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  • Kaduna confirms Lassa outbreak

    The Ministry of Health has confirmed a case of Lassa fever in a young male from Chikun LGA, in Kaduna state.

    According to the Ministry, the young man whose name was withheld is now being treated at the Infectious Diseases Control Centre.

    A statement signed by Dr. Amina Baloni, the Commissioner of Health for Kaduna state, urged the public to be calm as all KDSG health facilities are on the alert to look out for cases.

    He also urged the public to maintain the highest standard of individual hygiene and to report any suspected cases promptly.

    Baloni also noted that the Ministry of Health has supplied all infectious disease control centers in Kaduna with the necessary commodities and health officials are ready to manage any cases that may arise.

    He stated that the epidemiology unit is monitoring the situation closely, and all health facilities are on alert

    He also stated that suspected cases should be reported to the State Epidemiology unit on 08036045755 or 08027396344 or by contacting the nearest Local Government Health Authority official.

  • Kaduna re-run election witnesses low turnout

    Kaduna re-run election witnesses low turnout

    The re-run election for Kaduna State House of Assembly in Sanga Local Government Area witnessed a poor turnout of voters.

    The Kaduna State Independent Electoral Commission (KAD-SIECOM), had slated the State House of Assembly re-run election for Sanga and Kagarko local government areas’ state assembly election for Saturday.

    Mr Charles Danladi, Chairman of Sanga, said it was normal to have voter apathy as re-run elections were not usually attracting great enthusiasm as general elections.

    “Most of the people that did not show up are those who registered here, but however, live in other places.

    “People are usually reluctant to travel from far places for re-run elections, but we are hopeful the turnout would eventually improve,” Danladi said.

    Danladi, who expressed satisfaction over the level of preparedness, as well as the security arrangement, urged the people to sustain the peaceful atmosphere to ensure a credible outcome of the exercise.

    Also, Mr Emmanuel Jakada, All Progressives Congress (APC), Chairman in the state, said he was optimistic of a peaceful re-run, and commended the voters for the orderly manner they were conducting themselves.

    Jakada, however, denied claims of alleged deployment of thugs by APC to de-stabilise the process, saying; “these are mere insinuations that do not hold water’’.

    “The party has done its necessary arrangements to ensure victory at the end of the exercise God-willing,” he said.

    Malam Haruna Bisallah of Gwantu 003 Polling Unit, said the exercise commenced a few minutes past 8: 00 a.m., and that; “there is so far, no cause for alarm’’.

    The re-run election in Sanga is expected to hold in 14 wards.

  • Send your child to school or be prosecuted – Kaduna Govt

    The Kaduna State Government advised parents to send their children to school or face prosecution in accordance with extant laws.

    Mrs. Phoebe Yayi, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education advised Kaduna in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).

    She stressed that every child has the right to free, compulsory and universal basic education, adding that the state government has to provide such education. She added that in meeting this obligation, the government has declared free education to every child from primary to secondary school in the state.

    The permanent secretary explained that the move was part of measures to ensure that every resident of the state was literate, to enable them to have a quality life.

    “Therefore, parents have no excuse not to send their children to school, as the government has taken off all financial burden from parents. You should be aware that the Child Welfare and Protection Law, 2018, section 18 (6), stipulates that any parent or guardian who fails to send his or her child to school commits an offence.

    “It added that a parent is liable on a first conviction to be reprimanded and ordered to undertake community service and on second conviction risk fine or imprisonment or both. As such, sending your children to school is no longer a choice, but compulsory and failure to do so is a criminal offence with a possible jail term.”

    The permanent secretary warned that on no account should any parent deny his or her child the right to education, which would unlock the child’s full potential for a better future. She added that even adults were given a second chance to acquire education in the spirit of “not living anyone behind.”

    She reiterated the government’s commitment to making the necessary investment in the education sector, improve the learning environment and ensure the quality of teaching and learning.

  • Gunmen kill 2 in Kaduna community

    Gunmen kill 2 in Kaduna community

    Two persons have been killed following attack on Gora-Gan community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State by gunmen.

    Mr Elias Manza, the Chairman of the local government area who confirmed the incident, said the attackers opened fire on some youths playing around the village market square on Friday evening.

    Manza told News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday that the incident was a surprise to residents.

    “The attackers came on motorcycles and opened fire on the youth playing, killing two females while two males sustained injuries.

