Panic as vulture delivers sack letter to monarch

The people of Iba Oku village in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have been thrown into panic and pandemonium after a vulture allegedly delivered a letter to the traditional ruler asking him to vacate his throne within a specific time limit.

The Nation reports that the strange happening which has sent shock waves into the spines of the people, occurred when the vulture dropped the letter at the palace of the monarch, Eteidung Gabriel Mbeka, asking him to quit his throne or face damning consequences.

It was gathered that residents of the community got to know the incident when the embattled traditional ruler raised an alarm, alleging that his throne and life were being threatened by some sinister forces.

The worried king who spoke to newsmen, accused the Clan Head of Iba Oku, Etebom Enefiok Effiong Okpon, of a sinister plot to dethrone him as he [Okpon], wanted to turn his domain into his province.

Nigeria policeman arrested while planning to kidnap boy for 5 Million ransom

The recent revelation that some corrupt policemen under the Rivers State Police Command had been directly engaging in abduction of citizens for ransom, now appears not to be restricted to the state as facts from Kogi State indicate.It emerged that the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Kogi State Police Command arrested two policemen in Kogi State (now dismissed), 30-year-old corporal Suleiman Isiaka and 31-year-old Ibrahim James, and who had also served under the Assistant General of Police (AIG) in charge of zone 8, Lokoja, had used their AK-47 rifles and ammunition to carry out the attempted abduction of a five-year-old boy, Victor Nathaniel. 

kidanppers arrested hotel in kogi

They were said to have worked with a syndicate that demanded for a N5 million ransom. The group operated from Early Best Hotel, Ayingba, Kogi State.The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ali Janga told Sunday Sun that the two ex-policemen collaborated with an ex-navy rating, Ordinary Seaman Bature Habila Jesses, to commit the alleged crime.

Janga stated that on October 6, 2017, the commander of SARS in the state, Supol Baba Gana Bukar and SARS personnel acting on information made available to the police through information stormed the hotel at Ayingba and arrested the first suspect around 5:45a.m. The police team recovered arms and ammunitions.

Also, it was through information that one of the suspects, Shehu Agba, who is a cousin of the father of the victim masterminded the abduction and also told the ex-policemen how to collect the N5 million ransom from his cousin. It was Agba who involved the ex-policemen by urging them to use their AK47 rifles to intimidate their victims.

The SARS commander, Supol Baba Gana Bukar, added that the two ex-policemen used the Opel car with registration number, Kogi GWO 129 SA, belonging to one of them for the operation.

Bukar said that his operatives took the first suspect to Akowo Nathaniel, the father of the victim at Ayingba, who confirmed that the suspected kidnapper had been threatening them, saying that if they did not do his bidding, either himself, wife or son would be kidnapped.

The two ex-policemen were attached to Forward Operation Base in Bauchi State, under the AIG Zone 8, Lokoja. Information gathered by Sunday Sun from sources within the Kogi police command revealed that they had been involved in other abduction cases.

policemen planning abduction arrested

When Sunday Sun spoke with one of the suspects, Suleiman Isiaka, he said: “I joined the police on March 1, 2008 through the Kaduna State Police Command. Yes, I have been involved in several kidnapping operations. It was, Shehu Agba, the cousin of the father of the boy who arranged this operation. He said the father of the boy can pay the ransom of N5 million if we kidnapped his son.

Also, the second suspect, Corporal Ibrahim James who joined the force on February 1, 2010 after undergoing training at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos, confessed that he had been using his AK47 for kidnapping operations. He added that it was his colleague, Suleiman Isiaka that got him involved in the abduction incident.

He said: “I quickly followed them with my AK47 rifle which I signed for from my Division. I carried out the operation at Ayingba before the SARS personnel rounded us up at the hotel at Ayingba.

On his part, Shehu Agba, 32, who hails from Egune community in Dekina L.G.A Kogi State, said he initiated the abduction of the boy as a way of avenging the hurt he felt when the father of the victim turned down his request for money.

His words: “I needed some money from the father of the victim, but he refused to give me. So I arranged with the two policemen on how to kidnap his son and make him pay N5 million ransom. We planned to kidnap him on October 6, 2017 around 5:45 am at the hotel when the SARS personnel surrounded us while we were inside the car.” I have confessed to the policeman” he said.

