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  • Lagos Police invite Pastor Chris Okafor over sex allegations, others

    Lagos Police invite Pastor Chris Okafor over sex allegations, others

    Lagos State Commissioner of Police(CP),Olohundare Jimoh, has invited the Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, over the allegations of ‘’rape and other conduct likely to cause breach of peace against him’ made against him’.

    In a statement yesterday, the Police Public Relations Officer(PPPRO), Superintendent of Police Abimbola Adebisi, said the CP ordered Okafor to see the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), by 10 am for quizzing.

    “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (DC SCID) to carry out a thorough investigation into the several criminal allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor. The Pastor has been duly served with an invitation letter through his legal representative and is expected to cooperate fully with the Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in the ongoing investigation into the allegations of capital offences and other serious crimes against him,’’ Adebisi added.

    This is coming after policemen sent earlier to arrest Okafor did not see him.

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    It was reported that the pastor stepped down from pastoral duties on New Year’s Day following the escalation of allegations levelled against him by several women, including Nollywood actress Doris Ogala.

    Ogala had earlier made a public outrage, accusing the pastor of sexual misconduct spanning nearly a decade. In an emotional Instagram video posted on 14 December 2025, the Actress alleged that her relationship with the pastor began in 2017, lasted for nine years, with broken promises of marriage. She also accused him of sharing explicit photos which contributed to the breakup of her previous marriage.

    The actress also shared some bedroom photos and screenshots of conversations between she and Okafor, alongside videos in which she claimed the pastor sent her $10,000 to retract her statements and allege that a rival pastor orchestrated the accusations.

    However, Okafor had publicly apologised to the actress, during a church service last Sunday, admitting to his past “mistakes,” while seeking forgiveness.

    Following the actress’s outrage, several other women also came up with allegations of sexual exploitation, manipulation and infidelity against the pastor. One of them was his former wife, Bessem Okafor, who accused him of infidelity, lies, deception, and physical assault.

  • NDLEA arrests 22 Indians over cocaine shipment

    NDLEA arrests 22 Indians over cocaine shipment

    •Wanted female drug kingpin ‘Mama Kerosine’ arrested in Ibadan .Large consignments of opioids, skunk recovered in Borno, Lagos, Kwara, Jigawa raids

    The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 22 Indian crew members of a merchant vessel, MV Aruna Hulya, in which 31.5 kilograms of cocaine were seized by operatives at the GDNL Terminal, Apapa Port, Lagos State.

    Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, made this known in a statement, said they were arrested last Friday.

    Babafemi said those detained in connection with the cocaine in hatch 3 of the ship, which originated from Marshall Islands, include the Master of the vessel, Sharma Shashi Bhushan, and 21 other crew members.

    They are: Bharati Manoj Kumar, Bhalerao Nilesh Mukund, Nadar Anthony Macson David, Kolusu Srinivasa Rao, Sagar Gaurav, Francis Anto Beemas Nester, Jagdeep Singh, Jai Parkash, Prabhukhan Singh, Nevage Sandesh Suresh, Pandey Prashant, Nittu Anand, Akash Babu; Dasari Raju, Reddy Nandika Sanjeeba, Rana Nivesh, Melethil Insaf Rahman, Barla Chantanya Krishna, Ghosh Arijit, Mondal Raihan, and Gangwar Shiv Om.

    Babafemi also said NDLEA operatives in Oyo State on December 29, last year arrested a wanted female drug kingpin in Ibadan, the state capital.

    He said the 65-year-old grandma, Fatima Ilori, popularly known as Mama Kerosine, was nabbed, following the seizure of 238.4kg skunk, a strain of cannabis, linked to her. She was arrested along with another female suspect Olusanya Abosede, 35, at Onireke/Elekuro, Ibadan.

    The spokesman added that operatives of the agency also intercepted quantities of illicit substances, including Ketamine, Ecstasy and Tramadol pills concealed in sachets of coffee mix and book parcel heading to Zambia and the United Kingdom. He said the seizures were made at a courier company in Lagos.

