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  • Security Forces Rescue 15 Abducted Students in Joint Kaduna Operation

    Security Forces Rescue 15 Abducted Students in Joint Kaduna Operation

    A joint operation by the Nigerian Army and Air Force has reportedly rescued 15 students abducted from a secondary school in Kaduna State, with the mission described as intelligence-led and executed near a forest corridor bordering Zamfara State.

    Security officials said some bandits were neutralized while others fled with injuries, as the rescued students were moved to a military medical facility for evaluation ahead of reunification with families.

    Kaduna State authorities praised the troops and reiterated commitments to the Safe Schools Initiative, urging residents to share actionable intelligence with security formations.

    Echotitbits take: A welcome win against banditry. Intelligence-led operations are the right model, but prevention remains the bigger challenge: school security hardening, early-warning networks, and disruption of financing pipelines must improve to reduce incidents.
    Source: Zagazola – https://zagazola.org/index.php/breaking-news/army-troops-rescue-11-kidnapped-victims-in-kaduna 2026-01-27

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  • Owerri Airport: Cessna 172 Crash Leaves Four Hospitalised, NSIB Opens Investigation

    Owerri Airport: Cessna 172 Crash Leaves Four Hospitalised, NSIB Opens Investigation

    PhotoCredit: Premium Times

    2025-12-17

    Reporting the incident, *Premium Times* says a Cessna 172 operated by Skypower Express crashed at Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, with four people hospitalised and no fatalities reported.

    Authorities said emergency services responded quickly and flight operations continued because the runway remained active, while the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) activated investigation protocols.

    The report notes the flight was en route from Kaduna to Port Harcourt when the crew declared an in‑flight emergency and diverted to Owerri, where the crash occurred.

    Other reporting on the same development includes:
    – The Nation: “Officials confirmed no post-crash fire and that investigations have commenced.”
    – Channels TV: “Aviation authorities say a detailed wreckage examination will follow recovery from the crash site.”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Nigeria’s aviation safety story is increasingly about rapid response and transparent reporting. Watch for the NSIB preliminary statement, recovered flight data/records, and whether maintenance or weather factors emerge as causal themes.

    Source: Premium Times — December 17, 2025 (https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/843653-four-hospitalised-as-aircraft-crashes-at-imo-airport.html)

     

  • Onion producers warn of festive-season price jump as demand rises

    Onion producers warn of festive-season price jump as demand rises

    2025-12-14 14:03:00

    According to The Punch, onion producers in Kaduna under NOPPMAN expect yuletide demand to push prices higher, with some bags already quoted well above mid-year levels.

    The report cites the association saying supply timing and harvest cycles across producing states could keep prices elevated into early 2026.

    Onion prices are a major kitchen-staple indicator, feeding into broader food inflation and household spending pressures.

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: Food inflation hits hardest at Christmas when demand spikes. Watch market arrival volumes from Kebbi and other producing states in January–March, and whether logistics and storage improvements can smooth seasonal price swings.

    Source: The Punch — December 14, 2025 — https://punchng.com/onion-farmers-forecast-higher-prices-during-yuletide/

    Photo credit: The Punch

    The Punch https://punchng.com/onion-farmers-forecast-higher-prices-during-yuletide/ December 14, 2025

  • Security Operatives Rescue Two Persons from Bandits in Kaduna

    Security Operatives Rescue Two Persons from Bandits in Kaduna

    Security agencies Friday night repelled armed bandits and rescued two persons: Sahabi Lawal and Dan Aliko, while Sani Khalil is still missing in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

    The agencies explained that the armed bandits ambushed troops and security operatives patrolling Rigasa-Link Road at Rugar Bello Junction.

    The operatives added that the Armoured Personnel Carrier of the police was riddled with bullets.

    “The bandits who were denied freedom of action escaped while stray bullets hit two citizens driving from Mando axis of Rigasa-Link Road.

    “The two citizens were rushed to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital but sadly, one of them, one Rabiu Awwal, died while the second citizen (Umar El-Khattab) is responding to treatment,” said a statement by Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan.

    The statement noted that Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has sent a condolence to the deceased’s family and offered prayers for the repose of his soul. He also wished the citizen recuperating a speedy recovery.

    The governor also commended troops and police personnel that repelled the armed bandits and rescued two citizens.

    As the troops and police continue to carry out aggressive patrols in the general area, the El-Rufai administration assured that it would keep keep citizens informed of security development in the state.

    Idowu Sowunmi