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Gunmen kill DPO, other police officers in Delta
Gunmen kill DPO, other police officers in Delta
Gunmen wreaking havoc in Nigeria’s southern state of Delta have killed a clutch of police officers.
The officers met their end after the gunmen ambushed them in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the oil-rich State
Among those killed in the ambush which happened at about 1:am on Monday is the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division .
It’s gathered that the gunmen also shot and injured the DPO of Orerokpe Division, who was part of the kidnap rescue mission.
The attack occurred near the Agbarho train station during a rescue operation.
It was learned that the gunmen engaged the police in a shootout, during which the DPO of Agbarho Division and some officers were gunned down.
The DPO of Orerokpe Division, CSP Paul, was rushed to an undisclosed hospital and is in critical condition.
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Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, confirmed the incident to newsmen.
He stated, “They were ambushed, but it’s only the DPO that we lost.”
Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Israel Joe, confirmed the tragic occurrence.
He described the incident as a massive blow to the Delta State Command of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Comrade Joe implored the the security agencies to pull all the stops to ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous act are brought to book.
He said: “I feel very pained about this news. This was the same DPO I spoke with yesterday this is very tearful. I can, to some extent, attest to the character of these men.” He extended his condolences to the Delta State Command of the NPF and the family of the deceased DPO, urging the police to do everything possible to bring the culprits to justice.
“I wish to convey my condolences to the Nigeria Police Force, the CP Delta State Command, and the entire family and friends of the officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. None of these demons should be spared by the force,” he added.
It was gathered that the deceased DPO had resumed duty just two days before his untimely death.
Gunmen kill DPO, other police officers in Delta
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Updated: Onlookers among 90 dead, 50 hospitalised in Jigawa fuel tanker accident
Updated: Onlookers among 90 dead, 50 hospitalised in Jigawa fuel tanker accident
Onlookers who rushed to the scene of a petrol tanker accident account mainly for 90 people confirmed dead inthe explosion that occurred on Tuesday at Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
Police spokesperson for Jigawa, Mr Shi’isu Adam, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday.
He also said that 50 other persons had been hospitalised for varying degrees of injury due to the explosion.
He said, “We are worried that in spite of police warning for people to steer clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts.
”People gathered around the accident scene, that is the reason for the mass casualty.”
Giving an account of the accident, Adam said, “At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and it exploded.
“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe. when the accident happened,” Adam said.
The spokesperson said that a mass burial of the victims was arranged for 9am on Wednesday.
He added that the injured were receiving medical attention at the Ringim General Hospital
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Tanker explosion claims 90 lives in Jigawa – Police
Tanker explosion claims 90 lives in Jigawa – Police
No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.
Mr Shi’isu Adam, the Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, confirmed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday.
He also said that 50 other persons had been hospitalised for varying degrees of injury due to the explosion.
”At about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Majia Town, Taura local government area of Jigawa, the tanker driver lost control near Khadija University and it exploded.
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“The driver left Kano and was heading to Nguru in Yobe. when the accident happened,” Adam said.
He said: ” We are worried that in spite of police warning for people to steer clear from scenes of accidents involving fuel tankers, they still engage in such acts.
”People gathered around the accident scene, that is the reason for the mass casualty,” he said
The spokesperson said that a mass burial of the victims would hold by 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
He added that the injured were receiving medical attention at the Ringim General Hospital.
Tanker explosion claims 90 lives in Jigawa – Police
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Guidelines Violation: TikTok removes 2.1 million videos in Nigeria
Guidelines Violation: TikTok removes 2.1 million videos in Nigeria
TikTok has removed more than 2.1 million videos in Nigeria during the second quarter of 2024 for breaching its community guidelines, the company revealed in its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.
The removed videos account for less than 1% of total uploads in Nigeria during the period.
The report, released on Tuesday, highlighted TikTok’s proactive content moderation efforts, with 99.1% of the videos being taken down before users reported them, and 90.7% removed within 24 hours.
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TikTok reaffirmed its commitment to creating a safer platform for Nigerian users, noting its continued investment in advanced technologies to enhance content moderation and mitigate risks.
Globally, TikTok removed over 178 million videos in June 2024, with 144 million of these flagged by automated systems.
The company boasted a 98.2% proactive detection rate worldwide, underscoring its efficiency in addressing harmful content before users encounter it.
Guidelines Violation: TikTok removes 2.1 million videos in Nigeria
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