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  • One killed in Bayelsa as hoodlums engage soldiers in gun duel 

    A suspected armed robber was killed in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, yesterday in a gun battle between his gang and troops of the 16th Brigade of the Nigerian Army.

    A statement signed by Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 16th Brigade, Jonah Danjuma, said the gunmen numbering seven first opened fire on the troops.

    He said one of the hoodlums attempted to disarm a soldier, but was neutralised by the troops.

    He said: “Troops of 16 Brigade Nigerian Army on routine patrol were attacked  at Swali market area in Yenagoa metropolis by gunmen on  February 22.

    “The gunmen numbering about seven opened fire on own troops. One of the bandits attempted to snatch a riffle of one of the soldiers. In the process, he was neutralized while others took to their heels. Efforts are on to track t“There are allegations that these criminals have been robbing people around Swali market for sometime now. Unfortunately, luck ran out of them when troops closed in on them and  recovered their weapons”.

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    He named the items recovered from them as one locally-made pistol; two locally made 9mm ammunition; one Itel mobile phone and the sum of N8,350.

    He said: “The brigade wishes to reassure the good people of Bayelsa and its environs of the safety of their lives and property.  Also, criminal elements brandishing arms are advised to turn them in to security agencies or be ready to face the full wrath of the law”.

  • One killed in Oyo APC, PDP campaign

    One supporter of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Salaudeen Surajudeen, has died during a clash at the weekend with members of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

    Several others were severely injured.

    Surajudeen was said to have been found lying in a pool of his blood following an attack at Igboora in Ibarapa Local Government Area on Saturday evening.

    Others who sustained severe cuts were said to be receiving treatment at undisclosed medical facilities in the area.

    The incident is coming on the heels of a call by the PDP governorship candidate, Seyi Makinde, that Police Commissioner Abiodun Odude should summon an emergency security meeting.

    Makinde said this would reduce incessant attacks by suspected members of the state’s chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW).

    The PDP candidate, last Thursday, was attacked in Ojoo area of the city, leaving one person injured and a vehicle damaged while returning from a campaign tour of council areas in Oyo town.

    Also, the APC campaign rally was attacked around 5.30 p.m in Ibarapa on Saturday.

    Gunmen reportedly opened fire at the rally, leaving a motorcycle (Okada) mechanic in the area and supporter of the party lying in a pool of his blood.

    Both parties have been trading blames on the new wave of bloody attacks in the state.

    While the ruling party accused the PDP of sponsoring the attacks, the opposition pointed fingers at the APC.

    In a statement by its spokesman Dr. AbdulAzeez Olatunde, the APC accused the PDP of attempting to kill its (APC’s) governorship candidate, Mr. Bayo Adelabu, who he claimed only escaped from the attack by the whiskers.

    Olatunde said: “The untoward event occurred barely after the APC governorship hopeful, Oloye Bayo Adelabu, finished addressing a capacity crowd of supporters who were apparently in upbeat mood to receive the candidate and his campaign train in the sleepy town.

    “Shortly after the address by the duo of Oyo State Governor Abiola Ajimobi and Adelabu, some stern-looking PDP hatchet men were poised to attack Adelabu by wielding weapons as they advanced towards his direction to attack him.”

    He said security men hurriedly ferried Adelabu to the nearest vehicle for protection.

    Makinde, through his Director of Media and Publicity, Prince Dotun Oyelade, urged the police commissioner and the Director of the Directorate of State Services (DSS) to summon an emergency meeting of leaders of all political parties on the current tense security situation in the state.

  • One killed, others injured in Edo fire incident

    One person has been confirmed dead, while two others were injured in a fire incident caused by explosion from a tanker carrying diesel.

    The fire was said to have occurred along the Benin-Lagos road at about 5am when the tanker fell and spilled its contents, in a bid to avoid head-on collision with a Mercedes Benz wagon car loaded with bags of rice, whose driver drove against traffic.

    The dead victim was the yet- to- be identified driver of the tanker.

    He was said to be trapped inside the tanker and fire engulfed him before help could reach him.

    Prompt arrival of Fire Service men from different stations help to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby buildings.

    The accident caused traffic congestion and caused hike in transportation fare as commuters were made to pay N150 instead of N100 from New Benin area to Ugbowo.

    Edo State Deputy Governor, Mr. Philip Shaibu who was at the scene of the accident said drivers should always obey traffic rules.

    “From what I have been told here, somebody was driving against traffic and that is what has resulted to this accident.

    “We should maintain our lanes and the immediate thing we have to do here now, is to first evacuate and check the essence of damage and the government will take it from there.

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    “But I think we need a lot of public enlightenment programmes to educate our commuters on how to obey traffic rules and also stop moving against traffic because that is what I was told caused this accident”, he said.

