An officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been detained after a viral video showed him firing at the tyre of a moving vehicle near Toscana Hotel, along Okpanam Road in Asaba, Delta State.

The incident took place on Tuesday night and quickly gained public attention after footage of the shooting was circulated on social media platforms.

In the video, the officer was seen aiming and shooting at the car as it attempted to speed away.

The action has drawn widespread criticism, with many condemning it as dangerous and a breach of standard firearm protocols.

Security experts and civil rights advocates have described the officer’s behaviour as reckless and unjustifiable, especially in a populated area.

Authorities confirmed on Wednesday that the officer involved has been identified and is currently in custody as investigations continue.

The Delta State Police Command assured the public that appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken.

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday once more rejected bail for alleged terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu, who remains detained at the Department of State Services (DSS) facility.

Presiding Judge Mohammed Umar said that the prosecution has shown consistent diligence in the handling of the case, weakening Mamu’s plea for bail.

He also noted that Mamu’s defence did not present sufficient new material facts to justify bail.

Mamu, arrested on 7 September 2022 in Egypt and repatriated to Nigeria, is facing a 10‑count charge of terrorism financing and related offences in connection with the 2022 Abuja‑Kaduna train attack.

While denying bail, the court granted a medical directive: “Mamu is to be taken to an appropriate hospital for treatment of his health complaints.”

The judge emphasised that in bail considerations, factors include the nature of the charge, the evidence, and whether the defendant may interfere with the trial if released.

The decision marks the third time Mamu’s bail application has been refused since his arraignment on 21 March 2023.

The trial continues before Justice Umar.

A flight carrying 147 Nigerians stranded in Libya touched down at the Cargo Terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos on Tuesday evening, marking the latest phase of the Assisted Voluntary Return programme.

The operation, coordinated by NEMA’s Lagos Operations Office alongside the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the National Commission for Refugees, Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons, is aimed at ensuring safe and dignified repatriation of Nigerians stranded abroad.

Of the returnees, 100 were adults (32 males and 68 females), 34 were children (18 males and 16 females), and 13 were infants (5 males and 8 females).

Upon arrival, officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) conducted biometric registration and documentation to streamline their reintegration process.

NEMA emphasised that the returnees were provided with food, safe drinking water, medical care, ambulance services and counselling, reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerians abroad who seek to return home.

This arrival is part of the broader “AVRR” (Assisted Voluntary Return and Reintegration) mechanism supported by IOM.

For instance, in 2024 alone, approximately 4,760 stranded Nigerians returned under this scheme, many of whom had initially travelled irregularly and were exposed to exploitation during their journeys.