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48 passengers, 50 cows killed in Niger tanker fire

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48 passengers, 50 cows killed in Niger tanker fire

Forty-eight persons confirmed dead in the petrol tanker explosion on Sunday were given a mass burial in the Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to Metro gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when the petrol tanker had a head-on collision with a truck loaded with travellers and cattle from Wudil in Kano State.

The Director-General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Baba-Arab, who gave the update, also confirmed that the 48 persons were burnt beyond recognition necessitating the mass burial in the local government.

According to him, following further search and rescue operations, 18 more bodies were recovered from the 30 bodies earlier reported.

“Following further search and rescue operation, my agency discovered 18 more bodies which were also burnt to death and all the dead have been given a mass burial,” he said.

Baba-Arab disclosed this in a statement where he asserted that the incident happened at about 12.30 am along Lapai-Agaie, 2km from the Dendo community in Agaie LGA.

He also said over 50 cattle were burnt, and a crane truck and a pickup van were caught up in the inferno.

The statement read, “NSEMA has received a report of a deadly tanker explosion that occurred on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at about 12.30 am along Lapai-Agaie, 2km from Dendo Community in Agaie LGA.

“The incident occurred when a petrol tanker loaded with PMS collided with a truck loaded with travellers and cattle from Wudil in Kano State heading to Lagos, two other vehicles, a crane truck and a pickup van, were also caught in the incident.

“Over 30 people are already confirmed dead, with over 50 cattle burnt. NSEMA’s Rapid Respond Team, in conjunction with the LGEMCs, is still on the scene of the incident conducting a search and rescue operation as more corpses are still trapped inside the trucks.”

Suspect arrested as kidnappers abduct two in Ogun farm

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Suspect arrested as kidnappers abduct two in Ogun farm

A  suspect has been arrested after some kidnappers abducted two male adults while inspecting farmland in the Ikutoke village in the Ode-Remo area of Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State on Friday.

A police source, who was not authorised to speak to the media, told According to Metro on the condition of anonymity, on Sunday, that the victims, identified as Olajesu and Juwon, in the company with a surveyor and a young boy, had gone to inspect the boundary of a farm in the village before the incident happened.

One Gani Idowu was said to have invited them to the land for inspection, but upon the arrival of Juwon and Olajesu at the farm, Idowu excused himself and told his visitors that he was returning home.

The source added that as soon as Idowu left the farm, leaving his visitors who were still engaged on the farm, the kidnappers dashed out from a nearby bush and abducted Olajesu and Juwon.

The source narrated, “On 06/09/2024 around 1000HRS, Olajesu, Juwon, also known as Alapanla, and Kusimo, who is a surveyor, along with a young boy, travelled to Ikutoke village, where Ganiu Idowu intended to show them the boundary of a farm in the Ikutoke village near Ode-Remo.

“It was alleged that suddenly, Ganiu Idowu informed them that he was returning home while others were still engaged on the farm.

“Shortly after Ganiu Idowu departed, the kidnappers appeared and abducted both Olajesu and Juwon.”

When contacted, the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to our correspondent in a telephone conversation on Sunday.

Odutola noted that one suspect had been arrested in connection with the incident.

“Ganiu Idowu is suspected to have orchestrated the kidnap of Olajesu and Juwon in Ikutoke village in the Ode-Remo area. He has been arrested and is undergoing an investigation.

“The Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun, has vowed that there will be no room for men of the underworld in Ogun State,” Odutola said.

According to Metro reported last Thursday that some gunmen abducted an assistant Chief Nursing Officer with the Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan Remo, Mrs Elizabeth Uruakpa.

Uruakpa, 66, was said to be coming from the evening church service when the gunmen who had laid ambush swooped on her at the entrance of her house behind the new Ilisan market.

The incident reportedly made the neighbourhood panic as many residents and shop owners quickly shut their doors to avoid being caught unaware.

A resident of the area had told our correspondent that the victim was coming back from the church in the evening around 7 pm when the gunmen abducted her.

