UN SAYS 53 CONGOLESE REFUGEES HAVE DIED IN BURUNDI. (PHOTO).

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 UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations Refugee Agency told Reuters late on Friday. Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition, it said. The U.N. said it was working with the health ministry and other partners to investigate the cause of the other deaths. More than 100,000 Congolese have sought refuge in Burundi since fighting near the border intensified in early December and rebels seized the town of Uvira, the UNHCR said. Jean Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu province where Uvira is located, described the situation in Burundi as "misery" and "a crisis completely forgotten by the international community and media." Congo's state and social affairs ministry said it was leading a humanita...

POLICE LAUNCH MANHUNT AS GUNMEN KIDNAP RCCG PASTOR, OTHER BUS PASSENGERS IN OYO. (PHOTO).


 Police Launch Manhunt As Gunmen Kidnap RCCG Pastor, Other Bus Passengers In Oyo


Passengers of a 14-seater bus including a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Olugbenga Olawore, have been kidnapped in Oyo State.


The cleric and other passengers were reportedly abducted on Friday night in the Maya axis of Lanlate-Eruwa Road, while the cleric was returning from Ipapo town, where he had gone to fine-tune burial arrangements for his mother.


SP Adewale Osifeso, Oyo State Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the abduction to journalists on Saturday.


The police spokesman, however, said that some of the abductees had been rescued.


“Some of the rescued victims are assisting with useful leads that can help the investigation. 


“All routes around the area, including the adjoining forest areas, are being combed.


“Investigation is ongoing. Updates would be provided accordingly,” he said.

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