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The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Dr Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has expressed deep sorrow over the gruesome murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, allegedly killed by Abdulrahman Bello, an acclaimed Islamic cleric. In response, the Emir directed Imams across the
Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to block aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip. Earlier on Sunday, Israel had suspended the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza after the Palestinian militant group Hamas rejected a US-backed plan for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover. This decision came after the first phase
Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of blackmail for blocking Gaza aid deliveries
Saudi Arabia on Sunday condemned Israel’s decision to block aid deliveries into the Gaza Strip.
Earlier on Sunday, Israel had suspended the entry of all goods and supplies into Gaza after the Palestinian militant group Hamas rejected a US-backed plan for a temporary ceasefire during Ramadan and Passover.
This decision came after the first phase of a truce agreement between Israel and Hamas ended at the weekend.
Reacting to the development, Saudi Arabia described Israel’s decision as “blackmail,” as talks to extend a fragile truce in the war appeared to have reached an impasse.
The Israeli decision “to stop the entry of humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip, and its use as a tool of blackmail and collective punishment… is a flagrant violation of international law and a direct violation of the rules of international humanitarian law,” read a statement from the foreign ministry, as cited by the official Saudi Press Agency.
The statement also urged the international community to “stop these serious Israeli violations.”
Meanwhile, Hamas stated on Sunday that Israel’s decision to suspend shipments of goods and supplies into Gaza had further complicated the situation.
Saudi Arabia accuses Israel of blackmail for blocking Gaza aid deliveries
Kidnappers of retired Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga, former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have demanded a ransom of N250 million for his release. General Tsiga was abducted late Wednesday night when a group of heavily armed men stormed his residence in Katsina State. The assailants surrounded the premises, forcefully broke into the property,
Kidnappers demand N250 million ransom for former NYSC DG
Kidnappers of retired Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga, former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), have demanded a ransom of N250 million for his release.
General Tsiga was abducted late Wednesday night when a group of heavily armed men stormed his residence in Katsina State.
The assailants surrounded the premises, forcefully broke into the property, and took control of the situation.
The retired general reportedly stepped outside to confront the intruders before being seized.
Abdullahi Balarabe Dabai, a federal lawmaker representing the Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency, confirmed the incident. He described the abduction as a troubling development, calling for intensified efforts by security agencies to secure the retired general’s release.
Security operatives have since launched a manhunt to track down the assailants, but authorities have yet to provide updates on the progress of the investigation.
A family source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Daily Trust that the kidnappers contacted the family on Friday, demanding a hefty ransom of N250 million. “We are still in shock. The demand is overwhelming, and the family is pleading for his safe return,” the source said.
General Tsiga, a respected figure in Katsina and beyond, served as the Director-General of the NYSC, where he made significant contributions to youth development and national service programs in Nigeria.
His abduction is the latest in a string of kidnapping incidents that have plagued the region in recent years, raising fresh concerns over security in Katsina and other parts of the North-West.
Kidnappers demand N250 million ransom for former NYSC DG
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