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Bandits have kidnapped about 200 students of Islamiyya School at Tegina in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. One person was shot dead while another was critically injured during the operation. The bandits struck at about 4:30pm on Sunday, Channels TV reports. A resident, Zayyad Mohammed, said the Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School was built by a retired Immigrations officer. In February, bandits abducted staff members and students of Government Science College, Kagara. They were released about 10 days later after ransom payment.

A Fulani settlement near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja has been demolished by the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Joint Task Force (JTF). The development was disclosed by Ikharo Attah, Chairman, FCT Ministerial Committee on City Sanitation, on Sunday in Abuja. He said the Ruga settlement contravenes sanitation regulations. He explained that the FCT Minister, Malam Muhammad Bello, had expressed displeasure over the continuing contravention on in and out-bounds of the roads. Mr Attah stressed that the airport road was a major gateway to the city centre of the nation’s capital and therefore all occupants would have to comply…

On the 30/5/2021, at about 07:20hrs, armed bandits intercepted and attacked a Toyota Camry cab carrying Ahmed Gulak and two others who were on their way to Sam Mbakwe Airport to catch a flight. Ahmed Gulak left his room at Protea Hotel without informing the Police nor sister agencies in view of the fragile security situation in the South East and Imo in particular. He left without any security escorts and while the cab driver took irregular route to the airport, six armed bandits who rode in a Toyota Sienna intercepted, identified and shot at Ahmed Gulak at around Umueze…

Men of the Lagos State Fire Service are currently battling to put out inferno which broke out on Sunday morning at spare parts sales line, Alapeju section of Ladipo  Spare Parts Market, Mushin, Lagos. As at press time, the cause of the fire was yet to be determined. The fire is said to have destroyed several items estimated to cost millions of naira. The spokesman of the state fire service, Amodu Shuabu, who confirmed the incident , said efforts are in place to quell another fire that gutted a building at 36, Abeokuta Expressway, Cement, Dopemu, Lagos. Shuabu, however, appealed…

Another police station in Izombe in Oguta Local Government Area of Imo State has been torched by unknown gunmen. This happened less than 24 hours after gunmen razed down the Atta police station in Njaba Local Government Area of the state. Customs repels attack as Yoruba nation agitators ‘open’ Idiroko border Menstrual Hygiene Day: Secondary school girls want pads made free However, four of the hoodlums were killed in an exchange of fire with security agents. The police spokesman in the state, Bala Elkana, said the latest incident took place between 7 pm and 10 pm on Saturday. Bala said:…

The Member Representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, Hon. Uko Nkole has assured his constituents of his avowed commitment to delivering quality democratic dividends to them. Hon. Nkole gave the assurance while answering questions on BCA TV Current Affairs Programme “Truth of the Matter” regretted that the outbreak of the Covid-19 virus affected the implementation of the majority of the capital projects he attracted for his constituents in 2019-2020 capital projects components of the respective FGN budgets while the 2021 national budget is yet to fully take -off, same for the hangover effects of the global covid 19…

At least five soldiers are said to have been shot dead along Wetheral Road Owerri in Imo State as unknown gunmen attacked the area. The incident happened in the late hours of Friday. This is coming few days before the May 30th seat-at-home order given by the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in commemoration of the Biafra Day. Eyewitness told Daily Post, that the bandits took the soldiers unaware and opened fire on them, killing five at a spot. “Right now, five soldiers have been shot dead. Everyone is on the run. Wetheral Road, Nazi/Aba…

There was a protest in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State after a trailer crushed four persons in the First Gate-Lagos State Polytechnic axis of the Ikorodu road. It was learnt that one person was also injured in the trailer accident. The protesters, which included transporters on the road, set up a born fire and blocked the road. They also blocked all routes leading to the road, leaving passengers to trek long distances. An eyewitness described the road as a “death trap”, urging the government to pay urgent attention to it. He said, “Five people were involved yesterday. Four of…

Armed men suspected to be Fulani militias have reportedly killed 36 residents of Shikaan Mbagena Kpav community in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. THE WHISPERER gathered that the incident occurred on Thursday night when the armed men invaded the community and slaughtered scores. Source told Daily Post that 36 bodies have been recovered while scores are still missing after the attack. It was also gathered that some students of the College of Education in Katsina-Ala were also killed. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Anene Sewuese Catherine said she was yet to receive the report. “I have…

Unknown gunmen at about 2 am Friday morning allegedly attacked Umutu Police Divisional Headquarters in Ukwuani Local Government Area of Delta State. According to DAILY POST, the Police Station was not burnt down but the gunmen succeeded in killing two Police constables who were on duty at the time. It was not clear if the gunmen carted away arms and ammunition from the police station. It was learnt that the gunmen stormed the Community from Ndemili axis to wreak havoc on the Police Station. When contacted for comments at about 7:13 am, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari…