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humanitarian, Martins Vincent dos aka Vid Darkman has apparently threatened
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the media, especially those he referred to as bloggers not to use his video contents on their page. And if they do,
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he would report the video to the management of social media platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Tik Tok among
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other online platforms. the video or videos were published and ensured the video or videos are brought down or
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removed. He stated this on Tuesday noon in a 9 minutes video wherein he accused
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the media especially those he referred to as bloggers of not joining hands with him and others to launch massive
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campaign and awareness when Ruth Otbbor was alive. the sister of the Big Brother Nigeria season 7 winner Ejuma Otabore
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aka Fina who allegedly needed more attention and care from Dangote group of
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company owned by Africa richest man Hiko Dangote whose truck hit Ruth Otabbor few
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days after the accident victim Ruth Otabore rounded off her examinations as a final year student of federal poly
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techchnic in ai but according to Veridman soon after the death of the accident victim was announced on Sunday,
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bloggers started publishing the news stories massively. Continuing, Vid Darkman accused Fina of being a greedy
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person saying Fina wrote a demand list of 1 billion naira to Dangote even when
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she has not visited her sister in the hospital to know the true picture of her condition. In a swift reaction, a
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well-known sex educator who uses raw words to pass across her teachings, Izzy
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Bay aka Ekia Queen condemned the act of Vid Darkman, saying it was the alleged
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greed of Fina that killed her sister with Ekia Queen accusing Vidman of being a liar who is trying to cause more pains
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to the berieved Fina even when he knows her sister just died less than 48 hours
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ago. Earlier before today, when the accident victim Ruth Otabbor was still
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alive, Vid Darkman published a video narrating how Fina allegedly betrayed him when Dangote group invited her for
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possible settlement. After Verid Darkman and many others in the society took to their social media page to campaign and
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protest over the Dangote truck accident reportedly leading to immediate amputation of the two legs of the female
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victim, Ruth Otto Vidman said when Fina got the attention of Dangote group, Fina
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sent a message to him that the Dangote group requested that they don't want him Vid Darkman in the discussion. an action
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Vid Darkman considered to be that Fina was the one that betrayed him apparently because of money. It is yet to be
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ascertained if truly the Dangote group rejected Vid Darkman in the discussion. But if the claim is confirmed to be
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true, we believe the Dangote group may have rejected Vid Darkman because Vid Darkman apparently insulted the person
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and the personality of Aliko Dangote, the founder of the Dangote group while he was protesting over the accident. In
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the 9-minute video on Tuesday, Vidman withdrew his earlier statement and a
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threat he had issued that if anything happened to Fina's sister, he would travel to Aouchi and ensure Dangote
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operations were shut down in Achi. He said on Tuesday that he would no longer travel to Aouchi because of Fina's
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sister. Adding that if Dangote truck hit another person, he would do what he had
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earlier said. He said he decided not to travel to Rouchi to keep to his words so
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that people will not accuse him of creating contents for the purpose of making money on social media.
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Indirectly, Vid Darkman was apparently referring to Ekia Queen who had accused and described Vid Darkman as a mere
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contents creator who she also accused of being a manipulator. Ekia Queen called
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out Vid Darkman with a sustained day and night social media campaign, describing
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Vid Darkman as a mere content creator after she accused Vid Darkman of requesting YouTube to remove her video.
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Allegation Vid Darkman did not deny. Vid Aman said she was the one that violated
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the copyright law by using his video. But Ekia Queen said the video was a
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meaningfully enhanced video content which she did voice over in reaction to the statements made by Vid Darkman in
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the video. Reacting to the Vid Darkman statement against Fina on Tuesday in a
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5-minute video, Hea Queen said that one should pray that someone whose words are widely accepted in the society should
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not tell lies against you. the way and mana verid darkman on Tuesday took to his social media page to allegedly tell
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lies against Fina. According to Ekia Queen, the situation Fina found herself,
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anybody would definitely demand money as compensation in order for the family to be able to take care of their sister.
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Hence, she described the Vidman statement as emotional blackmail made with intent to cause more pains to Fina
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even when Fina is still in the period of mourning. We have reported that the management of Dangote group says they
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are saddened over the death of Ruth Otto, the sister of Big Brother Niger season 7 winner Euba Otbor aka Fina,
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saying they had concluded all arrangements and made all necessary efforts to fly the accident victim
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abroad for the continuation of her medical treatment. But the company was waiting for her doctors to certify her
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fit for air travel. The company owned by Aliko Dangote, the Africa richest man. According to Forbes, made the statement
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in a press release issued few minutes ago after the death of the new graduant from Federal Polytenic Ini was announced
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by her family through their lawyer, Barrista Justice Shean Ojino of Echo Solicitors and Advocates, saying the
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graduate who was knocked down alongside her motorcycle rider by a truck owned by Dangote Group in Achi community earlier
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this month passed on exactly 6:30 hours on Sunday. All right. So boys coming
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from very when are you coming to remember you talk if anything happen to
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sister make they shut down operation of the days for well boys they going to
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stand down I will not be coming to create content again
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freely there shall be no consequences for the recklessness of the driver enjoy
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your business I will not be today's content if it happen again another issue
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relate to create awareness and say no enough is
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enough for this reckless killing
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life just graduated down this secret for everybody that man leak
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why did he go and say have children why did you go and say that I was already
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happy that he posting when she graduate my head go calm down I go calm Ohary
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picture friend sister mother that one they hide
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obituary picture you don't see this line that thing won't hide and hide would
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have put more pressure on that when people know that this is a mother of two infant children should have put a lot of
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pressure on them to make sure that
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they keep I tell him now somebody
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has happened. It has happened. I need they need to come out and join me to be
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filled out when she come to treat her legs. You have not seen the girl.
