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KACRAN Condemns the Killing of the Emir of Gobir

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KACRAN Condemns the Killing of the Emir of Gobir
…Urges President Tinubu and Other Authorities to Consider the Association’s Road Map for Ending North West Conflicts

By: Michael Mike

Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has condemned the brutal murder of the Emir of Gobir, His Royal Highness Alhaji Isa Bawa by bandits in Sokoto State

The association in a statement signed by its National President, Hon. Khalil Mohammed Bello called on President Bola Tinubu, the Defence Minister, and the National Security Adviser to urgently consider the association’s proposed roadmap for resolving the conflicts in the North West region.

Bello said the tragic event, where the Emir was kidnapped and killed despite a ransom payment of over N60 million, stands as a grave concern for all Nigerians, adding that the act of kidnapping, killing, and demanding ransom is utterly condemnable and unacceptable in a 21st-century Nigeria.

Bello said KACRAN’s condemnation is rooted in the fact that: “His Royal Highness Alhaji Isa Bawa was a respected monarch who served the people selflessly for 45 years, promoting peace, unity, and mutual understanding across Nigeria and beyond.

“He was committed to fostering peace, even at the time of his capture, as he was en route to Sokoto for a peace mission.

“As an elderly and respected figure, he deserved dignity and respect, not humiliation and violence.

“The collection of ransom after his murder further underscores the atrocity, and the refusal to return his body for a proper Islamic burial compounds the crime.”

KACRAN also condemned the circulation of a video showing the Emir pleading for help, which highlights the lack of humanity shown by his captors.

Bello said in the light of these events, “we urge the Sokoto State and Federal governments to act swiftly in bringing the perpetrators to justice. Restoring confidence in the government’s ability to protect its citizens is paramount.

“We call upon the bandits to cease their criminal activities, reminding them that justice will ultimately prevail through law enforcement or divine intervention.”

Bello added that: “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of the Emir, the people of Sokoto State, and all Nigerians. We pray for Almighty Allah to grant him eternal peace and give his family strength in this difficult time.”

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Bandits kill 12 in Kwara community attack

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Bandits kill 12 in Kwara community attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected bandits on Sunday attacked Hybrid Force camp in Oke Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara, killing 12 people.

Zagazola learnt that the attack occurred at about 8:50 a.m. when the gunmen stormed the community.

Troops from a patrol base in Babanla were immediately mobilised to the scene, but the attackers fled before their arrival.

A search of the area by the troops led to the discovery of 12 lifeless bodies comprising nine vigilantes and three civilians killed during the attack.

The corpses of the deceased were evacuated to Oke Ode Police Station while troops restored calm in the area.

The source said the general security situation in the area remained calm but unpredictable.
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Again suspected Boko Haram insurgents return to Kirawa with damnation

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Again suspected Boko Haram insurgents return to Kirawa with damnation

By: Bodunrin Kayode

Boko Haram Insurgents have again attacked Kirawa a border community in Borno state killing a civilian joint task force (CJTF) member and wounding several others in the process.

The Boko Haram insurgents ambushed the commuters driving into Kirawa a community in Bama council area and killed the CJTF in the process.

To punish some of the commuters further for fleeing away from the scene of the ambush, the insurgents burned down some of their vehicles before returning into the bush unchallenged.

After the attack died down, some motorists and passengers who sustained different degrees of injuries were treated in nearby clinics.

Sources revealed that trouble started when six vehicles loaded with food items and other luggages were ambushed and set ablaze by the insurgents along the Pulka-Kirawa road on Friday last week.

Senator representing Borno South, Mohammed Ndume reacting to the incident called on the military authorities to deploy more troops to safeguard the entire communities around Gwoza council area and Cameroun.

There is only one forward military base (FOB) in Kirawa and it is dominated by the Multi national joint task force MNJTF of mostly Camerounian troops mandated to pin down kirawa on both sides of the divides of the two countries.

A lot of the Intel policing of the community is done by CJTF even as families are still awaiting the rescue of a schoolgirl, Aisha Muhammad that was kidnapped by the insurgents a month ago when this very base was overrun leaving sorrow tears and blood in the community.

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Police investigate killing of pastor in Delta

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Police investigate killing of pastor in Delta

By: Zagazola Makama

The Police Command in Delta has commenced investigation into the gruesome murder of Pastor Oputeh Monday, aged 59, who was killed by unknown assailants in Umuebu community, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state.

Sources said that the case was reported by the deceased’s son, Oputeh Joshua, aged 26, who told police that his father had left home early for his farm along Amai/Umuebu farm road and instructed them to meet him later with a motorcycle.

“On their way, they heard gunshots and rushed into the bush where they discovered the lifeless body of their father lying on the ground with his head chopped off.

“Detectives from Obiaruku Division visited the scene of the crime and evacuated the corpse to Medisar Mortuary, Obiaruku, for preservation and autopsy,” the sources said.

The sources that preliminary investigation had commenced, while confidence-building patrols were ongoing in the affected area.

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