Trump celebrates impeachment acquittal and blasts rivals

US President Donald Trump has taken a victory lap one day after his impeachment acquittal, in a tirade against his political enemies.

"I've done things wrong in my life, I will admit... but this is what the end result is," he said as he held up a newspaper headlined "Trump acquitted".

"We went through hell, unfairly. We did nothing wrong," he said at the White House. "It was evil, it was corrupt."

He earlier criticised impeachment foes who invoked their religious faith.


"Now we have that gorgeous word. I never thought it would sound so good," Mr Trump said from the East Room, which was crammed with supporters and cabinet officials.

"It's called 'total acquittal'."

Mr Trump was impeached by the House of Representatives in December for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, but was acquitted on Wednesday after a two-week trial in the Republican-controlled Senate, which did not include any witnesses.



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Man hanged himself after murdering partner then r.a.p.i.n.g and killing her teenage daughter

A Scottish manual worker killed his partner before r.a.p.i.n.g and killing her teenage daughter in a 'barbaric' double murder-suicide, an inquest in Northern Ireland has heard.

The bodies of the mother and daughter were discovered in an apartment in Newry on March 7, 2019, along with Russell Steele by police after they had all been reported missing.

Coroner Joe McCrisken found Giselle Marimon-Herrera, 37, died from asphyxiation and suffocation and 15-year-old Allison Marimon-Herrera died due to manual strangulation and suffocation.

Their chihuahua dog was also found dead. Mr McCrisken in County Armagh described the deaths of the mother and daughter as "one of the most difficult" inquests he has ever presided over.


He said he could not be certain that Ms Marimon-Herrera had been sexually assaulted, but that there is evidence her daughter had been raped.

Steele was found to have died by hanging, and he had intended to die, the inquest heard. Torn women's underwear was found in his pocket.

Steele's family had been kept informed of the proceedings but chose not to attend, the hearing was told.

At the opening of proceedings on Thursday morning, Mr McCrisken said he was holding separate inquests into the deaths of Ms Marimon-Herrera and her daughter, and Steele.

He heard evidence about events in the run up to the deaths.

A statement from Ms Marimon-Herrera's sister Paola was read to the inquest.


She described how her sister had arrived in Northern Ireland in 2016 after separating from her Portuguese husband, and was followed by her daughter in 2017.

She also told the inquest that her sister had felt Steele was "controlling" and she had wanted to end the relationship.

PSNI Investigating Officer Victoria Holmes said text messages exchanged between Steele and Ms Marimon-Herrera revealed a recent argument which included an attempt by her to end the relationship.

Statements from two Polish men, Szymon Kosecki and Pawel Bronk, who had been work colleagues of Steele, were read to court.

They are believed to be the last to have seen Ms Marimon-Herrera and her daughter alive after meeting up with the mother and Steele for a night out on Saturday March 2 at Brass Monkeys in Newry.

They returned to the Glin Ree Court apartment where they saw Miss Marimon-Herrera with her pet dog.
They stayed for around an hour for drinks, leaving at around 3am.

Ward Devlin, an ex-partner of Ms Marimon-Herrera, gave evidence to the inquest about how he raised the alarm after she failed to respond to messages for several days.

Neighbour Gerard Doran is believed to be the last person to have seen Steele alive.

The family said they were devastated by the deaths, adding in a statement: "We are a very private family who have been catapulted into the public domain as a result of this murder."

They thanked the public and others who organised donations, which the family used to travel from France and Colombia to Northern Ireland, where they were able to see where the victims had lived and to meet pupils and teachers at Allison's school.

The fund also assisted in paying for the cremation in Belfast and for family members to travel to Portugal, where their ashes have been laid to rest.

The statement concluded: "The family appeal to anyone who is at risk of domestic violence to seek help."

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Mel B's ex Stephen Belafonte seeking full custody of their daughter in brutal legal war

Mel B's ex-husband Stephen Belafonte is now seeking full custody of their daughter Madison as their brutal legal battle turns uglier.

