Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State on Wednesday presented
N3 million cash gift to Zainab Aliyu and Ibrahim Abubakar, who were
recently released from Saudi Arabia prison.
Ganduje announced the donation when Federal Government
delegation officially presented Zainab Aliyu and Ibrahim Abubakar,
to the governor at the Government House, Kano.
Ganduje said that Aliyu, who traveled for Lesser Hajj with her
mother was arrested by Saudi Security Officials in December 2018,
in a hotel in Madinah,” he said.
The governor said that the girl was accused of possessing a bag
containing illicit drugs purportedly bearing a tag with her
name.
He added that another passenger, Ibrahim Abubakar, unrelated to
Aliyu, who also traveled on the same aircraft, was also arrested on
the same day.
The governor, who announced the donation of N3 million gift to
each of them commended President Muhammadu Buhari for the timely
intervention to save the lives of the two victims.
He also urged security agencies in Mallam Aminu Kano
International Airport to double their efforts in curbing such
crimes.
Earlier, the Chairman of Nigeria Diaspora Commission, Abike
Dabiri-Erewa, said that they were at the Government House, to
officially hand over two indigenes of the state to the
governor.
Dabiri-Erewa, who led the Federal Government delegation to Kano
said that the intervention by President Muhammadu Buhari, directing
that all efforts be exerted to secure their release facilitated the
final resolution of the matter.
She explained that investigations conducted by the Airport
Authorities and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in
Kano, discovered a drug cartel at the Kano International Airport,
Kano, that specialises in planting illicit drugs on innocent
travelers without their knowledge.
The chairperson then commended President Buhari for his efforts
in securing the release of Aliyu and Abubakar.
Both Aliyu and Abubakar commended the Nigerian Government, Nigerian
Consulate in Jeddah, Chairperson of Nigeria Diaspora Commission and
Kano Government for their efforts.
(NAN)
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IGP Mohammed A Adamu Police Boss
Police Warning: Elements Plan Attack Oil Facilities in
Niger Delta
Warns of Dire Consequences for Law Breakers
The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered specific plots by some
subversive elements masquerading as climate and environmental
activists to commence massive and coordinated attacks on oil
installations across the country especially in the Niger-Delta
region and adjoining States. These plots which are politically
motivated, are aimed at sabotaging oil installations with intended
negative consequences on national security, economic development
and global oil market.
Consequently, the Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP M.A
Adamu, NPM, mni has ordered Commissioners of Police nationwide, and
particularly in designated States to intensify their surveillance
missions around oil facilities and other critical national
infrastructure. The Commissioners of Police and other field
Commanders have also been directed to put in place proactive
measures aimed at neutralizing these subversive threats and
bringing the plotters to book. The IGP warned of dire consequences
for persons or group of persons who may want to resort, to the use
of violence or threat of violence, in advancing their political or
economic goals.
While urging citizens to remain vigilant, report all suspicious
characters and plots to the law enforcement agents, the IGP
reaffirms his commitment to ensuring the adequate security of
lives, the protection of national assets and the protection of the
sanctity of our political freedom and democracy.
DCP FRANK MBA
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA