Tag: Shooting
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Police dismiss three officers for reckless shooting
The Lagos State Police Command have dismissed two Sergeants and a Corporal attached to Amukoko Division for reckless use of firearms. Sergeants Saturday Osaseri (25759), Segun Okun (359075) and Corporal Adekunle Oluwarotimi (496833) were dismissed after an orderly room trial convicted of breaching the Nigeria Police’ rules of engagement. According to police spokesman, Chike Oti,…
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Buhari condemns Las Vegas shooting, condoles with Trump
The Federal Government has commiserated with the U.S. Government over shootings that claimed scores of innocent lives at a country music concert in the Mandalay Bay Resort, Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 1. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Geoffrey Onyeama in a statement by his Spokesperson Dr. Tope Elias-Fatile on Tuesday in Abuja described…
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Las Vegas: Trump condemns shooting, calls it ‘an act of pure evil’
President Donald Trump on Monday called for the nation “to find unity and peace,” in the aftermath of one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history, declaring, “Our unity cannot be shattered by evil, our bonds cannot be broken by violence.” Speaking somberly from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Mr. Trump…
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[UPDATED] Las Vegas Shooting: 50 killed, more than 200 wounded
A gunman has killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 200 on Monday after shooting near the Las Vegas Mandalay Bay hotel, police updated a press conference. Police said they identified the gunman as Stephen Paddock, 64, a local resident, but had no information yet about his motive. The death toll indicates the…
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FRSC demands prosecution of Abia Speaker, wife, others over shooting of officials
Sequel to the recent shooting of some its officials, the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, on Tuesday called for the arrest and prosecution of those involved in the fracas. The Public Education Officer and spokesman of the Corps, Bisi Kazeem, made the call while reacting to the reported dismissal of a police corporal, Iroh Orji,…