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Secret Service Failed to Act on Warning About Suspicious Individual Before Shooting at Trump Rally
The U.S. Secret Service was warned about Thomas Matthew Crooks, deemed a “threat” just 10 minutes before former President Donald Trump took the stage at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Despite the alert, Trump proceeded with his speech.
Earlier, Crooks had been flagged as a suspicious character due to a rangefinder and backpack.
However, he was not detained, and security lapses allowed him to roam freely. Crooks eventually opened fire, killing an ex-firefighter, wounding Trump, and injuring two others.
Criticism has been directed at the Secret Service for failing to secure a known-risk building’s roof and not acting on multiple warnings about Crooks, leading to calls for the resignation of Secret Service chief Kimberly Cheatle.
It was reported that former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan has allegedly purchased a presidential candidate form for the 2027 elections.
It can be noted that Jonathan served as Nigeria’s president from 2010 to 2015.
This information was revealed by Sani Useni, a special assistant who made the claim. Many reacted to the news, with some expressing interest in seeing Jonathan return to power after staying relatively quiet politically since his administration ended.
However, Jonathan has not yet addressed the public or officially shared any presidential ambition.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the recent abduction incident in Oyo State.
It can be recalled that schools were attacked by armed men, with some teachers and students reportedly taken. Some people were also killed during the attack.
CAN cried out on behalf of the public, stating “It is intolerable, disgraceful and utterly unacceptable that Nigerian children can no longer sit safely in classrooms without the fear of being kidnapped by armed gangs.”
The organisation also stated that Nigerians are tired of constantly mourning and questioning when something will finally be done to stop the violence.
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that seven teachers were abducted following a recent attack on a school in the state.
It was also shared that the number of students taken is still being investigated.
The governor further revealed that some people were killed during the attack and abduction.
He also added “With the pressure on the terrorists and the bandits in the North-West, they will keep moving southward.”
“When you have pressure in one place, we must be prepared on this side to either repel or neutralise any terrorists fleeing the pressure points.”
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