Son in custody for allegedly killing Delta school proprietress

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Son in custody for allegedly killing Delta school proprietress

The Delta State Police Command has arrested one Emmanuel Umukoro, for allegedly killing and burning his mother, Mrs Fatima Umukoro, a school proprietress, in the Warri area of the state.

According to Metro, on Sunday, learnt that the tragic incident, which occurred in the late hours of Saturday night, has left the woman’s neighbours in a state of shock.

Some of the neighbors who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the scene as gruesome and horrific.

According to an eyewitness, who simply identified himself as Umoh, the gate of the Umukoro residence was left open around 10 pm, which was unusual. This prompted neighbours and passersby to check on the situation.

“When neighbours checked on the residence of the Umukoro late that night, they were shocked to discover fire coming from inside the house with the door left open. Upon entering the house, they found the lifeless body of Mrs. Umukoro, burnt beyond recognition.

“We saw her son, Emmanuel Umukoro, earlier driving out of the compound around 8:30 pm at a high speed in his mother’s car.”

The neighbours said that the suspicious movement of the son led to his apprehension by the police along the Sapele-Warri Road as he (son) attempted to escape to an unknown destination.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State, Bright Edafe, on Sunday, confirmed the incident.

He said, “The son is in police custody now but cannot say whether he’s the one who killed her until an investigation is concluded.”

Three killed, 17 injured in Lagos multiple crashes

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Three killed, 17 injured in Lagos multiple crashes

No fewer than three persons lost their lives, while 17 others sustained varying degrees of injuries, in multiple accidents along the Maryland area of Lagos State in the early hours of Sunday.

The Head of the Public Affairs Unit of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Nosa Okunbor, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday.

Okunbor explained that the first accident occurred when a diesel-laden tanker experienced brake failure and rammed into several vehicles, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to an unspecified number of others.

He added that upon the LASEMA team’s arrival at the scene around 1 a.m., they discovered another crash involving a containerised truck that had collided with a MACK truck, leaving the container truck driver with a leg injury.

He recounted, “Upon the arrival of the LASEMA Response Teams at the scene of the incident at 0113hrs, the LRT encountered a multiple-vehicle accident involving an oil tanker, registration number unknown, fully laden with diesel.

“The tanker reportedly suffered a mechanical failure (brake failure) while in motion, lost control, and crashed into several cars, resulting in numerous casualties.

“The second accident involved an articulated truck, registration number unknown, carrying a fully loaded 40-foot container, which reportedly collided with a MACK truck, also unregistered, loaded with refill industrial bottles. The crash was attributed to reckless driving and speeding.

“Sadly, three fatalities were reported in the multiple accidents, with the bodies removed before the LRTs arrived. An unspecified number of people were critically injured and had already been taken to various hospitals by the time the LRTs reached the scene.”

Okunbor identified the vehicles involved in the accidents as two Volkswagen Vanagon commercial buses, one Mitsubishi Space Bus, two mini-buses (Korope), and one Honda car.

He added that emergency responders were able to secure the area and implement critical safety and traffic control measures, which led to the temporary closure of the road and bridge.

The LASEMA spokesperson continued, “Recovery efforts for the accident trucks and other vehicles began immediately upon the arrival of equipment at the scene.

“The two LASEMA Response Teams, along with other responders, worked tirelessly to recover all vehicles involved in the road accident and to alleviate the traffic gridlock caused by the incident.”

Reacting to the incident, the LASTMA General Manager, Olalekan Bakare-Oki, extended his condolences to the family of the deceased and wished the injured victims a swift recovery.

Bakare-Oki, who spoke through LASTMA’s Director of Public Affairs and Enlightenment, Adebayo Taofiq, noted that the agency would continue to ensure the safety of road users while confirming that 17 people were injured.

“Our hearts go out to the families and loved ones affected by this tragic accident. We remain committed to ensuring the safety of all road users in Lagos State,” he stated.

Emergency responders at the scene included the LASEMA team, the police, and operatives from the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service and LASTMA.