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All right. You never know the condition. The only told you that oh the girl is again.
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All her intestine everything. leg. So it was very a very hard decision. Everybody
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understand everybody was calling me that they were
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calling me
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blah blah blah. This me would have you not even supposed to mention
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when you're talking to them revive my sister when they get done with you cannot say now you place my sister on
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salary. I'm just making this life. You place her on salary before
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social work. You give her children because she don't do social media posting. Simple as ABC.
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All I want to join me. But don't help my sister because she's
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been crippled for life. Check out
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my videos of this life. Dreams got shot. Everything short mama I
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see everything me for a long time I not fit I was very
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happy that I was even thinking my head go come down I go car
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I don't watch none of them they carry me go I don't watch none of them I don't know where the came from bro but you done the
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show right from time do you understand the show right from time I don't even pay attention to you this one where they
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do like That guy like that one 23 you see the way this
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guy insult me on videos insult me
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insult me you get the audacity the audacity same
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person when you don't call non when you insult when you don't call
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for your business to be electoral reform to treat her legs. Don't forget all your insults
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that way in depress
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and again I won't even join you now. Yesterday night about joining you guys but there's a problem you know I get
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main character syndrome I get hero syndrome if I come now
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they don't see shine he's going the other leg he get you understand
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my main charact
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and help for the people who get voice. I can use my main character. I could go the place
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where I can use my main character to get them lawyers
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anything to help them fight justice. I will use my main character to fight for the
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people that don't have the voice for already. I was very happy that I was even
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thinking when she graduated
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to come outside and actually lead something so that I achieve a goal even sit down your houses are just you have
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never gone to where things is happening before at least do something at least have you beat my
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chest here public schools in Abuja today the day in operation because yes we went to go and fight
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a lot of things
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That's why I don't take you serious. Some of these influencers, they tag me when they actually
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have scam. You tag me. But your platform you cannot use to buy. But when it's time for endorsement, you collect on
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your platform. Ambassadorship. You go collector collector to make money.
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too. Then I remember that night then I told one analysis even that night
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very hard decision everybody was telling me to see my video on your blog I'll bring you down. Everybody was telling me
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that doctor
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for not paying people are not interested but come engagement my video so that people
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talk you for the page get engagement comments go 10,000 8,000 that's remember whatever
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man they fight you know they use your platform to join to fight for the good of it now let's take this case of this
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small Sister
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matter from the onset my sister because she's been crippled for life
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when me and they go back and lie. So my sister used to be established for life
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from everybody. So that's why I'm saying now today
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please go I don't see myself I was already happy that all the bloggers my head
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do my life people you can use my carry me
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my brother my Nigerian brother enjoy it tik tok you can use it
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do you understand you love the hell everywhere
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If you want insult me, insult me. There's no problem. My brother
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say they keep before because to be honest at the end of the day,
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I don't do I don't collect none of this. So I don't even need the visibility for anything.
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I'll bring it down. I know
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flag the other leg the other leg is at risk.
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So just save your page stress. If you cannot fight, if you ready to
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fight a good fight, good fight.
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Everybody was calling me that they were calling me because I imagine that's the
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same I told in you cannot fight the good fight don't post my video. They stop the good fight.
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They were only kegenda the other leg. So simple as if you have
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a platform your platform for me my own platform is simple I use my platform to fight
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and I'll do my main character for them when they have the problem all I want my money to get them I'll use
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my money to help my crippled for life
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so my standard beed for life just graduated Everything
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short for that everything cut short.
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I was already happy that last I was even thinking when she graduated my head come
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down I go gra it's happening not just down with the
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other truck drivers other truck companies poor and go I beg there should be limits to the buying of Nigerians
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truck please I beg you thank you very much bloggers when I don't yell I don't want to see myself on that vlogs again
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thank you very much if you play going learn I learn the hard See
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very dark Nigeria
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of very dark. If not tell me why very dark man
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with it. Listen. This girl had an accident on the 11th of August
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maybe this guy come
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situation they are still trying to carry
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two hours she don't say they want they need to
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remove her this one they go leave I don't have intest I know they work they
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have to stabilize her listen critical situation accident.
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So tell me to stabilize her face at least for one
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month. I could do this. I do everything.
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The sister was not interested in money. Please any same for this life. Even if
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you are my enemy when something happen. So my sister needs to be established for
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life just graduated. You see no matter what you fighting with your sister, your brother, your mother, your father, the moment their life is
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everything, the only thing you think about is how to fit. I was already is under
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I don't care if you even see the fact that you people are running with this I cannot say much now to bring
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evidence come but I hope nothing spoil this case which I know dangote
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even if they focus on I know they will do it
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nothing will spoil her so I cannot say much but I will tell you
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before we come back and say
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a s society. Will you say that so for the things where
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youth for work for the work go to where they pay
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citizens salary if they not get work society will say that
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was less than a month they still trying to stabilize this remember not get
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nash everything gone everybody was calling me So he chang
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I don't know this but you have to stay alive because the is going down it's
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going up it's going down it's going up blood pressure like you people don't get this
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you like to hear it from one person see I want you pray this prayer people
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don't for that No life for your I want to join me.
