#FreeOurSoldiers: Nigeria Military fires GOC attacked by convicted soldiers

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The Nigeria Military authorities have retired the former General Officer Commanding the 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Mohammed, who was simply attacked by soldiers at their barracks in Maiduguri on May 14th. The soldiers have since been sentenced to death for that action by way of a military court.

Meanwhile Omo Oodua Cable is trying to speak to a very close source to the 12 soldiers that were convicted ealier at Abuja. As soon as we compile all the information, we'll share with you.

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12 soldiers who attacked GOC sentenced to death

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A military court sitting in Abuja on Monday found 13 out of the 18 soldiers standing trial for mutiny and other offences guilty. Twelve of the convicted soldiers were sentenced to death, five were discharged and acquitted while the remaining one was jailed for 28 days with hard labour. The soldiers had on May 14, 2014 fired shots at the General Officer Commanding the newly created 7 Division of Nigerian Army, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Mohammmed, in Maiduguri.

The act is viewed in the military as mutiny. Those discharged are David Robert, Mohammed Sani, Iseh Ubong, Sebastine Gwaba and Naaman Samuel. Jeremiah Echocho was sentenced to 28 days with hard labour. Those who were sentenced to death are Jasper Braidolor, David Musa, Friday Onuh, Yusuf Shuaibu, Igonmu Emmanuel, Andrew Ugbede, Nurudeen Ahmed, Ifeanyi Alukagba, Alao Samuel, Amadi Chukwuma, Alan Linus, and Stephen Clement.
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Kano Poly attacked by female suicide bomber

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Another female suicide bomber blew herself up at Kano Polytechnic this afternoon July 30th as students were checking their results in the school. Kano State Police Command confirmed the blast but didn't state how many casualties. Perhaps you have guys noticed how it's now women blowing themselves up? 

How Herdsman attacked and forcefully amputate Farmer's hand over Cow

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A farmer, Mallam Sani Abubakar who is a resident of Maduba Village of Zaki local government area of Bauchi state had his right hand severed from its wrist following an aftermath of a heated argument that ensued between him and a herdsman over cattle grazing on his farm.  It was gathered that the unfortunate incident occurred when the victim who happens to be the owner of the farm attempted to drive away the cattle from his farm which made the herdsman to pick an offence over his action.

VIDEO: Gov. Oshiomhole Attacked At National Dialogue Committee Convening In Benin

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October 28, 2013

The meeting of the Presidential Advisory Committee on National dialogue with stakeholders in the South-South today ended in confusion, following an outburst from participants against a remark made by Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Pius Nsogho reports that Governor Oshiomhole was whisked far from the venue by his security details when the specific situation became tense.

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Why we attacked Nigerian embassy in Russia – Niger-Delta students In Russia

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Niger-Delta students on scholarship in Peoples Friendship University of Russia have justified their attack on the Nigerian Embassy in Russia.

In a statement released by one of the students, Okoriko Maxwell, he gave an account of the events that led to their action citing the nonchalant attitude towards one of their mates who was in dire need of medical assistance.

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40 Soldiers attacked by Boko Haram in the north of Borno State.

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No fewer than 40 soldiers of the Nigerian Army were feared killed in a Boko Haram ambush  in the north of Borno State.

A highly placed military source told our correspondent on  Tuesday that about  65  others were missing as a result of the attack by the Islamic militants.

Investigations revealed that  the insurgents attacked the soldiers   in Kasiya Forests, north of Borno State.

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Young Shall Grow Motor Boss Attacked In Festac, Driver & escort Killed

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The CEO of The Young Shall Grow Motors, Chief Vincent Obianodo, was attacked by suspected assassins on Tuesday night August 27th on 22 Road in Festac Town, Lagos, killing his driver and police escort. He narrowly escaped death.  The multimillionaire businessman was returning home from work on Tuesday night when an SUV double-crossed his vehicle in a lonely area, and some armed men opened fire on Chief Obianodo's car. His orderly who attempted to fire back was killed, his driver who was trying to escape was also killed while Chief Obianodo was shot in the arm.

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Woolwich murderer: Michael Adebolajo attacked and injured in prison

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Michael Adebolajo, one of the two men who attacked and killed soldier Lee Rigby on May 22nd at Woolwich, has been injured in an attack in the prison where he's being kept, according to reports.  Prison officials said the attack occurred on Wednesday July 17th at HMP Belmarsh prison and Michael is believed to have lost two teeth during the violent incident.   Daily Mail reports that several officers were called in to help after Adebolajo began acting violently, and he was injured during the subsequent melee in the prison’s high-security wing.  The murder suspect received medical treatment in the prison but did not need to go to hospital.

Governor’s ADC Attacked. Brings Out His own Gun and Shoots One

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A gang of armed robbers attacked DSP Ibrahim Mazam Tinja, Aide De Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Martin Elechi, and attempted to rob him of his official car at gun point yesterday.  Tinja, however, repelled the attack by pulling out his service pistol and shooting one of the robbers, Emmanuel Oroke, a native of Nwanu Ezza Inyimagu in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. Confirming the attack on Tinja, Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sylvester Igbo said Oroke has been admitted at the police clinic and efforts are in top gear to arrest the suspects that fled. He added that one of the items recovered from Oroke was an imitation firearm. In his statement, Oroke claimed that he took to robbery just two months ago and that he dropped out of junior secondary school because of lack of funds.

Denrele Edun and family attacked by armed robbers at their home

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Denrele Edun and his family were attacked by armed robbers around 3am early this morning at their family home in Ebute Metta, Yaba. Denrele, his sister, father, grandmother and cousins were all home when the 5 armed men broke into their home. They carted away property - grandma's jewellery, cash, phones, laptops, watches, gadgets and a brand new plasma screen - but thankfully no one was seriously injured. The insecurity in this country..

Students attacked by Bees, Disrupt Exam At Adamawa Polytechnic

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Students of Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola were disrupted from their on-going second semester examination by a swarm of bees on Wednesday morning. DailyPost gathered that the students scrambled out when the bees flew into the examination hall around 8.30am.  A victim said, “We were sent packing by bees this morning and we have to abandon the examination hall.”

African American Woman Attacked & Burnt By 3 Men Wearing White Hoods

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Sharmeka Moffitt, 20, is recovering today after three men burned and attacked her while writing the letters “KKK” on the hood of her car.

The attack happened Sunday evening at Civitan Park in Winnsboro, LA while she was walking in the park on a paved trail.



As reported by the Shreveport Times:

    Moffitt called 911 about 8 p.m. and told police she was attacked and burned by three men wearing white T-shirt hoodies, authorities said during a news conference today.

    Moffitt is believed to be severely burned and is being treated at LSU Hospital in Shreveport, where she’s listed in critical condition.