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Police Nab Supplier Of AK 47 Riffles, Kidnappers In Taraba
Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a syndicate who specializes in the purchase and supply of AK-47 rifles to hoodlums in Taraba state.
The state Commissioner of Police, Alkasim Sanusi, paraded the suspects with eight other offenders, including suspected kidnappers, at the headquarters of the police command in Jalingo, the state capital, when he officially launched the Special Anti kidnapping squad of the state.
According to the Police boss, the special anti-kidnapping squad will be reciprocated in the sixteen local government areas of Taraba in order to nip in the bud the incessant cases of kidnappings and other related crimes.
”The special anti-kidnapping squad move in convoys and carry out both covert and overt operations. It is my intention to create this unit in each of the local government areas of Taraba state so that victims can report and police can take proactive measures to deal and stop any kidnapping operation that may occur.”
”It is the primary duty of the police to protect lives and property of Nigerians and in this command, we are battle-ready, no matter the price it might cost us, we will ensure that Taraba state inhabitants are protected at all cost”
Speaking on the Taraba state kidnapping and abduction prohibition amendment law 2019, which prescribes the death penalty for offenders, the police commissioner reechoed the stand of the state government saying that if the kidnappers repent, and surrender their weapons, the state government is ready to grant them amnesty.
” I hope they will repent and there will be no more kidnapping in the state, my men and sister security agencies will clear this state of kidnapping and other heinous crime”
Narrating how the gun supplier and buyers were apprehended, CP Sanusi said the gun supplier usually crosses from Plateau to Taraba state, and we succeeded in arresting both of them.
“A team of SARS operatives intercepted and arrested the gun supplier who also revealed the identity of the buyer.
“Currently, the investigation is still on to gather more information from them, which will enable us to arrest others and mop up the arms in Taraba south, perhaps used to cause civil unrest in that region”
A kidnap syndicate headed by an old man was also among the suspects paraded.
CP Sanusi said that the old man uses young boys as foot soldiers to demand ransom from his victims, by buying sim cards and destroying the same after achieving his aims.
“They will call the victims to demand ransom if they don’t want to be kidnapped”
He disclosed that one of their victims who informed the police of their activities accepted to pay the ransom of which in the process, the young boy went to pick the ransom and was arrested by the police.
” The Young boy also disclosed the identity of their leader the old man over there”
While warning those shielding criminal elements in the state to desist from such if they don’t want to be given equal treatment as criminals, he also called on victims of kidnap and law abiding citizens of the state to give useful information to the Police for proper action.
Narrating how he got the AK 47 riffle, the suspect mister Nabun Gumali from Plateau state, disclosed that his father died and left the riffle for him.
” I have no money to farm and we are indebted by the hospital where he was treated before he died, hence I decided to contact a friend telling him that my father died and left a gun buried somewhere, I don’t know if you or your people will be interested in buying it”
” He came and checked the gun, and told me that there is a willing buyer at any given time, he inserted the weapon in his vehicle and on our way to wukari local government area through Ibi local government area of Taraba state we were arrested by SARS operatives”
” My father bought the gun because he is a herder and when he was alive, there were serious armed robbery activities going on in our place that was why he bought it”
”The buyer told me that he has 200 thousand naira and I accepted because of my quest to farm. Sincerely I have never done this before, this is my first time”
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For the suspected Buyer of the AK 47 Riffle mister Stephen Mark, ”someone by name Modibbo from Barkin Ladi in Plateau state often contacts me to buy these rifles, so, I buy and resell to him”
”Modibbo only calls me when he wants to come and when he goes, he switches off his phone line”
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Daughters of Dr. Charles Ononiwu, Chiamanda and Chiamaka, Launch Debut Books to Uplift Hearts Facing Life’s Struggles
Joel Ajayi
At just 18 and 20 years old, Chiamanda and Chiamaka Ononiwu — daughters of renowned Nigerian surgeon Dr. Charles Ononiwu — have achieved a remarkable milestone with the release of their debut inspirational books, Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls.
