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Bandits kill five policemen, injure two in Bauchi

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The Nigeria Police, Bauchi State Command has confirmed the killing of five policemen by bandits in Sabon Sara Village of Darazo, Local Government Area, LGA, Bauchi State.

According to Public Relations Officer of the Command, Chief Superintendent Police, CSP, Ahmed Wakil, who shared a statement with Vanguard, said the tragedy occurred during an intelligence-led visibility patrol within the area.

The statement read in part, “On 22nd November, 2025 at about 1240hrs, an intelligence at the Command’s disposal from a good Samaritan (led to the dispatch of) a tactical team same day at about 1130hrs.

“The team of Tactical Team personnel comprising Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Mobile Police 10PMF Bauchi, Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), and State Intelligence Department (SID) were ambushed by unidentified Fulani youths, while on visibility policing patrol to prevent, mitigate and manage a farmer–herder conflict within and around Sabon Sara Village via Darazo.

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“Sadly, the ambush attack resulted in the death of the following officers: DSP Ahmad Muhammad (SID), ASP Mustapha Muhammad (10 PMF), Inspector, Amarhel Yunusa (10 PMF), Inspector Idris Ahmed (10 PMF) and Corporal Isah Muazu, AKU.

“Furthermore, the following officers sustained various degrees of injuries: Inspector Isah Musa (SID), and Inspector Yusuf Gambo (SID).Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), SP Auwalu Ilu, led a team of reinforcements to the scene, rescued and evacuated both the injured and deceased personnel to the general hospital in Darazo for medical treatment, and deposited the remains at the morgue.

“As we work towards the actualization of a crime free State, where the unsavory activities of criminal merchants desperate to make a living at the expense of the law-abiding citizens of the state has put us on the chase and we are delighted that the force, our personnel and the units, did not fall short of expectations as our personnel neutralised reasonable number of the bandits at the gun duel point.”

He added that intense efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators within and around the area.

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“The Command is fully committed to ensuring that the criminals responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice. The Commissioner of Police, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu has conducted an on-the-spot assessment at the scene of the incident and commiserated with the families of the deceased officers,” the statement read.

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‘Peter the Rock who refuses to bow’ – OK Movement hails Obi at 65

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The OK Movement has celebrated with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on his 65th birthday anniversary.

In a post on its verified X handle on Sunday, the movement described Obi as a rock that refuses to bow.

It also described the 65th birthday anniversary of the former Anambra State governor as not merely by age but courage and principle.

“At 65, the Rock stands taller. Not merely by age, but by courage. Not by power, but by principle.

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“Okwute is not just a name, it is a symbol. A rock that refuses to bow, a rock strong enough to pull down the structures of criminality, corruption, and hopelessness.

“While others bend with the winds of convenience, the Rock remains unmoved, reminding a nation that integrity still has a face.

“Happy 65th Birthday, His Excellency Mr. Peter Obi. May the Rock continue to inspire hope until Nigeria stands on a firmer foundation. Happy Birthday, Okwute for Nigeria. Nigeria will be OK,” the movement wrote.

OK Movement comprises supporters of Obi and his running mate for the forthcoming 2027 general elections, Rabi’u Kwankwaso.

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Just in : Obi Marks 65th Birthday With ₦10M Donation To Anambra Health -Care Facility

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The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC, Peter Obi, on Sunday visited St. Raphael Hospital in Umueri, Anambra State, where he donated ₦10 million to support medical services as part of activities marking his birthday.

Obi’s visit to the hospital was captured in a video on X where he was accompanied by priests as he interacted with hospital staff and members of the community.

The former Anambra State governor also participated in group photographs and presentations during the visit, which was warmly received by hospital officials and residents of the area.

The donation is the latest in Obi’s series of philanthropic interventions in the healthcare sector. He has in recent months made financial contributions to medical facilities in Enugu and other parts of the country, aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services.

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Obi has consistently emphasised the importance of investing in healthcare, education, and other critical sectors as part of his broader commitment to national development.

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BREAKING: Badejo-Okusanya emerges as first elected female NBA President since 1960

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Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Mrs. Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has emerged as the 33rd President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), becoming the second woman to lead the legal body in its over six-decade history.Executive Branch .

Badejo-Okusanya emergence marks a major milestone for the association, as she is the first woman to be elected NBA president since Mrs. Priscilla Kuye served from 1991 to 1992.

Badejo-Okusanya emerged victorious in the NBA’s 2026 national officers’ election after defeating two other Senior Advocates of Nigeria in a closely contested poll.

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The Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Nigerian Bar Association (ECNBA), Aham Ejelam, SAN, announced the results at the NBA National Secretariat in Abuja on Sunday after the election, which experienced delays caused by technical difficulties and a cyberattack.

According to the results, Badejo-Okusanya secured 12,317 votes, representing 47.18 per cent of the total votes cast, defeating her closest rival, Lateef Akangbe, SAN, who polled 7,934 votes (30.39 per cent).

The third candidate, Olumuyiwa Akinboro, SAN, received 5,855 votes, representing 22.43 per cent. Ejelam disclosed that a total of 26,106 votes were recorded during the election.

With her victory, Badejo-Okusanya will lead the NBA for a two-year term from 2026 to 2028. Other officials elected during the exercise include Oghenero Okoro as First Vice-President with 11,024 votes, Afam Okeke as General Secretary with 8,478 votes, Aghogho Gladys as Assistant General Secretary with 14,312 votes, and Chinelo Audrey Ofoegbunam as Welfare Secretary with 14,911 votes.

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The president-elect was absent when the results were announced. Explaining her absence, a member of her campaign team, Aminu Gadanya, SAN, said she was delayed by flight issues but remained committed to uniting the association.

He said Badejo-Okusanya was prepared to extend a “handshake of friendship” to all aggrieved candidates in the interest of strengthening the unity of the Nigerian Bar Association.

Speaking after the announcement, the outgoing NBA President, Afam Osigwe, SAN, revealed that the election overcame attempts to disrupt the process, including a cyberattack that forced the electoral committee to migrate its ICT infrastructure to a more secure server.Executive Branch “Our colleagues planned to truncate the election, but we stood firm. Every effort to derail this process failed.

This is a trying time for the Bar. In the build-up to this election, many went to great lengths to rubbish the association,” Osigwe said.

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He urged the newly elected officers to be gracious in victory while encouraging unsuccessful candidates to rally behind the new leadership.

“To those who won, be magnanimous in victory; for those who lost, there is always another day. The cyberattack shows that we must do more in data protection. Let us collectively do things in an acceptable manner,” he added.

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