Jewish community leaders and emergency services have condemned what authorities describe as a “deeply shocking antisemitic attack” after several charity ambulances were deliberately set on fire.

The incident, which targeted vehicles belonging to a Jewish volunteer ambulance service, has sparked outrage across political and religious circles.

The ambulances, often used to provide rapid medical assistance within the community, were reportedly parked when they were vandalised and torched, causing significant damage and disrupting essential services.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the act as “deeply shocking” and unequivocally condemned the attack, calling it a clear case of antisemitism. He stressed that such hate-driven actions have no place in society and pledged support for the affected community and a full investigation into the incident.

Emergency responders confirmed that no casualties were recorded, but the destruction of the ambulances is expected to impact response times for medical emergencies in the area.

The targeted organisation, widely known for its volunteer-based emergency response, plays a crucial role in supporting vulnerable individuals.

Police have launched an investigation into the attack, treating it as a hate crime. Authorities are reviewing surveillance footage and appealing to the public for information that could lead to the identification and arrest of those responsible.

Community leaders have expressed deep concern over rising antisemitic incidents, urging stronger protections and swift justice. Many have also called for unity and vigilance in the face of growing hate crimes.

The attack has reignited conversations about religious tolerance and public safety, with officials reaffirming their commitment to protecting minority communities and preventing further acts of violence.

Two pilots have been confirmed dead after a passenger jet collided with an airport fire truck at LaGuardia Airport, triggering panic among passengers and forcing a temporary shutdown of operations.

The incident occurred during landing when the aircraft struck the emergency vehicle on the runway under circumstances that are still under investigation. Authorities say the pilot and co-pilot suffered fatal injuries on impact, while several passengers and crew members sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Emergency response teams quickly arrived at the scene, evacuating passengers from the aircraft and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Images from the scene showed significant damage to the front section of the jet, while the fire truck was also severely impacted.

Preliminary reports indicate the fire truck may have been responding to another situation when it entered the runway. Air traffic control communications are now being reviewed to determine whether there was a breakdown in coordination that led to the collision.

Following the crash, flight operations at LaGuardia Airport were temporarily suspended, causing delays and cancellations across multiple routes.

Both the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board have launched a full investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident. Aviation experts say the incident raises serious concerns about runway safety and communication protocols at busy international airports.

Authorities are expected to release more details as the investigation progresses.

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Acting Accountant-General of the Federation, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, to a cumulative 72 years imprisonment for money laundering involving N868.4 million.

Delivering judgment on Monday, the presiding judge, James Omotosho, held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) proved the charges against the defendant beyond reasonable doubt.

Nwabuoku was arraigned on a nine-count amended charge bordering on money laundering and fraud. He had earlier been granted bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum.

According to the charge marked FHC/ABJ/CR/240/2024, the EFCC accused him of conspiring with several companies, including Temeeo Synergy Concept Limited, Turge Global Investment Limited, Laptev Bridge Limited, and Arafura Transnational Afro Limited, to convert funds suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activities.

The offences, the commission said, contravene provisions of the Money Laundering (Prohibition) Act, 2011 (as amended), which prescribes penalties for such crimes.

The anti-graft agency further stated that Nwabuoku committed the offences while serving as Director of Finance and Accounts at the Ministry of Defence between 2019 and 2021.

His no-case submission was dismissed by the court in November 2025, paving the way for the final judgment.

Nwabuoku was appointed Acting Accountant-General on May 20, 2022, by former President Muhammadu Buhari, following the suspension of Ahmed Idris over an alleged N80 billion fraud.

He was, however, removed from office in July 2022, barely weeks after his appointment, amid reports of an ongoing EFCC investigation.