The Court hearing on the extradition of the self-proclaimed Yoruba nation freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo better known as Sunday Igboho would hold on Thursday (today) in Benin Republic. This was disclosed on Thursday morning by the activist’s spokesperson, Olayomi Koiki during a live update. According to him, “The sitting will be held at 10 am in the morning at the Benin Republic court. “I can confirm, he will have the opportunity to be heard at the Benin Republic court, they respect international law. It will be held today (Thursday) by God’s grace. “The sitting will be held at 10 am in the morning at the Benin Republic court.

Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has pardoned 136 inmates as part of measures to decongest the correctional centres in the state. On granting the pardon, Ganduje stated that some of the inmates either have ill-health or they have stayed longer than necessary. He then went on to task the inmates to be people of sound character when they are finally reintegrated into society. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Malam Abba Anwar, who made this disclosure via a statement on Wednesday stated that the governor took the decision when he visited Goron-dutse Medium Correctional Centre on Tuesday.

Zamfara state police command has disclosed to the public that it has carried out a successful security operation in the state which saw about 100 kidnapped victims regaining their freedom from bandits at Kabaro forest in Maru Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. Police spokesperson, Muhammad Shehu, who made this disclosure a statement in Gusau, the state capital, on Tuesday stated that the victims, mostly women, and children who were kidnapped on June 8 would have to undergo medical checks before being reunited with their families

Self-proclaimed Yoruba freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, better known as Sunday Igboho, has been arrested on Monday night in Cotonou, Benin Republic by security operatives. Igboho was arrested at an airport in Cotonou while attempting to flee to Germany. The Department of State Services (DSS) declared him wanted for allegedly stockpiling arms, a few weeks ago. Earlier, at a press conference where weapons found in Igboho’s house were displayed, the DSS vowed that the vocal separatist would be apprehended. Dr. Peter Afunanya, the DSS spokesman, said Igboho may run and hide as long as he wants, “the end of his shenanigans” was certain.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has finally confirmed the crash of an Alpha Jet that reportedly occurred on Sunday. A NAF pilot Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, has been rescued following a successful mission that led to the elimination of more than 120 bandits in multiple airstrikes executed at Sububu forest in Zamfara on July 12. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, NAF Director of Information, confirmed the above in a statement issued on Monday. Gabkwet said Dairo was returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna states when the aircraft came under attack and crashed. He stated that Dairo escaped when he ejected from the aircraft before it crashed, adding that when he landed, the armed bandits gave him a hot chase. Gabkwet said, “On July 18, 2021, around 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna states, came under intense enemy fire which led to its crash in Zamfara State. “Luckily, the gallant pilot of the aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, successfully ejected from the aircraft. Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has said bullets and other forces of arms alone cannot stop armed robbery, banditry, and other forms of criminality in the country. He said this on Sunday in Abuja at the 50th birthday reception of a former Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) and Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka. He said: With the level of armed robbery and other crimes going on, it shows clearly that bullets alone cannot solve them. “It requires top-quality programmes of government. It requires technology, it requires a lot to stop armed robbery and all forms of crimes, including corruption that we talk about every day. “Because it is difficult to stake a rule and think that that would solve the problems.”