Three individuals tragically lost their lives yesterday during a fierce gun battle that erupted as security forces thwarted a planned bank robbery at First Bank PLC in Abaji, Abuja.

The operation, jointly conducted by the Nigerian Police and the Military, unfolded on Thursday evening following a distress call received around 5:00 PM.

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According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT police, under the command of Commissioner CP Benneth Igweh, swiftly mobilized with military support to confront the armed assailants.

The attackers, reportedly armed with dynamites, targeted both the Abaji Divisional Police headquarters and the bank in an attempt to execute their robbery.

In a tense exchange of gunfire, security forces engaged the robbers, resulting in casualties on both sides.

Three suspects were apprehended, identified as Usman (surname undisclosed), believed to be the gang leader, Nuhu Musa, aged 41, and Muhammed Aminu, aged 25, all sustained severe gunshot wounds.

Tragically, one unidentified suspect was fatally injured and subsequently set ablaze by local residents following the confrontation.

Among the casualties were a police operative and the alleged gang leader, who sustained critical injuries during the exchange.

Despite efforts to save their lives, both succumbed to their injuries at a nearby hospital, as confirmed by medical personnel.

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CP Benneth Igweh praised the effectiveness of the coordinated operation, emphasizing the commitment of the police force to safeguarding the Federal Capital Territory from criminal activities.

He reassured residents that such incidents would not be tolerated, underscoring the paramount importance of public safety.

Currently, authorities are engaged in a manhunt to locate and apprehend any fleeing suspects who sustained injuries during the shootout.

At least four individuals tragically lost their lives in a devastating accident at the Ugwu Onyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway.

The incident occurred on Wednesday evening and involved a collision between a kerosene-laden truck and six other vehicles.

Adeyemi Sokunbi, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Enugu State, disclosed that the accident occurred between 6:45 pm and 7 pm on June 12.

He attributed the cause of the collision to the failure of the truck’s brakes, which led to it colliding with multiple vehicles on a newly constructed section of the Enugu-Onitsha Federal Highway.

“We are deeply saddened to confirm that four lives were lost in this tragic incident,” Sokunbi stated. “The truck’s failure to brake resulted in a chain reaction collision with several vehicles, causing significant damage and loss of lives.”

Sokunbi expressed relief that the truck was transporting kerosene rather than petrol, which would have heightened the risk of fire and further casualties.

He urged all motorists and road users to exercise utmost caution while driving, emphasizing the importance of maintaining vehicles in optimal condition before embarking on journeys.

“Road safety is a collective responsibility,” Sokunbi urged. “We implore everyone to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy to prevent such avoidable accidents that claim lives and cause harm to others.”

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has formally notified the Head of Service of the Federation, Folasade Yemi-Esan, about allegations of sexual harassment against the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Ibrahim Lamuwa.

In a letter dated May 27, Minister Tuggar highlighted the seriousness of the accusations and emphasized the need for urgent and thorough investigation.

The complaint, brought forward by a married female employee of the ministry through her legal representative, Femi Falana, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), detailed alleged sexual advances made by Lamuwa.

Tuggar’s letter stated: “I am compelled to write to inform you of a formal complaint against the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ibrahim Adamu Lamuwa, on allegations of sexual harassment.”

Acknowledging the gravity of the situation, Minister Tuggar attached the complaint received via email and assured the Head of Service of his full cooperation in the investigative process.

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