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A suspect in connection with a rival cult’s clash in Ondo town has been taken into custody by police in Ondo State. &nbsp,

The suspected cult leader is “believed to be involved in a series of violent cult-related attacks in Ondo town, including the recent brutal assault on innocent civilians at a public viewing center,” according to the spokesperson of the Ondo Police Command, Olayinka Olushola, in a statement on Tuesday.

Following extensive intelligence gathering and a well-planned tactical operation by operatives of the Command, the suspect was apprehended at his hideout, according to the statement.

According to preliminary findings, the suspect was key in a previous attack that resulted in the killing of members of a rival cult in Ondo town earlier this year.

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The suspect had previously been linked to violence at Template Bar and Club in Ondo on July 13, 2025, according to the police.

It claimed that several injuries were caused by suspected cultists who randomly opened fire on unsuspecting football enthusiasts during the attack.

The Ondo Police Command stated that the suspect is being interrogated and that this careless deed “not only endangered the lives of peace-loving residents,” but it also “posed a direct threat to public peace and safety, which the Command continues to uphold.”

The police stated that “intensive efforts are being made to locate, track, and apprehend additional gang members who are fugitives.”

One English-made Beretta pistol with five live 3mm rounds, one locally produced pistol with two cartridges, three battle axes, three cutlasses, and two daggers/knives were among the items recovered during the investigation. Other items include cult insignias (local lamps, berets, jackets, and face caps), illegal drugs, and suspected Indian hemp.

In addition, the police command reported that it had detained 30 male suspected cultists between June and July 2025, and that they had all since been taken into custody.

The Command “reported significant success during this year’s 7/7 cult anniversary period, which has historically seen violent clashes between rival groups,” according to the police.

Samuel Ortom, the former governor of Benue State, refutes claims that he despise the late former president Muhammadu Buhari, saying that he only criticizes his administration for failing to address the security issues facing his state at the time.

Ortom defended his actions, saying he had to speak out to protect his people, in a statement released on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday.

I lacked hate toward Buhari, his government, or any Fulani man. Ortom stated on the political program that all I wanted to do was ensure that my own people’s security and welfare were protected.

“I was just doing my job,” he continued, “and I did accuse the previous government of not doing enough to address the security issues that we faced.”

I had to speak out while I could not just watch and continue to bury people, but I had to keep going. Our thought process led to the development of a solution that we felt would solve this issue.

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If the Buhari administration had partnered with him and adopted the solution he suggested, the former governor said the insecurity issue that is still roiling Benue State today wouldn’t have existed.

Ortom claimed that the Buhari administration’s plan to end the problem was merely a cover-up and that he was frustrated with it. He also raised the alarm several times.

Senator Isah Jibrin, the head of the joint committee on customs and tariffs of the National Assembly, has demanded that the 4% Free-On-Board (FOB) charge be implemented right away in order to support the Nigeria Customs Service’s operations.

Senator Jibrin questioned the delay in enforcing the FOB provision during a meeting with Wale Edun, the minister of finance and the coordinating minister of the economy on Monday.

He questioned, “Do we subject something that has been passed into law to further debate or defense?” and responded, “The 4% be put into effect right away because it is law.”

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The committee unanimously supported the immediate enforcement of the FOB charge, as enshrined in current law, following his remarks and put to a voice vote.

Aisha Yesufu, a political activist and co-founder of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, has refuted claims that former Anambra State governor Peter Obi ordered the arrest of former governor Nasir El-Rufai while Obi served as governor of Anambra State.

Yesufu made clear that El-Rufai was being detained in Anambra by Department of State Services (DSS) employees and not by Peter Obi at his request during a Monday interview with Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily.

Her response came after Paul Ohonbamu, the state’s commissioner for information and communication, made a comment while responding to Governor Monday Okpebholo’s warning to Obi not to enter the state again.

Yesufu claimed that the governor “said what he said very clearly, and that poses a threat to life.” Beyond that, the Edo State Government issued a statement in which they stated Obi needs to inform them of his arrival and obtain security clearance.

“I don’t know what justifies Governor Okpebholo’s audacity to grant any Nigerians permission to enter Edo State.” His family does not own Edo State. He may be in charge of the state, but he doesn’t have the authority to appoint anyone, she continued.

Further, Yesufu further refuted the claim that Obi was behind El-Rufai’s arrest, saying, “There was also something in the statement the Edo State government released based on the threat the governor had made to Mr. Obi, where he claimed that he is not like Mr. Obi who led to El-Rufai’s arrest in Anambra State.

That is not factual, the statement. Former governor of Kaduna State was never detained by Mr. Obi. He was detained in Anambra State, but the DSS never intervened in his arrest, and the above-set-right order never involved Mr. Obi.

During the state’s governorship election in November 2013, DSS officials detained El-Rufai, a prominent member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Anambra. El-Rufai had claimed to be in Anambra to watch the election, but he was stopped and taken to his hotel in Awka.

According to the DSS, the move was prompted by “security concerns” at the time.

Following a temporary suspension brought on by the system’s overwhelming traffic, the Civil Defense, Correctional, Fire, and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) announced that its 2025 recruitment portal will reopen on July 21, 2025.

In a statement, the board urged applicants to retrieve and submit their applications when the system returns online after a delay.

Please be informed that CDCFIB advises applicants who have successfully submitted their applications to retrieve their applications and finish them, according to the CDCFIB.

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The organization explained that the application pause was necessary to make the portal more accommodating for the volume of applications. The Board anticipates that with this upgrade, all prospective applicants will have a seamless access to the platform and be able to submit their applications without technical issues.

“We sincerely apologize for the delay in the application submission process. The system had to be improved to accommodate all applicants, facilitating a smooth, transparent, and equitable hiring process, the statement read.

The Board cautioned applicants to beware of fraudsters who pretend to be recruitment agents while also reminding the general public that the entire application process is completely free at every stage.

Prospective candidates are advised to access the portal from July 21, 2025, via https://recruitment.cdcfib.gov.ng, to continue or submit their applications.

The Nigerian Correctional Service, the Federal Fire Service, the Nigerian Immigration Service, and the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), among others, are under the control of the CDCFIB.