A commissioner with Zamfara state local government service commission, Alhaji Yusif Garba, was shot dead by three unidentified gunmen near
his residence at Ungwar Zabarma of Tudun Wada area of the state capital, Gusau,
on March 14, 2014, Friday. The suspects escaped immediately after the murder
without robbing money from the victim.
It has been gathered that the assassins came to the residence of the deceased
at about 9 pm, riding a motorcycle, and asked somebody they met at the main
entrance to notify the host that some guests have arrived to see him outside.
When he unsuspecting victim came out of the house, one of the gunmen told him
that they were armed robbers and that he should bring out money to save his
life, while the other two went inside the residence and pressured his wife to
give out gold items.
When they could not get anything from the victims, one of the gunmen shot
the commissioner in the chest, while another shot him in the lower abdomen.
The neighbours were allegedly so scared by the sound of the gunshots that no
one dared to help.
The killers escaped to an unknown direction.
The Governor of Zamfara State, Alhaji Yari
Abubakar, paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased. He stated that
“no one’s safety is guaranteed” due to Nigeria’s prevailing insecurity. The
governor also expressed concern that the current situation it could be a
serious threat to the survival of the Nigerian society.
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Delta State House Of Assembly Speaker, Victor Ochei Resigns
Reports reaching us say the speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly,
Mr. Victor Ochei may have resigned Sunday, as Speaker of the House of Assembly.
It is alleged that Mr. Ochei’s resignation is connected to his governorship ambition in the state ahead of the forth-coming general elections.
The Speaker represented the Aniocha North constituency in the state Assembly..
Sources at the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, say confirmed that the speaker has tendered his resignation letter, although no official statement has been issued.
It is however alleged that the emergency resignation by the speaker is as a result of an impeachment notice against him by members of the assembly pending the resumption of sitting on Tuesday.
Actual reasons for the resignation and purported impeachment threats were still sketchy as at the time of filing this report.
It is alleged that Mr. Ochei’s resignation is connected to his governorship ambition in the state ahead of the forth-coming general elections.
The Speaker represented the Aniocha North constituency in the state Assembly..
Sources at the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, say confirmed that the speaker has tendered his resignation letter, although no official statement has been issued.
It is however alleged that the emergency resignation by the speaker is as a result of an impeachment notice against him by members of the assembly pending the resumption of sitting on Tuesday.
Actual reasons for the resignation and purported impeachment threats were still sketchy as at the time of filing this report.
PHOTO: Body Of The Youths Who Died At Immigration Exams At The Mortuary
Above
are lifeless bodies of unemployed graduates in the cold chamber of the Mortuary
at National Hospital Abuja. They died yesterday from stampede at National
Stadium for the Immigration job exam. Apologies for the disturbing post, but
this is the reality of leadership administration in Nigeria, today.
Four Pregnant women, 15 Others Die at Immigration Recruitment
A recruitment drive by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) on Saturday,
ended in death, tears and sorrow for many at most of the centers across the
country.
In all 19 people died: three pregnant women in Benin, eight applicants made up of six women and two men in Abuja, three in Minna and five in Port Harcourt including a pregnant woman.
Dozens of others were injured in stampedes as the applicants struggled to position themselves at the recruitment centers.
The ruling PDP last night expressed sympathies with the families of the dead.
Those in Calabar were flogged by security men brought in to control the sea of heads that turned up for the aptitude test.
The situation at the National Stadium, Abuja which served as the Federal Capital Territory centre was particularly rowdy.
About 70,000 turned up for the test.
About 50 of them including pregnant women were injured in the stampede that ensued as the applicants tried to gain entry into the main bowl of the stadium through only one point.
In all 19 people died: three pregnant women in Benin, eight applicants made up of six women and two men in Abuja, three in Minna and five in Port Harcourt including a pregnant woman.
Dozens of others were injured in stampedes as the applicants struggled to position themselves at the recruitment centers.
The ruling PDP last night expressed sympathies with the families of the dead.
Those in Calabar were flogged by security men brought in to control the sea of heads that turned up for the aptitude test.
The situation at the National Stadium, Abuja which served as the Federal Capital Territory centre was particularly rowdy.
About 70,000 turned up for the test.
About 50 of them including pregnant women were injured in the stampede that ensued as the applicants tried to gain entry into the main bowl of the stadium through only one point.
TB Joshua Reveals Yet Another One! Missing Malaysian Plane Is Deep Inside The Sea
Prophet
TB Joshua has said the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 which left Kuala
Lumpur for Beijing on Saturday, and has been declared missing is deep down in
the sea. The prophet said all the 239 people on board and crew members are all
dead. Here is how he made the revelation;
''The plane concerned is deep inside the sea. Some of the particles will be seen on the surface of the sea any moment from now.
May their souls rest in peace; we pray the Lord gives the family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss. Our prayer and love are always with them, the nation of Malaysia and other countries that had passengers on this flight''.
''The plane concerned is deep inside the sea. Some of the particles will be seen on the surface of the sea any moment from now.
May their souls rest in peace; we pray the Lord gives the family and loved ones the strength to bear the loss. Our prayer and love are always with them, the nation of Malaysia and other countries that had passengers on this flight''.
PHOTO: Woman burns herself to death outside police station after her rapist was released
A Pakistani woman has died after
setting herself on fire outside a police station when her alleged rapists were
declared innocent.
The Pakistan Tribune reports that
Aamna Bibi, 23, died from her critical injuries at Nishtar Hospital Multan on
Friday.She set herself ablaze in front of several policemen at a police station
in Bet Mir Hazar Khan in the Muzaffarghar district of Punjab province in
protest over the release of her alleged rapist, Nadar Khan.Investigating
officer Zulfiqar Ahmed declared Khan innocent after receiving 70,000 rupees
(around £700 ) as a bribe.She was returning home from college when Khan and
four others allegedly gang-raped her on 5 January
Amna’s mother said: ”
Amna’s mother said: ”
My daughter was so dejected after
her rapist got bail that she decided to end her life.”None of the policemen
present reportedly tried to stop the woman from committing suicide.
Doctor Shaukat Malik of Nishter
Hospital Multan said: “The girl had 80 per cent burn injuries. We tried our
best to save her life but couldn’t.”
District Police Officer Usman Akram Gondal has suspended Ahmed and three other officials
District Police Officer Usman Akram Gondal has suspended Ahmed and three other officials
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