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C’African Republic National Found Hanging In Lagos Apartment
A national of the Central African Republic, identified simply as Banteme, has been found hanging from a ceiling in his apartment located in the Ijede, Ikorodu area of Lagos State, in a circumstance suspected to be suicide.
According to The PUNCH, the incident occurred on Wednesday after his roommate had discovered Banteme’s lifeless body upon returning from work.
A counterinsurgency expert, Zagzola Makama, who shared some details of the incident on X, noted that the 23-year-old foreign national had left his office earlier in the day to prepare a meal at home but was later found hanging in the kitchen.
The roommate was said to have raised the alarm upon the discovery, and police were invited to the scene.
Makama tweeted, “A 23-year-old citizen of the Central African Republic has reportedly committed suicide at his residence in the Ijede area of Ikorodu, Lagos State.
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“The deceased, identified only as Banteme, was said to have been discovered by his roommate, Achil Doungo, on Wednesday at Anuoluwapo Estate, Phase 2, Igbelara.
“Neighbours and friends described the incident as shocking, adding that no note or message was left behind by the deceased to explain his action.”
He continued that the body of the deceased was evacuated and deposited at a morgue by the police.
“The body was evacuated to Ikorodu General Hospital, where it was confirmed dead and deposited in the morgue for autopsy by the police,” Makama stated.
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Contacted for a reaction on Sunday, the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Police Command, Babaseyi Oluseyi, confirmed the incident.
The DPRO noted that the friend of the deceased had reported to the police on Wednesday, after which the police visited the scene and evacuated the body.
“The incident happened. A friend of the deceased reported the matter to the police on Wednesday, September 3. Police operatives visited the scene and evacuated the body, which was deposited at the morgue for autopsy.
“It is suspected to be a suicide case, but the police are still conducting an investigation,” Oluseyi said in a telephone interview with our correspondent.
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The death of Banteme joins the growing trend of suicide across various communities in Nigeria.
THE PUNCH had reported last Thursday that the Anambra State Police Command rescued a man from attempted suicide after he climbed a high-tension pole in the Awada area of the state.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, had noted in a statement that upon receipt of the information, police operatives mobilised to the scene, cordoned off the area, and persuaded the victim.
The growing suicide trend has been blamed on the economic hardship ravaging the country and the resultant effect on the mental health of citizens.
Metro
JUST IN: Fire Guts Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone In Igbesa
A fire broke out on Sunday at the Ogun State Guangdong Free Trade Zone in Igbesa.
As of this report, there has been no official statement on what caused the incident. However, a resident said the fire was triggered by a gas explosion from a foam-producing company in the industrial park.
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The source added that the fire spread quickly, affecting nearby houses before emergency responders arrived.
Details later…
Metro
AAU Postpones Resumption Date
The management of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, has approved, on behalf of the university’s Senate, the postponement of students’ resumption and commencement of academic activities.
In a statement,
Otunba Mike Aladenika,
Head, Information, Public Relations & Protocol, AAU, said the decision became necessary to enable the university to complete ongoing renovation works on student structures and facilities, aimed at enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.
“According to him, the management is committed to providing a conducive environment for academic excellence and believes that this temporary adjustment will ultimately benefit our students.
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“While the university management intends to announce a new resumption date, any student(s) still in our hostels are advised to vacate with immediate effect to allow for effective ongoing renovation works
“In light of this development, the university regrets to announce that the 140th Inaugural Lecture, originally scheduled for Thursday, 15th January 2026, and ongoing examinations have been postponed.
“A new date for the lecture and the completion of the examinations will be communicated to all stakeholders in due course.
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“The university appreciates the understanding and cooperation of students, parents, and guardians on this matter.
“We urge all students to adhere to the new resumption date and prepare for a productive academic session.
“Parents and guardians are kindly requested to ensure their children/wards are aware of and comply with the revised resumption schedule.”
Metro
Protest Rocks Ekpoma Over Incessant Kidnapping
Residents of Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State on Saturday protested against incessant kidnappings in the area.
Ekpoma, in recent times has been under attack by kidnappers who snatched residents from their homes.
The protest grounded commercial activities as students of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, also joined in the protest.
The protesters, in anger, also pulled down campaign billboards for the 2027 general elections mounted in the university hosting town.
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Speaking on the protest, Principal Security Officer to Governor Monday Okpebholo, Austin Eigbiremolen, assured that adequate security would be deployed to Ekpoma.
According to him, the kidnappers would be chased away from the area in no distance time.
Also reacting to the protest, Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, dismissed was top of the security situation in Ekpoma, adding the state Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, was already in Ekpoma.
Ikoedem said nine persons who were kidnapped on Friday were rescued unhurt after the Eagle Combat Drone Unit was deployed to the forest alongside local hunters.
“In the heat of the rescue operation, the kidnappers’ camp was located through real-time aerial intelligence.
“The ground troops stormed the camp, forcing the kidnappers to flee and abandon two locally fabricated AK-49 rifles.
“The victims, including five children were rescued unhurt. This landmark deployment underscores the transformative role of technology in modern policing and sets a new benchmark for operational enhancement in Edo State,” she said.
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