Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have rescued four kidnapped children from suspected traffickers at the Alafia Bus Terminal in Coker-Orile and reunited them with their families.

The rescue occurred on Thursday, May 8, 2026, at about 11:40 p.m. during a routine patrol. The children were found with an unidentified woman who was about to board a luxurious bus heading out of Lagos State. The suspect abandoned the children and fled when she noticed the approaching patrol officers. The children had allegedly been kidnapped from the Ijesha-Tedo area of Lagos.

Key Points:

Four families can sleep peacefully knowing their children have been returned safely.
The suspect fleeing on sight suggests an organised child trafficking network operating in Lagos.
Late-night travel with unrelated children should raise red flags for transport workers and passengers.
The police patrol’s vigilance at a bus terminal shows the importance of routine checks in public spaces.

Sources: Vanguard

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, on Saturday, launched his fifth-term bid at a grand ceremony in Zaria, Kaduna State. Declaring his intention at the Mallawa Eid Ground, Abbas listed the democratic dividends his representation has attracted to Zaria Federal Constituency.

Thousands of supporters embarked on a solidarity walk before the declaration. Abbas stated he has sponsored 74 bills, with 21 signed into law, and distributed 117 vehicles, 200 tricycles, 1,000 motorcycles, and direct financial support to over 4,000 beneficiaries. Abbas was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2011.

Key Points:

Constituents who have benefited from Abbas’s empowerment programmes may feel motivated to re-elect him.
Opponents may question whether representing the same constituency for five terms limits fresh perspectives.
The Speaker’s focus on constituency projects sets a benchmark for other lawmakers seeking re-election.
His legislative record (74 bills, 21 signed into law) provides measurable evidence of parliamentary activity.
The timing of this declaration, ahead of the 2027 elections, allows Abbas to consolidate grassroots support early.

Sources: Daily Trust

Reports say Police have arrested two persons including the Bayelsa State sender of the barretta pistol and four rounds of ammunition that led to the killing of Oghenemine Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman in Effurun, Delta state.

A source said two suspects were moved into the Effurun Area Command under the Delta State Police Command Wednesday night, as investigations continues towards apprehending all persons connected with movement of the gun and bullets, and the death of 28 year old Mine.

While the Police authorities keep mum on the development, a source told Vanguard, “It’s confirmed. They just brought in two suspects Wednesday night.

“It’s not been announced who is who yet, but I can tell you for free that one of them is the person who sent the gun through a transport line from Yenagoa to Effurun, from where Mine picked it to send to a Sapele owner at the Effurun Motor Park where he was caught and extrajudicially killed by ASP Nuhu and accomplices.

“Like I sad, it’s not clear if the other person among the two could be the driver who brought the parcel from Yenagoa. But it’s clear that the sender is among the duo just apprehended. And the trail continues for the other suspects.”