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Today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers:
1. Assassination Attempt on Kogi State Governor The Kogi State Government announced that an assassination attempt was made on the state governor, Yahaya Bello, just a few kilometers away from Abuja. The attack occurred around 4 pm on Sunday, October 22, 2023. The State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, released an official statement regarding the incident.
2. Nigerian Army Operations In Imo State, the Nigerian Army confirmed the elimination of a suspected member of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra and the Eastern Security Network. The army also apprehended a suspected escapee from the Jos jailbreak, Chimezie Chukwu, during separate operations in the South East region.
3. Foiled Same-Sex Wedding in Gombe The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State Command, successfully thwarted plans for a same-sex wedding. They arrested 76 individuals in connection with the event.
4. Fatal Auto Crash on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Tragedy struck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway at the Kara Bus Stop section as an auto crash claimed the lives of at least five people on Sunday. Approximately 15 others sustained various injuries and are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
5. Grandmother Arrested for Alleged Child Trafficking In Anambra State, a grandmother named Oluchukwu Nwosu, from Nkwelle, Oyi Local Government Area, is in police custody for allegedly selling a newborn for N50,000. The baby was born out of wedlock to the suspect’s daughter, Ijeoma, who raised the alarm leading to the arrest.
6. Nullification of Senate Minority Leader’s Victory The Court of Appeal in Abuja nullified the victory of the Senate Minority Leader, Simon Mwadkwon, who represents Plateau North Senatorial District. A three-member panel of justices ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct a fresh election in the senatorial district within 90 days.
7. Benue State Police Warning on Protests The Benue State police command issued a warning against approving any form of protest in the state at this time. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, made this announcement, citing knowledge of a planned protest by a group of individuals in the state.
8. Attack on Customs House in Yobe State Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked a customs house in Geidam town, Yobe State, resulting in the tragic death of one officer identified as Usman Gombe. The insurgents arrived at the customs house late on Saturday night, opening fire.
9. Neutralization of Notorious Bandit Leader Troops of the 33 Brigade neutralized the leader of a notorious bandit group terrorizing residents of Ningi Local Government, Bauchi State. The notorious bandit, known as Ya’u, was killed in an ambush set for him and his group at a crossing point in Bura, Ningi.
10. Third Mainland Bridge Reopens The Federal Government, late on Sunday evening, reopened the Third Mainland Bridge barely 24 hours after its closure for palliative work. Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, expressed satisfaction with the repairs, assuring motorists of a smooth ride until the commencement of comprehensive rehabilitation in January 2024
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