A commercial driver, Daniel John, 27, got roped in when the suspects hired his vehicle, without his being aware that they were on a mission to kidnap somebody. Apparently, the presence of the policemen with their guns deceived him as to the true nature of the reason for hiring his vehicle.

boy kidnapped 

Obviously relieved, the father of the boy narrated how he had been receiving threats prior to the abduction. He said: “I have been receiving a threat by kidnappers who said that they need N5 million from me. I received several phone calls and threats from the kidnappers. I was shocked on October 6, 2017, when I suddenly saw the SARS commander Supol Baba Gana Bukar and SARS personnel with five suspects who confessed to have threatened me and wanted to kidnap my five-year-old son.

It was God that fought for me. My biggest surprise was that my cousin, Shehu Agba, who was a regular visitor to my family and who I have assisted that was the one who masterminded the attempted abduction.”

Why a human trafficker was released by the police in Benin

 By Eduje Martins

A notorious human trafficker by name Ehizilen Happy from Uromi LGA Esian West Edo State who resides at Ogboru Street off Macro Warri, Delta State was released by the Nigeria Police Station, Edo State.

According to source, Happy under the umbrella of Christian brother and sister that belong to one of those spiritual Churches along Orhunwhurun Road Udu L.G.A Delta State told the residence Pastor name with held that God bless him through prayers and spiritual supports from the Church and he (HAPPY) will be glad to take some members of the church for job opportunities within and outside the country. The said Pastor then asked some of the church members to bring their credentials and those with handwork to come with their certificates for immediate employment which they did. It was Surprising that the Said happy used this Ladies for trafficking Selling them for #200,000 each to another agent and from that agent at Dubai to One Mr. Peter at #250,000 each to neighboring country for Prostitution with Conditions attached.

According to a victim who got God intervention through a man there told our source that the said Happy is a devil incarnate pretending to be a Christian, hiding in Churches to commit evil.

Isoko mirror gathered that Happy was called by one of the victims Elder Brother who promised to give him girls from Benin, as God may have it Happy came to Benin with the intention of going home with 2 or 3 girls for sales and he was handed over to the Nigeria Police at Okada Police station on 3^rd July 2017, after which he was transferred to State C.I.D, Esigie Police Station by 2^nd East circular Benin City, Edo State on the 17^th July 2017.

Happy was detained and arraigned before the court but released two (2) weeks later due to financial constraint from the families of the victim without trials. The question now is how would Human Trafficking stop and churches should please look very well before allowing their members to fall victim in the name of jobs within and outside the Country, because those that were sold out are still there suffering and their children here helpless expecting their Mother’s return.

The Elder Brother to one of the victim who lamented the release of Happy due to financial constraint prayed God Almighty to protect his Younger Sister back home.

As at the time of filling this report we were unable to get the I.P.O in-charge of the case at Esigie Police Station.

Aborted 7 months baby found in Ugu vegetables farm in Warri.

By Eduje Martins

The people of Rufus Street off Udu road near Ovwian Secondary School, Ovwian, Udu L.G.A Delta State. Were thrown in a state of pandemonium at about 4pm on the 16^th of October, 2017 when a baby of about 7, months was found in a little Ugu Farm among ridges dug for vegetables (Ugu)

According to the owner of the garden, the baby was found when she was checking the ridges suspected to be tempered with by unknown persons that evening when she came to her store for sales. She then alerted the full street with a shout that drew the attention of passersby including those at home to the scene of the incident.

According to eye witness at the scene of the incident asserted that those behind the abortion of the child would be around the area hence the guts of dumping the aborted child within. Both men and women at the scene placed curses on those behind the abortion of the baby boy differently.

Meanwhile at the time of this report the Nigeria Police Ovwian Division are yet to be contacted of the incident.

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Soldiers on operation arrests Bishop 18 others for robbery. Kidnapping

A Bishop named Iwah Mfon and 18 others have been arrested for armed robbery, kidnapping and cult activities in different areas of Akwa Ibom State by troops of the Nigerian Army in the ongoing Operation Crocodile Smile II in the South-South and South-West regions.

Some of the suspects identified as Saviour Friday, Nsika Udoh, Akan Monday, Abak Obong and Oyobong Frank were arrested by troops of 2 Brigade and had been handed over to the police.

This was disclosed by the Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, and 6 Division spokesman, Colonel Aminu Iliyasu.

Iliyasu said Mfon and the other suspects were arrested for allegedly terrorising Abak Obong, Oruk Atai and Ikot Obong areas in the Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of the state.

According to Iliyasu, bishop was the supposed financier of “wanted criminals terrorising” the areas.

He said, “The increased presence of troops both on land and on waterways helped to prevent any criminal activity.

