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Fire guts Emir of Kano Sanusi’s palace
Fire guts Emir of Kano Sanusi’s palace
Fire has gutted a section of the palace of the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi, at Gidan Rumfa.
A statement by Munir Bayero (Danburam Kano), the Chief of Staff to the Emir, said the incident occurred Saturday morning.
The chief of staff said there was no casualty.
The statement read in part, “It is hereby notified that on Saturday July 13, 2024, in the morning, a fire incident occurred at the Outer Court of His Royal Highness’s Palace, Kofar Kudu.
“Fortunately, there were no casualties, and the damage was minimal. The palace is taking all necessary measures to ensure the security and safety of the palace and its occupants.
“We are also investigating the cause of the fire and taking steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.” NAN)
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Bandits tie victim to tree, demand 130 motorbikes for 26 women
Bandits tie victim to tree, demand 130 motorbikes for 26 women
The abductors of 26 women from Allawa Community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State have released a video showing two of the captives.
In the video, the women urge their families to fulfill the kidnappers’ demand for 130 motorcycles to secure their release.
In the 30-second video, one of the women is shown tied to a tree, pleading with her family to meet the kidnappers’ demands. Speaking in Hausa, she appeals to a relative named Abdulrahman to help.
“Umar, please speak to Abdulrahman. They’ve brought me to an area with network coverage. They won’t let me go until the items they requested are delivered. They asked me to talk so you can hear my voice. My legs are injured. For the sake of Allah and His Prophet, help deliver the items. They said if you bring them, they will release me along with Hajiya. I’m here with Hajiya,” she implores in the video.
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Abba Usman, a local resident, confirmed that the women shown in the video are among the 26 abducted in February. He mentioned that the families of the two women have already provided six motorcycles, but the kidnappers now insist on receiving four more before releasing them.
Meanwhile, the families of the other 24 women informed the bandits that they are unable to afford the additional motorcycles. The kidnappers are demanding five motorcycles for each of the 26 women, with each motorcycle valued at N2 million.
“My mother and sister were among those kidnapped seven months ago on the Allawa-Pandogari Road. On that day, eight men were killed before the women were taken away. The bandits have asked us to provide five motorcycles for each of the 26 women. We haven’t been able to raise the money, which is why they’re still in captivity,” Usman explained.
“Recently, they sent a video showing two of the women. The families of these two women provided six motorcycles, but now the bandits are asking for four more. They sent the video to prove the women are still alive and promised to release them once the motorcycles are provided. At this point, we have nothing left to sell to raise the money,” Usman added.
Bandits tie victim to tree, demand 130 motorbikes for 26 women
(DAILY TRUST)
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Bizman accuses police officer’s children of killing his 27-year-old son
Bizman accuses police officer’s children of killing his 27-year-old son
A Lagos State-based businessman, Felix N. Nnadozie, has alleged that his 27-year-old son, Felix Ugo, was hacked to death by suspected cultists led by the sons of a police officer.
Though the case is before the homicide unit of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, Mr Ugo has alleged that there was a plot to cover up the case by the police officer.
While recounting the incident that led to the death of his son to City & Crime, Mr Ugo said the issue started on July 4, 2024, when his wife was cooking in front of their house and a neighbour’s daughter poured water on their burner.
He said though the girl earlier claimed that it was the devil’s handwork when his son demanded to know the reason for her action, she later emerged along with her mother holding a kitchen knife.
He said, “My son was able to disarm her and the mother that was trying to hold him before neighbours intervened.
“We thought this was over, but the next day, the young lady and two of her relatives named Favour and Victor hired the services of five young men led by Samuel and Israel who are sons of a police officer.
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“The other three hired men are Moses, Emmanuel Eke and Spider (not real name). They stormed the compound at about 11am and met my son as he was trying to leave the house and descended on him. They beat him with sticks, stones and whatever they could lay their hands on.
“They finished with him and left him unconscious on the ground. When I came back and saw my son lying unconscious, I went to the Ajangbadi Police Station and filed a complaint. I wrote my statement and four persons: Chioma, Favour, Victor and Emmanuel, were arrested immediately for assault.
“I rushed my son to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Ikeja. Unfortunately, my son died on July 6, 2024, clearly, as a result of injuries he sustained from the assault.”
He further said, “It was at SCID that the police officer used his influence to ensure that his children were allowed to go. It was at the SCID that the officer in charge of the case told me that if I were a police officer, would I allow my sons to be tried for murder.
“I have written to the office of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police (CP), Adegoke Fayoade, seeking justice for my son.”
The Lagos State Police spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, did not comment on the issue even when a copy of the petition to the CP was sent to him.
Bizman accuses police officer’s children of killing his 27-year-old son
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