Home Blog Page 24

Kwara State government has closed down 45 public schools following a series of bandit attacks in some communities across the state

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Kwara State government has closed down 45 public schools following a series of bandit attacks in some communities across the state

Amid the rising insecurity, the Kwara State government has closed down 45 public schools following a series of bandit attacks in some communities across the state.

The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (KWSUBEB), Prof. Sheu Ibrahim Adaramaja, made this known on Tuesday in Ilorin during the Inter-Ministerial Press Briefing Report organised by the Ministry of Communications.

Adaramaja said the affected schools are located in communities such as Babanla, Baba Sango, Sangbe, Oke-Ode, and other areas that have recently witnessed security threats.

He stated that the decision to close down the affected schools is to safeguard the students and teachers from being attacked by suspected bandits in those communities.

He explained that teachers from the affected schools had been relocated to safer areas to justify their monthly salaries and ensure continuity of teaching activities.

The SUBEB chairman also revealed that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration had approved the 2025 promotion for teachers in the state to boost their morale and enhance academic performance in public schools.

In addition, Adaramaja announced that the government has abolished the payment of Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) levies in all public schools. 

SaharaReporters previously reported that hundreds of residents, including youth and community leaders of Patigi Local Government Area in Kwara State, took to the streets last week Friday to protest the worsening state of insecurity that has left their communities in fear and their hospital without doctors.

The protesters, carrying placards and chanting solidarity songs, gathered at the town center to express their frustration over what they described as unending killings and kidnappings that have plagued the area for months. 

SaharaReporters reports that they accused the state government of neglecting the people of Patigi despite repeated appeals for intervention.

According to the demonstrators, the General Hospital in Patigi has been deserted by doctors who fled the town due to the escalating violence.

The protesters alleged that armed Fulani attackers had been terrorising their villages, making it unsafe for residents to go to their farms or move freely, especially at night.

They said they noticed new and unfamiliar faces among the Fulani settlers at Kara Market, sparking fears of more attacks.

Community elders, joining the youth in the protest, appealed to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq to take immediate action to restore peace and security in the area. 

They warned that unless urgent steps were taken, the insecurity could lead to total economic collapse in Patigi and other parts of Kwara North.

They noted that anyone claiming that Kwara State is peaceful is not telling the truth. The youths lamented that they are being killed and kidnapped daily, while people are forced to pay ransoms worth millions of naira as their investments continue to perish.

They also criticised Senator Sadiq Umar, who represents Kwara North Senatorial District, accusing him of misrepresenting the situation before the Senate. 

The demonstrators called for the relocation of the Kara Market, which they said has become a hub for suspicious activities, and demanded the deployment of more security personnel to patrol rural communities and forest areas where kidnappers are believed to be operating from.

They urged traditional rulers, lawmakers, and security agencies to work together to end the insecurity, warning that continued silence from authorities could lead to more loss of lives and property.

One of the protesters stated, “We, the youth of Patigi, together with our leaders, are appealing to the state government for urgent intervention. We are being killed day and night due to persistent banditry carried out by armed Fulani attackers.

“We want the Kara market in Patigi to be relocated because we have been seeing unfamiliar faces among the Fulani people, and we do not know who they are. We are living in fear, especially at night, as strange people continue to move around our community.

“Because of the insecurity, we find it difficult to go out at night. The situation has also affected the General Hospital in Patigi — due to the killings and kidnappings, all the doctors have fled. There is currently no doctor at the hospital, and our patients are dying. Our lives are no longer safe.

“We can no longer go to our farms because of fear. Our farm produce is getting spoiled as we are unable to harvest them.We are pleading for help from the government, traditional rulers, local government chairman, members of the House of Assembly, and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. Please, come to our aid.

“We are dying. Anyone who tells you that Kwara State or Patigi is safe is not telling the truth. We are not safe. We are being killed every day and night. Please, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, come to our rescue. We urgently need your support.

“Senator Sadiq, you went to the chamber and said Kwara North is safe. It is not safe. We are dying. Our lives are not safe; day and night, we are being killed. There is no day you won’t receive a call from a neighbouring village saying that people have been kidnapped and ransom payments have been made — billions of naira — while all our investments are dying.” 

