RUSSIAN FORCES TO STAY IN MALI TO FIGHT TERRORISM: KREMLIN. (PHOTO).

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 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 ...

BANDITS KILL TWO, REPORTEDLY BURN KAJURU LG CHAIR’S VEHICLE DURING BURIAL. (PHOTO).


 Bandits Kill Two, Reportedly Burn Kajuru LG Chair’s Vehicle During Burial


According to Punch Newspapers, suspected bandits on Monday killed two residents and set ablaze the official vehicle of the Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Area during an attack on the Ugom community in Kaduna State.


The assailants reportedly stormed the Ehwakya area, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents.


Community sources identified the victims as 25-year-old Bitrus David and 40-year-old Goma Idi.


The gunmen also invaded Dogon-Noma, where residents had gathered for the burial of the father of politician Usman D. Stingo.


Eyewitnesses said mourners fled when the attackers opened fire near the burial site.


No fewer than four vehicles were burnt during the incident, including the official vehicle of the council chairman, Dauda Madaki, as well as Stingo’s vehicle.


In a statement, the Chairman of the Ugom Progressive Union, Onnusim Alhaji Ishaya, described the attack as tragic. 


He confirmed the deaths and the destruction of vehicles, adding that some residents were still unaccounted for as of yesterday.


Kajuru Local Government Area has experienced repeated attacks in recent times, raising fresh concerns over security in the area.

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