Scores of Ajah indigenes in Lagos took to the streets on Monday, staging a protest in Ikeja to urge Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to resolve the lingering rulership tussle in their community.

The protesters were led to the governor’s office in Ikeja by the general secretary of the Ajah Community, Kazeem Odunlami.

They carried placards with inscriptions such as ‘Please allow the court to determine who is entitled to become the Oba of Ajah’ and ‘All the families of Ajah say no to superimposition of Olumegbon Family as the ruler of Ajah Community’.

They urged the governor to intervene to prevent a communal conflict.

According to Mr Odunlami, the chieftaincy title of Olumegbon of Lagos is not associated with the rulership of the Ajah community, and the only recognised chieftaincy in Ajah since colonial days is the Baale (Olomodi) of Ajah.

He insisted that Olumegbon has no historical or judicial background to become the Oba of Ajah, and the community will not accept the alleged imposition.

“The Baale of Ajah has been the traditional leader for over 300 years, a custom deeply rooted in the community’s culture and history,” Mr Odunlami stated.

He added that the residents urgently required the governor’s attention to halt the alleged imposition, which he said had been ongoing since 2003.

The protesters had staged similar demonstrations at the Lagos House of Assembly on October 28 and December 8 against the imposition of Olumegbon as the new Ajah ruler.

According to Mr Odunlami, the Supreme Court judgment cited by Olumegbon, with suit number SC-148-1997, is not valid as the 52 families of Ajah were not parties to the suit.

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has reshuffled his cabinet and sacked five commissioners.

According to a press release issued to journalists on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Governor, Mukhtar Gidado, the reshuffling is to reinvigorate governance and ensure optimal service delivery to the people of the State.

The statement revealed that “In that respect, five commissioners were dropped. This move reflects the administration’s commitment to injecting new ideas and energy into governance, in line with the governor’s vision of strengthening the machinery of government and addressing emerging challenges effectively.

“The commissioners affected by this development are Commissioner of Education, Jamila Dahiru, Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Abdulhameed Bununu, Commissioner of Information and Communication, Usman Danturaki, Commissioner of Agriculture, Madugu Yalams and Commissioner of Religious Affairs and Societal Reorientation, Yakubu Ibrahim.

“Governor Bala extends his gratitude to the outgoing commissioners for their dedication, service, and invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Bauchi State.

“Their efforts have been instrumental in advancing key initiatives and policies of this administration.”

The governor has also forwarded the names of five individuals for security clearance and subsequent confirmation as commissioners by the state House of Assembly.

The names forwarded for replacement are Babayo Tilde from Toro Local Government, Abdullahi Mohammed from Misau Local Government, Bala Lukshi from Dass local Government, Usman Shehu from Shira Local Government, Iliyasu Gital from Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Titus Ketkukah from Tafawa Balewa Local Government, Babayo Gabarin from Darazo Local Government, and Lawal Rimin Zayam from Toro Local Government.”

Gidado noted the governor’s commitment to fulfilling the mandate of his administration and assuresmd the state that the government is steadfast in its mission to deliver impactful development and improved welfare for all.

A devastating earthquake in China’s remote Tibet region killed at least 53 people and collapsed “many buildings” on Tuesday, state media reported, with tremors also felt in neighbouring Nepal’s capital Kathmandu and parts of India.

Videos published by China’s state broadcaster CCTV showed houses destroyed with walls torn apart.

Rescue workers waded through rubble strewn across the ruins in the aftermath of the earthquake, footage showed, while some gave locals thick blankets to keep warm.

Surveillance images published by CCTV showed people running through a store’s aisles as shelves shook violently, sending objects like toys tumbling to the ground.

In the town of Lhatse, videos geolocated by AFP showed debris scattered in front of streetside eateries.

The powerful quake struck Dingri county with a magnitude of 6.8 near the border with Nepal at 9:05 am (0105 GMT), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC). The US Geological Survey reported the tremor as magnitude 7.1.