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

Gunmen Abduct Three INEC Officials, Others On Their Way To Anambra Ahead Of Governorship Election

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Gunmen Abduct Three INEC Officials, Others On Their Way To Anambra Ahead Of Governorship Election

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted six passengers, including three staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), en route to Anambra State for the November 8 governorship election.

The three INEC staff members, identified as Chinenye Orji, Adamaka Anih, and Catherine Temaugee, were travelling from Abuja to Anambra when they were ambushed at Aloma, Kogi State, SaharaReporters has learned.

The driver of the Sienna minibus they were travelling on, in a recorded telephone conversation obtained by SaharaReporters, stated that the kidnappers took over the highway, shot at the bus, and shattered the windshield.

According to him, all occupants of the bus were abducted, including his wife, except himself and an elderly woman who could not walk properly.

The driver later recounted that the kidnappers freed him and the elderly woman after realising she had mobility issues.

The woman, who was also released in the vehicle, said, “We were in the same vehicle with them, going to Awka. The driver and myself were released. It happened a little after 3pm. We left the motor park at 9 am from Utako.

“We stayed briefly at Lokoja to eat. We took Anambra Comfort Line. The kidnappers have taken people custody, laterthey will contact their people. We went to Aloma Police Station. It happened a little after Aloma.”

Meanwhile, sources informed SaharaReporters that the three INEC staff members were deployed to Anambra to print voters’ registers and other election materials ahead of the governorship election.

“Three INEC staff (all ladies) and others have been kidnapped at Aloma, Kogi State. Aloma is located near Benue State. They boarded a Sienna minibus from Utako this morning on official assignment to Anambra State for the forthcoming governorship election before this unfortunate issue happened.

“The incident happened this afternoon, Tuesday, October 21. The kidnappers took over the highway, shot at the car, and shattered the windscreen. Fortunately, the bullets didn’t touch the occupants.”

“The INEC Staff were said to have been deployed to Anambra for the printing of the voters’ register and other materials ahead of the governorship election scheduled for November 8,” the source said.

“The kidnappers took possession of all the occupants of the bus, including the wife of the driver and the driver himself.”

The driver and the elderly woman were reportedly the only ones freed, while the remaining six occupants, including three INEC staff members and the driver’s wife, were taken into the bush.

While the matter has been reported to the police, the kidnappers have not made any demands, and the incident is currently under investigation.

The abduction highlights the growing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly along highways, where kidnappers and bandits often target commercial vehicles.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

Detectives of the Bauchi State Police Command, have arrested a 17-year old boy who allegedly attacked his younger sister and plucked her two eyes for money ritual purpose

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Detectives of the Bauchi State Police Command, have arrested a 17-year old boy who allegedly attacked his younger sister and plucked her two eyes for money ritual purpose

Detectives of the Bauchi State Police Command, have arrested a 17-year old boy who allegedly attacked his younger sister and plucked her two eyes for money ritual purpose.

The incident, according to a statement made available by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, a Chief Superintendent of Police, occured on 17th October, 2025 at Bayan Dutse Village, in Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

He said that six suspects including the prime suspect, Auwal Dahiru-Muhammad, were arrested in connection with the crime.

“On 17th October 2025, at about 1800hrs, one Muhammad Adamu ‘m’ of Bayan Dutse Village, Wailo, Kubi Ward, Ganjuwa LGA, Bauchi State, reported at the Soro Divisional Police Headquarters that on the same date at about 2000hrs, one Auwal Dahiru ‘m’, aged 17 years of the same address, attacked his daughter Rukayya Muhammad ‘f’, aged 7 years, with the intention of killing her and attempted to pluck out her eyes.

“Upon receipt of the report, a team of detectives led by CSP Aliyu Mohammad Goni, Divisional Police officer (DPO) Soro Division  immediately dispatched to the scene, where the suspect was arrested. At the same time, the victim was quickly evacuated to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, for medical treatment.

