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Seven feared killed in Benue cult clash

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By Francesca Hangeior

At least seven people were reportedly killed in a rival cult clash that rocked North Bank, a suburb of Makurdi, Benue State.

The severity of the clash, according to an eyewitness, forced the market located around the area to close for business.

According to a source, the clash was between Black Axe and Red Axe cult groups.

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An eyewitness, who is the chairman of North Bank market, Cibilus Odinaka, narrated how the crisis started, stating that one of the rivals came to the market to access some product and the other people saw him and harassed him.

“He went back and told his friends and they came back to fight. That was how the whole issue started. Between that Saturday and today (Monday), six persons have been killed,” he said.

Despite the proximity of military barracks to the scene of the incident, Odinaka said that this did not stop the cultists.

He said, “The issue of barracks as far as we are concerned, is completely useless. In fact, we do not have any military barracks within North Bank. Even the C Division, we don’t have anyone. Their response are usually very very low.”

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A leader of vigilance group in the area, Nura Umah, who spoke to journalists on Monday said that six cult members lost their lives during the clash and added that one commercial motorcyclist was killed during the clash.

He said, “Six cult members were killed during the clash, two from Red Axe and four others from Black Axe. Even the cultists went away with the head of one of the victims.

“Unfortunately, one okada man ran into the clash and was killed.

He added that security operatives have been deployed to the area.

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Meanwhile, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Catherine Anene, said that officers have been deployed to the troubled area.

She said, “Report of cult activities in North Bank were reported and the command deployed police officers to take charge. Investigation is ongoing. I have no report of number of victims, please.”

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Police arrest 24-yr-old man circulating girl’s nude video online

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A 24-year-old man from Ogbolomabiri in the Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Godgift Bai, has been apprehended for circulating nude video of a young girl online.

The Bayelsa State Police Command confirmed the arrest of the suspect.

In a statement yesterday by the spokesman, ASP Musa Mohammed, the police said Bai was arrested in connection with the viral nude video of a young girl circulating on various social media platforms. Mohammed said: “Acting on the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, Alonyenu Francis Idu, operatives of the Cybercrime Unit carried out a thorough investigation, which led to the arrest of the suspect, Mr. Godgift Bai, a 24-year-old male from Ogbolomabiri in Nembe LGA.

“He was apprehended in Yenagoa on September 3, 2024.

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“The Command condemns the act of cyberstalking, especially targeting vulnerable individuals, and reiterates its commitment to curbing such crimes and related offences within the state.

“Furthermore, the Command urges the public to refrain from online exploitation of individuals.”

The spokesman said investigations are ongoing and that the suspect would be charged to court accordingly.

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Internet Fraud: EFCC arrests 44 Suspects in Kwara

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission said it has arrested 44 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ilorin, Kwara State.

This was disclosed in a post via the commission’s official X handle on Friday.

According to the commission, the suspects were arrested on Friday, following credible intelligence over their alleged involvement in internet-related offences.

The statement reads, “Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested Forty-four (44) suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Ilorin, Kwara State.

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“They were arrested on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Sango, Kulende, Taxaco and Harmony Estate, all in Ilorin, following credible intelligence over their alleged involvement in internet-related offences.

“Items recovered from them include 6 different brands of exotic cars, laptops, smartphones and charms.

“The suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.”

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Just in: Hoodlums abduct Babcock varsity staff

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By Mario Deepromoter

Hoodlums have abducted 66-year-old Mrs. Elizabeth Uruakpa, an Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Babcock University Teaching Hospital in Ilisan Remo, Ogun State, on Thursday evening.

Uruakpa was reportedly returning from an evening church service when the attackers ambushed her at the entrance of her home, located near the new Ilisan market.

The incident, which occurred around 7 pm, caused panic in the neighborhood, prompting residents and business owners to quickly shut their doors in fear.

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According to a local resident who spoke to The Punch on the condition of anonymity, the gunmen forcibly removed Uruakpa from her vehicle and whisked her away in a red Toyota car.

“The woman was coming back from the church in the evening around 7 pm when the gunmen abducted her. I know her very well, she’s a senior nursing staff with Babcock University Teaching Hospital and a member of the Winners’ Chapel.

They dragged her down from her vehicle, put her in their red Toyota car and sped away. It was really like thunder lightning, and such a thing had never happened before in our neighbourhood. It is so strange and scary,” the resident said.

Babcock University’s Director of Communication and Marketing, Dr. Joshua Suleiman, confirmed the abduction, noting that the university is actively seeking more information.

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“I heard about it last night. It is on one of the university’s platforms but I don’t have a comprehensive report about it. Someone is already working on getting more information about this and as soon as it is ready, I will get across to you,” Suleiman said.

Details later..

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