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Gunmen broke into Ikpomolokpo palace in Gege ward of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State in the early hours of Monday, killing the son of the monarch while his daughter was whisked away.
Witnesses said the gunmen stormed the community about 2 am and headed to the palace of the clan head where they wreaked havoc.

The villagers said that they heard gunshots severally from the residence of the clan head but could not intervene because they themselves were helpless.
Chairman of Ado LGA, Chief James Oche, confirmed the incident to journalists in Makurdi, saying he received a distress call on the incident.

 “Some gunmen at about 2 am today (Monday) entered into the residence of the clan head of Ipomoloko through the fence and asked for the wife of the clan head from the son whose name is Thompson.”

“The young man told them that he did not know the whereabouts of his mother and they shot him dead and they now took the sister away,” he said.
The council chairman added that he immediately alerted troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) but before they could get to the palace, the gunmen had escaped into the Atiga forest in the area.

Oche said the troops were already trailing the culprits with the aim of apprehending them and rescuing the abductee. Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Benue, DSP Catherine Anene, was unreachable as of press time as her telephone line was switched off. (Daily Trust)

A statement by the U.S. Mission noted that the students applying for new visas and those renewing their visas would be attended to on specific dates between this month and January 2022.

It reads: “Starting November 24, the U.S. Mission once again will be expanding operations to better serve the student population of Nigeria. This approach will be two-fold: a special procedure for students who need to renew student visas to continue their course of study, and a series of dedicated interview days for prospective new students.

“You may be eligible for a priority student visa interview slot if you are a prospective student seeking an F1 visa appointment and you have not been refused an F1 visa in the past six months.
“Abuja student surge days will take place on December 8, December 15, and January 12.These surge days will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
“Lagos student surge days will take place on November 24, December 8, and December 15.”

While students in Abuja are required to check  www.ustraveldocs.com/ng for instructions, those in Lagos are to book their appointments by emailing their documents to LagosStudents@state.gov.
The students in both locations need to submit completed DS-160, approved I-20, I-901 SEVIS fee receipts, GTBank (MRV) receipt for visa fee, valid passport data page, and a scanned passport photograph.

For students renewing visas, the statement listed separate requirements.
It reads: “If you are currently studying in the United States, you may be eligible for a special application procedure. To qualify for this procedure, you must be renewing a student visa that is still valid or has expired within the past 24 months and are renewing your visa either to: (a) continue participation in the same major course of study even if at a different institution; or (b) attend the same institution even if in a different major course of study.”

Abuja applicants: Go to www.ustraveldocs.com/ngand follow the instructions to complete your visa application. Visit a designated DHL facility and mail the following documents:
A printout of your Confirmation page (printed from www.ustraveldocs.com/ng)
A completed DS-160, an approved I-20, a receipt for your I-901 SEVIS fee
A GTBank (MRV) receipt for your visa fee, your passport containing the expired student visa (if that passport is expired, a current valid passport is also required).
A passport photograph meeting these requirements
Proof of continued full-time enrollment (such as transcripts, tuition payment, etc.)
Lagos applicants: Bring all of the following to the U.S. Consulate in Lagos at 12:30-1:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, between November 25 and January 5:
A completed DS-160, an approved I-20, a receipt for your I-901 SEVIS fee
A GTBank (MRV) receipt for your visa fee, your passport containing the expired student visa (if that passport is expired, a current valid passport is also required), a passport photograph meeting these requirements
Proof of continued full-time enrollment (such as transcripts, tuition payment, etc.)”