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    The statement reads: “In Borno State, the supply chain of illicit drugs to insurgents was further disrupted with the arrest of two suppliers and seizure of large consignments of illicit substances. While one of the suspects, Isa Mohammed, 26, was arrested by NDLEA operatives following the interception of 9,150 ampoules of Tramadol Injection on Maiduguri-Gamboru Ngala Road on Friday, January 2, 2026, the other suspect Musa Samaila, 30, was nabbed with 34,000 capsules of Tramadol at Biu market same day.’’

    Not less than 400kg skunk was recovered with a van at Mobolaji Johnson, Lagos on new year’s day, while a suspect Bilya Ibrahim, 39, was arrested at a motor park in Hadejia, Jigawa State on December 30, last year, while trying to ferry 260 compressed blocks of skunk weighing 140.8kg, which he procured from Taraba State to Nguru, Yobe State.

    “In Kwara State, NDLEA officers on December 30, recovered 238.50kg skunk from the home of a suspect at Asadam area of Ilorin, while a total of 32,000 pills of tramadol and diazepam were seized from another suspect Abubakar Rabiu, 32, at Bode Saadu, Morro Local Government Area, on December 31, last year.

    Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd), who commended the officers for a good job, enjoined them and their colleagues to intensify the ongoing drug control eof the agency.

  • Expectant woman, seven killed, 13 injured in Bayelsa, Plateau auto accidents

    Expectant woman, seven killed, 13 injured in Bayelsa, Plateau auto accidents

    An expectant woman and two persons were confirmed dead at the weekend in an auto crash involving a trailer and a commercial tricycle at the Swali Market in Yenagoa, Bayelsa capital.

    Also, no fewer than five persons have been confirmed dead, while 13 persons sustained injuries in an auto crash at Zangzat Roundabout, Langtang, Plateau State

    The accident involved a trailer conveying traders from Shendam to Jos through Langtang.

    Chairman, Langtang North Local Government Area, Pirfa Jingfa Tyem, through Kum Precious Yakubu, his Chief Press Secretary, said he  received with concern the report of the accident

    Preliminary reports indicate that the accident involved the vehicle with plate number JJN 383 YZ and was caused by speeding and overloading.

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    The injured are receiving medical attention at the General Hospital, Langtang.

    The statement added: “Upon receiving the report, the Chairman directed a team from the council to visit the scene of the accident and the hospital to assess the situation, sympathise with the victims, and ascertain their immediate needs.’’

    An eyewitness said the trailer lost control while attempting to climb the Ikoli Bridge in Yenagoa, following a brake failure.

    The truck rolled backward, causing panic and confusion among road users before crashing into the tricycle where the expectant woman was.

    Bayelsa Police Command image maker (PPRO) Musa Mohammed, a superintendent, confirmed the incident.

    He added that the bodies of the deceased had been evacuated, while efforts were ongoing to identify the victims and notify their families.

  • 25 passengers from Jigawa die in boat accident en route Yobe

    25 passengers from Jigawa die in boat accident en route Yobe

    •14 missing, ex-Senate President mourns

    A tragic canoe accident in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State has claimed 25 people, 13 were rescued but 14 are missing.

    The incident occurred last Saturday, when the canoe capsized with 52 passengers on board on its way from Adiyani town in Jigawa State to Garbi town in Yobe State.

    The victims were reportedly fishermen and farmers.

    Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has condoled with the families of the deceased, describing the incident as a “monumental loss”.

    He has directed medical and logistical support for survivors and expedited referral services to save lives.

    “I pray more survivors will be rescued to join their families,” Buni prayed, directing the state Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Fire Service, and Nguru local government to intensify search and rescue,’’ he said.

    The governor has also cautioned against overloading canoes and vehicles to prevent avoidable accidents, and directed SEMA to provide support to the families of the victims.

    Search and rescue are ongoing, with security agencies and volunteers working to locate the missing and recover bodies.

