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Kidnapped Girl Re-appears, 16 Years After
Wonders, they say will never end. A kidnapped girl returns to the warm embrace of her parents and siblings, after 16 years in captivity. According to her sister Edith, the kidnapped girl, got lost since 1992, one year after she (the victim) was born. She recalled that Roseline was stolen at their village near Umuahia on the fateful day. “The family searched everywhere for several years for her but no luck adding that the family assumed that she was dead. However, the family members resolved to resort to God’s interventions. She also said that since her membership of “Christ the Solution Ministry Int’l (Inc) Oyigbo” the matter has been one of her major prayer points. Another sister of the victim, Ugochi said, two weeks ago, the woman of God prophesied that God will grant somebody a special miracle and God fulfilled it in her life by bringing her sister, Roseline back from the land of her captors. She further explained that her brother who resides in Delta State phoned her and declared that their missing sister, Roseline was in his house. She couldn’t believe what her brother told her until confirmed the story is true and real. According to her, she was forced to travel home last weekend to see things for herself. Ugochi said that their sister, Roseline told them that she grew up to find herself in the house of one wealthy man who she regarded as her father. According to her, the house is located inside a thick forest and she was never allowed to step outside the gate throughout the 16 years of her captivity. Ugochi said that her sister told her how they used to bring human beings to that mansion, and they were either killed or sold as rich men always visit the house to buy all kinds of human parts and virgins which they use for sacrifices and rituals. She revealed that her sister was being trained by her captors to take charge of the illicit business transactions of her captors. Ugochi also said that few weeks ago, the man told her sister that a special sacrifice would be done to qualify her to take full charge of the business in his absence. For that reason, she was kept inside their strong room where they worship their gods while they went to get things required for the sacrifices. However, while inside the ‘sanctuary’ she witnessed her menstrual period in the sacred place which defiled the shrine and in anger, she was sent packing. Roseline, according to Ugochi, said the gods of the place requested for 21 persons to appease them due to the defilement. However, two days to the sacrifice date, Roseline and the other 21 captured escaped after deceiving the two security men at the gate with a delicious meal.
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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