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Police Give Update On Kidnapped Journalist In Cross River

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The Cross River State Commissioner of Police, (CP), Mr Austin Agbonlahor, has said the investigation of the kidnapped TV/Radio broadcaster, Mr Peter Etim aka godfather, about four months ago was still on.
Agbonlahor disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists at Ernest Etim Bassey Press Centre in Calabar last Monday.
He said: “On the kidnap of Peter Etim, you cannot confirm a man’s death when you have not seen the body, the incident happened when I have not come but it was brought to my notice. It’s still being investigated.”
Agbonlahor thanked the press for giving the command adequate publicity during the last general elections and explained that the crimes and criminalities had reduced drastically in the state.
“We have achieved more than necessary, people can now sleep with their eyes close, attend night party without fear and travel in the highway without molestation” he said.
Consequently, on communal clash, the CP explained that he was aware of communal clashes, “I have records of about eleven clashes, both inter and intra states, the one between Cross River and Ebonyi or Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
“We are attending to them and the press also has to create awareness that people don’t need to kill themselves because of land. In some places particularly, Odukpani in Cross River and Itu in Akwa Ibom, they said the clash is over a 100 years and in Ebonyi and Cross River they said it was age long crisis.
“Are we taking pride in killing ourselves, we need orientation, the press have the responsibility to talk to our people, why we must not die because of land, we have elders, we have chiefs, we have educated people both within and abroad, let they talk to their people to avoid killing themselves.
“Some of these people do what they do in defence of what they call their land or their property, you can’t sacrifice your lives for land, we need to give them orientation on how to leave together, however, we have our men in those flash points,” he stated.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.
Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.
Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.
He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”
“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.
In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.
“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.
Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.
“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.
The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.
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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.
Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.
He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.
“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.
“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.
“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.
The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.
Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.
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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.
Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.
The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.
The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.
Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.
The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.
Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.
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