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Governor Rufai condemns killing of 34 in Kaduna

…As 10 more Bethel Baptist students regain freedom
Governor Rufai condemns killing of 34 in Kaduna
…As 10 more Bethel Baptist students regain freedom
Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru Elrufai on Monday, condemned an attack on Madamai community in Kaura local government area that claimed 34 lives.
NEWSng reports that 34 people were killed, seven other sustained injuries while some houses were also set ablaze on Sunday night in a fresh attack by gunmen on Madami village in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna
In a statement from the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, said the governor promised that the government would bear the cost of treatment of those injured.
“Governor El-Rufai has directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency to assess the situation with a view to assisting affected households.” He Said
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He condoles with the families of the victims and prays for the repose of the souls of those who died as a result of the incident.
Meanwhile, ten more students of Bethel Baptist High school Kaduna, have regained their freedom after spending eighty one days in captivity with Bandits.
Kaduna is in North Central Nigeria where bandits have sacked thousands from their village and abducted hundreds of school children.
Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Kaduna State Chapter, Rev Joseph Hayab confirmed this when Newsmen contacted him on Sunday night.
Although the list of students were not ready as at press time, government house kaduna sources revealed that the students will soon be reunited with their parents.
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ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno

ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
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Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash

Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu

VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
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