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 Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the appointment of General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to the newly established Nigerian Army Divisions.

This followed the approval by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the establishment of four additional Divisions.

A statement by Col Appolonia Anele, Acting Director, Army Public Relations said, “The landmark development forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigerian Army’s force structure, expand its operational footprint, enhance command and control as well as improve the Service’s capacity to effectively respond to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.”

“The newly established Divisions will immediately commence operations, in the respective locations, on attainment of Initial Operational Capability (IOC) while deliberate measures are being implemented to progressively attain Full Operational Capability (FOC).”

“This phased approach will ensure seamless operationalisation, operational continuity and rapid force projection across the country”.

“Consequently, the Nigerian Army has undertaken a comprehensive reorganisation of its Divisional Areas of Responsibility.

Under the new structure, 1 Division Kaduna will be responsible for security in Kaduna, Kano, Katsina and Jigawa States, while 2 Division Ibadan will cover Oyo, Osun, Ekiti and Ondo States.The 3 Division Jos will oversee Plateau, Bauchi and Gombe States.

The newly established 5 Division, with Headquarters in Makurdi, will assume responsibility for Benue, Nasarawa and Kogi States, while 6 Division Port Harcourt will cover Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States.

The 7 Division Maiduguri will be responsible for Borno and Yobe states while 8 Division Sokoto will retain responsibility for Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States.

(Vanguard)