Tag: #PublicSafety
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LAWMA URGES PROPER DISPOSAL OF MEDICAL WASTE
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has urged healthcare facilities and residents to ensure proper handling and disposal of medical waste. The authority gave the advice in a public awareness message shared on its official X handle on Wednesday. LAWMA said used syringes, needles, gloves, bandages and other healthcare waste required proper handling and disposal…
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KWARA POLICE BEGINS STATEWIDE TRAFFIC LAW ENFORCEMENT, WARNS OFFICERS AGAINST MISCONDUCT
The Kwara State Police Command has commenced statewide enforcement of traffic laws to reduce road crashes, ease congestion and improve compliance with road safety regulations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Ojo Adekimi, issued the directive following concerns over increasing disregard for traffic rules by some motorists and other road users. The Police Public Relations Officer,…
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EDO INTENSIFIES ANTI-KIDNAPPING CRACKDOWN AFTER MARKET ABDUCTION
The abduction of a woman from a busy market in Benin City has triggered one of Edo State’s most coordinated security responses in recent years, with the government, security agencies, judiciary, traditional institutions and civil society groups joining forces to tackle kidnapping and other violent crimes. Following the incident, Governor Monday Okpebholo ordered an immediate…
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KANO POLICE ARREST WOMAN OVER ALLEGED MUTILATION ASSAULT ON PARTNER
The Kano State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old woman, Maimunatu Idris, for allegedly severing her partner’s genital after reportedly discovering that he planned to marry another woman. The incident occurred at Durbar Hotel in the Badawa area of Kano. Police said the incident was reported by the management of the hotel on July 27,…
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SWIFT FIRE SERVICE RESPONSE AVERTS DISASTER AFTER PETROL TANKER DETACHES IN ILORIN
A major fire disaster was averted in Ilorin, Kwara State, after a 45,000-litre petrol tanker detached from its truck while being repositioned inside a filling station in the Eyenkorin area. The incident occurred at YTK Filling Station opposite the Youth Camp in Apata, where the tanker, loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), reportedly lost control…
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LAGOS TASKFORCE ARRESTS 46 SUSPECTS IN ISLAND, LEKKI CLEANUP OPERATION
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 46 suspects during a major enforcement operation across Lagos Island, Victoria Island and the Lekki axis as part of efforts to improve public safety and restore order. The operation covered locations including Muri-Okunola Park, Obalende Underbridge, Law School Junction, Maroko, Sandfill by Mobil Bus Stop and Marwa Bus Stop.…
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NESREA INVESTIGATES SUSPECTED CHEMICAL SPILL ON KADUNA-ABUJA EXPRESSWAY
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has launched an investigation into a suspected chemical spill on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway following a truck accident that left a white foamy substance at the scene. In a statement on Wednesday July 22, NESREA said its Kaduna State Field Office, led by State Coordinator Mr Hena…
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FRSC ARRESTS 39 VEHICLES IN KEBBI OVER OVERLOADING, TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Kebbi State has arrested 39 vehicles for various traffic offences during an ongoing special enforcement operation aimed at improving road safety across the state. The operation targets violations such as overloading, mixed loading, route infractions, tyre offences and other practices that put motorists and passengers at risk. Kebbi…
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KADSEMA CONTAINS GAS TANKER LEAK IN KADUNA, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED
Emergency responders in Kaduna have successfully contained a compressed gas tanker leak in Kaduna South, preventing what could have become a major safety incident. The Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA), working with the Kaduna State Fire and Public Safety Agency, responded promptly after receiving a distress call. Officials secured the area and began cooling…
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LAGOS ARRESTS WOMAN FOR DUMPING REFUSE IN DRAINAGE
The Lagos State Government has arrested a woman for allegedly dumping refuse into a drainage channel through her child in the Shomolu area of the state. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Monday July 13 in a post on his X handle. He identified the suspect as…
