By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Police in Nigeria’s Delta State rescued a 23-year-old man who had been kidnapped and arrested eight suspects in several operations. The interventions took place in different areas of the state, according to police cited by Punch.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Siakobvu, Zimbabwe, after his eight-year-old nephew died after being hit with a stick during a homework session. The boy reportedly succumbed to his injuries after struggling to understand the lesson, according to police quoted by 263Chat.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · Source: 263chat ·
The Nigerian army freed more than 70 abducted people and recovered 10 million naira suspected to be ransom between 15 and 22 October. Several suspects linked to terrorism and kidnappings were also arrested in several states, according to military operations spokesman Michael Onoja.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Gunmen killed ten people in an attack on the community of Binnari in Nigeria’s Taraba State, according to local police. The assault took place at dawn on Friday in Amar district, and residents reported houses being set on fire and families displaced, according to police spokesperson Victor Mshelizah and local sources.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Daily Post ·
Armed men killed several residents, including women and children, in an attack on Binnari, Taraba State, Nigeria, then looted shops and took motorbikes. A local leader said the attackers arrived on about 50 motorbikes and called on authorities to strengthen security in the area, according to Daily Trust.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Dailytrust ·
Umar Hassan-Augie wins renewed APC primary in KebbiUmar Hassan-Augie won the renewed All Progressives Congress primary with 33,013 votes for the Argungu/Augie federal constituency in Kebbi State. The poll was organised after the Federal High Court in Birnin Kebbi annulled the first vote, reports the Nigerian News Agency NAN.
ViimSanté digitises patient care in Burkina FasoBurkinabè doctors Nestor Pingwindé Sam and Josué Delwendé Delma have launched ViimSanté, an application designed to facilitate prescriptions, insurance forms and medical record management. Entirely developed in Burkina Faso, the solution aims to ease procedures for patients and healthcare professionals, Lefaso reports.The week in Africa
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