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70 vigilantes feared killed in bandits’ ambush in Plateau
70 vigilantes feared killed in bandits’ ambush in Plateau
He said the incident occurred just one kilometer away from “the main Kukawa town.”
“We have buried more than 60 in Kukawa alone this morning. It is likely that more bodies could be recovered from either side,” he said.
Musa Ibrahim, a resident of Bunyun, Nyalun ward, Bashar district, Wase Local Government Area, said the bandits attacked the community and killed 10 vigilantes, who were providing security in the area.
He said the attackers also burnt many houses in the community.
He added that vigilantes from different communities, including those from Plateau and Taraba States, had been invited and camped in various areas within Wase, following incessant attacks by the bandits.
He said on Sunday morning, the vigilantes moved into the forest to engage the bandits.
“In our community, 10 vigilantes were killed–five from Plateau and five from Taraba. They were buried this morning”, Ibrahim said.
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Residents of Kukawa community alleged that the vigilantes who were on their way to the forest attacked their community and looted their belongings.
The chairman of the vigilante group, Baffa, said “Around 1:30 am, while I was sleeping, I started hearing gunshots and began to ask myself what was happening. People started saying armed robbers had attacked the community, and when I went out, I later found out they were vigilantes who had come from Dogon Ruwan Safiyo, en route to fight bandits in their hideouts, because we have hundreds of bandits hiding in the forest close to the community.
“But to our surprise, the vigilantes started beating innocent residents of the community. They vandalized shops and looted phones. They also entered people’s homes and seized over 150 phones. They seized almost 30 motorcycles from the residents, claiming they would ride them to the forest. They were even accusing us of hiding the bandits in the villages. We told them that we were not hiding criminals, that the criminals were in the forest, and they should follow them to the area.
“They, then headed to the forest, but 20 minutes later, we started hearing gunshots from that direction, suggesting a clash between them. A moment later, we started seeing some of the vigilantes withdrawing, saying they were overwhelmed by the bandits. So, this morning, we reported to the DPO and other security forces in the area’’,Baffa said.
Speaking to Daily Trust on the incident, Shapi’i Sambo, a youth leader in Wase, said, “The incident happened yesterday (Sunday), and many of the vigilantes were killed.
“We are gathering information from some communities to know the number of those killed in the incident. But a lot of the vigilantes were killed. Maybe by tomorrow, we will be able to know the real casualty figures.”
70 vigilantes feared killed in bandits’ ambush in Plateau
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“No Calls, No Love”: Woman Shares Pain of Being Single at 50
“No Calls, No Love”: Woman Shares Pain of Being Single at 50
A 49-year-old woman has stirred emotional reactions online after sharing her distress over remaining single and unmarried as she approaches her 50th birthday.
In a video posted on social media, the visibly emotional woman expressed deep frustration about her personal life, revealing that she has never experienced open romantic interest from a partner. According to her, no one has ever directly expressed love for her or indicated a desire to marry her.
She lamented what she described as a complete absence of communication typically associated with relationships, such as phone calls, text messages, or meaningful emotional connections. Comparing her situation with that of others, she questioned why her experience has been markedly different.
As her milestone birthday draws closer in June, the woman said the weight of her situation has become increasingly difficult to bear. She suggested that her prolonged singlehood might be linked to deeper underlying issues and indicated she may seek spiritual guidance in an attempt to understand her circumstances.
Her emotional outpouring has since sparked conversations on social media, with many users expressing sympathy, while others highlighted broader societal pressures surrounding marriage and age.
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“No Calls, No Love”: Woman Shares Pain of Being Single at 50
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Viral Threesome Video: Sisi Alagbo’s Husband Accepts Responsibility, Seeks Forgiveness
Viral Threesome Video: Sisi Alagbo’s Husband Accepts Responsibility, Seeks Forgiveness
The husband of popular Nigerian social media personality Eniola Fagbemi, widely known as Sisi Alagbo, Akeem Adesola has publicly apologised following the circulation of a private video involving himself, his wife and another woman that triggered widespread reactions online.
The video surfaced earlier this week and quickly spread across WhatsApp groups, Telegram channels, gossip blogs and other social media platforms, generating intense public debate and criticism.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page on Thursday, Adesola Akeem accepted responsibility for the incident and expressed remorse over the embarrassment and disappointment caused by the controversy.
