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Many killed as gunmen attack Katsina villages
Many killed as gunmen attack Katsina villages
Gunmen reportedly killed many persons in attacks on members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and residents from various villages on Tuesday.
Details of the attack emerged yesterday.
Witnesses told BBC that the victims were from Charanci, Safana, Kurfi and Kaita local government areas of Katsina State.
Residents, who spoke to Daily Trust, last night, said the casualty figure was over 30.
The victims were said to be returning from a condolence visit in Batsari when they were ambushed.
The attack occurred in Baure village known to be a stronghold of bandits.
Residents of Barebari village in Safana Local Government Area, who preferred not to be mentioned, said more than 15 persons died on the spot.
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“Baure village is known as a bandits’ den where they have significant control. It was a market day, and they followed people home, killing at least 15, based on the corpses we have seen so far. They burnt some bodies, and others are still missing. Initially, they didn’t allow anyone to retrieve the corpses, but later relented,” a local said.
Another resident said: “We managed to rescue over 20 people. The victims include people from Charanci, Burji, Jibiya, and Kaita. At least 25 people have been confirmed dead, while many others remain unaccounted for.”
A resident, who said one of the victims was his nephew, said among the victims were vigilantes.
“Unknown to them (victims), bandits were already in the village. On sighting our people, the bandits took cover in people’s houses and opened fire on our people, killing more than 30 of them.
“My nephew was one of those killed and it was today (Thursday) that we were able to retrieve his corpse for burial because the bandits prevented the retrieval of the bodies two days after the incident,” he said.
“The victims were members of a local vigilante group from different local governments, who went on a condolence visit to Madaddafai village over the death of one of their members. After the condolences, their leaders returned home, but the rest decided to proceed to the Baure village where they were ambushed by the bandits.
The spokesman of the Katsina State Police Command, Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, confirmed the attack, but said: “We are still gathering information and will provide a detailed update soon.”
Many killed as gunmen attack Katsina villages
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Makinde okays Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo
Makinde okays Owoade as new Alaafin of Oyo
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the appointment of Prince Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.
The state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, announced this in a statement on Friday.
The statement said Owoade was chosen after extensive consultations and traditional divinations conducted by the Oyo kingmakers, the Oyomesi.
“Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade, after thorough consultations and divinations, has been recommended by the Oyomesi and approved by Governor Seyi Makinde as the new Alaafin of Oyo,” the statement read.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Ademola Ojo, said the announcement had ended the legal and social disputes that followed the passing of the former Alaafin, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who died on April 22, 2022.
“This decision has put to rest all the socio-legal controversies that have arisen since the transition of the late Oba Adeyemi.
“We urge the people of Oyo State to support the new Alaafin and join the government in celebrating this historic moment,” Ojo said.
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Court Order: Okiro withdraws from Ohanaeze Ndigbo election
Court Order: Okiro withdraws from Ohanaeze Ndigbo election
The former Inspector General of Police, Sir Mike Okiro, has withdrawn from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo presidential race, following a court order served on him this night.
“I will not participate in any election pending the final determination of the matter pending before Hon Justice N. R. Oji of Enugu State High Court, which court gave the restraining order.
“Although I’ve not been formally served with the suit/processes or order, my commitment to law and order remains unwavering, despite the fact that the reliefs granted in the order against me appears to undermine my fundamental right guaranteed in Chapter IV of the 1999 Constitution (as amended),” Okiro at press briefing last night.
“My dear brothers and sisters, I, Sir Mike Okiro CFR, President-General candidate for Ohanaeze Ndigbo election slated for 10th January 2025 (tomorrow) address you today with unwavering resolve.
“I have been made aware of the Enugu State High Court’s interim order, which regrettably restrains me from contesting the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Presidency General Election tomorrow.
“The court order, based on alleged non-indigene status, contradicts verifiable facts. It is unfortunate that the court did not invite me or heard from me before giving that obnoxious order, which I got from the media.
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‘I’m from Rivers’
“The facts are (a) That I hail from Egbema in Rivers State as shown by my National Population Commission Attestation of Birth. (b) My Traditional Ruler, the Nzeobi of Egbema, has also confirmed my indigene status of Rivers State. (c) I have written many books where my indigeneship of Rivers State is shown in the author’s column.
“A good example is my best seller, titled: “Nigeria: The Restructuring ‘Controversy”. (d) Page 6 of my biography written by Mr. Dozie Okebalama also shows my indigeneship of Rivers. (e) I have attended many Imeobi meetings where I represented Rivers State in the attendance list compiled by the Secretary-General. (f) As a student in the University of Ibadan, I was a member of the Rivers State Students’ Association, where I was elected as Treasurer, and another Great UIte, now distinguished Senator Andrew Uchendu was elected as Secretary. (g) I was representing Rivers State during the meetings of the South-South People’s Assembly under our respected leader, Chief Edwin Clark, where Prof. Pat Utomi, another Great Nigerian, represented Delta State.
“My records and credentials speak for themselves.
Court Order: Okiro withdraws from Ohanaeze Ndigbo election
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Nine dead, 21 injured in Katsina road crash
Nine dead, 21 injured in Katsina road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed nine people dead and 21 others injured in a road crash in Dankama, Kaita Local Government Area of Katsina.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Sector Commander, Mr. Aliyu Ma’aji, through the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Shamsudeen Babajo, on Thursday in Katsina.
He said that the incident occurred when a trailer carrying cows and humans on top, separated from the main body and fell on a pavement.
According to him, the trailer driver was trying to prevent crushing a woman that fell from the top of a Golf car overloaded with beans.
The Commander revealed that the trailer driver, while trying to avoid crushing the woman, lost control of the vehicle and caused the trailer to separate from the main body.
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He said that nine people lost their lives, while 21 others got varying degrees of injury.
Ma’aji said that the injured passengers were rushed to the Primary Healthcare Center, Kaita, for medical attention.
He stated that some victims were referred to Katsina General Hospital and the Federal Teaching Hospital, Katsina, due to the nature of their injury.
The Sector Commander, therefore, warned drivers to desist from carrying animals with passengers because of the danger associated with the ugly practice.
He also urged passengers to always speak up against overloading and dangerous driving as part of measures to reduce road accidents on the highways.
Nine dead, 21 injured in Katsina road crash
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