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Gunmen kill student leader, abduct another in Kaduna
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Saturday night attacked motorists on the road linking the Kaduna international airport and Rigasa railway, killing a student union leader named Auwal Rabiu.
They also injured one Umar Bn El-Khatab and another person identified as Sani Digana was reportedly abducted during the attack.
Kaduna State Government, which confirmed the incident, said security operatives repelled the attack and rescued two persons, Sahabi Lawal and Dan Aliko.
The people were said to be in a vehicle when the gunmen fired at them around 9pm on Friday along the Kaduna Airport Link Road to the Rigasa train station in the Igabi Local Government Area of the state.
A youth leader in Rigasa, Abdul’azeez Madugu, confirmed that the funeral prayer for the dead victim took place around 8am on Saturday at their family home in the area.
He said, “The late Auwal Rabiu was the president of Rigasa Old Students’ Association and the three of them were returning from the Rigachikun area around 9pm when the gunmen opened fire on their vehicle
“Auwal was the one driving and the bullet hit him and died. But Umar El-khatab was shot on the leg, while the third person, Sani, was abducted,” he said.
Madugu said gunmen had always attacked people along the route at night, targeting vehicles.
Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement on Saturday, said, “The security agencies have informed the Kaduna State Government that they repelled armed bandits on Friday night in the Igabi Local Government Area.
“According to the agencies, the armed bandits ambushed troops and security operatives patrolling Rigasa-Link Road at Rugar Bello Junction.
“The operatives rescued two persons, Sahabi Lawal and Dan Aliko, while Sani Khalil is still missing.
“Similarly, the Armoured Personnel Carrier of the police was riddled with bullets. The bandits, who were denied freedom of action, escaped while stray bullets hit two citizens driving from the Mando axis of the Rigasa-Link Road.
“The two citizens were rushed to the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital, but sadly, one of them, one Rabiu Awwal, died while the second citizen, Umar El-Khattab, is responding to treatment.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sent a condolence message to the deceased’s family and offered prayers for the repose of his soul. The governor wishes the citizen recuperating a speedy recovery.
“The governor also commended troops and police personnel that repelled the armed bandits and rescue of two citizens.
“The troops and police are still carrying out aggressive patrols in the general area.
“The government will continue to keep citizens informed of security development.”
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Monarch Dies Shortly After Being Rescued From Kwara Kidnappers
The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land in Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died days after he was rescued from kidnappers.
The monarch passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a hospital, according to his son, Prince Olasunkanmi, who said his father had been receiving treatment following a brief illness.
“Yes, the news is true. He died after a brief illness following his release. We took him to the hospital, hoping he would survive, but he died there very early this morning,” Olasunkanmi said.
Oba Iwedunmoye was abducted on August 22 when armed men invaded Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area.
He regained his freedom five days later after security forces launched an operation around the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro area, where three kidnapped victims were found.
The rescue followed a report received at the Oro Police Station from a vigilante member, who alerted authorities after one of his colleagues was shot while operating in the bush.
A combined team of police officers, soldiers and vigilantes was subsequently deployed to the area.
Police said the suspected kidnappers engaged the team in a gun battle after spotting the advancing operatives. One alleged kidnapper was killed during the exchange, while others escaped into the surrounding area.
The security team continued the search and eventually located the three victims, who were evacuated for medical treatment.
News of the monarch’s death was announced by Bisi Fakayode, National President of Omo Ibile Igbomina, who mourned the traditional ruler and prayed for the repose of his soul.
The circumstances surrounding the monarch’s illness and death have not been publicly disclosed beyond his family’s account that he fell ill after his release.
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Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Drug Trafficking in Delta
Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Drug Trafficking in Delta
A 40-year-old woman, Joy Anthony, has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command over alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade.
Police said operatives attached to the Special Anti-Kidnapping Unit carried out the arrest in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area, following intelligence received about suspected drug-related activities.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, officers subsequently obtained and executed a search warrant at Anthony’s residence in Agbor-Obi.
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The search reportedly resulted in the recovery of several suspected illicit substances, including tramadol, codeine, swinol, Canadian loud and weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.
The suspect and the recovered exhibits have been taken into police custody as investigators continue to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offence.
Edafe said Anthony would be prosecuted after the investigation is completed.
Police have not disclosed the exact quantities of the substances recovered.
Police Arrest Woman Over Alleged Drug Trafficking in Delta
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