 billion and ?30 billion during recent party primaries.

Referring to comments credited to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, he questioned the legitimacy of such huge campaign expenditures.

‘If you are spending between ?20 billion and ?30 billion on a primary election, how much are you going to spend in the actual election?’ Falana asked.

He maintained that such levels of spending could hardly come from legitimate sources, warning that they fuel corruption, undermine electoral credibility and weaken public confidence in democratic governance.

Falana further cautioned against attempts to weaken Nigeria’s multi-party democracy through the deregistration of political parties or the exclusion of opposition groups from the political process.

Drawing lessons from developments in other African countries, he warned that suppressing opposition voices often creates conditions capable of destabilising democratic institutions.

He urged the government, political parties and other stakeholders to embark on comprehensive electoral reforms aimed at strengthening internal party democracy, reducing the influence of money in politics and promoting transparency, accountability and credible elections.

Meanwhile, founder of PenPushing Media, Dimeji Kayode-Adedeji, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to ethical journalism and the fight against fake news.

He said the annual lecture has continued to grow in quality and relevance since its inception, describing the 2026 edition as another milestone in the organisation’s efforts to promote responsible journalism.

Kayode-Adedeji also welcomed Falana’s offer of collaboration with PenPushing Media, expressing confidence that the partnership would further strengthen the platform’s commitment to balanced and credible reporting.

He reiterated that the organisation would never compromise its reputation by spreading false information, noting that its dedication to truth and professionalism has earned it the trust and support of several distinguished Nigerians.

‘We have made it a policy that we will never spread fake news. We are known for truth, and we will maintain that position. We will not deviate from it,’ he said.

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has made explosive allegations against his former deputy, Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of masterminding an impeachment plot against his administration and providing N5 million to initiate the process in a bid to seize power.

Obasanjo made the claims in a strongly worded letter to former Ogun State Governor Olusegun Osoba, in which he responded to criticisms over the political events surrounding the 2003 general elections.

The former president alleged that the impeachment campaign began from within the Presidency and was orchestrated by his then Vice President after becoming convinced that Obasanjo should serve only one term.

According to Obasanjo, Atiku invited then Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ghali Na’Abba, to his office while he was away from the Presidency and allegedly encouraged him to begin impeachment proceedings.

‘Na’Abba’s impeachment began at the Presidency by the Vice-President, who on a Friday when I was out of the office invited Na’Abba to his office and convinced him that I should have only one term as President,’ Obasanjo wrote.

He further alleged that Atiku financially backed the move.

‘He gave him 5 million naira to begin his impeachment work. It was all noted, recorded and reported to me by my Chief of Staff, a professional intelligence officer.’

Obasanjo claimed the alleged plot formed part of a broader ambition by his deputy to replace him before the completion of his constitutional tenure.

‘The game continued to be played on with me treating it with contempt as I had committed no impeachable offence except my Vice-President who wanted to take over by hook or by crook.’

The former president said he dismissed the impeachment threats because he believed he had committed no offence warranting removal from office. He added that former President Shehu Shagari later offered to intervene after asking about the impeachment moves.

‘President Shagari asked me about impeachment and I told him that for me, there was absolutely nothing in it. He requested for my permission to handle it and, of course, I gave him the go-ahead.’

Obasanjo also alleged that after the impeachment effort failed, Atiku adopted what he described as a ‘two-track approach’ to secure the presidency.

He claimed the first strategy was to align with former Vice President Alex Ekwueme, with the understanding that power would later be transferred to Atiku during Ekwueme’s tenure. The second, he alleged, was to persuade the six Alliance for Democracy (AD) governors in the South-West to avoid political competition in the 2003 elections so they could support Atiku’s presidential ambition in 2007.

‘When he failed in the impeachment exercise, he made a two-track approach. You were all convinced of this anti-democratic plan and you all fell for it,’ Obasanjo alleged.

The former president further claimed that some political actors were encouraged to bypass him and deal directly with his deputy.

‘Have no dealing with Obasanjo as President but deal with his Vice-President and you would get the best. That was clever political move,’ he wrote.

The allegations are contained in Obasanjo’s response to Osoba’s article titled ‘How Obasanjo Deceived Us in 2003,’ in which the former president rejected accusations that he deceived Alliance for Democracy leaders during the political realignments preceding the 2003 elections.

