Nairobi: Catholic Priest Dies Hours After Checking Into A Hotel With Lover

A 43-year-old Catholic priest was pronounced dead a few hours after he and his lover checked into a hotel.

A local media outlet, on Sunday, disclosed that the deceased, identified as Joseph Kariuki Wanjiku, from St. Peters Ruai, checked into the Monalisa Hotel Delview in Gatanga with his lover, a 32-year-old woman identified as, Ruth Nduhi on Saturday evening.

According to a police report, the lady informed the hotel management on Sunday morning that the clergy was experiencing dizziness and losing consciousness.

Concerned for his well-being, they decided to rush him to Kenol Hospital in Murang’a in his vehicle.

However, the unfortunate turn of events continued as Kariuki was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.

The sudden demise has raised suspicions, leading authorities to launch an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

“One Joseph Kariuki Wanjiku aged 43yrs old, a Catholic priest at Archdiocese of Nairobi and a farmer in the Mangu area checked in at the said hotel together with his girlfriend who also happens to be her colleague at the workplace in Ruai,”

“Then, this morning at around 0800hrs, the priest’s girlfriend notified the hotel management that the boyfriend was dizzy and getting unconscious so that they could rush him to the hospital. They then rushed him to Kenol Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The body has been moved to Mater Hospital Mortuary, as police launch investigations to ascertain the cause of his death.

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JUST IN: NYSC Moves Orientation Camp From Mangu In Plateau State Over Killings

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Monday morning asked prospective corps members coming into Plateau State not to resume at the Orientation Camp in Mangu Local Government Area.

The NYSC in a release obtained by SaharaReporters changed the location to Waye Foundation By Buken Academy, Doi-Du in the Jos South Local Government Area of the state.

Plateau State and Mangu especially has been embroiled in crisis and killings, between the locals and the armed militias, while security agencies continued to look on helplessly.

Only on Sunday, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) yesterday said 15 people were killed following an alleged invasion of their communities in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The group also said 78 houses belonging to their members were burnt while over 2,000 cattle were still missing after the invasion.

In a statement, the NYSC asked the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Orientation Camp for Plateau State not to go to Mangu LGA.

“This is to inform members of the public, especially our esteemed Prospective Corps Members that the venue of the 2023 Batch ‘B’ Stream One Orientation Camp for Plateau State has been changed from the Permanent Orientation Camp in Mangu to Waye Foundation, by Buken Academy Doi-Du (Temporary NYSC Orientation Camp) in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

“All prospective Corps Members are by this information expected to report at the new Orientation Camp (Waye Foundation by Buken Academy) on the dates specified in their call-up letters,” Eddy Megwa, the Director, Press and Public Relations said.

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Middle Belt Killings: Terrorists Kill 24 Villagers in Benue

…Governor Alia talks tough, described the attack as “unacceptable”

By Steven Kefas, Kaduna

Dozens of people were killed in a fresh attack on a remote village in Nigeria’s Benue state on Saturday. The gunmen suspect to be Fulani terrorists, opened fire on the villagers in Akpuuna village, killing 24 people and injuring several others.

The attack is the latest in a series of deadly attacks in Benue state, where violent herders have continued to invade farming communities in recent years. The state has seen more than 100 people killed in violence this year alone.

In the latest attack, the gunmen arrived in the village around midday and opened fire on the villagers, who were caught unawares. The attack lasted for more than two hours before the gunmen fled the scene.

Local officials said that the victims included women and children. The names of the victims have not been released.

The attack has sparked outrage in Benue state, with many people calling for the government to do more to protect the people.

The state governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has condemned the attack and directed security agents to hunt down the perpetrators.

“This attack is unacceptable and will not be tolerated,” Alia said in a statement.

“I have directed security agents to do everything possible to bring the perpetrators to justice.”

The attack is a reminder of the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria. The country is facing a number of security threats, including terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. The government has been struggling to contain these threats, and the latest attack is a setback in its efforts to do so.

The attack on Akpuuna village is also a reminder of the vulnerability of rural communities in Nigeria. These communities are often targeted by armed groups, and the government has been criticized for not doing enough to protect them.

The latest attack is a tragedy, and it is a reminder of the need for the current government to take action to address the security challenges facing the Middle Belt and the country at large.

Military Steps Up Efforts to Restore Peace in Plateau State, Relocates Base to troubled area as Govt imposes Curfew

By Steven Kefas, Kaduna

In response to a recent spate of violence in Mangu Local Government Area, the military has relocated its headquarters to the area and imposed a 24-hour curfew.

Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, the Commander of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), said the move was necessary to work in synergy with the local authority to mitigate the situation.

“I have relocated the headquarters of OPSH here so we can work with the local authority. We will stay here until we stabilise the situation.

“The governor is disturbed by the happenings, and that is why I am personally here to lead my troops. We won’t allow the situation to deteriorate further. We are not here to joke; and so we will be decisive, fair and firm,” Abubakar said according to reports from the News Agency of Nigeria.

Meanwhile, due to the recent unrest in Mangu Local Government Area of the State, the state Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has imposed a 24-hour curfew in the area to restore law and order and to forestall further loss of lives and destruction of properties.

The curfew, which began on Sunday, is in effect until further notice. Movements within the local government are banned except for security personnel and persons on essential duties.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang said the curfew was necessary to “restore law and order and to forestall further loss of lives and destruction of properties.”

“The government is working round-the-clock to restore peace and security in the state,” Mutfwang said.

The violence in Mangu Local Government Area is the latest in a series of attacks that have plagued Plateau State in recent years. The attacks have often been blamed on ethnic and religious tensions.

The military’s decision to relocate its headquarters to Mangu and the state government’s decision to impose a curfew on the affected area is a sign that the government is taking the violence seriously. It remains to be seen whether these measures will be enough to restore peace to the state.