The governor of Adamawa state in Nigeria has declared a 24-hour curfew following the looting of food stores and warehouses in the state capital, Yola, local media reported. Hundreds of people were captured on video, breaking into warehouses, carrying off sacks of grain, cartons of pasta and other household items. …
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Four men were arrested for burning to death a woman who confessed to killing six people in Michika area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. “The men burnt the mother of one to death shortly after she was dragged by members of the community to the palace of the ward head over …
Read More »Nigeria: at least 21 dead in a road accident caused by floodings
At least 21 people have died in a road accident in the northern Nigerian state of Jigawa. It comes after their vehicle plunged into a collapsed bridge during heavy rains and floods. The police spokesperson in the state, Shisu Lawan Adam, said the victims included nine military job seekers who …
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