“Fifty-three people have been confirmed dead and 62 injured as of Tuesday noon, after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted Dingri County in the city of Xigaze in Xizang Autonomous Region at 9:05 am Tuesday,” Xinhua news agency said.

Over 1,000 houses have sustained varying degrees of damage, it added.

“Dingri county and its surrounding areas experienced very strong tremors, and many buildings near the epicentre have collapsed,” state broadcaster CCTV said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday emphasised “the full-scale search and rescue efforts, minimizing casualties to the greatest extent possible, properly resettling affected residents, and ensuring their safety and warmth through the winter”, CCTV added.

Xinhua said that “local authorities are reaching out to various townships in the county to assess the impact of the quake”.

Temperatures in Dingri are around minus 8 degrees Celsius (17.6 degrees Fahrenheit) and will drop to minus 18 this evening, according to the China Meteorological Administration.

Disaster relief aid, including cotton tents, quilts and items for high-altitude and frigid areas, had been dispatched by central authorities to areas impacted by the quake, Xinhua said.

The high-altitude county in the Tibet region is home to around 62,000 people and situated on the Chinese side of Mount Everest.

While earthquakes are common in the region, Tuesday’s quake was the most powerful recorded within a 200-kilometre radius in the last five years, the CENC added.

Amid calls for leniency for suspects facing trial for their roles in the stampede that led to the death of 35 children at Islamic High School, Bashorun, Ibadan, venue of the aborted funfair party for children, Governor Seyi Makinde yesterday said those involved, no matter how highly placed, must face trial.

He said many of those reaching out to him had been saying there was also stampede in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and nobody was facing trial; as such, why should Oyo State prosecute people.

But, Makinde said even if nobody was held accountable in other areas in the country, he would ensure the rule of law was followed in Oyo State.

The governor, who said he was not against the court granting the suspects bail, however said the matter was in the purview of the court and the suspects must face trial.

President Bola Tinubu hosted the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II , at his Lagos residence on Sunday, January 05.

Tinubu was earlier on Saturday in Enugu on his first state visit and inaugurated some completed projects undertaken by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration.

Some of the projects the President commissioned included 30 of the 260 Smart Green Schools, 60 completed Type 2 Primary Health Centres, and 19-kilometer Airport-New Haven—Bisalla and Okpara Square roads built by Mbah’s administration.

Tinubu’s hosting of the Awujale was disclosed via images shared by the President’s Senior Special Assistant on Social Media , Dada Olusegun, on Sunday, January 5.

The caption reads: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Received The Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona Ogbagba II , at his residence in Lagos today.”

In May 2024, during the 90th birthday celebration of the paramount ruler, Tinubu awarded the Awujale the prestigious Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger, the second highest national honour.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau’s thinking said on Sunday.

The source spoke to Reuters after the Globe and Mail reported that Trudeau was expected to announce as early as Monday that he would quit as leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party after nine years in office.

The source requested anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly.

Trudeau’s departure would leave the party without a permanent head at a time when polls show the Liberals will badly lose to the official opposition Conservatives in an election that must be held by late October.

Sources told the Globe and Mail that they did not know definitely when Trudeau would announce his plans to leave but said they expect it would happen before a emergency meeting of Liberal legislators on Wednesday.

An increasing number of Liberal parliamentarians, alarmed by a series of gloomy polls, have publicly urged Trudeau to quit.

The prime minister’s office did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside regular business hours. The prime minister’s regularly published schedule for Monday said he would participate virtually in a cabinet committee meeting on Canada-U.S. relations.

It remains unclear whether Trudeau will leave immediately or stay on as prime minister until a new Liberal leader is selected, the Globe and Mail report added.

At least seven American states have declared a state of emergency in the wake of a huge winter storm that could result in the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures in more than 10 years.

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According to the BBC, state authorities in Kansas, Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas and New Jersey have declared emergencies with schools shut down in some areas.

Thousands of flights have been delayed or cancelled, and several roads have been cut off due to the storm.

Kansas is one of the most affected areas by the storm, which may cause the biggest snowfall and coldest weather in the U.S. in more than a decade.