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If I not die for anything
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already
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come carried them
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now. Follow me. This is not she knew that people was coming. She didn't know
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she wanted to go and you know way forward. It wasn't for me. I don't think you
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people get it. You might not want to hear from me now because hate cover you. But I guarantee you after set
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your heart to know say you watch me free. If your family member
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which I know nobody on this planet not as big as this earth
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compensation and not the family me
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of m you anybody talk you never like me I don't watch you I don't rate you you
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never like you never like me I'm like way be very hard. Nobody ever like you. Anybody goes
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against you never like you. Anybody never like you. Anybody you never like
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from here Nigeria we need 20 more
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to touch you like this reach your go the other leg
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soon they use VDM. I'm just making this life. Yes. When you do
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another very soon
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one after the other, you know what I bringing you the news in a more digital
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way. Solomon Eiji arisay may be the true definition of the popular saying that
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police is your friend. If only you are a good character police officer. The former inspector general of police
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Solomon Eiji Aris apparently validated the afor statement to be true when his
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death was announced on Sunday August 31st 2025. The death sparked uncommon
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good words of condolences from many Nigerians. Unlike before, millions of
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Nigerians make negative comments against dead top government officials. But in the case of ARS, millions of Nigerians
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took to their social media pages and comment sections to say good things about the IGP that policed the Nigeria
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states between April 2015 and June 2016. Even human rights activists that always
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talk negative about the Nigeria police force like barrista Adanju Deji was
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among the earliest mourners on Sunday to be at the residence of the late IGP to pay a condolence visit with a tribute
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saying, "May the soul of former IGP Solomon Aris rest in peace. In my about
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20 years of knowing him, he helped us get freedom for many student union leaders and comrades who were unlawfully
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detained as IGP. And after his retirement, we remained close and continued to seek his help whenever
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citizens rights were abused. We also observed that many serving and retired police officers like DCP Alumi Adaji had
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took to their personal social media accounts to tell the world how good Solomon Ahijia to Arisa was during and
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after service. This a Nigerian citizen by name Oluassian Auditio took to the
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Nigeria Police Force Facebook comment section and said, "Hope the current IGP
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and all other AIGPS and DIGPS and all Nigeria Police Force officers are online
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and reading comments. Hopefully we would get something like this to be written for them too when their own time comes."
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President Bola Tonubu in a statement signed by the presidential spokesperson Beao Onanuga condol with the Nigeria
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Police Force NPF over Solomon Ahijia to aris CFR the 18th indigenous inspector
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general of police IGP who died on Sunday at 69. President Tanubu commiserates
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with the family, friends and associates of the highly resourceful officer. Harris reforms as IGP and later as
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chairman of the police service commission brought lasting changes to the force. The president acknowledges
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the dedication of the former IGP to enhancing security in the country through initiatives such as the
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intelligence response team, the complaint response unit and safer highway patrols. Reflecting on Arisa's
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lordable service to the country, President Tonubu remarks, "Aris served the police force meritoriously from 1981
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to 2016. During his career, he led tactical, operational, and intelligence units,
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including United Nations peacekeeping in Namibia, the commissioner of police in Aquaram, and the principal staff officer
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to three IGPS. He was assistant inspector general of police in charge of force intelligence
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bureau FIB and deputy inspector general of police force criminal investigation
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department. After retirement, he continued to serve the nation in various public roles including as chairman of
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the police service commission and as head of the task force on implementing the Edeto state anti-comm community
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development association law. His expertise extended to consultancy roles
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with the office of the national security advisor on NSA, the European Center for
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Electoral Support, the Human Rights Center at the University of Oslo, and as a member of the Committee on Prevention
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of Torture in Geneva, Switzerland. I pray for the peaceful repose of the soul
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of this dedicated security expert whose experience and contributions will be deeply missed by our nation. Meanwhile,
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the Nigeria Police Force has opened a condolence register at the force headquarters, Abuja, for the revered
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former police chief as senior officers and staff pay their respects. In honor
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of his memory, the police flag will fly at half mast in all commands and formations nationwide, according to the
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Nigeria Police Authority. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Nigeria Police
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Force says it's deeply saddened to announce the passing of the 18th indigenous Inspector General of Police
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of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and immediate past chairman of the Police Service Commission, IGP Solomon Ahiji
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Aris, CFR, NPM, FDC, FCIA, retired, who
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died in the early hours of Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at Cedarrest hospital
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Abuja after a brief illness. The news of the passing of IGP Aris was officially
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communicated to IGP Kyod Eggbeen through his first son Mr. Solomon Oabian Aris
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Junior on Sunday. IGP Solomon Aris born on the 21st of June 1956 in Owen West
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local government of Edeto state attended a Madu Bellow University Zarya where he
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earned his first degree in political science he later obtained a bachelor's degree in law from the University of
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Benin a master's degree in law from the University of Lagos and a PhD in public
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law from the Ambrose Ali University at Poma Edo state he was enlisted ed into
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the Nigeria Police Force on the 1st of December 1981.
