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Several feared dead as trailer looses control and tumbles over traders in Freetown
Several feared dead as trailer looses control and tumbles over traders in Freetown
By: Bodunrin Kayode
Several residents are feared killed as a trailer carrying a 40ft container was said to have lost control after suffering a break failure and falling on the busy street traders in Freetown .
The big trailer was said to be traversing Abacha street East end of Freetown Thursday evening when the container fell off its carrier truck crushing several people to death.
Reliable sources told this reporter on phone that the container fell off precisely at the crowded arena of street traders at Abacha street just after Eastern police station leaving many lives terminated in the process.
” Many people have lost their lives as at 7pm local time in Freetown Thursday after the container fell on them and we are still trying to get the exact number of the dead from the bottom of the heavy vehicle. ” said our source.
Meanwhile, the government has called on the residents of the city to stay calm and go and check on their relatives who may have survived and may need medical help.
Abacha street is a major trading hub for commercial activities in the Eastern part of Freetown very close to the Eastern police station and mountain cut.
The Government tried several times to stop street trading on this street which is the largest in the capital but it has always been resisted by the residents of the area who alleged that they have never been given a suitable option to get their daily bread.
Several feared dead as trailer looses control and tumbles over traders in Freetown
Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men have killed one person and abducted two women in Kwanar Dangora community, Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred at about 12:30 a.m. on Friday when the hoodlums, in large numbers and armed with dangerous weapons, invaded the residence of one Alhaji Ibrahim at Kwanar Dangora.
According to sources, the assailants abducted the two wives of the victim, identified as Safara’u Ibrahim and Attine Ibrahim.
“In the process, one Abdul Usman, 27, of the same address, was shot dead by the attackers.
“Scene of the incident was visited, the corpse was released to his relatives for burial.
“Investigation has commenced and efforts are being intensified to rescue the victims unhurt, trace and arrest the culprits,”said sources.
Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano
Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Lagos have commenced investigation into the alleged rape of a 20-year-old female student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, by a lecturer in the institution.
Sources said the survivor, identified as Owonifari Fiyinfoluwa, a 300-level student of the university, reported the matter to the police on Aug. 28.
“She alleged that on Aug. 22, at about 12 noon, her lecturer, Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, invited her into his office at the university and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
“A team of detectives visited the scene and the survivor was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment,” said the sources
The sources added that investigation into the case was ongoing.
Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Plateau have arrested three notorious suspects in connection with the killing of a female passenger during an attack on a commercial motorcycle in Butura Kampani village, Bokkos Local Government Area.
Zagazola Makama report that the incident occurred on Aug. 26 when gunmen attacked a motorcyclist, Mangut Matthew, and two of his female passengers, resulting in the death of one of the women.
“Following credible intelligence, three suspects have been arrested. They are Benjamin Daniel, a.k.a Allamis; Jerry Reuben; and Monday Darah, a.k.a Terror, all of Bokkos town.
“The suspects have made useful statements to the police, and efforts are ongoing to apprehend other members of the gang and recover their operational arms,”said sources.
The sources assured that the command remained committed to ensuring the perpetrators of violent crimes in the state faced justice.
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano
Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer
Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau
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