    “The injured are currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital, but the good news is that normalcy has been restored to the area,’’ he said.

    The chairman said security operatives had since been drafted to the affected community, and advised members of the area to remain calm.

    He appealed against any form of reprisal attack, adding that efforts were on to unmask the perpetrators of the ungodly act.

    Manza urged people of the area to be more vigilant and report any suspicious person(s) to security operatives.

  • Police vow to rescue four seminarians kidnapped in Kaduna

    The Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, Umar Muri, has visited the Good Shepherd Major Seminary, Kaduna where four students were abducted and assured that the police would secure their release.

    A statement by the command’s spokesman, Yakubu Sabo issued to newsmen on Friday said the commissioner undertook on-the-spot assessment of the scene and the level of security arrangement at the seminary with a view to fortify the structure.

    The statement said the police commissioner also sympathised with the management of the school over the ugly incident.

    It said that the command had mobilised its personnel to track the perpetrators and had reached out to the Inspector General of Police Intelligent Response Team for technical support.

    “The bandits accessed the school dormitory where two hundred and sixty eight (268) students were being accommodated,” the statement added.

    It said the school’s management applauded the timely response of the command and expressed confidence that the police would secure the release of all the victims unhurt.

    According to the statement, Muri appealed to people of the state to come closer to the police to create harmonious working relationships in their respective communities.

    TheNewsGuru, TNG has earlier reported that the four seminary students were kidnapped by armed men in military camouflage on Thursday.

  • JUST IN: Gunmen attack Kaduna seminary, abduct 4

    Gunmen, on Wednesday night, attacked a seminary in Kakau along the Kaduna-Abuja expressway and went away with four of the students.

    Registrar of the Good Shepherd Catholic Major Seminary, Rev Fr (Dr) Joel Usman, said the gunmen came to the premises of the seminary around 10:30PM and operated for 30 minutes.

    He said: “Good Shepherd Major Seminary was attacked by armed bandits yesterday January 8, 2020 between 10.30-11:00pm.

    “After head count of students with security agents, four Seminarians have been declared missing. Kindly say a prayer for their release.” The Police Public Relations Officer in Kaduna, DSP Yakubu Sabo, did not pick his calls when our correspondent tried to reach him.

  • Gunmen abduct son, woman in Kaduna

    Gunmen have abducted a woman and her 14-year-old son in Kaduna State.

    They reportedly broke into the victims’ home at Juji village in Chikun Local Government.

    The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday when the hoodlums invaded the community and shot sporadically.

    The gunmen were said to have kidnapped the woman after they broke into her home.

    The boy reportedly protested the abduction of his mother and insisted that he must accompany her.

    A resident told newsmen that the kidnappers scaled the fence into the victims’ home.

    He said: “The kidnappers stormed Juji around midnight and headed for the home of their victims.

    “When they entered the compound by scaling the fence, they knocked the door and ordered the victims to open the door.

    “But when nobody responded, they smashed one of the windows in an attempt to enter the room. The burglary in the window was strong, but they broke it and entered the room.

    “They abducted the woman and as they were going with her, her eldest son, a 14- year-old, protested and insisted that he must follow his mother and they left with them.

    “As I am speaking with you, the kidnappers have not contacted the family and we are very worried since the incident occurred over 24 hours ago.”

    The resident said that the incident was reported at the Sabon Tasha Divisional Police Station on Tuesday and the police visited the scene and took pictures.

    He lamented the spate of abductions in the area.

    He said another member of the community was kidnapped by gunmen last Thursday.

    “We are living in fear. We implore the government to protect us. We are trying to come together as a community to see how we can protect ourselves from these criminals.”

    Police spokesman DSP Yakubu Sabo said he was still awaiting report on the incident from Sabon Tasha Divisional Police Officer.

  • Gas explosion razes shops, injure several persons in Kaduna

    Gas explosion razes shops, injure several persons in Kaduna

    A gas explosion on Saturday afternoon burnt down shops injuring several persons in Kaduna.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the incident occurred at about 2:00 pm on Kachia road by Anguwn Boro in Kaduna.

    NAN reports that some resident seen crying at the scene said  the explosion occurred at the gas refill centre trapping many people in the inferno.

    NAN also reports that many shops, mostly salons, plumbing materials, boutique and others  were affected.

    An eye witness, Francis Yusuf, said he just left the barbing salon when the explosion occurred.

