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Army, DSS foil attack in Sokoto, kill seven terrorists

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2 weeks ago

April 27, 2024

Army, DSS foil attack in Sokoto, kill seven terrorists

The Nigerian Army and Department of State Services troops effectively collaborated to foil a terrorist attack in Sokoto State, neutralizing seven militants and confiscating a cache of weapons.

Upon receiving a distress call in Modachi, located in the Isa Local Government Area of the state, the joint operation intercepted an armed group with malicious intent, as detailed in a statement on its X handle on Friday.

The synchronized endeavor led to the elimination of seven terrorists and the retrieval of seven AK-47 rifles, four motorbikes, two mobile phones, and four machetes.

The statement read, “Nigerian Army troops deployed for counter-terrorism operations in the North West region in conjunction with a team from the Department of State Services in a swift and coordinated effort to avert a potential disaster to save lives in Sokoto State, responded to a distress call, which resulted in the interception of an armed terrorist group on a rampage to wreak havoc in the Modachi general area of Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

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“The joint operation led to the elimination of some of the terrorists and the recovery of a significant cache of arms. The terrorists, who were in transit with several motorbikes, were met with strong resistance from the security forces, leading to the elimination of seven terrorists. The troops also recovered seven AK-47 rifles, four motorbikes, two mobile phones, and four machetes.”

According to the Army, the successful operation highlighted the commitment of security forces to combating terrorism and restoring peace in the region, averting a potential disaster and saving lives in the state.

“The successful operation is a testament to the dedication of the security forces in combating terrorism and restoring peace in troubled regions. The swift and decisive response by the troops and the DSS team undoubtedly averted a potential disaster and saved several lives in Sokoto State,” the Army added.

Army, DSS foil attack in Sokoto, kill seven terrorists

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Just in: Many residents burnt to death in Lagos explosion

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1 min ago

May 8, 2024

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Just in: Many residents burnt to death in Lagos explosion

Another fatal explosion has rocked a location in Lagos State with some casualties recorded.

The Lagos State Police Command confirmed another gas explosion within the state. Confirming the incident, State Police Public Relations Officer SP Benjamin Hundeyin stated, “It is just a week and we have recorded another gas explosion at a gas retail shop, this time in Ibeju-Lekki.”

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Expressing regret over the event, Hundeyin added, “Sadly, two persons died, three persons sustained injuries and four shops got razed.”

He emphasized the importance of preventive measures, urging, “Let us prevent avoidable deaths. Let us be safety-conscious at all times.”

Lagos has recorded some explosions in the past with the state lawmakers planning to make laws to better regulate the sale of gas and where gas shops should be located.

Just in: Many residents burnt to death in Lagos explosion

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Tragedy as generator fumes kills mother, child in Delta

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25 mins ago

May 8, 2024

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Tragedy as generator fumes kills mother, child in Delta

A mother and her child died after breathing fumes from a generator at their home in Asaba, the Delta state capital.

SP Bright Edafe, the command’s spokeswoman, shared the tragic news online, writing:

‘’Generator fume is dangerous. It kills!!!

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A mother and son died in Asaba two days ago while her daughter is currently receiving treatment at the hospital. What happened? while the generator was working, it started raining, so they moved the generator somewhere inside the house and continued using it. Unfortunately, they slept off and that was how they died of suspected generator emissions(carbon monoxide) and her daughter was rushed to the hospital. This is not the first time we have recorded this incident in Delta. it’s important we know, learn, and educate others”.

Tragedy as generator fumes kills mother, child in Delta

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Father of 12 found dead in Bayelsa brothel after sexual escapade

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9 hours ago

May 8, 2024

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Father of 12 found dead in Bayelsa brothel after sexual escapade

In Bayelsa State, a middle-aged man has died in a brothel after allegedly lodging with a commercial worker.

The lifeless body of the yet-to-identified man was found on Tuesday in a room at the brothel located in the State Capital, Yenagoa.

According to reports, the deceased, who is said to be a father of 12 children visited the brothel to meet his regular customer at Tombia-Amassoma Road axis of Yenagoa.

The deceased, aged 40, from Delta State, was said to be battling stroke before the unfortunate incident, residents of the area disclosed.

He was said to have left home around 8 am on Tuesday to meet a prostitute as he was of the customers to the commercial sex workers at the brothel, but he was later found dead in the quarters.

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All the commercial sex workers fled on noticing that the man had died.

As at the time of visiting the scene, people living around the area were trying to get the identity of the deceased in order to contact the relative to evacuate the corpse for burial.

It was gathered that security operatives have previously raided the brothel and earmarked it as a red-light zone.

The commander of Vigilante Group of Nigeria, VGN, in Bayelsa State, Mr Tolumobofa Akpoebibo Jonathan, confirmed the incident.

According to him, the deceased is a 40-year-old father of 12 from Delta State.