Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke successfully thwarted a “kidnap attempt” and “rescued six victims” along the Wukari-Kente road in the Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State.

The operation, conducted on April 27, 2025, was initiated following “a distress call from the Executive Chairman of Wukari LGA alerting security forces to an attack on travellers in the area.”

“Troops stationed at the Forward Operating Base Wukari were swiftly mobilised to the scene.”

This information was conveyed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade, Captain Olubodunde Oni.

“Responding swiftly, the troops launched a prompt rescue operation to the area and rescued the victims unhurt,” the statement read.

Upon arriving at the location, “troops found a white Toyota Hilux vehicle with a flat tyre abandoned by the roadside.”

“Shortly after, six individuals emerged from the nearby bush, unharmed, and identified themselves as the occupants of the vehicle,” the army said.

The victims recounted that they “were travelling from Yola to Lafia when gunmen, suspected to be kidnappers or armed robbers, ambushed them from the rear.” They “abandoned their vehicle and fled into the bush for safety.”

After confirming the area was secure, “the soldiers assisted in replacing the damaged tyre and escorted the travellers until they were safely back on their journey.”

Commander of the 6 Brigade, Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, “lauded the troops for their swift response and professionalism.” He “reiterated the brigade’s commitment to protecting lives and property across Taraba State.”

Brig. Gen. Uwa also “urged residents to support security efforts by providing timely and credible intelligence.”

“We remain resolute in our mission to ensure peace and security across Taraba State and its environs,” he assured.

Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja has instructed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to release socialite and businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, within a 24-hour timeframe.

Justice Ekwo further directed that the involved parties must report back to the court on May 2nd to provide an update on the compliance with his order.

Previously, on Monday, Justice Ekwo had mandated Achimugu to present herself to the anti-graft agency concerning an ongoing investigation related to money laundering and other alleged offenses.

Justice Ekwo also stipulated that following her appearance at the EFCC office, the anti-graft agency was required to return with her to the court on Wednesday, April 30th, for a progress report.

It is worth noting that the EFCC apprehended Achimugu at 5 am on Tuesday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The EFCC is currently investigating Achimugu regarding allegations of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretenses, money laundering, corruption, and possessing properties reasonably suspected of being unlawfully acquired.

While she had been arrested and interrogated by the EFCC previously, she was granted administrative bail by the commission.

However, the EFCC claimed that she violated her bail conditions and subsequently declared Achimugu wanted.

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reactivated the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) nationwide through a “secure and user-friendly” platform available at possap.gov.ng.

Muyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson of the police, detailed in a statement that the move comes “in response to widespread public complaints about the harassment of motorists over the use of tinted windows.”

He said the initiative reflects the need for “a clear, transparent, and accountable process for regularising factory-fitted tinted glass on vehicles.”

“With modern automobiles increasingly manufactured with tinted windows it has become essential to provide a standardised system that accommodates legitimate use while ensuring public safety,” the statement reads.

“Vehicles have often been exploited for criminal purposes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, ‘one-chance’ scams, and other forms of banditry. Their use hampers police visibility and impedes effective law enforcement, thereby contributing to public insecurity.”

Adejobi said the reactivation of the permit system “is a strategic move to identify lawful users, such as individuals with medical requirements or members of the security community, while preventing misuse for criminal activities.”

He said it “is expected to enhance police investigative capabilities and strengthen national security efforts.”

The police spokesperson said applicants can now process their permits online, with identity verification integrated through the National Identification Number (NIN) and Tax Identification Number (TIN), alongside biometric capture and background checks.

He said the system also features “QR-coded digital permits,” with “a streamlined processing timeline of 72 hours.”

The spokesperson announced that “a 30-day grace period has been approved, starting from May 1,” during which motorists are expected to comply with the new regulations.

Adejobi said that enforcement will commence at the end of this period, adding that officers found engaging in unprofessional conduct such as extortion or harassment in the course of enforcement, “will be decisively dealt with in accordance with extant disciplinary procedures.”

In June 2021, Usman Baba, former inspector-general of police (IGP), ordered the suspension of the issuance of permits for tinted glasses and SPY number plates.

Last year, the police said it would reintroduce issuance of tinted glass permits for vehicles in the country.