Things to know about new police spokesperson Placid

New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid...Photo Credit: Nigeria Police Force The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Placid as its new Force Public Relations Officer. Placid’s appointment comes a few days after the swearing-in of the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, which signifies a major shake-up in the force. The development was announced in a statement on Sunday by the outgoing spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who signed the notice from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Here are 10 things to know about the new police spokesperson: 1. Born in Akwa Ibom

New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid Placid was born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and hails from Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area. 2. University of Uyo graduate

New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid Placid also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos. 4. Studied law at NOUN New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid He further studied law at the National Open University of Nigeria, Calabar Centre, where he pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree. 5. Joined the Police Force in 1996 According to the statement, Placid was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Nigeria Police Academy in 1996 and was commissioned in August 1998. 6. Extensive international training

Continuation From Print Things to know about new police spokesperson Placid March 8, 2026 1:15 pm Screenshot 2026-03-08 150052 New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid...Photo Credit: Nigeria Police Force By Samuel Omotere Kindly share this story: The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police Anthony Placid as its new Force Public Relations Officer. Placid’s appointment comes a few days after the swearing-in of the new Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, which signifies a major shake-up in the force. The development was announced in a statement on Sunday by the outgoing spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who signed the notice from the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Here are 10 things to know about the new police spokesperson: 1. Born in Akwa Ibom New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid Placid was born on December 2, 1970, in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and hails from Mbiokporo Nsit in Nsit Ibom Local Government Area. 2. University of Uyo graduate He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography and Regional Planning from the University of Uyo. 3. Holds a master’s degree in diplomacy New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid Placid also obtained a Master of Arts degree in Law and Diplomacy from the University of Jos. 4. Studied law at NOUN New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid He further studied law at the National Open University of Nigeria, Calabar Centre, where he pursued a Bachelor of Laws degree. 5. Joined the Police Force in 1996 According to the statement, Placid was appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police at the Nigeria Police Academy in 1996 and was commissioned in August 1998.

Related News IG appoints new police media officer IWD 2026: Reps seek 15% female quota in police, NSCDC IG appoints DCP Anthony Placid new Police PRO, replaces Hundeyin 6. Extensive international training New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid He has attended several professional and international courses, including the United Nations Peace Operations Specialised Training (POST), with certifications in Police Studies, Military Studies, Gender Awareness, International Humanitarian Law, Human Rights and Civilian Protection. He also completed the UNITAR Senior Leadership and Peacebuilding course in Kenya. 7. Experience in UN and AU missions 8. Held several policing positions

New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid Within Nigeria, he has served in various capacities including Police Public Relations Officer in Adamawa State, Divisional Police Officer in Federal Housing Calabar, Bakassi, Uruan and Gembu, as well as Officer-in-Charge of the Anti-Robbery Unit in Kaduna State. He also served as Assistant Commissioner of Police (Operations) in Akwa Ibom and Kogi States, Assistant Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Department in Abia State, and Deputy in charge of Administration and Finance at Zone 3 Headquarters in Yola. 9. Member of NIPSS Placid is a graduate of the Senior Executive Course 47 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies and was inducted as a Member of the National Institute (mni) on December 13, 2025. 10. Family and personal interests

New Police Spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid, and his wife…Photo Credit: Facebook / Tony Placid Placid is married with children and enjoys listening to music as well as playing football, basketball, table tennis and badminton. smauel ometere

