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Governor Bago Bans Trucks on Dikko Bridge After Deadly Tanker Explosion
Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has ordered an immediate ban on heavy-duty trucks using the one-way route through Dikko Bridge after a horrific tanker explosion at Dikko Junction in Suleja Local Government Area.
The explosion, which occurred on Saturday, claimed over 80 lives, many of whom were attempting to scoop fuel from the overturned tanker.
Governor Bago, during his visit to the site of the tragedy, expressed deep sorrow and described the incident as a painful reminder of the dangers posed by reckless behavior.
To prevent such disasters in the future, the governor announced that vehicles from the Maje axis would no longer be permitted to use the one-way route over Dikko Bridge.
Instead, they must take the alternative route beneath the bridge and make a U-turn. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has been tasked with enforcing this directive, with additional support from transport unions to ensure compliance.
Governor Bago linked the frequent accidents in the area to delays in the completion of the Minna-Suleja road project. He urged the federal government to accelerate the work.
In a bid to support the injured, the governor ordered the redeployment of doctors from Minna hospitals to Suleja General Hospital, where many victims are receiving treatment.
He assured the families of the deceased and the injured that the state government would do everything possible to provide support during this difficult time.
A viral clip has made its way online showing a police officer in Delta State shooting a suspect who had already been restrained.
It can be noted that the suspect was pleading, claiming he had been framed and deceived, and said he would lead them to the right place.
However, while he was pleading, the police officer shot him. The officer later stated that the suspect was armed with a gun.
It was later revealed that the police officer has been arrested, as it is against the law to shoot a restrained suspect.
It was reported by the Kogi State Government that 24 children were abducted from an orphanage home. It was shared that this happened on the 26th of April, Sunday, and gunmen were seen in the area that day.
The information was shared by the Commissioner of Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who shared this sad news and described it as unfortunate.
“We condemn in strong terms the abduction of innocent children from an orphanage, the government is working closely with security operatives to ensure their safe return,”
Ghanaian media personality Afia Schwarzenegger speaks on the xenophobia issues occurring around Africans in South Africa.
She stated that Ghana is not the same as Nigeria and shared that if such issues happen to Ghanaians in South Africa, they will speak up and not keep quiet. She added that they will react.
“Ghana is not like Nigeria and we won’t hesitate to return the stupid favour.”
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