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The Minister of Works and Housing, Mr Babatunde Fashola, has reaffirmed that the ongoing work on the Second Niger Bridge would be completed next year.
The Nigerian Army says rescue efforts have led to the release of some of the students and teachers abducted yesterday from the Federal Government Girls College, Birnin Yauri in Kebbi state.
Read more: Kebbi abduction: One student dies, 2 teachers, 5 students freed
Bandits terrorising the Kebbi/Zamfara/Niger axis have been dealt a serious blow by security operatives tasked with rescuing abducted students and teachers of Federal Government GirlsCollege, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi state..
Read more: Troops kill scores of bandits in Kebbi including kidnappers of school pupils
Many travellers were left stranded on the Abuja-Kaduna Highway as angry residents have blocked the road over attacks especially the killing of a 13-year-old girl by bandits.
Read more: Banditry: Travellers stranded as protesters block Abuja-Kaduna Highway
The Nigeria Police Command has said the White Hilux Van with registration No. kBSJ 29 that was used to kidnap students from Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Ngaski Local Government Area on Thursday belong to a High Court judge with the inscription of Kebbi State Judiciary..
Read more: Judge's vehicle used to kidnap Kebbi students - Police
The Progressive Governors' Forum has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for providing patrol vehicles and various security equipment to boost the morale of security agencies to enhance security of the State.