    Former Senate President and Senator representing Yobe North, Ahmad Lawan, has also expressed sorrow over the accident.

    In a condolence message yesterday, Lawan described the incident as heartbreaking.

    He extended his sympathies to the families of those who lost their lives, the injured, and residents affected by the tragedy.

    The senator also conveyed his condolences to Buni, and prayed that Almighty Allah grants the deceased eternal rest.

    Lawan urged relevant authorities to investigate the accident and ensure that adequate support is provided to victims and bereaved families.

    He called for renewed attention to safety standards in water transportation.

    He said improving safety measures on inland waterways had become necessary to reduce avoidable accidents and safeguard lives.

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    The Public Relations Officer of Jigawa State Police Command, Superintendent of Police Lawal Shi’isu Adam, said: “The incident happened at midnight on Saturday as a result of water leaking into the canoe. Immediately, it was reported, security personnel mobilised a rescue team, including local fishermen, and were able to rescue 10 victims alive, while 24 deaths have been confirmed so far.’’

    The Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar has activated the agency’s Maiduguri Operations Office to deploy an Emergency Response Team (ERT) to support rescue efforts.

    The statement by NEMA reads: “The NEMA team will coordinate with the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (YOSEMA) and other relevant stakeholders to strengthen the search and rescue.”

    “NEMA was alerted to the incident by YOSEMA. The mishap occurred at 7:48 p.m. on Saturday, January 3, 2026, and involved a canoe conveying 52 passengers travelling from Adiyani town in Guri Local Government Area of Jigawa State to Garbi town in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The passengers were reportedly returning from fishing and farming when the canoe capsized midway across the water channel.

    “As at the time of reporting, 25 persons have been confirmed dead, while 13 persons have been rescued through the combined efforts of emergency responders and community volunteers. Fourteen persons remain missing, and search and rescue operations are still ongoing”.

  • We will consolidate our gains this year, says Sanwo-Olu

    We will consolidate our gains this year, says Sanwo-Olu

    • Lagos yearly thanksgiving holds

    Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to inaugurate iconic and transformational projects across multiple sectors to underscore the performance of his six and half years Administration.

    Governor Sanwo-Olu said all the projects and ambition of his administration for this year will be supported and enabled by the 2026 budget, tagged: “The Budget of Shared Prosperity”, which is currently before the State House of Assembly, noting that his government’s final full-year budget is anchored on four pillars – human-centred approach, modern infrastructure, thriving economy, and effective governance.

    He said with an expenditure profile in excess of N4 trillion, the 2026 Budget will deliver a model Lagos: cleaner, safer, more prosperous, resilient, and inclusive.

    The governor spoke yesterday at the 2026 Lagos Annual Thanksgiving Service tagged: “Grateful for Unfailing Mercies” at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

    It was organised by the First Family of Lagos State with the Ministry of Home Affairs.

    Noting that God has been good to the state, the governor described the Service as an avenue to appreciate and celebrate God’s everlasting mercy on the State and the residents.

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    Sanwo-Olu said Lagosians will benefit from construction and rehabilitation projects, as well as educational and medical facilities, youth and sports centres, drainage and flood control systems, bus and ferry terminals, housing projects, water schemes, waste management plants, court buildings and the Omi Eko project, among others.

    He said: “We are now four days into a new year, with 361 days ahead of us – each day filled with promise, potential, and opportunity to improve our State, our country, and indeed, the world. By the special grace of God, Lagos State will not waste this abundance of opportunity that God has placed before us.

    “We will continue consolidating the gains of the past six and a half years, guided by our THEMES+ vision. We will complete and commission many transformational projects across multiple sectors and in different parts of the state.

    “The year 2026 is particularly significant for me, as it marks my last full year as governor of the state. For this reason, I am deeply driven and compelled to make this year count – deliberately and decisively. It must be a year of extraordinary meaning, significance, and benefit for all of us.”

