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Obuah Calls For Amaechi’s Arrest -Rejects Police Report On Convoy Incident
Following the unwarranted attack by Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi on Governor Nyesom Wike’s convoy while on an inspection tour of some ongoing projects in Port Harcourt, last Saturday, the Rivers State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bro Felix Obuah has called for Amaechi’s immediate arrest and prosecution.
In a statement, last Wednesday, Obuah said, “Of all Amaechi’s excesses, this is one too many, and if nothing is done immediately to prove to the minister and his likes that no one is above the law, he (Amaechi) will do more evil in the days ahead.”
According to Obuah, Amaechi’s despicable affront against a duly elected governor must not be treated as another piece of drama to fascinate impressionable minds, neither should it be taken as mere cajole as the police were trying to do.
“This is a very serious issue that a man so highly placed in this country could descend so low as to knock down a governor’s outrider in the middle of the road. Yet, the police call it mere traffic infraction between two prominent personalities in the state,” Obuah said.
“We are unequivocally calling on relevant authorities to effect the arrest of Amaechi for the unauthorised use of siren and for contravening all traffic rules that led to the ugly incident.
“Nigerians are watching, in light of all manner of atrocities and wanton waste of innocent lives by certain members of the police force, particularly the F-SARS under the IGP in Rivers State, yet, the police high command turns a blind eye while the perpetrators walk about uncautioned and continuing with their maiming spree”, the state PDP boss regretted.
“The PDP vehemently rejects the police report by the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Zaki Ahmed on the matter,” Obuah said, describing the report as misleading and false.
The PDP revealed that the script read to journalists by Ahmed as report on the incident was written by the SARS Commander in Rivers State, CSP Akin Fakorede, an ally of Chibuike Amaechi, who was also with Amaechi on the day of the incident.
The PDP also revealed plans by the Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris and the Rivers State Commissioner of Police to sack the police outrider who was in the convoy of the governor.
Obuah further said that “In line with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, the kangaroo orderly room trial of the Police Outrider, Job Sule, attached to Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, who was knocked down by the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi, was conducted by Ahmed. The police outrider was subsequently detained with hardened criminals,” he alleged.
It would be recalled that the Minister of Transportation, Chibuike Amaechi almost killed the outrider when he (Amaechi) knocked him down whilst he (outrider) was on his legitimate duty.
“Thereafter, the Presidency, using the Inspector General of Police, had ordered his sack for daring to control traffic whilst the Minister was on the road”, the PDP said.
The PDP regretted that under the APC-led Federal Government, the Nigeria Police were being manipulated by Amaechi and the APC against members of the PDP.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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