As demand for energy-efficient home appliances continues to rise in Nigeria, industry experts are urging consumers to prioritize authenticity and warranty coverage when purchasing products like LG and others, warning that grey-market units without after-sales support remain common.

With Nigeria’s challenging power environment, many households are opting for LG appliances because of the brand’s inverter technology, which helps reduce electricity consumption while improving durability. Products such as LG’s 4K Smart TVs, Linear Inverter refrigerators, Dual Inverter air conditioners, and Inverter Direct Drive washing machines have become popular choices for homes seeking reliable performance.

Zit advises buyers to select appliances based on their household needs rather than price alone. For televisions, LG’s 4K UHD Smart TV range is recommended for most consumers, while frost-free refrigerators with Linear Inverter Compressors are considered more suitable for larger households due to their energy efficiency and reduced maintenance.

Consumers purchasing air conditioners are also encouraged to choose the correct horsepower for their room size to maximize cooling efficiency and minimize energy costs, while washing machine buyers should weigh the benefits of front-load and top-load models based on budget and usage.

To avoid counterfeit or unofficial imports, buyers are advised to purchase only from reputable retailers offering genuine manufacturer’s warranty coverage. Industry observers note that authorised retailers such as Zit provide LG appliances backed by a two-year manufacturer’s warranty, alongside options including fast delivery and eligible Pay-on-Delivery services in Lagos.

Consumers can explore LG’s range of televisions, refrigerators, air conditioners and washing machines through Zit’s official LG store page.

The United States has announced a new 12.5 per cent tariff on goods imported from Nigeria, placing the country among dozens of trading partners penalised under a policy aimed at combating forced labour in global supply chains.

The decision, released by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, affects 60 economies that Washington says have not adopted or effectively enforced bans on the importation of products made with forced labour.

Under the policy, countries that have introduced, or pledged to introduce, such restrictions will attract a lower tariff of 10 per cent. Those countries include India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico and the United Kingdom.

According to the USTR, the action followed investigations launched in May 2026 under Section 301 of the Trade Act, covering 60 of America’s largest trading partners. The agency said the review drew more than 1,600 written submissions, featured testimony from over 100 witnesses during public hearings, and involved consultations with more than 45 governments before the final decision was reached.

Explaining the tariff structure, the USTR stated:

’10 percent is the appropriate rate of Section 301 duties for investigated economies that (i) impose a forced labor import prohibition; (ii) have committed to impose and enforce such a prohibition through an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade; or (iii) have imposed a partial regime with the effect of preventing the importation of certain forced labor goods.

‘These economies are: Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Canada, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Trinidad and Tobago, and the United Kingdom.

’10 percent or 12.5 percent, net of Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) rate, is the appropriate rate of Section 301 duties for certain products of the European Union, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and Switzerland that are not otherwise exempted, as explained in greater detail in the Federal Register Notice.’

The agency added:

‘12.5 percent is the appropriate rate of Section 301 duty for all other investigated economies.’

A Federal Register notice obtained from the USTR confirmed that Nigerian exports would be subject to the 12.5 per cent tariff, except for products covered by specified exemptions.

The notice stated:

‘Based on the findings in the investigation of Nigeria, considering the public comments, testimony, and the advice of the Section 301 Committee, as well as the advice of advisory committees, and in accordance with the specific direction of the President, the Trade Representative has determined to impose 12.5 percent tariffs on products of Nigeria, except as provided in Annex I and Annex II, Part A, of this Notice.

‘The Trade Representative has determined, in accordance with the specific direction of the President, that the tariff rate to be applied, and the scope of tariffs and exemptions, are appropriate to obtain the elimination of the acts, policies, and practices determined to be actionable in the investigation.’

The latest trade measure follows President Donald Trump’s decision to invoke Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to introduce temporary universal tariffs after the US Supreme Court blocked his administration’s wider tariff proposal under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the policy was intended to encourage stronger action by America’s trading partners against forced labour.

‘President Trump recognises that decades of moral suasion have not eradicated forced labour from global supply chains,’ Greer said.

‘The United States has had a forced labour import ban for nearly a century. It’s well past time for our trading partners to do the same.’