    He listed among the projects to be inaugurated this year as Ojo General Hospital; the Odo Iya-Alaro Link Bridge; the new Massey Children’s Hospital; the Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Hub in Epe; the new Psychiatric Hospital in Ketu Ereyun, Epe; and the new Multi-Storey Office Complex in Alausa.

    He also listed some of the road infrastructure projects to be inaugurated as the Igbogbo–Bola Ahmed Tinubu–Igbe Road; the Agric Isawo–Konu–Arepo Road, Phase One; the Gberigbe Road from Ewu Elepe through Gbodu Junction to Gberigbe Town; and the Adamo–Akanun–Agunfoye–Lugbusi Road, all in Ikorodu, and the Opebi–Mende Link Bridge and its approach roads in Ikeja. 7

    Others are: the Eti-Osa/Lekki/Epe Expressway, Phase 2A, from Eleko Junction through Awoyaya to Greensprings, and from Majek to Abraham Adesanya in Eti-Osa and the Magbon–Alade Township Roads in Ibeju-Lekki; as well as the Ijegun–Ijagemo Road and the Akesan–Igando Road in Alimosho, will also be completed and commissioned this year.

    The governor acknowledged “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—our visionary leader and the father of modern Lagos—and his wife – the First Lady – Senator Oluremi Tinubu, who birthed this idea of an annual thanksgiving when he was governor of the state.”

    He also appreciated the religious leaders for their unending intercession and consistently standing in the gaps for Lagos State.

    In attendance were Deputy Governor Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; his wife Oluremi; Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa; current and former public office holders; and religious, traditional and political leaders, among others, the governor’s wife Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, read the First Lesson from Psalm 89: 1-8.

    Praises and hymns were rendered by renowned gospel ministers, and clerics offered special prayers for President Tinubu, his family and government; Governor Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Hamzat, and their families; the Lagos State Government; and residents of the state.

  • Ondo police arrest ‘fleeing motorcycle thieves’ in Edo, recover stolen bike

    Ondo police arrest ‘fleeing motorcycle thieves’ in Edo, recover stolen bike

    Four suspects linked to a motorcycle theft syndicate have been apprehended by the men of the Ondo State Police Command. 

    The suspects, who were linked to a notorious syndicate, terrorising motorcyclists in Ondo, were nabbed in Edo State. 

    The suspects, identified as Onyeka, Ekene, Sunday, and Abubakar, reportedly confessed to their involvement in the theft during police interrogations. 

    A TVS motorcycle was also intercepted from the suspects. 

    In a statement issued on Sunday, the spokesperson for the command, Jimoh Abayomi, said the arrests followed a press release issued by the command on December 22, 2025, which announced the earlier interception of the syndicate and the recovery of two stolen motorcycles. 

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    Abayomi disclosed that intelligence-led operations led officers to track down the fleeing suspects in Edo State.

    “They are expected to be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,” he said. 

    Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Lawal, lauded the operatives for their professional, swift, and decisive response, noting that it underscored the command’s strengthened capacity for effective crime-fighting.

    CP lawal also reassured residents of the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property, emphasizing that the police remain proactive in tackling criminal activities. 

    He warned that criminals would be tracked and brought to justice regardless of where they operate.

    The police boss, however, directed all Divisional Police Officers and tactical commanders to remain vigilant and ensure robust security coverage across the state. 

    He urged residents to stay alert, cooperate with security agencies, and promptly report suspicious activities to enhance public safety.

  • NCC marks World Braille Day

    NCC marks World Braille Day

    As Nigeria joins rest of the world to commemorate this year’s World Braille Day, the Director General, Nigerian Copyright Commission, Dr. John Asein has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to a copyright system that is fair, balanced and humane; one in which authors are protected, rights are respected, and learning materials are accessible to a growing number of blind and print-disabled persons.

    World Braille Day is dedicated to celebrating Braille as one of humanity’s most transformative innovations for literacy, independence, and dignity.

    According to a statement by the commission, Dr. Asein said this year’s focus on inclusion, the bridging of digital divides, and the advancement of accessibility in education resonates deeply with the Commission’s long-standing advocacy.

