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January 17, 2022

January 17, 2022 IFMNEWS

Residents Flee As Bandits Invade Kaduna Village

Hundreds of villagers are fleeing Damari community in BirninGwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State after dozens of bandits riding on motorcycles invaded the community.

Villagers said that the bandits were in pursuit of members of a group loyal to a notorious warlord, Malam Abba, whom the Kaduna State Police Command in 2020 confirmed to be a member of the terrorist group, Boko Haram.

Ibrahim Hassan, a resident of Damari, who has fled the community, said that the bandits stormed the area around on Sunday, adding that many began to flee on hearing the reverberating gunshots.

Bandits’ activities are persisting in Kaduna despite military operations ongoing in the state and other parts of the North to neutralize the criminals.

Saraki Urges Incoming Government To Revisit Past Security Reports For Solution To The Menace

Former senate president, Bukola Saraki, has advised that Nigeria’s next government must revisit all reports of the various security summits and harmonize them to quickly end the security crisis across the country.

Saraki, in a statement signed by the head of his media office, Yusuph Olaniyonu, said the implementation of the recommendations required strong political will and transparency to ensure immediate success.

He commended the courage and patriotism of members of the various security agencies who have continued to fight against enemies of the country within and outside.

The former senate President is also seeking better motivation for them and their families while they are in service and after retirement.

Four Abducted Nasarawa Varsity Students Regain Freedom

Four students of the Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State, who were kidnapped last week, have regained freedom.

The four students of the institution, were abducted outside the university premises.

The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Shehu Abdul Rahman, who spoke through the Head, Information and Public Relations Unit, Mr. Abubakar Ibrahim, confirmed the victims’ release on Sunday.

The VC explained that upon their release, the students underwent medical checks and they were all found to be in good condition.

He further urged the students to remain calm and go about their normal activities on both campuses of the university.

Everton Sack Manager Rafael Benitez

Everton have sacked manager Rafael Benitez after just six-and-a-half months in charge following Saturday’s 2-1 defeat at Norwich.

The Toffees have won just once in the Premier League since September and are 15th in the table, six points above the relegation zone.

Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard are reportedly two of the names under consideration to replace Benitez. Also on the list are former manager Roberto Martinez, Brighton boss Graham Potter, Rudi Garcia, and Duncan Ferguson until the end of the season

Rooney is understood to be happy and focused at Derby County but would find it difficult to turn Everton down considering his history and association with the club.

Potter is understood to be very happy at Brighton and is not currently interested in talking to Everton.

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