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The number of maritime kidnappings hit a ten-year high in 2016, with waters off the southern Philippines becoming increasingly dangerous, the International Maritime Bureau said Tuesday.  While the overall number of pirate attacks has declined in recent years, the IMB said 62 people worldwide were kidnapped for ransom at sea last year compared to only 19 in 2015 and nine in 2014. The kidnapping of crew from ocean-going merchant vessels in the Sulu Sea and their transfer to the southern Philippines represents a notable escalation in attacks,” the IMB said in a report. It urged shipowners to avoid the Sulu Sea, which lies between eastern Malaysia and the Philippines, by routing ships to the west of Borneo island. In a string of incidents in the Sea last year, groups of armed men — said to be either from or linked to the Abu Sayyaf — ambushed ships and seized crew for ransom. The Abu Sayyaf are based on remote and mountainous southern Philippine islands.  Their leaders ...

The Department of State Service, DSS, yesterday, said that its operatives arrested several suspected fleeing members of the Boko Haram terrorist group in Lagos, Taraba, Nasarawa and Kogi states.  The Service, in a statement by Tony Opuiyo, said: “In its determined counter-terrorism efforts to consolidate on the gains it has made in the sustenance of offensive against identified criminal gangs, kidnap syndicates and terrorist elements across the country, the DSS has recorded major successes which have further degraded the capability of these elements to operate in the county.  4 caught at Ifako Ijaiye LG “The Service arrested four suspected fleeing members of the Boko Haram; Fanayi Bukar Hassan, Butame Hassan, Kologoni Bukar, and Amina Abubakar on January 10 (yesterday) at Oko-Oba, Ifako-Ijaiye LGA of Lagos State. They are suspected to have fled to the state to evade arrest in the ongoing military offensive in the North East. Same day at Okene town, Adavi LGA, Kogi State, t...

Lit candles are used in religious services, in places of worship, and in the home. Whether you are using one candle, or more than one on a candelabra, kinara, or menorah, make sure you take a few moments to learn about using candles safely. Safety CANDLE SAFETY ◾Candles should be placed in a sturdy candle holder. ◽Handheld candles should not be passed from one person to another at any time. ◾When lighting candles at a candle lighting service, have the person with the unlit candle dip their candle into the flame of the lit candle. ◽Lit candles should not be placed in windows where a blind or curtain could catch fire. ◾Candles placed on, or near tables, altars, or shrines, must be watched by an adult. ◽If a candle must burn continuously, be sure it is enclosed in a glass container and placed in a sink, on a metal tray, or in a deep basin filled with water. GENERAL FIRE SAFETY • Matches and lighters should be stored out of the reach of children, in a locked cab...

The Nigerian Army has advised members of the public to be wary as suicide bombers have devised a new method of carrying out their nefarious acts. Col. Mustapha Anka, the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 7 Division, Maiduguri, gave the advice in a statement on Monday. “This is to draw the attention of the general public to recent trend used by desperate remnants of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT). “Recently, two female suicide bombers knocked at the door of one Bulama and Usman about 200 meters apart in Kalari general area of Maiduguri. “The daughter of the Bulama opened the door, while the Usman himself opened his own door immediately the suicide bombers detonated their suicide vest, in the process killing the unsuspected little girl, Usman and the two female suicide bombers. “The general public is hereby advised to be cautious and wary of strange persons knocking on their doors. “Security is a collective responsibility; the public is to engage in neighborhood watch,”...

Having a babysitter  can give you peace of mind. It allows you to leave your child with someone you trust. Be sure your babysitter knows about fire safety. Be sure your babysitter knows what to do if there is a fire. Show the babysitter your home escape plan and make sure the babysitter understands: 🔸Two ways out of every room Incase of emergency. ⚪Where the outdoor meeting place(Muster Point)is located. 🔹The fire department or emergency phone number. ⚪How to unlock all doors and windows. Incase of fire outbreaks. ⚫Keeps your child at least 3 feet away from the stove. 🔸Keeps your child at least 3 feet away from the  microwave oven. 🔹Never leaves the room while cooking. ⚫Keeps anything that can catch fire away from the  stovetop. 🔹Keeps pets off surfaces and countertops. ⚪If the smoke alarm sounds make sure your babysitter knows to: get out of the home quickly with your child to safety. 🔸Use the second way out if smoke is in the way. 🔹Get low and go unde...