Gunmen killed three in Niger villages: Police
Gunmen have killed three people in Ebbo and Ndagbegi villages of Lavun Local Government Area of Niger, the police in the state has said.
The state Commissioner of Police, Monday Kuryas, told journalists on Sunday in Minna that the incident occurred at about 5:00 a.m. on Sunday.
He said a detachment of police tactical squad and the military have been deployed to the area and have launched a manhunt with a view to tracking down the criminals.
“We appeal to residents to assist security personnel deployed with reliable information that could aid in apprehending the miscreants in their midst,” Mr Kuryas said.
(NAN)
More from Peoples Gazette
Economy
Buhari regime will continue to borrow without subsidy removal: Femi Adesina
“You know how much could have been saved if the subsidy was removed and how it could have been diverted to other areas and spheres of national life.
Faith
Insecurity: Wake up to your responsibility, Cardinal Onaiyekan tells Buhari regime
The Catholic priest also appealed to Christians to pray in unity for progress, stability and peace to reign in Nigeria.
States
Ogun, Oyo, others to experience extended blackout: IBEDC
A statement issued by IBEDC’s spokesperson on Sunday said that Ogun, Oyo, Ibadan, Osun and Kwara States would be affected by the power outage.
Lagos
Fire: Lagos to train traders at Ladipo market
Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) disclosed this at a news conference on Sunday in Lagos.
Sport
Leeds sack Marcelo Bielsa
Club chairman Andrea Radrizzani said that sacking Bielsa was the “toughest decision” he has had to make.
Sport
Ukraine: France supports banning Russia from World Cup
Poland, Sweden and the Czech Republic have all refused to play Russia next month in the play-offs for the tournament in Qatar.
NationWide
Air Nigeria will start operations before Buhari leaves office: Official
The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, had announced April 2022 as the effective date for the take-off of the national carrier.
