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Rostrum The ancient narrow pathway had become so bad that they could not find their way to their destination as the three moved in a grey Honda Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) being piloted by Dayo who was very mindful of the steering. It was on a Thursday. The 35-year-old Misters Dayo, Emeka and Okon were old time friends who reunited just a few days ago at Nsukka in Enugu State having lost contacts about eight years back, or thereabouts, after their graduation from one of the reputable higher citadels of learning in Nigeria situated in the Eastern part of the country, precisely University of Nigeria Nsukka popularly known by its acronym ‘U.N.N’. What occasioned the long-awaited reunion was the convention of their alma-mater’s alumni body themed ‘The homecoming of UNN Alumni’, which usually held once in a blue moon. Though they never studied in the same department, they were conspicuously best of friends during their school days that people within bega...

US Senator, Rep, Spouses shot dead at Homes

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Minnesota Senator, John Hoffman and State Representative, Melissa Hortman, alongside their spouses, have been reportedly shot dead by men posing as police officers.

The gunmen showed up at their respective homes in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, according to law enforcement officials and local media.

The initial Brooklyn Park Shooting occurred on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the residence of Senator Hoffman, a Democrat who has been a member of the Minnesota Senate since 2013.

Yvette, Hoffman’s wife, was shot thrice, while Hoffman was shot at least twice, according to reports.

The second shooting occurred a few miles South at the residence of State Representative, Hortman, who has been a member of the House since 2005. It happened close to the Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park.

In the Minnesota House, she serves as the Democratic leader as well. She was shot along with her husband.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that a U.S senator was beaten, handcuffed by the FBI at press conference on immigration raids.

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Official information regarding the victims’ conditions in the Brooklyn Park Shooting is still unavailable.

Brooklyn Park Police stated that they were searching for a dangerous and armed suspect in several targeted shootings.

“Suspect is white male, brown hair, wearing black body armor over blue shirt and blue pants and may misrepresent himself as law enforcement,” police said.

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota stated that he was being updated on the incidents.

Local law officers and the Minnesota Department of Public Safety were reportedly present at the scene.

“We will share more information soon,” he said on X.