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Cholera kills 60 in Katsina

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The Katsina State government confirmed on Saturday at least 60 people dead in a cholera outbreak in the state.

The state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Yakubu Danja, who disclosed this at a meeting with officials of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in Katsina, said 1,400 cases had been recorded in the state.

He charged the people of the state to ensure healthy practices in their various communities.

The commissioner said: “Free drugs for the treatment of this outbreak are being purchased for distribution to hospitals for treatment of cases, health education on prevention and management of the disease is ongoing. Active case search and surveillance are also ongoing across the state.

“Diarrhea and vomiting is a preventable disease. Adhering to basic protocols on personal hygiene and the use of clean water is the surest preventive measure.”

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Suspected herdsmen kill four in Plateau communities

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Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Friday killed four persons during attacks on two communities in Plateau State.

The hoodlums killed three people in the Nche-Tahu community in Bassa local government area the state and one other in the Gwa-Rim community, Riyom LGA.

The gunmen also razed 10 houses in the Nche-Tahu community.

The Publicity Secretary of the Miango Youth Development Association, Nuhu Bitrus, confirmed the incident.

He said: “It was last night that the gunmen attacked the Nche-Tahu community in Miango, Bassa LGA and killed three of our people and injured two other persons. 10 houses were burnt to ashes in the same Nche-Tahu village and valuable items and domestic animals carted away by herdsmen.”

The spokesman of the state police command, Gabriel Ubah, also confirmed the attacks.

He said security had been beefed up in the affected areas.

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Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer cries out again, says ‘they want to kill me’

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The legal counsel to detained leader of proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Ifeanyi Ejiofor, on Monday alleged that his life was under threat by forces he refused to disclose.

He called for protection by the Nigerian government while alleging that his private residence had been invaded a number of times and people killed.

He spoke during an interview on Arise Television, on Monday morning.

This is not the first time Ejiofor would be making the claim, as he had also previously cried out in the early days when his client was arraigned for alleged treason by the Nigerian govt.

More to come…

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When Igboho realized they wanted to kill him, he entered a room and disappeared – Aide

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One of Sunday Igboho’s close aides, has narrated what ensued during the raid on the Yoruba freedom fighter’s Soka residence by operatives of the Department of State Security, (DSS), and army.

He described the raid as a commando operation and disclosed how Igboho, sensing the mission of his assailants was to kill him, entered a room and disappeared.

While speaking with Vanguard, the aide, who craved anonymity, said the operation was like a movie scene in the early hours of Thursday, as operatives of the DSS and army descended on the building with a mission not known to the occupants.

According to him, the unexpected visitors, who dressed in army camouflage and military attire, entered into the compound to meet their hosts unprepared.

He said the assailants came in five army branded Hilux vehicles and forcefully gained entry by killing one of the bodyguards of Igboho, named Adogan.

In his words: “When they arrived at about 1:35 am on Thursday, they scaled the fence and opened fire. We just heard sporadic gunshots all around the main house during which they killed one of the bodyguards of Sunday Igboho named Adogan.

“Sensing the gunmen had gained entry, he (Igboho) himself engaged them in a shootout when he realised they had already killed some of his boys.

“Before the gunmen made their way into the inner rooms. There was a lady in a mask who led them in. She was calling occupants of the house by their names. That is to show that an insider gave them the information they relied on.

The lady started shouting the names of close aides of Igboho, she asked them to kill every living thing sighted on the premises. They killed his Alfa while praying.

“They took away about N3m from his (Igboho’s) room as well as his jewelry. The assailants killed five persons and took away their corpses. Some ladies, who are wives of chief’s aides, were also taken away. They took away the CCTV box so that we won’t playback.

“While Igboho escaped, out of the hanger, they whisked away one of his wives and 13 other aides including one of his bloggers named Lady K.

When Sunday Igboho found out they were there to kill him, he had to enter another room and disappeared. We can’t tell his whereabouts as I am speaking with you. The gun duel lasted an hour.”

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ISIS ordered us to kill Boko Haram’s leader – ISWAP confirms Shekau’s death

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The Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) has confirmed the death of former Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau.

ISWAP confirmed that Shekau blew himself up after refusing to surrender following the invasion of his hideout on May 19, 2021, Daily Post reports.

This was contained in a message from Abu Mus’ab Habeeb Bin Muhammad Bin Yusuf al-Barnawi, born Habib Yusuf, leader of the terrorists.

According to HumAngle, al-Barnawi, in an address on Friday, described Shekau as “the leader of disobedience and corruption.”

He said Shekau’s fighters rejoiced over his death, adding that the former terrorist leader, who took over after the death of Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf in 2009, was apprehended “in the most humiliating manner.”

Speaking in Hausa, al-Barnawi said: “This was someone who committed unimaginable terrorism. How many has he wasted? How many has he killed? How many has he terrorised? But Allah left him alone and prolonged his life. When it was time, Allah set out brave soldiers after receiving orders from Amirul Muminin [leader of the believers].”

ISWAP, which broke away from Shekau’s Boko Haram faction in 2016, disagreed with the late extremist leader over his excessive use of force, especially on Muslims in areas under his influence.

He stated that the interim leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) ordered them to take action on Shekau for deviating and killing “believers.”

ISWAP fighters then took their arms, travelled through the Sahara, went into Shekau’s enclave, and engaged in a gun battle with his followers.

“Shekau preferred to be humiliated in the afterlife than getting humiliated on earth. He killed himself instantly by detonating an explosive,” he said.

