A violent attack occurred on Saturday in Marit village, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the deaths of at least five miners and injuring two others. The incident was confirmed by Rwang Tengwong, spokesman of the Berom Youth Moulders-Association (BYM). The attack happened around 1 pm amid high tension in some parts of the state.
A cholera outbreak at the Kurmawa Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kano State has resulted in the deaths of two inmates. The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) confirmed the outbreak in a statement on Saturday, stating that laboratory tests conducted on September 23 confirmed the outbreak. The Service’s spokesman, Chief Superintendent of Corrections, JN Osuji, disclosed the information.
Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, describing it as one of the most ruinous governments Nigeria has endured. In a statement issued on his behalf, Atiku accused Tinubu of making everyday life “punishingly expensive” and still borrowing with “an extraordinary appetite”. Atiku’s statement was released by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communications of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council.
The death toll from the diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has risen to 31, with 469 suspected cases recorded across 10 local government areas of the state. Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nicholas Ba’amlong, disclosed this during a press briefing on the outbreak in Jos. The state government has been working to contain the outbreak and provide medical care to affected individuals.
The campaign organization of the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Oyo State, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has accused Governor Seyi Makinde of paralyzing the state’s 33 local government areas. However, the state government has dismissed the claim as misleading and challenged Alli’s camp to provide evidence to support its allegation. The development is part of the ongoing political activities in the state.
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspected members of a syndicate allegedly involved in the diversion of imported goods worth more than N20 billion over the past 19 years. The suspects, identified as Lateef Jamiu, Abubakar Amadu, Aliu Olanshile, Opeyemi Oyewale, Hassana Malami, and Hassana Haruna, were arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following complaints by importers over missing consignments.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Drug Enforcement Authority of the United Arab Emirates to strengthen the fight against drug trafficking between the two countries. The agreement was signed in Abu Dhabi, UAE, and aims to enhance cooperation and coordination in combating drug-related crimes. Additionally, troops of Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke have rescued six kidnap victims around Gbise community in the Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
Key points
- The death toll from the diphtheria outbreak in Plateau State has risen to 31.
- At least five miners have been killed in an attack in Plateau State.
- The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six suspects over the diversion of imported goods worth over N20 billion.