The 'Scary Spice' and Stephen currently have joint custody of the eight-year-old.

However in court documents filed this week, Stephen has asked for full legal and physical custody of the child.

And reports by TMZ allege that Stephen claims Mel has "all but abandoned" her youngest child since moving to the UK after the couple split.


Stephen, 44, claims he's been the sole caregiver of Madison for the vast majority of 2018 and much of last year.

The producer says he is still willing to let Mel see her daughter, however he wants the court to rule that visitation can only happen in Los Angeles and under supervision.

Mel is also a mum to Phoenix, 20, whom she had with Jimmy Gulzar, and 12-year-old Angel whom she had with Eddie Murphy.

The latest turn of events in the former couple's custody battle comes after Mel was banned from taking Madison home to the UK for Christmas.

The Spice Girl lost a court dispute and was ordered to leave the eight-year-old with her dad in LA rather than take her to Leeds to join her sisters and grandma and aunt for the festive period.

Claims emerged in the LA downtown court that Madison was “traumatised” in her mother's company and with the travelling.

A psychiatrist report was produced, citing that Madison should not jet to the UK after past issues - all of which Mel denies.

Mel was “disappointed” her lawyer said, but a business associate added: “Mel is livid and sick and tired of her ex wrecking her life.”

Superior Court Judge Mark Juhas refused to allow Mel to take her daughter back after allegations emerged she suffered the last time she was in the UK.

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FG slashes visa fees for U.S. citizens

The Federal Government has slashed its  visa application charges for citizens of the United States from $180 to $160.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the old amount comprised $160 as visa fee and $20 as “processing and expedient fees”.

According to the Comptroller-General of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Muhammad Babandede, the reduction followed a review of the U.S.’ visa reciprocity policy for Nigeria.

abandede stated this in a Feb. 5 memo marked NIS/HQ/CGI/806/7 and addressed to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.


In August, 2019, the U.S. government imposed additional visa fees on Nigerians in retaliation for the “treatment afforded to U.S. citizens” by the Nigerian government.

The policy required successful applicants for nonimmigrant U.S. visas in the B, F, H1B, I, L, and R categories to pay between $80 and $303 as reciprocity fees.

This is in addition to the normal visa application fees of between $160 and $190.

“The total cost for a U.S. citizen to obtain a visa to Nigeria is currently higher than the total cost for a Nigerian to obtain a comparable visa to the United States.

“The new reciprocity fee for Nigerian citizens is meant to eliminate that cost difference,” the U.S. Embassy said in a statement on its website then.

In his letter, the NIS urged all Nigerian missions in the U.S. to immediately implement the new visa charges payable by US citizens, and “discontinue charging processing or expedient fees”.

“Our Missions are to issue up to two years multiple entry visa to frequent short visit travelers on request in line with reciprocity,” he said.

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Photo: Man kills and buries wife in the kitchen in Bayelsa

A 30-year-old man identified as Monday Uwem has killed his 26-year-old wife in Akassa, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

It was gathered that Uwem allegedly murdered his wife and buried her remains in a shallow grave he dug in their kitchen.

The incident, which occurred at Aparama Fishing Camp, was said to have unsettled the area.

Neighbours were said to have uncovered the crime, apprehended the man and handed him over to the police.


The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) Butswat Asinim, confirmed the development saying the suspect confessed to the crime.

He said: “Investigation has commenced into the murder of one Blessing Menaboo ‘f’ 26 years, a resident of Aparama Fishing Camp, Okumbiri Town, Akassa, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

“The deceased was allegedly killed by her husband one Monday Uwem 30 years, at their residence at Aparama Fishing Camp and buried her body in a shallow grave in their kitchen.

“The suspect who confessed to the crime was arrested and detained for further interrogation and Investigation”.

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Photos of woman who was stabbed to death with her husband by their son in Lagos

Here are photos of the woman who was stabbed to death by her 23-year-old son in Ejigbo, Lagos.

