Bill Gates accuses Elon Musk of k!lling children with USAID cuts

Bill Gates has accused Elon Musk of “k!lling the world’s poorest children” after the Tesla billionaire scrapped America’s overseas aid agency. 

The Microsoft founder, who was formerly the world’s richest man, said Musk’s decisions would result in children in Africa being infected with HIV. 

He also criticised a decision by Sir Keir Starmer to cut Britain’s overseas aid budget, calling it “surprising and disappointing”. 

Gates said Musk’s decision to strip USAID, the US government’s overseas aid agency, of funding in February would lead to a surge of diseases such as measles, HIV and polio in some of the world’s poorest nations. 

“The picture of the world’s richest man k!lling the world’s poorest children is not a pretty one,” he told the Financial Times. 

USAID managed more than $40bn in US international aid but Mr Musk cut the organisation, which he branded “a viper’s nest of radical-Left Marxists who hate America” and a “criminal organisation”. 

Officials from Musk’s Department for Government Efficiency (Doge) took control of USAID’s offices in early February, sacking nearly all of its staff or placing them on leave. Overseas projects were left in limbo, with staff ordered to return home. 

Gates said Musk had cancelled hospital funding to Gaza Province, in Mozambique, falsely claiming that the funding was sending condoms to Hamas in Gaza in the Middle East. 

“I’d love for him to go in and meet the children that have now been infected with HIV because he cut that money,” Gates told the Financial Times. 

Elon Musk later admitted Doge had made some “mistakes”. 

The two billionaires have clashed previously. Mr Musk originally signed Mr Gates’s Giving Pledge, in which billionaires promise to give away half their wealth. However, the Tesla chief later called most philanthropy “bull****”, according to Walter Isaacson, his biographer.

White smoke seen above Sistine Chapel, signaling election of new pope

The chimney above the Sistine Chapel.

White smoke rose from the chimney above the Sistine Chapel, indicating that cardinals have successfully elected a new pope.

The identity of the pope has yet to be revealed.

The 133 voting cardinals deliberated in the Sistine Chapel since Wednesday, the first day of the conclave.

Suspected herdsmen k!ll APC chieftain and three others in Benue

 

Gunmen suspected to be armed herders k!lled a chieftain of All Progressives Congress, Akaabo Johnson and three other people in Mbatsada communities in Mbalom and Mbasombo council ward in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.

The suspected armed herders invaded the communities around 4:35 pm on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, in a commando way and shot indiscriminately, resulting in the death of four people.

The Chairman of Gwer-East LGA, Timothy Adi, who confirmed the incident to the punch on Wednesday, said the attack was unprovoked.

Adi, who decried the activities of armed herders in the council, said that the Tuesday attack was the second within the last two weeks

He said that security men had been deployed to the area to secure the boundary lines of the local government area, in a bid to prevent further attacks.

“Four dead bodies among them an APC elder in the ward were recovered and there bodies taken to St. Gregory Hospital morgue,” he said. 

“I urge residents, particularly the youth, to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to relevant security agencies

“We must remain united and steadfast. This attack is a tragedy, but we will not allow fear to rule us. Governor Alia is not resting—plans are underway to put an end to these unprovoked attacks." 

The chairman commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for his prompt intervention and timely support that had facilitated the rapid deployment of security forces to contain the situation.

FG plays Nnamdi Kanu’s broadcast, videos in court to establish alleged terrorism charge

The ongoing trial of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, continued on Wednesday May 7, 2025, at the Federal High Court in Abuja with the Federal government prosecution counsel playing some of the ”Radio Biafra”’ broadcast and videos made in open court to establish the allegation of terrorism preferred against him.

The broadcast and video documents, which were marked as exhibits, were tendered through the 2nd prosecution witness (PW-2), identified as BBB, before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The recordings were said to have featured statements allegedly made by Kanu during periods of national unrest, including the 2020 EndSARS protests and various security incidents in the South-East.

According to reports, in one of the broadcasts, Kanu was reportedly heard lamenting Fulani herders’ attacks and accusing Nigerian governors of betraying the South-East region. 

