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Tragedy struck in the Tudu community of Maiduguri when the sound of multiple gunshots sent residents fleeing for their lives, evoking memories of Boko Haram attacks.

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However, in a shocking twist, the gunshots came from a police sergeant’s AK-47 rifle, fired at his own father.
Pauline Kuje Vana delves into the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

A protector turned perpetrator in a tragic incident that occurred in the Tudu area of Maiduguri, where Police Sergeant Linus Wadzani, attached to Mopol 6, opened fire on his own father, 70-year-old retired ASP Wadzani Ntasiri, at their family residence.

The sergeant fired multiple shots from his AK47 rifle which sent d through the community, leaving neighbors stunned and wondering what could have led to such a violent outburst between a father and son.

Family members were still in shock to speak publicly about the incident, grappling with the sudden loss of their loved one.
However, some neighbors, who wished to remain anonymous, revealed that Sergeant Linus Wadzani had been behaving erratically in recent times, likely triggered by excessive alcohol consumption,
threatening to harm someone, unaware that his father would ultimately become his victim.

The suspect was immediately taken into custody at the Police headquarters Maiduguri, where the police authorities citing that the investigation was still in its final stage and that any statements would be reserved for the court proceedings after his dismissal from the Nigerian Police.

As the family and community mourn the loss of ASP Wadzani Ntasiri rtd, the tragic incident calls for urgent need to evaluate the mental health of uniformed personnel, particularly those with access to firearms, for their own safety and the communities they serve and protect

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Nigerian woman cries out after allegedly being brut@lised by her husband for ‘wearing singlet to take their children to school’

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Nigerian woman cries out after allegedly being brut@lised by her husband for ‘wearing singlet to take their children to school’

In a Facebook post on Thursday, January 23, Kagbaranee Imeah posted photos of her bl0..0.d.ied and sw0.llen face, saying that her husband ass@ulted her simply because of her choice of outfit for school runs.

“This is what my husband did to me bcuz I wear singlet to take the children to school,” she wrote.

 

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Abia Govt Begins Major Crackdown On Street Trading, Road Obstructions In Aba

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Abia State Government, through its Harmonized Taskforce, carried out an extensive enforcement operation in Aba, targeting street trading, illegal parking, road obstructions, and unauthorized loading and offloading of vehicles.

This decisive action, tagged “Operation Restore Absolute Sanity,” is to instill orderliness, cleanliness, and civility in the state.

The operation covered major junctions and roads, including Osisioma Junction, Tonimas, Enyimba, Double Pole, Ariaria Junction, and Park Road.

Traders and motorists who had encroached on public spaces and blocked drains were compelled to vacate these areas, as the taskforce dismantled illegal structures and cleared obstructions.

Led by Bob Wogu, the chairman of the Abia State Harmonized Taskforce, and joined by the Commissioner for Transport, Hon. Uzor Nwachukwu, the enforcement team showcased its resolve to restore sanity to the bustling commercial city.

Speaking during the exercise, Hon. Nwachukwu emphasized the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards activities that impede free movement and endanger public health and safety.

The taskforce had earlier issued warnings, urging residents and traders to voluntarily remove illegal structures and desist from trading on roads and gutters.

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Residents Rush To Scoop Groundnut Oil As Another Tanker Overturns In Niger, Three Days After 98 Were Killed In Explosion.

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Trending videos show dozens of residents in Bida town, Niger State, collecting groundnut oil after a tanker overturned near Shafa filling station in the Esso area.

According to reports, the incident occurred on Tuesday morning, just three days after the deadly tanker explosion on Dikko-Maje Road, near Badeggi filling station in Suleja Local Government Area, which resulted in the loss of 98 lives.

Reports indicate that those gathered to collect the spilling fuel were caught in an explosion, which also impacted those trying to assist the victims.

The fire spread across a large area, leaving behind charred remains and widespread destruction.

The explosion is said to have occurred around 9:00 am while efforts were underway to transfer PMS from the overturned tanker to another vehicle.

Despite the recent tragic incident in Suleja Local Government Area, new videos from Tuesday morning show residents in Bida approaching the fallen truck with jerry cans and buckets to collect the spilled groundnut oil near a filling station in the town.

 

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