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Train Crushes Man To Death In Lagos

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Tragedy struck in the Oshodi area of Lagos on Saturday when a train crushed a 50-year-old man identified simply as Emmanuel to death.

The PUNCH learnt that the incident happened near Arena Shopping Mall in Oshodi.

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The deceased’s sister, whose name is not known yet, informed the police that she received a phone call around 9 am, alerting her that her older brother had been fatally struck by the moving train.

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The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement, confirmed that the Mosafejo Division of the command was notified of the incident around 1:33 pm. The police immediately dispatched a team of detectives to the scene.

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“The scene was visited and photographed by a team of detectives,” Hundeyin said, adding, “The corpse was evacuated to a public morgue for autopsy.”

Hundeyin further confirmed that the case had been transferred to the Railway Police Command in Ebute Metta for further investigation.

The exact circumstances surrounding the accident are still unclear, however, a similar incident was recorded in the Mushin area of the state in August when a male adult was crushed to death by a moving train.

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The incident was said to have occurred around 6 pm on the fateful day while the deceased was walking along the Cappa railway tracks.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency in a statement signed by its spokesman, Nosa Okunbor, said the victim was found dead at the scene with severe injuries sustained from the collision.

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Okubor added that the man was confirmed to have died instantly due to the impact of the crash.

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Sealing Spree: FCTA Sledge Hammer Hits FIRS Office, Bank, Fuel Station, Others

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Monday, sealed an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, Abuja, over non-payment of ground rent spanning 34 years.

The property occupied by Access Bank is officially allocated to Rana Tahir Furniture Nigeria Limited, not the bank directly, according to official documents.

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A letter dated March 13, 2025, signed by the Director of Land Administration, Chijioke Nwankwoeze, stated: “The Minister of Federal Capital Territory has in the exercise of powers conferred on him under the Land Use Act No. 6 of 1978, Cap. L5, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, revoked your rights, interests and privileges over Plot No. 2456 within Wuse I, Cadastral Zone A02, Abuja.”

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The letter cited the continued default in ground rent payment as the reason for the revocation.

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The revocation is in view of your continued contravention of the terms and conditions of grant of the Right of Occupancy by failing to pay the annual ground rents due on the property for Thirty-Four (34) years,” it stated.

FCTA also shut down the Federal Inland Revenue Service office in Abuja for similar violations.

The closures are part of a larger enforcement campaign targeting defaulting property owners across the FCT.

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According to officials, several notices and publications have been issued since 2023, warning all allottees to clear outstanding ground rent obligations.

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Explosion Near Abuja Barracks Causes Panic, One Injured

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An explosion sound was heard on Monday near the Abacha Barracks located along the Nyanya-Maraba road in Abuja, causing panic among residents and passersby.

Sources told The PUNCH that one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of the explosion.

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There was an explosion around our area today. I can’t categorically say, it was a case of sucide bombing has been peddled. But what is sure is that there was an explosion, ” One of the sources said.

Efforts to reach the Nigerian Army spokesperson, Lt. Col. Onyechi Anele, for comments were unsuccessful.

When contacted, the spokesperson for the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Josephine Adeh, confirmed an explosion that occurred on along the Mararaba-Nyanya bypass in Abuja.

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According to a statement by Adeh, the incident happened at about 2:50 PM and prompted an immediate response from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, which was deployed to the scene.

She said the area was quickly cordoned off for clearance and analysis to ensure the safety of commuters and residents.

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One male victim was rescued at the scene and promptly taken to the hospital, where he is currently receiving medical attention,” Adeh said.

She added that a comprehensive investigation, including forensic analysis, has commenced to determine the exact cause and nature of the explosion.

The police have urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, assuring the public that there is no cause for alarm. They also encouraged the public to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or via the following emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883, and 07057337653.

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VIDEO: FCTA Seals NAPTIP Headquarters In Abuja

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The Federal Capital Territory Administration, on Monday, sealed the headquarters of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons in Abuja.

This action follows the FCTA’s announcement on Sunday, stating its intention to reclaim property affected by the revocation of 4,794 land titles due to non-payment of ground rent spanning 10 to 43 years.

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According to The PUNCH, officials from the FCTA similarly sealed the national headquarters of the Peoples Democratic Party, the Federal Inland Revenue Service office in Abuja, an Access Bank branch and a Total petrol station located in Zone 6, Wuse, over non-payment of ground rent.

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The closures are said to be part of a larger enforcement campaign targeting defaulting property owners across the FCT.

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According to officials, several notices and publications have been issued since 2023, warning all allottees to clear outstanding ground rent obligations.

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