He also reportedly made controversial remarks about prominent political figures, including Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma and former Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The content of the broadcasts reportedly ranged from calls for self-defense to direct criticisms of perceived government failures.

It was gathered that a key point of contention was the interpretation of the broadcasts, as while the prosecution argued that the statements incited violence and promoted secessionist agendas, Kanu’s defense team, led by Chief Kanu Agabi (SAN), maintained that the broadcasts were political expressions protected under constitutional rights & travel guides

The prosecution’s witness, under examination, confirmed Kanu’s identity in the videos and attempted to link the broadcasts to violent incidents, including attacks on security facilities.

However, when questioned on certain charges, the witness admitted being unaware that some of the said charges had been previously struck out by the court.

A notable portion of today’s hearing also centered around the 2017 proscription of IPOB.

The defense made no objections to the admission of the proscription document but pointed out that the ban was imposed through an ex parte order without IPOB’s legal representation.

The court was also presented with a letter from the former Attorney General of the Federation directing Kanu’s arrest, a document which the defence insisted was not initially served to them.

Justice Omotosho had earlier insisted that all evidence must be duly served to the defence in the interest of fair hearing.

The trial was adjourned to Thursday, May 8, for continuation of the examination of prosecution witnesses.   

US media stocks tumble after Trump’s 100% tariff threat

 

American media stocks dropped on Monday, May 5, following President Donald Trump's announcement of a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, a move that could significantly impact Hollywood's global operations and the broader entertainment industry. 

The proposed tariff, though lacking in specific details, raises uncertainty about whether it will apply to films on streaming platforms, theatrical releases, or if it will be calculated based on production costs or box office revenue.

In 2023, American movies generated $22.6 billion in exports, contributing to a trade surplus of $15.3 billion, according to data from the American Motion Picture and Television Industry. The potential impact of the tariff comes at a time when Hollywood increasingly relies on international production hubs. A recent survey by ProdPro revealed that the top five preferred production locations for studio executives planning for 2025 to 2026 were all outside the U.S., driven largely by tax incentives and cost efficiencies.

Streaming services, particularly Netflix, may be the most vulnerable to the tariff policy, analysts told Reuters. Netflix has built its content model around a global production network aimed at delivering localized and international content. Following the announcement, Netflix shares fell 4.9% in premarket trading, leading the decline in media sector stocks.

Despite Los Angeles’s reputation as the center of the movie industry, none of this year’s top ten Oscar contenders were filmed in the city, highlighting the extent to which production has shifted overseas. Many studios now operate through a global supply chain, with filming in Europe, post-production in Canada, and visual effects work outsourced to Southeast Asia. A forced return of production to the U.S. could drive up costs substantially.

Shares of major entertainment companies, including Walt Disney Co, Warner Bros, Discovery, and Universal-owner Comcast, also declined on Monday, dropping between 0.8% and 2.7% amid investor concerns over the financial implications of the proposed tariffs.

Bandits reportedly k!ll NSCDC officer attached to Zamfara First Lady

 

Suspected bandits have k!lled an operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Isah Yunusa, in Kaduna State.

The incident occurred on Sunday night, May 4, 2025, when the bandits set up a barricade on the Kaduna to Kachia road, attacking travelers.

Security analyst and conflict journalist, Bakatsine, who disclosed this on Monday, said the late officer was attached to the First Lady of Zamfara State, Huriyya Dauda Lawal.

Kano NNPP will follow Kwankwaso wherever he goes - Governor Abba Yusuf

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has reaffirmed his loyalty to former governor and New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) leader Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, declaring that he will continue to follow the political path laid by his predecessor.

Speaking on Sunday, May 4, at the Kano Government House while addressing 484 local government councillors from the state’s 44 LGAs, Yusuf said, “We will continue to follow the path of our leader. Wherever he goes politically, we will follow. He is our leader and we are proud of him.”

His statement comes amid increasing defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), fueling speculation that some governors may soon switch allegiances. Yusuf’s remarks were seen as a firm reaffirmation of loyalty at a time when party alignments are under pressure.

The governor also urged councilors to strengthen grassroots engagement and serve as a crucial link between the government and their communities.

