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Enugu Police Arrest Nine Over Robbery, Other Offences

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No fewer than nine suspected criminals have been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command over their alleged involvement in various crimes in parts of the state ranging from conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping, stealing, adulteration of beverages, cultism, among others.
Parading the suspects before newsmen in Enugu, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mohammed N. Aliyu, expressed his readiness to deploy best policing strategies ,including utilising the re-jigged Community Policing Model of the Nigeria Police Force, to combat acts of crime and criminality in the State.
The arrest of the suspected criminals, he said, led to the recovery of several incriminating items, including arms and ammunition, motor vehicle and tricycle, telecom solar inverter batteries, bottles of different brands of wine suspected to be fake and adulterated, among other items.
CP Aliyu stated that on 20/02/2021 at about 0100hrs, following a distress call received at 9th Miles Police Division that hoodlums were operating at MTN Telecommunications Mast Station located at Ebe Town in Udi L.G.A. of the State, operatives attached to the Division immediately swung into action and arrested the  suspects.
He gave the names of the suspects to include Uzo Kingsley, 26, of Umuezike Umuaga in Udi L.G.A. of the State, Ebere Chibuike, 25, of Aria Road, Enugu,  Agu Chinedu,20, of Works, New Market, Enugu, and Igwe Kingsley, 23, of Works, New Market, Enugu.
According to him, sixteen (16) pieces of solar inverter batteries and a yellow-coloured Hi-Jet Daihatsu Mini Bus with Registration Number BLF 596 XA and Fleet Number R-07/8398 they used for the operation were recovered,adding that discreet investigation is ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate and charge them to court accordingly.
On unlawful possession of firearm and cultism, CP Aliyu further stated that on 18/02/2021 at about 1800hrs,operatives attached to Anti-Cultism Squad arrested one Agbo Pascal, 25, of Ogige Market Road in Nsukka L.G.A. of the State.
The Enugu State Police boss explained that his  arrest was sequel to the receipt of credible information that on 15/02/2021 the suspect, an alleged notorious cultist and leader/executioner of Senior Vikings Confraternity Cult Group, Nsukka Forum, alongside other armed members of the group attacked a warring faction of the group and caused tension in the area.
He said that preliminary investigation shows that the suspect confessed to being a member of the cult group and was involved in the said attack, while one locally-made Revolver pistol with four (4) rounds of .9mm live ammunition were recovered from him.
“Discreet investigation is ongoing to fish out and prosecute other fleeing members of the cult group”.
On the suspects allegedly involved in armed robbery and attempted kidnapping, CP Aliyu further explained that on 15/02/2021 at about 0600hrs,operatives attached to Enugu Area Command in synergy with Neighbourhood Watch Group, arrested one Edeh Onyekachi, 29, of Eke Obinagu, Emene, Enugu.
Pointing out his arrest was as a result of a distress call received that a victim was being kidnapped in an Estate at Emene, Enugu by suspected kidnappers, CP Aliyu said the victim was rescued unhurt, while other members of the kidnap gang escaped after a hot chase by the Team.
He went on to say that one cut-to-size locally-made gun with seven (7) rounds of live cartridges was recovered from the suspect, adding that “discreet investigation is ongoing to arrest fleeing members of the gang and charge them to court”.
He said, “One Toyota Camry 2.4 Model car with Registration No. AGL 181 F they used for the criminal operations was recovered. The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation”.
The Police Commissioner, while commending efforts of the operatives involved in theseoperational breakthroughs, charged Area Commanders, DPOs and Commanders of Tactical/Operational Units in the command to sustain the increasing tempo in crime detection and prevention as well as the maintenance of public security and safety in the State, warning that lapses of any kind will not be tolerated under his watch.

