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Khloe Kardashian fears for daughter's future as she issues statement on George Floyd murder
George, 46, was an unarmed black man who died after a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for more than eight minutes as he told them "I can't breathe".
Officer Derek Chauvin has since been charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter and sacked from his job.
The video of George's disturbing death has struck a chord with angry spectators all across the world, who demand justice and an end to racist attacks on innocent members of the black community.
Now, Khloe has shared her thoughts on the horrific incident and what it means for her daughter True, two.
The reality TV sensation, who shares her daughter with ex Tristan Thompson, has taken to Instagram to issue a public statement about her feelings as a mother.
Khloe addressed the tragedy that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota where George's life was taken from him after he pleaded with Derek Chauvin to take his forceful knee off the back of his neck.
She started her statement by expressing her disgust by how George was killed.
"Like so many of you I am angry, heartbroken and disgusted by the murder of George Floyd.
"We have seen this too many times. Black people have been discriminated against, victimized and murdered for too long, and have shown superhuman resiliency in the face of constant adversity. It is incomprehensible to me that it's 2020 and people continue to restrict, stereotype, damage and oppress people of color, and that racism is a constant reality."
Khloe continued with her inspiring words by admitting that she is fearful of her daughter's future in a world where black individuals are treated with such disrepect.
It breaks my heart to think about parents having to teach their children how to stay alive. No father should fear for his son's safety every time he steps foot out the door every morning.
"No mother should live in fear like that, and as I think about my own daughter, my future children, and all of our children, I know that we have to create a better future for them. One filled with love, light, and compassion, not one filled with hatred and ignorance, and I vow to continue to teach my daughter every single day, and with every opportunity I get, to have love for others, regardless of the color of their skin, their sexuality or their religious beliefs."
She continued: "People are not born racist, they are taught these beliefs, and we must do our part to stop this cycle and put an end to racism in this country."
Khloe insisted that she is very aware of her white privilege in life, and has vowed to use her platform from now on to inspire and educate people from all walks of life about racism and loving one another.
"I continue to pray for equality for all, understanding and love, and I remain hopeful that together we can help get justice for George and his family, and for every black American who has been murdered, mistreated, abused and ignored. I will do my part. I know that I am privileged, in more ways than one, and I will use that privilege to fight for you.
"I will not let George Floyd's name be forgotten. I will speak up, and speak out against discrimination, fearlessly and louder than ever before. I will stand with you, as together we fight for what's right. I will vote for those who stand for equality and justice, and against racism, bigotry and corruption. I urge you to do the same."
The proud mother-of-one finished off the poignant post by urging her followers to speak up and speak out against hate and racism wherever and whenever they can.
"This battle is not insurmountable, and any action, no matter how small, can be enough to make a difference, because it's going to take us all coming together to demand change. Please do what you can to make your voice heard and to show compassion, educate yourself and teach others. Sign petitions, text and call, talk to your friends and family about what's going on, protest, demonstrate, cry, scream and shout!"
"Change MUST happen! Black lives DO matter! We can, we must, and we will change the future."
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/khloe-kardashian-fears-for-daughters.html
Huge tanker truck drives into George Floyd protesters (photos)
In shocking video from the scene, hundreds of people swarm the truck, with some clinging to the cab, as it comes to a stop.
The driver appears to be then dragged out, with police confirming he has now been arrested.
Highway 35 West had been closed to traffic for nearly an hour when the incident unfolded on Sunday around 6pm, with people desperately scattering out of the way.
The truck reportedly belongs to a cement company from Michigan and had come from Canton, Ohio.
Minneapolis police closed in and took the driver, who was reportedly injured, into custody.
Up to 5,000 people are estimated to have been involved in the protest at the time.
Witness Melanie Ramos told the Star Tribune: "A truck came. The horns were blaring. It was picking up speed. It was plowing down the highway into the protesters. It was the most terrifying thing I've ever seen."