Mrs Toyin Okhide and her husband Barr. Clement Okhide, 60, were stabbed to death at their home yesterday. (read it here)

Mrs Toyin's friends took to Facebook to mourn her.

 Joke Kujenya wrote;

"With heavy heart, I'm still struggling to grasp your sudden departure my dearly beloved, very gentle and pleasant sister, Mrs #Toyin #Okhide. You were a truly beautiful personality inside-out. I'm grateful to GOD you lived for our LORD JESUS CHRIST! Do rest on in perfect peace in the blossom of our FATHER GOD!"


Another wrote;


May her soul rest in perfect peace, sister this is too sudden for us all to bear, that death took you so soon, God will give us all, the heart to bear your sudden death. The Lord will comfort the remaining member of your family. It is well. Shalom.

May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. We all love you but whatever God allowed, what can we do but to stand strong and keep up the good fight on our knees praying for our children that they will not fall into the hands of the wickedness of this world. Amen. We all will miss you Sister Toyin Okhide

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French surfing champion Poeti Norac dies aged 24

A French surfing champion has tragically died at the age of 24 - just months after leaving Europe for a new life in Australia.

The French Surfing Federation announced, with the permission of her family, the death of Poeti Norac, who was a French longboard champion.

The young woman, who is believed to have been living in Australia for only a few months, is said to have died on the Sunshine Coast in southern Queensland, near Brisbane.

The circumstances of her death last weekend are, at this stage, unclear.


The federation said: "The surfing community has lost a family member, a beautiful person with a radiant smile, an artist on her big board and whose enthusiasm radiated in [the] Vendee [region] and everywhere else.

"A ceremony in tribute to Poeti will take place soon, the date and place of which we will communicate to you."

She had become a major player in French surfing, finishing runner-up in the national championships in 2018 and third in 2016.

The federation added: "Poeti took part in four national finals and boasted 10 French Cup victories, including the 100 percent girls one in 2017."

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Coronavirus kills Chinese whistleblower doctor

A Chinese doctor who tried to issue the first warnings about the deadly coronavirus outbreak has died, the hospital treating him has said.

Li Wenliang contracted the virus while working at Wuhan Central Hospital.

He had sent out a warning to fellow medics on 30 December but police told him to stop "making false comments".

There had been contradictory reports about his death, but the People's Daily now says he died at 02:58 on Friday (18:58 GMT Thursday).

The virus has killed 636 people and infected 31,161 in mainland China, the National Health Commission's latest figures show.

The death toll includes 73 new deaths reported on Thursday.

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I’ll not tolerate any more protests in Imo – Uzodinma

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has warned that his administration will deal with individuals and groups of persons sponsoring inciting protests in the state.

He said he would no longer tolerate any more protests designed to destabilize government activities and tamper with the peace of the state.

Uzodinma’s threat followed series of protests that greeted the removal of Emeka Ihedioha as the governor of the state by the Supreme Court.

Speaking when the National Union of Road Transport Workers and Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) held solidarity rally for him at the government house in Owerri, the governor said that he had tolerated enough destabilization from some disgruntled elements in the state.


He warned that he would no longer fold his arms and watch any group under any guise trample upon the peace of the state.

He said: “My government will do all within the ambits of the law to maintain peace and order; those who are engaging in these incessant protests must stop forthwith. I took an oath to maintain peace and protect the lives and property of the citizens, I will not fail to deal with any group causing breach of the peace in the state.”

The governor reassured Imo citizens that his administration was for peace and service, ready to provide equal opportunities for the overall development of the state and her citizens regardless of cadre and status as the government would not condone any act of marginalization or unruly attitude.

He also assured the persons living with disabilities that they would not be marginalized against.

“Whatever anybody can do I’m sure you can do it, you’ll be given equal opportunities; so I implore you to go on and be happy because this is your government”, the governor said.

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Court sentences man to death by hanging for killing Uber driver

An FCT High Court in Abuja on Thursday sentenced one Obinna Echanu to death by hanging for killing an Uber driver, identified as Edwin Ali.

