Nnamdi Kanu has been ‘abducted, probably killed’ – Lawyer claims

Counsel to the leader of IPOB, Nnamdi Kani, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has alleged that his client has been abducted and probably killed during the recent face-off between members of the secessionist group and the Military had in Imo and Rivers state recently. In a statement released yesterday, Ejiofor said since the September 14th “invasion” of Nnamdi Kanu’s home in Umuahia, Abia state by some military officers, he has not been able to communicate with him. The lawyer claimed that the whereabouts of Kanu is yet unknown by him nor members of his family. According to Ejiofor, Kanu might have been killed during the crossfire that occurred on the day of the “invasion”. “I have no doubt whatsoever that stories making the rounds that my Client has fled outside Nigeria, were planted to divert attention from their murderous raid on my client’s house. I made last contact with my client few minutes into the bloody onslaught in his home on the 14th day of September 2017. Till date, I have not established further communication with him. The soldiers must have made possible contact with him on this 14th day of September 2017, when they invaded his house on a bloody raid, and by virtue of which position, they should tell the world if he was caught by fire of bullets in the hit of the bloody onslaught or he was arrested alive. In all probability, my client may have been killed by the invading soldiers who are now seeking ways to fool the world into believing that he has left the country. My request is that the military should produce my client wherever they kept him and stop diverting attention of the public,” Ejiofor said The lawyer also denied knowing the source of a letter reportedly signed and released by Kanu on September 14th, the day he claims the IPOB leader went missing. The letter announced that he would not be attending the South East governors meeting in Enugu state. Ejiofor said he was not aware of the letter and that he cannot verify the authenticity of it.

Tenant Dies In Lagos As Candle Fire Burns Two-Storey Building

A tenant has been reported dead after he was burnt to death yesterday.. According to reports, a landlord’s son was injured during a morning inferno, which gutted a house at the Somolu area of Lagos State. The fire, which ravaged a storey-building, started about 1a.m. from the first floor, where the landlord’s son’s apartment is located. The landlord’s son, Abiola, was said to have lit a candle and fell asleep. Unfortunately, the candle fell on the rug in his apartment. The rug caught fire which spread to other apartments. The tenant, identified simply as Al-Wajud, was said to be drunk before going to bed and thus, was deep in his sleep when the fire started. He died before he could be rushed to the hospital. The incident, which happened at House 4, Akinrinlo Street, threw occupants and members of the community into mourning. One of the victims, who identified himself simply as Adebolawe, said; “We were sleeping about 1a.m. when we heard a loud sound from the roof of the building. “Immediately we heard the sound, every tenant in the house rushed out only to see flame on the roof of the building. We started running around, looking for water to put out the fire. While we were looking for water, my wife was struggling to rescue the children and to savage some of our property. Unfortunately we couldn’t bring out anything. Fire consumed everything.” Another victim, Mr. Akeem Ismaila, said; “The fire destroyed all I have laboured for in life. It was a terrible situation; right now, I don’t know where to start from. Even my wife’s money, which she was supposed to use to stock her shop, was burnt to ashes. My children wouldn’t be able to go to school as their uniform and school materials were all burnt. “Government should come to our aid. This is not the first time the building would go up in flames; two years ago, the building caught fire but was later rebuilt. This is another fire.” Firefighters were said to have arrived the scene about 3am., after the fire had burnt down the whole building.

Vote Your President Out If You Are Not Happy With Him’- Ooni Of Ife Tells Nigerians

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has told Nigerians to vote out their president, if they are not happy with his administration and retain him if they are pleased with..........See More