“I write with a deep sense of responsibility and sincere remorse to extend my heartfelt apologies to my family, friends, business associates, religious leaders, fans, loved ones, and the entire Nigerian public over the recent incident involving a leaked scandal,” he wrote.
“I acknowledge the disappointment, embarrassment, and concern this situation has caused, and I take full responsibility for my actions.”
Akeem said his behaviour fell below the standards expected by people who had supported and trusted him over the years. He also apologised specifically to his family members, supporters, business associates and religious community.
“To my fans and supporters, I deeply regret letting you down,” he added.
According to him, the incident has become a period of personal reflection, noting that he intends to rebuild trust and make better decisions moving forward.
“I am committed to making better decisions, rebuilding trust, and upholding integrity in both my private and public life going forward,” he stated.
Sisi Alagbo had earlier reacted to the controversy through a statement shared on her verified Facebook account on Wednesday. She apologised to followers and supporters, saying the situation had left her emotionally distressed.
“I own my mistakes, and I apologize with all sincerity for the video circulating online. I am deeply sorry to everyone who felt disappointed in me,” she wrote.
The incident has continued to dominate conversations on Nigerian social media, with reactions ranging from criticism to calls for privacy and restraint in sharing sensitive personal materials online.
Some social media users also raised concerns over the growing trend of leaked private content and cyberbullying, urging the public to avoid further circulation of the video.
Sisi Alagbo became widely known online through her promotion of herbal products and lifestyle content. She gained additional national attention during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco after a viral moment involving Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.
The couple has not disclosed whether legal action will be pursued regarding the source of the leaked material.
Viral Threesome Video: Sisi Alagbo’s Husband Accepts Responsibility, Seeks Forgiveness
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Lagos faces major power outage after twin failures at Egbin, transmission line
Lagos faces major power outage after twin failures at Egbin, transmission line
Lagos is facing a widespread power outage after a critical double disruption knocked out a major chunk of electricity supply to the nation’s commercial hub.
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) said a sudden shutdown of the Egbin Power Station and a transmission line failure had significantly weakened power delivery to the state, forcing emergency load-shedding measures.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the system operator disclosed that the Egbin plant suffered a major operational disturbance late on April 28, wiping out its entire output and tightening supply constraints across Lagos.
The incident has also sparked unconfirmed reports of a contractor’s death at the facility, though officials have yet to verify the claim or provide details on what may have occurred.
According to NISO, the disruption happened at about 8:21 p.m., when Egbin’s generation abruptly dropped from approximately 641 megawatts to zero.
The outage was traced to critical equipment failure within the plant, specifically the breakdown of its central compressor and a malfunction in the circulating water pump system. The faults forced an immediate shutdown of all generating units to protect the facility from further damage.
The situation was further worsened by a transmission constraint limiting power flow into Lagos.
“Power supply to the Lagos region is currently further restricted due to the forced outage of the Osogbo–Ikeja West 330kV transmission line,” the operator said, noting that the fault has hampered the evacuation of available electricity into the Lagos load centre.
The combined impact of the generation collapse and transmission failure has created a major supply gap, prompting authorities to ration electricity to stabilise the grid and prevent a broader system failure.
NISO said contingency measures have been activated, including redistributing available power among distribution companies and prioritising critical infrastructure.
Efforts are also underway to ramp up generation from other plants to cushion the impact on consumers.
The agency apologised for the disruption, acknowledging that Lagos and surrounding areas have been hardest hit, and assured residents that stakeholders are working to restore normal supply as quickly as possible.
Located in Ikorodu, Egbin Power Station remains Nigeria’s largest thermal plant on the national grid, with an installed capacity exceeding 1,300MW. Its strategic importance means any outage typically triggers immediate and widespread supply shortages, especially in Lagos, the country’s biggest electricity market.
The Osogbo–Ikeja West 330kV line is equally vital, serving as a key transmission backbone that channels power into Lagos from other parts of the country.
The latest incident once again underscores the vulnerability of Nigeria’s power infrastructure, where isolated failures in generation or transmission can quickly cascade into large-scale outages, highlighting the urgent need for system upgrades and improved maintenance.
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