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Community Leader Tasks Mothers On Immunisation

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The Odionwere (Head) of Abudu, a community in Edo, Mr Benjamin Ehigie, on Saturday called on mothers to take advantage of the four-day National Immunisation Plus Days.

Ehigie made the call during the flag-off of the programme in Abudu, the headquarters of Orhionmwon Local Government Area (LGA) of Edo.

“How I wish it were possible for my generation to go back and take advantage of this opportunity, when we lost our siblings to diseases such as polio and measles.

“With this breakthrough in medicine, I pray that our children should take advantage of it and live in good health.

“This immunisation I hear will prevent our children against nasty diseases that in the past wrecked many families.

“I, therefore, call on mothers in the community and beyond to take advantage of this immunisation programme to save the lives of our children against polio and other diseases.’’

Earlier, the Chairman of the Council, Mr Dennis Edomwonyi, commended the Federal Government and other stakeholders for the initiative, saying: “it is a cost-effective strategy for preventing childhood killer diseases.

“Your combined efforts with that of the traditional, religious and community leaders in mobilising communities in our LGA to embrace immunisation services must be commended.

“However, with the upsurge of 56 cases of wide polio virus (WPV) for 2011, compared to 21 cases in 2010, indicates that we have to work harder to reverse this ugly trend this year.’’

Edomwonyi regretted that Nigeria remained the only African country with Pakistan and Afghanistan “that is still affected by polio.

“The only way to keep Nigeria free from these childhood killer diseases such as polio, measles and other diseases is by adhering to campaign and routine immunisation.’’

The Primary Health Coordinator in the LGA, Dr Daniel Odekina, expressed dismay at the lack of political will by past leaders to stamp out these childhood killer diseases.

Odekina, who said he was glad that the WPV was not present in the locality, however, urged all mothers to take the campaign seriously.

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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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