“The troops arrested Mfon on October 14. He is believed to be the financier of wanted criminals and he was arrested at Ikot Ibekwe community in the Ukanafun LGA. The suspect is volunteering information about gangs of kidnappers and cult members linked to him.”

Iliyasu also said about 120,000 litres of stolen fuel was recovered from oil thieves in Rivers State.

He said troops of 29 Battalion intercepted two trucks in the Uzuaku area, laden with 55,000 and 30,000 litres of fuel.

Iliyasu said, “A patrol team also discovered a re-activated illegal refinery in the Doroko area on October 17; and the site was destroyed by the troops. The troops also destroyed 53 jerrycans of 25 litres and 20 drums of 250 litres in the Akinima and Okrika areas respectively.”

Monkeypox: The return of an ailment without cure 39 years after

The current suspected monkey pox outbreak in Nigeria, which has now spread to seven states, is the third in the nation’s history. There were a total of three recorded human cases previously  in 1971 and 1978 according to the Centres for Disease Control, CDC.The virus was first isolated from colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name “monkey pox.”

The first recorded human case of monkey pox was in 1970 in the Democratic Republic of Congo during a period of intensified effort to eliminate smallpox. There were also reports of cases in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Monkeypox

The following year, 1971, there was one case in Cote d’Ivoire and two cases in Nigeria. Then in 1976 there were two cases in Cameroon and again in Nigeria, in 1978, one case was recorded. Since then, monkey pox has remained strictly a disease of Central and Western African countries, except in 2003, when 47 cases were reported in the US.

The 2003 US outbreak is the only time monkey pox infections in humans were documented outside of Africa.   Most of those affected had close contact with pet prairie dogs believed to have had contact with animals that were imported.

The current outbreak in Nigeria is of West African origin and associated with milder disease, fewer deaths, and limited human-to-human transmission. Studies have shown that the monkey pox virus can cause a fatal illness in humans and, although it is similar to human smallpox which has been eradicated, it is much milder.

A professor of virology and former President, Nigeria Academy of Science, Professor Oyewale Tomori, described as a shame Nigeria’s inability to diagnose monkey pox.

Tomori, who spoke to Sunday Vanguard from the US, remarked: “It is indeed a shame for us in this country that, nearly 60 years after our so called independence, we are still unable to confirm a case of most diseases without sending our samples to laboratories overseas.

“And which overseas, are we talking about. Senegal! Just imagine. And there was a time when our laboratory system was able to confirm many of these diseases, now, none of these diseases are we able to confirm.

“We do not have appropriate and well equipped laboratory facilities to definitely confirm suspected cases. Samples have been sent to Dakar and plans are being made to send additional samples to the smallpox laboratories of the WHO Collaborating Center for Smallpox and other Poxvirus Infections at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta”.

Causes

Monkey pox is a rare disease caused by infection with monkey pox virus, that belongs to the same family of viruses that includes variola virus (the cause of smallpox), vaccinia virus (used in the smallpox vaccine), and cowpox virus.

The natural reservoir remains unknown. However, African rodent species are expected to play a role in transmission.

The monkey pox virus can cause an illness with a generalised vesicular skin rash, fever, and painful jaw swelling. In previous outbreaks, it has led to death in about 1-10 per cent of infected cases.

There is no specific medicine to treat the disease, but intensive supportive care helps patients to recover fully.

Confirmation of suspected cases

We do not have appropriate and well equipped laboratory facilities to definitely confirm suspected cases. Samples have been sent to Dakar and plans are being made to send additional samples to the smallpox laboratories of the WHO Collaborating Center for Smallpox and other Poxvirus Infections at the Center for Disease Control in Atlanta.

Rapid spread

I think it is too early to say  that we are having a rapid spread of the disease as we do not have laboratory confirmation of the reported cases from different states. However, this is not to say that the disease cannot be spread easily, especially from an infected person.

Largest outbreak

The largest outbreak ever reported in Africa was the 1996 DR Congo outbreak, with more than 70 cases. The outbreak lasted for a period of one year. During the outbreak, there was a significant association of human contacts with squirrel (trapping, preparing raw meat for cooking) and human-to-human transmission through direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids, or cutaneous or mucosal lesions of infected persons.

In Africa, there are reports of human infections associated with handling of infected monkeys, Gambian giant rats and squirrels, with rodents being the major reservoir of the virus. Eating inadequately cooked meat of infected animals is a possible risk factor.

