Ibrahim Mbaya, the graduate of the University of Jos, who was beaten to death by a mob in Jos, Plateau State, will be buried tomorrow (Thursday).

His younger brother, James Mbaya, disclosed this in a statement saying preparations were being made to lay the 25-year-old to rest.

According to him, Ibrahim will be buried in his hometown in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State.

“We are making arrangements for his corpse to be brought home. He will be buried on Thursday,” James said.

“His (Ibrahim) death has really devastated us, especially our parents. I don’t think they are ever going to recover from the shock of his death because he was the first child and the first male child of the family. We had great expectations from him,” said James.

The family called on the police to ensure that everyone involved in the killing is brought to justice.

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Ghana’s tallest man, Sulemana Abdul Samed, popularly known as Awuche, has died at the age of 33.

His demise has prompted an outpour of grief, particularly in northern Ghana where his extraordinary height made him a local celebrity.

The BBC reported that Awuche died on Monday at the Tamale Teaching Hospital after being admitted with infected sores on his legs.

He was being treated in the northern city of Tamale, about 160km (100 miles) from his home village of Gambaga.

A relative, Sulemana Abdul Kudus, described the late giant as a generous and well-loved figure.

“Everyone knew how generous and kind he was. From when he died until now a lot of people are still coming to the house to find out what exactly happened,” Kudus told the BBC.

Diagnosed with gigantism in his 20s, Awuche measured 7ft 4in (223cm) when the BBC measured him in late 2022, though it is believed he may have grown even taller before his death.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said Tuesday twelve persons have been rescued alive, while three bodies have been recovered while search and rescue operations are ongoing at the collapsed building in Ajuwon, a border community between Ogun and Lagos State.

Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu Permanent Secretary, LASEMA, disclosed this while giving an update at the scene of the incident, said that following the approval of Governor, Babajide Sanwoolu, LASEMA deployed its specialised rescue team and heavy equipment to support the Ogun State Government and other responding agencies.

” Working alongside officials of the Ogun State Government, NEMA, the Nigeria Police Force, the Amotekun Corps and other stakeholders, 12 persons were rescued from the rubble and three bodies have been recovered,” he said.

According to him, the operation is now at ground zero, with responders excavating below the foundation level to ensure no victim remains trapped before the operation is concluded.

An adjoining bungalow, compromised by the collapse, will also be carefully demolished to eliminate the risk of a secondary collapse.

LASEMA commends the collaboration among all responding agencies and extends its condolences to the families of the deceased while wishing the injured a speedy recovery.

The Agency also urges property owners and developers to comply with building regulations and carry out periodic structural integrity assessments to prevent similar incidents.