Father seek justice after baby suffers injuries at Lagos school

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Father seek justice after baby suffers injuries at Lagos school

A distraught father has cried out for help after his baby was severely injured on the first day at a daycare school in Ago Palace, Okota, Lagos state.

This was made known by Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, on X.com on Saturday, revealing the parents’ desperate cry for help.

According to the father, the school owner claimed that another child was responsible for the injuries, but medical professionals revealed that the wounds were consistent with an animal attack.

Human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, who shared the story online, wrote; “Received This Shocking Complaint From Instagram DM

“This is what happened to my baby in a school that has daycare here in Lagos state “Ago Palace Okota” where I and my wife dropped him off for the first day. The owner of the school said his fellow kid did this to him but doctors said is from an animal.

“The woman doesn’t want to tell us the truth of what happened to my baby’.

“Sir Harrison, we have gone to the Police but the woman is using money to cover up because she is a wealthy woman. Please help us, sir”.

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Transformer vandal electrocuted in Lagos

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Transformer vandal electrocuted in Lagos

An unidentified man has been electrocuted while attempting to vandalise a transformer at a company situated on Awolowo Road in the Ikoyi area of Lagos State.

The incident was said to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday, September 1.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, who confirmed this in a statement obtained by According to Online on Sunday said the deceased had climbed the gate beside the transformer when he got struck by the electric current, fell inside the compound and died on the spot.

Hundeyin said the incident was reported to the police by a security guard on duty at the company.

“At about 4 am, one security guard on duty at a company situated at Awolowo Road in Ikoyi came to the station and reported that while he was on duty, an unknown person climbed the gate by the side of PHCN transformer. In an attempt to vandalise same, he was electrocuted, fell inside the compound and died on the spot,” the statement partly read.

Hundeyin stated that a team of anti-crime patrol officers visited the scene and took photographs of the deceased.

“The PHCN office was contacted and the remains of the corpse were taken to the mortuary,” the statement added.

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Police to probe death of 20-year-old man in Lagos

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Police to probe death of 20-year-old man in Lagos

The Police Command in Lagos State says it has begun an investigation into the death of a 20-year-old man allegedly killed by gunmen.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday.

Hundeyin said that Okokomaiko Police Division received information from concerned members of the public about the case on Friday, at about 10.30 p.m.

He said, “The informants said that at about 10.10 p.m. of same date at Abeokuta Street, Okokomaiko in Ojo area of Lagos, four unidentified gunmen were seen chasing a young man in the area.

“Information received indicated that the gunmen allegedly shot him many times in the head, stomach, and leg till he died.

“After their evil act, they abandoned the body and took to their heels and escaped.

“Immediately after the police received the information, a team of anti-crime went to the scene and met one Vivian of the same address, who happened to be the mother of the deceased.

“She identified him as her son who lived with her at the same address.

“Photograph of the deceased was taken, and the body was evacuated and deposited at Mainland General Hospital Mortuary, Yaba for autopsy.”

Hundeyin said that an investigation was in progress while efforts were on to arrest the fleeing suspects.

He said that the case file would be transferred to the state Criminal Investigation Department, Panti-Yaba, for further investigation.

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Two suicide atempts foiled on Third mainland bridge

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Two suicide atempts foiled on Third mainland bridge

The Lagos State Police Command said a 65-year-old visually impaired man, Ewenla Adetomiwa, was rescued after attempting to commit suicide by jumping into the lagoon along the Third Mainland Bridge.

According to Online learnt that the incident took place around 2:30 p.m. on September 4, 2024.

The spokesperson for the state Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to According to Online on Sunday.

According to reports, the victim had brought his two children to the Third Mainland Bridge, planning to end his life, believing that the government would care for them after his death.

However, passersby, realising the man’s intentions, intervened and stopped him before he could jump into the lagoon.

Hundeyin stated, “There was a distress call that a man with his two children attempted to commit suicide by trying to jump into the lagoon on the third mainland bridge in the state.

“He was prevented by a good Samaritan who alerted the police through the control room. Upon the receipt of the information, a team of policemen was sent to the scene where the victim, who lived in Ikorodu, and his two children were seen on the bridge.

