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Nigeria: Bandits release 6 more Bethel Baptist students in Kaduna
Nigeria: Bandits release 6 more Bethel Baptist students in Kaduna
The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Kaduna State, Rev. John Hayab, on Friday confirmed the release of five students of Bethel Baptist High School and a Matron by Bandits.
The five students and a matron of the Bethel Baptist High School, Maraban Damishi, in Chikun local government area of Kaduna state in North Central Nigeria were part of the abducted 121 students on July 5 this year.
According to Hayab, five students and a matron of the school were freed on Friday evening while one student was released within the week.
This brings the number of those released so far to 117.
“We have four now with bandits, we thank all Nigerians for their prayers and support. In the early hours of July 5, bandits invaded the school and kidnapped 121 students.” He said.
Recall that the Bandits had promised to be releasing the students in batches after a long negotiation with the authorities and parents of the abducted students.
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The situation of abduction of students has forced many parents to withdraw their children from boarding school in Nigeria.
Although the Nigerian military and government has continued to assure parents of safety of their children in schools, most parents said they are better off seeing their children with them than imagining the trauma with the security situation in the country dwindling by the day.
“I cannot take my own child to boarding school. The Nigerian situation is pathetic and those people encouraging us to take our children to boarding school have their own children schooling abroad.
“They did not trust the education system in Nigeria, they did not trust the security of their children, and they cannot continue to use our children for experiments.” Mr. Peter Umaru told NEWSng
Also speaking on the release of Bethel Baptist abducted students, Mr. Emmanuel Khalil, a parent said ” I know how parents went through trauma over this incident and many are still going through it.
“I was not part of those parents whose child was abducted but I lived with a parent who is yet to recover even after their child was released. Even us that did not pass through that experience are traumatized. “Mr. Khalil said
Nigeria: Bandits release 6 more Bethel Baptist students in Kaduna
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
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.
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