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Nigeria: Riot in Sokoto, Churches and Business destroyed over arrests of killers of Deborah Samuel

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Nigeria: Riot in Sokoto, Churches and Business destroyed over arrests of killers of Deborah Samuel

By: James Bwala

Riot has erupted in Sokoto state, northwest Nigeria despite curfew imposed by the government over the killing of Deborah Samuel, a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, for Alleged blasphemy.

The unrest according to residents on Saturday was following the arrest of suspected killers of Deborah Samuel on Thursday.

The attackers of Saturday riot allegedly led by some clerics specifically, targeted the Catholic Church and ECWA churches and destroyed them. 

Also Read: Sokoto killing, deeply distressing – Osinbajo

It could be recalled that there was tension in Sokoto in the early hours of Saturday, when the news broke out that three students were arrested in connection with the stoning and burning of the female student.

Protesters said to be fanatic Muslims came out in large numbers on Saturday and urged security operatives to release the suspects.

They were on the street chanting protest songs, claiming that Deborah Samuel was lynched and burnt for allegedly insulting Prophet Mohammed.

“Some churches on Ahmad Bello way were also not spared.

“A Catholic church and a building of the Evangelical Church Winning All, ECWA, were destroyed by the protesters.” Said Mr. Amos Dauda 

NEWSng  also learnt that the protesting Muslims also looted shops and business centres belonging to the non-indigenes, particularly from the South East.

It was said that some of the businesses  were also touched and in some cases destroyed completely.

“Combat aircrafts were seen hovering over Sokoto releasing teargas to disperse the protesters.” He added.

The gruesome killing of the female student was widely condemned across the world, including some Islamic Clerics

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Troops rescue two kidnapped victims, neutralise bandits in Plateau

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Troops rescue two kidnapped victims, neutralise bandits in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have rescued two kidnapped victims and neutralised two suspected kidnappers during a clearance operation in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation followed a reported abduction of two persons along the Wanka–Dengi road in Kanam LGA.

According to the source, troops trailed the relative of one of the victims, who had been instructed by the kidnappers to drop a ransom at Madam Forest, where the operation took place.

“During the rescue operation, troops made contact with the kidnappers, resulting in the neutralisation of two armed bandits, while others fled into the forest,” the source said.

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Troops neutralise armed militia leader Babawo Badoo in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State

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Troops neutralise armed militia leader Babawo Badoo in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops have neutralised a notorious armed militia leader identified as Idris Idris, popularly known as Babawo Badoo, during a security operation in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the development followed the arrest of the suspect and the recovery of arms and ammunition at the outskirts of Lugere Village on Oct. 20.

The source said preliminary interrogation revealed that Idris had participated in several criminal attacks within Barkin Ladi and its neighbouring communities.

He was said to have confessed to leading a network of armed collaborators and volunteered to guide troops to their hideout at Kassa Village in Barkin Ladi.

However, while leading the troops to the location at about 10:20 p.m. on Tuesday, the suspect allegedly made a desperate attempt to snatch a soldier’s rifle in an effort to escape.

The troops responded swiftly, neutralising him on the spot.

The source added that a follow-up operation was ongoing in the general area to apprehend his collaborators and recover additional weapons linked to the group.

Security officials have maintained increased presence in Barkin Ladi to prevent reprisal attacks and ensure the continued safety of residents.

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Gunmen kill two in Jos South community

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Gunmen kill two in Jos South community

By: Zagazola Makama

Gunmen have killed two persons in an attack on Darong community in Gyero village, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources said that the incident in a statement issued to newsmen in Jos on Tuesday night.

Sources said the incident occurred at about 8:00 p.m. on Oct. 21, when some unidentified gunmen invaded the community and began shooting sporadically.

“In the process, one Pam Choji and one other unidentified male sustained gunshot injuries. Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer, ‘B’ Division Bukuru, led a team of operatives to the scene and evacuated the victims to the Plateau State Specialist Hospital for medical attention,” the statement said.

According to the source, the victims were confirmed dead on arrival by the doctor on duty.

The sources further said reinforcement comprising army troops, police personnel had been deployed to the area to restore calm and prevent further breakdown of law and order.

He added that the command had launched a manhunt for the perpetrators and urged residents to provide credible information to assist security agencies in their investigation.
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