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APC PCC Directorate of Diaspora Affairs mourns Elder Philip Adekunle Oshunlalu
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APC PCC Directorate of Diaspora Affairs mourns Elder Philip Adekunle Oshunlalu
With a heavy heart but in total submission to the will of the Almighty God, we announce the passing of one of our committed and loyal members, Hon. Elder Philip Adekunle Oshunlalu.
The news of this unfortunate and sad incident was broken today to the Directorate by the Director, Directorate of Diaspora Affairs of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Prince Ade Omole.
Until his death, the deceased was a faithful, loyal and committed member of the APC in the Diaspora. He was also a staunch supporter of the Tinubu-Shettima presidential ticket. He was fervent and unabashed in his fidelity to progressive politics and ideals of our party, the All Progressives Congress.
Late Oshunlalu’s support for the victory of our President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu was unflinching. He relocated from his base in the United States to Nigeria to join the campaign and played very active role in ensuring we deliver on our objectives of winning the election.
While expressing his sadness over the loss of this extraordinary man, the Director, Directorate of Diaspora Affairs, Prince Omole said he could not think of any Nigerian in Diaspora that was more committed to the Asiwaju Tinubu’s presidential bid than the late Elder Oshunlalu.
“Aside from the material contribution of Elder Oshunlalu to Asiwaju’s victory through the Diaspora Directorate, I can say with certainty that the deceased would ring almost daily for updates and with ideas during the presidential election,” Prince Omole said.
“This is not the time for this icon of the progressive family to have left us when we are preparing for the inauguration of our principal and his Vice President-elect. But God knows best,” the Director added.
Prince Ade Omole said he can only pray for the forgiveness of the sins of Elder Adekunle Oshunlalu and for God to give his family the fortitude to bear the very untimely loss.
FEMI ODERE*
Head of Media and Publicity
DIASPORA DIRECTORATE
APC PCC, Abuja.
APC PCC Directorate of Diaspora Affairs mourns Elder Philip Adekunle Oshunlalu
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By: Zagazola Makama
An 18-year-old youth, identified as Bakura Muhammed, was fatally stabbed on April 4, 2025, during a violent clash between rival youth groups in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation occurred at about 4:30 PM in the Ajari and Tashan Lara areas, where youths from both sides engaged in a free-for-all fight.
The victim was fatally stabbed on the stomach. He was immediately transported to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, by the security personnel from Maiduguri Borno police command, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.
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By: Zagazola Makama
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Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that one Alhaji Sanda, a resident of Hansari IDP Camp, and Bulama Zarayye, aged 40, were collecting baobab tree seeds when Zarayye accidentally stepped on an IED.
The device, believed to have been planted by ISWAP, exploded, causing injuries to Zarayye’s buttock, right hand, and lap.
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The area was cordoned off, and a search for additional explosive devices was conducted, but no further devices were found.
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By: Zagazola Makama
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It was gathered that on April 2, 2025, Bello was arrested by a security guard at Old Panteka on suspicion of theft.
Abdullahi Usman, a suspected commander of the group, allegedly supervised the torture of Bello, leaving him unconscious.
Bello was initially taken to Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital for treatment but was later transferred to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. Despite receiving medical care, he succumbed to his injuries on April 4, 2025, around 5:00 AM.
The deceased’s family has declined a post-mortem examination, and his body was released for burial as per their request.
Efforts to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
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