The UN Humanitarian Affairs Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, says more aid arrived in Gaza on Sunday aboard 14 trucks that passed through the Rafah crossing with Egypt.

In a statement published on X, formerly Twitter, Mr Griffiths described the supplies provided by the Egyptian Red Cross and the UN as “another glimmer of hope for the millions of people in dire need of humanitarian aid,” adding, “but they need more, much more.”

No details were provided about what was on the trucks.

On Saturday, an initial convoy entered Gaza, where more than two million people have been cut off from water, food, medicine, fuel and other essentials in the wake of the current hostilities.

The 20 trucks brought in desperately needed items such as medical supplies, tins of tuna and tomato paste, wheat flour, and enough drinking water for 22,000 people for a day.

Hundreds more trucks are on the Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing awaiting entry.

The UN has been appealing for a continuous flow of aid to Gaza and for Hamas to release dozens of hostages seized during its deadly incursion into southern Israel on October 7, igniting the crisis.

Israel responded with continuous air strikes, a complete siege of Gaza, and orders for people to evacuate the northern part of the enclave.

Humanitarians report that more than one million people are displaced in Gaza, water systems are at five per cent of normal capacity, and hospitals are overstretched and on the verge of collapse.

Gaza was already in a dire humanitarian state due to years of blockade after Hamas took control in 2006, and UN agencies have described the situation now as “catastrophic.”

Some 406,000 people are sheltering in facilities belonging to UNRWA, the UN agency that assists Palestine refugees, which said on Sunday that its fuel supply will be gone in three days. Safe humanitarian access to people across Gaza is also critical.

Mr Griffiths praised the aid workers on the Palestinian side of the border who immediately sprang to action to offload the goods from the trucks despite the risks.

He said that these “true heroes” also needed protection.

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Bauchi command said it arrested a 500-level Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) student for stabbing a 17-year-old student to death.

NSCDC commandant Ilelaboye Oyejide said this on Sunday while briefing journalists in Bauchi on the incident.

Mr Oyejide said the suspect was arrested in Misau local council.

He said the command received information that the deceased, Umar Usman, a secondary school student from Misau, was found wrapped in a white cloth and dumped at Misau bypass.

“This is a case of culpable homicide,” he said, adding that the incident happened on October 24. “He was quickly taken to the General Hospital, Misau, where he was certified dead and handed over to the family for burial,” Mr Oyejide said.

He added, “When we received the report, we raised high-power intelligence officers to go to Misau and investigate to bring the perpetrators to book.”

The NSCDC commandant added that after a series of investigations by the operatives, “a suspect, Abdullahi Ibrahim, a 500-level student of Veterinary Medicine, ABU, Zaria, was arrested.”

Mr Oyejide stated, “We came to realise that there was a communication chat between the suspect and the deceased. In the communication, we saw where the suspect enticed the deceased with homosexual love and showed him his naked picture.

“When the deceased went to meet him, somehow he was stabbed in the stomach and wrapped in a white cloth and dumped where he was found.”

According to Mr Oyejide, the suspect confessed to the crime during the investigation. He said the suspect would be charged to court.

“The suspect said that the deceased approached him with a knife and, in self-defence, there was a struggle that resulted in his stabbing the deceased to death.

“He also said that he was really afraid because it was something he had never encountered in his life,” the NSCDC boss said.

He further said the suspect claimed that because he was afraid, he decided to wrap the body in a cloth and dump it along the bypass.

The Transportation University, Daura, has received official approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to start academic activities.

Transport minister Said Alkali disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

Mr Alkali said the approval, granted on October 18, was a significant development for the university and paved the way for its immediate launch.

He also said the NUC approval letter, with reference number NUC/AP/T’6ONOL.II 02 marked a crucial milestone for the university as it authorised the beginning of academic programmes.

The minister said the university would offer 14 diverse programmes catering to the transportation industry and related fields.

The university’s approved programmes include B.Eng. Civil Engineering, B.Eng. Electrical Electronics Engineering, B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering, B.Eng. Mechatronics Engineering, B.Eng. Highway Engineering, B.Eng. Railway Engineering, B.Sc. Aviation Management and B.Sc. Transport Management.

Others are B.Sc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management, B.Sc. Maritime Safety and Environmental Administration, B.Sc. Railway Transport Management, B.Sc. Sea Port and Dry Port Management, B.Sc. Inland Waterways Safety and Environmental Administration, and B.Sc. Maritime Economics.

