Top Headlines from Nigerian Newspapers – December 30, 2023
Good morning! Here’s a summary of key stories from Nigerian Newspapers for this Saturday morning:
1. Inspector-General of Police Visits Plateau State After Christmas Eve Attacks
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, visited Plateau State following the attacks on 25 communities by gunmen on Christmas Eve, resulting in over 150 deaths. Expressing shock over the killings, the IG ordered the commencement of a special operation to curb further attacks and killings in the state.
2. South-West Governors Plan Befitting Burial for Late Ondo Governor Akeredolu
South-West governors announced plans to set up a committee for the befitting burial of the late governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, who passed away in a German hospital after a prolonged illness.
3. House of Representatives Speaker Urges Dialogue for South-East Peace
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, encouraged Igbo leaders to engage with the Federal Government to address legitimate grievances. The call came during the launch of the Peace in the South East Project, initiated by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu.
4. Terrorist Attack Claims Life of NSCDC Officer in Maiduguri-Damaturu
An officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps lost his life due to the bombing of three power transmission towers by terrorists along the Maiduguri-Damaturu route, as announced by the Transmission Company of Nigeria.
5. Six Killed in Gombe Road Accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed the death of six persons in a road accident in Jekadefari, Gombe metropolis. The accident occurred on Friday morning, according to the Gombe State Sector Command.
6. FCT Police Command Arrests 23 Suspects for Armed Robbery and Rape
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command apprehended 23 suspects involved in armed robbery, “one-chance” syndicates, and rape during December. Commissioner of Police Haruna Garba disclosed this while parading the suspects in Abuja.
7. PDP Urges Tinubu to Visit Scene of Plateau Killings
The Peoples Democratic Party called on President Bola Tinubu to visit the scene of the Christmas Eve killings by gunmen in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi communities of Plateau State. The party questioned the failure of intelligence before and during the coordinated killing.
8. Pressure Mounts on Ondo State Governor Ayedatiwa Over Deputy’s Choice
Ondo State Governor Lucky Ayedatiwa faces pressure from various groups in the state over his choice of deputy. Stakeholders are conveying messages on who would serve the state and the APC better as deputy, enhancing the party’s fortunes in the upcoming governorship election.
9. Security Intervention Thwarts Potential Massacre in Plateau State
Swift intervention by security forces in Plateau State on Thursday night prevented a potential massacre in Bokkos Local Government Area. Bandits had laid siege to Budel in the Tangur district, burning and destroying homes.
10. Gunmen Attack PDP Chieftain’s Convoy in Anambra, Killing Two Policemen
Gunmen attacked the convoy of PDP chieftain Chief Chris Uba in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State. Though Uba escaped in his bulletproof vehicle, two policemen in his convoy were fatally shot by the assailants.
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