Explosion Rocks Kuje Prison As UGM Attack

Kuje medium correctional centre came under attack last night after unknown gunmen (UGM) suspected to be bandits detonated a high calibre explosive that rocked the facility and the environs, forcing residents to scamper for safety. According to reports, the suspected bandits attacked the facility late Tuesday night to free inmates, despite early warnings by the State Security Service. It was also reported that the UGM came from the back of the prison and were heavy-armed with different grades of explosives.

Police Rescue Italian Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Edo

The Nigerian Police have rescued Rev. Fr Luigi Brena, an Italian, who was abducted on Sunday along Ogunwenyi, Usen community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State. Father Brena, 64, was said to have been abandoned by his abductors after police engaged them in a gun duel, killing three in the process and injuring others.
The Deputy Public Relations Officer of the state police command, Jennifer Iwegbu, who confirmed the above information in a statement on Monday said “Operatives of the Edo State Police Command attached to Iguobazuwa division on July 3, 2022, around 5.45am received information that Rev. Fr. Luigi Brena, 64, an Italian of Somascan father’s community, was abducted by suspected kidnappers along Ogunwenyi through Usen community in the Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State.

ICPC: Real Estate Developers Serves As Conduits For Money Laundering, IFFs

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) urged the Real Estate Developers Association of Nigeria (REDAN) to desist from serving as conduits for money laundering and Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs), which is the illegal movement of money or capital.

Abuja Flood Disasters: FCDA Reads Riot Act To Erring Developers

Developers found guilty of violating the land use of any area in Abuja, may have to start paying for the cost of demolishing their own properties, as the Administration has threatened to begin implementation of environmental laws which stipulates financial penalties on offenders. The Coordinator of the Abuja Metropolitan Management Council, (AMMC), Tpl. Shuaibu Umar, who disclosed this while briefing reporters at the weekend, said the measure has become necessary following the numerous abuse of building regulations as well as town planning violations.