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Egbema Condemns Attack On Imo Governor

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6 years ago

March 11, 2020

The Ogbako Egbema Alinso (OEA), the apex socio-cultural organisation of Egbema Ethnic Nationality, has condemned in the strongest terms the barbaric attack on the official vehicle of the governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma, during his sympathy visit to Mmahu, headquarters of Ohaji Egbema Local Government Area, in which some hoodlums stoned the governor’s car.
A statement issued by the Gbako Egbema and signed by its President, Mr Igwebuike Francis Ifi dis-associated Egbema people from the unwholesome behaviour to the governor whom Egbema people have great respect for.
Mr Ifi promised that Egbema people will assist security agencies to fish out those behind the dastard act, and regretted that the governor who was in Mmahu Egbema to sympathise with Egbema people over the killing of two Egbema indigenes by the trucks of Sterling Global Oil Resources Limited was rather attacked by some disgruntled elements.
He disclosed that the oil firm had been having issues with Egbema communities following the killing of an indigene of Mgbede who was killed by the firm’s truck in January, 2020 and also damaged Egbema roads in Egbema before the recent tragedy in which the firm’s vehicles knocked down two others at Mmahu Egbema last Friday. Several others according to him, were injured and are receiving treatment in different hospitals.
Also speaking, Dr Linus Ogbalubi explained that Egbema people will ever remain grateful for the governor’s prompt response to the death of Chioma Abel and Imo Franklin occasioned by wreckless drivers of the Indian Oil giant who rather than pipe their crude oil through pipelines resorted to trucking their products through Egbema communities.
Dr Ogbalubi who apologised to the Imo State governor on behalf of Mmahu community and the entire Egbema people blamed the ugly incident on some miscreants who are desirous to rubbish Egbema people.
He urged the Directorate of Petroleum Resources (DPR), the NNPC and Ministry of Petroleum Resources to call the Sterling Global Oil Resources to order and stop the firm from trucking their products through Egbema so as not to cause further harm to the people.
The chartered accountant pledged the support and loyalty of Egbema people to the administration of Senator Hope Uzodimma’s administration, noting that no amount of blackmail or intimidation will distract the people from being supportive of Imo State government led by Senator Uzodimma.

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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.