Wildlife officials captured alligator that killed 2 years old boy

Florida wildlife officials believe they’ve captured the alligator that dragged a 2-year-old Nebraska boy into the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in
a news release Wednesday that it has suspended alligator
trapping activities in the area.

The release says officials have based their conclusions on expert analyses and observations by staff with extensive experience in investigating fatal alligator bites. A total of six alligators were removed.

Authorities say an alligator pulled Lane Graves into the water
June 14, despite the frantic efforts of his father. Lane’s body
was recovered the next day. An autopsy showed the boy died
from drowning and traumatic injuries.

New deadly gang emerges in North West Nigeria, terrorizes residents

The Kaduna State Police Command has stepped up security following attacks on the residents of the state by a new deadly group called “Yan Shara”.

The spokesperson of the command, Abubakar Zubair, stated this in an interview with Yan Shara, which means “Sweepers” in Hausa Language, has carried out series of attacks on
some residents of the state, using dangerous weapons like knives.

Its members, which comprise mostly young adults, now operate in major towns in Kaduna,including Tudun wada, Unguwan Rimi, Kakuri,Unguwan Dosa and Kawo.

Mr. Zubair said though the police were not aware of some of the attacks, the activities of the group had been put under control by the force.

He said, “The Kaduna police have all the information about the activities of the gang in some part of the state that include Tudun
Wada and Rigasa area and have taken all the necessary steps to bring that to a stop. We never had any other report of such activitiesfrom groups like that in recent time.”

“The case of Unguwan Rimi and Unguwan Dosa are new to me now but the police will step up and find out what actually happened.

The police are not taking it lightly with such activities of hoodlums in the state anymore.Governor Nasir El-Rufai had recently assured residents of the state of his administration’s
resolve to ensure that the activities of the group were not only curtailed but also totally eradicated.

The governor, who spoke when he visited a victim of the group,
Emmanuel Francis, at St. Gerard Hospital Kaduna, warned the
people of the state not to impose the tenets of their religions
on others.

“We implore everyone to do their duty to uphold peace and
security in Kaduna State. We should not allow differences in
faith to be a barrier to harmony or a cause for conflict. Nobody
can impose the tenet of his faith on another person,” Mr. El-
Rufai said.

“The decision to observe any religious activity is the prerogative
of the individual. Let us all remain vigilant and report any
suspicious activity to the security agencies.”

Mr. Francis, a Christian, was attacked last week by suspected
members of the group for eating during Ramadan.
A resident of Kakuri, Bala Awwal, has narrated how Mr. Francis
was attacked by the group.

Mr. Awwal recounted that the victim was attacked in Kakuri
area last Tuesday by members of the group while he was
having lunch.

He said the members of the groups protested that he was
eating at the time Muslims were observing their fast.
“They even stabbed the man,” he explained lamentably, adding
that it was the prompt intervention of the police that saved him
from death.

Mr. Awwal said the police had made some arrests in the area.
Also speaking, on Mal Mustapha, said many of the members of
the Yan Shara were residents of the same areas where the
activities had taken place.

“As a community leader, we keep telling people in the Mosque
and gathering to be cautious of these boys,” Mr. Mustapha
said.

“Nobody knows what their motives are or what they intend to
achieve with such activities. We are calling on the Kaduna state
Police and the government to in a matter of urgency hasten
taking action on this group’s activities in the state.”

A resident of Unguwan Dosa, Bello Sani, said he narrowly
escaped being lynched last week when the group attacked him
on his way from the mosque where he had gone to pray.

He said, “It happened after the last prayer of the day, Isha’a at
Unguwan Dosa. I was going home from the mosque in
Unguwan Dosa when I saw people running and coming my
way.

At first I thought it was a riot. Then one lady who was running
overtook me and was shouting run! run! run! the sweepers are
coming. I did not understand what she meant by sweepers
until I saw some shops close to me closing down and also
telling me to run.

“However, before I could run fast, one among them hit me with
a big stick on my back. I was able to jump in to a house close
to me forcing them to retreat.”

Describing the experience as “horrific,” Mr. Bello said he was
very scared because he did not know about the group until last
month a friend who lives in Tudun-Wada told hold him about it.

Nigeria Police arraign 5 suspects over Kano ‘blasphemy’ killing

Five persons were on Friday arraigned before a court in Kano over last week’s killing of a trader on allegation of blasphemy.

The killing of Bridget Agbahime by a mob at Kano’s Kofar Wambai Market sparked national outrage.

Police said she was accused of blaspheming the Prophet Mohammed of Islam before being clubbed to death.

President Muhmmadu Buhari and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano have condemned the attack, and have demanded the culprits be brought to justice.

The police in Kano on Friday arraigned Dauda Ahmad, Abdullahi Mustapha, Zubairu Abubakar, Abdullahi Abubakar and Musa Abdullahi before Chief Magistrate Court on a four-count charge.

The suspects were charged with incitement,culpable homicide and mischief, based on sections 144, 80, 51 and 327 of the penal
code.

Dauda Ahmad, who is the prime suspect, was accused of leading others to attack and hack Mrs. Agbahime to death.If found guilty, Mr. Ahmad could face the death penalty.

Nigerian troops kill 3 Boko Haram insurgents, ‘recover over 300 vehicles’

Troops of the Nigeria Army have in the last 48 hours carried out raids of various Boko Haram camps during which three Boko Haram insurgents were reportedly killed as soldiers rescued dozens of abducted civilians.