“The victim and his 16-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy were taken to the station. During interrogation, the man admitted that he intended to commit suicide to enable the government to take charge of his children’s wellbeing if he had succeeded.”

Similarly, the command’s spokesperson added that on August 30, 2024, an 18-year-old boy named Elijah, believed to be mentally unstable, was also rescued from attempting to jump into the same lagoon.

The police promptly contacted the victim’s family and later handed him over to their care.

According to Online reports that in June 2024, the Rapid Response Squad of the state command also rescued an American citizen from attempting to commit suicide on the Third Mainland Bridge.

Son arrested over mother’s death in Delta

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Son arrested over mother’s death in Delta

A School Proprietress, Mrs Fatima Umukoro, has allegedly been murdered by her son, Emmanuel Umukoro, in Delta state.

According to Metro gathered that Mrs Umukoro, the proprietress of His Majesty Group of Schools in Sapele, Delta State, was allegedly killed by her son.

It was learnt that the tragic incident, which occurred in the late hours of the night, has left the neighbours in a state of shock and bewilderment.

Some of the neighbors who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the scene as gruesome and horrific.

According to eyewitnesses, the gate of the Umukoro residence was left open around 10 pm, which was unusual. This prompted neighbours and passersby to check on the situation.

“Only to discover fire coming from inside the house with the door left open. Upon entering the house, they found the lifeless body of Mrs. Umukoro, burnt beyond recognition.

“We saw her son, Emmanuel Umukoro driving out of the compound around 8:30 pm at a high speed in his mother’s car”

The neighbours said that the suspicious movement of the son, led to his apprehension by the police along Sapele-Warri Road as he (Son) attempted to escape to an unknown destination.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State, SP Bright Edafe on Sunday confirmed the incident

He said, “The son is in police custody now but cannot say whether he’s the one that killed her until investigation is concluded”

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You’re a failed politician, PDP fires back at Kwankwaso

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You’re a failed politician, PDP fires back at Kwankwaso

The Peoples Democratic Party has labelled a former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as a failed and insignificant politician.

Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, had stated that the PDP is no longer relevant in the country.

During the inauguration of a newly renovated party office in Katsina State on Saturday, Kwankwaso stated that he and his supporters departed from the PDP because “it is dead.”

“I wish to remind you that PDP is dead because we left the party. Since they have gone out of the line, we decided to check out,” he said.

In response, the PDP, through a statement on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba, criticised Kwankwaso for displaying selfishness and self-centeredness, indicating that he is not a true leader.

The statement read, “Our reaction to the statement credited to Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso is that he is very inconsequential in the Nigerian national politics today judging from the fact that he is struggling to lead a party called NNPP which is also struggling to control only one state.

“It is unfathomable to imagine that a failed and inconsequential politician with only one state would claim that a party that has 13 governors, many Senators, many members of the House of Representatives, several States Assembly control and strong presence in all the local government areas and wards across the country is dead.

“More disturbing is that Sen. Kwankwaso has exhibited extreme selfishness and self-centeredness, which shows that he is not a leader.”

The PDP described Kwankwaso as an insensitive politician and noted that all of his achievements were attained through the party’s platform.

The statement continued, “It is unfortunate that at this time when the PDP and patriotic Nigerians are speaking out against the excruciating hardship in the country occasioned by the anti-people policies of the APC administration, at this time Nigerians including in Sen. Kwankwaso’s home state, Kano are dying of hunger and starvation.

“When over 150 million Nigerians have sunk deeper into poverty when millions of Nigerians are daily losing their means of livelihood; at the time the Naira has fallen to over N1,600 to a Dollar with over 34% inflation rate in the wake of APC’s brutal increase in the price of petrol to over N1,200 in various parts of the country, the only thing that occupies Senator Kwankwaso’s mind is his self-centred pipe dream of becoming President. It is very unfortunate.

“So the PDP does not intend to join issues with him on such display of self-centeredness and insensitivity. In any event, whatever political relevance Sen. Kwankwaso believes he has achieved, he did so only when he was in the PDP.”

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