RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).
Russian forces to stay in Mali to fight terrorism: Kremlin The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russian forces would stay in Mali to help the country's government battle terrorists following an offensive over the weekend by Tuareg-led separatists and terrorists. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the statement after being asked by a reporter how Russia responded to a purported statement from the terrorists saying they wanted Russia to leave Mali. "Russia's presence there is, in fact, due to the need identified by the current government. Russia will continue, including in Mali, to combat extremism, terrorism and other harmful phenomena and will continue to provide assistance to the current government," said Peskov, AFP reported. The Russian Defence Ministry had claimed on Tuesday that units of its African Corps prevented an attempted coup on April 25, 2026 in Mali. It said in a statement that the African Corps units "inflicted irreparable losses" on superior ...
The Lagos State Government has warned the general public to henceforth desist from molesting or assaulting its officials on duties within the State or face tthe wrath of the State Government.Giving this warning was the State Commissioner for Finance,Mr Akinyemi Ashade,while reactng to a report of assault of a Land Use Charge field officer on duty at No 9,Mologede Street Meiran in Ayobo-Ipaja area of the State.According to the report,Usuaulele Ernest and his sister Usuaulete Jessica beat up the field officer and destroyed hiss camera while taking the photography of a bill posted on the property as part of the evidence of notice served on the property as demanded by Law.The Commissioner warned that the State Government will not hesitate to deal decisively with anybody obstructing its officials in the performance of his/her lawful duty within the provision of Law.Ashade urged Land Use Charge Field Officers to continue putting in their best in the performance of their duties and assured them of Government's commitment to their welfare and safety while on duty.
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