“This could lead to the coldest January for the U.S. since 2011,” AccuWeather forecaster Dan DePodwin said before adding that the “temperatures that are well below historical average” could linger for a week.

Citing forecasters, the BBC reported that the huge winter storm is caused by the polar vortex – an area of cold air circling around the Arctic.

The storm is expected to move eastward in the coming days, causing extreme weather conditions.

Three Chinese nationals have been apprehended with gold bars and $800,000 in cash in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

According to the BBC, the trio were nabbed with 12 gold bars and the stash of cash hidden under the seat of a vehicle they were travelling in.

Jacques Purusi, the governor of South Kivu province, confirmed the arrest of the suspects, saying that the operation was kept secret after the recent release of another group of Chinese nationals accused of running an illegal gold mine in the area.

Mr Purusi explained that some of the dealers in the ‘previous metals’ had been enjoying good relations with the influential people in the capital, Kinshasa, adding that it was the reason why the latest arrests had to be kept quiet.

Although he did not give exactly how much gold had been seized so far, Mr Purusi said they had been acting on a tip-off.

According to him, the gold bars and money were only found after a meticulous search of the vehicle in the Walungu area near Rwanda’s border.

Last year, Mr Purusi told journalists that he was shocked to hear that 17 Chinese nationals, who had been arrested on allegations they had been running an illegal gold mine, were freed and allowed to return to China.

He said the development undermined the efforts to clean up DR Congo’s notoriously murky mineral sector.

“They owed $10 million in taxes and fines to the government,” Mr Purusi was quoted to have said by Reuters.

New York has commenced a congestion charge scheme that compels car drivers to pay up to $9 per day, with rates varied for other vehicles.

Speaking to journalists, the CEO of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, Janno Lieber, said the scheme, the first to be introduced in the United States, took effect on Sunday.

According to the BBC, most drivers intending to access the congestion zone at peak hours will pay $9 once daily and $2.25 at other times. Small trucks and non-commuter buses will be charged $14.40 to enter Manhattan at peak times, while larger trucks and tourist buses will pay $21.60.

“The system has been in operation since midnight [05:00 GMT Sunday],” said Mr Lieber. “Drivers are going to start to see the toll charges appearing on their E-Z Pass bills in a few days.”

He also stated that 400 traffic lanes are now covered by over 1,400 cameras, with over 110 detection points and over 800 signs.

The Empire State Building, Times Square, and the financial district around Wall Street are in the congestion zone, which covers an area south of Central Park.

The scheme is aimed at easing the city’s traffic challenges and raising billions for the public transport network. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to stop the scheme when he returns to office. Local Republicans have also pleaded for his intervention.

Mr Leiber is, however, hopeful that agreements would be reached with the government to make them “stand up to changes of administration.”

The development comes two years after Governor Kathy Hochul advocated for a congestion charge, but was delayed and revised after complaints from commuters and businesses.

Traffic data analyst firm INRIX ranked New York as the world’s most-congested urban area in 2023 and 2024.

A “panic-stricken” elephant killed a Spanish tourist while she was bathing the animal at a sanctuary in southern Thailand, police said on Monday.

The 23-year-old woman was hit by the stressed animal’s trunk at the Koh Yao Elephant Care Centre in Phang Nga province, according to police.

“A female tourist was killed while bathing an elephant,” Jaran Bangprasert, the local police chief told AFP.

Authorities have contacted the Spanish embassy to confirm the victim’s identity.

The sanctuary declined to provide details of the incident when contacted by AFP.

Wild elephants have killed 227 people, including tourists, in the past 12 years, according to the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation.

An elephant killed a 49-year-old woman at a national park in Loei province in northern Thailand last month.

While encounters between villagers and wild elephants are common, attacks at sanctuaries remain rare.

Bathing elephants is a popular activity among visitors in Thailand, where about 2,800 elephants are held for tourism purposes across the country, according to World Animal Protection.

However, animal rights groups argue that bathing elephants can cause them distress and some sanctuaries in the country do not allow it.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of renowned business mogul and socialite, Chief (Mrs) Adebisi Edionseri, popularly known as ‘Cash Madam.’

