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Kabba motorcycle rider hacked to death in brutal robbery

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1 year ago

June 5, 2025

A Kabba motorcycle rider, Adewale Jethro, was brutally hacked to death by a suspected robber who stole his commercial motorcycle. Police confirm investigations are underway into the tragic incident in Kogi State

A tragic incident has shaken the community of Kabba, Kogi State, after a middle-aged Kabba motorcycle rider, Adewale Jethro, was brutally hacked to death by a suspected armed robber who stole his commercial motorcycle.

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The horrifying event occurred on Wednesday night along Best Way Road, leaving residents in shock and mourning.

Jethro had picked up a passenger who requested to be taken to a remote location. It was at this isolated spot that the assailant attacked him, fatally wounding him before fleeing with his motorcycle.

Emmanuel Olorunmaiye, spokesperson for the Owe Titun Development, a local community association, issued a statement on Thursday confirming the theft of Jethro’s motorcycle and the discovery of the weapon used to shatter his head and skull at the scene.

The group expressed their profound condolences and vehemently condemned the act, describing it as a “barbaric violation of human dignity” and a significant threat to the community’s peace.

“We strongly condemn this wicked and cowardly act, and we are calling on the security agencies, traditional rulers, elders, and all stakeholders to rise up now and take concrete steps to prevent further bloodshed in our land,” the statement read in part. “We can no longer remain silent while evil men steal lives and peace from our midst.”

The Owe Titun Development group further extended its heartfelt condolences to Jethro’s family, saying, “May God grant you strength and comfort during this painful time. As a platform committed to unity and safety, Owe Titún Development stands with you.”

When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police command, William Aya, confirmed the incident on Thursday. He explained that the Divisional Police Officer in the area reported that around 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, a man had flagged down a commercial motorcycle rider, promising an unusually high fare to a remote location.

“The Okada man agreed, probably because of the promise of a higher pay. On getting to a lonely place, the passenger macheted the bike man and vanished with the motorcycle,” Aya stated.

The victim was rushed to the hospital but tragically died before receiving help. His body has since been deposited in the mortuary. Aya assured the public that an investigation has commenced into Jethro’s death, and efforts are underway to apprehend the fleeing suspect.

The police command has also issued an urgent advisory to commercial motorcycle operators, urging them to exercise extreme caution and be wary of passengers offering unusually high payments to be taken to isolated areas.

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Kenya Releases 20 Ebola Contacts After 21 Days in Quarantine

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12 hours ago

October 26, 2026

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Kenya Ebola contacts: 20 people have been released after 21 days in quarantine without symptoms as health authorities continue outbreak monitoring

Kenya has released 20 people linked to its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease after they completed 21 days of quarantine without developing symptoms, as health authorities continue efforts to contain the outbreak.

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The World Health Organisation’s Regional Office for Africa announced the development on Monday, October 26, 2026, saying the individuals had undergone final health assessments and received counselling on precautions and follow-up care where necessary before reuniting with their families.

Kenya’s Director-General for Health, Dr Patrick Amoth, urged communities to welcome the released individuals without stigma.

“We ask communities to welcome them home warmly,” Amoth said. “Having completed 21 days without symptoms, they pose no risk of infection to anyone.”

The WHO said 98 contacts remained in quarantine as of Monday, while eight contacts had developed symptoms and tested positive for Ebola through laboratory tests.

According to the organisation, all eight individuals were already in quarantine when they developed symptoms and were subsequently transferred to the country’s Ebola treatment centre in Nairobi.

Kenya has recorded nine confirmed cases and two deaths since reporting its first imported case on October 6, 2026.

The WHO said all nine cases were linked to the same cluster, with no evidence of wider community transmission at the time of its update.

The organisation said health authorities had traced all 135 contacts, both within Kenya and internationally, by October 22, placing them under quarantine and monitoring.

The WHO continues to support Kenya’s response through coordination, disease surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory testing, case management, infection prevention and control, screening at points of entry, and public health communication.

The WHO Representative to Kenya, Dr Neema Rusibamayila Kimambo, said people who completed quarantine had helped protect their families and communities.

“People who complete quarantine have helped protect their families, their communities and the whole country,” she said.

Kimambo also commended Kenya’s Ministry of Health, the Kenya National Public Health Institute, and national and county health teams for responding to new cases.

The WHO said there was no licensed vaccine or specific treatment for Bundibugyo virus disease, but early detection and supportive medical care could improve the chances of recovery.

It advised against travel restrictions, recommending evidence-based measures such as health screening at entry and exit points, surveillance and contact tracing instead.

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Although the release of the first 20 contacts marks progress in Kenya’s response, health authorities continue to monitor those still in quarantine and maintain surveillance to identify any further cases promptly.