Deportation order; Trump orders raids on schools, churches, hospitals to enforce immigration laws

In a significant policy shift, President Donald Trump has authorized U.S. immigration authorities to conduct raids in schools, churches, and hospitals to arrest undocumented immigrants.

This aggressive move, which follows a series of nearly 100 presidential orders, has raised concerns both within the United States and internationally, particularly in countries like Nigeria.

The new directive overturns previous policies that designated these institutions as “sensitive areas” where immigration enforcement was limited.

The decision marks the end of over a decade of protections that prevented ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) from targeting these locations for raids.

The policy change was announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Tuesday, with the agency emphasizing the need to eliminate any spaces where individuals could evade arrest.

Acting DHS Secretary Benjamin Huffman said in a statement, “Criminals will no longer be able to hide in America’s schools and churches to avoid arrest. The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense.”

As part of this new approach, ICE has also been granted the authority to expedite removals across the nation. Under the revised policy, undocumented individuals who cannot prove they have lived in the U.S. for more than two years can be swiftly deported.

This latest action is part of a broader crackdown on illegal immigration that has intensified under Trump’s administration.

In addition to the school, church, and hospital raids, Trump has signed several executive orders aimed at suspending the U.S. refugee system, blocking access to a key app used for entry into the country, and enhancing cooperation between ICE and local governments.

Trump’s border czar, Tom Homan, confirmed that ICE agents across the U.S. would begin nationwide operations immediately. “ICE officers will be actively enforcing immigration laws,” Homan said in an interview.

However, the policy changes have sparked strong opposition from advocacy groups. The Center for Law and Social Policy warned of severe consequences for immigrant families, particularly those with U.S.-citizen children.

The organization expressed fears that the new measures could discourage families from seeking medical care, education, or disaster relief, and might traumatize children who witness interactions with immigration officials.

Religious leaders have also voiced their concerns. During an inaugural prayer service, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington called on the administration to demonstrate more compassion toward vulnerable immigrants and their families, urging that the policy be reconsidered.

BREAKING; Bello Turji’s camps in disarray, as Soldiers kill second-in-command, 24 others

Defence Headquarters says the camp of the notorious terrorists’ leader, Bello Turji, is in disarray with the killing of his second-in-command, Aminu Kanawa and 24 others, by troops of Operation Fassan Yamma.

This is contained in a statement by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, on Wednesday in Abuja.

Buba said the operations were launched on Turji’s camps in Sokoto and Zamfara States, between Monday and Tuesday.

He said that troops also inflicted terminal injuries on some of Turji’s close allies namely: Dosso (Bello Turji’s younger brother) and Danbokolo (one of the Turji’s closest allies).

According to him, troops also neutralised several of Turji’s key commanders namely: Abu Dan Shehu, Jabbi Dogo, Dan Kane, Basiru Yellow, Kabiru Gebe, Bello Buba and Dan Inna Kahon-Saniya-Yafi-Bahaushe, among others.

“Furthermore, troops neutralised over 24 fleeing terrorist from Turji’s camp around Gebe and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, as well as around Gidan Rijiya in Shinkafi Lical Government Area of Zamfara.

“Troops also neutralised another notable terrorist during the onslaught on Turji’s enclave around Fakai high ground.

“He is identified as Suleiman, and a loyalist of late notorious terrorists’ leader, Halilu Sububu.

“The late, Suleiman was leading a reinforcement team to rescue Bello Turji’s camp which was in disarray, when he was eliminated during the fire fight,” he said.

Buba said the death of Bello Turji’s second-in-command, close allies, commanders and combatants was a significant blow to the terrorists’ network in the North Western Nigeria, as well as their military and fighting capabilities.

According to him, these group of terrorists were responsible for numerous kidnappings and terrorist attacks across the zone, particularly in Zurmi, Shinkafi, Isa, and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas in Zamfara and Sokoto States.

“Overall, troops are not relenting until these terrorists are completely destroyed.

“Troops operations are aimed at creating an atmosphere of safety and security for all citizens,” he added. (NAN)

Pump Action gun retrieved as Police operatives arrest robbery suspect

The Police Command in Delta has apprehended a robbery/kidnap suspect in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesman of the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to newsmen on Wednesday in Warri.

Edafe said that the suspect was arrested on Friday by police operatives attached to the Agbarho Division, following a tip-off from members of the public.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Agbarho Division while acting on a tip-off, mobilised his patrol team to the residence of the 40-years-old suspect.

“A search warrant was executed in the suspect’s residence and one G3 rifle, pump action gun and a cutlass were recovered,” he said.

Edafe said that the exhibits were hidden inside the roof of the suspect’s one-room apartment.

He, however, said that the suspect has been detained in the police custody while investigation in the matter is ongoing.

Edafe said that the Commissioner of Police (CP), Delta Command, Mr Olufemi Abaniwonda has urged the public to continue to provide the police with useful, credible and timely information to stem insecurity in the state.
He assured the CP’s commitment to ensuring the state is safe and secured for the residents. (NAN)