The Next Edition
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
No Result
View All Result
The Next Edition
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate
Home Featured

Two Dead As Police Disperse Crowd At Benue Carnival

Next Edition by Next Edition
December 27, 2020
in Featured
Community Police: Local Vigilante Will Not Bear Arms – Police Insists
0
SHARES
1
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

Two people were killed in the Otukpo area of Benue state on Christmas day as a policeman was said to have shot into the crowd during a music carnival.

Sources in Otukpo told our correspondent that singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, was billed to perform at the Christmas carnival.

You might also like

Benue Killings: Tinubu Orders Decisive Action, Tasks Alia On Reconciliation

NECO Conducts Common Entrance Exams For 64,000 Candidates

I Have No Regret Naming International Conference Centre After Tinubu – Wike

One of the sources told our correspondent on the telephone that the unfortunate incident took place at the palatial residence of a young millionaire in the ancient town.

According to a source, the event had hardly taken off around 11:00 pm on Friday when he heard gunshots fired by one of the policemen believed to be on duty at the event.

“The gunshots”, he said, “triggered a stampede which caused him to run out of the venue for safety.

“In the process of running, I saw two persons in the pool of their blood; a male and a female.

“The sound of gunshots made me run towards the gate in fear as I did not know what was happening.

“Several other people also took to their heels; although it was not easy for most people to identify the location of their vehicles.

“Several onlookers stood aloof at the railcrossing and at You Road and Ibadan street in utter surprise.

Confirming the killing of the two people, Chairman of Otukpo local government, George Ali said that a young lady and young man died in the incident.

READ ALSO: Current Strain Of Coronavirus Circulating In Senegal Is More Virulent – Minister

He said that the organizer of the carnival flouted federal and state governments’ directive banning social gatherings due to the second wave of COVID-19.

Ali said, “It is true there was an incident and two people died, a young lady and young man died, their corpses have been deposited in the hospital morgue.

“I have spoken to the Area Commander and the Division Police Officer they are investigating the incident. The gathering in the first place is not proper because the federal government has directed that there should be no social gathering and it was followed by the state government. There should be compliance with the directives.”

When asked what punishment will be meted to the organizer of the music carnival, the chairman said that he is already putting together his report which would be forwarded to the appropriate quarters for necessary action.

Meanwhile, when contacted, the State Command spokesperson, DSP Catherine Anene, said that police did not kill anybody in Otukpo.

Punch

 

Tags: ANCIENT TOWNBenue StateChristmasCHRISTMAS CARNIVALDavid AdelekeDavidoGunshotMUSIC CARNIVALNIGHTCLUB STAMPEDEOTUKPO AREApolicemanSamuel OrtomstampedeState GovernmentYOUNG MILLIONAIRE
Next Edition

Next Edition

Recommended For You

Benue Killings: Tinubu Orders Decisive Action, Tasks Alia On Reconciliation

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring peace and security to Benue State. He also charged the Governor of Benue...

NECO: Group Hails Buhari On Prof. Obioma’s Appointment

NECO Conducts Common Entrance Exams For 64,000 Candidates

No fewer than 64,000 candidates from Nigeria, Benin Republic and Togo on Saturday participated in the National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE) for admission into Federal Government Colleges. The...

2020: Rivers Designed for Greater Heights

I Have No Regret Naming International Conference Centre After Tinubu – Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, says he has no regret naming Abuja International Conference Centre after President Bola Tinubu. Wike said this...

Northern Group Seeks Senators’ Support For Akpabio

Ignore Critics Who Call Us Rubber-Stamp Lawmakers, Akapbio Tells Colleagues

    President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has called on his colleagues to ignore critics who have described the 10th National Assembly as rubber stamp. Akpabio, who...

Next Post
NUC uncovers 58 varsities operating illegally

COVID-19: FG Shuts Down Varsities, Suspends Academic Activities




Related News

Localised thunderstorms, rain expected on Friday – NiMet

Cloudy skies, rain showers expected on Monday – NiMet

Dragged

APC To Hold NEC Meeting On April 20

New Police

Police Dismiss Reports Of Bombs Allegedly Planted In FCT




The Next Edition

Office Address

3B, Agboola Aina street, Off Toyin Street,
Ikeja, Lagos.

Quick Contact Details

Phone:
08033018430
Whatsapp:
08051679910

Email:
advert@nextedition.com.ng
vicki.ibanga@gmail.com

Categories

  • Aviation
  • Beauty
  • Breaking News
  • Business
  • Columnists
  • Editorial
  • Entertainment
  • Fashion
  • Featured
  • Football
  • Foreign
  • Headline News
  • Home & Garden
  • Interviews
  • Investigations
  • North Central
  • North East
  • North West
  • Opinion
  • Parenting
  • Politics
  • Relationships
  • South East
  • South West
  • South-South
  • Special Reports
  • Sports
  • Top News
  • Vox Pops

© Next Edition Business Development Limited

  • About Us
  • Advert Rate
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • News
  • Featured
  • Investigations
  • Foreign
  • Special Reports
  • Entertainment
  • Interviews
  • Advert Rate

© Next Edition Business Development Limited