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During the course of his illustrious policing career, IGP Aris served in various capacities including principal
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staff officer PSO to three IGPS between 2002 and 2008. Commissioner of Police in
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Aquarate. Pioneer Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Force Intelligence
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Bureau, FIB and Dig Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID,
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respectively. He was appointed the 18th Indigenous Inspector General of Police
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in April 2015 and retired on the 21st of June 2016.
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He was thereafter appointed the chairman police service commission on the 24th of January 2023 by late president Muhammadu
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Buuhari, a post which he held until the 10th of June 2024.
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He is also a fellow of the defense college and a member of the prestigious body of benches. During his tenure as
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the inspector general of police, he introduced major initiatives for the reform and improvement of the force such
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as the complaint response unit for swift responses to public complaints and adequate protection of citizens rights.
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IGP ARSA exemplified the highest standards of professionalism, bravery,
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and leadership. While his contributions to national security and police reform continue to resonate within the force
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and beyond, his passing is not just the culmination of a remarkable chapter, but
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a moment of collective mourning of a man who served with pride and honor. Through the Solomon Ehiji Arace Foundation,
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SEAF, he supported academic excellence by awarding scholarships to outstanding
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Nigerian students with particular focus on children of deceased police officers and indigent students. The Inspector
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General of Police IGP Car Yode Adolu Egen PhD NPM while paying condolence
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visit to the family of the deceased IGP in Abuja today extended heartfelt
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condolences on behalf of officers and men of the Nigeria police force to the family friends and former colleagues of
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the late IGP aris. IGP Kyod Eggbean acknowledges the deep pain of this loss
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and prays for comfort, strength and peace for all in this time of grief while appreciating the contributions of
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the late police boss to police reforms and national security. The memory of late IGP Aris will forever
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remain edged in the heart of the force and the country he so faithfully served. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
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signed DCP Alumiwa Adaji the force public relations officer for the
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inspector general of police on the 31st of August 2025. Former Edeto state governor Godwin
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Obiski in a statement on Sunday said, "I received with shock the news of the passing of our illustrious son, elder
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statesman and patriot Dr. Solomon Aris. His demise is a monumental loss not only
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to his immediate family but to Edo state and the entire nation. Dr. Aris etched
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his name in history as the first Edo son to ascend to the exalted office of inspector general of police. He bore the
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distinction with uncommon dignity and in that high office he served Nigeria with integrity, courage and exemplary
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professionalism. His career was a legacy of discipline, excellence, and the
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highest ideals of public service. In retirement, he did not retreat from
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service. With a deep sense of duty to his people, he continued to lend his wisdom and experience. I had the
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privilege of working closely with him when as governor, I appointed him to chair the Edeto State Private Property
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Protection Committee, ESPPPC. In that role, he confronted the decadesl
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long menace of land grabbing with firmness and fairness, restoring order, sanity, and justice to our communities.
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Dr. Aris was much more than a public servant. He was a man of deep humanity,
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humble yet brilliant, firm yet compassionate, a leader whose life reflected his abiding belief in justice
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and the common good. His passing leaves a void that will be deeply felt across the nation. I extend heartfelt
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condolences to the Aris family, his friends, colleagues, the Nigeria Police
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Force, and indeed all Nigerians. May the Almighty grant us all the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,
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and may his soul find eternal rest. Aquar state governor pastor Yumoino
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said, "Yesterday I received with shock and sadness the news of the passing of former inspector general of police
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Solomon Aris CFR. On behalf of the government and people of Aqua Ibomb
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State, I extend my deepest condolences to his family, the Nigeria Police Force,
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friends and associates. The late IGP Aris served our nation with distinction
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as the 18th inspector general of police where he introduced critical reforms in intelligence gathering and crime
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prevention. He also served Aqua Ibomb as commissioner of police with passion and
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contributed to the peace and security we enjoy today. Even in retirement as
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chairman of the police service commission, he continued to serve our nation with commitment. May his soul
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rest in peace. There must be consequences for crime. Yes. So your word of advice to these young people,
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I want to appeal to the young ones out there that um you see when when you
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allow yourself to be used to for the actualization of other
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people's dreams in such a negative way. Uh you are doing a very big disservice to yourself and to the country. Violence
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is not a panacea to you know problems. Yeah. All of us we have problems
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you know and we all try to struggle to make sure that you know we we are able to live. So I want to appeal to all the
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young men there. Uh whenever these guys they call you out to come and you know
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become destructive. You should also think that they have most of their children in the Ivy League schools you
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know who are out there you know doing their own thing too. So don't uh don't allow yourself to be used. Uh there's
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always many tomorrow.
