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Security agencies in Kaduna state have reported that  bandits shot and killed one Anja Mallam, the village head of Dogon Daji, Sanga local government area of Kaduna State.  According to the report, the bandits raided the residence of the village head and shot him at close range, resulting in his instant death.  Read Also:  https://ibnewsbreak.blogspot.com/2021/06/can-knocks-buhari-for-opposing.html Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State,said Governor El-Rufai had expressed sadness over the report, and prayed for the repose of the soul of the village head.  The Governor sent condolences to the family of the deceased, and the entire community of Dogon Daji over the shocking and brutal killing.  He said investigations into the incident were ongoing.

Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has taken a swipe at President Muhammadu Buhari, saying his remarks bore smacks of autocracy. The Vice Chairman of CAN, Northern region, Reverend John Hayab, cautioned the President against taking the rest of the country for granted. The President came under fire for repudiating the restructuring of the country. Hayab spoke during the launch of Kudirat Abiola Sabon Gari, Zaria Peace Foundation, which took place at Ahmadu Bello University Hotels, Zaria, weekend. Read Also:  https://ibnewsbreak.blogspot.com/2021/06/many-escape-death-as-truck-runs-into.html He said, “This same Buhari-led government had in the past set up a committee on restructuring and which came up with a report. If the same government is now saying that there is nothing to restructure, then it is telling Nigerians never to take anything it will say in the future seriously. Indeed, it is sad to hear that our elected leaders see us, citizens, as people who have no right. "When ...

 A radio presenter with a private radio station, Titus Badejo, has been shot dead at a popular night club in Oluyole area of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital . He was said to have been killed by a four-man gang who came to the night club on a motorcycle on Saturday. The state police command has confirmed the incident through its Public Relations Officer, DSP Adewale Osifeso. According to the police, "At about 0730hrs, Sunday 20th June 2021, One Damilola Afolabi ‘m’, Manager, at Club 407, Oluyole Ibadan, reported at the Oluyole Divisional Police Headquarters that on Saturday, 19th June 2021, one Titus Badejo, journalist and freelance disc jockey with the club, was shot outside the club’s premises by unknown assailants." "However, comprehensive investigations are in top gear to unravel circumstances surrounding the incident and to apprehend the assailants. Verifiable updates would be provided soonest,” the police said. The NUJ in a condolence message by the chairman, Comrade...

 Many people reportedly escaped death, on Sunday, in Oshodi, Lagos State, after an empty truck ran into the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Terminal, while descending Oshodi bridge . The incident which occured at about 1pm was attributed to break system failure. It was gathered that the trailer was heading towards Mile 2 when the accident happened Eye witnesses' account said hawkers, road side traders, transporters and commuters escaped death by whiskers. However, no further damages were recorded. An eye witness Mufutau Ajani said he was heading towards the BRT Terminal when the incident happened. "Some parts of Oshodi was flooded as a result of the rain and I was heading to the Terminal when I saw people running. Thank God it was under control." However, the prompt intervention of emergency responders prevented further damages. The Director General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu confirmed the incident. He said, "...