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  • SAD: Prophet drowns during baptism as crocodiles feed on his body

    SAD: Prophet drowns during baptism as crocodiles feed on his body

    A man, who claimed to be a prophet, drowned and was then torn to pieces by crocodiles while being baptised.

    The victim’s remains were discovered surrounded by crocodiles in the Olifants River in Limpopo, in South Africa, on Sunday, MailOnline reported.

    The 48-year-old man from Atok drowned during a prayer ceremony with two others days earlier.

    As they prayed, “One prophet suddenly experienced difficulties and drowned in the crocodile-infested river.” Police spokesperson, Col Malesela Ledwaba, narrated the event.

    “It is suspected that he was attacked by crocodiles during the baptism ceremony,” Col Ledwaba added.

    Police said the man was one of three ‘prophets’ who went to the overflowing river to conduct the service last Sunday.
    The other two men searched for the crocodile victim but were unable to find the prophet.

    Also, Police chiefs have urged locals to avoid crocodile-infested rivers, either to swim or conduct spiritual activities.

    The Nile crocodile is the only variety of croc in South Africa and is native to freshwater habitats.

    Hundreds of people are killed by the reptile across Africa every year, with many more deaths believed to go unreported. MailOnline

  • BREAKING: Super Eagles play draw against Lesotho’s Crocodiles

    BREAKING: Super Eagles play draw against Lesotho’s Crocodiles

    The Super Eagles Coach on Thursday drew 1-1 with the Crocodiles of Lesotho in a Group stage of Group C of the  2026 World Cup qualifier in Uyo, Akwa Ibom.

    The match was played at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo.

    Speaking after the match, Eagles Coach Jose Peseiro who was not happy with the result, said the team played well but were unable to utilised their scoring chances, especially in the first half.

    “I’m not happy today with the outcome of the match. We dominated the game but unfortunately, we drew.

    “They were lucky, we missed so many scoring chances. The draw is not good for us, no one is happy but we hope to win the next match,” Peseiro said.

    Also speaking, the Head Coach of  Lesotho, Leslie Notsi, said that they had expected a very tough match with the  Eagles.

    Notsi said playing a draw was good for his team who came with respect for the eagles because of their standing.

    The coach said that playing a draw with Nigeria has given the team enough confidence to move to the next match.

    “We came knowing that it is going to be a very tough match, so played out our strength to make sure we score before the  Eagles.

    “Coming to Nigeria and getting a draw will give us more confidence. We will be progressing gradually before we can talk of qualification,” Notsi said.

    Nigeria will play Zimbabwe in Rwanda in another Group C qualifier on Sunday.

  • Woman swept away during ritual bath, attacked by crocodiles in river

    A Victoria Falls woman identified as Yvonne Dube, while having a ritual bath in the flooded Zambezi River, almost drowned as she was swept away by its rising tides.

    A naked Yvonne Dube was almost swept down the 200-metre deep Zambezi gorge in the crocodile-infested river. However, a swirling current swept her back towards the river bank and she clung to a tree.

    Rangers from the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management authority and her boyfriend, Mr. Khumbulani Msebele, used a rope to reach for her.

    Sources said that Dube was with her cousin, Silence Siziba, when the incident happened.

    The two were allegedly bathing in the Zambezi River where people usually go to perform rituals.

    Police officer commanding Victoria Falls District, Chief Superintendent Tadeus Macondo, confirmed that he got a report about a woman, Yvonne Dube, of Chinotimba who lost her balance while bathing with her cousin and was swept off by the river for about 200 metres.

    He said the two had gone for a tour of the river when they decided to take a bath.

    “Dube was lucky, as she survived an attack by the crocodiles as well as being washed down the 2oo-metre deep gorge.

    “She clung to a tree after the water pushed her to the bank,” said chief Macondo.

    He said Ms. Siziba had rushed to the rainforest exit gate, where she alerted rangers who swiftly reacted to rescue Dube.

    The victim sustained bruises all over her body and was taken to Victoria Falls District Hospital.