Cause for concern 

There is definitely a danger and cause for concern, as between 1- 10 percent of people infected with monkeypox may die, most deaths occurring in younger age groups. However, we need to confirm the cases before we think of declaring a national emergency. If we have to declare an emergency at all, it is to declare emergency for the poor state of national health. Otherwise, we will be declaring emergencies for every outbreak. And we have many in our country- Lassa, Meningitis and pardon me, and the most severe and devastating disease – corruption.

There is no cure 

In as much as the government has taken appropriate steps and measures – alerting citizens, calling for calm, sending samples for laboratory testing, contacting international agencies for assistance- our national response is adequate. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the disease, although it is known that people who have received smallpox vaccine suffer a mild form of the disease. But remember smallpox vaccination was stopped in the 1980s, so should people born after that time contract the disease, they are likely to suffer a severe form.

What to do to prevent infection 

First is to prevent transmission from animal to man through contact with any of the animals listed as natural hosts of the virus – monkeys, rodents, rats, squirrels etc. Those handling sick animals, raw or infected tissues, must wear gloves and other appropriate protective clothing. We must thoroughly cook all animal products (blood, meat) before eating.

During a monkey pox outbreak, we must avoid close and direct contact with the blood, bodily fluids, or cutaneous or mucosal lesions of an infected person. Since there is neither a vaccine nor a specific treatment for the disease, you need to raise awareness of the risk factors and educate people about the measures that must be taken to reduce exposure to the virus.

Also upgrade our surveillance for the disease to rapidly identify new cases and isolate them. We must implement standard infection control in our health facilities, while providing our health workers with gloves and protective equipment when taking care of ill people.

We cannot over stress the need for regular hand washing, especially after caring for or visiting sick people. Finally, we must keep our environment clean and free from invasion by rats and rodents.

Muslim cleric beats pastor for converting clients to his church

A 40-year-old Muslim cleric, Saheed Gbadamosi, was on Tuesday arraigned in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly threatening to bathe a pastor with acid and destroying his church property.
The accused, a resident of Aboru area of Iyana-Ipaja, is being tried for breach of peace, assault and threat to life.

The prosecutor, Insp. George Nwosu, said that the accused committed the offences on September 4 at his residence.

He told the court that the accused conspired with others still at large and stormed the defendant’s church armed with different types of dangerous weapons as they beat up the pastor identified as Emmanuel Ugbo, destroying church property and threatening to pour acid on him.

“The accused and his accomplices beat up the complainant and damaged four chairs valued at N4,000 and mixer valued at N35,000 being church property.

“The accused and others also threatened to bathe him with acid if he refused to stop converting his ‘clients’ to his church.

Nwosu said the accused stormed the complainant’s church with hoodlums and attacked the complainant.

“The complainant was in the fellowship with his members when the accused stormed the church with hoodlums carrying iron rods, sticks and other dangerous weapons.

“The accused obstructed the complainant from performing his duty as a pastor by chasing away all his members before descending on him,” he told the court.

The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges against him.

The offences contravened Sections 56, 166, 170 and 348 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

According to criminal law, the accused might be sentenced to a minimum of three years imprisonment upon conviction.

The Magistrate, Mr A.A. Adesanya, granted the accused bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum.

He adjourned the case to October 10 for mention.

Weeds takes over billionaire Ezego’s N500m mansion, properties years after death

Since billionaire Victor Okafor aka ‘King of Money’ (Ezego) died mysteriously in December 1999 an accident while returning home for Christmas and to celebrate his birthday, things have allegedly not remained the same.
One would think lots of property-hijacking and fights amongst relatives would have taken place after the billionaire’s death in Ihiala town, Anambra state. But this is not so, according to reports. The N500m mansion belonging to the late billionaire is said to be abandoned over his connection with the dreaded Okija shrine.

Ezeugo compound

imirror reports that the mansion which houses lots of golden chairs and tables, expensive fabrics, rugs, electronics, electrical appliances, abandoned vehicles and others worth millions of naira is said to have remained untouched since the billionaire’s death.
Even with the high rate of robbery in the area where the mansion is situated, no robber seem to be interested in touching the building or the amenities it houses, even without security men in sight. All for the fear of being dealt with by the deity which is assumed to have killed the billionaire owner.
Our source gathered that the billionaire was said to have attracted the anger of the deity after he allegedly could not defend himself over a report by one of his kinsmen who reportedly dragged him to the shrine over business transaction which he alleged that Okafor had cheated him.
Reports are that since the ‘king of money’ died years ago, members of the immediate family including his wife and children have not returned to the mansion. The will ‘Ezego’ had prepared was not read because the lawyer who prepared the will one Barrister Barnabas Igwe was brutally murdered with his wife.

