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Updates: Two lifeless bodies recovered from collapsed Lagos seven-storey building
The National Emergency Management Agency on Sunday confirmed the death of two people in a seven-storey uncompleted building that collapsed on Oba Idowu Oniru Street in the Lekki area of Lagos State, with four construction workers still trapped under the rubbles.
South-West Zonal Coordinator of NEMA, Mr Ibrahim Farinloye, disclosed this, adding that rescue operations were still ongoing for the remaining trapped persons.
Emergency responders at the scene are from the Nigeria Police Force, NEMA, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, State Fire Service and the Lagos State Building Control Agency.
Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu had earlier said six people were reportedly trapped under the collapsed structure.
“Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, an uncompleted seven-storey building undergoing construction was found to have collapsed,” Oke-Osanyintolu said.
He added, “The agency’s heavy duty equipment excavator will be required for the rescue of the trapped victims. We have activated Lagos State Response plan.”
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Military to court-martial two officers over Kaduna airstrike
Military to court-martial two officers over Kaduna airstrike
The Defence Headquarters says two of its officers are to face a court martial over a recent airstrike that claimed the lives of 70 civilians in Kaduna State.
Director, Defence Media Operation, Major General Edward Buba, announced this in Abuja on Thursday.
He said the board of inquiry into the Tudun Biri airstrike incident in Kaduna State had concluded its investigations.
General Buba said the military conducted a painstaking investigation into the incident and would apply a disciplinary action against those culpable.
He said, “Accordingly, the affected personnel are to face a court martial for acts of omission or commission with respect to the incident.
“I’m however constrained to speak much about the incident as it would be adjudged as prejudicial being a case before court martial.
“However, it must be made clear that the incident was a mistake as the victims of the strike were mistaken for terrorists.”
Bubba said the military would take extra precautions in the future to avert such mistake.
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BREAKING: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest agree to settle out of court
BREAKING: EFCC, Cubana Chief Priest agree to settle out of court
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and celebrity bartender, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly called Cubana Chief Priest, have agreed to settle the naira abuse charge slammed against the socialite out of court.
The Federal High Court in Lagos State, on Wednesday, April 17, granted Cubana Chief Priest N10m bail with two sureties in like sum.
The court on Thursday fixed June 5 for a report of settlement in the case
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He was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare on three counts bordering on abuse of naira, spraying and tampering with the nation’s currency at a social event contrary to the provisions of the Central Bank Act of 2007.
The socialite was alleged to have sprayed the naira on February 13, 2024 at Eko Hotel.
Cubana Chief Priest was said to have also committed the offences while dancing during a social event.
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Security forces, vigilantes arrest kidnapper terrorising communities in Kogi
Security forces, vigilantes arrest kidnapper terrorising communities in Kogi
Security forces have arrested a suspected kidnapper and gun runner terrorising communities in Igalamela/Odolu Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The suspect, Abubakar Ali Damina,43, was arrested on Monday at Ofodo village close to Igabada during a joint operation conducted by security forces and vigilante operatives led by Mohammed Ajitata.
Abubakar, who hails from Bida in Niger State, was found in possession of a single-barrel dane gun, along with various suspicious items including charms, a gun firing cap, and local bullets.
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Preliminary investigations revealed his connection to an unidentified Hausa man from Shanawa, Lokoja LGA, from whom he allegedly purchased the gun.
Abubakar confessed to his involvement in criminal activities and disclosed his migration history from Niger State to various locations before settling in Igabada, Igalamela/Odolu LGA, in 2021.
The Igamela-Odolu Local Government Departmental Security Officer, Mohammed Aminu, who confirmed the arrest on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, said the suspect is currently detained at the Kogi State Vigilante Service facility for further investigation.
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