Minnesota Department of Public Safety tweeted: "Very disturbing actions by a truck driver on I-35W, inciting a crowd of peaceful demonstrators.
"The truck driver was injured & taken to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
"He is under arrest. It doesn't appear any protesters were hit by the truck."
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/huge-tanker-truck-drives-into-george.html
Amir Khan and wife celebrate anniversary after overcoming rocky romance
The couple, who have endured a rather rocky romance over the past seven years, have celebrated their anniversary.
It appears that working through their relationship has paid off as Amir took to Instagram to praise his precious other half, who gave him the gift of his beloved children.
Boxer and I'm A Celebrity star Amir, 33, and Instagram influencer and model Faryal, 28, share three children together, Lamaisah, six, Alayna, two, and Muhammed, who they welcomed in February.
Expressing his love and admiration for Faryal on social media, Amir posted a stunning photo of them together.
The sweet snap sees the loved-up pair posing alongside their newborn Muhammed as they enjoy a family day at home.
Amir captioned the family snaphot: "Happy Anniversary my Queen @faryalmakhdoom, you have given me my most precious things : My children and I will forever be thankful for that".
Meanwhile, Faryal took to social media to share her own appreciation for her beloved hubby.
Alongside a sweet snap of the pair at the beginning of their relationship, she penned: "Happy anniversary baby! Seven years feels like 100".
The couple have endured their fair share of rocky moments over the past seven years.
Amir has been involved in cheating claims as well as a family feud between Faryal and her in-laws that threatened to tear their marriage apart.
But now it seems they're doing better than ever, and it might be thanks to their unique living arrangements.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/amir-khan-and-wife-celebrate.html
The Queen pictured for first time since lockdown enjoying horse ride at Windsor
Windsor is said to be the 94-year-old's favourite royal residence and she has been photographed over the weekend riding one of her ponies, a 14-year-old Fell Pony called Balmoral Fern.
The 94-year-old regularly rides in the grounds of Windsor and has been a passionate horse lover and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses throughout her reign.
Wearing a colourful headscarf and smartly dressed in a tweed jacket, jodhpurs, white gloves and boots, the head of state enjoyed the sunny weather that has been a contrast to the sombre mood of the lockdown.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/the-queen-pictured-for-first-time-since.html
100-year-old Indonesian woman beats coronavirus (photos)
Ms Kamtim, who like many Indonesians goes by one name, was discharged from hospital this week after a month of treatment in her hometown Surabaya, Indonesia's second-biggest city, officials said.
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said she hoped Ms Kamtim's story would give a boost to at-risk residents - the illness is especially dangerous for older people and those with chronic conditions.
"I hope her recovery can motivate elderly people during the pandemic," Mr Parawansa added.
Born in 1920, Ms Kamtim was taken to hospital last month after showing symptoms and she was later confirmed to have contracted the virus.
Ms Siti Aminah, the woman's daughter-in-law, chalked up her recovery to "discipline and persistence".
"Every day I checked her condition with nurses and they always told me that she was very strong and diligent about taking her medicine," Ms Aminah told AFP.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/100-year-old-indonesian-woman-beats.html
12-year-old girl r.a.p.e.d by 11 men in Jigawa
The spokesman of the command Abdu Jinjiri, confirmed the arrest to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Dutse.
Mr Jinjiri said the suspects (names withheld) were arrested on May 30, in Dutse Local Government Area of the state.
He explained that the suspects were apprehended after the police received a complaint that one of the suspects, aged 57 of Ma’ai village was seen at Limawa market in Dutse LGA, trying to lure the victim.
“A case of r.a.p.e is being investigated at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Dutse, sequel to a report received by the Police that a 57-year-old man of Ma’ai village, Dutse LGA was seen at Limawa market trying to lure a 12-year-old girl of the same address, to a seclusion so as to have sexual intercourse with her,” he said.
Mr Jinjiri added that in the course of interrogation, the victim listed names of 11 men who had sexual intercourse with her at different times on many occasions.