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Bringing you the news in a more digital way. Management of Dangote Group says
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they are saddened over the death of Ruth Otabore, the sister of Big Brother Niger season 7 winner Euba Otto aka Fina,
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saying they had concluded all arrangements and made all necessary efforts to fly the accident victim
36:05
abroad for the continuation of her medical treatment. But the company was waiting for her doctors to certify her
36:12
fit for air travel. The company owned by Aliko Dangote, the Africa richest man, according to Forbes, made the statement
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in a press release issued few minutes ago after the death of the new graduant from federal polytenic in a was
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announced by her family through their lawyer, Barrista Justice Shean Ojino of Echo Solicitors and Advocates, saying
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the graduate who was knocked down alongside her motorcycle rider by a truck owned by Dangote Group in Achi
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community earlier this month passed on exactly 6:30 hours on Sunday. According
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to Dangote Group, we are deeply saddened by the passing of Ruth Otto who was injured in the recent road incident
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involving one of our trucks in Achi, Edo State. On behalf of the entire Dangote
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Group, we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, and loved ones at this difficult time. Since
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the accident, our officials and insurance partners have been by her side, covering all financial and medical
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costs and supporting her family. Arrangements had been made for her to be flown to India for advanced treatment
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pending medical clearance from her doctors. Sadly, despite these efforts and Ruth's brave fight to live, we lost
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her today. At Dangote Group, safety, accountability, and compassion remain at
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the core of our operations. We remain committed to strengthening our safety systems and supporting those affected in
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moments of tragedy. May God grant her mercy and eternal rest. While announcing
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the death of the accident victim, Ruth Otbbor, who has been trending on social media space since the accident occurred,
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the family lawyer said, "We remain solicitors to Ruth Otbbor, Josephine Otabbor, whose moniker is Fina and the
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Otabore family and have their instruction to inform the public of this." With a heavy heart, the family
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regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their daughter, sister, mother
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on this 31 day of August, 2025 at about 6:30 hours. The family is presently
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grieving and will appreciate to be given a private moment to mourn the departed. The funeral arrangement will be
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communicated to the public in due course. Ruth's death comes just weeks after a tragic accident on August 13th,
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2025. near Achi Polytenic in Edo State where she was struck by a truck owned by
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the Dangote group. It was gathered that the accident occurred barely 6 days after Ruth celebrated of her becoming a
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graduate from Achie Polytenic while thereafter waiting for the academic certificate to be awarded to her in
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order to become a graduate of the institution of higher learning. The certificate may now be awarded to her
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postumously. The sudden loss has left the Ottabore family and fans in deep mourning with many expressing
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condolences for the reality star and her loved ones. While some have different views over the events that unfolded
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between Fina and Vid Darkman over the matter. The lady who is a mother of two children underwent a leg amputation
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after being hit by a truck owned by the Dangote group near Archi Polytenic, Pedo
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State on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025. Eyewitnesses said the heavyduty truck
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crushed her leg before it was eventually stopped by a bystander. Reacting,
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founder of Sahare reporters news media, Amigle Saware said the lady's life was
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cut short by the irresponsible corporate conduct of Dangote truck drivers. In
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statement issued few minutes after the death announcement, Sare said, "A sad moment has struck. A beautiful life has
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been cut short by the cutthroat and irresponsible corporate conduct of Dangote truck drivers. BBN's FINA has
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announced the passing of her sister Ruth Otbbor. I commiserate deeply with Fina
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and the entire Otabore family over this tragic loss of a brilliant graduate whose future was stolen by the
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recklessness of a Dangote truck driver. This death was not inevitable. It could
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have been prevented. It could have been avoided if drivers were properly trained. If Nigeria's terrible roads
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were fixed and if after the accident there had been timely and humane intervention. Instead, another family is
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left grieving. Another young life wasted and another reminder is written in blood that Nigeria continues to fail its
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people while powerful corporations escape accountability. May Ruth's soul rest in peace and may her death
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strengthen the call for justice.
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ahead and right hand. One leg is go the
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other leg get. I'm just making this life
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because I show workies. I go show workings. I not around. I don't do
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social media posting. All I want is don't go tell us to join me and help my sister because she's been
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crippled for life. Mon check her now for life.
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bringing you the news in a more digital way. Men of the Nigeria Police Force in an
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amber state have arrested a soldier with the Nigerian army. Dominic or for alleged kidnapping in the state.
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According to an amber state police command, the suspect confessed he deserted from the Nigerian army or
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absconded from military duties since November 2024, adding four suspected
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members of the Bafra secessionist armed group have been shot dead in a joint operation with the operatives of Agony
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Chamber local vigilante group that lasted over 15 hours at our community in the Arumba North local government area
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of Anra State. According to the spokesperson of the Anamra State Police Command, SP Toakuena, in a sustained
42:49
effort to rid Anamra state of criminal elements, police operatives attached to the rapid response squad or kuzu in
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collaboration with the Anamra state vigilante group AVG Aeneka acting on
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credible intelligence stormed the secessionist terrorist camp at our Arumba north local government area of
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Anra state in the early hours of the 21st of August 2025. 5. During the
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well-coordinated operation that lasted for more than 15 hours, the operatives
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successfully dislodged the insurgents, rescued a victim who had earlier been kidnapped and held hostage in the camp.
