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Boat mishap claims 12 lives – Nasarawa assembly

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Boat mishap claims 12 lives – Nasarawa assembly
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has said that 12 people died in a boat mishap at river Kogi Kungra Kamfani in Arikiya electoral ward of Lafia Local of Government Area of the state on Aug. 20.
Alhaji Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Speaker of the House, made this known during an emergency sitting of the House on Thursday in Lafia.
Abdullahi condoled with the State and Lafia Local Government over the unfortunate incident.
He also condoled with the bereaved families over the death of their loved ones.
“It is very sad that we lost 12 people, comprising men and women, in boat mishap in Arikiya, Lafia LGA.
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“Nineteen people were on board, 12 died and seven rescued. Lafia LGA and our dear state have been thrown into mourning over this sad incident,” he said.
The House, which described the incident as unfortunate, however, urged the family, the people of Lafia LGA and the state government to bear the irreparable loss.
“On behalf of myself, Honourable members and the staff, we condole with the bereaved families, Lafia LGA and the state government over their death.
“We pray for the repose of their souls,” the speaker said.
He prayed God to forgive the victims their shortcomings and grant them eternal rest.
The lawmakers later observed a minute silence in honour of the departed souls.

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Four bandits, including notorious leader, killed in Kaduna operation

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Four bandits, including notorious leader, killed in Kaduna operation

Security forces have reported to the Kaduna state government that troops of Operation Whirl Punch neutralized four bandits, including one notorious bandit leader, during fighting patrols in Giwa Local Government Area of the state at the weekend.

According to the operational feedback, the troops conducted the special fighting patrol first to Tumburku village and then projected the same to Sabon Sara, both in Giwa LGA.

Samuel Aruwan, Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

“Acting on credible intelligence, the troops sighted bandits fleeing the latter location and engaged the criminals in hot pursuit. The troops neutralized two of the bandits and recovered a range of items including a motorcycle, a mobile phone, gas lighters, tobacco, assorted charms, and a polythene bag containing petrol.

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“Another leg of the operation was conducted at Basurfe village, southwest of Kindandan. The troops fought through an ambush and forced the bandits to flee on motorcycles. A vigorous pursuit resulted in two more bandits being neutralized. The troops further exploited the area and dislodged a camp serving as a treatment area for the insurgents.

“Recoveries made at the location included two AK47 rifles, one pump action rifle, three magazines, 16 rounds of ammunition, one Improvised Explosive Device (IED), two radios and one motorcycle, as well as cigarettes, drugs and medical accessories.

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Ekiti court hands down life sentence to 43-year-old man for attempted murder

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Ekiti court hands down life sentence to 43-year-old man for attempted murder

Ado-Ekiti—An High Court, sitting in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, has sentenced one Akinyemi Ojo to life imprisonment for attempted murder.

Ojo, 43 was arraigned before Justice Blessing Ajileye on 25th January, 2023 on one count charge bordering on attempted murder.

According to the charge, Ojo attempted to murder one David Faith on Dec. 5, 2022 in Aramoko -Ekiti by matcheting her, an offence that is punishable according to Section 241 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

In her testimony before the court, the victim stated, “I was going to my farm on that day, I met the defendant on the way and we exchanged pleasantry, I later branched to my farm to pluck some okro, after sometime, I saw the defendant coming towards where I was, holding a cutlass, I suspected his movement to be of evil agenda, I then took to my heels, he was chasing me with cutlass and met me where I fell.

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“He gave me matchet cuts all over my body and I became unconscious, I did not see him again when I regained little consciousness, I crawled to the main road where some passersby took me to the General Hospital, Aramoko -Ekiti, I did not know my offence or why he decided to kill me” she concluded.

The prosecutor, Taiwo Ajibulu-Ariyo, called five witnesses and tendered defendant and victims’ statements, cutlass and pictures of the victim as exhibits while the defendant spoke in his own defence through his lawyer and called no witness.

In his ruling, Justice Ajileye said, “In this instant case, I found that the defendant matchetted the victim and degree of injury inflicted on her was capable of causing her death but for the intervening efforts of the passersby who saw her in the pool of blood.

“The defendant is hereby convicted as charged in line with Section 241 of the Criminal Laws of Ekiti State, he is accordingly sentenced to life imprisonment”.

Ekiti court hands down life sentence to 43-year-old man for attempted murder

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Kaduna ambush claims soldier’s life, stepmother abducted

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Kaduna ambush claims soldier’s life, stepmother abducted

The community of Anguwan Rimi in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been shaken by tragedy as a soldier, Yahaya Ayuba (Zabuyia), was reportedly killed, and his stepmother abducted by gunmen.

Confirming the incident, a family member, Mr. Kantiok Solomon, revealed that the soldier had recently returned from  Lagos and was engaged in a discussion with his family members at the palace when the assailants struck. Despite his resistance, the gunmen, noticing his uniform, fatally shot him.

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Angelo Tagwai, another resident, echoed Solomon’s sentiments, expressing the community’s shock and emphasizing the urgency for security forces to intervene and ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice. This incident marks the third such violent occurrence in the area, heightening concerns among locals.

Efforts to obtain official comments from the Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered.

Kaduna ambush claims soldier’s life, stepmother abducted

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