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Truck crushes three schoolgirls to death in Ibadan
Truck crushes three schoolgirls to death in Ibadan
By: Zagazola Makama
The Oyo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the death of three schoolgirls who were crushed by a truck in Kukumada area of Ibadan, along the new Ibadan/Ife Expressway.
A sources in the command told Zagazola Makama that the tragic incident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. and involved a Volvo mini Mack truck with registration number FST 449 XV, Lagos, driven by one Ibitoye Ibrahim.
The sources said that the driver lost control of the vehicle and rammed into the three students Akinyemi Mariam, Abike Mojeed, and Mariam Mojeed, all of whom were trekking to school. They were students of Ogungbade Community High School, Ibadan.
The Divisional Traffic Officer, Supol Egbada, led officers to the scene where the lifeless bodies of the victims were found lying in a pool of blood.
“Their remains have been evacuated and deposited at Mercyland Hospital Mortuary, Ibadan, for preservation,” the police sources said.
“The suspect was promptly arrested and is currently in custody, while efforts are ongoing to recover the truck to the station. Investigation into the incident is in progress, police said
Truck crushes three schoolgirls to death in Ibadan
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
By: Zagazola Makama
Security forces have rescued 10 abducted commuters along the Ochadamu–Anyigba Road in Ofu Local Government Area.
It will be recalled that the victims were kidnapped on Aug. 11 near Ugbakpedo village, prompting a rescue mission by police operatives, vigilantes, and local hunters.
“On Aug. 13, at about 4:30 a.m., during an intensive bush combing operation supported with the use of tear gas, the abductors abandoned the victims and fled.
“All 10 victims were rescued unharmed and have since been reunited with their families,” said the sources.
Security sources said intelligence gathering, surveillance, and further bush combing were ongoing to track and arrest the fleeing suspects.
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
By: Zagazola Makama
The police in Ogun have arrested a journalist for alleged unlawful possession of a live AK-47 ammunition.
Sources who confirmed the incident on Wednesday said that the suspect, identified as Emmanuel Chidi Maha, 30, works with The Nation newspaper in Lagos.
“Maha was arrested at about 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 13 by a team of anti-robbery operatives led by ASP Wahab Ayinla.
“He was intercepted while driving a blue Toyota Corolla with registration number LAGOS JJJ 43 DY, which had tinted glasses. A live AK-47 bullet was found inside the vehicle,” said the sources.
The sources added that the suspect, along with his vehicle, was taken to the police station.
The sources said discreet investigation is ongoing.
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected bandits have killed a 55-year-old farmer in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau state.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Tuesday at Gwom Rim village at about 7:45 a.m.
It was gathered that the victim, Stephen Maigadi Jatau, was shot dead on his farm by unknown assailants.
It added that two other men, Josiah Davholu, and Davou Sunday, who rushed to rescue the farmer after hearing gunshots, were also shot and injured.
The Nigerian Army troops with other joint security team stormed the scene
“The injured were taken to General Hospital, Sambak, for treatment, while the corpse was released to the family for burial after an autopsy was declined.
Bandit kill farmer, injure two others in Plateau
Police rescue 10 abducted commuters in Kogi
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
Police arrest journalist in Ogun for alleged possession of live ammunition
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