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Kefas condoles family, colleagues of teacher killed by student
Kefas condoles family, colleagues of teacher killed by student
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Governor Agbu Kefas has sent a special condolence message to the family and colleagues of Bassey Nkuphee who was stabbed by a student in Jalingo.
This was contained in a statement issued over the weekend by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Digital Communications, Emmanuel Bello.
Bello said recently that the Governor strongly condemned the action of the erring student insisting that a thorough investigation be carried out to ascertain the cause of the action.
Governor Kefas decried the use of drugs by young people in the state adding that it had dangerous consequences on their psyche.
While praying for the repose of the soul of the deceased teacher, Kefas said that no teacher ought to lose their lives while imparting knowledge to students describing the occurrence as highly regrettable.
The Governor said that the free education policy in the state is aimed at securing the future of the youths and ensuring the welfare and well-being of both the teachers and students.
Kefas further noted that the stabbing incidence was an indication of the rot in the society and a wake up call for parents and all stakeholders to intensify their supervisory roles of their wards at home and in the schools.
The deceased, Nkuphee was a teacher with the Government Day Secondary School, Jalingo.
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Meanwhile, the Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools, ASUSS, Taraba State Chapter, has announced the withdrawal of the services of its members from all government Secondary schools in the state after the stabbing incident that led to the death of their colleague.
The State Secretary of ASUSS, Dr. Kazon Ishaku, who announced the directive said they have monitored compliance across the 16 local government areas of the state and the feedback has been positive.
He noted that teachers are moulders and builders of future generations, but the latest happening to one of their own has shown that they are now endangered species.
According to him, what happened recently was shocking to them adding that the teacher left home very healthy but by the close of work he had became a corpse
“For us we do not have a better way to express our pain other than to tell our members to suspend academic activities because an injury to one is an injury to all. Today he is the one, we do not know who it will be tomorrow. ” said ishiaku.
Meanwhile, kinsmen of the deceased teacher, Jenjo Community Development Association, JCDA, also called on Taraba State Government to award scholarship to children of the late teacher.
Spokesman of the group, Ezekiel Nemuel, who addressed the press last Friday, said the deceased left behind three children within the ages of 10, 8 and 5 years old.
According to him, ” We condemn in strong terms all forms of violence in schools and communities and thereby call on all security agencies to be proactive in stemming these acts.
“We also call on Taraba State Government to take responsibility for the sustenance and sponsorship of the children of the deceased up to the highest level of education.
Bassey of the Model primary and secondary school in Jalingo was stabbed to death by former students of the school he was teaching.
As at the time of writing this report, the entire school had become a big crime scene as police operatives swarmed the premises following the fatal stabbing of the Teacher by alleged students of the school.
Habibu Dodo, the head teacher of the Model primary school who was a witness of the incident recounts that the school is in shock and will take necessary steps to ensure the perpetrators are brought to justice.
The police Public relation officer Abdullahi Usman confirmed the arrest of the Prime suspect Jesse Williams involved in the killing of the teacher.
He called on the public to exercise patience as the police conduct its investigations.
Although normalcy has been restored to the general area, the incident has negatively affected the academic community in Jalingo.
Kefas condoles family, colleagues of teacher killed by student
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Kwara Residents Call on the Federal Government to Rescue Residents Captured in Woro as a Video of Abductees Surfaces Online
Kwara Residents Call on the Federal Government to Rescue Residents Captured in Woro as a Video of Abductees Surfaces Online
By:Bodunrin kayode
There has been urgent calls on the Federal, government with the military might to take swift action to rescue the 176 abducted residents of woro community back to safety away from captivity.
This came about after a disturbing video clip showing captured residents of the recent attack in Woro community, Kaiama council Area of Kwara State, surfaced online.
In the video, several women and young children, including infants, were paraded by the terrorists looking distressed and helpless.
A voice believed to be that of one of the attackers was heard behind the camera speaking in Hausa and questioning the victims about their numbers and were they were captured because they were quite a handful.
During the question and answer session the women and children responded that they were taken from Woro in Kaiama council so that their relations will know they are still alive.
“When asked how many they were, they answered that they were 176 in number. The same question was repeated to another woman in the video to confirm the figure.
” The person behind the camera also claimed that authorities had earlier announced a lower number of victims and said the video was proof of the actual figure.
“The victims were abducted after armed attackers invaded Woro community on February 3, 2025. During the attack, many lives were lost and homes were destroyed.
” The emergence of this video has increased fear and concern among residents and families of the victims.
“The people of the area continue to hope for the safe return of their loved ones and a lasting solution to the security challenges.” Said a source from the state.
Kwara Residents Call on the Federal Government to Rescue Residents Captured in Woro as a Video of Abductees Surfaces Online
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Five soldiers were killed and three others declared missing following a clash between Nigerien Defence and Security Forces (FDS) and suspected Islamic State fighters in Sanam, Tillabéri Region of western Niger.
Security sources said the incident occurred on Feb. 12, 2026, during a confrontation between troops and suspected members of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (EIGS) operating in the area.
The clash reportedly took place in Sanam Zone, a locality near the Niger–Mali border known for recurrent armed attacks by jihadist groups.
According to the sources, the soldiers were engaged in an operation when they came under heavy attack, leading to a standoff. Five personnel were confirmed dead, while three others were declared missing after the encounter.
The Tillabéri Region has remained a hotspot of insurgent activities due to its proximity to Mali and Burkina Faso, with security forces frequently conducting operations to contain armed groups.
Authorities are yet to release an official statement on the latest incident, while search efforts are reportedly ongoing to locate the missing soldiers.
Five soldiers killed, three missing in clash with insurgents in Niger
Army, police rescue 12 kidnapped victims in Ekiti border attack
By: Zagazola Makama
A Combined Army and Police operatives have rescued 12 kidnapped victims following an armed attack by suspected kidnappers in Oke-Ako area of Ekiti State.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Feb. 13 at about 9:00 a.m., when sporadic gunfire was heard near their base. Preliminary assessment indicated the gunshots were from an assault launched by suspected kidnappers in the area.
Army troops, in collaboration RRS,Anti-Kidnapping Squad (AKS), and local security outfits, swiftly mobilised to the scene. On sighting the security forces, the attackers engaged in a gun duel, but were overpowered and forced to retreat into the forest, taking two victims with them.
Through intensified operations, the security forces successfully rescued 12 victims unhurt, while one, identified as Jeremiah Gambo, sustained a gunshot injury and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Ikole Local Government Area for treatment.
The troops also recovered an unregistered Boxer Bajaj motorcycle, a white Nissan Cabstar pick-up with registration number EJG-96XB, and a wine-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number KLE-575AE, all belonging to the victims.
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