Colombian Fisherman’s Family Files Human Rights Complaint Over Deadly US Boat Strike The family of Colombian fisherman Alejandro Carranza, killed in a U.S. military boat strike on Sept. 15, has filed a complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights accusing the U.S. government of illegally killing him. The petition claims Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered attacks without knowing who was on the boats. Colombian President Gustavo Petro has also accused the U.S. of murder, insisting Carranza was a harmless fisherman showing distress signals. The incident is part of a wider U.S. strike campaign against alleged drug boats under President Donald Trump, which has killed more than 80 people and drawn bipartisan scrutiny in Congress over legality and possible war crimes — especially amid reports that survivors of an earlier strike were killed in a second attack. #USNews #Colombia #AlejandroCarranza #BoatStrike #HumanRights #IACHR #PeteHegseth #DonaldTrump #DrugWar #Caribbean #GustavoPetro #WarCrimes #MilitaryStrikes #ABCNews #InternationalLaw

Newsbrief: NDLEA Arrests Widow For Alleged Cocaine Trafficking With Fake Pregnancy The NDLEA has arrested 50-year-old widow, Mrs. Ifeoma Ezewuike, for allegedly attempting to traffic 1.3kg of cocaine concealed under a fake pregnancy in Lagos. The suspect, who runs a fashion business, claimed she inherited the trade from her late husband. Follow-up raids led to the recovery of cutting agents and large consignments of cannabis, tramadol, and other drugs in Lagos, Adamawa, Taraba, Edo, Delta, and Ondo states. The NDLEA said the nationwide crackdown underscores its resolve to dismantle drug cartels. #NDLEA #DrugWar #Nigeria #CrimeWatch

Kano Governor Receives Probe Report on Bail Saga Involving Transport Commissioner — Vows Prompt Action Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has received the official report from the investigative committee set up to probe the role of the Commissioner for Transportation, Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi Dala, in the controversial bail of suspected drug baron, Sulaiman Aminu Danwawu. The report, presented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Umar Farouk Ibrahim, during a meeting at the Government House, Kano, was based on extensive review of evidence and testimonies. In a statement by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Governor Yusuf applauded the committee’s professionalism and objectivity, pledging to swiftly review its findings and take appropriate action in the public’s best interest. Key Committee Findings The Commissioner voluntarily stood as surety for the accused on July 18, 2025. He swore an affidavit confirming his role as a serving Commissioner and committed to bail conditions. He was aware of the court’s requirement that only serving Commissioners may act as sureties. He failed to exercise due diligence despite knowing the nature of the narcotics charges. The Commissioner knew the drug-related nature of the case and still proceeded. His action violated Kano’s anti-drug policy, which strictly opposes trafficking and youth criminality. There was no evidence of personal relationship with the suspect. No financial or material gain was found to have motivated his decision. The ₦5 million bail sum was never deposited by the Commissioner; it was solely a claim in the defendant's affidavit. Governor Yusuf reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to transparency, justice, and discipline in public service, especially in the ongoing fight against drug-related crimes threatening Kano’s youth. Governor Abba Yusuf receives official findings on Transport Commissioner’s role in bail of alleged drug baron, assures swift and just resolution. #KanoState #AbbaYusuf #DrugWar #BailControversy #CommissionerProbe #KanoYouth #SayNoToDrugs