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Apology And Accountability – Air Chief Acknowledges Civilian Casualties In Nasarawa Airstrike

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Apology And Accountability – Air Chief Acknowledges Civilian Casualties In Nasarawa Airstrike....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

In a candid admission, Air Chief Marshal Abubakar expressed regret and sought forgiveness following an unfortunate incident in Rukubi, Doma, where civilians lost their lives in an airstrike. The incident occurred during a targeted operation against terrorists in the region…CONTINUE READING

 

 

Addressing the circumstances surrounding the tragic event during a condolence visit to Governor Abdullahi Sule at the Government House in Lafia, Air Marshal Abubakar emphasized that the airstrike was not intentional, but an unfortunate outcome during an operation based on intelligence about terrorists’ presence near the Rukubi community.

Governor Abdullahi Sule, acknowledging the complexities of military operations, received the Air Force Chief with understanding. Abubakar emphasized that the Nigerian Air Force acted in response to the security challenges faced by the community, including incidents of kidnapping and terrorism.

“I Air Marshal Abubakar and my team are in the State to sympathize and condole the Government and people of the state over the killing of some herders in Rukubi community of Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, in a military airstrike in January of 2023,” stated Abubakar.

He further explained that the unfortunate incident was not deliberate, and the visit aimed to seek the governor’s intervention in reaching out to the victims and their families. The Air Chief expressed the commitment of the Nigerian Air Force to end the prevailing security challenges in Nasarawa State.

Governor Sule, while appreciating the Air Force for owning up to its mistakes, recounted the emotional toll the incident took on the affected families. He highlighted the case of an elderly man who lost nine children and over 80 cows in the airstrike. Despite the heartbreaking losses, the governor commended the Air Force’s willingness to pacify the victims and their relatives.

The visit signifies a step towards reconciliation and accountability, with both parties acknowledging the need to address the unintended consequences of military operations and work towards a resolution that brings solace to the affected communities.

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CAMPUS HORROR: UNIJOS Student Beheaded In Broad Daylight, Assailants Flee with Severed Head!.

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Tension has gripped the University of Jos (UNIJOS) following the discovery of a headless body on the institution’s permanent site this past Tuesday. The victim, whose head was taken by the assailants, was not a student or staff member of the university, but was a local resident known for farming on a plot of land within the campus premises.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

  • The Discovery: The victim, who was familiar to the community and frequently visited the site early in the morning to farm, was found decapitated in his usual farming spot.

  • Targeted Attack: The University’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), Agama Tangni, indicated that the attack appeared deliberate and suggested the assailants may have been monitoring the victim’s routine.

  • Security Response: Following the incident, the victim’s body was moved to the Bingham University Teaching Hospital mortuary, and university management was notified.

  • Current Status: While the Plateau State Police Command has yet to release an official statement, security personnel have been deployed to strategic areas of the campus to bolster safety and conduct an ongoing investigation to identify the killers and recover the victim’s head.

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Plantain Peel Plot Exposed! Nigerian-British Grandma Busted With 13kg Of Cocaine At Lagos Airport!.

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  • Airport Arrest: A 67-year-old Nigerian-British caregiver, Mary Yetunde Barek, was arrested at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on June 28, 2026, while attempting to board a flight to London. Authorities discovered 13 kilograms of cocaine hidden inside her luggage, which had been creatively packaged to resemble plantains. The suspect has admitted to owning the illicit materials.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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Murdered For Rent: Heartless Suspects Slaughter Ogun Broadcaster To Secure New Apartment!.

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A former security guard, 22-year-old Sodeinde Olajuwon Phillips, has confessed to his involvement in the murder of Olakitan Ibiyola Oyesiku, a retired Ogun State broadcaster widely known as Aunty Kitan. The 67-year-old Oyesiku, who had retired from Ogun State Television, was killed along with her current security guard, Pelumi Adetayo, at her residence in Agodo village, Kobape, Abeokuta.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The investigation into the deaths was spearheaded by the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, who revealed that a crucial handwritten note found at the scene played a pivotal role in leading detectives to the suspects.

“We met her lying, facing upward to the sky, and we saw a paper, a note on her chest, and we equally found the same paper differently spread on the table in the living room,” Ojajuni stated. He further explained, “We discovered that the one that was met on her chest, the handwriting was totally different from the others that were spread.

The use of intelligence gathering and technical tracking enabled the police to recover the deceased’s Lexus RX 330 and subsequently arrest three suspects. They were identified as Olajuwon (the former employee), 27-year-old Sakirudeen Abdulraheem Ayoola, and 36-year-old Sobu Obafunsho.

A Tragic Motive: Money for Rent and Perceived Unfair Pay Upon questioning, Olajuwon provided a detailed and disturbing account of why the attack was orchestrated. He explained that a primary motive was the need for money to secure new housing for himself and Ayoola.

“My name is Sodeinde Olajuwon Phillips, and I am 22 years old. Myself, Shakirudeen and Sobu participated in the robbery and killing,” he confessed. He further elaborated, “We did it because she did not pay us well when we worked for her.

Describing the robbery, Olajuwon recounted: “Shakirudeen and I needed more money to rent an apartment. So, we wore masks, forced the security guard to ring the bell, and after gaining entry, the security guard was taken back to his post.

Following the attack, the group stole Oyesiku’s vehicle. Olajuwon detailed their escape, saying, “We left with her vehicle. Shakirudeen drove the car while we left together. We collected it from her before she died and drove to Onikolobo. I alighted under the bridge and went straight home, while Shakirudeen drove away with the vehicle.

The stolen Lexus RX 330 was later recovered by the police in proximity to Olajuwon’s residence. The investigators found that the vehicle’s license plates had been removed and concealed under one of the seats.

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