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Nigerian Government Condoles Namibia Over Death of President
Nigerian Government Condoles Namibia Over Death of President
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government of Nigeria has condoled with government and people of Namibia over the death of their president, Hage Geingob.
The Federal Government communicated its condolence in a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Francisca Omayuli.
The statement read: “The Federal Government of Nigeria extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the bereaved First Family, the Government and People of the Republic of Namibia on the passing of His Excellency, President Hage Geingob, in Windhoek on Sunday, 4th February, 2024.
“Late President Geingob was a Pan Africanist par excellence and a Nationalist who will be remembered for his contributions towards the attainment of his country’s independence in the year 1990. His developmental efforts as well as his legacy of positioning his country as a leading democracy in Africa will remain indelible in the annals of time.”
The statement added that: “The late President Geingob was a friend of Nigeria, who was deliberate in ensuring that relations between the two countries thrived at both the bilateral and multilateral levels. Nigeria is indeed saddened by his passing and stands with Namibia in this period of national grief.
“May his soul rest in peace and may God grant his family, the Government and the good people of the Republic of Namibia, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.”
Nigerian Government Condoles Namibia Over Death of President
14-year-old killed, others injured in communal attack in Pindiga
By: Zagazola Makama
A 14-year-old boy, Rabiu Muhammad, was killed while several others were injured during a violent attack in Garin Rigiya, Pindiga, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, when a group of men allegedly conspired and attacked Rabiu Muhammad and Malla Yayaji with machetes.
The victims were rushed to the General Hospital, Kashere, where Rabiu Muhammad was pronounced dead, while others received medical attention.
Following the attack, a reprisal incident was reported in which Ibrahim Galadima, Babangida Abubakar, and Mohammed Abubakar allegedly set fire to corn stalks in the village, causing property damage.
Three suspects have been arrested by the Police in connection with the incidents, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining perpetrators.
Police said the area has since returned to relative calm.
14-year-old killed, others injured in communal attack in Pindiga
Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Two persons, including a soldier, were killed when armed bandits attacked Unguwar Dahiru village in Funtua Local Government Area of Katsina State in the early hours of Friday.
Sources said the attack occurred at about 1:20 a.m. on Jan. 31, prompting security patrol teams to engage the assailants in a sustained gunfight, forcing them to flee the community.
The victims were identified as Shamsu Rilwan, 22, and Abubakar Mohammed, 22, a soldier attached to the Military Super Camp in Faskari who was returning from leave. Their bodies were taken to the General Hospital, Funtua, where they were certified dead by a medical doctor.
Efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack.
Residents have been urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the authorities to enhance security in the area.
Two killed in bandit attack on Funtua community, in Katsina
Ifelodun LG imposes 24 hour curfew across Oro-Ago District for clearance operation
By: Bodunrin Kayode
A 24 hour curfew has been imposed on the entire Oro- ago District of Ifelodun council Area, Chairman Abdulrasheed Yusuf said in a statement recently.
The curfew which took effect from 6 am on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, was imposed in a coordinated effort by the council in conjunction with security agencies to put terrorists in disarray, take them out by combing the area and protecting lives and property of residents.
The statement signed by Abdulquadri Jimba who is the Chief Press Secretary to the Chairman, Ifelodun council area noted that “Within this period, there will be no human or vehicular traffic in the entire district.
“This is in support of the ongoing security clearance operation in the area. Further reviews of this measure will be communicated,” the statement noted.
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