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Gunmen Suspected To Be Herders Kill 16-Year-Old Enugu Student, Sexually Assault Sister
Ekwutosblog gathered that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday.
Some gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly killed a 16-year-old student of Nsukka High School, identified as Chikamso and sexually molested his sister.
A video seen by SaharaReporters on Tuesday shows the lifeless body of the student lying on the floor with family members crying profusely.
The late Chikamso, who hailed from Ukpata, in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, was reportedly killed while returning to Nsukka, where he was studying.
He was reportedly with his younger sister when they were intercepted by the herdsmen who sexually abused her.
Chikamso was reportedly shot in the head while trying to stop the assailants from abusing his sister.
According to the locals, the deceased and his sister were attacked at Ukwuapku between Ukpata and Uvuru communities.
A short statement accompanying the video reads: “This is a young student of Nsukka High School from Ukpata going back to school today (Saturday) and was attacked and killed by Fulani herdsmen at Ukwuapku between Ukpata and Uvuru.”
Meanwhile, the surviving victim is receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital in Nsukka town.
It was learnt that the police and other security agencies had been notified of the incident. Residents described such attacks as a regular occurrence in the agrarian communities of Uzo-Uwani council area, more recently.
SaharaReporters recently reported that armed men suspected to be herders attacked mourners at Ugwuijoro Nimbo and killed four persons.
However, efforts to speak with the spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, to find out what the police were doing about the attacks failed.
The Enugu State Police Command, in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Affairs, has arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly marrying a 13-year-old girl in Amufie, Enugu Ezike, Igbo-Eze North LGA.
“The arrest follows a viral video on X (formerly Twitter) showing an elaborate wedding ceremony involving the underaged girl.
According to reports, the girl’s parents and a woman known as Ezenwanyi, who is alleged to have arranged and facilitated the union, are said to be detained after widespread public complaints.
The incident sparked strong reactions across the community and on social media, with many condemning the act and calling for stricter enforcement of child protection laws.
In a statement, the concerned Igbo-Eze North Youth (CINY) praised the Enugu State Government, the Ministry of Gender Affairs, and the police for their swift response.
“This arrest reaffirms the state’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and enforcing relevant laws against child abuse, child marriage, and the violation of minors,” the group said.
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan airlifted to Nigeria after being stranded in Guinea Bissau
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has safely arrived in Abuja, Nigeria, after being evacuated from Guinea-Bissau in the wake of a military coup.
He landed at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. this evening.
Jonathan, who led the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission, had been in the country monitoring last Sunday’s presidential and legislative elections before the military announced it had seized power. There have been apprehension amongst Nigerians about the safety of the former president.
Thankfully, he was airlifted out of the country this evening.
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A Renowned Islamic Scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, is dead, Ekwutosblog has learnt.
His Son, Sayyadi Ali Dahiru Usman Bauchi confirmed his death to our correspondent.
Confirming the death to our reporter on phone, Sayyadi Ali said, “It is confirmed Sheikh has returned to his creator. We are all from Allah and to Him we shall all return.
“It is time for Sheikh to rest. We thank Almighty Allah. Allah has done everything to us for sparing the life of Sheikh till this time. Sheikh’s life was well spent. Alhamdulillah.
“I’m right now in Madinah, so I cannot confirm to you where the remains of Sheikh will be buried; maybe in Abuja or Bauchi.”
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