Director kills self after wife gives birth to triplets

Edward Soje, a Director in the Kogi State Civil Service, has allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself on a tree in Lokoja, the state capital.
Soje’s body was discovered on a tree behind the mammy market at the Maigumeri barracks, in Lokoja.
The 54-year-old is said to have committed suicide 10 days after his wife of 17 years gave birth to a set of male triplets in a private hospital in Abuja.

The Grade Level 16 Officer in the Kogi State Teaching Service Commission, hails from Ogori town in Ogori -Magongo Local Government area of the state.
Soje, who is being owed 11 months’ salary arrears had before killing himself travelled to Abuja and left a suicide note for the wife who also works in one of the federal ministries.
The suicide note reads, “Psalm 121:3 God will not suffer your foot to be moved: He that keepeth you will not slumber. Amen. You and the three boys, the God Almighty will keep you and prosper you, amen. I love you.”
The incident was confirmed by the spokesperson of the State Police Command, ASP William Aya.
Aya told newsmen on Saturday that Soje’s body was discovered on a tree behind the barracks.
He said the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Area D Division received information about the incident from the military intelligence office in the barracks.
“Police moved to the scene, removed the corpse to the morgue of the Federal Medical Centre, Lokoja. Investigation is still ongoing,” Aya said.

Nigeria Law School: 1, 272 students fails Bar final examination

The Nigerian Law School, 21 October 2017, announced that 1, 272 students have failed the Bar final examination, which held in August.
This was contained a statement issued by the Head of Information and Protocol, Nigerian Law School, Chinedu Ukekwe.
According to him, a total of 5, 891 students took part in the examinations, at the end of which 4, 285 scaled through, while 1, 272 failed.

Nigerian law school

According to Ukekwe, 29 students were graded First Class, 211 settled for Second Class (Upper Division); 1, 046 made Second Class (Lower Division), 2, 999 accounted for pass, while 334 came out with conditional Pass.
A further breakdown of the results showed that candidates with Pass accounted for 72.7 per cent, those with conditional Pass represented 5. 7 per cent, while those who failed were 21.6 per cent.
Ukekwe, however stated that the Call to the Bar Ceremony for the successful candidates will hold on November 28 and 29, in Abuja.

Presidential Run Off: Weah goes spiritual, storms TB Joshua ’s Church

Ahead of the Liberian presidential run-off election scheduled for November 7, popular former football star, George Weah, on Sunday visited T B Joshua ‘s Synagogue Church of All Nations in Ikotun, Lagos State.
Weah is contesting against the country’s incumbent vice president, Joseph Boakai
Weah was in the church to seek spiritual help and his visit was confirmed by the founder of the church, TB Joshua.
Weah was accompanied by a former Liberian warlord, Mr. Yormie Johnson.
Johnsons also contested the first round of the election which featured 20 candidates.
Confirming the visit, TB Joshua, during the sermon at the serviceon Sunday said Weah was in the church because he wanted God’s choice for his country in the presidential contest.
His words: “My brother is here today because he loves his country and wants God’s choice for his country.

TB Joshua and George Weah

“He is not here to impose himself. What does God say about his country, Liberia? What is God’s opinion? That is why he is here.
“We are not herbalists or witch-doctors; we are people of God. God’s choice is our choice. We cannot pray against God’s will.
“Without God’s corresponding power, we cannot pray to Him. For every step we take – every movement and action – intimation comes first.
“There must be suggestion from the Spirit to move before we move. If truly I am a man of God, I must hear from God – move or don’t move.
“God’s opinion is what we should seek in our country – simple! God is the Answer, the Final.”
Synagogue Church of All Nations had hosted a number of leaders in Africa including Tanzanian President, John Magufuli; former President of Malawi, Joyce Banda and Zimbabwean Prime Minister, Morgan Tsvangarai.

Senate to probe paris Refund, other bail out

The Senate on Thursday 19 october 2017 resoled to probe how the Paris Club Refunds and other bailout funds to state governors by President Muhammadu Buhari were approved.
The Senate’s decision followed a point of order raised by Sen. Samuel Anyanwu (PDP- Imo) during plenary, who afterwards, sought the leave of the Senate to move a motion on the matter during the next legislative day.

DMO Director Patience Oniha

He queried the legality of the funds given to governors by Buhari.
The President of the Senate, Sen. Bukola Saraki, sought and got the leave of his colleagues and approved that the proper motion be brought by Anyanwu, to the floor on another legislative day.
The Federal Government had released the breakdown of payments to the 36 states as refund of “over-deductions on Paris Club, London Club Loans and Multilateral debts on the accounts of States and Local Governments (1995-2002).”
The latest payment was the second tranche of the refunds to the states with a total of N243.8 billion released to the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory.
Buhari, while releasing the N243.80 billion as second tranche of Paris Club refund to states, urged the governors to use a major part of the funds to offset salaries, pensions and other allowances of workers.