“The issuance of the approval letter by the NUC underscores the rigorous assessment and recognition of the transportation university’s commitment to academic excellence and industry relevance. It highlights the collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Transportation, led by me and the NUC, in advancing Nigeria’s educational landscape.

“Transportation University, Daura’s approval from the NUC, as evidenced by the official letter, sets the stage for the university to become a centre of excellence in transportation studies,” Mr Alkali said.

According to him, as the university prepares to welcome its first batch of students, it is anticipated that the transportation university will positively impact Nigeria’s transportation sector.

Mr Alkali noted that the diverse programmes would equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the development and advancement of the transportation industry in the country.

Nigerian music sensations Rema, Davido and Burna-Boy have won big at the 2023 Trace Awards in Kigali, Rwanda.

The event, emceed by Nigerian music icon Dapo Oyebanji, popularly known as D’Banj, and co-hosted by Angolan supermodel Maria Borges, featured over 100 nominated artists.

It showcased the rich diversity and excellence of Afro-centric music spanning genres like Afrobeats, Dancehall, Hip Hop, Afro-pop, R&B, Amapiano, and more.

The star-studded lineup of performers included Davido, Yemi Alade, Black Sherif, Kizz Daniel, and many others.

Rema stole the spotlight at the award show, outshining Burna Boy and Davido by clinching the prestigious ‘Song of the Year’ award for his global sensation, ‘Calm Down’.

He didn’t stop there; Rema also secured the ‘Best Global African Artist’ award.

Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ continued with its remix featuring Selena Gomez, earning accolades and reaching an impressive No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Davido wasn’t left behind, scoring victories in the categories of ‘Best Male’ and ‘Best Collaboration’ for his chart-topper ‘Unavailable’, featuring Musa Keys.

Burna Boy, known for his artistic prowess, claimed the highly-coveted ‘Album of the Year’ award for ‘Love Damini.’

Meanwhile, Yemi Alade secured the ‘Video of the Year’ award, and Kel P was crowned ‘Best Producer of the Year.’

Legendary TuFace was honoured with the prestigious Life Achievement Award.

Ifedayo Adetifa, the director-general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease and Prevention Control (NCDC), has called for increased budgetary allocation to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats in the country.

Mr Adetifa made the call in an interview in Abuja on Sunday on his second anniversary in office.

The director-general said dedicated funding for implementing health security will increase capacities in responding to public health threats.

The NCDC boss also noted the need to strengthen subnational support, considering the federated structure of the country.

“We must establish a robust relationship with different states and invest in subnational work to enhance health security in the country. We need to prioritise health. Health goes beyond capital projects – buildings and facilities. You need the human capital, equipment, training, and quality systems.

“Once we get the political leadership to properly prioritise health, then health will receive more funding. I believe that some state governments are committing quite a bit of their own budget to health. What we need to see is to make that a groundswell, that even more states are doing that, and that the national government is doing that,” Mr Adetifa explained.

The NCDC boss added, “Lagos, Kano, and Gombe states have dedicated budgets for emergency preparedness and response, while others face resource constraints.”

He also called for continuous surveillance and monitoring to identify and respond to diseases like Lassa fever as the country moves towards its season in November.

“Addressing healthcare challenges requires a collective effort from both the government and the people. It is not solely the responsibility of the NCDC but requires collaboration across various sectors and active participation from the public,” he said.

The much-anticipated 2023 Kaduna International Polo Tournament is already on us as record title holders, EL-Amin polo leads over 40 teams from across the country bracing for another titanic quest for laurels as the prestigious festival celebrates another epoch with a loaded five teams Georgan Cup meltdown at the foremost Murtala Square, Kaduna.

The Georgian Cup at the 2023 Kaduna International Polo Tournament will feature strong teams like Abuja Rubicon, Kaduna Fifth Chukkers, Katsina Max Air, and Jos Malcomines.

This year’s tournament will be held over two weeks, from October 31, 2023, at the historic Murtala Muhammed Square Polo Grounds in Kaduna.

It’s an exciting event that celebrates the Georgian Trophy, the world’s oldest and most prestigious polo cup.

The Kaduna polo carnival is set to be an exhilarating event with multiple prestigious cups up for grabs.

