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Morning recap: Terrorists plot attacks on Osun worship centres, Lagos crackdown raises child protection concerns, other top stories
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The Department of State Services has alerted Muslim and Christian leaders in Osun State to a potential terror plot to attack places of worship and public gathering centers.
Meanwhile, concerns have been raised over the arrest and detention of vulnerable children during Lagos' street crackdown, with reports of overcrowding in 'Black Maria' vans.
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Key Takeaways
- Vulnerable children are being arrested and detained in Lagos
- The alleged plot aims to disrupt the 2027 general elections
- Children are being held in overcrowded 'Black Maria' vans
- The crackdown has raised child protection concerns
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Morning recap: Terrorists plot attacks on Osun worship centres, Lagos crackdown raises child protection concerns, other top stories
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Expected Outcomes
- Potential terror attacks, continued child protection concerns
Why It Matters
The alleged terror plot and child protection concerns have significant implications for public safety and human rights
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Timeline of this story
- 9h agoPunch Newspapers: The DSS has alerted leaders in Osun State to an alleged plan by terrorists to attack worship centres and markets to frustrate the 2027 elect
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