Emede holds wake-keep and service of songs for Ofo

The Emede progress union, Lagos branch held a wake-keep and service of songs for late High chief joseph Onothome Udevieme Ofo, (FCA, ACTI) a financial guru, philanthropist and a community leader on the 13^th October 2017 at No 5 Ofo Street, Pedro, Palmgrove Shomolu Lagos.

The service of songs attracted dignitaries across Lagos state, including the C.E.O of LASTMA, AIG (chief) Chris Olakpe while the Isoko Development union IDU, lagos was led by its 1^st vice president chief Steve Ageh, just as the two immediate past presidents, chief Paul John Odhomor and chief JAD Iboma were also in attendance.

High Chief J.U.O Ofo(FCA, ACTI)

Late High chief Ofo who died on the 13^th of june 2017 was the founder/managing partner: Onothome Ofo Thirwel & co, chairman Joja Educational Research and publishers ltd, and chairman joja press Ltd. He was honoured with the Isoko merit award, the personality achievement award and PSR Development in Nigeria award merit.

In recognition of his philanthropist gestures and selfless service to humanity, the Okpe Isoko Kingdom honoured him with a chieftancy title as the Atanaru (talknado) of Okpe Isoko while Ozoro kingdom bestowed on him the Onaroseha of Ozoro kingdom and during his life time, as a community leader, he was a regular member of Emede progress union, member Isoko leader of thought, member Isoko club 2000 and patron Isoko students union

Other dignitaries present at the occasion includes:col (chief) E.E Ogude (Rtd) Mrs. Mary Nwaru (IDU president women’s wing lagos) and others.

Rev.Joseph Onosomowho Okwigbedi and pastor Dotun Adenugba jointly conducted the service of songs ceremony.

He is survived by wife, Dr(Mrs.) Janet Ofo (phd) and children.

His burial date has been fixed for 27^th October 2017 at his home town, Emede in Isoko South Local government area of Delta State.

Glorious Home call

Police arrests army officer over arms supply to armed robbers, kidnappers in Delta

The operatives of Delta State Police Command has apprehended a serving Army officer for delivering arms and ammunition to kidnapping and robbery gangs in the state and environs.

The state’s Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zanna Ibrahim, who confirmed the arrests to Newsmen at Asaba, the state capital, he said in the past month, 53 suspects has been arrested for various crimes, while 11 victims rescued, one suspect killed, 10 arms, 408 ammunition and two vehicles recovered. 

On the arrest of the Army officer, Ibrahim said: “State Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber Crime Squad, SAKCCS, operatives, acting on intelligence report, tracked and arrested the suspect at Aduwawa area of Benin, Edo State and recovered 300 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. His ID “On interrogation, the suspect, identified as a serving member of the Nigeria Army, a Lance Corporal, attached to 1070 Division Workshop, Maiduguri, Borno State, according to preliminary investigation, is among others allegedly supplying arms and ammunition to various kidnapping and robbery syndicates within the state and environs. “The case is under investigation.” Ibrahim revealed that based on a tip-off, detectives seized two of the suspected kidnappers, Tuoto and Prince, who abducted Mrs. Ekpongbolo Preye, the 81-year-old mother of the Deputy Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Mr. K. O. Preyor, at Kpakiama community in Bomadi Local Government Area, on September 17.

                                                  

Isoko economic submit group visits ofagbe technical college

----as school management to partners with corporate bodies

The Isoko Economic Submit Group led by its Chairman, Sir Ayodele Oghogho Othihiwa recently paid a fact finding visit to the Delta State government owned Ofagbe Technical College (OTC) as part of its mandate on capacity building drive.

Accompany by Uman team and the President General of Isoko Development Union IDU. Chief Iduh Amadhe, the Chairman and his group did a comprehensive tour of the expansion facilities of the college with the school principal Mr. Ossai Jethro Chukuta on hand to guide the visitors around.

Speaking after the tour the team leader Sir, Othihiwa expressed satisfaction with the quality and quantity of the state of the art equipment and machineries at the workshops and opined that the school can generate funds internally by utilizing the equipment commercially to serve the interest of the public. The Chairman however frowned at the low enrollment level at the college and called for a radical change to address the situation so that the huge investment can be put to maximum use.