The Georgian Cup, with its rich 105-year history, and the EL-Amin Cup, which awards cash prizes to the Most Valuable Player, will be contested in the first stage.

In the second week, the Emir of Katsina Cup and Imani Cup will take centre stage, offering exciting incentives and social activities.

Teams from Lagos, Kano, Port Harcourt, and over 15 teams from Kaduna will participate, with over 40 teams, 150 players, and 600 thoroughbred horses from Argentina, Europe and South Africa competing.

Sir Bobby Charlton, the Manchester United legend who was a key figure in England’s 1966 World Cup victory, has died at the age of 86.

During a 17-year first-team career with United he won three league titles, a European Cup and an FA Cup.

Charlton’s family said he “passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning”.

He died surrounded by his family, who said in a statement they wished to “pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him”.

“We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time,” their statement added.United paid a fond tribute to Charlton, describing him as “one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club”.

“Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world,” the club said.

“He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game.”

Charlton was one of the few players to win the World Cup, a European Cup and the Ballon d’Or.

He was the last surviving member of those involved in the Munich Air disaster in 1958.

He captained United to their first European cup against Benfica, the first English team to win the competition. He was a World Cup winner for England in 1966, scoring 49 goals in 106 appearances.

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have attacked a customs house in Geidam town, Geidam LGA, killing one officer, identified as Usman Gombe.

Daily Trust gathered that the insurgents stormed the customs house along Maine Soroa road in a Volkswagen Golf and a Land Rover around 10pm on Saturday and started shooting.

“They struck when they were sure the customs officers had retired home. Panicked by the rain of bullets, the officers scampered for safety, some escaped through the gate, while others scaled the fence.

“Unfortunately, one of the officers, Usman Gombe, was shot dead while attempting to climb the fence,” a security source told our correspondent.

He said the assailants also burnt down the customs patrol van, a generator, and part of the customs house building.

“This is the second time that the Boko Haram insurgents are killing the customs officers. Last month, an officer Babalola, and his junior officer, were abducted and later killed by the insurgents,” he said.

Residents of the town told our correspondent that the activities of Boko Haram insurgents on the outskirts of Geidam had increased in recent days.

“They collect taxes from farmers and herdsmen a few kilometers from the town and nobody is doing anything.

“Instead, the security operatives have relocated over 17 checkpoints into the town where they also taxed traders that brought goods through the same route. We are in difficult condition in this town,” one of the traders alleged.

Police in London say nearly 100,000 people marched in the British capital in an event organised by pro-Palestinian groups, one of several such protests across Europe.

Demonstrators held signs reading “Freedom for Palestine”, “Stop Bombing Gaza” and “End Israeli Apartheid”. Many waved Palestinian flags and some chanted “5, 6, 7, 8, Israel is a terrorist state” and “Free Palestine”.

Since the shock Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, which left 1,400 dead, Israel has launched devastating air and ground bombardments of Gaza. The Hamas authorities say 4,385 people have died.

The London march brought traffic at the Marble Arch landmark to a standstill, and police said on X (formerly Twitter) that almost 100,000 had attended. It broke up peacefully close to Downing Street.

“We came to show our support because we can’t stay silent, watch the news, and then do nothing,” Mariam Abdul-Ghani, an 18-year-old student whose family is from the Palestinian territories, told AFP.

David Rosenberg, a member of the Jewish Socialists Group, said he was there “to give solidarity and to disrupt that narrative that says it’s Muslims versus Jews, Palestinians versus Israelis.

“I’m 65 but there are people here in their 20s and 30s, who have grown up in mainstream Jewish households, who cannot stand what is supposedly done in their name,” he added.

Protests in Europe

“I do have cousins, family and friends (there)”, said Nivert Tamraz, a 38-year-old marketing consultant, who came with her children so they “understand that sometimes everyone has to stand for humanity and not just shy away.”

“I have a friend whose family is in Gaza, they can’t even get in touch with them, it’s horrible for them, they don’t know if they are dead, if they are alive,” she added.

Other demonstrations took place in Birmingham, central England, Cardiff in Wales and the Scottish city of Glasgow.There were also protests in other European countries.

Pro-Palestinian rallies took place in several French cities. In the southern city of Lyon, more than a thousand people turned out for one demonstration, which was authorised at the last minute.

There were also demonstrations in the southern Mediterranean city of Marseille, in Rennes, in the northwest, and in the northeastern city of Metz.

