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Tinubu Mourns 40 Tijaniyya Members Killed in Kaduna Crash, Urges Road Safety
President Bola Tinubu expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 40 members of the Tijaniyya Movement, who lost their lives in a devastating auto accident.
The crash occurred on Sunday as the victims were returning from Kwandari in Plateau State, where they had gathered to celebrate Maulud in Saminaka, Kaduna State.
Their bus tragically collided with a truck in Lere, Kaduna State, leaving many others seriously injured.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu conveyed heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, as well as to the people and governments of both Kaduna and Plateau States.
He shared in the grief of the Tijaniyya Movement and acknowledged the profound loss to the community.
The President also took a moment to pray for the souls of those who perished in the accident and wished a quick recovery for the injured.
In light of this heartbreaking event, he called on the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) to step up its efforts in monitoring highways across the country.
He emphasized the urgent need to improve road safety measures to prevent future accidents and safeguard the lives of Nigerians travelling on the nation’s highways.
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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