“A preliminary investigation’s findings exposed that a 7-year-old girl, Rukayya Muhammad, tragically lost her eyesight permanently after her elder brother, Auwalu Muhammad, removed both of her eyes for a money ritual in a desperate attempt to gain wealth. The incident occurred in Wailo town, located in the Ganjuwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

“The victim’s father was interviewed, who disclosed that the suspect (Auwalu) lured his sister, who shared the same parents, into the bush, where he brutally attacked her and forcefully plucked her eyes.

“Unfortunately, a medical doctor (eye specialist) at the hospital confirmed that the young girl will never regain her vision for the rest of her life,” Wakil said.

He said that the suspects arrested in connection with the crime include: Auwal Dahiru ‘m’, (17), of Bayan Dutse, Wailo, Kubi Ward, Ganjuwa LGA;  Mohammed Rabiu ‘m’ (19); Saleh Ibrahim ‘m’ (20);

Nasiru Muhammad ‘m’ of Soro town Ganjuwa LGA; Hassan Garba ‘m’ of Soro town, Ganjuwa LGA, Bauchi State and Garba Dahiru ‘m’ (43) of Soro town.

The Police Spokesman who said that during interrogation, the suspects voluntarily confessed to the crime, added that “investigation is ongoing to uncover the motive behind their heinous act” and to bring all individuals connected to justice.

According to him, the Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State Command, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Bauchi, for a discreet, professional, and diligent investigation.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

Delta Police Command arrests four Cultists For initiating five-year-old boy, forcing Alcohol into his mouth

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Delta Police Command arrests four Cultists For initiating five-year-old boy, forcing Alcohol into his mouth

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in connection with a disturbing viral video showing the initiation of a toddler into a cult group in Sapele, Delta State.

The shocking footage, which has been circulating across social media, shows the suspects blindfolding the child and forcing him to drink alcohol while chanting initiation words. 

The terrified child was seen crying and struggling as the men carried out the ritual-like act.

However, in a statement on Monday, the spokesperson for the Delta State Police Command, SP Bright Edafe, said four suspects linked to the act have been apprehended.

“These suspects have been arrested for the evil they did to this innocent child,” 

He added that the state Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has ordered the immediate transfer of the suspects to the police headquarters for further investigation and possible prosecution.

“These suspects have been arrested for the evil they did to this innocent child. The CP has ordered that they should be transferred to the headquarters immediately,” Edafe said.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

Bandits in large numbers stormed a hospital in Kaduna State in the early hours abducting several patients and a medical doctor on duty

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Bandits in large numbers stormed a hospital in Kaduna State in the early hours abducting several patients and a medical doctor on duty

Bandits in large numbers stormed a hospital in Kaduna State in the early hours of Tuesday, abducting several patients and a medical doctor on duty.

According to a source in Kaduna, the bandits stormed Kujama town, which is the headquarters of Chikun local government, and went straight to the private hospital.

The hospital, named Nasara Nursing and Maternity Home, and other houses were attacked.

At the hospital, the assailants abducted five patients, the medical doctor on duty, and a security guard. One of the security personnel who attempted to resist the attackers was shot multiple times, sustaining severe injuries before being rushed to another hospital for treatment.

In a similar incident, last Friday, SaharaReporters reported that bandits had killed two police officers in the Southern Kaduna region of Kaduna State.

The attack occurred on Friday evening, as confirmed by a resident.

The officers were killed inside a Divisional Police Headquarters in Zonkwa town, which is also the headquarters of Zangon Kataf Local Government Area.

Last Thursday, SaharaReporters reported that three minors were among nine people killed by bandits in Layin Danauta village, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

A local source, who first confirmed the attack, revealed that the three slain minors were daughters of one Alhaji Salisu Maiwada.

According to the source, the other victims included five married men and a young bachelor. Several others sustained varying degrees of injuries, with many said to be in critical condition and receiving treatment at nearby hospitals.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

At least 31 people died and several others were injured while scooping fuel from a petrol tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit

NewsWireNGR
-
0
At least 31 people died and several others were injured while scooping fuel from a petrol tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit

At least 31 people died and several others were injured while scooping fuel from a petrol tanker conveying Premium Motor Spirit, which exploded along the Bida-Agaie highway in Niger State on Tuesday.

