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JUST-IN: Many feared dead as two-storey building collapses in Anambra market
JUST-IN: Many feared dead as two-storey building collapses in Anambra market
A building has collapsed at Eke Amawbia Market in Awka, Anambra State, leaving many feared dead.
The tragic incident happened at about 12 noon on Thursday, causing panic in the area.
Eyewitnesses report that a two-storey shop building suddenly crumbled, burying numerous vegetable traders beneath the debris.
It was learnt that one person has been rescued and rushed to Amawbia Maternity Home for urgent medical attention, but many more are believed to be trapped inside the wreckage.
A large contingent of police officers has arrived at the scene to coordinate rescue efforts and maintain order.
Traders, who witnessed the collapse, blamed the disaster on substandard engineering work, alleging that the building’s structural integrity had been compromised.
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The rescue operation is ongoing, with emergency responders working tirelessly to search for survivors amid the rubble
The atmosphere at the market is tense, with onlookers anxiously waiting for news of loved ones feared trapped in the building.
The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with many calling for an investigation into the cause of the collapse.
Authorities have yet to comment on the incident, but promised to release a statement soon.
As the rescue efforts continue, the death toll remains uncertain, but fears are mounting that the tragedy may have claimed multiple lives.
The Amawbia Market, a bustling commercial hub, has been plunged into mourning, with traders and residents struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss.
The incident has raised questions about the safety of buildings in the area, sparking concerns about potential risks to occupants.
JUST-IN: Many feared dead as two-storey building collapses in Anambra market
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LG Polls: Hoodlums set Akwa Ibom electoral commission office ablaze
LG Polls: Hoodlums set Akwa Ibom electoral commission office ablaze
Hoodlums have set the Akwa Ibom State Independent Electoral Commission office in Ibiono Ibom Local Government Area of the state on fire.
The Police Command in Akwa Ibom confirmed the attack, leaving many to wonder if this was a deliberate attempt to disrupt the local government elections
In a chat with journalists in Ugo on Saturday, the police public relations officer (PPRO), ASP Timfon John, said that all electoral materials meant for the election were not consumed by the fire.
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Ms John said that the command had reinforced security at all the AKISIEC offices and strategic locations in the state.
“Some hoodlums partly touched the AKISIEC office in Ibiono
“Ibom, but election materials remained intact, election is also ongoing,” he said.
LG Polls: Hoodlums set Akwa Ibom electoral commission office ablaze
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Man kills newlywed wife, sets room ablaze in Lagos
Man kills newlywed wife, sets room ablaze in Lagos
A tragic incident occurred at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe in Ikorodu, Lagos State, where 30-year-old Motunayo Olaniyi reportedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death following a heated argument.
According to a statement from the Lagos State Police Command, delivered by its spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin on Saturday, the incident took place on Friday.
Olaniyi allegedly stabbed his 25-year-old wife multiple times during the altercation, locked her inside their room, and then set it on fire. He later inflicted wounds on himself.
A team of policemen who arrived at the scene were however said to have extinguished the fire and after that discovered Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds.
The statement read in part, “A distress call was received on October 4 at Ikorodu Division that a newly wedded couple, one Motunrayo Olaniyi, aged 30, and his wife Olajumoke, aged 25 years, allegedly engaged in a domestic scuffle in their room at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe, Ikorodu.
“In the process, the husband reportedly stabbed the wife to death, locked her in the room, and set it ablaze, while he inflicted wounds on himself.
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“Police from the Ikorodu Division responded to a distress call and put out the fire. They found Olajumoke’s lifeless body with abdominal wounds.”
The police spokesperson further stated that Olaniyi was rescued and rushed to a nearby hospital where he was treated and discharged before being taken into police custody.
According to him, a preliminary investigation later revealed that the suspect stabbed his wife during the altercation and inflicted minor wounds on himself.
“The corpse has been deposited at Ikorodu General Hospital morgue for autopsy. Investigation is in progress,” he concluded.
Man kills newlywed wife, sets room ablaze in Lagos
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Four South African police officers arrested for robbing Nigerian man of jewelries
Four South African police officers arrested for robbing Nigerian man of jewelries
They are accused of stealing jewelry valued at R20 million (approximately N1.9 billion) in a high-profile robbery case.
The officers, identified as Jacobus Groenewald, Bradley Minnaar, Mthuthuzeli Mafanya, and Bathandwa Soldati, appeared before the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on October 3.
Reports indicate that the suspects carried out the robbery using their official uniforms and police vehicles, claiming to be in pursuit of a wanted Nigerian national.
However, they left behind crucial evidence, including fingerprints and DNA, which led to their arrest.
It is believed that a total of eight officers were involved in the robbery.
“Those caught are four of the eight officers behind the entire operation,” a source disclosed.
“They entered the home of a wealthy Nigerian, pretending to search for a wanted individual. Instead, they made off with jewelry valued at R20 million.
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“They left their fingerprints all over the crime scene, taking luxury items like Rolex watches, gold bracelets, emeralds, and ivory pieces. Everything they stole was from high-end brands. Although they clearly planned the heist, their actions were careless. The officers came from different stations, but they had formed a syndicate,” the source revealed.
“They even placed fake number plates on their SAPS vehicles, but the police tracking system still placed them at the scene of the crime.
“In the police force, both DNA and fingerprints are kept on record, which made it easy to link them to the crime after the homeowner filed a report.”
The Provincial Community Police Board condemned their actions, calling it a severe breach of public trust and a blow to confidence in the police force.
FC van Wyk, a police spokesperson, confirmed the arrests and stated that the Western Cape Anti-Corruption Unit is leading the investigation.
“On September 14, at approximately 1:35 a.m., a house robbery took place at the residence of a foreign national on Sunset Avenue, Llandudno, allegedly involving several police officers. The case was initially reported at Hout Bay police station and later transferred to the Western Cape Anti-Corruption Unit for further investigation,” van Wyk said.
Four South African police officers arrested for robbing Nigerian man of jewelries
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