OBI ATTRIBUTES STAMPEDE TRAGEDIES IN OYO, FCT, AND ANAMBRA TO HUNGER AND SYSTEMIC ISSUES. (PHOTO).

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 Peter Obi has blamed hunger and systemic failures for the recent spate of stampedes across the country.  Scores of persons were dead, and many others wounded in the tragic incidents in Ibadan, Oyo State; Okija in Anambra and another one in the nation’s capital of Abuja. The stampedes happened in a space of five days with the last two occurring on Saturday morning during food distribution campaigns. Obi, who was the Labour Party (LP)’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, said the incidents underline the rising hunger in the country which has led to desperation. “I am deeply saddened and distressed by the tragic loss of lives in desperate searches for food,” Obi, who is a former governor of Anambra State, wrote in a post on his X account Saturday afternoon. “While I will not cast blame but instead appreciate the organizers of these respective events for their kind gestures in providing palliatives and support to society, especially the poor, these tragedies reflect the...

NATIONAL PROTEST: RELAXATION OF CURFEW AS SECURITY SITUATION IMPROVES IN AZARE TOWN. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 PRESS RELEASE  7th August 2024 


The editors, 


NATIONAL PROTEST: Relaxation of Curfew as Security Situation Improves in Azare Town 


The Bauchi State Police Command is glad to announce that following steady improvements in the security situation, the curfew previously imposed on Azare town on Monday, August 5th, has been adjusted. The 24-hour curfew has now been reduced to a more manageable 12-hour period from 6 PM to 6 AM daily. 


We extend our appreciation to the residents for their incredible cooperation and patience during this period. Together with other security agencies in the state, the Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.


SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, Anipr,

Police Public Relations Officer,

For: Commissioner of Police,

Bauchi State Command

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