Wenegieme said, “It was the illegal market or settlement behind the new market under construction that was engulfed by fire. We had enough firetrucks and firemen, but we could not gain access to the market, so we had to break walls to have access to the firefighting hose; that was what caused the delay in putting out the fire,” adding that “no life was lost to the fire incident; goods worth millions of naira were destroyed.”
metro
I lost over N10m to Abuja market fire, trader laments
I lost over N10m to Abuja market fire, trader laments
A trader in the Old Karu market in a suburb of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja has lamented her financial loss over the fire that engulfed the market on Thursday evening.
The female trader who spoke to Channels Television in the market on Friday noted that she is feeling pain and worried over the loss to the inferno.
The trader, who was flanked by other women in the video, cried out, saying, “Everything has burnt down. I could not recover anything. This is where we feed from o. Ah, my children’s school fees are there.
“I cannot hold myself, I am in pain, I don’t know if the government can help us. My money that has gone here is over N10 million. I am tired and I don’t know where to start.”
READ ALSO:
- Tale of woes in Abuja market after fire outbreak
- JUST IN: JAMB releases UTME supplementary results
- Presidency asks govs to implement school feeding programme
A combined team of the FCT Fire Service, Federal Fire Service and Julius Berger Fire Service yesterday contained the fire.
However, while stating that the cause of the fire remains unknown, the Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Department bemoaned the lack of access to the market, which is located behind the new market under construction.
The acting Director-General, FEMD, Mrs. Florence Wenegieme, disclosed this on Friday in a statement signed by the Head of Public Affairs, Nkechi Isa.
metro
Bandits abduct traditional ruler, others in Kaduna
Bandits abduct traditional ruler, others in Kaduna
Bandits on Saturday kidnapped Ashiru Sherehu, the traditional ruler of Tunburku in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Sherehu was abducted while returning from his farm.
The area, part of the Fatika district, has been plagued by banditry, making it increasingly dangerous for local residents. Ahmadu, a resident, noted that fear of abduction or death has kept farmers from working their fields just a few kilometers away from the town.
Hussaini Umar, the Sarkin Fadan Galadimawa and another traditional leader in the community, confirmed the kidnapping. He stated that the village head was taken around 5:00 pm on Saturday while returning from his farm.
READ ALSO:
- How I killed UNIBEN graduate, eight others – Suspect
- Police arrest VeryDarkMan over defamation allegations
- One killed, five injured in France wedding attack
“The bandits stopped him and took him away. We haven’t heard from them yet,” Umar said.
On Sunday afternoon, two more farmers were kidnapped in Sabon Layi under Kidandan Ward while working on their farms.
Witnesses were unable to intervene due to the bandits being armed.
Umar expressed his concern over the increasing attacks on farmers and acknowledged the efforts of soldiers in the area. However, he urged the government to deploy more security personnel to address the escalating insecurity.
The Kaduna State Police Command has yet to comment on the incident, and attempts to reach the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, were unsuccessful.
Bandits abduct traditional ruler, others in Kaduna
(DAILY TRUST)
metro
How I killed UNIBEN graduate, eight others – Suspect
How I killed UNIBEN graduate, eight others – Suspect
The Edo State Police Command has announced the arrest of the suspected killer of Glory Adekolure, a University of Benin graduate.
Adekolure was said to have gone to school for her final clearance on June 13, 2024, but her corpse was found under a tree on a street in the Iyowa Community of Benin City, close to her house.
The suspect was apprehended in Asaba, Delta State, 15 days after Adekolure’s death.
According to the Edo State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, in an interview with Channels Television, monitored by our correspondent, on Saturday, the suspect confessed to killing Adekolure and at least eight other young women.
READ ALSO:
- Police arrest VeryDarkMan over defamation allegations
- One killed, five injured in France wedding attack
- Auto assemblers seek N100bn intervention fund for vehicle acquisition
He said, “I am happy to inform the good people of Edo State and the good people of Nigeria that the killer of Glory Adekolure, a 22-year old final year Chemistry student of the University of Benin has been apprehended.
“He was apprehended in Asaba, Delta state. After killing Glory, he ran away, he was aware we were trailing him and due to the painstaking investigations of our anti-kidnapping and cybercrime unit, he was arrested and confessed not only to the killing of Glory Adekolure but to the killing of eight other similar ladies.”
Adegboye said the suspect had not been paraded yet, adding that police are still investigating the incident.
How I killed UNIBEN graduate, eight others – Suspect
metro
Police arrest VeryDarkMan over defamation allegations
Police arrest VeryDarkMan over defamation allegations
Controversial social media critic, Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has been arrested by Nigerian police operatives at his Abuja residence on Sunday.
While the reason for his arrest is yet to be disclosed, his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, confirmed that it is related to his recent exposé on his X.com.
According to Adeyanju, Otse was arrested on the orders of CP Igwe for allegedly defaming someone who had been accused of scamming a Nigerian abroad.
READ ALSO:
- One killed, five injured in France wedding attack
- Auto assemblers seek N100bn intervention fund for vehicle acquisition
- Rain wreaks havoc in Yobe, 3 dead, 50 houses destroyed
He wrote, “Our client, #thatverydarkman has just been arrested by the police on the instruction of CP Igwe for exposing someone who allegedly duped a Nigerian abroad.
“Instead of the police to arrest the person alleged to have duped someone, they arrested VDM on allegation of defamation.”
Police arrest VeryDarkMan over defamation allegations
-
metro1 day ago
Court stops Soun of Ogbomoso from removing Chief Imam
-
News2 days ago
Sanusi remains Kano emir, Nasarawa palace a distraction – state govt
-
Opinion3 days ago
President Tinubu exposes Nigeria’s big thieves
-
News2 days ago
Wike slams Ozekhome for defending election riggers, says Shehu Sani failed as senator
-
International3 days ago
Biden struggles during debate with Trump ahead of US presidential election
-
International3 days ago
Palestinians in Lebanon ready to fight if Israel starts war with Hezbollah
-
News2 days ago
Tenure of FCT council chairmen will expire in 2026 – INEC
-
Education2 days ago
JUST IN: JAMB releases UTME supplementary results