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JUST IN: Abductors Of Edo IPMAN Chairman Demand N80m Ransom

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2 years ago

February 11, 2022

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The abductors of the Chairman of Edo State chapter of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, Alhaji Abdul-Hamid Egele, have contacted his family, demanding for N80 million ransom before he would be released.

This is coming exactly five days after he was abducted in front of his Jattu, Etsako West Local Government Area, country home

Egele, also known as Baba Petrol, was kidnapped at about 7pm on Monday by some gunmen, who shot dead his driver and two security personnel.

A source close to the family of the kidnapped IPMAN boss, said on Friday in Auchi that “the kidnappers contacted the family today morning and they are demanding for N80m before he will be released.

“That is the development as at today and this is the first time they are contacting the family since Monday evening, when he was kidnapped in front of his gate after closing from work and the kidnappers came in vehicles.”

An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said that the incident happened when Egele was returning home after the day’s business and he was accosted by the gunmen.

“The gunmen ambushed the IPMAN chairman with two vehicles without plate number and fired at his jeep and killed his driver.

“The IPMAN chairman was later taken away after the security attached to him were overpowered by the gunmen who injured the security operatives” the eyewitness said.

The Edo State Police Public Relations Officer, Bello Kontongs, who earlier confirmed the death of the security man, when contacted Friday for development on the incident, said the Command was yet to get any new information about the kidnap and that the family had not informed the police of any contact.

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Five-year-old Boy Shot Dead By Hijackers In South Africa

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3 hours ago

May 13, 2024

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A 5-year-old boy, Ditebogo Junior, was shot dead after his father’s Toyota Hilux was hijacked outside their home in Soshanguve, in the north of Gauteng, South Africa.

Police spokesperson, Lt-Col Mavela Masondo said that the child had gone out to welcome his father, Ditebogo Phalane, when he arrived home around 10:30pm on Friday, May 10, 2024.

“An unconfirmed number of armed suspects allegedly hijacked the father’s White Toyota bakkie and shot the five-year-old boy who later died in hospital,” Masondo said.

Phalane’s cousin, Gift Makoti took to X to share the heartbreaking news about the boy’s passing.

“My cousin was Hijacked hours ago in Soshanguve block Uu, they took his Bakkie. He was with his son, they shot the 5yr old boy!! He didn’t make it!! What has this country come to now!!!!!???! That’s a CHILD man!!!!!!” he wrote

He posted photos of the young boy, Ditebogo Phalane Jnr, with his father smiling and looking happy. He said that the boy’s father was inconsolable.

“He and his son had a strong bond. His son was always out and about with him, keeping him company. I don’t know how he is going to live without his son,” he said

The tragic incident has left social media users shocked and angry.

Many have made contributions to help erect a tombstone for the boy.

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American Comedian, James Gregory Is Dead

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4 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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American comedian, James Gregory, known for calling himself “The Funniest Man in America” has passed on at the age of 78.

Gregory’s family said he died on Thursday, May 9, from cardiac complications.

James took up comedy in the early ’80s when he was 36 after years of working as a salesman, and, he became the first comedian to take the stage at the legendary Punchline club in Atlanta.

While he was known as a Southern comedian, he traveled all across the country performing shows for the next four decades.

His biggest claim to fame came when he dubbed himself “The Funniest Man in America” in the ’80s, and, later he took the URL domain “funniestman.com”, cementing himself in his fans’ minds as the funniest man.

He is survived by his three nieces and other extended family.

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JUST-IN: 34 Dead, 16 Missing In Indonesia Floods

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14 hours ago

May 12, 2024

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At least 34 people have died and 16 more were missing after floods on Sumatra island in western Indonesia, the spokesperson for the West Sumatra disaster mitigation agency said Sunday.

“Until now our data shows that 34 people died: 16 in Agam and 18 in Tanah Datar. At least 18 others are injured. We are also still searching for 16 other people,” Ilham Wahab told AFP, referring to two districts in West Sumatra province.

Details later…

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