KIDNAPPING OCCURS DAILY IN KOGI, BANDITS TOOK 28 RESIDENTS ON MONDAY — SUNDAY KARIMI.(PHOTO).

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 Senator Sunday Karimi has raised concerns over the growing incidence of kidnapping and banditry in Kogi State, describing abductions as a daily occurrence in the state. Karimi made the remarks on Wednesday during plenary while contributing to a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari on the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso. The lawmaker said kidnapping and banditry have become major security challenges threatening the stability of the country, stressing that responsibility for addressing the menace should not rest solely on the Federal Government. According to him, bandits invaded Ayedun Bunu, a community in Kogi West Senatorial District, in the early hours of Monday and abducted 28 residents. He noted that such incidents have become frequent in Kogi State, adding that communities continue to face security threats from criminal elements. Karimi called on lawmakers to accelerate legislative action on proposals for the est...

MAGNITUDE 7.6 EARTHQUAKE STRIKES EASTERN INDONESIA, KILLING ONE AND CAUSING DAMAGE. (PHOTO).


 Magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia, killing one and causing damage

A powerful earthquake struck off eastern Indonesia early Thursday near Ternate in North Maluku province, leaving at least one person dead and causing widespread damage. The quake hit at 5:48 a.m. local time with a magnitude of 7.6 and a depth of around 20 miles beneath the Northern Molucca Sea.

The tremor shook Ternate city intensely, sending residents fleeing into the streets in panic. Buildings sustained damage as plaster fell from walls, and chimneys collapsed. The quake was also felt in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, where several structures were damaged.

A 70-year-old woman was killed in Manado after being struck by falling debris. Authorities said they are investigating reports of additional injuries, including people hurt while trying to escape during the shaking.

Tsunami warnings were initially issued following the quake but were later lifted. Officials urged residents in affected areas to carefully inspect buildings for structural damage before returning inside, warning that cracks or weakened structures could pose ongoing dangers.


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