In a statement issued on Thursday by its Public Affairs Officer, Abbas Jimoh, the Council, led by its President-General, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, expressed outrage over the attack, during which a teacher was killed while several students and teachers were abducted.

The Council said the incident underscores the persistent threat posed by terrorism and called for an uncompromising national response to protect schools and vulnerable communities.

Daily Dates Nigeria reports that NSCIA describes the continued targeting of educational institutions as “a national disgrace that strikes at the very heart of Nigeria’s future” and must be brought to an immediate end.

The Council noted with concern that the latest attack occurred only weeks after the abduction of 42 pupils from Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in the same Askira Uba Local Government Area on May 15, as well as the kidnapping of 49 pupils and their teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State on the same day. It observed that many of the victims remain in captivity.

The Islamic body further expressed concern that the attackers reportedly took advantage of Lassa Town’s market day to infiltrate the community before launching the assault, saying the development demonstrates the evolving tactics of terrorist groups and the need for stronger intelligence gathering, surveillance, inter-agency collaboration and community-based early warning systems.

The NSCIA also urged governments at all levels to adopt technology-driven security measures, citing the Enugu State Government’s recently introduced AI-powered security architecture, which features a Command and Control Centre, surveillance drones and AI-enabled patrol vehicles capable of identifying threats and tracking criminals in real time.

While commending the Armed Forces, particularly troops of Operation HADIN KAI, for their swift deployment of ground and air assets that led to the rescue of some abducted students and teachers, the Council insisted that security operations should continue until all those still in captivity are safely rescued and reunited with their families.

The Council also paid tribute to the soldier and the member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) who lost their lives during the rescue mission, describing their sacrifice as a demonstration of courage and patriotism in the fight against terrorism.

Reaffirming Islam’s position on violence, the NSCIA declared that terrorism has no place in the religion, stressing that Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) are enemies of both Islam and humanity.

It stated that the activities of the terrorist groups violate the Islamic principles of justice, mercy, the sanctity of human life and the pursuit of knowledge, adding that those who kill innocent people, abduct children and destroy schools cannot claim to represent Islam or any recognised faith.

The Council extended its condolences to the Government and people of Borno State, the management of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, families of the victims and all those affected by the attack.

It called on the Federal Government and security agencies to sustain efforts to defeat terrorism, rescue all abductees and ensure that those responsible for attacks on innocent citizens are apprehended and brought to justice.

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The Oyo State Police Command has provided an explanation, stating that the officers involved mistook the driver’s actions for those of a kidnapper.

According to the police, the incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday at the Airport Roundabout in the Alakia area. A joint team comprising officers from the Oyo State Traffic Management Authority (OYTMA) and the police attempted to stop a black Honda Accord, driven by Kehinde’s father, Odunayo Alade, for allegedly driving against traffic. Instead of complying, the driver reportedly accelerated, ramming into two OYTMA vehicles and a police patrol truck.

The Police Command claimed that: “In an attempt to prevent further harm, barricades were set up, but the driver allegedly broke through them, prompting a police chase. During the pursuit, a police corporal fired at the vehicle’s tyres to immobilize it, but the bullet tragically struck Kehinde, who was seated in the rear seat.

Kehinde was rushed to the University College Hospital (UCH), where he was pronounced dead on arrival. His body has been deposited at the Adeoyo State Hospital mortuary for autopsy and preservation.

The Oyo State Government has expressed its condolences to the Alade family, describing the incident as “sad, shocking, and painful.”

The government emphasized that the event was avoidable and stemmed from a traffic violation committed by the father. It clarified that the operation was part of a routine crackdown on one-way traffic offenders, not a pursuit of a suspected internet fraudster, as some reports suggested.

In the wake of the incident, protesters carried Kehinde’s remains to the Oyo State Secretariat, demanding justice and accountability. The police have taken the officer who fired the shot into custody, along with other members of the enforcement team.

The Oyo State House of Assembly has also called for a thorough probe into the incident, reflecting the widespread demand for justice and the need to prevent such tragedies in the future.

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The court had on December 24 remanded the trio in prison over the death of 35 children during a Christmas Funfair they organised in Ibadan, which resulted in a fatal stampede.

The defendants spent both Christmas and New Year’s Day at the Nigerian Correctional Services facility in Agodi.

During Tuesday’s hearing at High Court 8, Ring Road, Ibadan, the defence counsel urged the court to admit them to bail but the Oyo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Abiodun Aikomo, opposed the bail requests, insisting that the applicants had not shown sufficient grounds for their release.

“The bail request of the applicants must not be granted by the court,” Aikomo stated. He also countered claims of persecution by the state government, describing them as unfounded.

Earlier, the defence counsel argued that their clients’ detention was unconstitutional, citing procedural irregularities and challenging the court’s jurisdiction. They maintained that the “holding charge” used to remand the suspects was not recognised under Nigeria’s Administration of Criminal Justice Act.

Waheed Olajide, representing Fasasi Abdulahi, principal of Islamic High School, Basorun, argued that the detention was unjustified. “No formal charge is preferred against the applicant before any court of competent jurisdiction,” Olajide said.

He further emphasised Abdulahi’s poor health condition, stating, “The law makes provision for exceptional circumstances, which include ill health, upon which the suspects can be released on bail.

The applicant is battling with his health and needs to be taken care of medically.” Silekunola’s lawyer, Musibau Adetunmbi (SAN), described her continued detention as unconstitutional.

“Anybody can be detained, but it must be in accordance with the law, irrespective of the offences committed,” he argued.

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The Alaafin died in the early hours of Saturday after a brief illness, Daily Dates Nigeria.

Alaafin was 83 years old at the time of his death.

Alaafin died at the Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital, Ekiti state, South West Nigeria.

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Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho was allegedly accosted by a joint team of Nigerian soldiers, DSS and Policemen on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.

Reports say Sunday Igbhoho was on his way to see Afenifere chieftain, Pa Ayo Adebanjo in Lagos State, Sout-Western part of Nigeria.

The report had claimed that the security agents attempted to arrest Sunday Igboho but were resisted by his supporters which reportedly led to commotions.

Reacting, the DSS tagged the report as fake, urging the general public to disregard it.

“The Department of State Services wishes to refute the news that it attempted to arrest one Sunday Igboho, today, at Ibadan, Oyo State. The said news is misinforming and should taken as fake and therefore be disregarded,” DSS said.

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Ajimobi died at the age of 70, close family members say.

Ajimobi’s death is linked to COVID-19 as he was reported to have secondary medical problems.

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The former governor’s death was confirmed to The Guild by a close source from the Oyo state Government and that Ajimobi has died about 35 minutes ago

The news of his death has been passed across to the Oyo state House Assembly and the Speaker of the house is expected to officially announce the passing away of the former governor.

DETAILS LATER

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