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2 policemen killed, patrol vehicles burnt during clash with Shi’ites in Abuja

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There was tension at the Julius Berger area of Abuja, yesterday, following a clash between members of Sheikh Ibraheem Elzakzaky’s group, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), also known as and men of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command.


Unofficial reports said 10 persons, including policemen, were killed, while several others sustained gunshot injuries in the violence.

Also, patrol vehicles deployed to the scene were burnt down as the police battled the Shiites in the area.

Motorists plying the route promptly diverted to alternative routes to avoid being killed and having their vehicles damaged.

As fallout, the popular Wuse Market has been shut to prevent hoodlums taking advantage of the situation to loot and vandalise shops.

Trouble started after members of the Shiite movement gathered in their numbers to embark on the Arbaeen Symbolic Trek in Abuja, which the police opposed as they did not have clearance to do so.

In the argument that ensued, the IMN members were said to have attacked policemen, who in turn fired tear gas to disperse the crowd.

It was gathered that gunshots killed several persons, including policemen.

However, a statement signed by Sheikh Sidi Munir Mainasara Sokoto, for the IMN, claimed the police killed several Shiite members who were in a peaceful procession. He said the group carried out a similar procession on Saturday in Mararaba, a satellite town in Nasarawa State near the FCT, without being harassed and wondered why the police attacked the group at the Berger junction.

In the statement, titled “Police attacked the Arbaeen Symbolic Trek in Abuja and killed numerous mourners,” Mainasara said, “We wish to inform the public that police have attacked the ongoing Arbaeen Symbolic Trek at Wuse District in Abuja and killed numerous mourners. While trying to disperse the Arbaeen Trek, the police killed and injured numerous mourners.

“Presently, security agents are busy arresting the Arbaeen Trek mourners.

“Medical practitioners are attending to those critically injured, and details of those killed, injured, and arrested will be made available to members of the press in due course.

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Alaafin: Makinde presents staff, certificate of office to Owoade

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has presented staff of office and certificate of appointment to Prince Akeem Abimbola Owoade as the new Alaafin of Oyo.

The ceremony was held in the early hours of Monday.

It was held at the governor’s office in Ibadan, the state capital.

DAILY POST reports that the event was attended by some political office holders.

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Man killed while digging well in Ogun

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A man identified as Eri Michael has been reported killed when a well he was digging collapsed on him in Owode Egba area of Ogun state.

Michael was trapped inside the uncompleted well for two days before he was recovered.

Confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Monday, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the matter was reported to the command by one Jimoh Ogundipe, the contractor of the job.

Odutola said, “On January 9, 2025, at about 1500hrs, one Jimoh Ogundipe “M” of Seriki Village via Owode Egba came to the station and reported that he contracted one Eri Michael “M” OF Obafe Quarters, Owode Egba, to dig a well in his residence at the above-mentioned address.

“He further stated that while the digging was ongoing, the ground collapsed and trapped the said Michael “M” inside the uncompleted well for two days.

Following the information, officers of the command visited the scene, and after desperate efforts by rescuers, Eric was found dead.

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Hunger: Jigawa allocates funds to tackle malnutrition

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The Jigawa State Government has earmarked ₦250 million for the procurement of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) as part of its efforts to combat the growing malnutrition crisis among children in rural areas.

Dr. Sambo Shehu, Executive Secretary of the Jigawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, made this known during a meeting with agency staff. He described the situation as alarming and emphasized the urgent need for intervention to save the lives of vulnerable children.

He further outlined the agency’s key priorities for 2025, which include routine immunization, enhanced antenatal and delivery services, and a renewed focus on addressing malnutrition in the state.

The agency also officially handed over a newly constructed and furnished two-bedroom staff house to the Abaya Primary Healthcare Center in Dutse Local Government Area. Funded through a monetary gift from the Governors’ Forum, this project is one of seven similar housing units completed to support healthcare workers across the state.

Community members in Abaya commended the government for the initiative, expressing optimism that the improved facilities would boost healthcare delivery in the area.

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