“You are the eyes and ears of government at the grassroots,” Yusuf was quoted as saying by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa. “Go back to your wards, listen to the people, and present their most urgent needs. Once you do that, we will act.”

He announced that nearly N5 billion has been earmarked for ward-level projects to address local infrastructure needs, including classrooms, drainage systems, and other community-specific priorities.

“We must be sincere, transparent, and committed in the way we use public funds,” the governor said. “Every kobo must go into projects that directly benefit our people.”

Nigerian lady seeks help to find her mother who was banished from their village 20 years ago after being falsely accused of stealing N5,000 by her aunt

A Nigerian lady, Princess Nkem Azodo, has embarked on a search for her mother, Obioma Maria Ezike Azodo, who was banished from their village, Nawgwu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, 20 years ago after being accused of stealing N5,000 by her aunt.  

Nkem, who disclosed this in a Facebook post on April 30, 2025, said that her mother visited them secretly after the banishment.

Nkem said she left the village in 2018, but her mother continued seeing her younger siblings until 2011. Since then, all efforts to locate her whereabouts have proved abortive. 

“Life is strange and painfully private. Many don’t know that back in 2005, my mother was falsely accused of stealing N5,000 by my aunt. No one believed her innocence. She was banished from our village—her own home—without any chance to defend herself,” she wrote.  

I remember clearly that day, she had just returned from the farm with firewood. She went to Nkwo market to sell them. When she came back, my aunt showed up at our house with the vigilante group. Everything changed from that moment. 

Even after the banishment, she kept visiting us quietly still checking in on her children. She came often until I finally left the village in 2008. She continued seeing my younger siblings until around 2011. During those years, she kept asking about me, but we couldn’t speak. There was no communication. No phone. No way to connect.

As I grew older and came of age, I began to search for her but I still haven’t found her. Her own family doesn't seem to know her whereabouts either. I don’t know if she’s still alive. I don’t know where to look anymore. And the pain of not knowing never goes away. 

Please help us find my mother.

Name: Obioma Maria Ezike Azodo

From: Nawgwu, Dunukofia LGA, Anambra State

She has been missing, and we are very worried. If you have seen her or have any information about her whereabouts, please contact me immediately. Kindly share this post to help spread the word. Thank you.

 

AfDB President Adesina states that Nigerians are worse off than they were in 1960

 

Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), said Nigeria’s per capita income has dropped significantly, making citizens poorer than they were in 1960. 

Adesina made the known in a statement on Thursday, May 1, following his keynote address at Chapel Hill Denham’s 20th anniversary dinner. 

He said Nigeria urgently needs to transform its economy to become a developed country by 2050. 

He said: “Nigeria belongs in the league of developed nations. To get there, we must shift our mindset and pursue rapid economic growth.” 

Adesina blamed Nigeria’s economic decline on decades of policy failures, weak institutions, and dependence on crude oil exports. 

“Our GDP per capita in 1960 was 1,847 dollars. Today, it stands at 824 dollars. Nigerians are worse off than 64 years ago,” he stated. 

He identified poor fiscal discipline, policy inconsistency, weak governance, and lack of economic diversification as key drivers of the regression. 

Adesina compared Nigeria’s economic performance with South Korea, whose GDP per capita was lower in 1960 but now stands at 36,000 dollars. 

The AfDB chief called for a complete policy overhaul and stronger institutions, warning that without bold reforms, Nigeria would continue to fall behind. 

He urged Nigerian leaders to end oil dependence and invest in technology, industry, and innovation to build a resilient economy. 

“Underdevelopment should not be accepted as our destiny. We must break free from this pattern,” he said. 

As the way forward, Adesina outlined five priorities: universal electricity, quality infrastructure, rapid industrialisation, innovation-driven growth, and competitive agriculture. 

He stressed the need for Nigeria to become an African industrial powerhouse, citing the Dangote Refinery as a transformative example.

Obi doesn’t need coalition to defeat Tinubu in 2027 - NLC

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has stated that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), does not require a coalition with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or backing from political elites to secure victory in the 2027 general election. 

