Nigerian Army confirms outbreak of Lassa Fever in Kaduna reference hospital

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2 years ago

February 22, 2024

The Nigerian Army has confirmed “suspicious” outbreak of acute Viral Hemorrhagic disease, popularly known as Lassa Fever, in the Accident and Emergency unit of the 44 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital (NARHK), Kaduna.

Army spokesperson, Maj.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement released on Thursday, February 22, said the entire hospital facility has been disinfected, while immediate closure and evacuation of the Accident and Emergency ward of the 44 NARHK has been ordered to allow for thorough fumigation, decontamination and emplacement of other measures of Infection Prevention Control (IPC).

He said;

“In line with best practice in managing such a situation, contact tracing to what is believed to be the index case has been made to a non-military patient who was referred to 44 NARHK from a peripheral medical facility.

“The suspected index patient was managed but subsequently died two weeks ago in the hospital. Sadly, three medical staff of the hospital that had direct contact with the suspected index case have also died within the past 48 hours.

“In response to the suspected outbreak, directives have been passed that Prevention Control (IPC) measures in and around all military health care facilities in Kaduna be stepped up as part of measures to curtail further spread and loss of lives. In this way, all medical staff of the hospital, their family members and other patients on the contact tracing list have commenced appropriate management and so far nothing of concern has been observed.

“As a responsive and responsible organization, the Nigerian Army has also escalated the development to other relevant national and state agencies.

“As of the time of this statement, samples have been taken from suspected contacts and the deceased and sent to the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) laboratory in Kano for analysis. Similarly, the Kaduna state Epidemiologists have been invited to help in unraveling the unfolding development.”

Nwachukwu said all Nigerian Army medical facilities in Kaduna and environs have been put at alert on the “need to employ necessary IPC measures and closely monitor patients, staff and family members.”

He urged the public to not panic, as adequate measures have already been put in place to contain the suspected outbreak.

The disease has already resulted in the death of three medical staff serving in the hospital and a patient, with some in critical condition.

“Don’t do that” : Hillary Clinton scolds husband Bill Clinton after he bumps towards her on busy NYC intersection

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2 days ago

March 12, 2026

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A viral video captured a tense but brief moment between former U.S. president Bill Clinton and former secretary of state Hillary Clinton as the couple attempted to cross a busy street in New York City.

The pair were walking in the city after attending an event and visiting their daughter, Chelsea Clinton, when the incident occurred.

Footage shows Bill Clinton smiling as he appeared to bump his wife toward a crosswalk while traffic was still moving, seemingly encouraging her to cross the street early.

Hillary Clinton immediately pulled back and raised her hands in front of her, clearly resisting the move.

“No, no, no, no, no. Don’t do that. Don’t do that,” she said in the video.

Bill Clinton responded with a grin, replying, “That’s not a good idea.”

Moments later, the crosswalk signal changed and the couple, accompanied by what appeared to be members of their security detail, crossed the street safely without incident.

The sighting came just days after the Clintons completed testimony related to an investigation into the government’s handling of the case involving disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.

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CAR WASH ROBBERY DRAMA: CAR OWNER MOWS DOWN GUNMEN IN OWERRI, POLICE RECOVER PISTOL

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2 days ago

March 12, 2026

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Tension gripped the Aladinma area of Owerri on Wednesday after a dramatic chase ended with two suspected armed robbers being knocked down by their victim following a daring daylight robbery.

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command later swooped on the scene and arrested the suspects, recovering a pistol and seven rounds of live ammunition.

The suspects, identified as 29-year-old Solomon Ejekwe from Ubaha Orodo in Mbaitoli Local Government Area and 35-year-old Emeka Charles from Umuopara Ngugo in Ikeduru LGA, allegedly stormed a car wash at Mangrove in Aladinma where a man was cleaning his vehicle.

Police said the duo, armed with a pistol, confronted the unsuspecting victim and forcefully snatched his gold chain before speeding off on a motorcycle.

But the suspects’ escape plan quickly turned into a nightmare.

In a bold and furious reaction, the victim jumped into his car and chased the fleeing robbers through the streets of Aladinma. The dramatic pursuit ended when he rammed into their motorcycle, sending the suspects crashing to the ground.

Before police arrived, angry residents reportedly descended on the suspects, beating them severely.

Police spokesperson for the Imo State Command, Henry Okoye, confirmed that officers rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call from members of the public.

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Police arrest five suspected armed robbers in Ibadan, recover exhibits

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3 days ago

March 11, 2026

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Oyo Police command has arrested no fewer than five criminals associated with robberies in the state.

Public Relations Officer of the command, Olayinka Ayanlade disclosed the arrests in a statement issued on Wednesday.

Naming the suspects to include Abiodun Michael, Olaoluwa Pamole and Ahmed Ismail, Ayanlade disclosed that exhibits were recovered from them.

He said “A search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of the following items: One Magnum Pump Action gun with six live cartridges, Mobile phones: iPhone 17, iPhone 15, iPhone 13, iPhone 8, iPhone XR, iPhone 16 Blue, iPhone 14 Pro Max, Tecno Camon, Tecno CKG, Tecno Spark 20, Tecno CM6, and five units of Redmi phones (black), One Samsung Galaxy S10, One Wi-Fi device, One power bank, One Oraimo radio, Four wristwatches and cash sum of ₦130,000.

Ayanlade further disclosed that two other suspects were arrested in connection with the theft of a motorcycle.

He said the two suspects identified as Sanusi Audu’ and Amisu Sani, who allegedly committed the offense in Ido local government area, have been taken into custody.

“In the course of the operation, two suspects identified as Sanusi Audu ‘M’ and Amisu Sani ‘M’ were arrested in connection with the theft and subsequently taken into custody for further investigation. During preliminary interrogation, the suspects confessed to stealing the motorcycle from where it was parked at Lapade village via Ile-Ido, Ibadan. Investigation into the case is ongoing as efforts are being intensified to determine whether the suspects are linked to other criminal activities within the area.”