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Thursday, 24 September 2015
Said Omahi, Head of Iran's Hajj organization has blamed the stampede in Mina, Saudi Arabia that killed 717 persons and injured 863 others yesterday on the closure of two of the paths near the site of the Stoning of the devil ritual.
His speech on state television which was monitored by Associated Press revealed that the closure left only three routes to the devil stoning site.
However, Saudi Arabia Interior Ministry has said that the stampede may have been caused by two waves of pilgrims meeting at an intersection.
Ministry spokesman Major General Mansour al-Turki said high temperatures and fatigue could also have contributed to the disaster, the deadliest event to afflict the Hajj pilgrimage in more than two decades.
Information emanating from the Nigerian Army indicate that soldiers fighting insurgency in the Northeast have discovered and destroyed a major fuel storage facility used by Boko Haram terrorists.
The Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col Sani Usman said in a statement he released on Thursday that soldiers discovered the fuel dump at Ladu Bumbawa Ward of Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
He noted that the insurgents had earlier captured seven persons at Gajere, namely the Chief Imam and some ward heads and their deputies. They had kept them at a location where they also stored fuel.
It was three of the captives who were able to escape that led the troops to the facility.
“Following a tip off by well meaning citizens, troops of 3 Division yesterday swooped on and dismantled a Boko Haram fuel dump located at Ladu Dumbawa ward, Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State.
“Suspected Boko Haram terrorists had abducted seven persons in Gajare and took them to the same location. Those kidnapped were three local ward heads called ‘Lawani’ and their respective deputies, as well as the Chief Imam of the town.
“However, through sheer guts and bravery, three of them escaped and reported the matter to the security agents, which led to the rescue of the rest and discovery of the well-concealed terrorists’ fuel depot which was later destroyed by troops.
“The troops have further blocked the terrorists’ supply route that led to Babangida in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State, where they mostly get the supplies.”
He also said that efforts are ongoing to knockout all the supply routes of the militants to hasten their defeat.
News Agency of Nigeria reports that thugs who disguised as worshippers disrupted Eid-el-Kabir prayers in Ilorin on Thursday by pelting Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki with stones and sachets of water.
The ensuing melee led to the Emir of Ilorin abandoning his annual message while the Imam also could not deliver his sermon.
According to NAN, Saraki's security details were forced to fire shots in the air and deploy tear gas, causing worshippers to scatter in different directions.
Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Ajayi Okasanmi told newsmen that the trouble was started by hoodlums who wanted to extort Sallah gifts from the Senate President.
He added that arrests have already been made.
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