A 67-year-old man has been rescued after jumping into Asa River on Abdulwahab Folawiyo, Unity Road, Ilorin, Kwara State.

Abraham Olayinka jumped into the river at about 11:30am on Monday, October 26, according to Punch.

Traders within the vicinity, who saw him jump into the river, reportedly drew the attention of security men around the area to the incident.

A commercial motorcyclist, Mohammad Abubakar, in response to the call for help, jumped into the river together with some fishermen and they succeeded in rescuing Olayinka.

The Head of Media and Publicity of the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, who said the victim was rescued before firemen arrived at the scene, said Olayinka was unstable when he was first brought out from the water.

He, however, said the man was revived and taken to a hospital where he was stabilised.

Adekunle said the victim refused to state the reason for attempting suicide despite the pressure mounted on him by the fire service.

Punch gathered from some residents that Olayinka recently lamented about losing N30,000 to some thieves and that the money belonged to a friend.

The commercial motorcyclist who rescued him, Abubakar, said, “I was riding along this area when I saw people gathering around the river bridge. I decided to stop to see what was actually going on, and I was told the old man jumped into the river and there was nobody to help him.

“When I discovered that the old man was still breathing, I waited for a moment to get police permission to rescue him and I immediately jumped into the river.”

The story of a Lady who was shot in the mouth by a police officer suspected to be her boyfriend went viral weeks back.

The gory video shows the moment the gunshot tore her mouth, leaving her in a critical condition.

According to reports the boyfriend went into hiding after the incident.

In a recent development, the Lagos state police command has arrested the police officer who shot the victim.

In a statement released on Thursday October 29, the spokesperson of the Lagos state police command, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the erring officer identified as SGT Eze Aiwansone, attached to the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 16, Ikeja, has been arrested.

Adejobi said the suspect, who had been on the run, was arrested by his elder brother who is an inspector of police in Lagos State, and handed over to the command.

“The State CID Panti has taken over the case on the instruction of the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, for further investigation.

The Commissioner of Police has however warned police personnel in Lagos State to desist from any act that can tarnish the image of the police; and be committed to the principles of Community Policing for better service delivery and public safety in the state.” Adejobi’s statement read

Honourable Mojisola Alli-Maculay has called for the re-orientation of Nigerian Youths.

According to the Lagos State House of Assembly Member, most youths are ‘high on drugs at all times.”

Hon. Mojisola represents Amuwo Odofin 1 constituency, and this statement was made during her submission during the House’s deliberation on the crisis that rocked Lagos State after hoodlums hijacked the #EndSARS protest and carried out wanton destruction of properties and killings this past week.

She averred that young people now go on social media to do all sorts of things.

In her words;

“Look at the children these days. The youths. I like your submission Mr Speaker that it is not unemployment that should be the bane or the reason why youths will come out and misbehave.

“There are unemployment in so many countries of the world, even in the United States. I schooled in the UK and I saw a lot of young people who were not employed but they didn’t become hoodlums. Why can’t we look inwards and look for solutions to our problems. Why can’t young people look within themselves, look for their talents.”

“Even as graduates, what stops you from becoming a designer or a professional tiler?”

“There is no excuse for being a hoodlum.”

“I think it’s about time that the National Orientation Agency needs to set to work. We need to begin to orientate our young people. They need people who can talk to them from time to time.”

“They are high on drugs most of the time, most of them. They go to social media, they do all sorts of things.”

"They (Nigerian youths) are high on drugs all the time, most of them. They go to social media to do all sorts of things." – Lagos lawmaker, Mojisola Alli-Macauley, on recent events in the state. pic.twitter.com/MpAkkFwSXi

— Pulse Nigeria (@PulseNigeria247) October 29, 2020

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The Edo State Police Command has allegedly arrested an 11-year-old over his ”involvement” in the attack on a police station at Evbuotubu area of Benin City by hoodlums.

Recall that hoodlums took advantage of the #EndSARS protest to attack Oba Market Police, Ugbekun Police Station, Idogbo Police station last Monday and carted away arms and ammunitions at the armoury as well as police uniforms and other valuables.

According to Human Rights Advocate, Kola Edokpayi, a senior News reporter with the Edo Broadcasting Service, Festus Alenkhe, stated that the young boy was arrested for allegedly joining the gang of hoodlums that attacked Oba Market police station.

After the attack, the boy was said to have worn the uniform of a police sergeant and declared himself as the Inspector General of Police (IGP)

He then went about in Benin metropolis bragging about his new status while most of his peers hailed and clapped for him.

He was subsequently arrested, paraded and will be arraigned in a juvenile court soon, according to the report.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has approved the full reopening of churches, mosques, businesses, hotels, and entertainment centres across the state.

Recall that the state ordered business facilities to partially/fully close down in March, as a measure to prevent the community spread of C0VID-19.

However, in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary, Kunle Somorin, via the state’s Twitter handle on Wednesday, the Governor has ordered the full reopening of churches and other public places.

The statement in part reads,

‘‘Government is aware of the excruciating implications of COVID-19 lockdown but we have emplaced measures and improved on testing to stem the tide. Empirical field research indicates that we have managed to stem community spread and treatment of the virus very well.

“We are convinced that opening of schools and entertainment centres would not harm our people. We would continue to monitor the development”.

COVID-19: Ogun orders full reopening of churches, mosque, hotels

Pleased with the drop of COVID-19 infections in Ogun State, @dabiodunMFR, has announced that all hotels, viewing centres, marquees, event centres, suites, guest houses, motels, and establishments providing…. pic.twitter.com/sMiUe3DUt5

— Ogun State Government – OGSG (@OGSG_Official) October 28, 2020

An heavy-duty truck reportedly knocked a school bus conveying pupils to their homes into a ditch.

This tragic incident occurred in Agwu community of Enugu state on Wednesday October 28.

A Facebook user, identified as Duru Divinegift, shared photos from the scene of the accident. He also alleged that not less than 15 pupils, a teacher and others reportedly lost their lives in the accident.

According to him, the survivors are currently in critical conditions.

He wrote;

#BLACKWEDNESDAY: School Children died as Truck crushed School Bus into a Ditch.

Why did I even witnessed this??

On the day time of 28th of October, 2020, Tragedy has befallen Awgu Town, Awgu Local Government Area in Enugu State as truck crushed a School Bus who is on the way to convey school children back to their various destinations into a ditch.

Not less than 15 Pupils + a teacher and other external adults who was affected by the accident, lost their dear life in the cold hand of death.others are been left in critical conditions.

Can’t sleep tonight.

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