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BREAKING: Nigerian Police Use Teargas and Live Ammunition Against Peaceful #FearlessInOctober Protesters in Abuja

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BREAKING: Nigerian Police Use Teargas and Live Ammunition Against Peaceful #FearlessInOctober Protesters in Abuja On October 1, 2024, Nigerian police operatives violently disrupted peaceful #FearlessInOctober protesters in Abuja, firing teargas and live ammunition at demonstrators who were protesting against the hardships imposed by the administration of President Bola Tinubu. The protesters, advocating against poverty and economic difficulties, were seen fleeing for safety in areas around Jabi and Utako in the Federal Capital Territory.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

 

 

SaharaReporters had earlier documented that thousands of Nigerians joined the protest, carrying banners with messages such as “Bad Governance Has Ended the Dreams of Nigerian Youths” and “Enough Is Enough – Revolution Now.” The crowd chanted, “We are hungry,” as they marched, highlighting the rising cost of living, including the soaring price of fuel.

Prominent human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, convener of the #RevolutionNow Movement, had called on Nigerians to join the October 1st protest. In a statement, Sowore emphasized the need for action against government policies that have caused widespread suffering, including hunger, unemployment, insecurity, and poverty.

Sowore, who has faced years of imprisonment and detention for his activism, reiterated that protests are a fundamental right and a vital tool for opposing oppressive government policies. He vowed to continue the fight until the demands of the people are met.

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Taraba Troops Engage in Gun Battle to Rescue Hostages from Kidnappers

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Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Takum-Jalingo road in Taraba State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The operation was triggered by a distress call from road users, prompting security personnel to mobilize swiftly to Muji Town, where an 18-seater Toyota bus had been ambushed by armed kidnappers.

Upon arriving at the scene, the security forces engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, utilizing superior firepower that forced the kidnappers to abandon their hostages and flee into the surrounding forest.

Two victims, Mr. Yakubu Usman from Angwan Abuja in Takum and Mr. Godwin Peter from Angwan Dadin Kowa, were rescued. Unfortunately, Mr. Peter sustained injuries during the encounter and was promptly taken to a medical facility for treatment. The remaining passengers were able to continue their journey without further incident.

The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining security in Taraba State and urged the public to provide timely and reliable information to assist in combatting criminal activities.

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Police Neutralize Suspected Vandals Attempting to Bomb Pipeline in Rivers

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Police Neutralize Suspected Vandals Attempting to Bomb Pipeline in Rivers

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the elimination of several suspected vandals attempting to sabotage a pipeline in the Rumuekpe-Aluu community. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, stated that the suspects were neutralized during the operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

He explained that the raid was part of an ongoing joint security effort to protect critical infrastructure across the state.

“The joint security forces successfully foiled an attempt by criminals to vandalize a pipeline. The suspects, who intended to detonate an explosive device, were neutralized due to the swift response of security personnel,” Adepoju stated.

The incident occurred on March 16 in the Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State.

The Commissioner further disclosed that following this operation, security operatives proceeded to Onelga LGA on March 19, where they prevented another potential bomb attack.

During the second raid, two suspects were arrested in possession of four dynamites.

Additionally, law enforcement personnel detonated pods and other Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components to prevent further threats.

The police have assured residents of their commitment to maintaining peace and security across Rivers State.

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Deadly Drinking Competition In Agbarha, Delta Leaves Two Dead and Two Injured

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Two individuals have died and two others are in critical condition following a drinking competition in Agbarha community, Delta State. The tragic event occurred during a contest where participants competed for a prize of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reports indicate that the contestants consumed a substance believed to be alcohol, attempting to finish it in one go. In the process, the two deceased collapsed and passed away on the spot.

Meanwhile, two other participants are receiving medical treatment in a hospital. The police have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.

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