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Suspected Herdsmen Kill Four

Suspected Herdsmen Kill Four

Suspected herdsmen kill four in another Plateau attack

Four persons have been reportedly killed by gunmen suspected to be herdsmen who allegedly attacked the Renwienku village of Miango District in Bassa Local Government Area in Plateau State on Monday.

The President of Irigwe Development Association (IDA) Prince Robert Ashi Dodo, who confirmed the attack on Tuesday, said the assailants invaded the village in the early hours of the day and inflicted injuries on the victims who were mainly middle-aged, which led to their death

The victims, according to Dodo, were all male and “elderly men who could not flee the community when the suspected herdsmen” invaded the community.

Dodo added that incident was compounded when mourners were attacked on their way to bury a dead kinsman.

But in reacting to the news, the Fulani community in Plateau State denied any involvement in the incident, but rather accused the Irigwe people of killing a herdsman who was grazing his cattle during the weekend.

The Miyetti Allah leader in the state, Nura Mohammad, described the incident as unfortunate in spite of the ongoing peace efforts in the state.

In a statement refuting the IDA story, Muhammad said:

“On Sunday, a 13-years-old herder identified as Musa Saleh was ambushed and killed by suspected Irigwe militia around Kpachudu district, Jebbo- Miango Bassa LGA of Plateau State, while on peaceful grazing.

“The killing of young Saleh came barely 48-hrs after the Irigwe Development Association (IDA), issued a press release denying that the Irigwe have signed a peace accord with Fulani at the Plateau State Goverment House, after a strategic stakeholders meeting with the Executive Governor Simon Bako Lalong in Little Rayfeild.”

The State Police Command spokesman, DSP Gabriel Ubah, also confirmed the recent attack, adding that the Commissioner of Police in the state has ordered more personnel to be deployed to the areas to restore peace.

According to him, investigations have commenced to fish out perpetrators of the dastardly act.

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NiMET predicts haziness across the country from Sunday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted haziness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, envisaged moderate dust haze on Sunday with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the northern region of the country.

It expected localised visibilities of less than or equal to 1km over parts of Yobe, Kano, Katsina, Gombe, Bauchi, Kaduna, Jigawa and Niger.

It added that parts of Kogi, Kwara and Benue will experience a few clouds in a hazy atmosphere.

According to it, in the southern parts of the country, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the entire region with prospects of afternoon or evening.

The agency said that thunderstorms are expected over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ondo, Edo and Delta.

It predicted moderate dust haze on Monday with a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over the northern and North Central region of the country.

However, parts of Kogi, Kwara and Benue will experience a few clouds in a hazy atmosphere.

In the southern region, cloudy skies with spells of sunshine are expected over the entire region with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms are expected over parts of Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa and Delta

NiMet said moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is anticipated over the northern and North Central region of the country on Tuesday.

The agency forecast spells of sunshine over the entire region with prospects of afternoon or evening thunderstorms over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Oyo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Bayelsa, Ondo, Edo and Delta.

It further said that dust particles are in suspension, urging the public to take necessary precautions.

It advised people with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues to be cautious of the present weather conditions.

The agency also urged airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports from NiMet’s office for effective planning of their operations.

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Ogun government seals petrol station for alleged underground water pollution

The Ogun State Environmental Protection Agency (OGEPA) has sealed Arolat Petrol Station, located along Ayetoro Roundabout Road in Abeokuta, over alleged underground water pollution.

This action follows a petition submitted by the Foursquare Gospel Church, situated beside the petrol station, according to Farouk Akintunde, Special Adviser to the Governor on Environmental Protection.

The petition claimed that the church’s only water source, a well, had been contaminated with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).

Akintunde stated that the agency’s enforcement team sealed the petrol station to conduct a thorough investigation. The probe will assess the areas affected, the extent of the contamination, and the current status of the underground water.

“As a responsive and responsible agency, the safety and wellbeing of our people is paramount and must not be compromised for any reason,” Akintunde emphasized.

The facility will remain sealed until the investigation is concluded.

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NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, haziness

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies on Monday in a hazy atmosphere over both the northern and North central regions of the country throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period in the southern region.

“For Tuesday, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the North and North Central states throughout the
forecast period.

”In the southern region, patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere is expected over the region throughout the forecast period.

”There are prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Delta, Lagos, Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states,” it said.

NiMet predicted sunny and hazy skies over the North and North Central regions throughout
the forecast period on Wednesday.

According to NiMet, hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds are expected over the South during the forecast period.

It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Lagos, Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa States later in the day.

“The agency urged the public to take necessary precaution as dust particles are in suspension.
People with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.

“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”

NiMet advised the residents to stay informed through its weather updates and to visit its website.

(NAN)

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