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Gunmen Kill Mgbuoshimini Chief …Police Nab Three Suspects
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) to the Rivers State Police Command, Nnamdi Omoni says it has arrested three persons in connection with the killing of a community chief in Mgbuoshimini, Rumueme in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The PPRO, who stated this last Saturday in an interview with The Tide said that the three suspects are now in police custody for further investigations and interrogations about the killing of the Council Chief, Miniokwu Nsirim Ovu Chukwu in Rumueme.
An eyewitness and a close relative, Christian Chukwu said: “Miniokwu was shot at a very close range by four gunmen, shortly after emerging from his house in preparation to attend a community meeting.”
Chukwu reported that in the cause of the attack on the council Chief, two innocent people sustained gun shut injuries and were rushed to the hospital where they later died, adding that the gunmen fled the scene before the arrival of the police.
His words: “They came and as they saw Chief Miniokwu, they brought out their AK47 guns and started shooting him, while two innocent ones sustained injuries, but later died in the evening of that same day.
Chief Miniokwu tried to escape, but they chased him and he fell down and then they used their guns to hit him in the head and stomach with about five gun shot injuries on his body, one at the chest, ear, hand, head and stomach, adding that they ensured he was dead before leaving him
Although there has been some issues emanating from the land occupied by Motor Mechanic people between him and some members of these two communities, Oro-Akor and Orowor all in Rumueme kingdom, who are the owners of this land as they both agreed that each community would share 50 per cent of the sale made for peace to reign in the community,” Chukwu added.
On her part, the wife of the deceased, Mrs Comfort Chukwu, family members and community chiefs are demanding for justice, while some residents have taken to their heels and the community is deserted now due to fear of insecurity.
Meanwhile, the Coordinator of a group known as the Rivers New Vision (RNV), Chizy Mwor has also condemned the assassination of Chief Miniokwu and has called on the security agencies to swing into action and bring the perpetrators of such a dastardly act to book, while also adding that the few members left in the community now live in fear.
He said: “I am calling on the security agencies, the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), the State Police Command over the incident that took place in Mgbuoshimini in Oro-Akor community that led to the killing of Chief Miniokwu, who was gunned down by some unknown gunmen, which is causing serious panic and tension now in the community to look into the issue and do the needful to return normalcy to the communities,” Mwor added.
In a bid to restore peace and order to these communities, the combined men of the Rivers State Police Command and SARS as well as soldiers have been deployed to Mgbuoshimini community.
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We’ll Drive Tinubu’s Vision in Rivers With Vigour – Fubara …Inaugurates Dualized Ahoada/Omoku Road ….Debunks Rift With RSHA
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has stated that he will lead Rivers people to galvanize support for President Bola Tinubu to drive the vision and objectives of the Renewed Hope Agenda in the State with vigour.
The governor, who joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), on Tuesday, explained that his decision to join the APC was not for personal interest but for the overall benefit of Rivers State.
Fubara disclosed these while inaugurating the extension of the dualized Ahoada/ Omoku Express road in Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas of Rivers State.
He commended the contracting firm, Julius Berger, for timely delivery of the project, saying the project is a campaign promise fulfilled which will bring economic benefits to the people and tackle issues of insecurity associated with the route.
He said his administration has remained focused in delivering democratic dividends in the state despite facing glaring challenges.
The governor thanked the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas for their continuous support, and urged his supporters to remain steadfast and also support President Tinubu who he said, has demonstrated love to Rivers State as a father.
Fubara denied having rift with the Rivers State House of Assembly, stating that his meeting with the lawmakers was stalled as a result of delay in the agreed meeting to be convened by former Governor Nyesom Wike and other stakeholders for him to meet with the state lawmakers.
“I have made every effort to meet with the Assembly members, but it is not within my leadership to initiate the meeting process.
“The arrangement was for my leader, Wike, and the elders led by Anabraba to call for a meeting with the the lawmakers.
“I’m a gentleman and principled. I can’t go behind to call them when we’ve already agreed. Whoever that tell them that I don’t want to meet with them, or I rejected proposal meant for them isn’t saying the truth,” Fubara said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Rivers State Ministry Works, Mr Austin Ezekiel-Hart, who gave the project description, said the delivery of the project was a fulfillment of long time dream by the people of Ahoada East and Ogba Egbema Ndoni Local Government Areas.
He said the road was previously a single lane and has now been dualised to 14.6 meters wide, complete with solar-powered streetlights with drainages.
He said the road significantly would reduce travel time between Ahoada and Omoku while improving economic activity in the region.
In his welcome address, Chairman of Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area, Hon. Chuku Shedrack Ogbogu, described the road as a symbol of unity, oneness, and development, thanking the governor for fulfilling his campaign promises.
On his part, the Managing Director of Julius Berger, Engr. Peer Lusbash, said the project was awarded to his company in 2023 with a completion period of 18 months which was achieved in best quality.
He added that Julius Berger enjoyed a good support from the Fubara administration, and assured to complete all ongoing projects being handled by Julius Berger on specification, especially the Ring Road project which is a legacy project.
Rivers State, Sir Siminialayi Fubara, has reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring good healthcare for the people of Rivers State.
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?Governor Fubara stated this when he played host to the Country Director of UNICEF, Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef and her management team in Port Harcourt, last Tuesday.
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?The governor who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Benibo Anabraba, said he would continue to provide the necessary facilities in order to ensure accessible and good health care for all Rivers people.
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?”We are constructing new zonal hospitals across the State. The Ahoada Zonal hospital will be commissioned in December and others are near completion.
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?”We are grateful to UNICEF for all they have done and believe we can always work together to care for the vulnerable in the society. We appreciate your physical presence, and believe that your staff working remotely, can also do more virtually. We have a capable Commissioner of Health, Dr. Adaeze Oreh, to help foster our relationship, communication and greater collaboration,” he said.
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?The Country Director for UNICEF Nigeria, Ms. Wafaa Saeed Abdelatef, assured Governor Fubara of UNICEF’s support to the programmes of the State Government. She appealed that health facilities such as the Oxygen Plant at Eleme Local Government Ares and the New Born Care Units be solarized.
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?”Be assured that UNICEF will continue to work and support the programmes here in Rivers State. We have seen the Oxygen Plant at Eleme LGA which has been effective because of the Public Private Partnership. We appeal that the plant be solarized.
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?”I commend your leadership of the State and assure that we are here to support your effort and assure you that you can count on our support and partnership. Rivers State is one of the states we can showcase how things are working so others can learn,” she added.
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