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Insecurity! Ghana High Commission staff dies after alleged abduction in Abuja
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Miss Freda Arnong, a staff member of the Ghana High Commission in Abuja, has died after she was reportedly abducted and assaulted under suspicious circumstances while on her way to Transcorp Junction in the Federal Capital Territory.
A report by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, said that the incident occurred on July 1, 2025, about 7:00 p.m., when the victim boarded a taxi already occupied by four unidentified men.
He quoted ources close to the Ghanaian mission to have said the vehicle diverted from the agreed route, and the victim was later found in critical condition on Airport Road by a good Samaritan, who rushed her to the National Hospital, Abuja.
The sources, according to Zagazola Makama, said that a good Samaritan found the victim and rushed her to the National Hospital, Abuja, for medical treatment.
Unfortunately, despite efforts to save her, on July 7 about 1:52 p.m., the victim was confirmed dead as a result of injuries sustained during the attack.
The remains of the late diplomat have since been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy and preservation.
It was further reported that inquiries into the incident have commenced by the detectives from the FCT command’s Criminal Investigation Department and efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants
The diplomatic community in Abuja has expressed concerns over the incident and is closely monitoring developments.
Miss Arnong was described by colleagues as dedicated and compassionate, and her death has left staff members at the High Commission and her loved ones deeply shaken.
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Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
Watch moment FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, being conferred with the title of Hasken Abuja (The Light of Abuja) today, by the FCT Traditional Council led by The Ona of Abaji, Dr Adamu Baba Yunusa.
It’s indeed a well deserved title as truly Wike brought light to the Territory.
Watch:
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has increased the premium motor spirit price after Dangote Refinery raised its gantry price.
A market survey by DAILY POST on Thursday showed NNPCL outlets in Abuja and its environs have adjusted their petrol pump price to N1,364 per liter from N1,295. This means that the state-owned oil firm hiked petrol by N69 per liter.
The latest fuel prices have been implemented at Gwarimpa, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 6, and Zone 4 NNPCL filling stations in Abuja.
“We adjusted our pump price to N1364 per liter from N1295 this morning, an attendant said.
Filling stations in Abuja, such as MRS, BOVAS, and others, have raised their petrol price to between N1365 and N1370 per liter.
Recall that Dangote Refinery had on Wednesday increased its fuel gantry price by N75 to N1,275 per liter from N1,200 due to a hike in crude oil price to above $115 per liter.
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully foiled a late-night attack by suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State.
The development was contained in a post shared on Thursday on X by security analyst , Zagazola Makama.
According to the post, the incident happened at about 11:40 p.m. on April 27 when troops of the 162 Amphibious Battalion detected movement of suspected insurgents approaching their position at Mandaraguirau.
Accordibg to Makama who quoted security sources, the attackers were travelling on about 30 motorcycles and were advancing through the Diwa Kamda and Diwa Mbula axis before they were spotted through surveillance systems.
The troops were said to have immediately engaged the group with firepower, forcing them to retreat without reaching their target or making contact.
The attackers reportedly fled after coming under heavy resistance from the soldiers.
The sources added that the quick response by the troops prevented what could have been a coordinated attack on the area.
Watch moment FCT minister Wike being conferred with title of Abuja Hasken, Light of Abuja by FCT Traditional Council led by Ona of Abaji (Video)
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