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Deborah Samuel’s Death And Advocating For Justice – Editorial

VAM News May 17, 2022 0 Comment

By VAM Editorial Board Deborah Samuel Yakubu, A 200 level student of Home Economics at Shehu Shagari College of Education Sokoto state who was beaten, burnt, and killed by fellow students over alleged blasphemy...

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Crime

Blasphemy: Deborah Samuel Buried Amid Tears (Photo)

VAM News May 14, 2022 0 Comment

The remains of late Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto State, have been laid to rest in her hometown, Tungan Magajiya in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger State...

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Local News

Curfew declared in Sokoto as Protesters Demand Release of Deborah’s ‘killers’

VAM News May 14, 2022 0 Comment

Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state as tension mounts following the killing of Deborah Samuel. Deborah is a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education. She...

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Crime

“Release our Muslim brothers”, Protests break out in Sokoto over Deborah’s murder

VAM News May 14, 2022 0 Comment

There is tension in Sokoto state, as some protesters have taken to the streets, demanding the release of suspects who were arrested for the killing of Deborah Samuel in the state. Deborah until her...

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Local News

Boat Mishap Claims 26 Lives, Many Missing In Sokoto

VAM News April 13, 2022 0 Comment

Twenty-six persons have been confirmed dead while the search continues for other possible victims following a boat mishap on the Shagari River in Sokoto state. The Chairman of Shagari Local Government, Aliyu Dantani, said...

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Tragedy As 18 Travellers Burnt Alive In Broad Daylight In Sokoto

VAM News December 8, 2021 0 Comment

Bandits have attacked a vehicle conveying passengers from Sabon Birni Local Government to Isa Local Government Area in the Eastern Senatorial District of Sokoto State, killing at least 18 persons. Police Public Relations Officer...

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Jungle Justice: Angry Youths Seize Bandits From Police, Set Them Ablaze, Video Emerge

VAM News September 20, 2021 0 Comment

Six suspected bandits were seized from a police station and lynched by angry villagers in Tangaza town, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident occurred on...

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Crime

Suspected Bandit Arrested In Sokoto While Buying Sex Enhancement Drugs

VAM News July 29, 2021 0 Comment

Notorious bandit, Bello Galadima has been arrested by operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Sokoto State. Spokesperson of the corps in the state, Hamza Illela, who disclosed this in...