Fulani herdsmen have reportedly kidnapped a police man after engaging a joint team of the Nigerian Army and Mobile Police Force personnel in Agatu, Benue state in a gun duel.
One of the policemen, Corporal Ebiakpo Akparakazi, was also reported missing during the attack.
The Benue state police spokesman, ASP Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident, said that search teams have been sent out to find the missing officer.
Another youth, Inalegwu Chele, was also reported missing during the attack.
It was gathered that the herdsmen opened fire on the security team who were on their way to investigate an alleged killing of two youths, after receiving a distress call.
Reports also say the two youths who were allegedly shot by the herdsmen were rescued, and are now receiving treatment.
Award winning Nigerian actress, Funke Akindele recently revealed at the 4th Nigerian Entertainment Conference that her TV series, ‘Jenifa’s Diary’ was started with the earnings from her endorsements.
‘I used my endorsement money to start ‘Jenifa’s Diary’’, the actress said while speaking during the 5th session tagged ‘Economy of Talents Using the Entertainment Industry to Rebuild Nigeria’.
The TV series has featured movie stars includingFalz,Banky W, Waje, Beverly Osu, Lota Chukwu, Alex Ekubo, Ali Nuhu, Toke Makinwa, Juliana Olayode,Falz,Amaechi Muonagor and Wunmi Obe.
Source:- TheNET
Weird happenings are usual in Lagos, however, even with that, this photo is rather outstanding.
A man is seen wearing just his underwear and talking to a bus driver right inside Lagos traffic and in broad daylight too.
The actual spot where the photo was taken is not clear. Also, what may have caused the man’s weird display is not known.
However, the photo has caused quite a stir on social media with many people questioning the man’s intention and many others actually finding it really funny.
I think the man is high onAlomomixed withOgidiga&Baby Okwu
According to the person who shared these photos on Twitter, a young man's life was wasted through Jungle Justice today. Apparently he and his gang stole a Generator & Television this morning, somewhere in Mararaba, Abuja. An alarm was raised and the thieves made an attempt to run away. Two escaped, however, one wasn't lucky enough. He was beaten & burnt to death. What's even more sad is that Parents allowed their kids to stand & just look at the dead body left on the road. See the graphic photo after the cut..
The boy pictured above was found wandering at Odogunyan bus stop along Ikorodu road this morning. According to Facebook user Chioma Peter, who found him, she said the boy could only say where he lives in Ibadan but could not give his name or his parents name. Anyone who knows him should please contact the Sagamu Police station where he is presently at.
Here are photos of the 36 armed herdsmen who were arrested by by troops of the 117 Guards Battalion Keffi along the Abuja-Keffi road on Sunday.
Another group of 56 herdsmen was arrested at the Dantata check point between Kuje and the Abuja airport.
Items recovered from them include 26 cartridge Dane guns and 49 cutlasses and knives.
They were paraded by the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army on Monday.
See more photos below:-
Maggie the Kelpie, believed to be the world’s oldest dog, died while sleeping in her basket on Sunday night. Maggie’s owner was an Australian dairy farmer, Brian McLaren.
Maggie was 30 years old at the time of her death which is approximately 200 years old in human years.
According to her owner, Maggie had been sick on Friday and died on Sunday.