This stance comes amid growing discussions in Nigeria’s political landscape about opposition unity ahead of the next presidential vote.

In an interview with Punch, Theophilus Ndubuaku, deputy president of the NLC’s political commission, described Obi as a widely admired politician with the capacity to defeat President Bola Tinubu in a transparent election. He dismissed any possibility of Obi returning to the PDP, characterizing the party as “crisis-ridden and near-empty.”

“Peter Obi doesn’t need any coalition to win the 2027 presidential election. He is a sellable candidate,” Ndubuaku said. “If you recall, he was already coasting to victory in the 2023 elections before the controversial glitches. He even defeated Tinubu in his own stronghold in Lagos, which shows Nigerians want him in power.”

Ndubuaku added that Obi's political strength lies in his wide national appeal and integrity, asserting that with a credible electoral process, he is confident of Obi’s victory. He noted that Obi can rely on his network of supporters both within and outside the country to strengthen his chances.

The Obidient Movement, a grassroots support group for the former Anambra governor, recently reaffirmed its loyalty to Obi, regardless of his political platform for the 2027 election. The group’s national coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said Obi remains the most viable candidate to address Nigeria’s economic and governance challenges. 

Ndubuaku emphasized that Obi appeals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and dismissed the PDP as a viable platform for serious contenders. “No serious candidate will consider the PDP as a viable platform at this point,” he said. “While LP’s crisis — centering around Julius Abure — has been settled by the Supreme Court, the PDP is still battling a hydra-headed crisis. Moving from LP to PDP would be like jumping from frying pan to fire.”

On concerns regarding zoning and regional power rotation, Ndubuaku said Obi’s competence should take precedence over political arrangements. He acknowledged that some stakeholders worry Obi might serve a full eight-year term if elected, potentially altering the power-sharing equilibrium, but dismissed such fears as secondary. “We know Obi doesn’t need two years to revive Nigeria. He’s not desperate for power,” he said.

Only 89 doctors left in Kwara Govt hospitals amid ‘Japa’ crisis – Health Board

The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Hospital Management Board, Abdulrahman Malik, disclosed that there is an acute shortage of medical doctors in the state-owned hospitals. 

Speaking at the state interministerial press briefing for the first quarter of 2025 on Tuesday, April 29, Malik said that due to the ‘Japa’ syndrome, doctors do not want to take up appointments with the state government, even when the government is ready to recruit them. 

He lamented that while between 180 and 200 doctors are required in the government service, only 89 of them are available in the service. 

He said the number of available doctors only recently became 89 from 86 when three who had left the service returned after the government introduced a new and improved salary for the doctors’ services. 

The hospital board’s boss said the government had been trying to attract doctors to the state service with improved salaries and facilities that could encourage them to stay, especially in the rural areas where many of them do not want to go. 

He also disclosed that the government has introduced an intern nurses programme for the training of nurses who would replace many nurses who had left the service for abroad. 

“The mass exodus of health professionals is severely affecting our capacity to provide adequate care,” the official said. 

“Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved an upgrade in the salaries of our doctors to match federal pay in a bid to retain the few we have left. 

“The revised salary structure has led to the return of three doctors who had previously resigned, bringing the total number on the state’s payroll to 89. 

“However, the figure still falls short of the estimated 180 to 200 physicians needed to serve the state’s population effectively. 

“Nigeria’s doctor-to-patient ratio is currently estimated at one doctor to over 5,000 patients, far below the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended one doctor to 600 patients.”

Man raises alarm as his sister goes missing in Lagos after sending disturbing message about being "scared and boarding wrong car"

A Nigerian man, Mayor Johnson, has raised an alarm over the whereabouts of his sister, Esther, who went missing after sending a disturbing message while on her way to Ajah to Epe area of Lagos State.

Johnson disclosed that Esther left home on Thursday, April 24, 2025 for Ajah to stay with a family friend in preparation for the JAMB exam and has not been seen since them. According to him, she had sent a message to his other sister saying she was “scared, feeling sleepy, her eyes itchy and might have boarded the wrong car.“ 

“It’s almost 24hrs we haven’t heard from my sister, she was going to Epe from Ajah around 1pm yesterday (Thursday) for her jamb exam today…. The last msg she sent her other sister was that “I’m scared I Tink I enter rong car my eyes is itchy e be like I want to slip,” he wrote. 