    “I was leaving the saloon and left 3 persons waiting for their turn to cut their hair when a few seconds after I heard the blast behind me.”

    Another eye witness, Mohammed Baba who said he was driving his tanker when he saw the explosion that started from the gas shop and had to reverse back.

    “I just loaded product from NNPC when I saw a blast in front of me as some persons where passing in front of the shop when the explosion happened.”

    Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner, Internal Security and Home Affairs, said the number of persons affected cannot be ascertained now until investigations have been carried out.

    “As you can see search and rescue is in progress but we have had case of injured persons that have been rushed to the hospital for medical attention.”

    He assured that the state government would stop the operation of gas sales in residential areas.

    Mr Paul Aboi, Director, Kaduna State Fire Service, said that the gas explosuon took place in a compact place were there were shops operating.

    He said the situation was put undercontrol by men of the fire service in combined efforts of  the Police, Civil Defence, Red Cross and the Federal Road Safety  Corps.

    Aboi said those who sustaind severe injuries as a result of the blast have been rushed to the hospital for intensive care.

    He said several cars were affected while several building glasses where shattered.

  • FRSC convicts 50 motorists for traffic offence in Kaduna

    The Kaduna Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has secured conviction of 50 motorists for various traffic offences through a mobile court.
    The Sector Commander, Mr Hafiz Mohammed disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kaduna on Wednesday.
    Mohamed explained that the motorists were convicted on Dec. 23 along Kaduna -Abuja expressway, under the provisions of the National Road Traffic Regulation and the Federal Road Safety Act.
    He said that a total of 57 drivers were arraigned, of which 50 were convicted.
    “Of the 57 offenders, 23 were convicted for drivers’ license violation, 12 for driving without seat belt and 16 for overloading.
    “Other offence include vehicle license violation, failure to install speed limiting device, driving with shattered screen, cautions sign violation, dangerous driving, use of phone while driving and driving without fire extinguisher.
    “The mobile court is helping to keep reckless and impatient drivers in check, restoring sanity and curbing the disturbing rate of accidents on the road,” he said.
    The sector commander said that the mobile court would be sustained and warned that any driver found violating traffic rule would be brought before the magistrate for prosecution.
    He assured travelers that FRSC would continue to do its best to prevent avoidable accidents and loss of lives and appealed to motorists to obey all traffic rules.

  • Gunmen kidnap district head, four others in Kaduna

    The Kaduna State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of the District Head of Birnin Gwari, Alhaji Yahaya Yusuf Abubakar Sarkin Kudu and former Education Secretary of the council, Alhaji Ibrahim Musa.

    The command also said three other persons where abducted at Sabon Tasha in Chikun Local Government Area of the state on Thursday.

    A statement by the command’s PPRO, DSP Yakubu Sabo, explained: “On 19/12/2019, the Kaduna State Police Command received information of two separate unfortunate incidents of kidnapping through DPO Buruku and Sabon Tasha respectively to the effect that, on 18/12/2019 at about 1430hours, unknown Gunmen in Military Uniform intercepted a commuting vehicle along Birnin Gwari Road by unguwan Yako and consequently Kidnapped two (2) occupants to unknown destination.”

    He said the victims were identified as Alhaji Yahaya Yusuf Abubakar Sarkin Kudu the District Head of Birnin Gwari and Alhaji Ibrahim Musa former Education Secretary of Birnin Gwari LGA.

    He added: “Similar unfortunate incident of kidnapping was recorded at Sabon Tasha In Chikun LGA where three (3) Persons Namely ; Jonathan Obi,Joakin Obi and Benjamin Obi all of the same address were kidnapped around 0200hours of today by Suspected hoodlums to unknown destination.”

    The PPRO said on receipt of the Information, Police Operatives from the Anti Kidnapping, SARS and the IRT were immediately drafted to the two areas.

    “The entire bush around the two areas have been thoroughly combed with a view to rescuing the victims and apprehending the culprits to face justice.

    “The Command is deeply saddened by these unfortunate incidents and is doing everything possible to apprehend the culprits and rescue the victims unhurt.

    “The Commissioner of Police CP Ali Aji Janga psc is calling on general public not to be deterred by these incidents as the Command is already on top of the situation to ensure that the victims are safely rescued and ensure that the yuletide season is peacefully celebrated without apprehension.

    “He equally solicits for support and understanding of the people particularly at a time like this,” he added.