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Tragic Clash: Soldier Allegedly Stabs Policeman to Death Over Traffic Dispute
A shocking incident unfolded on Wednesday at the Volks bus stop on the Ojo/Iyana-Iba road in Lagos, where a heated argument between a soldier and a team of policemen escalated into tragedy, resulting in the death of Inspector Saka Ganiyu, a dedicated officer from the Task Force Unit, Oshodi Base.
The chaos began when the police team stopped an unregistered T4 Volkswagen commercial bus, driven by a soldier in civilian clothing, for driving against traffic. What started as a routine enforcement quickly spiraled out of control. The soldier, upon identifying himself, called for reinforcements from his colleagues at Ojo Cantonment Barracks.
The soldiers arrived equipped with dangerous weapons, launching an attack on the police team. A swift response from a reinforcement team of policemen helped repel the soldiers, but it was too late—Inspector Ganiyu had already suffered a fatal stab wound. Despite being rushed to the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) for emergency treatment, he sadly succumbed to his injuries.
As of now, the policeman’s body has been transferred to the LASUTH morgue, while the soldier alleged to be responsible for the stabbing is in custody at the 9 Brigade in Ikeja Cantonment.
**Ongoing Investigation:** The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hudenyin, confirmed that an investigation is underway. The Army authorities expressed their deep regret over the incident, promising a thorough investigation and appropriate disciplinary measures to ensure justice is served.
A statement from Lt. Col. Olabisi Ayeni, Deputy Director of Public Relations for the 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, highlighted the unfortunate nature of the incident, which stemmed from a traffic violation altercation.
Let’s hope for justice and peace in our communities.
Nigerian music icon 2Baba has taken a significant step towards his traditional wedding with Hon. Natasha Irobosa Osawaru, by formally introducing her to the paramount ruler of the Idoma Kingdom.
This traditional introduction, which took place on April 21, 2025, at the Och’Idoma Palace in Otukpo, Benue State, is a crucial step in Idoma cultural tradition.
This development sets the stage for the couple’s upcoming traditional wedding celebration this Friday in Benin City.
Following an ancient tradition, the Catholic Church will observe nine consecutive days of mourning, marked by Masses held in suffrage for the late Pope Francis.
While these Eucharistic celebrations are open to everyone, each day a different group is scheduled to participate—based on their connection with the Holy Father.
This diversity of groups reflects both “the scope of the Supreme Pastor’s ministry and the universality of the Church of Rome” (cf. Ordo Exsequiarum Romani Pontificis, nos. 124–125).
The Cardinals present in Rome set the schedule for which of them will celebrate each Mass during their second General Congregation, held on Wednesday evening.
Nine days in suffrage
The first day of the Novemdiales will be marked by Pope Francis’ funeral Mass in St. Peter’s Square at 10:00 AM.
In the following days, celebrants for the Novemdiales Masses will be as follows (all times are local time in Rome – GMT +2):
– Second Day: Sunday, April 27, at 10:30 AM in St. Peter’s Square. The Mass will be presided by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the group will be the employees and faithful of Vatican City.
– Third Day: Monday, April 28, at 5:00 PM in St. Peter’s Basilica. Mass will be presided by Cardinal Baldassare Reina, Vicar General of His Holiness for the Diocese of Rome, and the group will be the Church of Rome.
– Fourth Day: Tuesday, April 29, at 5:00 PM in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Chapters of the Papal Basilicas will be the group at the Mass presided by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of St. Peter in the Vatican.
– Fifth Day: Wednesday, April 30, at 5:00 PM in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Vice-Dean of the College of Cardinals, will preside Mass, with the group being the Papal Chapel.
– Sixth Day: Thursday, May 1, at 5:00 PM in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, will preside the Mass, with the group being the Roman Curia.
– Seventh Day: Friday, May 2, at 5:00 PM in St. Peter’s Basilica. The Mass will be presided by Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, with the group being the Eastern Churches.
– Eighth Day: Saturday, May 3, at 5:00 PM in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Pro-Prefect Emeritus of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, will preside the Mass, with members of Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life.
– Ninth Day: Sunday, May 4, at 5:00 PM in St. Peter’s Basilica. Cardinal Dominique Mamberti, Protodeacon of the College of Cardinals, will preside the Mass with the Papal Chapel group.
Only Cardinals will be allowed to concelebrate the Masses dedicated to the Papal Chapel on April 30 and May 4.
Credit: VaticanNews
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