Pakistan Bomb Attack On Train Kills 20, Injures Several

At least 20 people were killed, and more than 70 others wounded in a suicide bombing in Quetta, southwest Pakistan, on Sunday.

The incident occurred when a train carrying soldiers and their families from a military camp passed through Chaman Phatak railway station in Quetta, the capital of Balochistan.

Witnesses said the explosion occurred when a car with explosives drove into the train, transporting security operatives returning home for Eid, BBC reported.

Three coaches and the engine derailed, while two were overturned.

The militant group, Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), claimed responsibility for the attack, which it called a suicide bombing.

Nearby vehicles and a building were damaged, and the train carriages were twisted and caught fire.

“The train was moving, and there were passengers on board when the explosion occurred,” a local resident, Naseer Ahmed, told the BBC, adding that his windows were shattered.

A police officer in Balochistan said there were fears that more deaths could be recorded, according to the broadcaster.

In a post on X, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said, “Such cowardly acts of terrorism cannot weaken the resolve of the people of Pakistan. We remain steadfast in our determination to eliminate terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.”

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“The entire nation stands in solidarity with the people of Balochistan in this hour of grief,” he added.

Local media reports said a state of emergency was declared in hospitals where victims were receiving care.

This is BLA’s latest attack on a train in Balochistan in recent years. In March 2025, it attacked a train en route to Peshawar from Quetta, with passengers held hostage. The train was said to be carrying over 400 passengers. Eereporter.com

Enugu Police Arrest Three Suspected Cultists, Recover Weapons

The Police command in Enugu State has detained an alleged firearm repairer and two other suspects over unlawful possession of firearms, ammunition and suspected cultism.

The state police spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Enugu.

Mr Ndukwe said operatives achieved the arrests through sustained proactive policing operations across the state.

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He noted that exhibits recovered included three locally-made guns, six live cartridges, a motorcycle and other incriminating items in separate operations within Nsukka and 9th Mile.

Mr Ndukwe said operatives attached to the Okpuje Division Surveillance Team intercepted Sunday Okwumaji, 23, on May 19 during a stop-and-search duty at Ovogovo.

He said Mr Okwumaji, from Igala-Mela Local Government Area of Kogi State, was intercepted along the Nsukka-Enugu-Ezike-Umuopu Road.

“A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of one locally-made pistol loaded with one live cartridge concealed in his bag.

“The suspect claimed to be a firearm repairer and stated that the firearm was handed over to him for repairs by its owner,” Mr Ndukwe said.

The spokesman said operatives of the Command’s Distress Response Squad also intercepted a motorcycle carrying three occupants along Abor/Nsukka Old Road, 9th Mile.

He stated that the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on the same day during a routine stop-and-search operation.

“Upon attempts to search them, two suspects, including the rider, fled, while one Chimobi Ozo, 27, was detained.

“Recovered from his bag were one locally-fabricated revolver pistol and four live cartridges,” he said.

Mr Ndukwe said the suspect confessed to involvement in cult-related activities during interrogation.

“He stated that he and his fleeing accomplices were heading to a secret cult gathering at Ijebuoghene in the Udi Local Government Area,” he added.

The spokesman added that operatives attached to the Nsukka Area Command recovered another firearm during surveillance patrol along Amaenu Edem, Nsukka.

He said a male rider abandoned his ladies’ motorcycle and bag before fleeing on sighting the operatives on May 15.

Mr Ndukwe said a search of the bag led to the recovery of one locally-made pistol and one live cartridge.

Other recovered items included four bunches of keys, a tube suspected for illicit drug use, torchlight, spanners and an iron cutter.

“Acting on credible intelligence, the operatives subsequently traced and detained the suspect, identified as Ekene Ugwu, 31, on May 16,” he said.

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Mr Ndukwe said efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing accomplices, while the suspects would be arraigned after investigations.

The state Commissioner of Police, Mamman Giwa, commended the operatives for their vigilance and professionalism.

Mr Giwa reaffirmed the command’s resolve to sustain the fight against crime and criminality across the state.

He urged residents to remain vigilant, law-abiding and supportive by providing credible and timely information to security agencies. Eereporter.com

Integrity As Cornerstone: ICPC Sensitises CAC Staff On Corporate Accountability In Borno

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Borno State Office, recently organised a sensitisation programme for the management and staff of the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in Maiduguri, Borno State, reinforcing the principles of corporate integrity, transparency and accountability within the public service.

Delivering the keynote remarks during the hour-long session, the Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner (RACC) for Borno and Yobe States, Mr Linus Gubbi, praised the CAC for its pivotal role in strengthening corporate governance, regulating business entities and fostering a conducive commercial environment across Nigeria.

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Mr Gubbi underscored that transparency, accountability and integrity are not mere administrative buzzwords but rather the bedrock of good governance, institutional credibility and sustainable national development.

He urged CAC personnel to embrace openness in their procedures, maintain clarity in decision-making and remain answerable for all official actions.

“Public officers entrusted with responsibilities must always be prepared to subject their actions and decisions to lawful scrutiny,” the RACC asserted. He stressed that such values are especially critical for the CAC, given its direct interface with the corporate sector. He further encouraged the commission to deepen its collaboration with the ICPC to advance anti-corruption initiatives and root out corrupt practices nationwide.

In a goodwill response, Mrs Amina Adamu Toro, speaking on behalf of the CAC State Head, thanked the ICPC for the timely engagement and reaffirmed the commission’s unwavering commitment to promoting integrity and supporting anti-corruption efforts within the state.

As part of the programme, Assistant Chief Superintendent (ACS) Abba Dzikwi presented a paper entitled “Enhancing Corporate Integrity by Promoting Transparency and Accountability in Corporate Governance.” He called on CAC staff to remain transparent, diligent and professional in their duties, whilst steering clear of practices that might create openings for corruption.

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He also encouraged participants to continually adopt reforms and best practices that strengthen service delivery and bolster public trust in government institutions.

The sensitisation programme forms part of the ICPC’s ongoing drive to instil ethical values, accountability and integrity across public institutions in Borno State. Eereporter.com