France deploys jets over UAE to protect its military bases

France has deployed Dassault Rafale fighter jets over the United Arab Emirates to protect its military installations from Iranian attacks, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Tuesday, March 3. France maintains hundreds of navy, air force and army personnel in the UAE, with Rafale aircraft stationed at Al-Dhafra air base near Abu Dhabi. “These Rafales and their pilots are mobilised to ensure the security of our facilities,” Barrot told BFMTV when asked about French action over the weekend to neutralise Iranian drones. “They have carried out operations to secure the airspace above our bases.” Barrot confirmed that on Sunday “a hangar at a French base in the United Arab Emirates was hit by a drone. Exchanges are multiplying to determine both how the country can defend itself against future attacks and how France can protect its interests there,” he added. He also clarified that France’s flagship aircraft carrier, the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, was operating in the North Atlantic as part of a previously scheduled multinational exercise and had not been redirected to the Mediterranean. “To the best of my knowledge, it has not changed course,” Barrot said. The deployment comes after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, March 1, killing Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Tehran has since targeted US allies and military assets across the Gulf. Authorities in the UAE reported that debris from a drone interception caused a fire at an oil industry zone in Fujairah on Tuesday, which was later contained. In Abu Dhabi, a drone struck a fuel tank terminal on Monday, igniting a fire though operations were not affected. Technology company Amazon said late Monday that two of its data centres in the UAE were “directly struck” by drones, disrupting cloud services in parts of the Middle East. As military exchanges intensify across the region, European powers are increasing protective measures for their personnel and assets stationed in the Gulf.

GUNMEN ATTACKED TWO (2) FAMARS, KILL 1 IN ONDO COMUMMITY -POLICE

AKURE (Sundiata Post) – The Police Command in Ondo State on Tuesday confirmed the attack and murder of a farmer along Agunla Farm Road, Ayede-Ogbese in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, who confirmed the incident to newsmen said the case was reported at approximately 9:30 p.m. by a concerned citizen on Monday. According to him, preliminary investigations reveal that the deceased, Ben Daniels (male), and one James Unekwu (male), were riding a motorcycle to a camp when they were allegedly attacked by unknown gunmen. Jimoh explained that Unekwu reportedly escaped from the assailants, while Daniels was murdered and his body dumped along the roadside. He said police operatives promptly mobilised to the scene, evacuated the corpse, and deposited it at the mortuary for preservation and autopsy. “Unekwu is currently in police protective custody as tensions rise over a possible conspiracy, while investigations continue. “The command urges residents to remain calm and refrain from blocking highways or engaging in activities that may disrupt public peace, as such actions infringe on the rights of other road users. “The grievances of concerned persons are noted, and due process will be followed to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. “The state Commissioner of Police assures the good people of Ondo State that the command remains resolute in combating crime and criminality “Residents are encouraged to continue their lawful activities without fear,” he said. Reports that the youths in Ayede-Ogbese Community,  on Tuesday morning, completely barricaded the Akure/Owo highway, thereby preventing vehicular movement in protesting against killings in their community. (NAN)

Tinubu picks Disu for pre-2027 security boost, DIGs to retire

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday resigned from office, paving the way for the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as the new police boss ahead of the 2027 general elections.

