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Katsina school abduction: Police rescue 200 students, 54 still missing

- Military has located abductors’ enclave, says presidency
The police and other security operatives have rescued 200 students after the abduction of hundreds of students on Friday night from a Katsina science school.
But Katsina police spokesman, Isah Gambo, said on Saturday that the police had yet to ascertain the number of students abducted from the Government Science Secondary School, Kankara.
He spoke at a press conference in Katsina, adding that the police, Army and Nigerian Air Force were in the bush trying to rescue other students.
It was learnt that about 54 students were still missing as of Saturday night after the rescue of 200 out of over 800 students that were said to be in the school when the kidnappers got there.
Gambo said, “Yesterday, 11/12/2020 at about 21:40hrs, bandits in their numbers, shooting sporadically with AK 47 rifles, attacked Government Science Secondary School, Kankara.
“The policemen on duty also responded to the attack and engaged them in a gun duel which gave the students opportunity to scale the fence of the school and run for safety.
“The DPO reinforced the policemen on duty with Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) which forced the hoodlums to retreat into the forest. One inspector sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital and is responding to treatment.
“In the course of the investigation, the DPO rescued over 200 students back into the school compound.
“The police, Nigerian Army, and Nigerian Air Force are working closely with the school authorities to ascertain the actual number of the missing and/or kidnapped students while search parties are assiduously working with a view to finding and/or rescuing the missing students.”
The presidency said the military had located bandits’ enclave and condemned the attack at the secondary school.
President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the security operatives to go after the attackers to ensure that no student remained missing or harmed.
A statement issued by Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity), Garba Shehu, said the the military had engaged the abductors in an exchange of fire in their hideout.
The statement said President urged the school authorities to carry out an audit of the population of the students.
It said parents who rushed to the school and removed their children and wards were also required to notify the school and police authorities in order to have a full account of the school population.
The President was quoted as saying, “I strongly condemn the cowardly bandits’ attack on innocent children at the science school, Kankara. Our prayers are with the families of the students, the school authorities and the injured.”
Buhari pledged to continue to support the police and military struggle against terrorists and bandits.
“In the latest briefing received by the President from Governor Aminu Bello Masari, with whom he has been in touch, and the Army Chief of Staff, General Tukur Buratai, the military, supported by air power has located the bandits’ enclave at Zango/Paula forest in Kankara and there have been exchange of fire in an ongoing operation. Police said so far, there has not been reported any student casualty,” the statement informed.
It said the President has directed the reinforcement of security of all schools in line with the safe schools policy of the administration.
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School surrounded by police as armed boy targets ex-girlfriend

School surrounded by police as armed boy targets ex-girlfriend
A manhunt is underway after a teenage boy turned up at a school to attack his ex-girlfriend with a weapon.
Armed police descended on Liselotte Funcke School in Hagen, Germany to protect pupils on Wednesday, Feb. 12, after recieving reports about the teen, who is believed to be armed, showing up at the building around 8.30am.
Students and teachers alerted the police.
The young woman is now safe, police said
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The male teenager is believed to be between 16 and 18 years old.
Officers are now searching for a person in Hagen city centre.
Police and armed officers have been seen swarming the area, and also remain stationed outside the school entrance.
A police spokesperson told the Bild newspaper: “The student in question is with us and is being questioned. We are now looking for a person in the city centre.”
The male teenager is reported to be the girl’s ex-boyfriend, and is not a pupil at Liselotte Funcke School.
School surrounded by police as armed boy targets ex-girlfriend
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Tuface deletes posts professing love to Igbinedion granddaughter Natasha

Tuface deletes posts professing love to Igbinedion granddaughter Natasha
Tuface Idibia has deleted the posts he made professing his love for Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, an Edo Satte lawmaker.
The singer shared several posts last night, including a video, where he made it clear that he loves Natasha and would like to marry her.
He also addressed those who have been judging him for announcing that he has ended things with his wife Annie Idibia after 12 years of marriage. He asked the critics how perfect their own lives are.
He also stated that he and his ex-wife, Annie Idibia, are on good terms with great understanding.
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“On the other side, Annie and I are not fighting, we are not quarrelling. We have a good understanding of ourselves and what’s going on,” he said.
Additionally, in a bit to address the notion that the lawmaker, Natasha, caused the fall out between him and his wife, he said in her defence: “Honourable Natasha has seen. She has been called all sorts of names. She is a young, brilliant, amazing woman. She had nothing to do with what’s happening between Annie and me in our marriage. She has absolutely nothing to do with that, but I see everybody allegedly trying to rope her into everything.”
However, Tuface has now deleted the posts he made showing off his new love.
A look at his Instagram account shows only older posts made by the singer.
Tuface deletes posts professing love to Igbinedion granddaughter Natasha
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Lagos hotelier remanded in prison for alleged sexual assault on boy

Lagos hotelier remanded in prison for alleged sexual assault on boy
A Lagos hotelier, Opara Macdonad, 49, has been remanded in prison for allegedly sexually assaulting a 16-year-old boy.
The incident occurred in November 2024 at Macdonad’s residence in Egbeda, Akowonjo, Lagos.
According to the police, the victim’s father, Christian Edozie, reported the incident to the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adegoke Fayoade, after his son alleged that Macdonad had sexual relations with him through his anus twice.
The police stated that Macdonad took the victim from his hotel in Ejigbo to his residence, where the alleged assault occurred. The victim reportedly sustained injuries to his anus.
The victim’s father alleged that his son became mentally unstable shortly after the incident and was taken to various hospitals for treatment. He also claimed that the police at the Isheri Oshun division were initially unwilling to arrest Macdonad, prompting him to petition the AIG.
Following the petition, AIG Fayoade directed his team at the Oracle Unit to investigate the matter.
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The police team stormed Macdonad’s hotel, but he allegedly fled through the back door. Macdonad later reported himself to the police with his lawyer and was arrested and detained.
After an investigation by Sergeant Olabanji Abiye and his team, Macdonad was charged before the Igbosere Magistrate’s Court sitting at the Tinubu Magistrate’s Court on a two-count charge bordering on defilement.
Police Counsel, Ben Ekundayo, told the court that Macdonad committed the offence in November 2024 at 4b, Osoba Street, Egbeda, Akowonjo, Lagos.
Ekundayo informed the court that the defendant took the victim from his hotel in Ejigbo to his residence, where he forcefully had sex with him through his anus, causing injuries.
The offenses, Ekundayo said, are punishable under sections 137 and 261 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.
Macdonad pleaded not guilty to the charges. The police counsel opposed his bail, citing the seriousness of the offence.
The court ordered Macdonad to be remanded in the Ikoyi correctional facility for 30 days, pending advice from the Department of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The case was adjourned until March 18, 2025.
Lagos hotelier remanded in prison for alleged sexual assault on boy
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