Plateau Killings: Pope Francis Prays For Victims, Says “May God Free Nigeria From These Horrors”

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11 months ago

January 1, 2024

Pope Francis has said a prayer for Nigeria over the worsening insecurity in Plateau state.

Recall that over 150 persons, on Christmas Eve, were killed in attacks by gunmen on communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs of the north-central state.

The attacks, which snowballed into Christmas Day, left houses razed and properties looted across some 17 communities.

A week after the attack, three persons died following a case of attempted kidnapping in Durbi village of Jos East LGA.

Alfred Alabo, state police spokesperson, confirmed the development to TheCable on Monday.

Although there were reports that the casualties were as a result of a fresh attack in the state, Alabo dismissed them.

“There was no attack, there was an attempted kidnap which is what happens throughout the country. Even though we have a very low rate here, we have reduced it to bare minimum,” he said.

“It was a kidnap where they killed a father and son although it was the son they went to kidnap but they tried to fight them off. In the process, the 80-year-old father was killed alongside the son.

“Upon sighting the police at the scene, the kidnappers fled but a stray bullet hit one of the kidnappers, making three.”

Asked if progress has been made in nabbing the rest of the gang, Alabo said the police recovered materials from the scene that would aid the investigations and added that arrests would be made soon.

Reacting to the incidents in a tweet on New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis asked global citizens to join him in prayers “for the victims of the severe violence”.

“May God free Nigeria from these horrors!” he added.

“Let us also pray for those who lost their lives in the explosion of a tanker truck in Liberia.”

After the attacks, President Bola Tinubu condemned the incidents and directed security operatives to arrest perpetrators of the killings.

However, there are concerns that the investigations are at a measured pace.

On Saturday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), asked the federal government to intensify efforts in delivering justice.

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JUST IN: Court Remands Yahaya Bello In EFCC Custody Amid Alleged N110bn Fraud Case

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November 27, 2024

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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court has remanded Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi, in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Bello was arraigned on a 16-count charge related to alleged money laundering on Wednesday.

He pleaded not guilty to all the charges.

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First Phase Of 10,800-Bed Hostel In LASU Ready — Tokunbo Wahab

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November 27, 2024

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The first phase of a 10,800-bed hostel project at the Lagos State University (LASU) is now ready for inauguration, according to Tokunbo Wahab, former special adviser to the governor on education.

Wahab, who is now commissioner for environment and water resources in Lagos, describes the project as ambitious and transformative.

“ It remains one of the most ambitious and transformative projects undertaken during my time as the Special Adviser to the Governor on Education,” he wrote on X.

“It was executed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangement which involves seven reputable investors.”

Wahab commended Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Lagos governor, for his leadership and continuous support.

“Proud of the work done here and to have been a part of this special one,” he added.

“Through the grace of God and the unwavering support and the dedication of the Lagos State Office of Public-Private Partnerships, the relentless efforts of the management staff of LASU, led by Vice Chancellor Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, and the cooperation of other key stakeholders, the first phase of this landmark project has now been completed.”

Wahab emphasized that the project showcases the state government’s commitment to leveraging public-private partnerships to address critical infrastructure needs in the education sector.

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JUST IN: Yahaya Bello Pleads Not Guilty In Alleged N110bn Fraud Case

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November 27, 2024

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Former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to the 16-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over his alleged involvement in a N110 billion fraud.

Bello was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Maryanne Anenih of the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja.

The former Kogi governor had been declared wanted by the EFCC in April 2024.

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