File photo: New acting Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu Disu, who was promoted to the rank of AIG in March 2025, is expected to take over from Egbetokun who was appointed by the President on June 19, 2023. The IG’s continued stay in office sparked widespread controversy in 2024 after Egbetokun officially reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 on September 4. However, his stay in office was extended following the amendment to the Police Act. Speaking with one of our correspondents, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga confirmed that Egbetokun resigned his appointment, citing family issues that require his undivided attention. He disclosed that the former IG submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday. “The IG resigned in a letter today, citing family issues which require his undivided attention,” he said. However, multiple Presidency sources said Egbetokun was asked to step down during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday evening. “It was in that meeting he was asked to go,” a senior official said on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. The IG’s official vehicle was sighted at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa around 6:40 pm on Monday. He later returned to the State House at about 8:00 pm, where his vehicle was searched by operatives of the Department of State Services. Tinubu accepts resignation Tinubu accepted Egbetokun’s resignation and appointed AIG Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, during the decoration ceremony in Abuja…Photo Credit: X | NPF A State House statement on Tuesday by Onanuga said Egbetokun submitted his resignation letter citing pressing family considerations. “Citing the current security challenges confronting the country, and acting in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, the President approved the appointment of Disu in an acting capacity. “The President is confident that AIG Disu’s experience, operational depth, and demonstrated leadership capacity will provide steady and focused direction for the Nigeria Police Force during this critical period,” the statement read. He added that in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, the President would convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive IG after which his name would be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation. “In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation. “The President reiterates his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening institutional capacity, and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force remains professional, accountable, and fully equipped to discharge its constitutional responsibilities”, he said. Before his latest appointment, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, a position he assumed in February 2026. Prior to that, he headed the Special Protection Unit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, from March 2025 to February 2026. He also served as Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory Police Command from October 2024 to March 2025, and at the Rivers State Police Command from November 2023 to October 2024. Earlier, he led the Intelligence Response Team as Deputy Commissioner of Police, and also served as DCP, Admin Operations, at Force Headquarters. Between 2015 and 2021, Disu was the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, Lagos Losers and winners Meanwhile, the appointment of Disu may trigger the resignation of some senior officers in line with established police tradition. A source within the Police Service Commission said the new development could lead to the exit of between 15 and 20 senior officers who are Disu’s seniors. “Going by recent practice, Disu’s seniors might have to submit their resignation letters. We might have those who may wish to stay behind and salute their juniors. The fact is that among the DIGs, we have people whose colleagues are still ACPs. Somebody like DIG Frank Mba, though those he joined the force with as cadets are still DCPs and the likes. “Apart from the nine DIGs, the AIGs who are senior to him are not many. Between 15 and 20 may resign,” the source noted Police insiders noted that while resignation of senior officers is entrenched in police culture, similar to the military, there have been instances where affected officers chose to remain in service despite the appointment of their juniors. ““Resignation of senior officers is not as entrenched in the police culture like in the military. It has happened in the past that some seniors did not resign, and it has also happened that they resigned. “The DIGs who are senior to the acting IG head key departments such as Finance and Administration, DIG Yahaya Abubakar; Operations, Bzigu Kwazhi; Logistics and Supply, Adebola Hamzat; Force Criminal Investigation Department, Sadiq Abubakar; Training and Development, Frank Mba; Research and Planning, Basil Idegwu; Information and Communication Technology, and the Force Intelligence Bureau, Mohammed Gumel,” a police source told our correspondent. Also, some Commissioners of Police and other officers would benefit from the vacuum that would be created by the likely retirement of the DIGs and affected AIGs. According to sources, some of them would be promoted to fill up available positions, while others would be elevated to vacant ranks. “Should those DIG and AIGs who are senior to resign, there would be space for AIGs who are his juniors and CPs to move up. Also, DCPs and others would also benefit from that process, “ a source told one of our correspondents Ex-police chiefs react Retired police officers expressed support for the new police chief, while calling for adherence to Force tradition. Ali Amodu, a retired AIG, said the development was consistent with police tradition, stressing that the DIGs would likely resign alongside Egbetokun. “He (Disu) is a junior to the DIGs. By Force tradition, they are not supposed to be there. The DIGs cannot be there. Don’t you see what is happening in the military? Don’t you see the military tradition? If Disu is confirmed, the DIGs are supposed to go,” he said. He added, “It’s just the AIGs who would remain although this is at the discretion of the President and the police service commission. They are of the same rank, even if there are some of them that are senior to him as AIG. But that is even permissible, but the DIGs will have to go, That’s the way I see it.” Amodu said the practice was rooted in discipline within the Force. “It has been like that because of the norms of discipline in the force,” he said. On the security challenges confronting the country, he said, “If he’s to come in, we pray for him. There are a lot of challenges. There are a lot of challenges in the area of security.” Speaking on ways to tackle the challenge, he reiterated his long-standing support for decentralisation of the police, saying, “Let the force be decentralised. The federal police and others, this thing can be there. And the issue of law enforcement, basically, what is happening all over the world now, including Britain, is a decentralised force. It’s better managed if it is decentralised.” Wilson Inalegwu, another retired AIG, described the change in leadership as a normal development aimed at injecting fresh ideas into the system. “The security situation that is besetting the country is very serious, and I think the government should look at the situation at hand and say, look, let us eject, let us add impetus to the effort we are making, and then in that way, you can bring fresh ideas,” he said. He noted that Egbetokun has done his best. “Egbetokun has completed his service, and he has done the best he can do. So, it’s good that the president has got a fresh hand, and I think it’s not a bad thing because it happens all the time.” Drawing an analogy with sports, he said, “Even the football match that we watch, there are times the coach will look at the way the team is going and decide, look, let me bring fresh legs. So, I think that is what has happened.” On the fate of senior officers, Inalegwu said, “I think most of them will take their leave because that has been the practice, because of the nature of the job. There is a level of regimentation, even though it’s a civilian police force.” He added that it would be “healthier for the work environment that they take their leave and then allow the new IG to constitute his management team.” Similarly, ex-DIG Adedayo Adeoye said, “Normally, the DIGs are supposed to leave. Even any AIG that is senior to him, unless the new IG wants to retain any of them. The discretion is now with him, the new IG.” He congratulated Disu, saying, “I congratulate the new IG and I wish him the best of luck because we have a lot of challenges in the country now, security-wise.” For his part, retired AIG Lawrence Alobi said discipline and administrative order demanded a change in the top hierarchy. “That would depend on the new IG and also for the purpose of discipline, you know, it’s not very good for them to stay. They should also leave with honour and so that the IG now brings new officers to come on board as management team with him,” he said. He stressed that the DIGs are supposed to constitute the management team of the force. “He cannot be sitting with those who were senior to him as his main team. No, that would not be too good in terms of administration, in terms of discipline,” he pointed out. Alobi expressed confidence in the acting IG, describing him as “a seasoned police officer who has gone through the ranks and a man of capacity, a man of robust intellectual capacity and operational capacity” “And I’m sure he will not let Mr. President down. He will not let the country down,” he said.

