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Turkiye Condoles Nigeria over Passing of Buhari

Turkiye Condoles Nigeria over Passing of Buhari
By: Michael Mike
The Turkish government has condoled with the government and people of Nigeria over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Buhari who died on Sunday at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness was buried in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State on Tuesday.
Speaking on occassion on the 9th anniversary of the attempted forceful change of government in Turkey, the Turkish Ambasssdor designate, Mehmet Poroy said “the government of Turkey expressed its deep condolences to the people and the government of Nigeria, on the passing of the former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari.”
Leading dignitaries at the occasion to observed a minute of silence, the ambassador also prayed that the Almighty Allah bless his soul.
Speaking on the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day ceremony, Poroy said its a day set aside to honour the memories of those who died in the process of defending democracy.
He said: “On this July 15th, Democracy and National Unity Day, I extend my respectful greetings to all our citizens and honour the memory of our heroic martyrs who gave their lives for the preservation of democratic and independent Turkey. I would like to thank once again for your presence here today in our embassy. We are grateful to you, dear friends, for sharing our feelings on the anniversary of this attempted coup, a direct threat to democracy and the will of our people in Turkey.”
The envoy also disclosed that over 200 institutions run by the group suspected to be behind the attempted coup has been taken over by Turkish institutions.
He noted that: “The fact that new investigations and arrests into the organisation continue to be launched, demonstrates the need for this struggle to be pursued with unwavering determination.”
Turkiye Condoles Nigeria over Passing of Buhari
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Abuja–kaduna train derails with perssengers onboard, casualties feared

Abuja–kaduna train derails with perssengers onboard, casualties feared
By: Zagazola Makama
A train travelling from Abuja to Kaduna on Tuesday derailed after reportedly missing a point, Zagazola reports.
Details of the incident are still sketchy, and the number of fatalities or casualties could not be immediately ascertained.
Emergency responders and security agencies are said to be moving to the scene, while officials are yet to issue an official statement on the development.
Abuja–kaduna train derails with perssengers onboard, casualties feared
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Man kills rival over alleged affair with wife in Adamawa

Man kills rival over alleged affair with wife in Adamawa
By: Zagazola
The Police in Adamawa have launched a manhunt for a suspect alleged to have killed a villager over a dispute involving his wife in Demsa Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said the incident occurred in Wuro Bakumbo village, where one Hamman Shomo allegedly attacked Hammadu Shagari with a knife following a quarrel.
It said the quarrel, which took place on Sunday, stemmed from Shomo’s suspicion that Shagari was having an affair with his wife, identified as 20-year-old Rabi Alim.
According to sources, Shagari initially escaped into the bush after the attack, but his lifeless body was discovered the next day, (Monday) lying in a pool of blood with deep cuts on his back.
The sources said the scene was visited by police, documented, and the corpse evacuated to General Hospital, Numan, for autopsy.
The sources said that efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspect, while the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had been detailed to carry out discreet investigation.
Man kills rival over alleged affair with wife in Adamawa
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Gunmen kill vigilante, abduct man, wife and child in katsina

Gunmen kill vigilante, abduct man, wife and child in katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed men have killed a vigilante and abducted three members of a family in Katsina metropolis, the Police Command has confirmed.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday at Filin Canada Quarters, behind Steel Rolling Mill.
The sources explained that the assailants broke into the residence of one Anas Ahmadu, and abducted him, his wife Halimatu, and their daughter, Jidda.
According to the sources, a vigilante member attached to the area, Abdullahi Muhammad, 25, was shot by the attackers while attempting to resist the abduction.
He was rushed to the General Hospital, Katsina, where he was confirmed dead.
Security operatives have been directed to intensify efforts to track down the perpetrators, rescue the victims and restore normalcy in the area.
Gunmen kill vigilante, abduct man, wife and child in katsina
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