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Enugu Police Arrest Nine Over Robbery, Other Offences
No fewer than nine suspected criminals have been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command over their alleged involvement in various crimes in parts of the state ranging from conspiracy, armed robbery, kidnapping, stealing, adulteration of beverages, cultism, among others.
Parading the suspects before newsmen in Enugu, the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mohammed N. Aliyu, expressed his readiness to deploy best policing strategies ,including utilising the re-jigged Community Policing Model of the Nigeria Police Force, to combat acts of crime and criminality in the State.
The arrest of the suspected criminals, he said, led to the recovery of several incriminating items, including arms and ammunition, motor vehicle and tricycle, telecom solar inverter batteries, bottles of different brands of wine suspected to be fake and adulterated, among other items.
CP Aliyu stated that on 20/02/2021 at about 0100hrs, following a distress call received at 9th Miles Police Division that hoodlums were operating at MTN Telecommunications Mast Station located at Ebe Town in Udi L.G.A. of the State, operatives attached to the Division immediately swung into action and arrested the suspects.
He gave the names of the suspects to include Uzo Kingsley, 26, of Umuezike Umuaga in Udi L.G.A. of the State, Ebere Chibuike, 25, of Aria Road, Enugu, Agu Chinedu,20, of Works, New Market, Enugu, and Igwe Kingsley, 23, of Works, New Market, Enugu.
According to him, sixteen (16) pieces of solar inverter batteries and a yellow-coloured Hi-Jet Daihatsu Mini Bus with Registration Number BLF 596 XA and Fleet Number R-07/8398 they used for the operation were recovered,adding that discreet investigation is ongoing to arrest other members of the syndicate and charge them to court accordingly.
On unlawful possession of firearm and cultism, CP Aliyu further stated that on 18/02/2021 at about 1800hrs,operatives attached to Anti-Cultism Squad arrested one Agbo Pascal, 25, of Ogige Market Road in Nsukka L.G.A. of the State.
The Enugu State Police boss explained that his arrest was sequel to the receipt of credible information that on 15/02/2021 the suspect, an alleged notorious cultist and leader/executioner of Senior Vikings Confraternity Cult Group, Nsukka Forum, alongside other armed members of the group attacked a warring faction of the group and caused tension in the area.
He said that preliminary investigation shows that the suspect confessed to being a member of the cult group and was involved in the said attack, while one locally-made Revolver pistol with four (4) rounds of .9mm live ammunition were recovered from him.
“Discreet investigation is ongoing to fish out and prosecute other fleeing members of the cult group”.
On the suspects allegedly involved in armed robbery and attempted kidnapping, CP Aliyu further explained that on 15/02/2021 at about 0600hrs,operatives attached to Enugu Area Command in synergy with Neighbourhood Watch Group, arrested one Edeh Onyekachi, 29, of Eke Obinagu, Emene, Enugu.
Pointing out his arrest was as a result of a distress call received that a victim was being kidnapped in an Estate at Emene, Enugu by suspected kidnappers, CP Aliyu said the victim was rescued unhurt, while other members of the kidnap gang escaped after a hot chase by the Team.
He went on to say that one cut-to-size locally-made gun with seven (7) rounds of live cartridges was recovered from the suspect, adding that “discreet investigation is ongoing to arrest fleeing members of the gang and charge them to court”.
He said, “One Toyota Camry 2.4 Model car with Registration No. AGL 181 F they used for the criminal operations was recovered. The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation”.
The Police Commissioner, while commending efforts of the operatives involved in theseoperational breakthroughs, charged Area Commanders, DPOs and Commanders of Tactical/Operational Units in the command to sustain the increasing tempo in crime detection and prevention as well as the maintenance of public security and safety in the State, warning that lapses of any kind will not be tolerated under his watch.
By: Canice Amadi, Enugu
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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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