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We’ve married off your daughters, kidnappers tell parents of abducted Kebbi students

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Many parents of the schoolgirls abducted from the Federal Girls’ College Yawuri, Kebbi State, have expressed worry over the fate of their children following a claim by the kidnappers that their daughters have been married off.
The parents said the kidnappers had sent footages to them showing that their daughters were already married.
The students were abducted about two weeks ago from their school.
One of the parents told the BBC Hausa that whenever they called the kidnappers, they would tell them that their children were safe and healthy.
However, he said the kidnappers were informing them that they did not want negotiate with them but the government.
“Sometimes they call and give us our daughters to talk to us. If your child has your number then they will call and talk to you, But I have never spoken with my daughter since the time they were abducted,” he said.
He added that since the abduction, only 10 of the abducted girls called their parents and spoke with them.
He said the parents of some of the students held a meeting with the Kebbi state government.
“The governor expressed his concern and said action would be taken, today is about two weeks but we have not heard anything,” he said.

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Court grants N10m bail to woman who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu, IGP

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Court grants N10m bail to woman who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu, IGP

A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday admitted Olamide Thomas, who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu and the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, with a death threat on social media, to a N10 million bond with one surety in like sum.

Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Thomas’ bail application, said there was no concrete evidence placed before the court by the prosecution that the defendant would jump bail.

“I have carefully examined the affidavit evidence of both the defendant and the complainant,” he said.

Justice Nwite held that where the accused person would not jump bail or interfere with the trial, it is in the interest of justice for the court to grant the bail request.

The judge, who ordered the surety to depose to an affidavit of means, also directed the surety to present a three-year tax clearance certificate.

He said that the surety must reside within the jurisdiction of the court.

Justice Nwite equally ordered the defendant and the surety to deposit two recent passport photographs with the registrar of the court, and the address of the surety should be verified.

The judge consequently adjourned the matter until Feb. 18 for trial.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Justice Nwite had, on Dec. 31, adjourned the matter for ruling after T.J. Aondo, who appeared for Thomas, and lawyer to the prosecution, Victor Okoye, made their submissions for and against the bail application.

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NAN reports that Thomas was, on Dec. 20, arraigned and remanded at Suleja Correctional Centre after she pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge preferred against her by the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police.

Thomas was arrested on allegations bordering on harassing and threatening Seyi Tinubu, the I-G, Kayode Egbetokun, and the Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, in a viral social media post.

In the charge marked: FHC/ABJ/CR/636/2024, dated and filed on Dec 18 by the police team of lawyers led by A.A. Egwu, Olamide was sued as the sole defendant.

NAN reports that in count one, Olamide was alleged to have, sometime in 2024, knowingly and intentionally transmitted communication in the form of video recording through computer system or network on her social media platforms wherein she made remarks in Yoruba language.

In the video, she was alleged to have stated “that Mr Seyi Tinubu would die this year, and misfortune and calamity had befallen the Tinubu family, with intent to bully, threaten, and harass the person of Mr Seyi Tinubu.”

The communication was said to have placed Seyi in fear of death, violence, or bodily harm.

The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 24 (2) (a) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.

In count two, the defendant was alleged to have intentionally transmitted communication in the form of video recording wherein she made remarks in Yoruba language to bully, threaten, and harass the person of Mr Egbetokun.

The communication was said to have placed Egbetokun in fear of death, violence, or bodily harm.

The offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 24 (2) (a) of Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.

In count three, Olamide was accused of intentionally transmitting or causing the transmission of communication in the form of video recording wherein she made remarks in Yoruba language, stating that the children of Adejobi would all die before his eyes.

She was quoted to have also said that “he (Adejobi) will bury all his children in a single day, with Intent to bully, threaten, and harass the person of Mr. Muyiwa Adejobi.”

The communication was said to have placed Adejobi in fear of death of his loved ones.

The offence is said to be contrary to and punishable under Section 24 (2) (a) of Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc.) (Amendment) Act, 2024.

When the matter was called on Monday, Thomas, who was in court, was represented by a lawyer, Seprebofa Oyeghe.

Court grants N10m bail to woman who allegedly threatened Seyi Tinubu, IGP

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Troops kill notorious Zamfara terrorist, Sani Rusu

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Troops kill notorious Zamfara terrorist, Sani Rusu

A notorious terrorist kingpin terrorizing Zamfara, Sani Rusu, has been killed by troops during a fighting patrol in Bamamu village in Tsafe Local Government Area of the State.

Sani Rusu was killed by troops of 1 Brigade, Sector 2 Joint Task Force North West, Operation Fansan Yamma, according to a statement on Monday.

According to the statement issued by the Coordinator, Joint Media Coordination Centre Operation Fansan Yamma, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, the troops also and recovered arms during the encounter.

Giving details of the other engagements of the troops, Abdullahi said, “On an. 4 , the troops conducted a fighting patrol to Bamamu village in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara and had an encounter with terrorists in the area.

“Consequently, a notorious kingpin, Sani Rusu, was neutralised in the process.

“The troops in the same day during an ambush operation which was based on credible intelligence regarding terrorist activities at Kwanar Jollof in Shinkafi local government area, neutralised some terrorists while others sustained fatal injuries.”

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He further stated that the operation also led to recovery of one AK47 rifle and one G3 rifle, alongside eight rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, four rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition, three magazines and three motorcycles.

“In a separate operation, the Air Component Operation of Fansan Yamma conducted air strikes on terrorists converging between Fakai and Kware area of Shinkafii on Dec. 30.

“This airstrike was launched in response to intelligence indicating that terrorists, led by Bello Turji, had convened a meeting in the area.

“In a follow up operation on Jan. 2, the Air Component further conducted air strikes at Maikaman Rini area of Sububu Forest in support of Operation Fansan Yamma ground troops operations against terrorists kingpin, Ibrahim Chumo’s camp in the area.”

“The troops also conducted offensive operations against Bello Turji’s camp in Chida area of Shinkafi on Jan.5.

“An Aerial surveillance revealed the terrorists suffered significant casualties during these operations with several terrorists injured and their hideouts destroyed.”

He noted that Operation Fansan Yamma remained committed to neutralising all terrorist threats across the Joint Task Force Theatre of Operations and assured the public of its determination to maintain peace and security in the region.

“The joint task force encourages continued cooperation from communities toward the achievement of its mandate,.”

 

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Fire razes Sokoto SSG house, daughter, 3 grandchildren die

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Fire razes Sokoto SSG house, daughter, 3 grandchildren die

The Secretary to the Sokoto state Government Alhaji Muhammadu Bello Sifawa yesterday lost a daughter and 3 of her children as a result of a fire incident in the early hours of Monday.

The Deceased was a housewife to the Permanent secretary of the state Ministry of Sports and Youths Development Alhaji Muhammadu Yusuf Bello.

The fire which started in the wee hours of the night engulfed the entire house while the family were sleeping, in which only her husband survived.

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The cause of the fire is still under investigation as men of the state fire service battled for hours before they brought the fire down.

The remains of the deceased housewife and her 3 children are slated for burial at Sheikh Shehu Usmanu Danfodiyo Mosque Sifawa at about midnight today at the family home of the SSG who is a father to the Deceased housewife.

Already the state deputy Governor Eng Idris Mohammed Gobir, Members of the state executive council, APC stalwarts, friends and well-wishers have been trooping to Sifawa for burial rites and condolence.

Fire razes Sokoto SSG house, daughter, 3 grandchildren die

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