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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba deployed a special team of investigators to assess the incident that claimed the lives of 25 persons in Plateau state on Saturday. The IGP’s directive was disclosed in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, frank Mba. Read the full statement below: “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc has ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention Team to Plateau State to carry out on-the-spot assessment and ensure enhanced, coordinated response to protect the community and boost public confidence in the affected area(s) of the…

A 15-year-old girl has been hit by a stray bullet at a marriage ceremony in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state. The incident which occurred on Saturday was as a result of an accidental discharge by an official of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) drafted to provide security at the event. Two NSCDC officials had joined other guests in the rush for food when one of their firearms discharged, sending the couple and other guest scampering for safety. According to reports, one of the officers was able to redirect the nozzle to the ground to pump out the rest…

Nine persons have been killed by armed bandits in Sokoto state on Saturday. The premeditated attacks were carried out in Bejingo, Dantudu and Tulutu cillages in Birjin ward, Goronyo Local Government Area of the state. According to eyewitnesses, eight men and one woman were killed in the attacks while many others were injured. The bandits reportedly took away cattle, goats and sheep, forcing the villagers to seek refuge in neighboring communities. The Sokoto state police command was yet to confirm the incident as at the time of filing this report. Eight killed by bandits in fresh Kaduna attacks North Western…

Bayern Munich German legend, Gerd Muller has passed on at the age of 75. Muller, who was considered one of the greatest strikers in the history of football scored 68 goals in 62 appearances for West Germany. He was known for leading Germany to victory in the 1974 World Cup final against the Netherlands, when he scored the winning goal. He also scored 547 goals in 594 competitive games during 15 years at Bundesliga giants Bayern. “Today is a sad, black day for FC Bayern and all of its fans,” Bayern president Herbert Hainer said. “Gerd Muller was the greatest…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the dastardly attack on a muslim convoy by irate youths, reportedly from Irigwe in Plateau state on Saturday. It can be recalled that Chronicle NG reported the incident which occurred in Jos North Local Government Area of the state. 25 persons died while 14 others were severely injured. In a statement released by presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu, the Presidency described the attack as “brazen and wickedly”. The victims were attacked while travelling from Bauchi en-route Jos to Ikare in Ondo state. The President has ordered a full scale investigation to bring out the perpetrators of…

Chelsea’s 23-year-old England striker Tammy Abraham has agreed to join Jose Mourinho’s Roma and will fly to the Italian capital on Sunday to complete the deal. (Sky Sport Italia – in Italian) Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is determined to keep striker Harry Kane and will say he does not intend to sell the 28-year-old when he meets Manchester City officials on Sunday. (Sunday Telegraph) England captain Kane is increasingly likely to stay at Spurs for another season. (Sunday Times) Spurs are lining up Fiorentina’s Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic as a potential replacement for Kane, but are also keen on the 21-year-old even if Kane remains in north London. Vlahovic is also wanted by Atletico Madrid. (Gazzetta…

Rwandan President, Paul Kagame has expressed displeasure over Arsenal’s defeat by Brentford. Kagame who is well known for being an Arsenal fan, vented his frustration on twitter, stating that as a club, the Gunners must not accept mediocrity. Arsernal was beaten 2-0 by newsly promoted Brentford on the opening day of the English Premier League season. Friday’s game was the first top-tier game for Brentford in 74 years. After Friday’s away game, President Kagame tweeted: “We just must NOT excuse or Accept mediocrity. A team has to be built with purpose to win win win. So that when we lose….it…

Mohamed Salah scored one and provided two assists as Liverpool got their Premier League title bid off to a winning start with a comfortable victory at newly promoted Norwich City. Salah got his side’s third to become the first player to score on the opening weekend in five consecutive Premier League campaigns and cap a fine display after earlier setting up Diogo Jota and Roberto Firmino. The Reds were boosted before kick off by the return of talismanic defender Virgil van Dijk after 10 months out through injury and their day got even better when they took the lead midway…

Bandits have launched another series of attacks on two communities in Kaduna state, killing eight and leaving many others injured. According to reports, the gunmen attacked the farmers while they were working on their farms in Buruku and Udawa villages in Chikun local government area of the state. The Kaduna state police command confirmed the incident to newsmen, but could not give the actual number of fatalities. Bandits kill six in fresh Kaduna attacks According to the spokesman of the command; “Yes, there was an incident in the area and some persons were killed”. “We don’t have the details of…

At least 22 persons have lost their lives while 14 others are in critical condition after a mob of irate youths attacked a Muslim convoy in Plateau state. According to the Plateau police command, the attack which took place on Saturday morning at Rukuba road was perpetrated by youths of Irigwe area. The youths attacked a convoy of Muslims heading to Ondo state from the annual Zikr prayer in Bauchi state. The police authorities confirmed that 22 persons were killed and 14 others were injured in the attack. However, 21 persons were rescued from the scene before any more damage…