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Tragic Accident Claims Two University Students in Cross River State
Six university students were traveling to their hometown in Ogoja following their institution’s two-week closure to prevent participation in the August 1 hardship protest.
A source confirmed to Punch that two students, from the Departments of Guidance and Counselling, and Biochemistry, lost their lives in the accident at Ikom.
“Yesterday, some of the students finished their exams and were heading to Ogoja. At Ikom, their vehicle had an accident. About six of them were involved. Two girls and one boy were brought in unconscious, and sadly, one girl and the boy died this morning,” the source said.
Two students remain hospitalized, while the other two sustained minor injuries.
The university announced the break to ensure student safety amid the planned nationwide protest. Academic activities are set to resume on August 12, 2024.
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Newly Installed Transformer in Jos Community Vandalized Days After Installation
A newly installed transformer in Rikkos Yarkasu, Jos North, Plateau State, meant to improve power supply, has been vandalized just days after being set up by Jos Electricity Distribution (JED).
Community members allege that the delay in connecting power led to the looting, as vandals exploited the power outage.
Shapiu Usman, a youth leader, noted that the community had been in darkness for eight months.
JED’s Regional Manager, Engr. Kabiru Lawal, confirmed the transformer’s N24 million cost, explaining the delay resulted from unpaid community debts.
He added that transformer theft has surged recently, with 80 units reported vandalized across the region following a power disruption in the 330kV transmission line between Enugu and Benue.
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Amotekun Corps Arrests Ogun Man Over Staged Kidnapping to Escape N1 Million Debt
The Ogun State Amotekun Corps has arrested Enitan Awoyemi, a 41-year-old resident of Irolu-Remo, for allegedly staging his own kidnapping to avoid repaying a N1 million gambling debt.
According to Brigadier General Alade Adedigba (retd.), Awoyemi’s wife reported receiving a call from her husband, claiming he had been abducted and that his captors demanded a N5 million ransom.
Investigations revealed Awoyemi’s debt stemmed from gambling losses after a previous N6 million lottery win, which he spent on a Toyota Corolla and a motorcycle. Unable to repay his debts, he allegedly faked his kidnapping.
Awoyemi was tracked and arrested by Amotekun officers, along with the Vigilantes Group of Nigeria, at Irolu Okada Park. Officers noticed a strong insecticide odor on him, suggesting a possible suicide attempt. He was taken to Rufina Private Hospital for treatment and will be handed over to the police once discharged.
The Amotekun Commander praised community support in the arrest and urged vigilance, stressing the importance of public cooperation in ensuring safety and security in Ogun State.
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Chinese Man Tears Naira Notes in Front of Lagos Officials After Business Premises Sealed
A Chinese man, for reasons known only to him, tore some Naira notes in front of Lagos government officials after they sealed his business premises due to law violations.
The incident took place at a Chinese company opposite Eko Kate along the Lekki-Epe expressway.
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