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3 killed, many injured as bloody communal clash rocks Delta
3 killed, many injured as bloody communal clash rocks Delta
Three persons have reportedly died and many others injured and houses set ablaze following a bloody clash between Okuama community in the Ughelli South Local Government Area and Okoloba community in the Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta state.
The bloody clash which started since Thursday, it was gathered, has left so many residents homeless when yet-to-be-identified armed men in military uniforms allegedly invaded Okuama community in the early hours of Thursday shooting sporadically from a gunboat.
Speaking on the incident, the vice present general of the Okuama community, David Akata, confirmed that unknown gunmen arrived in the community at about 8am and started shooting sporadically at anyone in sight leaving three indigenes dead and several others injured.
The injured are currently receiving medication in an undisclosed hospital in the state, he said.
According to Akata, “The armed men carried out the genocide on the citizens of the community by setting their buildings and properties ablaze with chanting of war songs.
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“We woke up to see our community surrounded with men in military uniform numbering in their tens and without just no reason they started shooting at sight leading to the death of three promising youths of the community and several others injured from gun bullets. The same military men repeated their genocide actions on the innocent and law-abiding citizens of the Okuama community on Friday, March 15, 2024, leaving many buildings to their rumbles as they carried offensive arson on the community buildings.
“As I speak, the number of persons who died in the barbaric attack could not be ascertained as many of the aged men, women, and youths fled into the nearby bushes and, and we suspect that some women and children might have drowned in the river because many ran into the river out of panic. This is disheartening that the Delta State government and security operatives in the state with a lackadaisical approach have not been able to quell the crisis between the two communities. We entered a peace accord with the state government and security operative in the state.
“We stand by the accord but often times the Okoloba people harassed our people by assaulting them, and our pleas on the state government to expedite action and called the Okolobians to order fell on deaf ears allowing the Okoloba community people to use their mercenaries military uniforms and bandits to kill our people”.
The two communities had on January 27, 2024, locked horns, leading to the death of three of persons identified as, Igho Meshack, Godspower Awusa and Okiemute Agbabuleke.
As of the time of filing this report, all efforts to reach the Commanding Officer of 3 Battalion, Effurun and Commanding Officer, 181 Amphibious Battalion, Agbor, Delta State for comments proved abortive.
Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, (PPRO), Delta state command, Asaba, SP Bright Edafe said he has not been formally briefed about the situation and could not make comments.
3 killed, many injured as bloody communal clash rocks Delta
(SAHARAREPORTERS)
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Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant, others in Zamfara
Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant, others in Zamfara
A servant of the Emir of Zamfara named Alhaji Buhari (Shamaki) in a video has pleaded with the monarch to ensure their release from kidnappers’ den.
Last week, bandits raided the palace of the Emir, Alhaji Bello Muhammad Bunu, killing three persons and abducting some locals.
According to residents, the bandits raided the town at 10pm on Wednesday and targeted the mansion of Nasarawa State’s former Military Administrator, Colonel Bala Muhammad Mande (rtd).
The Emir was, however, taken away by security agents to Gusau.
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In the video, the abducted servant and other men were seen with eyes blocked with pieces of cloths and surrounded by the bandits, while one of them (Shamaki) urged the Emir to show compassion and help in their release.
Invoking the name of Allah for mercy and support, he said they are over 600 individuals in need of assistance to go back home and continue providing food for their families.
He said, “We are calling on the Emir of Zamfara to have sympathy on us, in the name of Allah, and help our release.
“We are just looking for what to eat and feed our families. Even if one has nothing, waking up with something to eat and feed one’s family is enough.
“I am your Shamaki, Alhaji Buhari. Please and please, Your Highness, help us, your people who are in need of your help. We are over 600 in the bush.”
Terrorists release video of kidnapped palace servant, others in Zamfara
(DailyTrust)
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Appeal court takes over NURTW case as NIC withdraws
Appeal court takes over NURTW case as NIC withdraws
The National Industrial Court has withdrawn from a case involving Alhaji Najeem Usman Yasin, Board of Trustees chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa’s ambition to return as president of the union over lack of jurisdiction.
The industrial court’s decision was made to avoid conflict with the Court of Appeal, where the matter is already being heard.
Before the NIC announced its decision to hands-off the case, the defendants’ counsel, Mr. O.I. Olorundare SAN, had informed the court that the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, and that the industrial court could not continue to adjudicate on the same matter.
The counsel cited authorities to support his claim, adding that the National Industrial Court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the Court of Appeal.
The presiding judge, O.O. Oyewunmi, struck out the case, stating that the Appeal Court had taken over the matter and that the Industrial Court must respect the hierarchy of courts.
Alhaji Yasin and six others took the case to the Appeal Court, challenging the decision of the industrial court recognising a delegates’ conference held on May 24, 2023, where Baruwa was proclaimed as President of the union for a second term in office.
With the latest NIC judgement, both parties will now proceed to defend their positions at the Court of Appeal and await the final judgement.
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Inspector arrested with snatched car
Inspector arrested with snatched car
A Police Inspector, Nkwa Nnamdi, attached to 23 Police Mobile Force, Keffi, Lagos State, has been arrested and detained for being in possession of a car snatched at gunpoint.
This was after an unregistered Toyota Camry saloon car snatched at gunpoint was found in his possession.
Incidentally, the car was reported stolen by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, M. Alamutu, attached to 2 PMF, Keffi, Lagos State.
The car belonged to Alamutu’s younger brother, Daniel Ayomide, and was snatched at gunpoint on April 22.
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When Inspector Nnamdi was questioned on how he got the car, he claimed that the vehicle was handed over to him by a man he simply identified as Evans at Eternal Filling Station, Iju Road, Lagos State for him to drive the vehicle to Benin in Edo State.
A Situation Report stated: “On 23rd of April at about 4pm, an information was received from ASP Alamutu attached to 2PMF Keffi Lagos, that his younger brother namely, Daniel Ayomide unregistered Toyota Camry s/car white colour was stolen on gun point on the 22rd of April 2024 at about 8:30pm, was sighted along Iju road.”
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