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AC Alleges Assassination Plots On Princewill, Ginah
The Action Congress party (AC) in Rivers State has raised alarm over alleged plans by political opponents to assassinate the party leader in the state, Prince Tonye Princewill and the Commissioner for Urban Development, Barr. Osima Ginah.
The party in a statement yesterday also alleged that there were other secret plans by some faction leaders of the AC to assassinate Princewill and his lieutenants as well as muzzle them out of office.
The statement which was signed by publicity secretary of the party, Chief Eze Chukwumenam Eze and made available to The Tide said the plan to assassinate Princewill would not be unconnected with his rising profile and the supports from both party members and Rivers people in general.
According to Chief Eze, “the eight point Agenda tagged “My Pact, Mission and Vision” was presented to the National leaders of the party and state leaders two week ago in Lagos.
The party also noted that apart from the plot to assassinate the party leader, there were also clandestine moves to smear Princewill’s image through some local media.
He said the strategies included, “Operation Destroy Tonye Princewill and Amaechi, Assassination, Destruction of the fibre of the state chapter of the party and subsequently hijack its machinery and other strategies.
“We have it on good authority that to achieve this dastardly agenda to assassinate Prince Tonye Princewill and his lieutenants, some militant leaders who were recently granted amnesty have been recruited by some opposition leaders in the state to carry out the plot. While some key former actors of Rivers State AC are to be used to destabilise and hijack the party and subsequently distabilise the administration of Amaechi”.
The party however decided that its leader was arrested over similar reason as alleged published by a local tabloid, explaining that Princewill being the law abiding citizen, he commend the invitation of the state CID Port Harcourt on the 22nd February 2010, to clarify details of petition written by one Mrs. Sotonye who was the Branch Manager, United Bank for Africa (UBA).
The statement said “It is on record that Prince drove himself to the state CID and waited for the officer in charge of the petition to come to the office and take his statement and that after 30 minutes, he drove himself back and later travelled through Port Harcourt International Airport Omagwa the same day to Abuja where he attended NDM meeting where he is an active member.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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