The Niger State governor, Abubakar Bello, said on Saturday the state government did not pay any ransom to secure the release of the abducted students of Government Science College, Kagara, and their teachers from armed bandits. Bandits dressed in military uniform had on February 17 stormed the college and abducted 27 students, three teachers, and
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The House of Representatives Committee on NAF has commiserated with the Nigerian Air Force and families of the victims of the ill-fated military aircraft that crashed in Abuja on Sunday. Seven persons were confirmed dead in the incident involving a NAF Beechcraft KingAir B350i aircraft. Chairman of the committee, Shehu Koko, said, “We highly regret
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Niger Governor Abubakar Sani-Bello has dispelled rumour that 27 students and 3 teachers abducted on Wednesday morning at Government Science College, Kagara have been released. He said the government was in last stage of negotiations with the bandits, promising the victims would be released soon. Details shortly…
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Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, met with abductors of the staff and students of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State. According to TVC News, the meeting took place at Tagina forest in Niger State on Thursday, February 18. The bandits wielding their guns, were led by their leader, Dogo Gide. Sheik Gumi appealed to
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