Earlier this week, France’s top administrative court, the Council of State, overturned a number of bans on such demonstrations imposed by regional authorities. They had issued the bans after Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin ordered them to do so on public order grounds.

Thousands also marched in cities across Spain including the capital of Spain, Barcelona, Zaragoza and San Sebastien.

And in Italy, thousands marched in support of Palestinians in the northern city of Milan.

The first aid trucks arrived in the war-torn Gaza Strip from Egypt on Saturday, bringing humanitarian relief to the Hamas-controlled Palestinian enclave.

Hours later, Israel announced it was stepping up its bombardment of the Hamas-controlled territory.

Israel has massed tens of thousands of troops and hundreds of tanks along the Gaza border for a widely anticipated ground invasion.

The Police Command in Ogun State says three police inspectors have been caught on camera “flagrantly extorting money from commercial motorcyclists” otherwise known as okada riders.

The command identified the officers as Inspector Ikhanorba Lucky, Inspector Paul Sunday, and Inspector Edwin Ekeogu.

The Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, on Sunday, said the inspectors, on October 19, involved in “an incident of professional misconduct while on visibility policing duty at Maawu Bus stop in the Agbado area of the state.”

Odutola explained that, “These officers were caught on camera flagrantly extorting money from commercial motorcyclists in contravention of the Police Act and Regulations.”

She added that the “inappropriate actions of the three policemen were subsequently shared on social media.”

Odutola quoted the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, to have strongly condemned the “unprofessional act” of the three men.

“To address this misconduct, the Command has activated appropriate disciplinary measures against the erring personnel to ensure that they are held accountable for their misconduct and to serve as a deterrent to others who might be tempted to toe this ignoble path,” Odutola said.

She also quoted the CP to have emphasised his commitment to upholding professional standards within the Force to sustain quality service delivery to the citizens and sustain public trust and confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

The police in Benue State, on Saturday confirmed that the Otukpo Divisional Police Officer, CSP John Adikwu and three other operatives were killed during the armed robbery on commercial banks in Otukpo town of the state.

Residents had said that the armed robbers on Friday afternoon caused a stir in the heart of Otukpo town when they attacked some banks in the area.

The police public relations officer in the state, SP Catherine Anene, in a statement, also confirmed that five banks were robbed simultaneously.

Anene added that in a hot pursuit of the suspected robbers, security operatives gunned down two of the armed robbers while still on the trail of others, who abandoned their vehicle and ran into the bush along the Otukpo-Taraku axis.

“On October 20, 2023, about 1615hrs, armed robbers invaded Access Bank, First Bank, Zenith Bank, United Bank for Africa (UBA) and Stanbic IBTC simultaneously. The Otukpo Divisional Police Officer, CSP John Adikwu and other police teams in the area engaged them in a gun battle but were unable to prevent their attack on the banks.

“More police teams, in collaboration with other security agents, have been deployed to Otukpo to assist in stabilising the area and prevent these robbers from escaping.

“The robbers, who were intercepted along the Otukpo-Taraku road, engaged officers in a gun battle and two of the robbers died in the process. Other gang members abandoned their vehicles and escaped into the forest and are being chased by the police.

“The DPO, who sustained a gunshot injury on his stomach, and three other police officers, have been confirmed dead at the hospital. Other persons who sustained injuries in the bank have been moved to the hospital for treatment,” the police spokesman noted.

She said investigation into the matter had commenced but was, however, silent on the number of civilians killed during the robbery incident.

Meanwhile, one of the military personnel who was part of the team that engaged the armed robbers but did not want to be named, revealed that security operatives couldn’t do much in engaging the daredevils while the operation went on because of the crowd of innocent people at the scene.

The Osun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revealed that seven people died in an accident that occurred on the Osogbo-Gbongan highway on Friday, October 20.

FRSC Sector Commander Henry Benamaisia, who disclosed this in an interview on Saturday in Osogbo, said a Sharon Nissan vehicle with plate number WW D574 AE lost control due to excessive speed at about 7:40 pm, resulting in the deaths of seven of its 10 passengers.

The Osun FRSC boss confirmed that the accident occurred around Ogidi village, near Sasa Bridge.

“We lost seven persons, including three females, one male, and three children, while three other persons sustained various degrees of injuries.

