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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.
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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