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NLNG donates 970 bags of rice, 3,740 cartons of spahagetti to Borno Flood Committee

NLNG donates 970 bags of rice, 3,740 cartons of spahagetti to Borno Flood Committee
By: Our Reporter
Borno state Flood Relief Disbursement Committee has taken delivery 970, 50kg bags of rice and 3,470 cartons of spaghetti from the Nigeria-Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG).
Receiving the items on behalf of Borno State government, chairman of the committee Engineer Ba Bukar Gujbaw thanked NLGN for the support.

He assured that the items donated will be used for the purpose intended.
Managing Director and chief Executive officer Nigeria-Liquified Natural Gas NLNG, Dr Philip Mshelbila said the items was to cushion the impact of the September 10 flood disaster.
Represented by the Head, Government relations, Mr Philip Yakubu, the team handed over the food items and conveyed their message of condolence to the government and people of the state over the huge loss.

Mr Yakubu said they were in the state to assist the government and NGOs in returning the people back to their normal lives.
The NLNG team were at the flood relief distribution centre and also the palace of His royal highness the shehu of Borno Dr Abubakar Garbai El-kanemi to pay homage and receive blessings.
NLNG donates 970 bags of rice, 3,740 cartons of spahagetti to Borno Flood Committee
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Two commuters lost their lives as tipper rams into Keke napep injuring others in Maiduguri

Two commuters lost their lives as tipper rams into Keke napep injuring others in Maiduguri
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Two commuters have lost their lives while several others were injured when a tipper lost control of its break and rammed into their Keke napep in Maiduguri on Friday.
The fatal crash which occurred around the T junction overlooking the official quarters of the Commissioner of Police in Maiduguri has brought to the fore once again the excesses of tipper drivers in the Borno State Capital.

A Statement by the sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Usman Muhammad described the probable cause of the crash as break failure.
In his statement he said that “A road traffic crash occurred at Police Commissioner Junction in Maiduguri on Friday, 3rd October at about 1854 hrs, resulting into two fatalities and eight injuries.
“The Crash involved a Howo truck, a Toyota Corolla and two other Tricycles at the Junction.
“The Cause of the Road crash was as a result of mechanical fault (Brake failure) of the Tipper Truck.
“Eight people (all Male adults) were involved in the crash. Two dead (all male adults) and 6 injured (all Male adults)”
The FRSC Sector Commander, Usman Muhammad said he had promptly dispatched emergency services to the scene to rescue the victims and provide medical attention to those who were wounded.

The FRSC authorities further noted that they have launched an investigation into the crash to determine the circumstances surrounding what happened that fateful day.
Meanwhile, the Sector Commander, urged motorists to exercise caution on the roads and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such incidents.
The Command also emphasizes the importance of regular vehicle maintenance to ensure roadworthiness as a proactive measure to avoid such crashes.
Commander Usman
Muhammad who spoke with this reporter on phone extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and wished the injured a speedy recovery even as all the victims were conveyed to the Specialist Hospital Maiduguri for medical attention.
Bodies of those who lost their lives have since been deposited at the Mortuary of the specialist hospital, Maiduguri.
Two commuters lost their lives as tipper rams into Keke napep injuring others in Maiduguri
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Two killed as suspected herders attack farmers in Benue

Two killed as suspected herders attack farmers in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two farmers following an attack by suspected bandit herders in Naka area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Oct. 3, 2025, when the victims were returning from their farm.
Sources said that one Odiua Oshinyo of Tse Adiagh, Naka, had reported to the police that his son, Terkimbi Gyaluwa, 25, returned home and narrated how they were attacked by armed herders while working on their farm.
Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Naka mobilised patrol and tactical teams to the scene, where two corpses were recovered and deposited at the General Hospital Mortuary, Naka.
Sources said joint patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks and ensure the arrest of the perpetrators.
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Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger

Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast two persons killed following a violent clash over a family traditional title dispute in Gbajibo village, Mokwa Local Government Area.
Sources disclosed that the incident occurred on Oct. 3, 2025, after a heated argument between Iliyasu Umar Sayidi, 30, and Ahmadu Isah, 25, both of Bukka village, escalated into a fight.
According to the sources , the two men engaged each other in a brawl and stabbed themselves with a dagger, inflicting severe injuries.
They were rushed to the General Hospital, Jebba, where they were confirmed dead on arrival.
Police operatives visited the scene, photographed the corpses, and deposited them at the hospital mortuary for autopsy.
The case is currently under investigation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), sources said.
Two die in family dispute over traditional title in Niger
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