According to a statement signed by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, the accident occurred around 2:40 pm near Essa Village via Katcha.

“There was a lone tanker vehicle accident along the Bida/Agaie highway, and as a result, the tanker conveying PMS fell by the roadside,” he said.

Abiodun added that residents rushed to the scene to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker, at which point it was suddenly engulfed in an inferno.

“Unfortunately, members of the public living around Essa village via Katcha rushed to the scene and were scooping PMS and in the process, the tanker suddenly engulfed in inferno.

“Forty-eight persons were affected by the fire, and among these victims, thirty-one persons lost their lives while others are still receiving treatment in various nearby hospitals.

“Three motorcycles were also burnt,” the spokesperson said.

Abiodun said officers and other security agencies were deployed to the scene for rescue operations.

He said further investigations are ongoing to identify the driver and owner of the tanker involved.

“Teams of policemen and other security agencies were moved to the scene for a rescue operation. Further investigation is ongoing to identify the driver and the owner of the said tanker,” Abiodun concluded.

Meanwhile, Federal Road Safety Corps told the News Agency of Nigeria that 35 persons are feared dead, while 46 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the explosion.

The Niger FRSC Sector Commander, Aishatu Sa’adu said the injured victims were evacuated to the Federal Medical Centre, Bida, with the support of FRSC personnel, villagers, and some good Samaritans.

She also warned members of the public against scooping fuel from accident scenes, describing it as a dangerous act that had claimed many lives in the past.

“It is God that gives wealth. People should avoid greed and be content with what God has given them,” she added.

An eyewitness told NAN that the accident occurred around 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Essan/Badeggi communities along the Bida–Agaie road in Katcha Local Government Area.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

Real Madrid winger Endrick is expected to leave Real Madrid on loan during the January transfer window

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Real Madrid winger Endrick is expected to leave Real Madrid on loan during the January transfer window

Real Madrid winger Endrick is expected to leave Real Madrid on loan during the January transfer window, with discussions already underway between the club and potential suitors.

According to a post by Fabrizio Romano, X post on Tuesday, “Endrick, expected to leave Real Madrid on loan in January, with talks already taking place. The Brazilian wants to play more also ahead of World Cup 2026… …and Real Madrid are understood to be open to a loan move for Endrick.”

Real Madrid secured his signing in late 2022, with the agreement that he would join the club after turning 18, in line with FIFA regulations.

He officially joined Real Madrid in July 2024, stepping into one of the most competitive attacking lineups in Europe. Since then, Endrick has seen limited game time, largely playing behind established stars like Vinícius Jr., Rodrygo.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as the club’s new Head Coach, with a contract running until the summer of 2027

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as the club’s new Head Coach, with a contract running until the summer of 2027

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Sean Dyche as the club’s new Head Coach, with a contract running until the summer of 2027.

In a statement obtained from the club’s X handle on Tuesday, the club said his appointment followed a thorough recruitment process led by Global Head of Football, Edu Gaspar, and Global Technical Director, George Syrianos.

“The former Forest youth player joins the Club on a contract running until the summer of 2027 and will take charge of his first match on Thursday night as The Reds take on FC Porto in the Europa League.

“Dyche will be joined by his experienced coaching team of Ian Woan and Steve Stone — both former Nottingham Forest players who together made more than 400 appearances for the Reds during the 1990s.

“A respected and experienced Premier League manager, Dyche brings the perfect blend of character, tactical acumen, and proven achievement to guide the Club through its next chapter. Having managed more than 330 Premier League matches in his career to date, Dyche has built teams defined by defensive organisation, resilience, and strength from set pieces —qualities that align closely with the current squad’s attributes and the Club’s footballing identity.

