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All 80 Kidnapped Islamiyya Students Have Been Rescued – Katsina Police

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By Eric Elezuo

The Katsina Police Command has said that all the 84 students of the Hizburrahim Islamiyya, Mahuta Village in Dandume LGA of Katsina State, who were kidnapped have been rescued from their assailants.

The Command made the rescue operation known in a statement signed by the Katsina State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Isah Gambo, titled FOILED KIDNAPPING/CATTLE RUSTLING AND RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AND RECOVERY OF TWELVE (12) RUSTLED COWS, and made available to our correspondent.

The PPRO also highlighted the fact the rescue was as a result of a distress call received by the Divisional Police Officer, Dandume. He said the Islamiyya students were on their way back from a Maulud occasion celebrated at Unguwan Alkasim village, Dandume to Mahuta village when they were intercepted by bandits.

He said the Command also rescued and recovered 12 rustled cows after injuring many of the bandits in a gun duel, adding that a search party is about now combing the forest to arrest fleeing bandits and recover bodies of killed bandits.

Read full statement below:

FOILED KIDNAPPING/CATTLE RUSTLING AND RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIMS AND RECOVERY OF TWELVE (12) RUSTLED COWS: On 19/12/2020 at about 2200hrs, a distress call was received by DPO Dandume, that some Islamiyya Students of Hizburrahim Islamiyya, Mahuta village, Dandume LGA of Katsina state, numbering about Eighty (80) , while on their way back from Maulud occasion celebrated at Unguwan Alkasim village, Dandume to Mahuta village, were accosted by bandits who had already kidnapped four(4) persons and rustled twelve (12) cows from Danbaure village, Funtua LGA, trying to escape into the forest. On receipt of the report, the DPO led Operations “Puff Adder, Sharan Daji and Vigilante group to the area and engaged the bandits into a fierce gun duel. Subsquently, the teams succeeded in dislodging the bandits and rescued all the eighty four (84) kidnapped victims and recovered all the twelve rustled cows. Search parties are still combing the area with a view of arresting the injured bandits and/or recovery of their dead bodies. Investigation is on going.

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2027: Obi Will Sweep South-East Votes, Igbo Group Counters Umahi

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Igbo Heroes and Icons Foundation (IHIF) has predicted a landslide victory in the South-East for Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate.

The foundation made the prediction in reaction to a recent statement attributed to the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would secure votes in the South-East in the election.

In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Chinedu Nsofor, the group described Obi as the strongest expression of what it called the South-East’s aspiration to produce a Nigerian president of Igbo descent.

The foundation said the demand for an Igbo presidency was rooted in fairness, equity, justice and reciprocity, rather than exclusion or opposition to other ethnic groups.

It argued that the South-East had supported presidential candidates from other regions, including Shehu Shagari from the North-West, Olusegun Obasanjo from the South-West, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua from North-West, Goodluck Jonathan from the South-South and Bola Tinubu from the South-West.

According to the group, after decades of supporting candidates from other regions, fairness demands that Nigerians give the Igbo an opportunity to produce the president in 2027.

“The South East has watched presidential power move through different regions while the Igbo have yet to produce a president since independence,” the statement said.

The foundation called on other opposition presidential contenders to consider building consensus around Obi and urged political leaders to support what it described as the South-East’s demand for equity.

“Nigeria belongs to all of us. 2027 is the time to give the Igbo people their turn. 2027 is the time for an Igbo presidency,” the group said.

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Super Eagles Round Off International Friendly Window with 3-3 Draw Against Russia

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October 7, 2026

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Nigeria rounded off this international window 3-3 draw with Russia in a friendly match played on Tuesday night.

The Super Eagles were looking to bounce back from a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in a 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.

And it was Eric Chelle’s men who took the lead against the Russians, with Kelechi Iheanacho marking his return to the team with a long-range finish.

But the hosts wrestled control of the game from Nigeria and went in front thanks to goals from Lechi Sadulaev and Matvey Kislyak.

Aleksei Miranchuk extended Russia’s lead in the second, but the Eagles fought back to draw level.

Peter Edokpolor and Akor Adams found the back of the net, to ensure the three-time African champions escaped another defeat.

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NAF Releases Identities of Ondo Plane Crash Victims

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The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has released the identities of the people who died in the crash involving an NAF ATR 42 aircraft in the Igbokoda area of Ondo State, on Monday.

The aircraft, NAF 931, was carrying five crew members and 20 passengers when it crashed during a routine mission from Benin to Lagos.

In a statement, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, NAF spokesperson, said no survivor had been found following the accident, which prompted the immediate activation of search-and-rescue operations in coordination with relevant authorities.

Those killed include five crew members: Squadron Leader MI Aburime, the flight captain; Squadron Leader AP Man-Ugwueje, co-pilot; Flight Lieutenant IS Bako, co-pilot; Warrant Officer Abubakar A, aircraft technician; and Corporal Uguru HC, aircraft technician.

The 20 passengers were identified as Flight Lieutenant TL Lazarus; Flight Lieutenant M Akinloye; Flying Officer IM Adeshina; Master Warrant Officer Onwuka F; Master Warrant Officer Matini BA; Warrant Officer Nuhu FS; Flight Sergeant James RB; Flight Sergeant Mohammed AI; Sergeant Ani AE; Sergeant Izibenikien SI; Sergeant Alafuka C; Sergeant Mbadugha AN; Lance Corporal Ugwuba FC; Lance Corporal Eledan GE; Mrs Ezeh Nneka; Godstmine Tarabina; Joy Micheal; Sunday Micheal; Ukeme David; and Gideon Omotola.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, expressed profound condolences to the families, loved ones and colleagues of those who lost their lives in the crash.

Aneke described the incident as a deeply painful moment for the Nigerian Air Force and the country, while assuring the bereaved families of the Service’s full support during the difficult period.

He has also directed a comprehensive investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Meanwhile, a condolence register has been opened at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Air Force in Abuja for senior government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, heads of security agencies and other well-wishers wishing to pay their respects and sympathise with the families of the deceased and the NAF.

The statement was signed by the Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters Nigerian Air Force.

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