“And to this end, the police arrested the listed suspects,” Mr Jinjiri said, adding that the suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations were completed.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/12-year-old-girl-raped-by-11-men-in.html
Three armed robbery suspects arrested in Ogun (photo)
The suspects were arrested following a distress call received by the DPO Agbara division that armed robbers have invaded Idanyin community and have been raiding house to house, dispossessing their victims of their belongings and inflicting various degrees of injury on them.
Upon the distress call, the DPO Agbara division, SP Saleh Dahiru quickly led his anti robbery team to the scene and met the robbers attacking the residences of one Barrister Kamieyefa Omosivwe and that of Oluyemi Olajide.
On sighting the police, the robbers launch an attack on them, but they were overpowered and three members of the gang were eventually arrested while one of them escaped.
The arrested members areToheed Salami, Ibrahim Ismaila and Michael Abiodun.
The Police Public Relation Officer for the Command, DSP Abimbila Oyeyemi confirmed the incident.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/three-armed-robbery-suspects-arrested.html
Man on the run after killing mother over family land
The man, Edwin Losepesh, 37, is said to have attacked his elderly mother, 82, after she opposed his plan to sell part of the family land.
According to the woman’s grandson, the deceased and her son engaged in a quarrel that caused a commotion on Saturday at 5 am before hitting her on the head with a blunt object.
“We were in a separate house where we heard the suspect quarreling with grandmother and jerry cans fell down. All neighbours heard the noise but nobody believed he could kill his grandmother,” he said.
According to the relatives, the deceased succumbed to internal bleeding as her other son was making arrangements to take her to hospital.
The local Nyumba Kumi chairman Sasan Lenakinong’iro said the suspect might have been under influence of alcohol when he attacked his mother.
Mr. Lenakinong’iro said the suspect fled after committing the murder.
“We are asking the police to take action immediately and we will work with them to ensure that he is arrested and charged in court,” he said.
Maralal OCPD Sylvester Rotich said that the police are already looking for the suspect and urged residents to assist with information that will lead to his arrest.
The body of the deceased was taken at the Samburu County Referral Hospital mortuary awaiting postmortem.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/man-on-run-after-killing-mother-over.html
36 year old Medical doctor dies from COVID-19 in Jigawa
The deceased Mr Adam was aged 36. The NMA chairperson in the state, Nura Basirka, told journalists in Dutse that Mr Adam died of acute respiratory disease which was later confirmed as COVID-19 following the outcome of the test result.
“Until his death, Mr Adam was the Medical Officer in the Department of Internal Medicine, Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kudu, Jigawa state, Mr Basirka said.
Late Mr Adam born in Jos, Plateau State, in 1984. He attended primary and secondary schools in Jos and graduated from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria in 2012. He did his housemanship at the Federal Medical Centre.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/36-year-old-medical-doctor-dies-from.html
Davido lied about Banana Island Mansion – Kemi Olunloyo
According to the 55-year-old, Davido’s new house in Banana Island house is an audio house, and he is using it to clout chase just like he did with his father’s private jet.
Sharing pictures of the headlines that were about Davido’s achievements, Kemi wrote;
“David Adeleke didn’t post the title of his Banana house. You told us you are buying a new private jet, it was your dad’s. Cooking show for Chioma, never launched, Porsche for Chioma never driven, Wike gave you money to groom artists, no artist. A sick audio clout life.. Face with rolling eyes. #Kemitalks”
David Adeleke didn't post the title of his🍌 house. You told us you are buying a new private jet, it was your dad's. Cooking show for Chioma, never launched, Porsche for Chioma never driven, Wike gave you money to groom artists, no artist. A sick audio clout life🙄👎🏾#Kemitalks pic.twitter.com/tCXeoi796U— Medical Journalist Dr. Kemi Olunloyo (@KemiOlunloyo) May 30, 2020
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/davido-lied-about-banana-island-mansion.html
Nigeria’s coronavirus cases surpass 10,000 with 307 new cases
There was no surprise in Sunday night announcement.
