Gunmen Kill 3 Policemen, 5 Others in Emir of Kaura Namoda’s Convoy Zangon-Kataf erupts, 7 killed, houses razed Traditional ruler of Ankpa abducted John Shiklam in Kaduna, Francis Sardauna in Katsina and Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja Gunmen on Thursday night attacked the convoy of the
Emir of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Alhaji Sanusi Muhammad, killing eight people. In Kaduna State, seven people were killed by gunmen in Gora Gan
community, Zangon-Kataf Local Government area of the state, while security operatives in Kogi State have declared a manhunt for the kidnappers of the traditional ruler of Ankpa, the Ejeh of Ankpa, Shuaibu
Usman, who was abducted yesterday. The gunmen attacked the Emir of Kaura Namoda on his way home from Abuja, killing three of his police security details and five other people.
According to an eyewitness, who escaped during the attack, “The Emir’s convoy was ambushed by the suspected gunmen along Zaria-Funtua highway. The Emir was coming back to Zamfara
from Abuja in the midnight in a convoy of official vehicles. “Eight occupants of the Toyota Hilux, including the driver, were all shot dead by Continued on page 5
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Buhari Celebrates Rescue of Kankara Boys in 6 Days, Echoes Resolve to Secure All Iyobosa Uwugiaren, Omololu Ogunmade, Kigsley Iweze and Udora Orizu in Abuja, Francis Sardauna in Katsina President Muhammadu Buhari was upbeat yesterday when he met with the returnee Kankara boys at the Government House, Katsina, and reiterated
his determination to provide security for all in Nigeria. The schoolboys were abducted when gunmen stormed their school, Government Science Secondary School, Kankara, Katsina State, on December 11. The president, who spoke in Hausa, was excted by the rescue of the schoolboys within
six days and congratulated the children for their safe return. He stressed that the government would continue to improve the nation’s security system. Buhari advised the freed students to remain focused in the pursuit and acquisition of good education despite their ill-fated experience.
The President, who tasked the pupils not to be distracted by the misfortune of their kidnapping, said the reward of knowledge acquisition was non-negotiable. The President described their plight as a test of character and determination to succeed in life. He assured them that the
WE BROUGHT BACK OUR BOYS... President Muhammadu Buhari addressing rescued students of Government Science Secondary School Kankara, Katsina State ...yesterday
federal government would upgrade the security structure in the country to ensure more safety. Imploring the students to put their predicament in the hands of their abductors behind them, Buhari insisted that there is no alternative to education “My dear children, don’t
be discouraged with what has happened,’’ he said, “give your attention to acquiring knowledge and developing good character, and you will be distinguished in life. “I know that you have been through a lot. The suffering you went through, please put Continued on page 5