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Bayelsa CP Warns On Hostile Comments

Published

11 years ago

October 24, 2014

Bayelsa State Commis
sioner of Police, Mr. Valentine Ntomchuckwu, has warned against acts capable of igniting violence and political assassinations, ahead of party primaries and the 2015
general elections.
The Commissioner of Police, who spoke at a meeting with leaders of political parties in the state, urged them to provide a level playing field for contestants and guard against inflammatory
statements to avoid violence in the state.
Present at the meeting were the State Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Col. Sam Inokoba (rtd); the Vice Chairman of All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr.Chris Alagoa and
Chairman of the state chapter of Conference of Political Parties, CNPP, Mr.Lucky Akpeli, among others.
Addressing the leaders of the political parties, the commissioner said the political processes of the coming elections should not be a “do-or-die affair.”
He said: “There must be losers and winners. It is only when we are alive that we can contest elections. Political \ violence must not be instigated. Election is not a game but a process and it must be credible. We must sustain our democracy by playing according to the rules. Lack of level playing ground, injustice and inflammatory statements could lead to political violence and
political assassinations.”
The command, he warned, would not tolerate any breach of peace in the state.
In their remarks, Col. Inokoba (rtd) and Mr.Alagoa, commended the Police for the initiative and
promised to contribute to the existing peace in the state.
Col. Inokoba said though the present PDP administration in the state had maintained peaceful disposition to good governance, the warning against possible violence should be handed to aspirants of other political parties.
He said: “Aspirants should be cautioned. Let them work with the fear of God. Power belongs to
God. If you don’t work with God, you will fail and pay dearly for it. We should not embark on anything that will lead to spilling of blood.”
Also speaking, representative of APC in the state, Chris Alagoa, assured that members of his party will play according to the rules of the game so as not to create confusion in the polity.

Deputy Clerk, Rivers State House of Assembly Mr. Lekie Dumnu (left), with the Parish Priest of St. James Parish, Kpite in Tai LGA, Rev. Father Centus Monday Mgbara, at a funeral service of Late Mrs. Martha Sira Dumnu at St Michael’s Catholic Church, B-Dere, Gokana LGA, recently. Photo: Chris Monyanaga

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

Published

2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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

Published

2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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

Published

2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

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.