Her death, at the age of 89 on Sunday, marks a significant loss to Ogun State and Nigeria at large, the governor noted.

Abiodun described the deceased as a trailblazing entrepreneur whose remarkable legacy has left an indelible mark on society, inspiring generations since the 1970s.

In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, Abiodun lauded Edionseri’s immense contributions to Ogun State, calling her a beacon of resilience, ambition, and success.

“On behalf of myself and the people of Ogun State, I extend our deepest condolences to the family of Alhaja (Chief) Adebisi Edionseri. Her passing is a tremendous loss, but her influence as a business pioneer and social figure will continue to resonate for years to come,” Abiodun stated.

He praised Edionseri’s pioneering spirit, noting her exceptional achievements at a young age and the inspiration she provided to aspiring entrepreneurs and social leaders across the region.

“Alhaja Adebisi’s legacy transcends her lifetime. Her contributions to the business landscape and her vibrant social engagements will serve as enduring reference points. She touched countless lives and left an imprint that will guide future generations,” Abiodun added.

The Edionseri family, in an earlier statement signed by Dr Adebayo Adebowale, confirmed the passing of the 89-year-old business luminary after a brief illness.

“Her life was a radiant example of grace, dignity, and unwavering faith. Princess Edionseri’s wisdom, kindness, and dedication enriched the lives of many, both within her family and the broader community,” Adebowale remarked.

“She instilled the values of love, resilience, and faith in Allah, leaving behind a legacy that will endure. As we mourn, we also celebrate the extraordinary life she lived. Her warmth, laughter, and teachings will forever remain in our hearts, guiding us forward.”

The funeral will be held according to Islamic rites on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 4pm at her residence in Abeokuta GRA.

Iya Sunnah of Egbaland, Khadijah Adebisi Edionseri, aka Cash Madam, has died.

She reportedly died after a brief illness.

Ms Edionseri was 89. She died on Sunday.

One of the children of the deceased businesswoman, a community leader, Adebayo Adebowale, confirmed the demise in a statement.

“With deep gratitude to Allah for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Princess Kadijat Abike Adebisi Edionseri (née Elegbede), who returned to her Creator on 5th January 2025 at the age of 89, following a brief illness,” the statement said.

It added, “Her life was a shining example of grace, dignity, and unwavering faith. Princess Edionseri touched the lives of many through her wisdom, kindness, and dedication to both her family and her community.

“She taught us the importance of love, resilience, and faith in Allah, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.”

According to the family, a funeral will be held at the deceased’s residence in Abeokuta at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, in accordance with Islamic rites.

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that Ayomide Adeleye, who confessed to killing Christianah Idowu, his friend and neighbour, has been charged with murder and remains in custody for the offence.

This clarification was issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in response to reports suggesting that Adeleye was not being held in any Lagos correctional facility.

In his statement, Hundeyin said, “We can confirm that Ayomide Adeleye was charged with murder and was remanded for the same offence.

“It is also a fact that another person bearing the same name was remanded for a different offence and released in April 2024, long before the Ayomide we are talking about committed his offence.

“An outfit that prides itself on investigation should live up to its name. Relying on ‘sources’ rather than the spokesperson of the Correctional Service would land you in this kind of misinformation.”

Adeleye, a 200-level Philosophy student at Olabisi Onabanjo University confessed in September to killing Idowu, a 300-level student at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State.

On November 5, Adeleye appeared before Magistrate Seyi Omodara at the Ogba Magistrate Court.

The magistrate issued a remand warrant, allowing the police to detain him at the Ikoyi Correctional Center pending advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecutions.

A Saturday morning fire devastated the popular Sokoto’s Kara Grains Market, destroying grains and properties worth millions of naira.

The inferno, which occurred at the market, destroyed over 50 grinding shops, with many nearby houses also affected.

Although the cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained, the incident has caused significant financial losses to those affected, with damages estimated to exceed N50 million.

