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Zulum sets up committee to investigate Maiduguri market fire

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Zulum sets up committee to investigate Maiduguri market fire

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has set up a 24-Member High Powered Investigation Committee on the Maiduguri Monday Market fire.

The reports gathered that a mysterious fire burnt down the entire complex of the market on Sunday.

This is contained in a statement on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Usman Shuwa.

Shuwa said the committee is also to handle emergency relief assistance to victims of the fire.

He said the committee’s terms of reference include determine the immediate and remote causes of the fire disaster, to assess and ascertain whether or not there are specific individuals who may be directly or indirectly responsible for the incidence.

The committee, he said, is also to examine the magnitude of the fire incident and the extent of damage on the structures as well as assess the type of relief assistance to the victims of the inferno.

It would also determine the actual number of persons who suffered the losses and establish the amount of property each of the individuals lost to the fire disaster.

The committee have Engr. Zarami Dungus as Chairman, while the Secretary of Monday Market will serve as the Secretary of the Committee.

The Borno Government released N1billion as relief package for the victims.

The Vice President-elect, Kashim Shettima and the Chairman of Tertiary Institutions Trustful (Tetfund), Kashim Ibrahim made personal donations of N100million each.

The market established about 35 years ago as the Maiduguri Monday Market Ltd, was rated as the largest in the North-east region, and has continued to be the mainstay of the Borno economy.

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Gunmen kill one, abduct two women in Kano

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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.

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Police investigate alleged rape of UNILAG student by lecturer

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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.

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Police arrest three among deadly gangs over killing of passenger in Plateau

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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.

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