Obinna was charged alongside one Everly Nnerun for allegedly conspiring to kill Ali on December 26th, 2016 along the Abuja airport road.

Obinna and Nnerun were charged with armed robbery, illegal possession, conspiracy, of firearms and culpable homicide.

Justice Peter Kekemeke, while delivering his judgment, discharged and acquitted Nnerun for lack of evidence by the Nigerian Police.

Kekemeke, however, sentenced Echanu to death by hanging as his counsel failed to prove his innocence before the court.

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Beautiful new photos of Yvonne Jegede and her son

Cute....cute!



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Nigeria to prevent Coronavirus outbreak with N620m – Minister

The Federal Government said that it will spend  N620m special intervention fund to monitor, detect and contain the deadly Coronavirus.

Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, stated this when he appeared before the Senate Committee on health.

He briefed the Senate panel on the level of his ministry’s preparedness to manage the Coronavirus outbreak in the country.

He said the fund would come directly from the service-wide vote.


His appearance was sequel to a resolution of the red chamber based on a motion by Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, on the need to summon the minister over the issue.

Enahire said the ministry, on Thursday, submitted a memo proposing for the release of the sum of N620m to take proactive measures to contain the virus.

He said Nigeria was prepared to ensure its health security which could disrupt economic stability if left unchecked.

The Minister was in the Senate in company with the Director, Port Health Services, Dr. Morenike Alex-Okoh, and the Director-General National Centre for Disease Control.
Enahire said already,  N71m was released to the port health services for its operations.

Ehanire said the ministry had a multi-stakeholder meeting to deploy port health services there to screen all passengers.


He said the national intervention on containing the Lassa fever outbreak enjoyed timely release of N313m intervention fund from the Federal Government to manage the outbreak.




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Nicki Minaj accuses Meek Mill of ‘beating’ her sister as he calls her brother a ‘rapist’

Nicki Minaj and her ex-boyfriend Meek Mill have exchanged a series of very heated tweets last night, in which serious allegations came to light.

The Starships rapper, 37, fired claims of domestic violence against Meek, who is also a rapper.

Nicki claimed her ex “beat” and “spit on” his own sister as the Twitter feud progressed into a vicious exchange.

Meek, 32, fired back as he mentioned her brother’s convicted rape trial in one of his tweets.


Nicki kicked the argument off by saying Meek liked a since-deleted meme on Instagram that poked fun of the way her husband Kenneth Petty dresses.


She then called Meek a clown on her Instagram Stories, before adding: “U do IT for likes. #TwitterFingers beat women, scared of men."

Not stopping there, Nicki took the fight to Twitter, writing: “N***a been tweeting bout my man for a year now.

“Talking bout he went to my page to see him but he was blocked. My n***a, move on. I know ya b***h embarrassed. S*****d yaself in that store when u got pressed tho."

She then dropped a bombshell allegation of Meek's alleged attacks of domestic violence, saying: “You beat your own sister and taped it.

“Spit on her & taped it. Kicked me in front your mother and sent her to the hospital. Sucking drake d**k made u feel tough again. Move on."

However Meek, from Philadelphia, hit back: “The only way you can try to kill my career is to say I beat women.

"Talk about ya brother convicted of rape and you been knew and paid for his lawyer ... ya little brother touched that lil girl too! You know I know. You want me to crash with ya boyfriend and I won’t.”

The pair famously dated from 2015 until 2017.

Meek added: “You sad you willing to crash your man because you losing now and everybody in the industry know you a bad person!

“You been knew your brother was raping that little girl that’s why I got away from you!”

Nicki's brother was last month jailed for 25 years to life after being found guilty of child rape.

And after the rant exploded into a trending topic on Twitter, thousands of followers kept up with the heated exchange between the exes.

Nicki added more fuel to the fire by adding: “Imagine talking about an alleged rape of a child to hurt someone who wasn't involved just so ppl can dislike me.

"You can never stand on your own. You won’t tell ppl the mother is on tape asking me for $20 million to make the charge go away tho. U was around. U know. See u soon.”


