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Just in: Terrorists kill 11 security personnel, abduct Chinese miners in Niger

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2 years ago

June 30, 2022

Terrorists have killed at about 20 people including 11 security personnel comprising some soldiers and police and abducted some Chinese at a mining community in the Erena district of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

The mining said to belong to some influential Nigerians is being managed by some Chinese.

The terrorists reportedly invaded the village riding on motorcycles and armed with AK – 47 rifles.

Niger State Government has confirmed the development, saying two Chinese nationals, among others, were kidnapped.

According to a statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Humanitarian Affairs, Emmanuel Umar, a joint security team engaged the terrorists, “and there were yet to be determined number of casualties from both sides.
“Security forces mobilised reinforcement for the manhunt of the remaining terrorists as some of them were neutralized and rescue of the injured victims including security personnel that sustained various degrees of injuries have been taken to a government medical facility in the state for treatment.

“While the Niger State Government commiserates with the heads of security agencies in the state and the families of the slain personnel, the state government assures that their sacrifices will not go in vain.”

It also stated tat the state government acknowledged all the efforts of the joint security operatives and that of the communities in the State towards taming the spate of insecurity in some parts of the state, “hence, security personnel are enjoined not to be discouraged in discharging their sacred duties of protecting citizens against all forms of threats as government will continue to be steadfast in providing them with the needed support in all ramifications.

“His Excellency, Abubakar Sani Bello, the Governor of Niger State, has therefore directed that the security agencies should go all out to ensure the safe return of the kidnapped victims and make sure that none of the terrorists escape.”

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Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Anambra

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8 hours ago

December 27, 2024

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Anambra State Commissioner of Police, Nnaghe Obono Itam

Gunmen kill Catholic priest in Anambra

The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has announced the gruesome murder of Reverend Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo by unknown assailants.

Rev Fr Okonkwo, who is also a pharmacist, was shot dead in Ihiala on Boxing Day.

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Lagos Imam to Tinubu: You haven’t disappointed us

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December 27, 2024

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Lagos Imam to Tinubu: You haven’t disappointed us

The Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, on Friday said President Bola Tinubu had not disappointed Nigerians.

The cleric said this during the Juma’at prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos, with President Tinubu in attendance.

“We are proud of you. I remember that we encouraged people to vote for you during the campaigns.

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Dangote, Tinubu, Lookman named among 100 most influential Africans in 2024 (Full list)

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13 hours ago

December 27, 2024

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Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the CEO of Dangote Group

Dangote, Tinubu, Lookman named among 100 most influential Africans in 2024 (Full list)

The New African magazine has unveiled a list of 100 individuals who have made significant impacts across politics, business, science, sports, and civil society in 2024.

This year’s edition takes an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the individuals who are both on the continent and abroad, explained Anver Versi, editor of the London-based magazine.

Her statement reads, “We need this because I cannot recall the world being so polarised, so divided, so stone-faced in the face of terrible man-made atrocities.

“The 100 Most Influential Africans of 2024 edition of New African offers an in-depth look at the lives and achievements of the extraordinary individuals shaping the African narrative on the continent and abroad.