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Driver crushes final-year female student to death in Ile-Ife

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3 weeks ago

August 23, 2024

Esu Rita

Driver crushes final-year female student to death in Ile-Ife

A reckless driver on Thursday killed Esu Rita Ema, a final year student of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, throwing the institution into into a gloomy state.

The victim, a student of the Department of Foreign Languages, was at the school to submit her project when she was knocked down while crossing the road to enter the school, according to a statement by the institution’s spokesman, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju.

The student, identified as Esu Rita Ema, was crossing the Ife-Ibadan axis of the road at the campus gate when the accident happened

“Members of the Federal Road Safety Corps came to recover the corpse of the student and have deposited same at the mortuary of the OAU Teaching Hospital.

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“Personnel of the Nigerian Police have arrested the driver for investigation and further action,” the statement read.

Meanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Adebayo Bamire, has sent a condolence message to the parents of the deceased through the Dean, Students Affairs, Prof. Adeolu Odedire.

“It is very sad to lose a domestic animal, how can anyone quantify the loss of a child?

“The incident is particularly galling as the victim is a young, promising adult with a lot of potentials. A final year student for that matter,” Odedire quoted Bamire as saying.

The Vice-Chancellor was further quoted as appealing to the parents, siblings, family, friends and classmates of the deceased to take solace in God while praying to the Lord to “give us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss”.

(NAN)

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Adamawa man arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

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6 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje

Adamawa man arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

In Adamawa State, 35-year-old Muhammad Auwal has been arrested by the Nigeria Police for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter.

The arrest took place on September 11, 2024, according to a statement from the state police command.

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Public Relations Officer Suleiman Nguroje confirmed that Auwal has confessed to the crime.

The police are now preparing to charge him in court. The case has sparked significant concern, highlighting the serious issue of sexual assault within families.

Adamawa man arrested for allegedly defiling daughter

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NAF airstrike kills 28 terrorists in Niger State

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7 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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NAF airstrike kills 28 terrorists in Niger State

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) announced that Operation Whirl Punch eliminated at least 28 terrorists in Niger’s Shiroro area on Wednesday.

This information was released in a statement by Capt. Kabiru Ali, NAF’s Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, on Thursday in Abuja.

Ali explained that the operation targeted criminal elements terrorizing communities in the area.

The successful air mission was conducted on September 11, following a request for air support from friendly forces.

According to Ali, NAF air assets observed over 100 terrorists engaging friendly forces in a intense battle.

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“After confirming the positions of friendly troops, the NAF conducted precision airstrikes on the terrorists’ positions.

“The strikes were devastating, neutralizing dozens of terrorists in successive passes.

“As of the time of reporting, 28 bodies had been recovered from the target area, with several more terrorists, weapons, and burnt motorcycles still being cleared,” he said.

Ali emphasized that the successful operation highlights NAF’s dedication to protecting Nigeria and supporting other security agencies in combating criminality.

“Nigerians can be assured that NAF will continue to conduct air operations, both independently and in collaboration with surface forces.”

“This is to eliminate all threats to the peace, prosperity, and security of our great nation,” he said.

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Fire razes Kogi phone market, goods worth millions lost

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7 hours ago

September 12, 2024

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Fire razes Kogi phone market, goods worth millions lost

A devastating fire outbreak has destroyed properties worth millions of naira at the GSM Village near Kpata Market in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday, was reportedly caused by a power surge.

Eyewitnesses and residents nearby confirmed that the outbreak began due to a high voltage surge that damaged electrical appliances in surrounding homes. Traders were unable to salvage any goods as the inferno quickly spread out of control.

Muhammed Yahaya, one of the affected shop owners, shared his ordeal. “I received a call around 5:30 am, informing me that the market was on fire. By the time I arrived, many shops were already burnt down. Based on what people around the area said, the high voltage is likely what triggered the fire. Fans, lights, and other electrical items in the neighbouring houses were also damaged,” he explained.

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Yahaya added that many shop owners had just restocked their inventory earlier in the week, making the loss even more devastating.

Appealing to the Kogi State Government for assistance, Yahaya expressed hope that authorities would provide financial support and help rebuild the GSM Village.

“We are mostly young, resourceful graduates who created jobs for ourselves. The properties we nurtured for over 15 years were destroyed in an hour. We need the government’s intervention to recover from this tragedy,” he pleaded.

Moses Felix, the Financial Secretary of the Kogi Association of Phones and Accessories Dealers (KAPAD), also spoke about the impact of the inferno.

“I lost everything in my shop, including newly arrived goods. It’s overwhelming. I am a married man with children, and this fire has wiped out my livelihood. I employ three boys who depend on me, and now they too are without jobs,” Felix lamented, visibly distressed.

As of the time of this report, fire service officials were still working to extinguish the fire. A full assessment of the damage is expected once the fire is completely put out.