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Police Crack Down on NNPC Pipeline Vandalism, Arrest Seven in Adamawa

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The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested seven individuals suspected of vandalizing critical structures belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC).

According to the police, the suspects were apprehended on Friday, October 25, following a tip-off from a good Samaritan, which led to the recovery of 53 pieces of vandalized pipelines.

A statement signed by Suleiman Nguroje said the suspects conspired to steal the confiscated pipeline pieces.

Those arrested include Umar Musa, 40, from Abuja; Mohammed Hassan, 25, from Yobe State; Adamu Abdullahi, 28, from Yobe State; Yakubu Adamu, 27, from Yobe State; Gabriel Wale, 40, from Lagos State; Abubakar Garba, 40, from Kaduna State; and Aliyu Muhammad, 28, from Bauchi State.

“This distressing incident poses a substantial threat to public safety and represents a severe act of economic sabotage as it pertains to crucial infrastructure linking Adamawa State and the southern part of the country,” the police command stated.

It added that the case is currently under comprehensive investigation, with efforts underway to apprehend collaborators allegedly operating behind the scenes.

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Why your knees crack and pop sometimes

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Have you ever noticed that your joints make some noise that sounds like cracking and popping when you stand, walk, or bend down? What causes these sounds, and is there any cause for alarm?

A lot of joints crack, and the knees are a really common joint to crack,”says a doctor to Web MD “Most people have knees that crack when they squat down or go through the full arc of motion. We generally don’t worry about cracking or popping when it isn’t associated with pain or swelling.”

Getting older means our cartilage, the tissue cushioning our bones, deteriorates, leading to uneven surfaces. When these rough areas rub together, it causes a cracking or popping sound.

Additionally, ligaments, the connective tissue between bones, can tighten during movement, resulting in joint noise.

It’s a huge problem when there is pain and swelling, and it could indicate:

This a grinding sensation or crackling sound in the knee, is a sign of osteoarthritis behind the kneecap. This condition is primarily caused by patellofemoral dysfunction, where the kneecap is not tracking straight up and down as it should.

Bone pieces that break off and snag in the joint due to damage to the bone cartilage might result in swelling or catching. Additionally, arthritis can cause your knees to deteriorate or wear thin. The most prevalent kind, osteoarthritis, produces pain and a grinding sensation when moving.

These injuries often occur due to sudden twisting motions or sports-related accidents. The stretchy C-shaped disc uniformly distributes weight, absorbs shock, and cushions the knee. The meniscus is more prone to tearing with age, increasing the risk of damage.