From a deadly midnight attack in Kwara State where gunmen stormed Yashikira community, burning part of the Emir’s palace and abducting residents, to a political shake-up in Katsina involving a former senior government aide linked to an alleged kidnap syndicate, and a growing list of Premier League players who have won titles with two clubs, the day has been marked by security concerns, political developments, and sports milestones across Nigeria and beyond.
Here’s your complete afternoon roundup:
1. 10 abducted as bandits raze palace in Kwara community
Rising tension in Kwara State followed a coordinated overnight attack on Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area, where suspected armed bandits reportedly invaded the area, setting parts of the Emir’s palace on fire and abducting residents.
The assault, which occurred around midnight, was also said to have targeted a nearby police formation in what security operatives described as a coordinated operation across multiple points in the community.