Their literary journey began six years ago, during the height of the global COVID-19 pandemic. While the world was engulfed in fear and uncertainty, the then 13- and 15-year-old sisters turned inward, using writing as an outlet to process their emotions, express their faith, and reach out to others with messages of hope and resilience.
What began as a quiet act of creativity blossomed into two powerful books that now serve as beacons of light for readers navigating life’s storms.
Eighteen-year-old Chiamanda Ononiwu is the author of Do Not Be Afraid. A passionate Electrical Engineering student , she is also a proud alumna of Intellichild TLC and Valedictorian of Great Blessings School, Class of 2022.
In her book, she addresses the emotional challenges many young people face and draws from her personal faith to offer guidance and encouragement.
Her elder sister, Chiamaka Ononiwu, 20, is a final-year medical student at Babcock University in Nigeria. She penned Waterfalls, a heartfelt and deeply spiritual work she describes as divinely inspired. Chiamaka views her writing as a calling — a mission to uplift souls and bring hope to those struggling with life’s challenges.
“Personally, I would say it all started with the idea of inclusion, inspired by real human experiences,” Chiamaka shared. “We’ve had conversations with people who’ve gone through difficult situations — including issues and those stories helped shape what I write today.”
She added, “It’s all about encouraging people to face life with faith. We began this journey during a dark time in the world, and I felt called to create something that could offer comfort and hope — not just locally, but globally.”
The official book launch and signing ceremony took place on Wednesday in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, and was attended by family, friends, colleagues, and well-wishers. It was a celebration of creativity, faith, and youthful brilliance, as the sisters presented their work to an inspired audience.
Speaking at the event, Chiamaka emphasized the core message of her book: “Waterfalls reminds readers that God is always watching over His people. He doesn’t bring fear — He brings peace, hope, and love. I want readers to find comfort and assurance in that truth.”
For Chiamanda, her book is a message to young people who may feel overwhelmed by life’s pressures: “Do Not Be Afraid is especially for youth navigating difficult times. No matter how hard life gets, you can always find strength and direction in God’s word.”
Writing came naturally to both sisters. Chiamaka recalled, “Even as a child, I loved writing short stories for my siblings. When the opportunity came to publish, I knew it was time to share my message with a wider audience.”
Despite their demanding academic paths, both young women balanced their studies with writing through perseverance and faith.
Chiamanda and Chiamaka are united by a shared dream — to inspire people across the world with their writing.
Chiamaka expressed Further; “Our biggest hope is that these books will reach people who need to know that God is real, that He’s always with them, and that through Him, anything is possible,” Chiamaka said.
With Do Not Be Afraid and Waterfalls, the Ononiwu sisters have not only created literary works — they’ve created lifelines. Their voices, grounded in faith and driven by purpose, remind readers everywhere that even in the darkest moments, God’s light never fades.
Their father, Dr. Charles Ononiwu — a distinguished surgeon and deeply devoted parent — also spoke at the event, sharing the journey from his perspective.
“For me, my number one priority has always been to care for children — not just medically, but also by encouraging them academically and in the basics of life,” he said.
He recounted a moving moment with Chiamanda, who approached him with the idea of sharing her story publicly to inspire others.
“She came to me and said she wanted to talk to her peers, to share how she had been comforted, and to help them see that everything would be okay,” he recalled. “As a father, my role was to guide her. I support both of them, help activate their strengths, and provide direction.”
Dr. Ononiwu made the decision to fund the publication of their books himself, believing in the power of their message.
“I told them, ‘You have something the world needs. You can make an impact in the lives of others,’” he said. “I believe every child has a gift. It is our responsibility as parents not to dismiss them, but to help them discover and nurture their talents.”
He encouraged all parents to support their children’s creative pursuits, noting, “Every person has something special inside them — no one is without talent. It’s just a matter of looking inward, discovering that gift, and sharing it with the world.”
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