“As a former Forest youth player who lives locally, Dyche also has a deep understanding of the values and pride of Forest and its supporters. With his character, tactical acumen, and man-management skills, his appointment represents the best opportunity for a successful and competitive season across both domestic and European competitions,” Nottingham Forest stated.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

In Kano State, court force two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai-wushirya and Basira Yar-guda to get married within 60 days

NewsWireNGR
-
0
In Kano State, court force two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai-wushirya and Basira Yar-guda to get married within 60 days

The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced its plan for the wedding of two popular TikTok content creators, Idris Mai-wushirya and Basira Yar-guda, after a magistrate court directed it to marry them off within 60 days.

The court’s order followed recent viral videos by the TikTokers, which the state Films and Censorship Board deemed ‘immoral’ and ‘indecent.’

The videos showed the content creators sharing romantic gestures, which authorities deemed contrary to the state’s moral and religious values.

On Monday, a magistrate, Halima Wali, ruled that failing to conduct the marriage within the specified timeframe would be considered contempt of court.

The court also mandated the Chairman of the Kano State Films and Video Censorship Board to oversee the implementation of the marriage order.

The two TikTokers were recently arraigned in court for allegedly producing and distributing obscene content on social media.

Mr Mai-wushirya was earlier remanded in prison after the clips showing him engaging in what authorities described as “immoral and demeaning acts” with the female content creator went viral.

The state censorship board stated that the videos violated state laws prohibiting the production and distribution of sexually suggestive or obscene materials.

Wedding plan

The hisbah commander, Aminu Daurawa, said hisbah had invited the parents of the TikTokers as part of the wedding arrangements, as directed by the court.

Daurawa said the relatives of the groom have responded to the invitation. However, they are still waiting for the parents and or relatives of the bride from Zamfara State for their consent before the wedding.

Daurawa said the intending couple will undergo a medical check-up and drug test as mandated by Kano State laws before finalising the wedding.

The hisbah can finalise the wedding in two weeks, announcing that a volunteer has deposited N250,000 as bride price as part of his donation.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

Borno commits suicide after she was forced into Marriage

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Borno commits suicide after she was forced into Marriage

Tragedy struck in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday evening as a young woman reportedly took her own life after being forced by her father to marry one of his friends.

The heartbreaking incident was made public by renowned counter-insurgency and security analyst Zagazola Makama, who shared details of the case on Monday.

According to Makama, the victim, whose identity has yet to be officially released, ended her life shortly after the forced wedding arrangement was concluded.

“Tragedy struck in Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State on Sunday evening, when a young woman reportedly took her own life after being forced by her father to marry one of his friends,” Makama stated

Crediting sources, Makama said the incident occurred at about 6:20 p.m., when the young woman, said to have been under emotional distress, ended her life following pressure from her family to proceed with the arranged marriage.

A local child protection volunteer identified as Bukar Fantami Gubio, also confirmed the incident to Makama and described it as deeply unfortunate and heartbreaking.

He explained that the deceased had previously made it clear she did not want to marry the man chosen by her father, saying she was already in love with someone else of her own choice.

“The emotional pain and pressure she went through as a result of this forced marriage pushed her into taking her own life. It is truly a sad situation that calls for urgent action,” Gubio was quoted as saying.

He called on human rights organisations, law enforcement agencies, and relevant authorities to investigate the incident and take immediate action to ensure justice and prevent similar occurrences.

According to the report, Gubio also appealed to parents and community leaders to respect the rights and choices of young women in marital decisions, stressing that forced marriages remain a major violation of human rights.

“This tragedy is a reminder of the urgent need to protect the rights, freedom, and dignity of young women against all forms of abuse and coercion,” he added.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

“Sommie Maduagwu, did not and would never jump from a building,” – Arise TV journalist father calls for thorough investigation

NewsWireNGR
-
0
“Sommie Maduagwu, did not and would never jump from a building,” – Arise TV journalist father calls for thorough investigation

Engineer Ifeanyi Maduagwu, the father of the late Arise TV journalist, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, has urged the police and other security agencies to uncover the factual circumstances surrounding his daughter’s death.

He insisted that the accounts being circulated “don’t add up.”