"We're looking for my kid sister since yesterday afternoon, she was to go frm Ajah to Epe to stay wit a family friend for her Jamb Exam this morning 9am. Her last statement was "I’m scared I Tink I enter wrong car my eyes is itchy e be like I want to slip" We're yet to hear frm her." 

 

 

UK records over 22000 asylum-seeking Nigerians

The United Kingdom Home Office received 22,619 asylum applications from Nigerian nationals from 2010 to 2024.

Nigerians reportedly accounted for one in 30 UK asylum claims over the period, ranking 11th on the Home Office’s newly released year-end Asylum and Resettlement statistics.

According to the Home Office, nearly twice as many Nigerians (2,841) applied for asylum in 2024 as in 2023 (1,462). Overall, 2024 saw the highest number of asylum applications to the UK, with 108,138 people, a 378 per cent rise from 2010. Most were first-time claims by South Asian and Middle Eastern nationals.

Iran topped the chart with 75,737, likely propelled by the increasing persecution of dissidents by the Iranian regime. Pakistan followed far behind with 57,621. 2024 saw 10,542 Pakistanis claiming asylum in the UK, driven by post-election turmoil, soaring inflation, and a spike in blasphemy prosecutions that human rights groups say offer substantial grounds for protection claims.

Afghanistan trailed with 54,363 asylum applications since 2010. In 2024, 8,508 Afghans sought refuge in the UK, a development that pundits argue is the continued aftermath of the Taliban ousting of the Karzai administration in 2022. That year, 11,358 Afghans sought asylum in the UK, with 9,710 applications the following year.

Others are Albania (50,944), Iraq (45,711), Eritrea (37,687), Syria (34,997) and Bangladesh (31,744). Asylum seekers from Bangladesh rose from 5,097 in 2023 to 7,225 in 2024. The surge coincided with the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Sudan and India round out the top ten with 30,897 and 30,179, respectively.

Nigeria’s 22,619 filings sit just ahead of Sri Lanka’s 22,059 and above Vietnam, China and Turkey. Brazil, Kuwait, Yemen, Colombia, and Jordan were at the lower end of the list, each contributing fewer than 6,500 claims.

Under British law, an asylum seeker must demonstrate a “well-founded fear of persecution” on the basis of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership of a particular social group, the Home Office explained on its website.

In most cases, the reports say, applicants also invoke political persecution under Nigeria’s sweeping cybercrimes legislation or discrimination tied to sexual orientation categories that fall within the Refugee Convention’s protection grounds.

The Home Office makes initial decisions, and negative rulings can be appealed to the Immigration and Asylum Chamber.

Do Grilled Foods Cause Cancer? Unpacking the Smoke and Sizzle

 

The aroma of grilled food is a quintessential part of gatherings and warm weather. That smoky flavor and those enticing grill marks are hard to resist. But whispers about a link between grilling and cancer often dampen the enthusiasm. So, what's the real story? Do grilled foods actually increase your cancer risk? Let's break down the science.

The Culprits: HCAs and PAHs

The primary concern surrounding grilled foods and cancer lies in the formation of two types of chemical compounds when meat (beef, pork, poultry, and fish) is cooked at high temperatures:

• Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs): These compounds form when amino acids, creatine (found in muscle tissue), and sugars in meat react at high heat. The longer and hotter the meat cooks, especially to a well-done or charred state, the more HCAs are produced.
• Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs): These chemicals are produced when fat and juices from meat drip onto the heat source (charcoal or flames), causing smoke. These PAHs can then rise and deposit on the surface of the food. PAHs are also found in other sources like cigarette smoke and air pollution.

The Evidence: What the Research Says

Laboratory studies have shown that HCAs and PAHs can damage DNA, and DNA changes can increase the risk of cancer. Animal studies have demonstrated that exposure to high levels of these compounds can lead to the development of various cancers.