    He stated that under the banner Let the Blind Read, the commission reaffirms its belief that the copyright system must serve not only creators and markets, but also learners, students, and readers with print disabilities. He emphasised that access to knowledge is a right, not a privilege.

    “Yet, the reality in Nigeria remains deeply troubling. Available studies indicate that less than one per cent of published materials in the country are available in accessible formats such as Braille, audio, or digital text compatible with screen-reading technologies. This acute ‘book famine’ mirrors broader challenges across much of the developing world and exposes the systemic barriers confronting blind and visually impaired persons. The Commission is therefore again drawing attention to the fact that the cost of inaccessibility is not merely social exclusion, but long-term harm to education, employment prospects, and the inclusion of the print disabled in the broader national development agenda,” he said.

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    He recalled that for centuries, Braille has enabled blind and visually impaired persons to access knowledge, participate meaningfully in education, and live with dignity. He noted that this year’s focus on inclusion, the bridging of digital divides, and the advancement of accessibility in education resonates deeply with the Commission’s long-standing advocacy.

    “Yet, the reality in Nigeria remains deeply troubling. Available studies indicate that less than one per cent of published materials in the country are available in accessible formats such as Braille, audio, or digital text compatible with screen-reading technologies. This acute “book famine” mirrors broader challenges across much of the developing world and exposes the systemic barriers confronting blind and visually impaired persons. The Commission is therefore again drawing attention to the fact that the cost of inaccessibility is not merely social exclusion, but long-term harm to education, employment prospects, and the inclusion of the print disabled in the broader national development agenda.

    “It is against this backdrop that the Copyright Act, 2022, assumes particular significance. The Act marks a decisive transition from charity-based access to a rights-based framework for inclusion. Through section 26, Nigeria has domesticated the Marrakesh Treaty, expressly permitting the reproduction, distribution, and cross-border exchange of works in accessible formats for persons with print disabilities. Importantly, the Act also establishes safe-harbour protections for Authorised Entities, recognising that access must be enabled lawfully, responsibly, and in a manner that builds trust throughout the book value chain.

    “In furtherance of this statutory mandate, the Commission has issued new Guidelines to strengthen the safe-harbour regime. These guidelines provide much-needed clarity, transparency, and safeguards for the production and dissemination of accessible-format copies. We are confident that they will encourage broader institutional participation, rebuild confidence among rights holders and intermediaries, and substantially increase the availability of books in Braille and other accessible formats. This regulatory effort will be complemented by sustained advocacy, awareness-raising, and capacity-building initiatives targeting publishers, libraries, educational institutions, and other concerned stakeholders.

    “The World Braille Day ultimately reminds us that inclusion is not an act of generosity; it is a legal obligation, a moral imperative, and a development necessity,” Asein added. 

  • Group lauds Kalu’s PISE project for peaceful yuletide in South East

    Group lauds Kalu’s PISE project for peaceful yuletide in South East

    …commends Kalu’s support for president

    The Renewed Hope Coalition, a pro-President Bola Ahmed Tinubu advocacy group, has hailed the Peace in the South East Project (PISE-P) initiated by the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, for contributing to the relatively peaceful Yuletide season experienced in the South East region this year.

    In a statement issued in Enugu, the National Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Coalition, Comrade Emmanuel Okoro, described the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations in the South East as a marked departure from previous years plagued by insecurity and enforced sit-at-home orders.

    “Unlike in the past, when fear and tension dominated the festive period due to unrest, this year’s Yuletide has been remarkably calm, allowing families to travel home freely, reunite, and celebrate in peace,” Okoro said.

    “We attribute this positive development largely to the non-kinetic approach of the Peace in the South East Project (PISE-P), convened by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu.”

    The group praised PISE-P’s focus on reconciliation, community engagement, and development initiatives as key factors in restoring stability and confidence in the region.

    Launched in late 2023, the project has continued to promote dialogue and socio-economic programs aimed at addressing the root causes of insecurity without reliance on military force alone.

