Four Suspected Kidnappers Shot Dead, One Rifle Recovered

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, has commened the courage of the police operatives, hunters, vigilante and Anti cult volunteers following the rescue of kidnap victims in the state. The State Command stated this in a press statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement posted on the Command’s Twitter handle; “During a preliminary investigation, a recently rescued kidnapped victim identified one of the deceased suspects as a leader of the gang that kidnapped him. “During the gun duel, four of the suspected kidnappers were shot and later gave up the ghost while others escaped with gunshot injuries.”

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Tinubu mourns victims of Enugu tanker explosion

President Bola Tinubu condoles with the government and the people of Enugu state over the fuel tanker explosion, which resulted in the loss of lives on Saturday. The fuel tanker reportedly spiralled out of control and burst into flames while navigating the Ugwu-Onyeama section of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway. President Tinubu commiserated with the families of the deceased and the injured and prays for the repose of the souls of the departed and quick recovery for those receiving medical treatment. The President called for caution and adherence to safety measures among road users, particularly fuel tanker operators. Furthermore, he directed agencies in charge of enforcing traffic rules to implement measures to prevent recurring fuel tanker explosions nationwide.

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Tinubu mourns Zamfara boat accident, floods victims

President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the people and Government of Zamfara State over recent floods in Gummi Local Government Area and the death of over 40 farmers in a boat accident on their way to their farms at the weekend.   President Tinubu expressed the government and the people of Nigeria’s commiseration over the twin tragedies in the Zamfara community.  He promised support for the victims.   The President directed emergency agencies to comprehensively assess the two incidents to address the root of the calamity.   President Tinubu also directed response agencies to work with the Zamfara State Government to help those affected by the disaster.  

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