Niger Delta
12 Killed In Edo Cult War
About 12 persons have been killed in different parts of Bénin City, Edo State in a renewed cult war.
Some were killed at the Agbor park axis while others were killed around M. M Way and Third Junction area.
Three persons were hacked to death by Isibor Junction adjacent St Saviour Road.
Last Monday and Sunday nights, traders around the Third Junction hurriedly closed shops following sporadic shootings between rival cult groups and policemen.
It was learnt that the renewed killings started last Sunday night when a victim was killed at Iyobosa Street opposite Edo College at a place popularly called Aso Rock.
Another victim was killed by 2nd East Circular near Ekiosa by Lucky Junction.
In another circumstance, a 22 years old boy identified as Ogbe was shot dead last Monday night.
The Legend Foundation has however, called on the state government and security agencies to step up their fight against crime and cultism in the state.
Director General of the group, Kadiri Christopher, said parents should guide their ward against cultism and other vices.
Police Commissioner, Danmallam Abubakar, said one person was wounded in last Monday’s shootout but is in a stable condition.
Abubakar said the police repelled the cultists and said nobody was killed.
“He noted: There was shooting. The cultist came out and we repel them. We need the cooperation of the people to check mate activities of cultist. We made some arrest in Ekpoma and two others were arrested in Bénin.
“Nobody has been killed to my knowledge but somebody was wounded and he is in stable condition”, he said.
Niger Delta
Make God Your Anchor To Fulfill Destiny, Cleric Charges Christians … As Jaja Marks 70th Birthday
The Lead Pastor at Jesus Appointed People’s Bible Church, Ozogbe, Ikwerrengwo-Etche, in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State, Pastor Promise Nwaelele, has urged Christians to make God the anchor of their lives in whatever position they find themselves, in order to attain the destinies set for them by God.
Pastor Nwaelele, who gave the charge recently in a sermon he preached at the 70th birthday anniversary thanksgiving service of Sir Donald Michael Jaja, a veteran journalist in Rivers State, said this is because any genuine child of God is a permanent target for destabilization and destruction by the devil.
Taking his text from the Bible book of Mark 4:16-17, the preacher stated that fulfilment in life for a child of God required faith, obedience to God’s word, humility and grace to withstand trials and temptations.
According to him, temptations and afflictions are bound to happen in the lives of those who have accepted Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.
“No wonder the Bible said that those that endure till the end shall be saved”, he said.
The Clergyman said God prospers believers who are humble, not proud and conceited, and leads them to destiny fulfilment.
“David said in Psalm 51:17, that the sacrifices acceptable to God are a broken spirit, not an impatient or proud spirit”, the preacher said.
He called on Christians not to allow persecutions and afflictions to sway them from the love and blessings of Jesus Christ.
On his part, Jaja, a seasoned Journalist who retired as an Acting Editor of the Rivers State Government-owned The Tide Newspaper, gave thanks to God for honouring him by giving him the grace of attaining 70 years.
“I cannot capture what the good Lord has done for me in my entire life in this fleeting moment of thanksgiving. But, I know that without Him, I wouldn’t have been who I am today, in all spheres. Therefore, my joy knows no bounds as I give thanks to my creator today, alongside my family. Praise be His holy name”, Jaja said.