Lagos remains the most affected state, with 188 new cases. The new figure is smaller than the 378 recorded on Saturday.
The FCT Abuja logged 44 new cases, again lower than the 52 recorded Saturday.
However, the national death toll increased from 273 to 287.
The number of COVID-19 patients discharged also increased from 2,856 to 3,007.
Here are the new cases state-by-state:
Lagos-188
FCT-44
Ogun-19
Kaduna-14
Oyo-12
Bayelsa-9
Gombe-5
Kano-3
Delta-3
Imo-2
Rivers-2
Niger-2
Bauchi-2
Plateau-1
Kwara-1
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/nigerias-coronavirus-cases-surpass.html
Pastors who want churches to remain close are agents of the devil – Oyedepo
He said some pastors were angry that he said churches should be re-opened.
“But they are too diplomatic than spiritual, so they just keep losing ground to the devil! Some Pastors who were angry that I said Churches should be opened and we are praying that Churches must be opened.
“Now, ask them: “Do you want Churches to remain closed?” They will just be looking at you. Do you want Churches to remain closed? because I know you are a celebrated Pastor.
“Do you want Churches to remain closed? Then you are an agent of the devil. If your children scatter around and you can’t see them; they now say when do you want them to come back? You now say, “anytime”, then you are a witch.
No, it’s just normal,” he said.
Oyedepo added that some were upset with Church growth, saying that “if you ask them, “Do you want the Church to start going down?” because some of them are Pastors. Are you praying, “Oh God, let this Church go down in the name of Jesus. Let this Church go down!” Are you praying like that?
“Find out why the Church is not growing. You must have a problem and most of the time, the problem is ignorance, not knowing what to do and not ready to find out. There are many, many Churches that don’t have any platform of contact with their members. They don’t have any: no house fellowships, nothing. They don’t have any and nature abhors vacuum. These fellows will start looking for options and alternatives: some to the cults and some to native doctors’ places.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/06/pastors-who-want-churches-to-remain.html
Sunday, May 31, 2020
Buhari Mourns As He Loses Second Relation In 23 Days
Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, in a statement on Saturday, said Dauda died in Daura, Katsina State, after a prolonged illness.
In a condolence message, Buhari said the death had robbed the family and the Daura community of one of its finest gentlemen.
He said, “I am deeply touched and devastated by the passing of yet another family member, a man who had demonstrated amazing kindness and honesty in all his dealings.”
The deceased is survived by a number of children including Ibrahim, a chief administrative officer in State House, Abuja.
Governor declares state of emergency in Los Angeles County amid protests
The California National Guard is being deployed to Los Angeles in response to large protests being held in the city, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti.
The California National Guard will be used to assist local response to the protests being held, and to maintain peace and safety on the streets.
Garcetti imposed a curfew for the city’s downtown section, saying everyone must be off the streets between 8 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
Several police cars were torched Saturday as some protesters in the city ignored authorities’ call for peaceful demonstrations after a night of violence that saw windows smashed, stores robbed and fires set.
The mostly peaceful gathering near a popular outdoor mall devolved Saturday afternoon.The California National Guard is being deployed to Los Angeles overnight to support our local response to maintain peace and safety on the streets of our city.— MayorOfLA (@MayorOfLA) May 31, 2020
Protesters set fire to Los Angeles Police Department cars, broke windows and climbed on top of a bus. Police used flash-bang grenades to disperse protesters.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/05/governor-declares-state-of-emergency-in.html
Missing phone: Family of murdered hotel guard demand justice
The late Ezra was a staff of a private security company known as Executive Guard. He was reportedly wrongly beaten to death last Monday by persons suspected to be his co-workers and some customers in the hotel. The incident took place when an old mobile phone got missing within the premises of the hotel and the deceased was suspected to have stolen it. But he vehemently pleaded his innocence, to no avail. They descended on him and beat him until he became unconscious.
