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Bolanle Raheem: Lagos CP orders transfer of all police at Ajah station
The Lagos State Police Command has transferred all its personnel at the Ajah police station where two Nigerians were murdered by some of its officers in December 2022.
Spokesman for the Lagos police, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this on Monday in a series of tweets, adding the Lagos Police Commissioner, Abiodun Alabi, gave the order.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc has already effected the transfer out of ALL personnel of the division, with replacement from other divisions. This would fully materialise in a couple of days,” Hundeyin tweeted.
The development is coming days after Drambi Vandi, an assistant superintendent of police attached to the Ajiwe police station, was nailed in the shooting incident in the Ajah area that led to the death of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer.
The incident sparked widespread criticism, while the Lagos State government filed a one-count charge of unlawful killing against Vandi.
Subsequently, the officer was remanded at the Ikoyi correctional centre pending legal advice from the state directorate of public prosecution (DPP).
Vandi has also been suspended by the Police Service Commission (PSC).
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Six members of CAN women’s wing killed in Taraba auto crash
Six members of CAN women’s wing killed in Taraba auto crash
A fatal road accident in Nigeria’s middle belt State of Taraba has claimed the lives of six women, authorities said on Sunday.
The victims are said to be members of the Women Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (WOWICAN), Taraba State chapter.
They met their end after an 18-seater bus conveying them lost control and somersaulted.
The victims were being conveyed from Gembu, the headquarters of the Sardauna Local Government, after attending a conference on the Mambilla Plateau when the incident happened.
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The State government confirmed the incident, describing it as heartbreaking and devastating.
In a press statement by Emmanuel Bello, a spokesperson for Governor Agbu Kefas, the state government condoled with the family of the victims, CAN leadership, WOWICAN, and the entire Christian community in the state.
The Governor described the event as a Black Sunday and stated that the circumstances of their death were regrettably tragic.
The governor pledged his administration’s continuous commitment to safer roads, especially within areas that poses great threats to lives and has directed that local government chairmen maintain existing roads with proper traffic controls, signage and basic repairs.
The statement added that he would work to minimise the sad occurrences of road mishaps occasioned by bad roads in the state
Six members of CAN women’s wing killed in Taraba auto crash
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Health worker stabbed to death in Minna
Health worker stabbed to death in Minna
A 35-year-old health worker identified as Umar Mohammed was stabbed to death by hoodlums in Gbeganu area of Minna, Niger State capital.
Sources said the deceased, a staff of a private clinic in Minna, was returning home after attending to a patient when he ran into hoodlums fighting with dangerous weapons.
The fight was said to have broken out between hoodlums at a wedding reception in Gbeganu, during which some people were injured.
Residents said activities of hoodlums have led to disruption of peace in Minna, the state capital, in recent times.
They said areas usually affected include Kpakungu, Maitumbi, Fadikpe, Gbeganu, Soje, Obgomosho, Unguwan-Daji, Limawa, Barikin-Sale, Kwangila, among others.
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The spokesperson of the State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to the Daily trust.
“On 17/5/2024 at about 2200hrs, it was reported at Kpakungu Div that there was a wedding ceremony at Gbeganu area, while some miscreants from the Area reportedly led by one Ukasha and others armed with dangerous weapons attacked a victim named Umar Mohammed 35yrs,” the PPRO said.
“The victim was inflicted with serious injury on the head, and he was rushed to Gen Hospital Minna, where he later gave up the ghost and was confirmed dead by the doctor.”
Abiodun said two suspects had been arrested, adding that effort was ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Health worker stabbed to death in Minna
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Gunmen invade Ebonyi village, behead 2, kidnap 7, raze houses
Gunmen invade Ebonyi village, behead 2, kidnap 7, raze houses
Residents of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State were enveloped by trepidation and anguish over the weekend after a deadly attack on the enclave.
A clutch of rampaging warlords were said to have attacked the locality on Saturday leaving deaths and destruction in their wake.
At least two persons were grisly murdered and properties worth millions of naira destroyed as the suspected warlords unleashed terror on Ikachi village in the Akparata area of the local government.
It was learned that the two killed were beheaded while seven persons were kidnapped and five houses burnt down.
The President-General of Effiulm Community, Dr James Agena, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday.
According to the statement, the attackers, suspected to be Ezza warriors, struck the village early morning of yesterday, killing two persons and kidnapping seven persons.
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The statement read: “I write to put you on notice that this morning at 3 am (alleged) Ezza warriors attacked Ikachi village in Akparata area of Effium resulting in the killing and beheading of two men, seven Effium natives were abducted (five women and two men), a total of 12 people sustained gunshot wounds while five houses were burnt down.
“The deceased are Obinna Aje, 19 years and Ogenyi Abowu, 78 years.
“This latest attack is in addition to (alleged), Ezza warriors attack on Effium urban last Sunday, May 12, 2024, where one Mrs. Cecelia Omah was killed and her head severed.
“This is an attack too many on the peace-loving people of Effium. I call on the government of Ebonyi State and the security agencies to promptly arrest and prosecute all those involved in the genocidal act.
“This is equally coming on the heels of an invitation by the new peace committee on May 21, 2024, for the reading of the government White Paper on Effium crisis to the two warring factions.”
It will be recalled that the crises which started in 2021, have claimed many lives, many displaced and property worth billions of naira destroyed.
Confirming the attack, Police spokesperson, Ukandu Joshua, said the command was aware of the attack and had launched investigation into the matter.
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