The USTR said some products would be exempt from the tariffs, including raw materials whose restriction could create domestic shortages, goods capable of causing widespread economic disruption, products unavailable in sufficient quantities within the United States or from alternative suppliers, and selected imports from countries that have adopted or committed to implementing forced labour import bans.

It added that further exemptions had been granted where imposing tariffs was considered unlikely to eliminate the trade practices identified during the investigations.

Some indigenes of Ondo State have faulted Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the reappointment of Dr Taiwo Fasoranti as Secretary to the State Government (SSG), after he resigned to contest for senatorial seat in the state.

The indigenes under the auspices of Ondo Redemption Front (ORF) said this in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Friday.

The statement was jointly signed by the group’s Chairman, Dr Ologun Ayodeji; Co-Chairman, Mogbojuri Kayode; and Secretary, Adedotun Ajulo.

The group said that the decision exposed weak coordination and a lack of strategic thinking in the administration.

The civil advocacy group describing the office of the SSG as the engine room of policy coordination, said it should not be treated as a ceremonial or political position.

The group noted that after Fasoranti resigned to pursue his senatorial ambition, while the position was left vacant for months, creating what it described as an avoidable vacuum at the highest level of government.

‘A serious government does not leave such a critical office unattended for months.

‘A serious government understands that governance is a continuous process that cannot be suspended because one individual chooses to pursue political ambitions.

‘Now that the same individual has returned to occupy the position, the public is left wondering whether the office belongs to the institution of government or has become a political holding room to be vacated and reclaimed at will,’ the group said.

It stated that for several months it had raised concerns about the direction of governance in Ondo State, but recent events had reinforced what it called a cycle of indecision, and governance by reaction rather than vision.

The group also raised concerns over the Ministry of Finance, alleging that complaints about administrative bottlenecks, delayed approvals and interference in government processes were now coming from present and former aides, and supporters of the administration.

It urged the governor to investigate the allegations against the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs Omowumi Isaac, and reassure the public that government business was not being held hostage by bureaucratic obstacles.

On infrastructure, it questioned the transparency of the newly commenced Akure flyover project.

It said there was insufficient public information on the total cost, procurement process, funding arrangements and contractor selection, noting that work has already commenced without full disclosure.

The group further decried the state of roads, healthcare and education, noting that public hospitals continue to struggle with inadequate personnel and equipment.

It also noted that institutions like Rufus Giwa Polytechnic faced administrative uncertainty and infrastructure deficits.

The indigenes also expressed concern over rising insecurity, particularly kidnapping and attacks in rural communities, and said farmers and residents felt abandoned.

It demanded that the governor strengthen institutional governance to prevent critical offices from remaining vacant for political reasons, conduct an administrative review to address bottlenecks, and publish full details of the Akure flyover project.

It also called for urgent reforms in health, education and security, and for the introduction of quarterly public accountability sessions.

They stated that the warning signs were becoming impossible to ignore, adding that’ the time for excuses has passed. The time to save the soul of Ondo State is now.’

When contacted, Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, described the allegations, as baseless, noting that group was a familiar critic, that address the governor daily on social media without seeking genuine answers.

He insisted that they sought attention, not solutions for Ondo people.

On appointments, he defended the governor’s right to choose his cabinet, saying questioning the SSG appointment was political, not about capacity.

He noted project details, including the Akure flyover, were already public domain, urging the group to use the Freedom of Information Act for more data.

The Senate on Thursday moved closer to requiring global social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in the country after stakeholders endorsed the proposal at a public hearing in Abuja.

The hearing, organised by the Senate Committee on Information and Communications Technology and Cyber Security, also backed a bill seeking to establish an Artificial Intelligence Academy in Omuo-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

The social media bill, sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko (Delta North), seeks to amend the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023, to make local offices mandatory for social media firms operating in Nigeria.

Defending the proposal, Nwoko dismissed fears that the legislation would discourage investment.

He said, ‘This Bill is neither punitive nor hostile to innovation. It is not designed to frustrate investment or discourage technology companies from operating in Nigeria.

‘On the contrary, it seeks to deepen their engagement with Nigeria by encouraging them to become true corporate citizens of our country.’

He argued that countries including the United Kingdom, India, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates had attracted global technology firms by encouraging them to establish local operations.

According to him, such offices support engineering, artificial intelligence research, customer service, regulatory compliance and product development while creating jobs and boosting tax revenue.

