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Deadly School Shooting in Georgia: 14-Year-Old Suspect in Custody
In a tragic turn of events on Wednesday, a shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, has resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including two teachers and two teenage students.
The incident unfolded when a 14-year-old shooter, identified as Colt Gray, opened fire on the school grounds, causing chaos and grief in this southern U.S. community.
The victims have been named as Christina Irimie, 53, and Richard Aspinwall, 39, both dedicated teachers at the school.
The teenage students who lost their lives were Christian Angulo and Mason Schermerhorn, both 14 years old.
The shooting also left nine others injured, including a teacher and eight students, who are reported to be in serious condition.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) provided details about the incident during a press briefing on Wednesday night.
They revealed that Colt Gray, who is a student at Apalachee High School, was apprehended by law enforcement officers within minutes of the shooting.
Gray is now in custody and faces charges of murder. Given the severity of the crime, he will be tried as an adult.
The shooting has deeply shaken the community, and the authorities are working diligently to address the aftermath and ensure justice is served.
The GBI confirmed that Gray was expected to be formally booked on Wednesday night, marking a sombre day for the school and the broader community.
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Lagos Police React to Alleged Extortion of Dispatch Riders on Coastal Road
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
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Ogun State Declares Tuesday Public Holiday to Mark 50th Anniversary
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
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Public Reacts as Dino Melaye Criticises Nigeria’s Economy While Abroad
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
