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SAD: Many Policemen, Soldiers Reportedly Killed While Escorting Construction Workers In Ambush

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Five police officers and three soldiers were reportedly killed when the security operatives were ambushed by a group of terrorists on Thursday morning in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

A military source confirmed this, revealing that the troops were escorting workers of a construction company, Setraco Nigeria Limited, when the terrorists ambushed them and started shooting, resulting in the death of eight security personnel.

The source added that a prompt response from the Army saved other security personnel attached to Setraco workers, adding that several terrorists were eventually killed in a gun battle.

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However, some terrorists escaped with weapons stolen from the deceased security personnel.

The source called for prayers for their team in Zamfara.

According to him, troops escorting Setraco workers on their way to Tsafe LGA in Zamfara encountered ambush”.

He said three soldiers and five policemen were killed and rifles were carted away.

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“We came swiftly to reinforce and we were able to kill many of the bandits. Police have evacuated the bodies of both the personnel and the bandits,” the source added.

This comes shortly after reported how some terrorists blocked the busy Gusau-Funtua highway in Zamfara State and abducted an unspecified number of travellers on the road.

This was confirmed during a telephone conversation with the State Police Command Spokesman, Yezid Abubakar.

The police spokesperson said the command had deployed several personnel to the scene of the attack and he was yet to be briefed on the exact figure of the people that were kidnapped by the terrorists.

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“It is true but we are on top of the matter. Our men have been deployed to the place but they are yet to come back so I don’t know the exact figure of the people that were kidnapped. I will get back to you when I get the information,” the police spokesman said.

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Senator Abaribe welcomes arrest of Simon Ekpa

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The lawmaker representing Abia South, Senator Abaribe, said the arrest of separatist agitator Simon Ekpa in Finland is a welcome development.

The lawmaker stated that the arrest would deter purveyors of violence in the southeast region from continuing the mayhem being unleashed in the region.

According to him, Ekpa and his supporters are hiding behind the Biafra agitation to perpetrate crimes in the region.

In an interview with Channels TV, Abaribe said: “The arrest of Simon Ekpa is something that is very very welcome because this will tell all those people at home, who are purveyors of violence and instigated by Simon Ekpa that he actually said that he is just a content creator and not a serious person.

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“We have always said that his activities in South East are totally wrong and not what Ndigbo stands for.

“The quest by the IPOB seeking non-violence referendum was turned by all these criminals. They are using IPOB to cause mayhem in the South-East.”

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Nigerian military kills several IPOB members, recovers bombs, pump-action guns

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The Nigerian military said its troops of Operation Udo Ka have neutralised several suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, in Imo State.

The Nigerian Army Headquarters stated this in a post on its official Facebook page on Monday.

The post said the operation was carried out along the Ekeututu–Ihiteunansa Road in Orsu Local Government Area of the state.

According to the post: “During the operation, the troops encountered suspected IPOB/ESN members. In the ensuing engagement, several of the suspected criminals were neutralized.

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“Captured items included pump-action guns, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and IED-making materials, as well as charms.

“The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General OO Oluyede, commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them to sustain their efforts in eliminating criminal elements from their hideouts.

“He also reassured the peace-loving people of the South East to carry on with their daily activities without fear.”

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Few Months After Retirement From Winners Chapel, Bishop David Abioye Launches New Ministry, Gives Reasons

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Bishop David Abioye has explained why he’s setting up his own ministry after leaving the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel.

This is coming just after retirement from office as Vice President of Living Faith Church worldwide.

The revered cleric unveiled plans for a new spiritual platform titled Hour of Revival. The maiden edition of the Hour of Revival took place on Saturday at the Velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja, drawing a large crowd of participants from diverse backgrounds.

Addressing the attendees, Bishop Abioye emphasized that the initiative was a divine directive.

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Bishop Abioye further clarified that the revival platform is not his personal project but an ordained mission by God.

He called on participants to embrace personal revival as a pathway to corporate revival, expressing his hope that everyone in attendance would be transformed into fire-catchers and fire-spreaders.

The Hour of Revival, which is open to both saved and unsaved individuals, serves as an interdenominational prayer platform to rekindle spiritual fire and inspire personal and collective renewal.

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