 

By: Canice Amadi, Enugu

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HoS Hails Fubara Over Provision of Accommodation for Permanent Secretaries

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The Head of Service (HoS) of Rivers State, Dr. Mrs. Inyingi S. I. Brown, has commended Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, for approving befitting accommodation for Permanent Secretaries in the state.
This commendation was contained in a press release made available to newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to the Head of Service, Governor Fubara has continued to demonstrate uncommon commitment to the welfare of civil servants in Rivers State, stressing that such gestures underscore his people-oriented leadership style. She urged civil servants across the state to remain supportive of the governor’s administration in order to sustain good governance and effective public service delivery.
Speaking on behalf of the Body of Permanent Secretaries, Dr. Brown congratulated Governor Fubara on the occasion of his 51st birthday, describing him as “a Governor who leads by serving.”
She further praised the governor’s service-driven and people-centred leadership approach, noting that it has significantly contributed to institutional stability and improved efficiency within the state’s public service. Special appreciation was expressed for the approval of a befitting accommodation complex for Permanent Secretaries, which she said reflects the governor’s commitment to staff welfare and enhanced productivity.
As part of activities to mark the governor’s birthday, the Body of Permanent Secretaries announced the sponsorship of 329 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms for indigent students across the state.
A breakdown of the initiative shows that 319 forms will be distributed across the 319 political wards in Rivers State, while five forms are allocated to non-indigenes and five forms to persons living with disabilities.
Interested applicants are advised to contact the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, for further details.
The Body of Permanent Secretaries wished Governor Fubara continued good health, divine wisdom, and greater accomplishments in his service to the people of Rivers State.
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Allegation of Disrespect to President Tinubu Unfounded — Rivers Government

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The attention of the Rivers State Government has been drawn to a statement credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), purportedly authored by one Bestman Innocent Amadi, alleging that the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS, removed the official portrait of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, from the Government House, Port Harcourt.
For the avoidance of doubt, the Rivers State Government wishes to categorically state that there is no policy, directive, or intention on the part of the government or the Governor that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government.
On the contrary, the Rivers State Government, under the leadership of Governor Siminalayi Fubara, currently enjoys a robust, cordial, and collaborative relationship with the Federal Government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the Renewed Hope Agenda—a partnership that is already yielding positive and tangible benefits for the people of Rivers State.
Consequently, the insinuation that the Governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” is misleading, irresponsible, inflammatory, and entirely unsupported by verifiable facts, and should therefore be disregarded by the public.
It is regrettable that a body expected to promote youth unity, peace, and responsible engagement would resort to incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated claims capable of overheating the polity at a time when Rivers State requires calm, dialogue, and mature leadership.
The Rivers State Government therefore calls on well-meaning members of the public, particularly its esteemed and hardworking youths, to disregard and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups bent on advancing divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Rivers State belongs to all of us. Political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, peace, and the collective pursuit of progress.
Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and avoid lending credence to inflammatory statements or the activities of fifth columnists pursuing dubious agendas aimed at sowing discord.
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Rivers Government Dismisses Allegations of Disrespect to President Tinubu

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The Rivers State Government has dismissed as unfounded and misleading allegations that Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara removed the official portrait of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu from the Government House in Port Harcourt.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the state government reacted to claims credited to an acclaimed Rivers State chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), describing the allegation as false, irresponsible, and unsupported by any verifiable facts.
The government clarified that it has no policy, directive, or intention that disrespects the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria or undermines the authority of the Federal Government. It emphasized that Governor Fubara maintains a cordial, respectful, and collaborative relationship with President Tinubu and the Federal Government.
According to the statement, the relationship between Rivers State and the Federal Government has grown stronger under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with tangible benefits and positive impacts already being felt by residents of the state.
The Rivers State Government described insinuations that the governor acted out of “ingratitude” or “disrespect” as deliberately provocative, noting that such claims are capable of misleading the public and unnecessarily heating up the polity.
It further expressed concern that an organization expected to promote youth unity and peace would engage in what it termed incendiary language, personal attacks, and unsubstantiated accusations at a time when the state requires calm, dialogue, and responsible leadership.
The government called on well-meaning members of the public, especially the youths of Rivers State, to disregard the claims and dissociate themselves from individuals or groups spreading divisive rhetoric and falsehoods for political purposes.
Reaffirming its commitment to peace, unity, and progress, the state government stressed that political differences must never be allowed to override truth, civility, and the collective interest of the people.
Members of the public were also urged to remain vigilant and not give attention to inflammatory statements or individuals described as fifth columnists bent on causing division within the state.
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