The fire destroyed food items, including rice, millet, beans, and sacks of other goods stored for business purposes.

Among the victims was Glory Matthew Abba, a shop owner who lost his grinding engine, valued at N1.8 million.

Another victim, Aliyu Achida, lost his house and food crops, including rice, millet, and beans, amounting to a total loss of approximately N3 million.

The Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency and the National Emergency Management Agency responded to the disaster by conducting a joint assessment of the affected area.

Officials visited the damaged parts of Kara Market to evaluate the situation and reassured the victims of their commitment to providing support in the aftermath of the fire.

SEMA’s Director of Relief, Mustapha Umar, said, “Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing, and authorities are urging residents to remain vigilant and report any signs of fire hazards around them.”

Renowned Nigerian gospel singer and pastor, Nathaniel Bassey, has been invited to minister at the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Breakfast of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on January 20 in Washington, D.C.

The Akwa Ibom-born cleric disclosed this on his Instagram page, sharing a poster of the event.

He wrote, “Let’s raise a sound in America. See you on January 20, 2025.”

The U.S prayer breakfast is a non-political and faith-based event that emphasises prayer and worship as a spiritual support for the U.S. government and presidency.

The event is held once in four years preceding every new administration, and this edition is scheduled to hold ahead of Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance’s swearing-in ceremony.

The prayer breakfast will be hosted by Reverend Merrie Turner at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Presidential Ballroom, featuring a distinguished lineup of speakers, including Dr Alveda King and Pastor Mario Bramnick.

Mr Bassey, an acclaimed trumpeter and convener of the Hallelujah Challenge, an online Christian worship movement, is known for his hit songs, including “Imela,” “Onise Iyanu,” and “Olowogbogboro.”

Over the years, he has established himself as one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers from Nigeria as his music spans across different genres such as jazz, worship, hymns and medley.

In 2024, the Mayor of Albany, New York, honoured him by declaring October 6 as “Pastor Nathaniel Bassey Day.”

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued a one-day-old baby and arrested the mother for dumping the child in a bush after she was allegedly abandoned by her partner.

“The FCT Police Command informs the public of the recovery of a day-old baby abandoned along a bush path near Crush Rock, behind an uncompleted Red Bricks Market, Mpape,” said the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, in a statement on Sunday.

According to the statement, operatives from Mpape Division’s Juvenile and Women Care Section responded to a distress call at about 10 a.m. on Friday, and found the baby wrapped in a cloth.

“The child was promptly rescued and taken to Mpape Primary Health Care Centre, where medical evaluation confirmed the baby is in a stable condition. Following a tip off from the community, the baby’s mother, Khadija Ali, was arrested. During interrogation, she confessed to abandoning the baby, citing her inability to care for the child following her husband’s abandonment.”

The command said that the baby would be handed over to the Department of Social Welfare for proper care and the mother prosecuted according to the provisions of sections 14 and 16 of the Child Rights Act (CRA) 2003 upon the conclusion of investigations.

The command, while reiterating its commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of society, appreciated the cooperation of the public, urging them to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities.

The Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Mr Tayo Oluwatuyi, is dead.

It was gathered that the SSG, popularly known as Tukana, died on Saturday, at an undisclosed hospital.

The details of his death were still sketchy at the time of filing this report, but it was learnt that the deceased was involved in a road accident along the Ife-Ibadan Road on December 19, 2024, after which he was hospitalised.

Confirming the incident in a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation on Saturday, Wale Akinlosotu, the state government said Oluwatuyi passed away on Saturday.

He described the former SSG as a dedicated public servant who served the state meritoriously.

The statement read, “It is with profound sadness that the Government of Ondo State announces the passing of Hon. Temitayo Oluwatuyi, Secretary to the State Government, on January 4, 2025.

“He was involved in a ghastly car accident on Sunday, 15th December 2024, while travelling to Ibadan and was subsequently hospitalised.

“Hon. Oluwatuyi was a dedicated public servant whose unwavering commitment to administrative coordination, policy advisory, and implementation had a significant impact on Ondo State.