The deceased’s grandmother, Saratu Fidelis Limga, told Daily Trust Saturday that the family was devastated and only justice would comfort them.
“We want the government to take action. We demand justice for our son who was unjustly killed.
“You know how it feels to lose a loved one. I feel very bad. I could not sleep on Monday because the condition I saw him was sympathetic. I learnt that the owner of the hotel was the first person that started beating him and subsequently ordered his boys to deal with him. This is inhuman. They said it was a small tecno phone that does not worth more than N1,000,’’ she said.
She described her grandson as very honest, trustworthy and jovial.
Also speaking, Ezra’s grandfather, Fidelis Limga, said he couldn’t believe that his grandson was dead. “What we want is justice for my grandson. It was after he was killed that someone returned the phone, saying my grandson didn’t steal it. I want the police to do their job as expected and ensure that justice prevails over those who committed this crime,’’ he said.
A relative of the deceased, Nathaniel Kiki, who was the first from the family to visit the scene of the incident, told Daily Trust on Sunday that after beating him, his assailants covered his body with grass while he was still alive. They also stripped him naked.
“When I arrived at the hotel with our grandmother, we saw him on the floor, covered with grasses. There was no cloth on his body. I removed the grasses and called him and he answered. I asked if he stole the phone and he answered, “I have never stolen anything from anyone. You know me very well. What am I going to do with a stolen phone? He asked me to take him to the hospital because of the pains he was going through?’’ Kiki said.
“What is more painful to us is that after the wicked attack, a corps member found the said phone and returned it to the police. And the phone is not up to N1,000,’’ he added.
Also, the manager of Bauchi office of Executive Guard, Musa Silas, said the deceased joined the services of the security company a month ago, adding that one of their criteria for employment is that the applicant must be have proven integrity.
“We depend on personal information and findings within the environment of the applicant before employment. During our findings, as well as relationship with the deceased, we discovered that he was a good young man. He was also a member of the vigilante group in his community, which encouraged us to offer him our job since he had experience in maintaining peace and order.
“I feel very sad at what happened to him because I was part of the people that took him to the hospital. I saw the extent of brutality meted out to him. It is very unfortunate that we lost a hard-working young man,’’ Silas said.
A friend of the deceased, who is also a security man at the Lutheran Church of Christ (LCC), Yelwa, Yohana John, said Ezra was a very religious and honest person who didn’t even argue or fight with anybody. ‘Sometimes, out of trust I would leave my duty post for him, and nothing ever happened or got lost in my absence. There’s no history of immorality, theft or drug abuse concerning my friend. He wouldn’t have stolen any mobile phone. Many people will miss him, especially friends and colleagues,’’ John said.
When contacted, the police public relations officer, Bauchi State command, DSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, confirmed the incident, saying five suspects had been arrested in connection with the incident. He added that investigation into the incident had commenced.
He said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Efforts to speak with the late Ezra’s co-workers at New Tripod Hotel were not successful because the hotel was under lock and key.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/05/missing-phone-family-of-murdered-hotel.html
Teenager performing ablution shot by police in Abuja
On May 18, Sadiq, a teenage son of Engr Abubakar Yaro Ibrahim, a former Sole Administrator of the National Iron Mining Company, Itakpe, was allegedly shot in the hand by an operative of the police force with Special Tactical Squad (STS) of the Office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The yet-to-be-identified operative would later be quoted to have allegedly told the semi-conscious Sadiq to count himself lucky that the bullet missed him on the head where it was targeted.
In a chat with Daily Trust on Sunday, Sadiq’s father, Engr Ibrahim, said his son was lucky to be alive.
“He is getting better. But he is still in the hospital. Two surgeons – a plastic surgeon and an orthopaedic, operated on him for almost eight hours.
Engr. Ibrahim, who is currently a visiting lecturer at the Ahmadu Bello University, said his son, a student of School of Basic & Remedial Studies (ABU) Funtua, was shot in his right hand. “They cracked one of the bones around his wrist,” he added.
