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Chimpanzee Steals 8-Month-Old Baby from Mum, Eviscerates Her Inside Forest
A chimpanzee, famous for its tool-using ability, ripped a baby girl from her mother’s arms before taking her into the forest to butcher and harvest her organs.
Seny Zogba was working in a cassava field in Bossou, in Guinea, when a chimp sunk his teeth into her and stole her eight-month-old baby, named as Yoh Hélène.
The little girl’s mutilated body was found 3km from the Nimba Mountains Nature Reserve.
Witnesses fear the chimp used his tools to main the girl as they claim the infant had been eviscerated.
Chief researcher Gen Yamakoshi chillingly told The Times the gruesome killing was because the chimps “no longer fear humans.”
An angry mob directed their fury towards the scientists who have been studying the remarkable animal community for decades, and brought the baby’s corpse to their Bossou Environmental Research Institute.
They then ransacked the building, destroying and setting fire to equipment including drones, computers and over 200 documents, the centre’s managers said.
Joseph Doré, a young member of the group from Bossou, said: “it’s the way she was killed, that’s what angered the population.”
Local ecologist Alidjiou Sylla said the dwindling supply of food in the reserve was pushing the animals to leave the protected area more frequently, increasingly the likelihood of attacks.
The research centre said it had recorded six chimpanzee attacks on humans within the reserve since the start of the year.
Moussa Koya, another youth leader, said “It was not their will [to be violent] but it has become the habit of the chimpanzees.”
Mr Yamakoshi said it wasn’t clear whether the attacks are because of food or “excitement”.
“It is similar behaviour to how chimps treat one another,” he said. “If they are excited they cannot control their behaviour.”
In 2022, the oldest member of a chimpanzee tribe, Fana, died in solitude age 71, leaving behind two sons, Foaf and Fanwa.
The tiny community of apes use stone hammers and anvils to crack open nuts – the most sophisticated act ever observed of humanity’s genetically closest relative.
The great apes live in the wild but share the territory and its resources with the locals, who protect them, believing them to be reincarnated ancestors.
Chimpanzees are respected in Guinea and traditionally given gifts in the form of food, prompting some to venture out of the protected area and into human settlements, where they can sometimes attack.
But Bossou elder Michael Gamada Koïba said locals now don’t know “what kind of chimpanzees they are” after the fatality.
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Police Arrest, Detain Officers Seeking Gratification Before Tracking Missing Girl
Some officers attached to the Ogun State Police Command have been arrested for allegedly demanding money from the family of a missing girl before taking action on the case.
The Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a post on X on Saturday.
Adejobi stated that they were being detained pending disciplinary action.
His post partly read: “Otta missing girl: The policemen who demanded money before they could attend to the case have been arrested and are now in detention for disciplinary action.
Adejobi further reaffirmed the command’s commitment to locating the missing girl, assuring the public that she would be found soon.
“The Ogun State Police Command has been on the case. The girl will be found as soon as possible. We also urge the family of the victim to cooperate with the police,” he added.
Adejobi had earlier warned officers against using the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s name to perpetuate fraud, advising the public to report such cases.
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Military Defends Bombardment of Sokoto Community
The Joint Task Force North West, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, has addressed concerns about a recent military airstrike in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State, clarifying that the operation targeted terrorist elements, not civilian structures.
Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination Centre, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, said all operations of the Task Force were guided by extensive intelligence and reconnaissance efforts.
He said these measures were designed to ensure precision and protect civilian lives, especially in actions against groups like the Lakurawa terrorist organization.
The Task Force called on the public to rely on verified information to avoid misinformation and unnecessary panic.
Abdullahi cautioned against disinformation campaigns by terrorist groups, which aim to discredit military successes and sow doubt in the ongoing fight against terrorism and banditry.
According to the military, the areas targeted near Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa were confirmed to be associated with the Lakurawa group, reinforcing the justification for the strikes.
The Joint Task Force, therefore, reiterated its commitment to safeguarding civilians while pursuing decisive action against threats to national security.
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Christmas: Adron Homes Celebrates Customers, Vows to Sustain Bridging Housing Gap
As the world embraces the joy and warmth of the Christmas season, Adron Homes and Properties, Nigeria’s foremost real estate company, has extended heartfelt greetings to its esteemed customers while reaffirming its commitment to addressing the nation’s housing challenges.
In a message of gratitude and celebration, Adron Homes expressed deep appreciation to its customers for their trust and loyalty throughout 2024. The company highlighted its unwavering dedication to making incredible housing affordable for all Nigerians, in line with its mission of reducing the country’s housing deficit.
“Christmas is a time to celebrate family, unity, and gratitude,” the statement read. “As we reflect on the year, we are proud to have played a role in making homeownership a reality for thousands of Nigerians. Our vision is clear—to bridge the housing deficit by providing affordable, luxurious, and secure homes for all, regardless of income level.”
Adron Homes has continued to lead the real estate industry by implementing innovative solutions that make homeownership accessible, including flexible payment plans and cost-effective housing models tailored to meet diverse customer needs.
As part of its Christmas and end-of-the-year celebration, the company has launched a special festive promotions ‘Lemon Friday’ aimed at encouraging more Nigerians to join its growing community of homeowners.
“We remain committed to transforming dreams into reality. This is not just about building homes; it’s about building futures and creating opportunities for families to thrive in a space they can call their own,” the statement added.
Adron Homes extended warm wishes to all Nigerians and its global customers, urging them to embrace the season’s spirit of love and hope. “May your homes be filled with peace, joy, and prosperity this Christmas and beyond.”