“He served with distinction and played a crucial role in the state government, working closely with the Governor and other top officials of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

“Having served the government in various capacities, including as Chairman of Akure South Local Government, Commissioner and twice as SSG, Hon. Oluwatuyi will forever be remembered for his invaluable contributions to the development of Ondo State.

“The Government of Ondo State extends its deepest condolences to the Oluwatuyi family of Akure, friends, and associates during this difficult time.”

The commissioner added that further details regarding the memorial arrangements of the deceased will be shared as they become available.

The state governor, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, approved Oluwatuyi’s appointment as the Secretary to the State Government on January 24, 2024.

Operatives of the Odeda Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested Akintoye Waris for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a Savannah he-goat valued at N200,000 for his child’s naming.

The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, on Saturday, revealed that Waris was arrested on January 2, 2024, in the Odeda Area of the state, along with his accomplice, Ajayi Yusuf.

The suspects had allegedly invaded a farm in the area to steal the goat, having ensured that the farm owner, simply known as Mark, had taken the cattle for grazing on December 25.

Odutola stated that after discovering one of the goats was missing upon his return, a search was conducted in the community.

During the search, the police said some villagers confirmed seeing the two suspects with the missing goat on a motorcycle, heading toward Olodo town.

The command noted that while acting on the tip-off, detectives were immediately dispatched, leading to the arrest of the suspects in the early hours of January 2, 2025.

Odutola stated, “During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime, explaining how they stole, transported, and later slaughtered the he-goat on December 27, 2024.

“They disclosed that the goat was used to prepare food for the naming ceremony of Akintoye Warris’s daughter, which was held at Olodo.

“The suspects are currently in custody and undergoing further investigation at the Divisional Crime Branch.”

She assured the concerned residents that the suspects would be prosecuted in court once the investigation is concluded and added that any further developments in the case would be communicated in due course.

The death toll in the clash between between the community of Gululu village and Fulani settlement in Yankunama of Miga local government area of Jigawa State has risen to 10.

The Nation reported the clash started when some suspected herders broke into a shop and stole bags of Hibiscus stored by a resident farmer of Gululu village on Thursday night.

Gululu village head, Malam Malam Muhammad Sarkin -Dori, told The Nation the owner of the Hibiscus mobilised some of his brothers, neighbors and friends to trace the footpath of the invaders.

He said: “We woke up this morning with a provision shop got broken by suspected thieves in which some residents decided to follow the footpaths of the suspected thieves which led them to the nearby Fulani settlement where the violent clash occurred”.

“Upon seeing the footpath tracers, the herders confronted the people with the shot of bow and arrow after seeing them at their settlement where many villagers from the farmers side were hit with arrows shots at them by the Fulanis.

“One Dauda Kafinta, who was declared missing during the melee was later found dead with bow and arrow injuries and four people referred to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital after their initial admission at Jahun General Hospital in the State”.

Jigawa Police command Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Lawal Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incident.

He said: “On 03/01/2025 information from Gululu village in Miga LGA indicated that a group of miscreants suspected to be Fulani broke into a shop and stole a quantity of hibiscus and other provisions.

“A team of villagers (Hausawa) traced their footprints to a Fulani Settlement Camp in Yankunama village, Jahun LGA. On sighting the team, the Fulanis started shooting the villagers with bow and arrows, as a result, four (4) persons were seriously injured.

“Hence the villagers mobilised and started attacking the Fulanis and setting their houses ablaze at various locations within Miga and Jahun local government areas.

“Unfortunately, nine dead bodies were recovered, the corpses were ferried to Jahun and Miga hospitals, where the medical doctor on duty confirmed their deaths”.

He said investigation was underway to bring the perpetrators to justice.

Secretary to the Ondo State Government, Tayo Oluwatuyi, has died few weeks after surviving an auto crash.

Oluwatuyi, popularly known as ‘Tukana, was said to have been receiving treatment in a hospital Akure before he died.

The Ondo State Government is yet to make an official statement on the incident but a source confirmed the death.

Details shortly…