NUT PROTEST : WIKE WARNS AGAINST POLITICISING INSECURITY. (PHOTO).

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 NUT Protest : Wike Warns Against Politicising Insecurity The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has warned against politicising insecurity amid protests by the Nigeria Union of Teachers, FCT wing, over the killing and abduction of school staff and children in Oyo State. Teachers stormed the FCTA Secretariat in Abuja to condemn the killing of Michael Oyedokun and to demand the release of abducted pupils and teachers from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area. The FCT minister addressed the protesters on Tuesday, saying the federal government is on its toes working to secure the rescue of the schoolchildren and their teachers. Wike urged protesters to avoid turning the tragedy into a political issue and to give security efforts time to produce results. Chairman of the union in the FCT, Mr Abdullahi Shafa, explained that the nationwide solidarity protest was to condemn the killing of the teacher and abduction of the school chil...

BENUE LINKS CONDEMNS BUS ATTACK, MOURNS VICTIMS. (PHOTO).


 Benue Links Condemns Bus Attack, Mourns Victims


State-owned transport company, Benue Links Nigeria Ltd, has strongly condemned Thursday’s deadly attack on one of its buses by suspected Fulani herdsmen near Otukpo Burnt Bricks.


In a statement issued Friday by the company’s Information Officer, Ehi Daniel, the firm confirmed that the 18-seater bus, en route Makurdi to Otukpo, was ambushed, resulting in the deaths of the driver, Mr. Samuel Agege, and a front-seat passenger.


Three passengers reportedly escaped the abduction attempt, while another had disembarked earlier in Taraku.


The company expressed condolences to the bereaved families and pledged continued collaboration with security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted victims. It also commended the swift response of law enforcement and expressed confidence in their efforts.

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