He added, ‘The question therefore is simple: if countries with significantly smaller populations and digital markets than Nigeria have secured these investments and benefits, why should Nigeria continue to stand on the sidelines? Why should Africa’s largest digital market not enjoy the same opportunities?’

The Senate committee will review stakeholders’ memoranda before submitting its report to the Senate for further legislative action.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, (FRSC) has advised motorists intending to use the Kara bridge section of Lagos -Ibadan expressway to seek alternative routes as a result of multiple road crashe that have rendered the section of the road impassable.

The FRSC said this as it revealed that its operatives and other agencies have been battling to clear gridlock at Kara bridge since the early hours of Friday.

The Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, disclosed this in a statement signed by the Sector Public Education Officer, SRC Elizabeth Jayeola.

He said that the first crash occurred at about 12:05 a.m. on the outbound carriageway towards Ibadan, and involved five articulated trucks and one Toyota Sienna.

‘Preliminary investigation indicates that the crash resulted from speed violation and loss of control.

‘A total of seven adult males were involved. One person died, one sustained injuries, while five others escaped unhurt,’ he added.

He noted that because of the position of one of the heavily loaded trucks, the body of the deceased was trapped underneath the vehicle, which necessitated deployment of heavy-duty recovery equipment before evacuation could be completed.

According to him, while rescue and recovery operations were ongoing, another crash occurred at about 3:15 a.m. on the inbound carriageway towards Lagos, involving a Mazda commercial bus.

‘The lone crash was caused by brake failure. The driver was seriously injured.

‘He was promptly rescued by the FRSC emergency response team and taken to the Lagos State Accident and Emergency Centre for treatment,’ he said

Hazmat said that the FRSC rescue team, LASEMA and other emergency responders, are working assiduously to evacuate the crashed vehicles, recover trapped victim, clear the obstruction and restore free flow of traffic.

He sympathised with families of the victims and urged motorists travelling along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to exercise patience and cooperate with traffic personnel at the scene.

‘Motorists are strongly advised to use alternative routes where possible, to avoid delays from the Kara – Ojodu-Berger corridor until recovery operations are concluded.

‘Motorists travelling out of Lagos towards Ibadan may divert through the Ikorodu-Sagamu route.

‘Those heading into Lagos are advised to consider alternative entry routes via the Lekki-Epe Expressway or the Ikorodu-Sagamu Expressway,’ he said.

He urged motorists, particularly drivers of articulated vehicles and commercial buses, to ensure their vehicles are mechanically sound before embarking on any journey.

‘Particular attention should be given to braking systems; Drivers are also strongly urged to avoid unnecessary night journeys, especially when visibility is poor due to darkness, rain, or fog,’ he said

The FRSC urged motorists to reduce speed limit where night travel is unavoidable, maintain safe distance, avoid dangerous overtaking, and stop to rest whenever tired.

According to him, poor visibility and fatigue significantly increase the risk of road crashes.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday urged Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals in the diaspora to return home and lend their expertise to the ongoing transformation of the nation’s healthcare sector under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

President Tinubu stated this when he received a delegation of Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide led by the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, as part of the 2026 National Diaspora Day Celebration at the State House, Abuja.

The event had in attendance the Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris Malagi, Minister of State for Health Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications Chief Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Health Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas and Senior Special Assistant to the President on Women’s Health Dr. Adanna Steinacker.

The President acknowledged that Nigeria needs the knowledge, innovation, experience and patriotism of its highly skilled professionals abroad to build a resilient and world-class healthcare system for all citizens.

‘It is a very great joy to see that you are coming back to facilitate your single motivation to help your country meet the needs of our people, the medical outreaches; seeing indivisible commitment to humanity is part of your singular oath and commitment in life. I thank all of you.

‘I have been through that journey, I’m home now and I can tell you there’s nowhere like home. Some people built the society where you are; they have their hands on their plough, their focus was to develop their nation and their continent.’

The President recounted how he came to Nigeria after his experiences with Deloitte and Touche and working with Mobil (company) and eventually came to Nigeria to contribute his quota to nation building.

He reaffirmed that the Renewed Hope Agenda places healthcare at the centre of national development, stressing that the Federal Government is implementing far-reaching reforms to strengthen primary healthcare, expand access to quality medical services and encourage greater collaboration with Nigerian professionals in the diaspora.

