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July 6, 2022

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Buhari’s Advance Convoy Attacked In Katsina

An advance convoy of Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari was ambushed and attacked on Tuesday in his home state Katsina.

The attack happened in Dutsinma, about 152 kilometres from Buhari’s hometown of Daura.

Buhari’s spokesman Garba Shehu said the convoy included an advance team of security guards, protocol and media officers.

“The attackers opened fire on the convoy from ambush positions but were repelled by the military, police and DSS personnel accompanying the convoy,” Shehu said.

Shehu said two persons in the convoy were receiving treatment for the minor injuries they suffered and that all the other personnel, staff and vehicles made it safely to Daura.

However, a policeman spokesman in Katsina said an assistant commissioner of police Aminu Umar and another police officer were killed in a terrorist ambush in Dutsinma the same day.

Gambo Isah did not say if the presidential convoy of Buhari was involved in that attack.

He said Umar and his team were on a “clearance operation” when they were ambushed by “terrorists numbering over 300 on motorcycles, shooting sporadically with AK 47 rifles and General Purpose Machine Guns.”

Another Catholic Priest Kidnapped In Kaduna

Bandits on Monday abducted a catholic priest, Father Emmanuel Silas of the St. Charles Catholic Church, Zambina, in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The report of his abduction is contained in a statement made available by the Chancellor, Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okolo.

Okolo said Father Emmanuel Silas’ abduction was confirmed when he failed to turn up for morning Mass. He equally called for calm and saying legitimate processes would be followed to ensure his safe and quick release.

The statement reads: “It is with great pain that we announce to you the kidnapping of our Priest, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Silas. The sad event is believed to have occurred in the early hours of July 04, 2022, when he could not turn up for morning Mass.

“He was abducted from the parish rectory at St. Charles Catholic Church, Zambina, in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

“While we solicit for an intense prayer for his quick and safe release, we equally
wish to call on all and sundry to refrain from taking the laws into their hands. We
will use every legitimate means to ensure his quick and safe release.

“May Jesus crucified on the Cross, listen to our prayers and hasten the unconditional release of His Priest and all other kidnapped persons.”

Fr. Emmanuel Silas now joins the list of catholic priests who have been kidnapped in recent times in what has now become a worrying trend.

Ondo Worshippers Rescued From Church Basement Refuse To Return Home

In Ondo state, some of the 77 worshippers rescued from the basement of a church have refused to be reunited with their families.

The worshippers, including children, were rescued from a basement on the premises of The Whole Bible Believers’ Church, also known as Ondo Church, in the Valentino area of Ondo Town.

Parents whose children were in the congregation without their consent had reported the case to the police.

The church was said to be holding a seven-day retreat when the police stormed its premises last Friday.

The victims, comprising 26 children, eight teenagers, and 43 adults were rescued as some of them were reportedly held for about three weeks.

Following their rescue, parents, and relatives of the victims have been visiting the office of the Criminal Investigation Department of the police in Akure to take away their loved ones but met resistance from some of them who said they would not leave without their pastors

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ondo, Dr Juliana Osadahun and the Police Spokesperson in the state, Funmi Odunlami said the government is determined to get to the root of the matter.

Speaking to the news station, Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development in Ondo, Dr Juliana Osadahun said the government will meet with the police and relatives of the victims to get a proper briefing on the incident and take appropriate actions.

Lagos Government Shuts School Over 5-Yr-Old Pupil Who Drowned

The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of a school owned in the state by the Redeemed Christian Church of God over the drowning of a five-year-old pupil, Chidera Eze.

The pupil had reportedly drowned in May during a swimming lesson organized by the school at a private facility in the Ikeja area of the city.

A statement by the Lagos state government noted that further investigation into the school revealed that it was yet to complete its registration, and therefore, not yet an approved school.

The statement which was signed by the Commissioner for Education, Folasade Adefisayo, also talked about an administrative investigation of its operations and procedures as well as the conduct of its officials – in line with schools’ safety standards and guidelines.”

She said the police are also investigating the matter.

Adefisayo noted that the school would remain closed, “pending an administrative investigation of its operations and procedures as well as the conduct of its officials – in line with schools’ safety standards and guidelines.

“The investigation is sequel to the death of a five-year-old pupil, who is suspected to have drowned during a swimming lesson while in the custody of the school. The police are investigating the matter.

“A preliminary probe by the Office of Education Quality Assurance of the Ministry has shown that the Redeemers Nursery and Primary School, Ogba, is yet to conclude its registration and is, therefore, not yet an approved school.

“The Ministry is concerned about the safety of the pupils, hence the need for intervention. The school will remain closed until all the required approval processes are concluded.

“Parents are advised to note the closure and wait for the conclusion of the administrative investigation.”

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