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WAI Brigade Trains 245 Officers

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A total of 245 WAI Brigade officers have passed out after undergoing
an intensive training that would help them to instill discipline in the
society.

The State commander of WAI Brigade, Mr Iyalla Dokoru stated
this during the 2012 passing-out parade of the brigade at Emarid College along
Eneka/Igwuruta Road, Port Harcourt.

Mr Dakoru said WAI Brigade which is a para-military
voluntary organisation has trained able bodied young men and women, empowered
by Decree 100 of 1993 to enforce and promote discipline in the society at all
times, pointing out that the agency is fully committed to partner with
Government agencies in the fight against indiscipline.

He noted that without the knowledge and understanding of the
people, it would be difficult to promote discipline and justice, in the
society.

Mr Dakoru, therefore, called on the government to use an
instrument within its power to check and deal decisively with any act of
indiscipline in the society.

He further called on the military personnel, the press and
other stakeholders to join hands with the WAI Brigade organisation in fighting
all corrupt practices so as to transform the society.

Earlier in his address, the Acting Director of National
Orientation Agency (NOA) Rivers State, Mr Oliver Worlugbum assured that NOA
will continue to give all necessary supports to the WAI Brigade organisation to
enable it perform better.

He said WAI Brigade in Rivers State in one of the best
voluntary organisations, adding that since the inauguration of the organisation
in Rivers State, Government has always ensured that it gives constant training
that will help to instill discipline in the society.

Mr Worlugbum urged members of the WAI Brigade to always
reach out to the society and make sure they do the best for others to emulate
for a change for better, stating that they are supposed to be an embodiment of
truth and sincerity that will bring a change in the society.

Mr Worlugbum who was Chairman of the occasion urged all WAI
Brigade members to ensure they do the right thing that would transform Nigeria,
pointing out that the society has gone so bad that people do things without
showing remorse.

He, therefore, thanked Pastor Belemina Obunge for his effort
in encouraging the WAI Brigadiers to perform well.

Also speaking, the representative of Brigade Commander, 2
Amphibious Brigade, Port Harcourt, Lt. Col. U. A. Ndada, urged the members of
WAI Brigade to always practise what they have learnt to enable them fit
properly into the society.

He identified insecurity as one of the major problems in the
country which should be seriously handled.

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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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