However, the link in humans is more complex and still under investigation. Epidemiological studies, which look at cancer rates in populations and their dietary habits, have shown some associations between high consumption of well-done, grilled, or barbecued meats and an increased risk of certain cancers, including colorectal, prostate, pancreatic, stomach, and breast cancers.

It's important to note that these studies often rely on dietary recall, which can be imprecise, and other lifestyle factors could also play a role. More research is needed to establish a definitive cause-and-effect relationship in humans.

Good News for Grill Lovers: Reducing the Risk

While the potential risks are worth acknowledging, you don't have to ditch your grill entirely. Here are several effective strategies to minimize the formation of HCAs and PAHs:

• Marinate Your Meat: Studies suggest that marinating meat for at least 30 minutes before grilling can significantly reduce HCA formation. Marinades containing ingredients like vinegar, lemon juice, herbs, and spices seem particularly effective.
• Pre-Cook Larger Cuts: Partially cooking larger pieces of meat in a microwave, oven, or on the stovetop before finishing them on the grill can significantly reduce the time they are exposed to high heat and flames. Drain off any juices before grilling.
• Choose Leaner Meats: Less fat dripping onto the heat source means less PAH formation. Opt for leaner cuts of meat, poultry without skin, and fish. Trim visible fat before grilling.
• Grill More Vegetables and Fruits: Unlike meat, grilling vegetables and fruits does not produce HCAs. They are also packed with beneficial nutrients and antioxidants. Get creative with grilled peppers, zucchini, onions, pineapple, and peaches!
• Use Indirect Heat: Cook food away from the direct flame or heat source. For charcoal grills, you can pile the coals on one side and cook on the other. For gas grills, turn off the burners directly beneath the food.
• Flip Frequently: Turning meat frequently can help it cook more evenly and reduce charring.
• Shorten Grilling Time: Cook food for the shortest time necessary to reach a safe internal temperature. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness without overcooking. Smaller pieces of meat cook faster.
• Avoid Charring: While that crispy, blackened exterior might taste appealing, it contains higher concentrations of HCAs. Trim off any charred portions before eating.
• Consider Using Foil: Wrapping meat in aluminum foil before placing it on the grill can prevent fat drippings and reduce PAH formation. Poke holes to allow some smoke flavor.
• Clean Your Grill Regularly: Built-up charred residue on grill grates can transfer HCAs to your food.

The Bottom Line

While grilling can lead to the formation of compounds that have been linked to cancer in laboratory and some population studies, it doesn't mean you have to give up your barbecue. By understanding the risks and employing safer grilling techniques, you can significantly reduce your exposure to HCAs and PAHs while still enjoying the delicious flavors of grilled food. Moderation, variety in your cooking methods, and a focus on including plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet are key to a healthy lifestyle.

Disclaimer: This information is for general knowledge and informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult with a healthcare professional for personalized health advice.

Beheaded body sparks panic in Lagos community

 

Tension gripped the Idimu area of Lagos State after residents discovered the bodies of two men, one of which was beheaded.

It was gathered that the corpses were discovered on Sunday morning, April 20, 2025 along Oladun Road.

According to Punch, the lifeless bodies were still lying several meters apart at the time of their visit to the scene. 

A resident Lanre Ajao who spoke to the publication identified one of the deceased as Baba Oja.

“We woke up to see their lifeless bodies on the road this morning. We cannot immediately identify the one with a severed head but the other person is Baba Oja. He is very popular in this area,” he said. 

“He was also known to always mingle with some boys who ran after flashy cars to collect money from the drivers around the Council bus stop. We still saw him yesterday controlling the traffic for some of the flashy cars.”

Another resident, Jamiu Raji, said that the nature of the k!llings indicated cult violence.

"We found out that the incident was not just a fight. It is related to a cult attack because of the way the two of them were killed. However, incidents like this are not common in this area. That is why people were shocked to see this,” he said.

It was further gathered that the corpses remained at the scene for nearly 10 hours before police operatives eventually arrived.

The second corpse was later identified as that of another resident in the community whose name could not be ascertained. 

Another resident who did not want his name in print for security reasons said the families of the deceased victims were made to part away with money before they could allow them to take the corpses away.