The operation, which took place mostly in the northern flank of Borno state, led to the recovery of over 300 vehicles, cache of arms and other terror enhancing devices.

The spokesman of the Nigeria Army, Sani Usman, said in a statement that the operations were carried out by troops of 26 Battalion, 151 Task Force Battalion, 155 Task Force Battalion and some elements of 21 Brigade of the Counterinsurgency Operation Lafiya Dole.

He said many camps were on Friday cleared in villages like Kircha Goniye, Wujjah Alkelu, Kita Jiddum, Jameri, Geri Gana, Gere Kura and Jabe were all purged.

The statement reads in part:
“Other villages cleared by the troops were Hasana Jere and Chachile. During the operation, own troops came in contact with elements of the terrorists group during which 2 of the terrorists were killed. The troops further recovered 5 Dane guns, 2 mobile telephone handsets, 3 Boko Haram terrorists flags and a Generator as well as several vehicles.

TROOPS CARRY OUT JOINT CLEARANCE OPERATIONS

Troops of 26 Battalion, 151 Task Force Battalion, 155 Task Force Battalion and some elements of 21 Brigade have carried out a joint clearance operations to destroy remnants of Boko Haram terrorists camps and enclaves in the early hours of today in several villages in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State.

The villages include Kircha Goniye, Wujjah Alkelu, Kita Jiddum, Jameri, Geri Gana, Gere Kura and Jabe. Other villages cleared by the troops were Hasana Jere and Chachile. During the operation, own troops came in contact with elements of the terrorists group during which 2 of the terrorists were killed.
The troops further recovered 5 Dane guns, 2 mobile telephone handsets, 3 Boko Haram terrorists flags and a Generator as well as several vehicles.

In a related development, troops of 22 Brigade Garrison on blocking position also encountered a convoy of Boko Haram terrorists on motorcycles same day in which they killed 1 Boko Haram terrorist and recovered 3 motorcycles, 1 bag containing cash sum of Four Hundred and Sixty Six Thousand Naira ($2330.00).

 In addition, the troops also rescued 8 abducted persons made up of 2 women, 2 female teenagers, 3 male children and a minor who unfortunately sustained injury and is receiving treatment at the unit’s medical facility.

Information gathered from the rescued persons revealed that they were abducted from Ngoshe Bara village, Gwoza Local Government Area by the Boko Haram terrorists and taken to Sambisa forest in 2015 and married off to Boko Haram terrorists group fighters. They however relocated to Lake Chad general area prior to their rescue by troops.

Interestingly, one of the women, Fatima Mohammed already a mother of 2 children, lamented that her husband, Mallam Mustapha, a retired District Court Judge in Gwoza, was killed by the terrorists before her abduction. The rescued persons are further being screened to further ascertain their status.

As part of their contribution to the well being of the Internally Displaced Persons, 22 Brigade Field Ambulance has been carrying out medical outreach at tge Dikwa Internally Displaced Persons Camp in which quite a number of persons benefitted from the exercise where they were diagnosed and treated for various ailments most if which ranged from various degrees of body wounds to trauma.

Some elements of Boko Haram elements made an attempt to attack 122 Task Force Battalion location at Yamteke from Galthani and Balangaje general area which successfully repelled as quite a number of the attackers were killed.

Troops of 117 Task Force Battalion of 28 Task Force Brigade conveyed 40 Internally Displaced Persons from Madagali to Burnt Bricks IDP camp for proper rehabilitation after thorough screening and profiling.

Similarly, early Wednesday morning troops of 114 Task Force Battalion, intercepted and rescued another 15 IDPs suspected to have come from Madube. The IDPs Comprised of 7 women and 8 children. All the rescued are being screened and profiled.
On their part 7 Division Garrison in conjunction with troops of 111 Special Forces Battalion and the Civilian JTF have been performing guard and escort duties of civilian vehicles plying from Maiduguri to Damboa. This is in line with the ongoing efforts of reopening and securing Maiduguri-Damboa-Biu road for innocent citizens and commuters.

It is instructive to note that no fewer than 300 vehicles were escorted on daily basis by the units. The units and the supporting elements of the Civilian JTF also escorts Non-Governmental Organizations to various parts of Borno State to provide humanitarian assistance to the Internally Displaced Persons.
The troops also received 134 Internally Displaced Persons from Abadam which comprised of 38 male adults, 34 women and 62 children that arrived Njimtilo check point at the outskirt of Maiduguri. The IDPs were thoroughly screened by the combined team of the Military Intelligence, Department of State Services, the Police amd the Civilian JTF. They were later taken an IDP camp for proper management and rehabilitation.

The Nigerian Air Force have also continued to provide air reconnaissance and airlift of Commanders to visit troops.
In particular, the F-7 Fleet conducted armed reconnaissance over Maiduguri, Karetu and ether locations, while the Mi 17 airlifted the Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division from Mubi to Bitta and back to Maiduguri.

The Acting General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Brigadier General Victor Ezugwu has in addition also visited troops 28 Task Force Brigade and Emir of Mubi. Similarly, he visited troops of 114 Task Force Battalion where he urged them to continue to uphold the uncommon courage and battle resilience which the Division was noted for.

He also visited tge troops of 117 Battalion as well as that of 115 Task Force Battalion and 7 Division Strike Forces in Chibok as well as 25 Task Force Brigade Headquarters. In all instances, he encouraged them to keep the Nigerian Army flag flying.