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It was reported that despite the payment of a ransom of 20 million naira only by the victim's family, the hoodlams
43:32
aborted his release until he was eventually freed by the joint security team. In the fierce gun battle that
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ensued, four of the criminal elements were neutralized. Exhibits recovered at the camp include
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two pumpaction guns, one fabricated AC 47 rifle, one K2 assault rifle, one
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locally made hunter gun, one radio transmission box, three locally made improvised explosive devices, IEDs, two
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empty gas cylinders, two wraps of cable wires, three bags of 50 kg rice, one
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driver's license, one national identity card, one black Lexus RX 300, 50 Jeep
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with registration number ACA 340 megaampair. Three Toyota Camry cars with
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registration number ABC268FQ, EKY
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151 CD and FG76ME. also recovered a one black Toyota Camry
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car, five mobile phones, Infinix X6716B,
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Technospark KL4 and three analog phones, sleeping materials, one desert boot, one
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big cooler and a roll of top. The commissioner of police CP IO orugu while
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assuring Hudian that the command remains resolute in its commitment to ensuring safety and security has assured that
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extensive operations are ongoing in the area to track down and arrest other fleeing suspects as well as destroy
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other criminal camps in the state. Further developments would be communicated in due course. SP Toshukua,
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police public relations officer, an Amra state police command stated this in a press release on the 29th of August
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2025. In a separate press release issued earlier on Tuesday, Tachuku said the
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Anamra State Police Command in a swift operation on the 27th of August 2025
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arrested five suspected members of a notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate following a report that a
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victim was abducted on his farmland atyagu or later released after ransom
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was paid. Acting on credible intelligence, police operatives attached to the rapid response squad or kuzu
45:51
stormed the hideout of the suspects of Noko Orca which led to the arrest of the
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following persons. Michael Inwodo male 30 years as Friday male 29 years ao male
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23 years. Shindu Gilbert, male, 29 years, and Dominic Horrors, male, 38
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years, a confessed deserter of the Nigerian Army. Exhibits recovered from the suspects include six automatic
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pumpaction guns, 63 rounds of live cartridges, one microscope, five
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machetes, one military cap, two police tear gas canisters, handcuffs, a
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robber's rocket launcher, criminal charms, three Motorola walkie-talkies, one jack knife, one power bank, and cash
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sum of 26,000 naira only. During interrogation, one of the suspects,
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Dominic Ouras, confessed to having deserted the Nigerian army in November 2024.
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Meanwhile, necessary inquiries have commenced with the authority to guide police action and prosecution of other
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suspects. The commissioner of police CP IO orugu while commending the operatives
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for the gallantry urged residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant and to continue to report suspicious activities
47:13
to the police for prompt action. He also assured Hudia Anamra of the command's
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unwavering commitment to combating violent crimes. SP Tokua
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police public relations officer an amra state police command stated this on the 28th of August 2025.
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bringing you the news in a more digital way. Nigerian Railway Corporation NRC
47:41
says it has directed the third-party ticketing company to refund the money paid by all 583 passengers on board the
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Abuja Kaduna train that derailed at Asham community in Kaduna State on Tuesday, saying although no death
47:56
casualty was recorded, but four out of the seven persons that sustained injuries were serious while two of them
48:02
were discharged immediately at the hospital. NRC in a statement on Tuesday
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said following the derailment of the Kaduna bound Abuja Kaduna train service
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earlier today at Asham Kaduna state the Nigerian Railway Corporation NRC wishes
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to provide an update on the situation. A total of 618 persons comprising 583
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passengers, 15 NRC crew members, one medical personnel, eight cleaners, and
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11 catering staff were successfully evacuated from the train. Out of this number, seven passengers sustained
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varying degrees of injury and were immediately transported by ambulances to hospital facilities by medical personnel
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mobilized to the site. The remaining passengers were conveyed safely back to Idu and Kubwa stations aboard a rescue
48:54
train dispatched from Idu for that purpose. All have since returned safely to their destinations. In line with our
49:01
commitment to passenger welfare, our third party ticketing company has been directed to immediately issue refunds to
49:08
all passengers on board the affected service. Furthermore, the process of
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investigation into the incident has commenced under the supervision of relevant authorities and the Federal
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Ministry of Transportation. Meanwhile, all Abuja Kaduna train services AKTS have been temporarily
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suspended pending recovery of the site, further clearance and official announcement of service resumption. We
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sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and thank our esteemed passengers and the general public for their
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understanding. The Nigerian Railway Corporation NRC stated in a press release signed by its managing director
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Kyod Opa. NRC had earlier in a statement on Tuesday said that the train derailed
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around 11:00 a.m. at Asham community in Kaduna State. Videos made available
49:59
online by victims of the train accident indicated that some of the train coaches overturned as passengers and crew
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members on board stood at the hilling part of the bush waiting for rescue. Close observers said that the latest
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train accident adds to the troubled history of the Kaduna Abuja rail line, which has experienced several incidents
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in recent years, including the deadly bandits attack in March 2022 that led to
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the killing of some of the passengers on board the train with many of them also kidnapped and held hostage for months
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till ransom was paid. The latest derailment comes just a week after the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC,
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reported another fault on the same corridor when one of the trains coach wheels developed a hot axle near Rigasa
50:45
station in Kaduna. The NRC explained that the fault caused by excessive heat
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was quickly managed and the train was returned safely to Kaduna. In a statement issued on August 21st, 2025,
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the NRC had said the Nigerian Railway Corporation has confirmed that one of
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the coaches wheel on the Abuja Kaduna train service AKTS experienced hot axle
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some kilometers to Rigasa station in Kaduna. The incident which happened on
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Wednesday evening is due to hot wheels friction as a result of abnormal temperature due to excessive heat on the
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journal housing. However, the situation was immediately brought under control
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and the train marshaled to Kaduna and to safety. Consequent upon this incident,
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the train service will experience some capacity issues which may affect some customers booked on the business class.