The bodies of three of the dead victims, who were indigenes of Osun, were taken to Ode-Omu by their relatives, while the remaining four bodies were taken to UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Osogbo by the FRSC Rescue Team,” Benamaisia said.

Those injured, according to him, were taken to an undisclosed hospital for further treatment.

The Osun sector commander commended the efforts of sister security agencies for their joint effort in the rescue operation for the survivors.

He added that belongings recovered during the accident have been handed over to the police.

After yet another international break, the Premier League makes its return with fixtures in Game Week 9.

It will be a weekend of derbies.First, Liverpool welcome Everton in Saturday’s early kick-off, before Arsenal travel to Chelsea in the late kick-off.

The round of fixtures will be closed out with a clash between Tottenham and Fulham on Monday.

But what four matches have the potential to pull off a surprise?

1. Liverpool vs Everton: A glance at this match-up and you’d expect Liverpool to thrash Everton at Anfield. But dismiss Sean Dyche’s men at your peril. The visitors will defend in banks of four and attempt to shut out the Reds, why hoping to get a chance or two to get a goal and a massive result. This could be one to keep an eye on this weekend.

2. Man City vs Brighton: Pep Guardiola must have spent the break hurting. City lost 1-0 to Arsenal at the Emirates, before the players flew out to represent their various countries. This week in training, it would have been no doubt drummed into their ears that they cannot afford a third consecutive league defeat. Rodri will return after his three-game suspension, but you’d still expect Brighton to take the game to City at the Etihad.

3. Sheffield United vs Man Utd: It has indeed been a poor start to this campaign by Erik ten Hag’s men. There is no match this season where they have played convincingly, including the ones they won. United are away to Sheffield United on Saturday and this could turn out to be a tricky affair, as the Bramall Lane side are fighting for their lives.

4. Tottenham vs Fulham: Under Ange Postecoglou, Spurs have looked a different side. All that talk of them struggling without Harry Kane has been put to bed early, as they sit top of the table on goals difference. A home game against Fulham is likely to see them continue their unbeaten start. But a London Derby under the lights could prove to be a cracker.

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has approved the appointment of sole administrators for the 14 Local Government Councils of the State.

The Governor also approved the appointment of Secretaries and Supervisory Councillors for the local governments.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant, Malam Sulaiman Idris, quoted the Governor as saying that the appointees were “carefully selected based on past achievements and track records”.

The appointees include Bashar Musa for Anka Local Government, Sa’idu Danbala for Bakura, Isiyaka Ibrahim for Birnin-Magaji and Nasiru Muhammad for Bukkuyum.

Other are Nura Umar for Bungudu, Aminu Nuhu for Gummi, Yahaya Garba for Gusau, Kasimu Sani-Kaura for Kauran-Namoda and Yahaya Giwa for Maradun.

The rest are Yusuf Sani-Bindin for Maru, Lukman Jafar for Talata-Mafara, Aliyu Adamu-Barmo for Tsafe, Junaidu Muhammad-Barade for Shinkafi and Aminu Atiku for Zurmi.

The statement said that the appointments were for six months and subject to confirmation by the House of Assembly.

President Bola Tinubu on Friday said that the restoration of the country to its rightful place in the community of nations requires sacrifice from citizens, including religious and other leaders.

According to Tinubu’s spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President disclosed this in an audience with a delegation of South-West Muslim faithful, led by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, in Abuja, on Friday.

Tinubu noted that the current challenges facing the entire nation were only temporary, assuring Nigerians that better days were in the offing.

“We have to believe in one country; we have to believe in Nigeria. We will do our best, and our economy will get better for the benefit of Nigerians. I am very sure of that, and we are putting in the work to ensure that,” the President said.

He noted that the policies and programmes of his administration were aimed at achieving a fairer, better and honest society where hard work would be rewarded and laziness would reap little.

“It is about our future. We must guarantee our future. Almighty Allah will not give us a burden that we cannot bear. He has put us here for a purpose. It may look complex, even rough, but it will get better.

“We avoided it (removing petroleum subsidy) for 40 years. We are all going through the pain now, but for Nigeria not to collapse, we had to remove the fuel subsidy.

“In the history of successful nations, there is nothing more vital than the leadership of a nation making difficult decisions at the right time and for the right reasons. There would have been no money for the sub-nationals,” the President said.

