Another truck explodes in Abuja, 10 killed, 30 injured

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Emergency Management Department, FEMD, has confirmed that 10 persons lost their lives in the Wednesday evening truck explosion that occurred at Karu bridge, along the Abuja – Keffi Expressway.

This came as President Bola Tinubu directed a thorough investigation into the tanker explosion that resulted in multiple accidents and loss of lives in Karu.

Also, wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has mourned victims of the tanker explosion.
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expressed grief over loss of lives in the tragic tanker explosion, noting that it adds to the scary upsurge of disastrous incidences that have persistently befallen the country due the worsened state of infrastructure under the current insensitive and inept All Progressives Congress, APC, administration.

Head Forecasting Response and Mitigation of FEMD, Mark Nyam said eight bodies were deposited at the Karu Hospital Morgue, one at the Asokoro District Hospital Morgue while another body was deposited at the National Hospital.

According to him, over 30 persons suffered various degrees of burns.

Some of the victims have been referred to Gwagwalada Teaching Hospital, Federal Medical Centre,Keffi and Cedarcrest Hospital Abuja for proper care.

No fewer than 10 vehicles were burnt in the incident.

Head, Public Affairs of FEMD, Nkechi Isa in a statement said the acting Director General of the Department, Engr. Abdulrahman Mohammed again appealed to motorists to observe traffic rules and regulations.

“He cautioned against reckless driving, dangerous overtaking and poor maintenance of vehicles.

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“Abdulrahman appealed to FCT residents to always use the 112 emergency toll free number in the event of an emergency,” she added.

Another truck explodes in Abuja, 10 killed, 30 injured

Ibadan stampede: Oyo govt drops charges against Ooni’s ex-wife, Hamzat

The Oyo State High Court has dismissed the criminal charge bought against, the former Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola, a school principal, Abdullahi Fasasi and musician, Oriyomi Hamzat, over the fatal stampede that took place in Ibadan.

The stampede occurred at Islamic High School Bashorun in December 2024 leaving about 30 pupils dead.

The three persons have been standing trial for their alleged roles in the stampede.

They were initially remanded at the Agodi correctional facility and granted bail on January 14 with the sum of N10 million and two sureties in like sum.

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In January, the state government filed an 18-count criminal charge, including conspiracy to commit murder, manslaughter, criminal negligence and other related charges against the trio.

However, the Ibadan high court struck out the case after it was withdrawn by the Commissioner of Justice and Attorney-General, Abiodun Aikomo.

Speaking after the court session, Aikomo said the state decided to withdraw the case as the suspects showed empathy and compassion.

Abdulwaheed Olajide, counsel to Fasasi, said the families of the victims and the defendants reached an agreement to settle the matter out of court.

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Soldiers arrest 16 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, says its troops have arrested 16 suspected oil thieves and impounded 24,000 litres of stolen oil.

A statement by the division’s Deputy Director of Public Relations, Lt. Col. Danjuma Jonah, on Thursday, said the operations, which were conducted from 24 February to 2 March 2025, with other agencies, resulted in the destruction of 14 illegal refining sites, and arrest of 16 suspected oil thieves and sundry crimes.

He also said the soldiers confiscated over 24,000 litres of stolen products across the operation area.

 Jonah said, “In Bayelsa State, following credible intelligence, troops destroyed two active illegal refining sites around Biseni in Yenagoa LGA. At the site, over 8,000 litres stolen crude, and over 3,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gasoline Oil (AGO) stocked in sacks were recovered.

“Other items recovered included one generator, wielding and cutting materials.

Similarly, around Adibawa also in Yenagoa LGA, troops deactivated one illegal refining site, beside Oando Wellhead with over 2,000 litres of stolen crude and 800 illegally refined AGO confiscated.

Other seizures included two wheelbarrows and a pumping machine.

Soldiers arrest 16 suspected oil thieves in Port Harcourt