In an earlier interview he granted PRNigeria, Ibrahim, narrated the incidents leading to the shooting of his son.
He said on the day of the incident, he was preparing to join other members of his family to perform the afternoon prayer (Salatul Zuhr) at about 12.45pm, when the personnel of the STS, who he initially thought were armed robbers, stormed his house.
“I heard several gunshots, and some strange people shouting at the top of their voices at members of my family, while some other people were banging doors, trying to forcibly gain entrance into the house through other doors.
“I rushed downstairs to the main living room of the house to know exactly what was happening and to my greatest dismay I found members of my family laying down on the floor of the living room with their faces down and several armed men were standing keeping watch over them, threatening to shoot anyone that may attempt to run away.”
He said: “They did not enter my house through the main door, in spite of the fact that it was not locked. They instead jumped over the fence between my house and that of my immediate next-door neighbour.
“My son, Sadiq, was performing ablution when they entered the home by jumping over the fence between my house and that of my neighbour; this very manner of entering the house greatly frightened him.
“More so, that one of the operatives pointed a gun at him and pursued him trying to kill him. Sadiq actually assumed they were armed robbers when he saw them. The particular person that shot him had a hairstyle that is not befitting responsible people, making the boy believe they were armed robbers. None of the officers wore protective gear which they normally wear when they are on such operation.
“This cast doubt on the motive of the mission of the STS team.
“The same officer who shot Sadiq told my wife, who at that time they entered our compound was in the kitchen preparing food for children, to open the kitchen door or be shot. One of the children advised her to open for him and she did. But for that invention by the child it could have been a different story. The shock and trauma we were subjected to caused another son of mine to collapse at the interrogation venue. The STS operatives had disgraced us as a family by treating us like criminals without the slightest justification for that.”
On the reason for the raid, Eng. Ibrahim said he later found out at the STS Office at Guzape, Abuja, where they were taken for interrogation that it was connected to a case of kidnapping.
“At the venue of interrogation, we were each asked to make a statement, and it was while we were doing so, that it became evident that they were trying to link us up with a kidnap case. According to them, a Nigerian Army major and one or two other people were recently kidnapped in Kogi State, and the kidnappers demanded a huge ransom before they could be released.
“According to them, they were trying to track the kidnappers when they arrived at a spot (near my house, but on the road which passes in front of it) as the location of the kidnappers when they were last contacted.
“They claimed that the kidnappers asked them to take the ransom to that spot which they automatically assumed to be part of my house,” he said.
On whether the police, who he said abandoned Sadiq in the hospital, had made any contact with him since the incident, Ibrahim told Daily Trust on Sunday that they called one of his sons, who in the heat of the moment, told them not to bother.
He, however, said mobile phones and a laptop collected from his family members, his driver and neighbours by the police since the incident have not been returned. He said he has briefed his lawyer and they are considering a lawsuit against the police.
Efforts to get an update from a spokesman of the police, DCP Frank Mba, was unsuccessful. Several calls to his phone did not connect; however, a text message to him was marked delivered but not responded to.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/05/teenager-performing-ablution-shot-by.html
How 72 children were recovered from Taraba’s suspected child trafficker
Mary, a native of Maraban Baissa in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, was at the time of her arrest a teacher in one of the primary schools in Bali town.She wasarrested following a tip off by some people in the town who saw her with the innocent children and knowing very well they were not her biological children.
She was brought to Police command headquarters in Jalingo where she confessed that she took the children from their parents under the guise of enrolling them into primary school.
Mary Yakubu,when she was paraded before newsmen,said it was the parents of the children that gave her the children willingly to enrol into school.
She told police during interrogation that there were more children in her custody.
The suspect according to the spokesperson of the command, DSP David Misal, had claimed that it was the parents of the 23 children – 8 girls and 14 boys, that gave the children to her to give to any person willing to take care of them.
