Defence/Security
World Teachers Day: Lagos lawmaker describes teachers’ roles as ‘Divine’
Lagos lawmaker, Adedamola Kasunmu, All Progressives Congress (APC) representing Ikeja Constituency 11, on Tuesday described the teachers as guiding light whose calls “are divine”.
Kasunmu made the remark as he joins others around the world to celebrate the 2021 World Teachers’ Day.
Our correspondent reports that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has set aside Oct. 5 to commemorate the World Teachers’ Day.
Kasunmu in a statement in Lagos to mark the day, described educators as unsung heroes of the society.
“Teachers are the guiding light that inspires us to dream big and aim higher. Teachers are the unsung heroes behind our lofty attainments and achievements.
“On this occasion of the World Teachers’ Day, we celebrate them with deep love and affection, as we ought to do every day of the year.
“Congratulations to all our wonderful teachers in Ikeja Constituency 11 and across our nation on this occasion of the World Teachers’ Day 2021.
“Your sacrifices in preparing us for a glorious future and your impacts in grooming exemplary world-changers are exceedingly appreciated,” he said.
“As you celebrate this special day set aside to appreciate you and honour your efforts, we urge you to continue to see your roles as a divine calling rather than a profession.
“We are aware of the present challenges and as we jointly seek lasting solutions, we implore you to continue to use your platforms as positive channels of changing the narratives and correcting the ills of our societies.
“Be assured that your place in history as society and nation builders will never be in vain, and the society will never cease to appreciate you from generation to generation.
“While thanking our classroom teachers for doing well, we also use this opportunity to celebrate our parents.
‘`They are actually our first teachers in school of life and whose roles transcend the walls of the classroom. God bless them in abundance,” he said.
Kasunmu said that the entire Ikeja Constituency 11 were celebrating the teachers and wished them all the best in their endeavours.
“We wish you a Happy Teachers’ Day,” he said.
Armed bandits have abducted 30 people during an attack on Zamfarawa village in Zugu District, Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred on Oct. 7 at about 2:20 p.m., when a large number of bandits stormed the community, shooting sporadically to scare residents.
The hoodlums were said to have whisked away 30 villagers to an unknown destination.
Following the incident, security forces have intensified efforts to trace and rescue the abducted victims.
The Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two armed bandits during an exchange of fire with security operatives in Mada District, Gusau Local Government Area.
According to sources, the operation followed credible intelligence about an imminent bandit attack on villages within the Mada area.
The sources stated that at about 3:10 a.m. on Oct. 7, a joint team of police tactical operatives, community protection guards (CPG), and local hunters were deployed to Fegin Mahe village, where they laid an ambush along the suspected route of the bandits.
Three bandits were said to have approached the location and were immediately engaged in a gun battle by the security team.
Two of the bandits were killed during the encounter, while the third escaped with possible gunshot injuries.
The police said efforts were ongoing to track down and arrest the fleeing suspect.
Three suspected kidnappers have been killed by a mob in Emu Orakwan community, Esan South-East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Sources said that the incident occurred at about 5 p.m. on Oct. 6, when hunters and farmers in the area sighted the suspects at Akabueze camp.
The suspects were said to be among those who allegedly murdered a woman identified as Mrs. Ogbona on Oct. 1.
It was gathered that upon receiving the information, villagers and farmers mobilised and descended on the suspects, inflicting severe injuries on them before the arrival of security operatives.
Army troops accompanied by police personnel, moved swiftly to the scene and met the suspects at the point of death.
They were immediately taken to the General Hospital, where they were confirmed dead.
Their remains have been deposited at Imiuwuguina Mortuary, while investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Again 30 villagers abducted in Zamfara.
2 bandits meet Waterloo in Zamfara ambush.
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