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Stolen GLB Recovered, NNPC EV Charging Stations, Customs PTML Now Clears Vehicles In 3-hrs, IGP Disband Edo Police Team, News In The Past Week
Stolen GLB recovered, NNPC EV Charging Stations, Customs PTML Command now clears imported vehicles in 3-hrs, IGP disband Edo Police Team, news in the past week.
Mercedes SUV Worth N55m Stolen During Test-drive In Abuja Has Been Found In Delta
A 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB Crossover SUV worth N55 million that was stolen during test-drive in Abuja by a thief who posed as a buyer has finally been found in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
While announcing the recovery of the Mercedes-Benz GLB, Daggash Autos, posted a picture of the alleged thief and a video of the car on its official Twitter handle :
“Alhamdulillah its OFFICIAL‼️
The Stolen Car (MERCEDES BENZ GLB-250, 2021 MODEL) Was found today 4th july, 2023 in NIGER DELTA (ASABA)!”
The car was finally located and recovered nearly 4 days after the suspect, simply known as Henry, absconded with the 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLB 250 SUV during a test drive in the Abuja area of the Federal Capital Territory.
NNPCL To Install Electric Vehicle Charging Ports Across Its Filling Stations Nationwide
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has announced plans to install Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across its filling stations nationwide.
To meet local demands for Electric Vehicles, the NNPCL also disclosed it plans to invest into a Maiduguri-based start-up company that is into renewables and electric vehicles.
The Managing Director of NNPC New Energy Ltd, Kanayochukwu Odoe, made this known in NNPCL’s latest quarterly publication released Monday.
IGP Disband Police Team Who Ran Over Man In Handcuff With Their Operational Vehicle In Edo
In a move to address the unprofessional conduct of some police officers, the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has disbanded police team accused of running over a man in handcuffs in Edo State.
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Force Headquarters Abuja, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated that the accused police officers are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.
The statement by the FPRO titled with “EDO POLICE MISCONDUCT”, partly read :
“Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.”
Customs PTML Command Says Imported Vehicles Can Now Be Cleared Within 3 Hours
The Area Controller of Port Terminal Multi-services Limited (PTML) Command of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Comptroller Sa’idu Abba Yusuf, has announced that imported vehicles can now be cleared within three hours from Customs control.
In a statement on Thursday, the Area Controller described the timely clearance of imported vehicles through PTML as a product of holistic compliance involving NCS officers and all port users.
According to the CAC, the quick vehicular cargo release feat is a fallout of compliance, punctuality and efficiency in operations without compromising national security and collection of revenue.
