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Six civilians killed, 10 wounded in Somalia hotel siege: police

Six civilians were killed and 10 wounded in a six-hour siege by Islamist Al-Shabaab militants at a beachside hotel in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu, police said Saturday. “Six civilians were martyred in the attack… and 10 others were wounded. Three brave members of the security forces were martyred,” the Somali Police …

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At least 280 killed and scores wounded as earthquake hits Afghanistan

A powerful earthquake has killed at least 280 people and left scores injured in Afghanistan, according to the country’s state news agency. Pictures show landslides and ruined homes in eastern Paktika province, where rescuers are scrambling to treat the injured. In remote areas, helicopters have been ferrying victims to hospitals. …

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Four killed, soldiers wounded in Ondo, Calabar road accidents

Four persons on Saturday lost their lives while 13 others sustained injuries in a road accident that occurred along Ikaramu-Akunu Akoko Road in the Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State. It was gathered that the crash involved an 18-seater Toyota Hiace bus, with registration number MBA 752 XA, …

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Prison officer wounded after gun goes off in courtroom

An accidental discharged of a gun has left a prison officer wounded in the leg. The officer whose name is not immediately known is part of the team of prison officers who brought the four persons standing trial for unlawful kidnapping of Canadian ladies. According EIB Network’s Court Correspondent Murtala …

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One wounded after shooting at Kpatinga

One person has been wounded in a shooting incident at Kpatinga in the Gushegu Municipality of the Northern Region. The shooting incident followed the enskinment of the regent of Kpatinga. There is currently some military and police presence in the area. ASP Thomas Tulashi, the Gushegu Police commander, noted that …

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