Truck crushes LASTMA officer, two motorcyclists to death

Tragedy struck at the busy Badagry Roundabout in Lagos on Monday as a cement-laden truck rammed into a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority officer and two commercial motorcyclists, killing them on the spot. PUNCH Metro learnt that the crash occurred at about 9 am on Monday. An eyewitness who spoke to our correspondent but did not want his name in print said the truck was approaching the junction at top speed when it suddenly lost control, swerved off its lane and crushed the victims in the process. “The LASTMA officer was controlling the traffic when he lost control and was suddenly crushed on the spot. The two motorcyclists were also affected while they were waiting to pick up passengers,” the eyewitness said. A police source who also spoke to our correspondent on the condition of anonymity, as he was not permitted to speak to the press, said the incident resulted in gridlock in the area. “Other LASTMA officials were mobilised to the scene of the incident due to their affected colleague. Our men were also on the ground, as well as the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Road Safety Corps, to manage the situation,” he added. The officer, however, confirmed that the driver was immediately apprehended and taken into custody. He added that the remains of the victims had been evacuated to a hospital mortuary, while the truck was impounded for further investigation. According to a report by the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday, the unit commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Yusuf Sanni, confirmed the incident, stating that the driver had been arrested. “The driver has been taken to Badagry Police Station,” Sanni said, attributing the crash to a loss of control and urging motorists to avoid the area. He added that the victims’ remains had been deposited at the hospital mortuary, while the truck involved was impounded at the police station. CSP Folajimi Agosile, Divisional Police Officer of Badagry Police Station, also confirmed the driver’s detention pending prosecution. “He will be arraigned at the Chief Magistrates’ Court once investigations are concluded,” Agosile said. When contacted, the spokesperson for LASTMA, Adebayo Taofiq, promised to provide an update but had yet to respond as of the time this report was filed. The incident occurred just three days after LASTMA reported the death of one person and the rescue of four others following a road accident at Ekoro Junction, inward Abule-Egba, Lagos State, on Friday evening.