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Bandits kill five, injure one in fresh Kaduna attack

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Bandits have attacked Katarma village in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing five people and leaving one injured during the attack.

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the attack in a statement on Sunday.

Although he didn’t state when the attack took place, he identified the deceased as Samson Danladi, Luka Gajere, Amos Ali, Titus Baba and Damali Musa and noted that the injured person was receiving treatment in a neighbouring state.

The commissioner also reported a clash between some youths in Atuku village, Jema’a LGA.

In another incident, troops under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven reported a clash between some youths in Atuku village, Jema’a LGA. During the clash, one Afiniki Thomas was attacked by two youths and sustained a deep gash to the forehead.

“One of the assailants, Sani Safiyanu was arrested for profiling and investigation. The injured victim was rushed to a hospital for treatment,” Aruwan said.

The commissioner also disclosed that troops of Operation Safe Haven while on patrol discovered the decomposing corpse of one Paul Simon, a resident of Yagbak village in Zangon Kataf LGA, who was reported missing on March 24, 2021.

Receiving the reports, Governor Nasir El-Rufai prayed for the repose of those slain, and sent condolences to their families, while wishing the injured a quick recovery, he said.

The Governor also tasked security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the clash in Atulu village in Jema’a local government area.

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Panic in Anambra as gunmen kill naval operatives, policemen

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At least three naval officials and three policemen have been reportedly killed in what seemed like an ambush of security operatives, in different areas of Anambra State, causing panic.

Ripples Nigeria learned that the incident, which happened on Thursday, left three policemen dead at Neni in Anaocha Local Government Area of the state, while their vehicle was set ablaze.

Also, three Naval officials were reportedly killed in another attack that happened at Awkuzu, in the Oyi Local Government Area of the state.

According to reports, the naval officers were on duty when the incident happened around 2pm, while their firearms were carted away by the hoodlums after they were killed.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command confirmed the attacks but said the police only lost one officer.

Specifically, the Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra State, DSP Tochukwu Ikenganyia, said, “The hoodlums, numbering over 20 in three Sienna vehicles and motorcycles, engaged the policemen in a gun duel, which lasted for over 30 minutes before reinforcements from the state headquarters forced the hoodlums to escape.

“As a result, two police operatives sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to a hospital for medical attention, where one was confirmed dead.”

However, Naval authorities could not be reached for comment as of the time this report was filed.

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Unknown gunmen kill Gov Okowa’s aide

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A Special Assistant on Youth Development to the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, Comrade Okiemute Sowho, has been killed by unknown gunmen who trailed him to a building site in Sapele local government area of the state.
Sowho, popularly known as Daddy K, was reportedly shot dead by the attackers on Saturday evening along Crudas axis by Akintola Road in Sapele.

According to the acting State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edafe Bright, who confirmed the incident, the killing of Sowho was carried out by hired assassins as nothing was stolen from the deceased after he was shot dead.

Reports have it that the deceased who was in his 40s, was shot by his assailants at close range before fleeing the scene in a white Venza car.

The deceased who was confirmed dead in a nearby hospital he was rushed to by sympathisers after the gunmen had left the scene.

Sowho was said to be a former Councillorship aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 3 in Sapele, before he was made an aide to Okowa.

A short statement by Edafe on the murder of the politician stated:

“It is true that we have a report that an aide to the governor was killed; however, we are yet to get full details but investigations have begun in earnest to track down his killers.”

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‘Obinna Wants To Kill Me Because I Refused To Marry Him’ – Beautiful Lady Criess Out On Facebook

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Sometimes, there are some certain things that you will see happening in our every day and sometimes, you’ll be left dumbfounded as you may not know what to say.

Following another issue of some Nigerian men training up their future ‘bride-to-be’ in schools, a Nigerian lady has taken the popular social media platform Facebook to voice out her mind about an alleged Obinna, a man whom according to her trained her in school during her time as a student.

According to Mmachi Chi she stated that Obinna was nothing but her ex, stating that she has already ended everything with him, only for him to resurface again after hearing the news of her upcoming wedding and to gun her down (in a layman’s words, to kill her).

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“We Tried To Kill Her With A Knife But The Knife Did Not Enter ” – Little Girl’s Kidnappers Confess

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Recall the awful tale of little Blessing, who was abducted on January 1st, 2021, when ransoms for her parents. Read it here.

A few days before, on the very first of January of this year, little Blessing was sent out on an errand in their surroundings, and that was how she was abducted. Later, on the 5th of January, she was discovered in a soaking pit in their compound, with a lot of heavy blocks shielding the soak out.

As when the blessing was discovered, she appeared pure white, and she had lost so much blood from the high degree of damage she had received in the hands of the kidnappers.

She stabbed her neck and back, and she had black cloths around her face and lips. She was then taken to the hospital where she’s struggling for her survival.

As at present, the perpetrator behind the kidnapping of little Blessing has been apprehended. They are in number, but only one of them was captured when the other two had fled.

The perpetrator appears to be a friend with his parents’ blessings. They live in the same complex, a leased apartment in Abraka, a town in the Delta State where Blessing and her parents work.

According to the suspect, their purpose was to destroy the blessing. They slit her throat with a knife so that she might suffer, but the knife didn’t come in. Then they wanted to stabbed her seriously, and ended up tossing her in a pit of soaking away, covering the mouth of the soak away with bricks, so that the blessing may suffocate and die.

At present, Blessing is in a precarious position in the hospital, and every one prays for the Almighty God to save his life, so that he can share his story.

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