The school principal, Ossai Chukuta who is just about a week old in office as at the time of visit, he disclosed that the school was ready to partner with individuals and corporate bodies to increase the school intake to take advantage of the standard facilities available in the school. Mr. Chukuta however, condemned the attitude of some Nigerians who do not believe in vocational education but rather send their children to university where they end up queuing for non-available jobs after graduation. But for those who obtain vocational skills the principal stated, they will not seek employment after graduation because their craft will always be needed by the society at large.

On the fees charged by the school, the principal stressed that OTC do not charged fees, rather, apart from the entry form that cost N2,000 only, it is only the boarding house students that pay N5,000 for their feeding per team.

Reacting after the tour, Chief Iduh Amadhe, the IDU president General also expressed satisfaction with the facilities available in OTC and declared that the IDU has designed a template for 51 youths on scholarship to study various vocation at OCT.

Both the IDU helmsman and the submit group boss expressed their gratitude to the Delta State government for the full reaction to avail themselves of the training facilities at the college to curb unemployment they also called on investors to make Isoko land a place of destination as the area was richly endowed with numerous natural and human resources. 

Delta state chapter, Atiku care foundation inaugurated

as Ubuluku Emerges  chairman

By                                          

Kelvin Ohoror

The Delta State Chapter of the Atiku Care Foundation was recently inaugurated by the National Chairman of the Foundation Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas at the Terminal I, Hotel, Asaba.

In his address, the newly inaugurated Chairman of the State Chapter Barr. Splent Martins Ubuluku said that, the gathering is very important because it is a mile stone meant to promote the humanitarian ideals and philosophy of the former Vice President  of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar who is the Grand Patron of the Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Atiku Care Foundation.

Alhaji Atiku Abuabakar

According to him, Alhaji Atiku Abuabakar, the Waziri Adamawa is a detribalized visionary and humble Nigerian who has the love and care for the weak in the society such as; the vulnerable, the Motherless persons and the internally displaced person (IDPS) at heart.

Barr. Ubuluku also reiterated that, the above philosophy was crafted together in the form of a foundation known as the Atiku Care Foundation. Noting that, the foundation is mostly promoted by the efforts, hard work and doggedness of the National Chairman Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas who felt it is necessary for posterity sake and the general public to see beyond the political statesman of the former Vice-President as a man with kind heart to be at home with both the weak and the elite.

He maintained that, the role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOS) Community Based Organizations (CBOS) Civil Society Organizations (CSOS) and Faith Based Organizations (FBOS) cannot be jettisoned in a democratic setting. “This is because people are now looking to all these forms of organizations for assistance in one way or the other arising from the government failures, crises situations and natural disasters in order to get succor in forms of food, clothes and other assistance for survival.

He therefore called on well meaning Nigerians to support and identify with Atiku Care Foundation in order to be able to provide selfless services to the society and humanity. All the 25 local government area in the state were duly represented at the ceremony.

Learnfast Academy ready to supports Govt in educating Nigerians

The proprietor of learnfast Academy Overseer Andrew Omotite Olokor has disclosed that his academy will always support every government policy that will bring standard into the academic curriculum of the educational sector which will enhance the performance of primary and secondary schools in the country.

He stated this, while speaking with some selected journalists in his office at No 9 maxwell Street, Ajangbadi in Ojo local government area of Lagos state.

He stressed the importance of standard and why certain level of standards should be maintained in primary and secordary level, noting that quality education is what is needed by all and Sundry and therefore charged governments at all level to come out with the right policy in the educational sector

At the moment, leanfast academy is one of the academy providing standard education to Nigerians living at Ilemba Hausa community in Ajangbadi area, Ojo local government area of Lagos state.

imirror findings revealed that the secret behind the success of learnfast academy is as  result of quality teachers engaged by the school authority to effectively raise the standard of the pupils and students of the academy as part of their obligation to the society

            

Police, friends holds befitting reception for Eregare

By Simeon Okworide

The police and friends recently organized a befitting reception for CSP (chief) Robinson Eregare (Rtd) who was officially pulled out of service on the 1^st September 2017 after 35 years meritorious service to the nation without blemish.

3rd from left Hon. Fatai Ayoola executive chairman Ajeromi Ifelodun LGA chief  and Mrs Eregare and the new ajegunle DPO and others

The ceremony which took place on the 23^rd September 2017, at Ajeromi Ifelodun Local government area secretariat, Ajegunle Apapa, Lagos attracted dignitaries across Lagos state and beyond, especially the police top hierarchy and traditional rulers were in attendance.