    The Renewed Hope Coalition also commended Rt. Hon. Kalu for his support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.

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    During his recent annual end-of-year town hall meeting in Bende Federal Constituency, Abia State, Kalu highlighted the fruits of the President’s bold economic reforms and expressed gratitude for the administration’s inclusive policies.

    “We salute the Deputy Speaker for his steadfast loyalty to the Renewed Hope Agenda,” Okoro added.

    “His legislative achievements, constituency projects, and peace-building efforts align perfectly with President Tinubu’s vision for a united and prosperous Nigeria.

    “Kalu’s recent announcement of a ₦1 billion donation to support 2,000 MSME start-ups in Abia State, alongside palliatives and infrastructure developments, further demonstrates his commitment to uplifting the people.”

    The group called on all stakeholders in the South East to sustain the momentum of peace and rally behind initiatives like PISE-P, while urging continued support for President Tinubu’s transformative leadership.

    “As we enter 2026, the Renewed Hope Coalition remains confident that with leaders like Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu championing peace and progress, the South East will fully reclaim its position as the economic powerhouse of Nigeria,” the statement concluded.

  • Kogi community mourns as three kinsmen die, seven hospitalised after release from bandits’ captivity

    Kogi community mourns as three kinsmen die, seven hospitalised after release from bandits’ captivity

    A pall of grief has descended on Ayetoro- Kiri, a community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, following the death of three kinsmen shortly after their release from the captivity of bandits.

    It was also revealed that four other kinsmen who gained freedom from the bandits are equally in critical condition and have been hospitalised.

    The community added that a huge amount of money was paid to bandits as ransom for the release of the victims.

    The community’s spokesman, David Amupitan, also revealed that thirty (30) indigenes were still in the custody of the bandits and their fate unknown as of yesterday (Saturday).

    “The people of Ayetoro-Kiri community in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State are once again plunged into grief and despair following persistent bandit attacks, official negligence, and worsening insecurity in Bunuland.

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    “Recently, scores of residents were abducted by bandits. After a painful ransom payment raised through communal contributions, only seven victims were released. Sadly, three of them were already dead on arrival, while four others are currently battling for their lives in critical condition at medical facilities. About thirty innocent citizens remain in captivity, their fate uncertain.”

    The community enjoined both the state and federal governments to put in more efforts in ensuring the safety of lives and property in the Local Government Area.

    “We hereby appeal, urgently, to the Federal Government of Nigeria, security agencies, and all relevant authorities to intervene decisively in Ayetoro-Kiri and the entire Bunu district. Immediate action must be taken to rescue those still in captivity, restore security, and hold accountable all officials who enable or ignore this humanitarian tragedy. The lives of Bunu people matter. Enough is sincerely enough, “

    The spokesman for the state police command, CSP William Aya, could not be reached for comment as at press time.

  • Inferno claims six siblings in Plateau

    Inferno claims six siblings in Plateau

    Tragedy struck around old Mangu Market in Mangu local government area of Plateau state, as an inferno claimed the lives of six siblings of Malam Sanusi Maifaci’s family in the area.

    The deceased were aged between 4 months and 12 years.

    Narrating the incident, an uncle of the victims, Umar Basbangida Aliyu, said the fire incident started around 2am on Thursday when family members were already asleep.

    Aliyu explained that the deceased’s mother was badly injured and is currently receiving treatment at Allah Nakowa Hospital in Mangu town.

    Narrating further, Aliyu said, “The mother and her nine children were watching TV up to 11pm and the three males among them went to sleep and left the mother and the six children.

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    He said: “We cannot categorically say the cause of the incident but all we know is there was electricity before they went to bed. Around 2:30am, we were called that fire had engulfed the house. The mother tried all she could to bring her children out of the room but couldn’t. That was why she sustained burn wounds,” he said.

    The deceased’s uncle said Governor Caleb Mutfwang and the Mangu LGA chairman had visited and sympathized with the family, adding that the governor has promised to support the family in rebuilding the house.