A local farmer’s wife identified as Abosede has lost her life in a canoe accident on the Erekiti River, Lagos State.

The incident occurred on Sunday, as Abosede, her husband Jesuyon, and her 17-year-old sister, Mary, were making their way home from the farm.

According to reports, the canoe carrying the trio suddenly capsized midstream, throwing all occupants into the water.

Jesuyon and Mary managed to survive the incident. A source close to the family said the farmer, in a desperate effort, swam to safety with his sister-in-law, but was unable to rescue his wife as the river swept her away.

Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the development, noting that a coordinated search is currently underway to recover Abosede’s body.

“Based on the report, teams of Marine policemen and local divers were mobilised for a search and rescue operation. Efforts are ongoing to recover the missing body. The investigation is in progress,” Hundeyin said.

The community remains in shock as the search continues along the Erekiti River.

A devastating fire has reportedly destroyed the Kalari settlement in Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State.

The blaze, which began around 1 pm on Sunday, ravaged three villages, completely engulfing over 1,500 thatched homes.

According to Zagazola Makama, a publication focused on counter-insurgency in the Lake Chad region, the fire tragically claimed the lives of three individuals and left more than 3,000 people displaced.

In response to the disaster, military forces and the combined joint task force (CJTF) Swiftly mobilized to provide immediate aid.

Personnel from the 222 Battalion administered first aid to the injured and transported them to the Maiduguri Specialist Hospital using aren’t ambulances.

Local authorities, including the chairman of Konduga LGA, a member of the House of Assembly and the Commissioner for Environment, have been actively coordinating relief efforts for the affected families.

The disaster adds to the region’s ongoing struggles, as Konduga LGA was also severely affected by flooding in 2024, which followed the collapse of the Alau Dam. The floods displaced over 200,000 people across Konduga, Maiduguri, and Jere LGAs.

Source: X | ZagaOlaMakama

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The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria ,Northern CAN, has strongly condemned the recent killings in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, where at least 52 people were killed.

The Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Joseph Hayab, described the killings as “barbaric” and “tragic.”

He expressed concern over the recurring violence in Northern Nigeria, calling for an end to the culture of bloodshed.

Hayab urged security agencies to intensify their efforts to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure justice is served.

Additionally, he appealed for peace, unity, and tolerance from religious, traditional, and community leaders, emphasizing that such violence should not become the new normal.

The association also commended the Plateau State Government for its response and arrests and encouraged citizens to cooperate with authorities in reporting suspicious activities.