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Passengers who were booked on the affected coach for Thursday have all been contacted through the details they
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provided online. We have also made alternative arrangements to accommodate them. The management is working to
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ensure the disruption is minimal and that normal service would resume before the afternoon services. We assure all
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our customers and passengers of their safety on our train services as we are determined to continue to provide the
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best travel experience on all our train networks. We apologize and regret all
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the inconvenience. NRC stated in a statement signed and made available by chief public relations officer of the
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railway corporation Kalistister Sanimu. Punch newspaper reported on Wednesday
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that while the managing director of the Nigerian railway corporation Kyod Ape
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was speaking during an appearance on channels televisions the morning brief opeer assured Nigerians that the ongoing
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investigation into the incident would be thorough and transparent. Beyond apologizing to Nigerians I want to state
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clearly as the managing director and chief executive I take full responsibility
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when it comes to safety. There is no room for indifference. Once something
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like this happens, the chief executive must own it. And I do, he said. The MD
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said the injuries of four of the Abuja Kaduna train passengers were serious.
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Ape stated, coming to the fatality and the casualties, there was no fatality.
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We thank God that was a near miss because for this kind of accident or incident, you see some level of
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fatality. But we thank God for this. And for those who were injured, four are
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serious and another two or so were discharged immediately. And we will follow up on those that might still be
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in the hospital. I don't know. As of this moment, we'll follow up. So, we'll
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also follow up with the remaining 618 people on the train because of the post-traumatic experience. We have the
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full contacts and we'll do that. He however said that though the incident
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should not have happened, the NRC would ensure that there was no recurrence. I
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want to assure Nigerians that an incident like this is not expected, is not prayed for, should not be happening,
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but where it does, it is to bring out the best in us. And I assure Nigerians
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that just as we are doing currently on the Warrior Tacay, which he the analyst also mentioned, we shut down the Warrior
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Tacay route 3 weeks ago. I ordered the shutdown for safety reasons and if you
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see the level of work the men have been doing on the track cutting it off and replacing it is to make sure things like
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this don't happen. He added asked whether there was any suspicion around sabotage regarding the incident. OPE
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said it would be premature for me to speak on that because that will be undermining the authority that is meant
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to do the investigation but I want to assure Nigerians that our tracks are safe from vandals and
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terrorists. This particular track is being monitored by the military. You can
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see that immediately it the derailment happened within 5 10 minutes the
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helicopter was there hovering. The Nigerian Air Force and the Nigerian Army are all along this corridor. And I think
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for the record, we've not had any issue of banditry terrorism attack along that corridor. But you can't wish anything
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away. The investigation will tell us what happened and I wouldn't want to comment because I'm a party to the
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investigation. The NRC chief executive said that NSIB would have to declare the site open for
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reconstruction before the corporation would do a safety audit to determine when services on the route would be
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reopened. The first thing that will happen is that the NSIB will determine
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when the site is open for reconstruction. So from the time they tell us that it's
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ready for reconstruction, I don't see us spending more than 30 days. So it
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depends on when they declare the site open for reconstruction. Ope stated the
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incident occurred on Tuesday along the Kaduna corridor shortly after the train left Abuja at about 11:00 a.m. on route
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to Kaduna. A passenger on board the train described the scene as chaotic
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with people scrambling to safety. Following the incident, the NRC
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suspended train operations on the Abuja Kaduna route till further notice. Ape
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had while briefing journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, hours after the incident,
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said that some technical staff of the corporation alongside the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, and other
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relevant agencies were on the ground that the train derailment site carrying out an investigation. He also dismissed
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claims that the trains were not in good condition and said the refund of the ticket fees had been initiated for all
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passengers on board. In January 2023, an Abuja Kaduna train derailed in the Kuba
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area of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, a few minutes from its destination,
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Kubwa,
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bringing you the news in a more digital way. Apparently angered by the continuous mass killings in Imho state,
57:05
the commissioner of police Aboki Danjuma has personally led a squad of joint security team to forests in a kiwi area
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of the state in search of the leaders and members of the Bafra liberation army that comprises of black marine often
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operating between Nigeria and Cameron borders. BAFFA resistance fighters
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always operating within the southeast states especially coordinating attacks against Nigeria security infrastructures
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within the connecting forests between Akigu in Imho Umoi Aafia in Abia Aiko
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Ishiyagu in Aoni Iiala in Anamra and Olu in Anugu among other subgroups that are
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mostly commanded by Ethania Chuku or Pegbu Oca as aka Major General Gentle Ya
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who hails from a coup community in a Kway local government area that is currently witnessing mass killings in
57:59
recent days. This the director general of the department of state services
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DSSDG Adola Alua Tossen Aayi was seen in Imho state on Tuesday after a video went
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viral showing three young men suspected to be members of Bafra fighters shot
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dead at a close range by someone suspected and widely believed to be Major General Gentle Yahu who had
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accused the three young men of armed robbery. Thus, he said the three young men who may be in their 20s abandoned
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the duty posts and used their Bafra service guns to rob passengers by collecting their phones after the
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passengers vehicle broke down on the road. The video elicited widespread condemnations against the Bafra
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commander, Major General Gentle Yao, who had vowed in some video press releases that he would always take action against
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any member of the Bafra fighters that involved himself in the act of robbery against certain members of the public
58:56
like innocent civilians. According to the Imho State Command of the Nigeria
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Police Force, the Commissioner of Police, Imho State Command, CP Aboki
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Danjuma, has deployed the commands tactical teams in synergy with other sister security agencies and local
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vigilantes to hunt down the suspected IPOB ESN miscreants responsible for the
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senseless attack that claimed the lives of five residents in Ajinamuna, Ezini, a
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Kiwway local government area on the 22nd of August. August 2025 at about 2230
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hours during the attack. Edda George male a member of the local youth
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security team together with four villages identified as a Mecha Ezagula male, Chicodula
59:44
female, Chile Chile male and a GK Nango male were fatally shot. The asalants
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further set ablaze the residence of the youth security leader and destroyed five motorcycles.
