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Bandits kidnap Katsina 91-year-old monarch, kill three in Kaduna
Bandits have kidnapped a 91-year-old village head of Kunduru, Alhaji Ibrahim Ahmed, in the Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Gunmen also abducted 13 travellers in the Faskari Local Government Area of the state.
The suspected bandits invaded the monarch’s residence in Kunduru when most of the residents had gone to bed and whisked him away as they headed for the forest.
A leader in the village confirmed the victim as the father of Kashimu Ibrahim, one of the permanent secretaries serving with the Katsina State Government.
One of the monarch’s sons also confirmed the incident to journalists in Katsina on Saturday, saying the hoodlums attacked the village riding on motorcycles.
He said the bandits came Friday night when most residents of the village were asleep and moved straight to the monarch’s residence and abducted him.
He said the monarch had been sick and wondered why they kidnapped a sick old man.
“As we speak, his abductors are yet to contact the family,” the son added.
When contacted, spokesman for the Katsina State Police Command, Superintendent of Police, Gambo Isah, said he was not aware of the incident.
“I am not aware of that incident,” he said.
He explained that the victims were travelling to Funtua from Mai Gora to collect loans from a bank provided through a family support programme.
The police spokesman said three persons later escaped from the bandits.
He added that the police were making efforts to ensure that the abductees were rescued alive.
He said, “What happened was that 13 women from Mai Gora were travelling to Funtua for this family support loan facilities from a bank, somewhere before Dan Rimi village; these bandits came from the bush and shot at the tyres of the vehicle they were traveling in, forcing the driver to stop. Three women escaped while the remaining nine and the driver were abducted.
“We are making serious efforts to ensure that the nine women and the driver who are still in captivity are rescued alive. The incident happened at 10 a.m.”
Another group of bandits reportedly aided by some youths have attacked some communities in the Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, leading to the death of three persons.
A man suspected to have collaborated with the bandits was reportedly lynched by an angry mob on Saturday.
Kaduna State’s Commissioner for Internal Security & Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the killings in a statement, saying the police “are investigating the possible collusion of some youths and the bandits in the communities.”
Aruwan said the attacks started in Ungwan Sha’awa, where the bandits killed one Ubangida Dogo in his home, while his son, Jude, was injured.
The commissioner said that the hoodlums also attacked Ungwan Galadima in the same locality and killed one Bulus Gwamna.
He added that another attack by the bandits in Ungwan Gamu claimed the life of one Daniel Danlami.
The statement read in part, “Security agencies are investigating alleged collaboration with bandits by some locals, during recent disturbing attacks in Kajuru Local Government Area.
“The sequence of reported attacks began in Ungwan Sha’awa in Kajuru local government area, where armed bandits killed one Ubangida Dogo in his home. According to the report, his son, Jude Ubangida was injured by the bandits and is receiving treatment in hospital.
“As the bandits withdrew from the village, they also attacked Ungwan Galadima in the same locality and killed one Bulus Gwamna. In Ungwan Gamu along the same trail, one Daniel Danlami was similarly killed by the marauding bandits.”
Preliminary investigations, Aruwan said, suggested that the bandits conducted the attacks with the aid of some local youths.
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I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
I’m alive, Obasanjo reacts to death rumour
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has said he is alive, hale and hearty.
He stated this in reaction to rumours of his death being reportedly spread on some social media platforms.
He spoke in Osogbo, Osun State, during the inauguration of the Old-Garage/Oke-Fia Road reconstructed by Governor Ademola Adeleke.
Obasanjo said those who wanted him dead were spreading the rumour of his death on the social media.
He said, “I heard the rumour that I was dead. I saw it on the social media. I quickly told my children and my relations that it was not true and that I’m alive.
“Those that want me dead, that is their wish, but God still keeps me alive.”
Obasanjo praised Adeleke for his performance in Osun and charged the governor to keep up the work.
Governor Adeleke assured the people of the state that his administration would complete all the ongoing projects.
“My dear people of Osun State, our administration has constructed over 120 kilometres of roads across the state.
“Two major flyovers are also progressing to completion at Osogbo while work is progressing at the Ile Ife Flyover and Ilesa dualisation.”
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Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
Tinubu jets out to France on three-day visit
President Bola Tinubu will travel to France today (Wednesday) for a three-day state visit at the instance of the French president.
A statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed this.
It said, “The Nigerian leader’s three-day visit, which will focus on strengthening political, economic, and cultural relations and establishing more opportunities for partnership, particularly in agriculture, security, education, health, youth engagement and employment, innovation, and energy transition, promises significant benefits for Nigeria.”
Onanuga said Tinubu and Macron would harmonise positions on stimulating more interest in exchange programmes that focus on skill development for youths and improving their competencies in automation, entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership.
“Both leaders will participate in political and diplomatic meetings highlighting shared values on finance, solid minerals, trade and investments, and communication,” he added.
“They will also witness a session by the France-Nigeria Business Council, which oversees private sector participation in economic development.”
The presidential adviser stated that the Nigerian first lady and her French counterpart would discuss solutions for empowering women, children, and the most vulnerable through the Renewed Hope initiative.
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Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
Yahaya Bello reports to EFCC office with lawyers
A former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Tuesday visited the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to honour another invitation extended to him over alleged misappropriation of funds.
Bello went to the anti-graft office with his lawyers in the morning.
The ex-Kogi governor reportedly drove himself to the EFCC’s office in a black Toyota Hilux van with some lawyers.
He was said to have been taken by some operatives of the agency and are currently being grilled.
This is coming after the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed a suit brought by some state governments challenging the constitutionality of the agency.
The EFCC at the last hearing on November 14, sought the adjournment till November 27 in the fresh case it instituted against Bello.
It stated that the 30-day window was still running for the summons earlier issued.
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