Ancelotti is preparing Los Blancos to face the Sevilla defender in LaLiga on Saturday.

Ramos was a key member of the Madrid squad during the Italian’s first spell between 2013 and 2015.

The defender scored the 93rd-minute equaliser in their 2014 Champions League final win over Atletico Madrid.

Ancelotti said in a news conference on Friday: “I’d love to see [Ramos] and say hello. I have affection for all the players I’ve had, but above all, I have special affection for him.

“If I’m here today, it’s because of Sergio Ramos. If he hadn’t scored the goal in the [Champions League] final, I probably wouldn’t be here. For that, and for everything he did for this club, everybody has a lot of affection for him. He’ll play well, for sure. Let’s hope he doesn’t score, but if he does, he can [celebrate] however he wants!”

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the confirmation of the appointment of Adewale Adeniyi as the substantive Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service.

Willie Bassey, Director, Information at Secretary to the Government of the Federation, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

According to the statement, the appointment takes effect from 19th October 2023, and his tenure follows the extant provisions of the Public Service Rules (PSR).

The President tasked the CG to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new assignment.

In June, Tinubu appointed Adeniyi as Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to replace former CG, Hammed Ali.

Unspecified number of residents of Otukpo, Benue State, have been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be armed robbers.

DAILY POST gathered that the gunmen invaded several banks in Otukpo at about 3 pm on Friday, shooting sporadically.

An eyewitness, Sunday Abah, who spoke with DAILY POST, said the gunmen have been operating for several hours without security intervention.

“Armed robbers have taken over everywhere in Otukpo. They are just shooting whoever they see.

“Currently, they are robbing Zenith bank and they been here for more than three hours”, he said.

The Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Catherine Anene Sewuese could not be reached as of the time of filing this report

Afatal crash involving a tanker and a car along Stadium Road, by Uruaebot market, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital, has claimed one person’s life.

The accident, which occurred at about 10:40 a.m. on Thursday, involved a tanker and a 406 PEUGEOT.

Confirming the accident in a statement on Friday, the spokesperson for the state command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Paul James, blamed overspeeding and inadequate display of caution signs as the cause of the accident.

He said, “On Thursday 19th October 2023, a fatal crash occurred along Stadium road by Uruaebot market, at about 1040hrs, involving a tanker with registration number – MHA869XA and a 406 PEUGEOT with registration number – CL775ABC.

“The one person involved was confirmed dead and deposited at the Hospital Morgue. FRSC operatives arrived at the crash scene, having received a report of the incident.

“It was gathered, upon inquiry, that speeding and inadequate display of caution signs were the causal factors of the crash.”

On his part, the state sector commander of the FRSC, Matthew Olonisaye, commiserated with the family of the diseased, describing the incident as unfortunate.

He urged motorists to exercise caution and ensure adequate display of road signs to inform other road users of danger ahead.

Protesters, on Friday, stormed the Lekki Tollgate in Lagos to commemorate the third anniversary of the killings of armless protesters by the officers of the Nigerian Army and police on October 20, 2020.

The peaceful walk, led by skit maker Adebowale Adebayo, also known as Mr Macaroni, witnessed heavy security presence, including the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, who had on Thursday, warned against any gathering at the tollgate.

MC Macaroni said the memorial walk was to honour the slain youth, adding, “We want to walk back, but the police don’t want us to walk back.

“We don’t want to give them a reason or an excuse to fire at us. We’ve been on this for three years now, and we know what they are capable of doing.”

The skit maker called for the unconditional release of youth in security agencies’ custody since October 2020.

“There are still some protesters who have been in prison since 2020. Lawyers have been on the cases, different shouts every day, but till now, they are still there.

“We are using this walk to once again call on all those concerned to grant the unconditional release of all protesters that are still in prison,” he urged.

The protest, which rocked major cities across Nigeria in 2020, sought an end to extrajudicial killings by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) unit of the Nigerian Police.

It, however, resulted in the shooting of peaceful demonstrators shortly after the Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced a curfew.

Many sources, including those from security sources, confirmed to Peoples Gazette that casualties were recorded on the night of the attack after soldiers fired at protesters who sat on the ground, singing the national anthem and waving the Nigerian flag.

Initially, the Nigerian Army denied being at the protest ground, stating that videos and photos from the scene were “doctored”.

However, it later admitted officers’ presence and claimed that shots were only fired into the air to enforce the curfew.