Somtochukwu tragically died on the night of September 29 after unidentified assailants attacked her residence in Katampe, Abuja, the Nigerian capital.

According to reports, she fell from a three-storey building while attempting to flee from the attackers. However, her father has strongly refuted the account.

Speaking in an interview with BBC Igbo in Port Harcourt, Mr. Maduagwu maintained that his daughter’s death was suspicious and demanded a thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

“What I know is that my daughter, Sommie Tochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, did not and would never jump from a building,” he said.

“I believe my daughter was killed.”

The grieving father described his daughter as intelligent, lively, and someone afraid of heights.

“Sommie loved her life so much. If you keep Sommie on top of a table and ask her to jump down, she can’t jump down, let alone jumping down from a three-storey building. That is a lie. I want the police to investigate the incident properly to unravel the truth because the truth is still hidden,” he said.

He lamented that she didn’t get timely help after the incident.

“I heard that when it happened, they called for help, but none came quickly,” he said.

“Even when she was taken to the hospital, they delayed attending to her because they asked for identification papers. All those things broke my heart.”

Her father recalled his last conversation with her.

“We talked about so many things, but what made me happy was that she said she was ready to settle down soon,” he said.

“Somtochukwu cared about others. When she woke up, all she thought about was how to make life better for people. She always said she wanted to change how things are done in Nigeria. She wanted to go into politics someday, maybe even become a senator.”

The remains of the late Sommie on Saturday were laid to rest amid tears in her hometown of Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Sommie was buried after a solemn funeral Mass held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, Agulu.

The funeral drew a large crowd of mourners, including family members, friends, colleagues, and dignitaries, including the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi.

Delivering a homily during the service, Rev. Fr. Peter Ezewuzie of St. Theresa’s Parish urged the grieving family to find comfort in faith, describing the late journalist’s life as one of purpose and impact.

“The Lord who created us knows the beginning from the end. He is all-knowing, and some of you may be unhappy that a life has been cut short, but you won’t know if that is how God planned it,” Ezewuzie said.

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

Pastor alleges Terrorists killed seven of my brothers, burnt down his house, and slaughtered 150 of his church members in a devastating and unprovoked attack

NewsWireNGR
-
0
Pastor alleges Terrorists killed seven of my brothers, burnt down his house, and slaughtered 150 of his church members in a devastating and unprovoked attack

A pastor serving with the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, in Maiyanga village in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Rev. Yakubu Mutong, has narrated how Fulani militants killed seven of his brothers, burnt down his house, and slaughtered 150 of his church members in a devastating and unprovoked attack.

Rev. Mutong, who narrated his bitter experience and that of the people in the communities, said he personally lost seven of his brothers to the killer terrorists who struck the Maiyanga village and 10 other villages in coordinated attacks on the night of December 24th, 2024.

He added that by the time they were done with the attacks, the militants had succeeded in slaughtering over 150 people, burned down several houses, including churches, properties, and foodstuffs.

Speaking in an emotion-laden voice, Rev. Muton said:

“My name is Rev. Yakubu Mutong, I am a pastor with the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN. This is my village, Maiyanga. Maiyanga is in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State, Nigeria. What really happened here is that…

“Not only here in this village were affected by this crisis. More than 11 villages were affected and Maiyanga happened to be one of the affected villages. And in these villages, it is the same nature of attacks that were carried out.

“The killing, the maiming of people, slaughtering them and burning their houses, properties, and their foodstuffs. From the records we collected, we have over 150 people who were killed in one day, which was on 24th December, 2024.

“It was supposed to be a Christmas but for us, there was nothing to celebrate. It was a mournful Christmas because of what happened to us.

“As you can see, I am standing here in front of my house in my village that was burnt down by the militants. I lost everything in the house, including food and all the furniture.

“Even the church close by was burnt including the pastorium. Everything about us here in this village is in confusion, as you can see.

“Everything in this village has been destroyed but we thank God that some of us are still alive. Personally, I have lost seven of my brothers to this crisis.”

Play

For marketing and advertising, or publishing your promotional content, contact us at [email protected]

1...232425...4,398Page 24 of 4,398