Scavengers
17 Jan
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended 36 scavengers over alleged possession of illicit drugs and weapons in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Commandant, NSCDC FCT Command, Dr Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this, on Friday in Abuja, saying the suspects were caught in various areas of the FCT. The News Agency of…
15 Jan
Residents of Kaduna metropolis have raised concerns as people suspected to be scrap metal scavengers, popularly known as ‘Babanbola,’ have been stealing electric cables and iron objects in their communities. Affected residents narrate that security agents, especially the Kaduna State Police, should do more to arrest these scavengers and cable thieves because, if nothing is…
12 Dec
The chairman of Isoko-North Local Council of Delta State, Hon. Prince Godwin Ogorugba has banned the activities of scavengers popularly know as “Iron condemn” within the Local Council.
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The Anambra State government has said it decided to outlaw and ban the activities of street corner iron mongers, popularly known as "iron condemned," because they are being used for crimes. These scavengers, who usually shout "iron kwandem" to announce their presence in any area, have allegedly been found deeply involved in criminal activities, including…
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