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The Sokoto State Police Command recently apprehended suspected bandit financiers and motorcycle thieves in coordinated operations across Sokoto and Zamfara State. Three individuals were arrested in Tangaza Local Government Area for allegedly funding a bandit group through rustled cattle sales.
Commissioner of Police Ahmed Musa described these arrests as a significant blow to the “financial engine room” of banditry. Separately, a raid in Talata Mafara, Zamfara State, resulted in the recovery of stolen motorcycles and arrests related to a theft syndicate.
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited serviced its $3 billion loan from Afreximbank with N991 billion in crude oil in 2024. The repayment is part of the Project Gazelle forward-sale agreement signed in 2023.
The deal, meant to stabilize Nigeria’s exchange rate, commits 90,000 barrels of crude daily. The company’s total oil-backed loan obligations are N8.07 trillion, impacting national revenue and raising transparency concerns among experts.
A medical doctor was arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly supplying medical items to kidnapping gangs in Kwara State. The Kwara State Government confirmed the interception in Jebba, Moro Local Government Area, following intelligence reports.
Security sources indicated that criminal gangs require medical treatment for gunshot wounds, leading to increased surveillance on medical supply movements. Kwara State has seen a recent rise in insecurity, making border communities vulnerable to criminal activities.
Boxers are intensifying preparations for the “Rising Lion in Elephant Shadow Boxing Championship – Enyimba 2025” in Aba, Abia State. Featherweight champion Chibuike Okoronkwo is determined to defend his title.
The event, backed by IKEUJ Boxing Promotions and the Abia State Government, will take place at Aba Sports Club 1926 on December 16, 2025. Governor Alex Otti was thanked for his support.
World Athletics has awarded the Premium Trust Bank Abuja City International Half Marathon a bronze label status, a notable achievement for the event in its second edition. This recognition reflects the race’s growing stature and successful organization since its 2024 debut.
Nilayo Sports Management, led by Yetunde Olopade, reaffirmed its commitment to global standards. The technical committee head, Yusuf Ali, noted that 30 elite athletes from Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria will compete, with the winner earning $8,000.