And Nicki's fierce allegations against Meek forced him to stand up for himself, tweeting: “For clarification I don’t hit women.

"And I won’t let my interviews be filled with question about her or any situation to do with her when I come out to do press for my new album! No devils tricks.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/02/nicki-minaj-accuses-meek-mill-of.html

Third UK patient 'caught coronavirus in Singapore'

A third UK patient has been diagnosed with coronavirus, medics have said. The person, who has not been identified, contracted the disease overseas, the Department of Health confirmed.

According to The Guardian, the patient was diagnosed in Brighton, and is being taken to a hospital in London.

It comes after two people in York, believed to be a student and his mum, were taken ill with the deadly disease, which has claimed more than 500 lives worldwide.

The student had been staying at Staycity Aparthotel in the city when they were taken ill last Wednesday, January 29.


Professor Chris Whitty said the person, who did not contract the virus in the UK, is currently being transferred to one of the UK's four infectious diseases centres for treatment.

Two other patients are still being treated at the Royal Victoria Infirmary infectious diseases centre in Newcastle upon Tyne.

In a statement, Prof Whitty said: "A further patient has tested positive for coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases in the UK to three.

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Father of suspected suicide bomber caught in Winners Chapel speaks

The father of Nathaniel Samuel, the man who was arrested for trying to bomb a Living Faith Church, a.k.a Winners’ Chapel, in Kaduna, has confirmed that his son is a Christian, and not a Muslim as being speculated on social media.

“No! Not even for a single day has he been a Muslim,” Nathaniel’s father, Mr. Samuel Ezekiel, said in his Marabar Demishi village in Kaduna.

The alleged bomber’s true identity has become a controversy in the social media, with some accusing the police of changing his name to deflect anger against Boko Haram or the Muslim community.


Some reports said Samuel had told the Christian leaders who arrested him at the Winners Chapel branch in Kaduna that he was Mohammed Sani, only for the police to parade him as Nathaniel Samuel.

According to Daily Trust, the father along with the Kaduna state chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Reverend Joseph Hayab, found otherwise.

Nathaniel was born in 1991 and schooled in the state, his father said. His mother is from Nasarawa state even though she no longer lives with them.

Mr. Ezekiel said his son has been a Christian and not a Muslim even for a single day. He denied that his son bears Mohammed Sani.

Ezekiel also said he was shocked when he was told that his son carried a bomb into a church because he wondered what would have happened to the lives of people in the church.

“If he was alone, I don’t care but for the lives that are in the church, I begin to wonder. I shed tears,” he said.

Reverend Hayab Joseph said he knew the father of the suspect for many years, noting that it’s just that he didn’t know that Nathaniel was the son of Mr. Ezekiel until he visited the house.

He said CAN is not concerned about Nathaniel’s name or religion but the act of criminality that he would have committed which should be addressed.

He also expressed disappointment over the failure of the Police to do a thorough check on the suspect’s background, saying that would have saved Nigerians a lot of stress on the identity of the suspect.

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Corp member who was mistakenly paid N66,000 instead of N33,000 returns it

A corp member serving in Kaduna State has received praises for returning an excess money oaid into his account.

Recall brigadier general and the director-general of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Shuaibu Ibrahim, had announced last month that the monthly allowance of corps members has been increased to N33,000.

But this particular corp member received and alert of N66,000 instead of N33,000 and made a repayment.

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Record-breaking US astronaut set to return to Earth

Koch called three-time flyer Whitson "a heroine of mine" and a "mentor" in the space programme after she surpassed the 59-year-old's record.

She also spoke of her desire to "inspire the next generation of explorers."

Koch's return comes after an advert produced by the skincare brand Olay ran during an intermission in the American football Super Bowl with a call to "make space for women."

The advert featured NASA astronaut Nicole Stott and saw the company promise to donate up to $500,000 to the nonprofit Women Who Code, which works with young women seeking careers in tech and scientific fields.