Daily Trust further gathered that this is not the first time the suspect was taking children from the area without the knowledge of the security or local government officials in the area.
She told police and officials of the state ministry of women affairs and child care that she had earlier taken 10 children.
A source in the state ministry of Women Affairs told Daily Trust that the suspect had earlier taken 10 children from another village in the same local government area to a school in Maraban Baissa before her arrest. She said 9 out of the 10 children she took away were later brought back.
Police spokesperson DSP David Misal told Daily Trust that the suspect was taken to court and later it was discovered that there were more children in her custody.
According to him, apart from the 23 recovered earlier, an additional 49 children were rescued from her bringing the number to 72.
Our finding revealed that Mary Yakubu usually go to remote areas and take the children from their parents under the guise of enrolling them into school.
The areas the suspect visits do not have roads and schools and she will bring the children to Bali town where she resides before taking them to a location in Maraban Baissa town in Donga Local Government Area of the state.
Daily Trust learnt that it is in Maraban Baissa that the suspect distributes the children to some individuals in different towns to work as house helps.
The state government, it was gathered, has taken over the matter. The government has also taken custody of the children who are lodged at Jalingo Motel.
The state ministry of women affairs and child welfare now provides security,feeding, medication and other needs.
A source at the ministry told our reporter that Governor Darius Ishaku had set up a committee to identify all the villages where the suspect took the children from as well as to identify parents of the children.
The governor has also directed that schools, clinics, market stalls and access road be provided in the areas.
The source said work on infrastructure in the areas has reached an advanced stage and the project will be commission next month when all the children rescued will be officially handed over to their parents.
The state government according to our findings will soon embark on sensitization tour of all the local government areas of the state to educate parents against given out their children to unknown persons.
It was learnt that there are similar cases of child trafficking across the state and many of such cases are not reported.
The first case of this nature was the arrest of a man who claimed to be the pastor of a church in Plateau State who was arrested with 17 children while trying to cross the River Benue at Ibbi town in Ibbi Local Government Area in July2015.
All the 17 children the pastor took were from the Bali Local Government Area where Mary Yakubu took the 72 children who were rescued by the police from.
It is not known if the pastor was charged to court.
On August 24,2019, a lady name Ruth Okoronkwo was also arrested at a military check point in Sabon Gidan town in Gassol Local Government Area with three children she allegedly abducted from Numan, Adamawa State, Jalingo and Iware towns in Taraba State.
Daily Trust gathered that Ruth Okoronkwo was arrested when the parents of one of the abducted children alerted the soldiers at the check point.
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/05/how-72-children-were-recovered-from.html
COVID-19: Saudi Arabia approves re-opening of Madinah mosque
According to the approved guidelines, the permitted access of Masjid Al Nabawi, Madinah will be in the courtyards and the King Fahad Expansion of the mosque.
It stated that men will be allowed to enter Masjid Al Nabawi through Al-Hijrah Gate No. 4, Quba Gate No. 5, King Saud Gate No 8, Imam Al-Bukhari Gate No. 10, King Fahd Gate No. 21, King Abdulaziz Gate No 34, and Makkah Gate No. 37 while the Salam Gate will remain closed.
It added that women will be allowed to enter through gates 13, 17, 25, 29 all from today.
“The Old Mosque and Ziyarah (visitation) to the Rawdah (resting place of Prophet Muhammad) and Riyadh Al Jannah will remain suspended.
“The mosque will be closed as soon as it reaches 40 percent of capacity.
“Prayers will be performed on marble floors all carpets have been removed,” it added.
On precautionary measures for public entry in Masjid al Nabawi, Madinah from today, it stated that everyone is required to wear masks, children are not allowed, maintain a gap on a row from each worshiper.
It added: “Supply of Zamzam water will remain suspended, mosque will be closed at 40 percent capacity, iftar service remains suspended, and visitation to Rawdah and Riyadh al Jannah remains suspended.”
source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/05/covid-19-saudi-arabia-approves-re.html
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