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Gunmen kill police inspector, two others in Nassarawa, cart away rifle   By: Zagazola Makama    Gunmen have killed a police inspector and two civilians during an attack on a patrol team in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, the police have confirmed.   Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred on Dec. 14, 2025, at about 6:30 p.m. along Ajimaka Village road en route to Rukubi town.   According to the sources, the patrol team, attached...

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Seven Killed, Kafin Hausa Chairman Injured in Jigawa Auto Crash   By: Zagazola Makama    Seven persons have died while the Chairman of Kafin Hausa Local Government Area sustained injuries following a fatal motor accident along the Malam Madori–Hadejia Road in Jigawa State.   Police sources said the accident occurred at about 9:45 p.m. on May 18, 2026, at Kashin Dila Junction involving a Toyota Starlet and a black Mercedes-Benz GLK vehicle.   According to the...

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Beninese national arrested for alleged ritual activity at accident scene in Ogun By: Zagazola Makama A 55-year-old man has been arrested in Ogun State for allegedly attempting to remove ashes from the burnt remains of a fatal accident victim in what is suspected to be a ritual-related act. Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred on Friday at Jibowu Village, where Ogunsola Ayobami, 45, died in a car crash and was burnt beyond recognition. Later that evening, at about 5:45 p.m., the...

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Bayelsa Assembly Suspends Sagbama LGA Chairperson, Vice Chairman By Zagazola Makama The Bayelsa State House of Assembly has approved the suspension of the Chairperson of Sagbama Local Government Area, Hon. Alice Allen Tangi, and her Vice Chairman, Hon. Sufade Jefferson Tobi, over alleged gross misconduct. The suspension was approved during plenary on Aug. 18, following a motion considered by members of the State House of Assembly. According to sources , the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon....

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