2026 Hajj: NAHCON orders states to refund unregistered pilgrims

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria has directed State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards to immediately refund intending pilgrims who could not be registered for the 2026 Hajj, as Saudi Arabia’s visa deadline approaches. The directive was issued during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting held at the Commission’s headquarters, Hajj House, Abuja, where NAHCON reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, professionalism and strict regulatory oversight in the conduct of the 2026 pilgrimage. The meeting was attended by commissioners, board members, executive secretaries and chairmen of State Pilgrims Welfare Boards, members of the Forum of State Executive Secretaries, the Medical Mission team and management staff. In a statement issued on Monday, NAHCON said the newly appointed Chairman, Ismail Yusuf, clarified that the reduction in Nigeria’s Hajj quota for 2026 was part of a global adjustment affecting several participating countries and not a decision targeted at Nigeria. He explained that the cut was due to logistical capacity considerations and evolving regulatory measures introduced by Saudi authorities. “Nigeria was not singled out. Nigeria’s allocation for the 2026 Hajj stands at 40,250 pilgrims, excluding tour operators. However, uploaded data from states reportedly exceeded the approved figure,” he said, urging state officials to correct public misconceptions surrounding the quota reduction. Yusuf directed states to urgently reconcile their data and withdraw excess entries to prevent operational bottlenecks. He further disclosed that Saudi authorities have fixed a firm visa deadline of 1st Shawwal, with no indication of an extension, warning that failure to meet the deadline could result in qualified pilgrims missing the pilgrimage. “To beat the timeline, state boards must conclude medical screenings, documentation and data uploads within the prescribed operational window to facilitate timely visa issuance,” he said. NAHCON also cautioned against the substitution of names on flight manifests, noting that airline bookings are now digitally integrated with accommodation systems, making last-minute changes problematic. On health requirements, Board Member representing the Federal Ministry of Health, Said Dumbulwa, briefed stakeholders on strengthened certification measures. He stated that medical screenings must be conducted only at government-recognised hospitals, with mandatory inclusion of Medical and Dental Council registration numbers. Certificates must also be digitally uploaded for verification, while identified disqualifying medical conditions must be strictly observed. He reiterated that private hospitals are not permitted to conduct Hajj certification. In a relief to intending pilgrims, NAHCON announced a reduction in the Yellow Card fee from ₦5,000 to ₦2,000 for the 2026 exercise, following engagements with relevant health authorities. The Commission added that Port Health Services would directly supervise the issuance and authentication of vaccination certificates, as Saudi Arabia introduces stricter verification protocols, including biometric checks. NAHCON also disclosed that it would strictly monitor airline performance during the Hajj operations, warning that underperforming carriers could have pilgrims reassigned to better-performing airlines. Importantly, Yusuf “directed states to promptly refund pilgrims who would not be travelling in order to prevent financial disputes and sustain public confidence in the process.” The Commission further announced plans to deploy monitoring teams to Saudi Arabia to assess feeding, accommodation, sanitation and overall service delivery. It noted that best-performing states may receive national recognition, while non-compliance could attract sanctions. Yusuf reaffirmed that State Pilgrims Welfare Boards remain the primary custodians of intending pilgrims, while NAHCON’s role is regulatory, emphasising unity, professionalism and collective responsibility in ensuring a smooth and successful 2026 Hajj operation. Deborah Musa

Nigeria’s music streaming grew by 163.5% in five years — Spotify

Five years after its launch in Nigeria, Spotify says music streaming in the country has grown at an average rate of 163.5 per cent, underscoring the speed at which Nigeria has emerged as a global streaming force.

In a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday in Lagos, the company reported triple-digit year-on-year growth in its early years and sustained momentum through 2025.

The platform, which entered the Nigerian market in February 2021, described the journey as one marked by rapid cultural acceleration.

Spotify said at the heart of that growth was Afrobeats, which recorded a 5,022 per cent increase in streams locally between 2021 and 2025.

It added that other genres also witnessed remarkable expansion. According to the platform, Amapiano surged by 10,330 per cent; Gospel and Praise grew by 5,499 per cent; Hip-hop and Rap rose by 3,020 per cent; while R&B climbed by 2,602 per cent.

Spotify further said language had become another growth engine, with indigenous-language listening increasing by 554 per cent in 2024 and 87 per cent in 2025 within Nigeria.

Globally, indigenous-language streams rose by 141 per cent in 2024 and 41 per cent in 2025, reflecting what the company described as a growing appetite for local-language storytelling and sound.

According to Spotify, listening habits reflected global curiosity from day one. The first track streamed in Nigeria at launch was “到此為止” by Shiga Lin, reinforcing the platform’s view that Nigerian users are eclectic and open to discovery.

Over the five-year period, the most-streamed artistes in Nigeria include Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, Wizkid and Seyi Vibez.

Among the most replayed songs are ‘Remember’ and ‘Lonely At The Top’ by Asake; ‘Kese (Dance)’ by Wizkid; ‘Doha’ by Seyi Vibez; and ‘With You’ by Davido featuring Omah Lay.

