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Trailer Loses Control In Kano Multiple Fatalities, Injuries
Trailer Loses Control In Kano Multiple Fatalities, Injuries
Trailer loses control in Kano multiple fatalities, injuries. Several people have lost their lives, while others sustained varying degrees of injuries after a trailer lost control on the Muhammadu Buhari Bridge in Kano State.
The trailer, reportedly en route to the southern region of the country, was involved in the tragic accident near Hotoro NNPC, under the bridge linking Mariri to Unguwa Uku.
Eyewitnesses stated that the truck, loaded with both passengers and goods, overturned, leaving over 20 people affected. Some victims died instantly, while others suffered severe injuries.
The accident occurred as the trailer approached Maiduguri Road, attempting to navigate the underpass tunnel, which provides access to the Ring Road and Zaria Highway.
Unfortunately, the vehicle slipped inside the underpass, leading to significant casualties.
Witnesses noted that similar accidents have previously occurred at the same location, often involving trailers transporting livestock, food items, and passengers from the northern to southern parts of Nigeria.
Trailer
Business operators in the area attributed such incidents to drivers misjudging the clearance height under the bridge and approaching at high speeds.
Meanwhile, Kano State Fire Service Command spokesperson, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi, stated that officials are still working to gather full details of the incident.
Protesters Barricade Highway Over Gunmen Attacks In Ondo
Protesters barricade highway over gunmen attacks in Ondo. Protesters from Ayede Ogbese community, in Akure north LGA of Ondo state, have blocked the popular Akure-Owo-Benin highway over incessant k1llings and abductions in their community.
The youths took over the highway on Tuesday morning, following the murder of a young man identified as Ben Daniels, on Monday night.
Protesters Barricade Highway Over Gunmen Attacks In Ondo
There has been an uptick in gunmen attacks and abductions in Ondo in recent times.
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Unknown Gunmen Storm Kwara Community, Loot Shops
Unknown gunmen storm Kwara community, loot shops. The gunmen came on motorcycles.
Gunmen, on Saturday, stormed Gada Oli, a village not far from Woro in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, throwing residents into panic.
Residents, who confirmed the development to Peoples Gazette on Sunday, said the attackers stormed the village around 8 p.m. on Saturday, shooting sporadically and causing residents to flee for safety.
They added that the terrorists came on motorcycles, broke into food and phone shops, and carted away valuables.
“They came around 8 in the evening and started shooting sporadically to scare people away,” one of the residents said. “They didn’t kill anybody but they broke into shops where they stole phones, foodstuffs and other valuables.”
Police spokesperson SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the matter.
Bandits
The latest development came weeks after armed jihadists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama LGA of the state, killing over 200 residents and kidnapping several others.
The incident, which drew local and international attention, marked the deadliest attack in the state, fueling concerns over the urgent need to ensure the safety of lives and property across the country.
Last week, scores of residents took to the streets to protest the killings and kidnappings, especially in the northern axis of the state, accusing Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq’s government of negligence.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, recently launched the Joint Task Force Operation Savannah Shield to combat insecurity in Kwara and parts of Niger State.
NFFS: Firefighters Tackle Blast At Murtala Mohammed Airport Old Terminal
NFFS: Firefighters tackle blast at Murtala Mohammed Airport old terminal. The Federal Fire Service wishes to inform the public that its operational personnel from the Ebute Metta Fire Station, Lagos State Command, are currently responding to a fire outbreak at the Old Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State.
The incident, which began at about 3:30 p.m., is still ongoing as firefighting operations continue. Our officers are working in collaboration with other emergency responders, including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Lagos State Fire Service, to contain and extinguish the fire.
As at the time of this report, no loss of life has been recorded.
Murtala Mohammed Airport
The Service assures the public that all necessary measures are being taken to bring the situation under control. Further details will be communicated as more information becomes available.
Signed,
DCF P.O. Abraham, Mphil,MLCG,BL,LLB,ANIPR
National PRO / Head, Corporate Services
Federal Fire Service, National Headquarters
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