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Upon receipt of the distress report, police operatives swiftly mobilized to the scene and evacuated the victims to
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General Hospital Akiway where doctors confirmed them dead on arrival. Their
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remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary while one survivor is currently receiving medical treatment.
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The commissioner of police CP Aboki Danjuma who is personally leading an intense operation in a way alongside
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other security agencies condemned the heinous act and assured that no stone will be left unturned in bringing the
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perpetrators to justice. He stressed that those behind the attack will be made to face the full weight of the law.
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The CP also prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased victims, which the injured survivor a speedy recovery and
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prayed that God grants the affected families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss. The Iho State Police
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Command urges residents to remain calm as security has been reinforced in a way and its environs.
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Members of the public are further encouraged to support the police with credible and timely information that can
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aid ongoing investigations by reporting to the nearest police station or via
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0803477360 DSP AOY Henry. The police command
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spokesperson stated in a statement issued on Monday. Governor Hopeimmer of
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Imho State said the DSSDG was in the state to deepen the cooperation among security agencies in the state. In his
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words, Governor Hope said, "I received the director general of the Department
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of State Services, DSS, Mr. Adola,
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who paid a courtesy visit. His visit reflects the strong and long-standing collaboration between our administration
1:01:46
and the nation's security institutions. Our dear state has continued to enjoy a
1:01:51
cordial relationship with the DSS and other security agencies. A partnership that has significantly contributed to
1:01:58
peace and stability within our communities. I assured Mr. Ajayi of our commitment to deepening this
1:02:04
cooperation. As we work towards building a robust inclusive security architecture, engagements like this
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remain crucial. We are determined to strengthen our synergy with all stakeholders to ensure the safety of our
1:02:18
citizens and the continued progress of our state. Meanwhile, reports indicated
1:02:23
that Major General Gentle Ya Kinsman from a coup community have distanced themselves from the activities of the
1:02:29
Bafra fighter. The report circulated on social media a few days ago indicated
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that the people of a coup autonomous community in a kidway local government area of Iho state have publicly
1:02:41
dissociated themselves from the criminal activities linked to Rafeni opebument as
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popularly known as gentle devil Yahoo. In a statement issued under the banner
1:02:52
of the Aku Aiguway restoration movement, the community condemned what they described as years of terrorism,
1:02:59
kidnapping, organ harvesting, arson, and other heinous crimes that have plagued
1:03:04
the region for over 4 years. The group stressed that Gentle Devil Yahu's actions do not represent the people of
1:03:11
Aku or the wider southeast, dismissing claims that he is fighting for the actualization of Bafra. Instead, they
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described him as a devil in human form, feeding on human flesh and bringing untold pain and suffering. Residents
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noted that many families have fled their homes since 2021, living in helplessness
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as a result of repeated attacks. They insisted that the time has come for urgent intervention from the federal,
1:03:39
state, and local governments as well as non-governmental organizations and philanthropists. Among the pressing
1:03:46
needs identified by the community are road construction. They appealed for the opening of access roads, noting that the
1:03:54
absence of motorble routes has made it nearly impossible for security agencies to respond to crisis. They listed key
1:04:01
road networks requiring construction including Aubu Yumo road, Auamosu road,
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and Aku Lomara road. Rehabilitation of public infrastructure. The rebuilding of
1:04:14
local markets such as Inquo or Yulo NKW markets. Education and health. The
1:04:22
reconstruction of Aku secondary school, Community School, Central Primary School, and the restoration of Aku
1:04:29
Health Center. Provision of essential utilities, the installation of electricity, which they said the
1:04:36
community has never enjoyed, as well as access to clean water. The convenor of
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the Aku restoration movement, Mr. Yugo Chuku Godwin, who signed the statement
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on behalf of the people, emphasized that addressing these long neglected infrastructure projects would not only
1:04:53
improve the quality of life, but also help restore peace and security in the troubled area. We urge all stakeholders
1:05:00
to support us in this critical effort to end insecurity and bring lasting peace to our land, the statement read.
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