The platform said the number of Nigerian artistes on Spotify has grown by 158 per cent since launch, while users have created more than 25 million playlists within the period.

According to the company, in 2025 alone, Nigeria recorded over 1.4 million play hours on the platform.

Spotify also noted that podcast consumption is expanding, with more than 59 billion total podcast hours streamed since its launch.

The platform added that user behaviour reflects a young and adventurous market, with the average listener aged 26. In recent months, Nigerians streamed an average of 150 different artistes, which Spotify described as evidence of a discovery-driven audience.

🚨🚨🚨JUST IN : AKWA IBOM COURT SENTENCE FATHER TO 14 YEARS IN PRISON FOR RAPING HIS TWO DAUGTHERS 📌

The Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has sentenced a 51-year-old man, Okon Jimmy Ama, to 14 years imprisonment for sexually abusing his two biological daughters.

The convict, a commercial driver and mechanic from Ikot Ekop in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, was found guilty on charges bordering on rape, incest, and assault occasioning harm.

According to court findings, the offences were committed in 2015 when the victims were minors. The prosecution presented evidence that convinced the court beyond reasonable doubt that the accused engaged in unlawful sexual acts with the children and also subjected one of them to physical assault

In her judgment, the trial judge sentenced him to seven years for incest, three years for assault occasioning harm, and 14 years for rape. The sentences are to run concurrently, meaning he will serve 14 years, which is the highest term handed down.

The prosecuting counsel described the verdict as a victory for justice and a clear warning that crimes against children will not be tolerated.

Authorities have reiterated the need for parents, guardians, and community members to speak up and report cases of abuse, emphasizing that protecting minors remains a top priority under the law.

🚨🚨🚨BREAKING : 48 HOURS TO WORLD🌍 WAR 3, TRUMP'S' MONDAY STRIKE ' PLAN ON IRAN REVEALED 🚨🚨🚨

The world is on a 48-hour countdown to a potential global conflict as reports of a Trump Monday strike on Iran send shockwaves through international capitals. Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has ignited a World War 3 alert by claiming that a final decision to attack Tehran has been reached within the White House, with military action scheduled for Monday or Tuesday.

Formar cia claims 

Speaking on the Julian Dorey Podcast, Kiriakou said, “I have a friend, a former CIA officer, who was at the White House this morning talking to his friends, and he says that a decision has been made to attack Iran on Monday or Tuesday.”

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However, there has been no official confirmation from the White House, the Pentagon, or the Trump administration, and the claim remains unverified.

US Military substantial buildup around Iran

Kiriakou’s assertion comes amid reports of significant US military repositioning across the Middle East. As of February 2026, a substantial American buildup is visible around Iran. Two carrier strike groups, led by the USS Abraham Lincoln, now anchor a naval formation of nine destroyers in the Arabian Sea. More than 250 combat aircraft, including stealth F-22 fighters and nuclear-capable B-52 bombers, are stationed across bases in Jordan and Qatar, positioning US forces for a potential rapid strike.

Russia signals support for Iran amid Trump strike tensions

Russia has indicated firm military and technical backing for Iran, describing any possible US strike as “dangerous.” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow supports Tehran and noted that the two countries are holding joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman this week. Reports also suggest Russia has positioned S-400 air defence systems to help shield Iranian sites. However, Moscow has clarified that it does not plan to enter direct combat and would instead focus on sharing real-time intelligence to help Iran track US naval activity.

Iran signals retaliation capability

Tehran, meanwhile, has signalled it is preparing for the worst. Iranian officials have reportedly warned that the country would directly target the United States if attacked, including the possible use of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) such as the “Mazio,” which is said to have a 10,000-km range capable of reaching Washington, DC, and New York.

In anticipation of a possible conflict, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has delegated significant authority to National Security Chief Ali Larijani, underscoring the seriousness with which Tehran is treating the situation. Khamenei has also ordered extensive contingency planning, including multiple layers of leadership succession if senior figures, including himself, are killed.

Iran has already placed its military on high alert, repositioned missile systems to strategic locations, conducted military drills, and readied domestic security forces to contain potential wartime unrest, signalling that both sides are preparing for a period of heightened tension.

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