This year's Super Bowl was watched by over 100 million people while advert space costs more than $5 million for a 30-second commercial.

The first woman in space was Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova whose spaceflight in 1963 is still the only solo mission carried out by a woman.

But the cosmonauts Russia has sent to the ISS since expeditions began in 2000 have all been men with the exception of Yelena Serova's launch in 2014.

Both Tereshkova and Serova are now lawmakers in the Russian parliament, where they represent the ruling United Russia party.

Unlike Koch, whose stay aboard the ISS was extended, Parmitano and Skvortsov are rounding off regular six-month missions.

Parmitano handed over command of the ISS to Roscosmos' Oleg Skripochka on Tuesday.

The 43-year-old Italian posted regular shots of the Earth while aboard, highlighting the plight of the Amazon rainforest and poetically describing the Alps as "like a spinal column, never bending to time."

Four male cosmonauts have spent a year or longer in space as part of a single mission with Valery Polyakov's 437 days the overall record.

Scott Kelly holds the record for a NASA astronaut, posting 340 days at the ISS before he returned home in 2016.

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Prince Charles sparks fury over appointing American Katy Perry as an ambassador for a British charity for Asia

Prince Charles is embroiled in a row - over Katy Perry. Charles unveiled the American pop sensation, 34, as an envoy of the British Asian Trust, of which he is royal patron, at an event in London .

The prince said Katy has a “long-standing commitment to charitable causes around the world”.

But the move sparked anger from some who questioned the Californian’s credentials for the role.

Saigon Love Story film-maker Ringo Le said: "This is what happens when white people listen to Joaquin Phoenix’s BAFTA speech about dismantling systematic racism."


"They double down and pick Katy Perry to be the face of their Asian Trust."

This Morning star Dr Ranj Singh initially queried the 'unusual' move.

He insisted: "She is a massive pop star with great influence. Her music is fab.


"But she’s not British, nor Asian... it just seems like an unusual choice."

Perry, 35, who married former husband Russell Brand in India, said that it has a very special meaning to her when she admitted that the country "has long held a special place" in her heart.

She continued: "On my last visit, I was able to meet with the Prince of Wales and the other leaders in Mumbai."


TV presenter Anila Chowdhry added it was "important to have diversity to reach different communities."

Musician Nitin Sawhney also insisted that inclusively among Asians was important.

Perry is assisting the fight to stop child trafficking.

British Asian Trust said: “We are delighted to have Katy raising awareness.”

Former British Asian Trust Ambassadors include broadcaster Nihal Arthanayake and musician Naughty Boy.



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Photos: Khloe Kardashian shows off infamous bum

Khloe Kardashian looked as fierce as ever when she stepped out to run errands in her millionaire status neighbourhood.

The 35-year-old mixed chic with casual as she donned a stylish black fedora and blacked-out shades at a petrol station.

The mum-of-one looked stunning as she stepped out of her Range Rover to fill up her vehicle with petrol in tight blue ripped jeans and a midriff-revealing white cropped shirt.

The blonde bombshell accessorised her look with none other than Christian Dior trainers and saddle bag. Just moments earlier, Khloe was spotted shopping for a large bean bag chair and some dog treats.


It comes as reports emerged of the KUWTK star reportedly turning to hypnosis to reduce her anxiety about her looks, according to reports.

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Suspected Fulani herdsmen kill three policemen in Delta

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly hacked three policemen to death along the Ugbolu -Illah Road, in the Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday at the police checkpoint along the road.

A bricklayer, who did not want to be identified, said the three policemen were trying to stop a motorcycle rider carrying two men, who refused to stop.

He said, “One of the policemen fired at them. The motorcycle rider stopped and the three men moved towards the policemen.

“They shot two policemen and one of them pulled out a dagger and stabbed the third policeman to death. We rushed the three policemen to the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba where they were confirmed dead.”


The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, Mr Hafiz Inuwa, said, “Our men were attacked, which led to death of one after saving the lives of a Sienna driver along with two others.

“The case is under investigation.”

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