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Angry mob destroys security tower over commercial tricycle operator killed in plateau

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4 years ago

December 6, 2022

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Some angry mob destroyed the Security Tower station on Sunday night following the alleged killing of a commercial tricycle operator during a disagreement between him and some security agents at Dutse Uku area of Jos Noth local government area of Plateau State.

An eyewitness who pleaded to be anonymous told the Tribune Online that the tricycle operator was stopped by a combined team of policemen and vigilantes at a checking point at Dutse Uku at about 8:00 p.m. but refused to stop to avoid being arrested.

It was gathered that one of the security men at the checkpoint suddenly pulled the trigger and shot the tricycle operator on the run; the bullet hit him in the back, fell down, and died instantly.

Another source narrated that: “The incident occurred at Dutse Uku; I cannot say if it was vigilantes or uniformed men that killed the tricycle rider, but the incident happened at about 9:00 p.m.

“Hoodlums at Rikkos went on a rampage and destroyed the Dutse Uku checkpoint, and the Lalong Security Tower at Dutse Uku was vandalized.”

A man who identified himself as Ibrahim Bichi also said, “From what we gather, the security opened fire on the man, but we are yet to confirm his identity. There has been no arrest yet because it was a mob that vandalized the facility. We are scared and pray that another crisis does not break out and innocent people are made to pay for what they know nothing about.”

However, the death of the tricycle operator was said to have sparked off a row between the security men and the youths in the area, who quickly mobilized to protest the killing and in the process confronted the policemen.

It was learned that the aggrieved youths pulled down the security barricades and vandalized the facility, which was meant to be used to monitor activities in the crisis-prone community.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Alfred Alabo, who confirmed the incident, said the command was aware of the incident, adding that an investigation has commenced on the incident to ascertain what transpired.

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Tobi Amusan Wins 100m Hurdles at Grand Prix Brescia

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39 minutes ago

August 30, 2026

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Nigerian sprint hurdler Tobi Amusan continued her impressive campaign with victory in the women’s 100m hurdles at the Grand Prix Brescia in Italy.

Sports247 reports that Amusan clocked 12.56 seconds to take the top spot despite competing into a stiff -1.7m/s headwind, producing a strong performance under challenging conditions.

The Nigerian was pushed by American hurdler Alaysha Johnson, who finished second in 12.62 seconds, while Jamaica’s Ackera Nugent completed the podium after crossing the line in 12.75 seconds.

Amusan’s winning performance underlines her consistency and competitive strength in an event where margins are often decided by hundredths of a second. Her 12.56s was six hundredths faster than Johnson and 19 hundredths ahead of Nugent.

The adverse wind conditions made the achievement even more notable, with the -1.7m/s headwind presenting an additional challenge for all three athletes.

For Amusan, the Brescia victory provides another valuable competitive outing as she continues to build momentum in the 100m hurdles.

The Nigerian has established herself among the world’s leading hurdlers, and performances such as this further reinforce her status as one of Africa’s premier track and field athletes.

Johnson’s 12.62s earned her a strong second-place finish, while Nugent’s 12.75s secured third as the leading trio separated themselves from the rest of the field.

With the season progressing, Amusan’s ability to produce a 12.56s winning time against a significant headwind will provide encouragement ahead of her next assignments.

The victory also adds another international success to the Nigerian star’s résumé, keeping her firmly in the spotlight as the global women’s hurdles season gathers pace.

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Nigeria’s Remittances Hit Record $947m in July, Nearing CBN’s $1bn Monthly Target

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1 hour ago

August 30, 2026

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Nigeria recorded US$947 million in remittance inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) in July 2026, the highest monthly inflow ever recorded through formal channels and approaching the US$1 billion monthly target set by Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Olayemi Cardoso.

IMTO inflows reached US$3.8 billion in the first seven months of 2026 — 50.2% higher than the same period in 2025, pointing to a significant strengthening in flows through formal channels.
The increase follows a series of reforms by the CBN aimed at making formal remittance channels more competitive, transparent and accessible. These include a move to a more market-determined exchange rate, reforms to the regulatory framework for IMTOs, and the introduction of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number (NRBVN), alongside closer engagement with IMTOs, banks, and Nigerian diaspora communities. More recently, the CBN has strengthened requirements for remittance transactions to be routed through designated settlement accounts with authorised dealer banks.
The significance extends beyond the headline figure. Increasing diaspora flows through formal channels boosts foreign-exchange liquidity and transparency, supports households and investment, and strengthens Nigeria’s external financing position.

“When we set a clear ambition to reach US$1 billion a month in remittance inflows through formal channels nearly two years ago, some people thought we were dreaming. At US$947 million in July, we are now approaching that milestone,” Governor Cardoso said.
While individual monthly figures will naturally vary, the CBN’s focus is on the broader trajectory and on sustaining the shift towards formal channels. The significant increase in inflows recorded so far in 2026 points to the growing impact of reforms designed to make formal remittance channels more competitive, accessible and transparent.

The CBN is building on this momentum by deepening engagement with Nigerian diaspora communities and financial-sector partners across key remittance corridors. As part of its wider international engagements, the Bank will continue to use opportunities in major global financial centres to engage diaspora communities, IMTOs, banks and other stakeholders to reduce friction, widen access and bring a greater share of remittance flows into formal channels.

Governor Cardoso added: “July is an important marker, but our focus is not on a single month. It is on creating the conditions for sustained growth in formal remittances. We expect to keep seeing improvement and believe Nigeria can reach and ultimately sustain monthly inflows above US$1 billion.”

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