It could be recalled that Eregare won the best DPO of Lagos state for five (5) times and made giant strides in all the Divisional police Headquarters, he heldway as DPO.

Eregare who spoke to imirror crew, he expressed satisfaction over the outcome of the reception and gives glory to God almighty for the success recorded so far and pray God to protect and guide all guests back to their various destinations.

“I want to thank God almighty for the success of this great occasion and also pray God to protect and guide all our guests back to their various destinations” he said.

PHOTONEWS: Gov Okowa visits to Lawal Iyanda farm Orerokpe

from left; Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa; His Royal Majesty, Orhue I, the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom and Shola Adabayo, during the Governors visit to Lawal Iyanda Farms, Orerokpe Delta State

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa (middle); his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro (right) and Shola Adabayo, during the Governors visit to Lawal Iyanda Farms, Orerokpe Delta State

Buhari pledge support for development of Niger-Delta

President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged continued support for the socio-economic development of the Niger Delta region.

Giving the assurance at a brief ceremony in the state house to sign the bill establishing the university of petroleum resources, Effurun, Delta state, into law, the president said his administration is fully committed to supporting the Niger Delta in its endeavours to achieve socio-economic development.

President Muhammadu Buhari

He appealed to all communities in the region to strive for peace through dialogue in resolving all conflicts not only among them, but also with business entities and the authorities.

With the signing of the bill into law, the path has been cleared for the establishment of the specialised university in the Niger Delta, charged with training and research in petroleum technologies.

Police parades kidnappers of Foreign Missionaries in Delta

The police in Delta state Tuesday paraded fourteen kidnap suspects including five armed suspected members of Karowei militants who kidnapped four white missionaries at Enukorowa creek community in Burutu LGA of Delta State.
The victims identified as Dr. David Donavan and his wife Chilly Donavan, Alana (surname unknown) and Iyan (surname unknown), who were abducted on 13/10/2017, at about 2 am had been engaged in preaching and giving free medical treatment in the area for the past three years.
Addressing journalists at the suspects parade, the Delta State Police Commissioner Zanna Ibrahim said intelligence revealed that “the kidnap may not be unconnected with present onslaught on militant activities embarked upon by the military code – named Operation Crocodile Smile”.

Delta State Commisioner of Police, Mr Zanna Ibraim

According to the CP the arrested suspects have been Proferring vital information and the police is intensifyng efforts in conjunction with the Joint Task Force (JTF) towards ensuring that the victims were rescued, while manhunt for the leader of the Karowei militants and kidnapping gang has been intensified.
CP Zanna Ibrahim revealed that the leader of the Karowei gang was also the mastermind of the kidnap plot of the mother of the majority whip of the Delta state house of Assembly, Hon. Preyor.
The CP said on 17/9/2017, Mrs. Ekpongbolo Preyor was kidnapped by unknown gun men who dressed in camouflage uniform armed with AK 47 rifle.
The victim was rescued unhurt on while six suspects of the Karowei gang have been arrested in connection with the case and have all made useful statement to the police.
In another development, the CP said police operatives acting on a tip off, tracked the phone of a kidnapped victim, Mr. Emeka Chimaokwu, who was kidnapped by unknown armed men along Idumuje Unor road, Issele-uku.
The phone was found with the leader of the gang, one Nyale Mohammed from Kano state but raised in Kogi state, who confessed to the crime and mentioned his gang members.
Based on his confessional statement, the second suspect Halilu Ishaku from Kaduna state also raised in Kogi state was also arrested and he admitted to the crime.
Both suspects led the investigating team to the bush where the decomposing remains of the victim was found where it was hidden behind bamboo leaves inside a forest at Atuma Quarters, Idumuje-unor. The corpse has been deposited at Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, for autopsy.
In a case of conspiracy and murder, one Nnamdi Mohanye of No. 3 Onye Street, off NYSC Camp road, Issele-Uku, reported at Issele-Uku Divisional Police Headquarters, that the Manager of his Filling Station (Bukinn-Moore Petrol Filling Station) along Benin/Asaba Expressway, Issele-Uku, one Chibueze Okocha aged 40yrs was found dead behind the filling station.
According to Mohanye, the only guard on duty, one Friday Miri had suddenly absconded with his belongings overnight to faraway Langtang in Plateau State.
The CP said the police swung into action and arrested the guard in Langtang Plateuu state who confessed to strangling the manager and carting away the day’s sale with his wife and another male suspect connected to the murder and theft at the flling station and they have made confessional statements admitting that they committed the crime.