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Lawyer Docked For Allegedly Assaulting Female Journalist

Published

9 years ago

December 2, 2016

An Uyo-based lawyer, Mr Akaninyene Cletus, has been arraigned before a Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Uyo, Akwa Ibom, for allegedly assaulting a female broadcaster, Miss Blessing Ambrose.

The case, which is between the Commissioner of Police and Cletus came up for hearing on Monday before Chief Magistrate Usukuma Akpabio.

The complainant, who is a broadcaster with Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation, told the court that the accused had beaten her up and inflicted injuries on her on May 29, 2016 .

Ambrose said Cletus, who was her co-tenant at No. 6 Umana Uko Lane, off Atiku Abubakar Road in Uyo demanded for a drink when she brought a sewing machine to the compound.

She claimed that the accused beat her up when she refused to provide the drink.

“I reported the matter to my landlord who intervened and said that he does not want any trouble in the compound.

“Few days later, Cletus’ house help came to tell me that my friend that visited does not know how to use the sewing machine.

“Cletus, who was inside his house, shouted that I should take the machine out of the veranda immediately.

“He later came out and used his legs to hit at the sewing machine.

“When I demanded to know why he should hit my sewing machine, he slapped me, pushed me down and beat me up.

“I sustained injuries on my knee, eyes, arms and face. When my brother tried to stop him, he beat him up too. People from the compound later came and took me away,” Ambrose said.

According to her, she again informed the landlord of what transpired, and the Landlord cautioned Cletus to learn to live peacefully with other tenants or move out.

The complainant further said that on August 7, 2016, Cletus intimidated her with a machete, a situation which made her to immediately report the matter to the ‘C’ Division of the Police at Aka Etinan, in Uyo.

The plea of the accused was not taken, and the Chief Magistrate adjourned the case to January, 9, 2017 for hearing.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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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

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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

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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.