    Chairman of Egor Local Government Area, Ms. Eghe Ogbemudia said she arrived the scene at about 5:30am

    “The fire services from the different locations have really helped us. I just want to use this opportunity to advise our road users mostly our drivers to stop driving on one-way because that is what caused this accident.

    “Somebody was driving in the opposite direction when this truck was coming and the truck man(driver) lost control, that is what the eyewitnesses said”, she said.

  • One killed as ‘cultists’ strike on New Year’s Day

    A clash between suspected rival cults yesterday left one person dead in Badagry, Lagos State, reports the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

    Sources told NAN that the deceased, simply identified as Shefiu, was shot dead around Senior Boys Joint, along Soglo Way, about 1am.

    NAN gathered that the deceased, who allegedly belonged to Eiye Confraternity, was shot dead during a scuffle between suspected rival cults.

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    A source said the cultists ran away from the scene immediately after the shooting, leaving behind the body of the victim.

    The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Badagry, Mr. Samson Akhiromen, said one suspect had been arrested.

    He said investigation was on to establish the motive behind the killing, adding that efforts were ongoing to arrest other suspects.

  • One killed as youths, motorcyclists clash

    A man identified as Toib Awolesi, 28, was yesterday killed and his body dumped inside a river after commercial motorcyclists and community youths clashed in Agboyi-Ketu Lagos.

    The incident occurred at Agboyi, a riverine community in Alapere.

    It was gathered that crisis started on Monday night after Awolesi, a generator repairer from across the river, was said to have bought a new motorcycle.

    It was learnt that the deceased on his way home, was stopped by commercial motorcycles, who pleaded to test drive the new bike.

    Having obliged the two, a third person was said to have come forward to also test drive but his request was turned down by Awolesi.

    Irked by his denial, other commercial motorcyclists there were said to have ganged up and beaten the young man, who ran to his village and mobilised his kinsmen.

    It was gathered that a fight ensued between the motorcyclists and Awolesi’s kinsmen, which led to the destruction of properties.

    Although calm was said to have returned Monday night, violence resumed yesterday afternoon after Awolesi’s body was found floating on the river.

    It was gathered that the community youths went berserk and razed several motorcycles belonging to the operators.

    A source who hinted on the incident said it took the intervention of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Commander, Tunji Disu, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP), Area Commander, Ogudu, ACP Miller Dantawaye, Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Alapere and their personnel to contain the situation.

    He said: “A generator repairer was killed and thrown into the river. His body was discovered floating by fishermen at around 2pm on Tuesday and this caused serious violence between the youths and motorcyclists.

    “He bought a bike and there was celebration. One of the riders, who tested it condemned the bike as not good and he lifted it up.

    “That caused trouble between Awolesi and some of the riders. People intervened and settled it on Saturday night. On Sunday, Awolesi and his friends, who were indigenes mobilised and attacked the riders.

    “The Baale was reported to have settled them but on Monday night, Awolesi was matcheted, tied to his back and thrown into the river.

    “This afternoon (Tuesday), fishermen saw his body floating and they drew the attention of the people to it. Youth mobilised and attacked the other group, who are predominantly motorcyclists.

    “The police were called in and they restored calm in the community. They also arrested four persons.”

    Police spokesman Chike Oti said 10 people have been arrested and were being interrogated.

    He said: “Our policemen moved to the scene to ensure normalcy. They have had meetings with the wearing factions on the need to live peaceably.

    “We have 10 suspects in out custody and I can assure you that the circumstances that led to the death of the young man would be unravelled. All those behind it would be brought to justice.”

     

  • One killed, 29 arrested in Nasarawa cult clash

    One person died and 29 persons were arrested following last Friday’s rival cult clash in Masaka, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, it was learnt yesterday.

    Police spokesman Samaila Usman, who confirmed the development yesterday, identified the deceased as Ibrahim.

    According to him, two young men were earlier brought to the Masaka police station about 11.30pm last Wednesday with injuries following alleged cult clash at Angwan Jaba community.

    He added that the command got the information that rival cults mobilised for a reprisal at Angwan Tiv village in Masaka when Ibrahim was killed.

    He said: “A combined team of police officers were immediately dispatched to the area to control the situation. But our men met stiff resistance from the cultist, numbering about 50.

    “We were however able to disperse them. Five were arrested at the scene and 24 others arrested later at different locations.”

    Usman added that one Hassan later reported at the police station that his cousin, Ibrahim, was killed at Angwan Tiv.

    “So, the police immediately mobilised to the place to collect the body but the parents refused,” he added.

    The spokesman urged the public to assist the police with useful information that would help check cultism and other criminal activities in the area.

    “There are concentrations of organised cult groups in Angwa Tiv and Angwa Jaba in Karu but we are on top of the situation. That is why we have launched Operation Fish Out and created anti-cultism units.