He said this would be achieved through sustained investments in medical education, research, digital health infrastructure, improved welfare and policies to reverse the trend of brain drain.

‘So many of you have seen the hazard of the other side of the world. You have experienced the challenges and you have come back home to feel it and seal it. Poverty and lack of development is a challenge to Africa but what do you see as a Nigerian? This is the heart of Africa. And I have interacted with many of you, my friends who are still out there to try to attract them home.

Your Excellency, the visitors said having been trained in Nigeria and because they are Nigerians and succeeded abroad but they want to come back home and do something and that is why we have the diaspora commission encouraging them and working with them to ensure that they play a part in your Renewed Hope Agenda.

‘Mr. President, it is your leadership qualities that made them agree to come collectively and make this impact in the health sector. Mr President, some of our people are leaving, but they’re also coming back with knowledge, and expertise to make Nigeria a better place. So, what is your role in making Nigeria a better place? What is your role in the Renewed Hope Agenda? We are glad you are here, so welcome home,’ Abike to the visitors.

Also speaking, the Minister of State for Health Dr. Salako, said the commitment of the diaspora medical professionals has further validated the power and the reach of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the health sector.

‘What we are seeing today further demonstrates that you are not only renewing the hope of Nigerians in Nigeria but, even Nigerians outside Nigeria are filling the agenda. And so, when your excellency declared in that renewed hope agenda document that the health of every Nigerian will be treated as a matter of urgent rights, our brothers and sisters abroad keyed into it.

‘Since I became the minister of state for health, I have had interface with virtually everybody physically online. And I can tell you, excellency, these are very motivated, very ready, very prepared Nigerians who want to give back to Nigeria,’ he said.

The Minister added that the Ministry of Health will henceforth make the collaboration with the Diaspora health professionals a yearly event in their calendar.

The delegation included Dr. Jide Menakaya, Dr. Kunle Akanbi, Dr. Uche Menakaya, Dr. Itua Iriogbe, Professor Afekhide Ernest Omoti, Dr. Cliff Ike, Dr. Gertie Anyanwoke.

Others are Professor Rotimi Jaiyesimi, Dr. Hamid Balogun, Dr. Sadiya Gumi, Dr. Benjamin Anyanwu, Dr. Emilia Iwu, Chike Nweke, Wendy Olayinka, Dr Timileyin Oluseye, Dr Charles Adekunle and Tayo Erogbogbo.

Six Liberians have been arrested in Lagos over alleged human trafficking, abduction and an international visa scam luring compatriots with fake relocation promises to Canada and the United Kingdom.

The suspects, comprising one woman and five men aged between 21 and 40, were apprehended at Gberigbe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

It was gathered that the members of a syndicate allegedly specialises in defrauding unsuspecting victims of millions of naira with a promise of securing a visa for Canada and other countries.

Following the report, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Fatai Tijani, directed that the case be transferred from the Imota Police Division to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, for comprehensive investigation.

A police source said the syndicate lured victims from Liberia to Nigeria with promises of securing visas, work permits and residency documents for Canada and the UK, collecting huge sums of money for travel arrangements that never materialised.

He said that the victims’ passports and other travel documents were seized upon arrival in Nigeria.

According to him, the victims are initially accommodated in a hotel for two or three days before being moved to a rented apartment in Ikorodu, where they are held and pressured to recruit more people into the scheme.

‘The victims were promised opportunities to relocate abroad. After paying the required fees and arriving in Nigeria, they discovered there was no travel arrangement.

‘Instead, they were introduced to a networking business and instructed to recruit others before they could regain their freedom,’ the source said.

He said that one of the victims, who realised she had been deceived after arriving in Lagos rather than processing her travel documents for Canada as promised, reported the case through a friend she met on her way to Nigeria.

‘Her passport was seized and she was compelled to participate in the recruitment scheme.

‘The victim eventually contacted a man she had met during her flight to Nigeria and shared her location with him.

‘The man alerted the police, leading to the rescue of the victim and the arrest of the suspects.

‘The investigation is being handled by the Delta Force Anti-Robbery Unit) of the SCID under the supervision of the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the department, Mr Dayo Akinbisehin,’ he said.

The source added that efforts were ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate, while the six suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.