SAHEL ALLIANCE RECALLS AMBASSADORS FROM ALGERIA AFTER THE DOWNING OF A MALIAN DRONE. (PHOTO).

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 Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algeria after the downing of a Malian drone A military alliance between Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger withdrew their respective ambassadors from Algeria in response to the downing of a Malian drone last week, the group said late Sunday, AP reported. The Alliance of Sahel States, which goes by its French acronym AES, blamed Algeria on social media for the drone’s downing and condemned it as an “irresponsible act” that violated international law. The act was “contrary to historical relations and fraternal relations between the peoples of the AES Confederation and the Algerian people,” the group said. Malian Prime Minister Gen. Abdoulaye Maiga, in a statement on the Malian Foreign Ministry’s social media, denied claims by the Algerian government that the drone had violated Algeria’s airspace by over 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). He claimed that “this action proves, if proof were needed, that the Algerian regime sponsors international terrorism.” Mal...

TRAGEDY: 80-YEAR-OLD WOMAN BURNT TO DEATH AS FIRE RAZES BENUE COMMUNITY.(PHOTO).


TRAGEDY: 80-YEAR-OLD WOMAN BURNT TO DEATH AS FIRE RAZES BENUE COMMUNITY



Tragedy struck as suspected Youths hunting for rats set ablaze the surrounding bush resulting in the burning of fifty thatched houses where an eighty-year-old woman reportedly burnt beyond recognition.

Daily Champion Checks leaned that the incident occurred on Sunday by 10 am when inhabitants in the affected community known as Gyaruwa Tsambee Council ward of Gwer West of Benue State.

Speaking on the development, the village head of the Community, Chief Ayatse Agunor, disclosed that the incident took place when inhabitants were away attending church service when the episode struck.

The village Chief lamented that the destruction was very alarming, saying something must be done to mitigate future occurrences.

According to him, an appropriate sanction particularly law would be enacted to forestall and prohibit bush burning in the areas.

An affected victim Mrs Mlumun expressed shock at the spate of damage pointing out where they slept with their children, emphasizing that all properties were lost in the inferno including undisclosed money.

When Contacted Caretaker committee chairman, Hon Henry Agba, disclosed the destruction was unprecedented, Confirming the death of an aged woman.

When I was told of the inferno involving death and massive properties burnt down I quickly rushed to the scene on sighting the incident, he was shocked beyond words.

“However, efforts must be intensified to ensure bush burning or rats hawking is completely discouraged in his council to avoid future reoccurrence.


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