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Punch Newspapers Sections Chidiebube Okeoma, Owerri suya sellers. PUNCH Metro learnt that the traders were killed in separate shootings in Orlu and Umuaka in the Njaba Local Government Area of the state. An eyewitness, Harisu Ishiaku, said that the suspected killers, who were dressed in military uniform and numbered more than seven, stormed the Afor Umuaka Market around 8.30pm, accosted the victims in their shops and shot them. He said four of the victims were in the age bracket of 30 to 45 an...

There is palpable tension in Imo State following the murder of seven traders of northern extraction. It was gathered that the victims were killed in separate shooting incidents in Orlu town and Umuaka in Njaba Local Government Area between Friday and Saturday.

Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday, preached peace on a visit to Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital where he condoled the people and government of the state over last Monday’s killings in Egedegede, Ishielu Local Government Area. In the latest attack on civilians of northern extraction, four butchers were gunned down by assailants in military camouflage who stormed the Afor Umuaka market around 8:30 pm on Saturday. In Enugu, last Monday, at least six persons were killed during a ...

There was panic in Imo State last Friday and Saturday as gunmen murdered seven suya sellers. The traders were reportedly killed in separate shootings in Orlu and Umuaka in the Njaba Local Government Area of the state. An eyewitness, Harisu Ishiaku, said that the suspected killers, who were dressed in military uniform and numbered more than seven, stormed the Afor Umuaka Market around 8.30pm, accosted the victims in their shops and shot them. He said four of the victims were in the age bracket...

Narrating the incident to newsmen, an eyewitness, Harisu Umaru Ishiaku, said that the killers, dressed in Military uniform, stormed the Afor Umuaka market around 8:30 pm and attacked the victims. He said four of the victims who are within the age bracket of 45 years and 30 years have lived in the area for many years. While suspecting that the people who carried out the attack are strangers, he said there has never any issue between the deceased and people of Umuaka community. According to the I...

7 Northern Traders Shot Dead In Imo     0 likes 0 comments   Residents of Imo State have been thrown into panic, following the murder of seven traders of northern extraction. DAILYTRUST reported that the victims were killed in separate shooting incidents in Orlu town and Umuaka in Njaba Local Government Area (LGA), between Friday and Saturday. An eyewitness, Harisu Umaru Ishiak...

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The need for speed: faster vaccine rollout critical to stronger recovery   A global economic recovery is in sight but a faster and more effective vaccination rollout across the world is critical, while respecting necessary health and social distancing measures, according to the OECD’s latest Interim Economic Outlook. Activity in many sectors has picked up and adapted to pandemic restrictions over recent months. Vaccine deployment, although uneven, is finally gaining momentum and government f...

Indus Action releases the third edition (since 2018) of The Bright Spots report this year Read full article Indus Action releases the third edition New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI/Connect360 PR): In the midst of uncertain times, with the future outlook of social protection raising many questions, Indus Action releases its third annual The Bright Spots Report 2020. In addition to the data and insights, this years report provides a special focus on entitled social protection for the vulnerable g...

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