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Customs Officer Kills Himself With Pump-action Rifle At Abuja Residence

<div><img width="300" height="155" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/customs-2-300x155.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="customs-2" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/customs-2-300x155.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/customs-2-768x397.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/customs-2.jpg 914w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>An officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) serving in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abdulwahab Magaji, has reportedly killed himself at his Abuja residence. Naija News learnt that Magaji shot himself dead himself with a pump-action rifle at his residence located at Binta Street, Farm Estate area, Abuja. Magaji’s family reportedly lodged a report […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/05/13/customs-officer-kills-himself-with-pump-action-rifle-at-abuja-residence/">Customs Officer Kills Himself With Pump-action Rifle At Abuja Residence</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Declare State Of Emergency In Abuja – FCT PCC Begs Tinubu, Wike

<p><img width="800" height="470" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FCT.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FCT.jpg 800w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FCT-300x176.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/FCT-768x451.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p> <h2>In light of the escalating insecurity, abductions, and relentless assaults on the inhabitants of Abuja by bandits, the Commissioner for Public Complaints in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dalhatu Ezekiel, has appealed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's led government to declare a state of emergency in the nation's capital city.</h2> <p><strong>Naija News</strong> reports that Ezekiel made the call during a press briefing in Abuja on Monday, lamenting the increased incidents of kidnappings, armed robberies, and violent attacks, which have heightened anxiety and fear among residents of Abuja communities.</p> <p>Despite several efforts reportedly made by the authorities, residents believe that the authorities haven't done enough to address the security challenges, leading to frustration and a sense of helplessness.</p> <p>Speaking on behalf of the residents, Ezekiel urged the Federal Government to prioritize the security situation in the area.</p> <p>He further appealed to the FCT Minister, <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/nyesom-wike/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Nyesom Wike</strong></a>, to consider suspending any ongoing projects, if necessary, in order to tackle this crucial issue that directly impacts the lives of FCT residents.</p> <p>Additionally, he advocated for the establishment of a civilian joint task force as an alternative approach to combat insecurity in rural areas.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/15/declare-state-of-emergency-in-abuja-fct-pcc-begs-tinubu-wike/">Declare State Of Emergency In Abuja – FCT PCC Begs Tinubu, Wike</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Wike Has Right To Lead FCT Ministry — NDC Tackles Gumi Over Statement

<div><img width="300" height="212" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gumi-Fumes-Insists-On-Wike-Removal-300x212.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gumi-Fumes-Insists-On-Wike-Removal-300x212.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gumi-Fumes-Insists-On-Wike-Removal-1024x725.jpg 1024w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gumi-Fumes-Insists-On-Wike-Removal-768x543.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gumi-Fumes-Insists-On-Wike-Removal-1536x1087.jpg 1536w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Gumi-Fumes-Insists-On-Wike-Removal.jpg 1980w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>The Niger Delta Congress (NDC) has tackled controversial prominent Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi for asking President Bola Tinubu to remove Nyesom Wike as minister of the federal capital territory (FCT). The cleric had in a sermon said if Tinubu does not axe the former Rivers governor as FCT minister, they will not be on the same page. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.naijanews.com/2023/10/20/wike-has-right-to-lead-fct-ministry-ndc-tackles-gumi-over-statement/">Wike Has Right To Lead FCT Ministry — NDC Tackles Gumi Over Statement</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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Abuja: Mob Attacks Man, Police Over Alleged Manhood Disappearance

<div><img width="300" height="169" src="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nigeria-Police-Policeeeee-300x169.jpg" class="attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image" alt="Police Inspector Shot Dead In Port Harcourt" decoding="async" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nigeria-Police-Policeeeee-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nigeria-Police-Policeeeee-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nigeria-Police-Policeeeee-768x431.jpg 768w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nigeria-Police-Policeeeee-150x84.jpg 150w, https://www.naijanews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/nigeria-Police-Policeeeee.jpg 1280w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></div> <p>An angry mob on Thursday evening in the Dei Dei area of the Federal Capital Territory attacked policemen attached to the Gwagwa police division. Naija News learnt that the policemen had gone to rescue a man identified as Mubarak who was almost lynched over an allegation of manhood disappearance. It was reported that a yet-to-be-identified […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.naijanews.com/2023/10/07/abuja-mob-attacks-man-police-over-alleged-manhood-disappearance/">Abuja: Mob Attacks Man, Police Over Alleged Manhood Disappearance</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.naijanews.com">Naija News</a>.</p>

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