  • One killed, four injured in Delta

    Gunmen have shot dead a young man and injured four others at Owevwen in Ughelli North Local Government of Delta State following a leadership tussle.

    The Nation learnt two youths were earlier killed during a shooting. Their bodies were hidden in a bush.

    It was gathered residents had fled for fear of a reprisal.

    A source, who spoke in confidence, said the bodies were discovered last Wednesday, adding that youths mobilised to apprehend the suspects.

    He said: “Youths loyal to the community chairman, Lucky Dietaruvwe, on receiving information that members of a rival faction suspected to have carried out last Wednesday’s attack, are camping in the bush, mobilised to apprehend them.”

    Police spokesman Andrew Aniamaka, who confirmed the incident, said investigation had begun to arrest the suspects.

     

  • One killed as motorcyclists clash with police in Ibadan

    One killed as motorcyclists clash with police in Ibadan

    There was pandemonium yesterday at Moniya , Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, when a policeman allegedly killed a motorcyclist over N50 bribe.
    Two other people were shot by police officers attached to Moniya Police Station in Akinyele Local Government.
    An eyewitness said trouble started when a motorcyclist carrying two passengers refused to stop when he was flagged down by a police officer.
    He was reportedly hit in the head with a baton.
    The motorcyclist reportedly fell off the bike and died on the spot.
    It was gathered that the deceased’s colleagues threatened to burn down the police station.
    In an attempt to scare them off, the police were alleged to have released tear gas and shot into the air.
    Unfortunately, two people were hit by stray bullets. They are receiving treatment.
    Police spokesman Adekunle Ajisebutu confirmed the death of the motorcyclist but denied he was hit by the police.
    According to Ajisebutu, “Due to a stop and search by the police, a motorcyclist who was carrying three passengers, refused to stop as ordered by the security officers.
    “As he was trying to escape, he ran into a pothole, fell and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later died.
    “As a result of this, his colleagues attacked a police patrol vehicle and seized an AK-rifle which was later recovered.
    “Not done, they headed to Moniya Police Station, threatening to burn down the station.
    “The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) said five suspects were arrested.
    “There was no shooting. Later, the DPO held a meeting with them.
    “Normalcy had since returned to the area as the Commissioner of Police enjoined residents to go about their business.”

  • One killed as police battle ‘robbers’

    A robbery suspect was, on Wednesday night, shot dead at Enerhen, Effurun in Uvwie Local Government of Delta State, in a police shoot-out with criminals.

    The suspected hoodlum met his waterloo after a victim, who was robbed, kidnapped and locked in the boot of his Toyota Corolla saloon car, jumped out and escaped.

    Eyewitness said the deceased was a member of a notorious four-man gang terrorising residents.

    “They had robbed and abducted Mr. Muhammed Mutiu, 42, about 9 pm. The man was returning home when the robbers attacked him.

    “After dispossessing him of his car and other belongings on NNPC Housing Complex Road, Ekpan, the robbers threw him inside the boot and sped off,” one of the security men, who busted the gang, told our reporter.

    But it was learnt the victim opened the boot and jumped out as the robbers were speeding on Warri Sapele Road.

    The man reportedly alerted men of the Quick Response Squad (QRS), who were on patrol.

    “When the man told us, we chased the robbers and caught up with them near a branch of a commercial bank, close to Sedeco junction on Enerhen Road. A gun battle ensued during which one of the suspects was shot dead. Three others abandoned the car and escaped.”

    Although the Commander of QRS, Mr. Alkali Lamido, could not be reached for comments, a source in his office confirmed the incident.

  • One killed, three injured in Jigawa

    One killed, three injured in Jigawa

    One person was confirmed killed and three injured as suspected All Progressives Congress (APC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters clashed in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital.

    The incident occurred during the visit of the PDP National Chairman, Ali Modu Sheriff.

    A source said suspected APC members gathered on the Kiyawa Road and chanted a slogan (Bamayi), which provoked suspected PDP supporters, resulting in a clash that left one person dead.

    Addressing reporters, the Special Assistant on Media to the Jigawa State Governor, Malam Bello Zaki, alleged that PDP supporters attacked APC members, killing one and injuring three.

    He described the incident as barbaric.

    The aide alleged that after the PDP stakeholders’ meeting, suspected thugs went round Dutse, attacking people perceived to be APC members.

    He alleged that they killed one person and injured three.

    Police spokesman Abdu Jinjiri confirmed the incident.

    He said a suspect, Bashir Yusuf, has been arrested.

    The Vice Chairman of PDP in Jigawa Central Zone, Alhaji Aminu Nuhu Jahun, said his members were not responsible for the violence.

    He urged the police to arrest and prosecute the culprits.