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Vietnam-Based Nigerian Killed in Communal Clash in Abia State
Samson Nwaubani, a Nigerian based in Vietnam, was fatally stabbed during a communal clash between the Okwu and Umuajata communities in Umuahia, Abia State.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, August 27, amid the annual New Yam festival held in Olokoro, the location of both communities.
Tensions had been escalating before the festival after a confrontation between residents of the two communities turned violent. The situation worsened when youths from Okwu reportedly attacked Umuajata, damaging properties.
On the day of the festival, Samson and some youths from Okwu were passing through Umuajata on their way to the celebration when they were ambushed by suspected Umuajata youths, leading to a violent clash. During the fight, Samson was stabbed in the neck and macheted on the arm, bleeding to death at the scene.
Sources revealed that the New Yam festival is celebrated in phases and the violence erupted during one of these events. Despite early intervention by community elders to resolve the dispute and prevent escalation, the conflict persisted, resulting in injuries alongside Samson’s death.
In response to the rising violence, the Umuahia South Local Government Area suspended the masquerader activities linked to the festival. This followed an emergency peace and security meeting convened by the Executive Mayor, Chinedu Enwereuzo, traditional rulers, security officials, and stakeholders.
A statement from the council indicated the suspension of the Igba Ekpe masquerade festivities until further notice due to concerns over security risks tied to the celebrations. Community leaders and youth groups were directed to ensure compliance, with warnings of legal action for violations. The suspension aims to maintain cultural identity through safe, lawful means while addressing security concerns.
Mayor Enwereuzo called for peace and unity, particularly in the Okwu and Umuajata communities, emphasizing that the safety of lives and property is a top priority.
Attempts to reach the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, Maureen Chinaka, for comment were unsuccessful as calls and messages went unanswered at the time of reporting.
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Commotion In National Assembly Over Fire Outbreak
It took the swift intervention of senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South and Senator Salihu Mustapha to quench the fire building up in the kitchen compartment of the Senate hearing room 107.
Image: National Assembly, Abuja
A fire outbreak in the Senate wing of the National Assembly was quickly put out on Wednesday; stopping it from spreading any further.
It took the swift intervention of senator Asuquo Ekpenyong from Cross River South and Senator Salihu Mustapha to quench the fire building up in the kitchen compartment of the Senate hearing room 107.
The Senate Committee on Niger -Delta Development Commission, NDCC chaired by Senator Ekpenyong had just concluded the screening exercise of Dr. Zainab Marwa as the member representing, Northeast on the board of the commission when smoke from the fire rapidly covered the scene of incident.
It was subsequently gathered that the fire emanated from a micro-wave left on in the kitchen.
In the brief commotion; Senator Ekpenyong’s swift intervention ensured that the fire was quickly put out.SOT
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President Tinubu Commissions new EFCC office in Ekiti
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a landmark development that would enhance the Commission’s presence and effectiveness in the region.
• EFCC Ekiti Office commission by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned the new Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Zonal Directorate office in Ado-Ekiti.
Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the commissioning ceremony on Tuesday, President Tinubu said that the state-of-the-art facility reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening institutions responsible for fighting corruption and economic crimes.
The President commended EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, as well as the management and staff of the Commission for their efforts in enhancing the agency’s operational capacity and expanding its reach across the country.
According to him, the new office will improve the Commission’s effectiveness in tackling corruption, financial crimes and related offences, while bringing anti-graft operations closer to the people of Ekiti and Ondo States.
Earlier, EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede described the commissioning of the Ekiti Zonal Directorate as a landmark development that would enhance the Commission’s presence and effectiveness in the region.
He noted that the facility would help close operational gaps in the Commission’s coverage of Ekiti and Ondo States while improving engagement with local communities in the fight against corruption.
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) exploded on the Anka-Bagega road on Tuesday, killing one person and injuring seven others.
The blast struck a commercial Volkswagen Golf 3 Wagon carrying passengers travelling from Bagega village to Anka town. One passenger died on the spot, while the seven injured victims are receiving treatment at a primary healthcare facility in Bagega.
The explosion also caused significant damage to the vehicle, sparking fresh security concerns among commuters using the route.
This incident comes barely a month after a similar IED explosion occurred along the same road.
Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ahmad Bello, confirmed the attack. He said joint security forces have been deployed to assess the situation, clear the affected area, and restore normalcy on the route.
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