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No Bomb Recovered From Church In Abia — Police
The Abia State Police Command has denied reports making the rounds that a bomb or Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was recovered at the United Evangelical Church in Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, Aba, Abia State.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, in a statement on Tuesday, said it conducted thorough investigations through the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) covering the area and found no evidence of any explosive device.
She stated, “I can authoritatively confirm that no bomb or explosive was recovered from the said area. Investigations conducted by the Command have clearly affirmed this.”
The incident was linked to an ongoing road reconstruction project by the Abia State Government. The church, which had encroached on the road corridor, was directed to adjust its structure to create space for the project.
When the directive was not complied with, the military intervened to ensure compliance.
During the process, an iron rod — part of a pillar of the church structure being adjusted — was removed by the military. The Police emphasised that the object was not a bomb or any form of explosive, adding that no explosive device was recovered anywhere in Aba.
The Command reassured residents that, as the lead internal security agency, it remains vigilant in the protection of lives and property, noting that officers are active, alert, and strategically deployed across the state.
Reports had emerged of a bomb scare at an Abia church on Monday, with claims that over 100 deaths were averted following the alleged discovery of a deadly object said to have been evacuated by the military.
It was further reported that members of the United Evangelical Church were digging around the fence area near the parsonage when they uncovered a large metal object, which one of them reportedly took to a nearby borehole before the priest raised an alarm, suspecting it to be a bomb.
Former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasiru El-Rufai has honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.
The chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, was earlier invited for questioning over alleged corruption linked to his administration.
He arrived the EFCC headquarters with hundreds of his supporters.
Recall that the former governor refused arrest at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday last week.
In a series of interviews granted after the airport drama, El-Rufai accused the National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu of orchestrating the attempted arrest.
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara, as the new and 6th Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), ushering in a new era of leadership for the institution.
This appointment, according to a statement signed on Sunday, 15th February 2026, by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr Emmanuel Fanu, follows the completion of the tenure of Professor Gbolahan Elias, who served meritoriously as the 5th Chancellor of the university.
According to the statement, the new Chancellor’s appointment takes effect from Friday, February 13, 2026, for a single term of five years, renewable once.
“The appointment is made pursuant to the provisions of the Lagos State University Law 2004 (As amended), Chapter L69, Volume 7, Schedule 1, which empowers the Visitor to appoint the Chancellor of the University.
“His Majesty’s appointment is for a single term of Five years, effective from Friday, 13th February 2026, and is renewable once.
“The Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor warmly congratulate HRM Oba (Dr) Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo on this distinguished appointment and look forward to his impactful leadership in advancing the vision and mission of Lagos State University.”
Oba Ogunsanwo, a respected traditional ruler and accomplished scholar, brings to the role decades of leadership experience, academic exposure, and community service. His selection is seen as a strategic move aimed at leveraging his wealth of knowledge and influence to further position LASU as a leading centre of excellence in teaching, research, and innovation.
LASU Pro-Chancellor and Vice-Chancellor warmly congratulate HRM, Oba Ogunsanwo on this distinguished appointment, and look forward to his impactful leadership in advancing the vision and mission of Lagos State University.
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has asked a former governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, to produce any evidence in his possession that proves the alleged procurement of a toxic chemical to the Department of State Services (DSS) for investigation.
This follows a petition addressed to the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in which El-Rufai alleged that about 10 kilograms of thallium sulphate had been sourced from a supplier in Poland.
Thallium sulphate is a highly toxic, colourless and odourless substance capable of causing death in small quantities.
In a response dated February 13, 2026, and signed by a brigadier-general, O.M. Adesuyi, on behalf of the Office of the National Security Adviser, the NSA’s office denied the claim and said the matter had been handed over to the DSS.
“I have the honour to… acknowledge receipt of Your Excellency’s correspondence received on 11 February 2026 requesting clarification regarding the alleged procurement of approximately 10 kilograms of Thallium Sulphate by the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA),” the letter said.
The response added that the allegation had also suggested that information on the purported transaction was available to leaders of the political opposition.
In its reply, ONSA stated that it had no involvement in the alleged transaction.
“I am directed to respectfully convey that ONSA has neither procured nor initiated any process for the purchase of such material, and has no intention of doing so,” the letter read.
However, the NSA’s office confirmed that the allegation had been formally referred to the DSS for a detailed probe.
“I am further directed to state that the allegation has been formally referred to the Department of State Services for a comprehensive investigation,” the letter stated.
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