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Mob sets bank robber’s corpse ablaze in Abuja
Mob sets bank robber’s corpse ablaze in Abuja
A suspected armed robber was mobbed to death in Abuja on Thursday and his corpse set ablaze after a bank robbery.
The robbery occurred at a local bank around 5:30pm when a gang of armed assailants arrived in two unmarked vehicles.
Before robbing the bank, the criminals had launched an attack on the nearby police station along Toto road, resulting in the death of one Inspector Abila.
According to a police source, the robbers opened fire indiscriminately on the police station, leading to the fatal shooting of Inspector Abila.
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Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants then proceeded to the FirstBank branch located at the roundabout, where they fired shots and attempted to access the strong room without success. They managed to seize some cash from the counters after shooting a security guard who sought refuge in the bank’s security house.
Responding swiftly to the robbery, a joint team comprising police, soldiers, vigilantes, and hunters engaged the robbers in a fierce gun battle, resulting in the death of two of the assailants. In a show of anger and frustration, an enraged mob seized one of the bodies and set it alight.
FCT Police Commissioner CP Benneth Igweh later arrived at the scene with additional officers and confirmed the deaths of two robbers during the exchange of gunfire. He praised the combined efforts of security forces for their swift response in thwarting the attack, while also expressing condolences to the family of the slain inspector.
Mob sets bank robber’s corpse ablaze in Abuja
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Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
A pastor named John Ogbonna, who is said to hail from Ohazara in Ebonyi State, has reportedly passed away while fasting and praying for the situation in Nigeria.
A distressing video reveals the lifeless body of Pastor Ogbonna on a mountain along Arab Road in Kubwa area of Abuja.
It is reported that the pastor had been fasting and praying in the area before his tragic death.
In the video, a voice speaking in Igbo says, “Ebonyi people, Ohaozara people, see where our brother ended. Pastor John Ogbonna.
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He is on the mountain along Arab Road in Abuja, where he died since yesterday (September 22). Today is the 23rd day of September, 2024. Please spread this information to reach his family or anyone who knows him.”
A follower of the late pastor said “His lifeless body was discovered alongside his Bible and other prayer materials, causing sorrow among his congregation, who were awaiting his return.”
The follower added, “He was known for his deep faith and commitment to spiritual retreats, often going to the mountain for extended periods of prayer. The church community is mourning the loss of their spiritual leader, praying for his peaceful rest.”
Nigerian pastor dies during ‘fasting and prayer’ on Abuja mountain
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Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
Suspected hacker has taken over the WhatsApp number of one of the ministers in President Bola Tinubu’s government, Professor Tahir Mamman.
A statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Education, on Friday, said the Minister of Education’s number is now being used by the unauthorized individual.
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It reads : “The Office of the Honourable Minister of Education, Professor Tahir Mamman OON, SAN is informing the general public that the Minister’s WhatsApp number has been hacked and is currently being used by unauthorized individual. We deeply regret any inconvenience this might cause and urge everyone to disregard any message of request received from the said number until further notice.
“The matter has been reported to the relevant authorities and is under investigation. We advise all members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.”
Hacker takes over Tinubu’s minister WhatsApp number
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Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
Court grants N5m bail to whistleblower, PIDO
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to Isaac Bristol, the alleged whistleblower behind the PIDOMNigeria account on X (formerly Twitter), following his arrest by the police.
Justice Emeka Nwite approved Bristol’s bail at N5 million with one surety of the same amount.
The ruling came after a motion on notice was submitted by Deji Adeyanju, who led the legal team defending Bristol.
In delivering his ruling, Justice Nwite stated that the defendant must surrender his passport to the court and that the surety should reside in Abuja.
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Additionally, the surety is required to provide evidence of three years of tax clearance and submit two passport-sized photographs along with an affidavit of means.
Bristol has been in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre since September 11.
He faces charges of alleged treason, mobilizing support during the #EndBadGovernance protests, making false money-laundering claims against President Bola Tinubu, and unlawfully handling classified government documents in violation of the Official Secrets Act of 1962.
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