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Schools are reopening in Kenya after the start of term was postponed because of severe flooding. Police in Nigeria have declared a popular UK-based blogger wanted in connection with a case involving cyber-stalking, abduction and murder.
Police and transport officials have been deployed to ensure students get to class safely. In a statement, police also accused Dorcas Adeyinka of injurious falsehood, threat to life and extortion.
More than 1,600 schools across the country may not reopen yet due to floods, authorities said. The police did not provide more details on the accusations which the blogger is yet to comment on.
Muslim leaders have expressed concern over the safety of learners and asked for a close monitoring of the situation. Members of the public were urged to arrest and hand over the suspect to the police.
They are calling on drivers to be vigilant on roads that have been left in a bad state. The police described her as a married Yoruba blogger who lives in the UK but frequently visits Nigeria.
Several schools have been damaged by the floods which have killed more than 250 people across Kenya. The description of the suspect has sparked reactions on social media.
Schools had been due to open on 29 April before the new term was pushed back.
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