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Rivers CP Resolves FIDA, Akpajo DPO Impasse Over Unlawful Detention
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command, Friday Eboka, has resolved the impasse between members of International Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA) Nigeria, Rivers State Branch and the Divisional Police Officer, Akpajo Police Division, Mr Emmanuel Ifeanyi, over unlawful detention.
The acting spokesperson of the command, DSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in an interview with The Tide, over the weekend in Port Harcourt, via telephone.
Iringe-Koko said that the state commissioner of police on getting the information swiftly resolved the impasses, adding that peaceful co-existence has been restored back between the DPO and FIDA Rivers.
According to her, the little baby in question has been handed over to a motherless baby home “on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, the matter has been resolved by the CP. He was contacted on the matter and immediately, he waded into the matter. As we speak, the baby has been sent to motherless home and those detained released accordingly”, she stated.
Meanwhile, FIDA Nigeria, Rivers State Branch had strongly condemned the cruel and inhumane treatment meted out on her member and a child protection officer who accompanied a complainant to Akpajo Police Station in respect of a new born baby who was found abandoned in a church at Akpajo, Eleme.
FIDA Rivers, in a statement jointly signed by Chairperson, Adata Bio-Briggs, and Publicity Secretary, Sophia I. J. Afolayan, described the act as unacceptable and barbaric.
“The complainant found the abandoned baby in her church and reported to officers at the Akpajo Police Station, who later took the baby to one Goodness and Mercy Orphanage Home in Eliminigwe Estate. The complainant insisted that the baby should be sent to the Port Harcourt children’s home under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation but she was thrown out of the premises of the orphanage home and the baby handed over to the home.
“The complainant immediately called FIDA and a call was put across to the DPO of the station on the need for the baby to be handed over to Ministry of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation.
“The DPO requested the presence of FIDA and officers from social welfare so the baby can be handed over to the appropriate authority.
“On getting to the station with the child protection officer and the complainant the DPO, Mr Emmanuel Ifeanyi, verbally and physically assaulted our member, and seized her phone and that of the social welfare officer and the complainant. He detained them in his station for more than 4hours and also threatened to deal with them.
“FIDA Rivers views the act of Mr Emmanuel Ifeanyi as slanderous and a violation of their right to personal dignity.
“We commend the prompt intervention of the commissioner of police, and urge him to ensure that justice is done in this matter and for the future protection of our members in course of our service to humanity.”
By: Akujobi Amadi
The Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has begun the celebration of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary with a Juma’at service where prayers were offered for the progress of the state and Nigeria.
Governor Fubara, who advocated for peace and unity of Nigeria during the prayers on Friday at the Rivers State Central Mosque, Port Harcourt, indicated that without peace, the accelerated development of Nigeria will remain in a limbo.
Governor Fubara, who was represented by Alhaji Abdurrazaq Diepriye, therefore urged citizens to remain patriotic.
According to him, “Allah has brought us this far. Without peace, we can not have progress and economic development. I call on all citizens irrespective of creed or tribe to remain patriotic.”
He thanked President Bola Tinubu for restoring peace in Rivers State while also using the forum to appreciate security agencies for their relentless effort in upholding the peace and unity of Rivers State and Nigeria.
The Chief Imam of Rivers State Central Mosque, Imam Ibrahim Yaloo, admonished Moslem faithful to always speak the truth, adding that those who obey Allah will be directed to good deeds and their sins forgiven.
Prayers were offered for Rivers State and Nigeria.
Other activities to mark the 65th Independence anniversary in the state include an Inter-denominational Church Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, 28th September and Parade Ceremony on Wednesday, 1st October.
Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed New York on Sunday after representing President Bola Tinubu at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
In a statement released on Sunday by the VP media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, the Vice President is now headed to Germany, where he will hold strategic meetings with officials of Deutsche Bank.
The statement read, “Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed New York, United States, after successfully representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
“During his participation at UNGA 80, VP Shettima secured UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ commendation for Nigeria’s bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat.
“He also showcased Nigeria’s $200 billion energy transition opportunity to global investors and strengthened strategic partnerships with the UK on trade, defence, and migration issues.”
Nkwocha added that the VP delivered Tinubu’s national statement, calling for UN reforms and a permanent seat for Nigeria at the UN Security Council, and “demanded Africa’s control over its $700 billion mineral wealth, and digital inclusion initiatives.”
“He also engaged with the Gates Foundation on healthcare and education expansion, positioning Nigeria as the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area’s $3.4 trillion market.
“VP Shettima was seen off at John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York, by cabinet Ministers who were part of the UNGA 80 delegation and Nigerian Mission officials.”
The aide noted that Shettima will return to Nigeria immediately after his engagements in Germany.
The Tide source recalls that the VP departed Abuja, yesterday.
He led other Nigerian officials at the Assembly.
As part of Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary celebration, the Federal Government held a special thanksgiving service on Sunday at the National Ecumenical Centre in Abuja to offer prayers and give thanks for the nation.
The event drew top government officials and security chiefs, including Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, as well as their spouses.
Other notable guests included Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun, former Plateau State Governor, Senator Simon Lalong, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, who led the service chiefs in attendance.
Service chiefs present included the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice-Admiral Emmanuel Ogala, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Comptroller-General of the Nigerian Immigration Service, Mrs Kemi Nandap and Controller-General of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Sylvester Nwakuche, among others.00
The service came days after the government unveiled the official theme and some of the activities slated for the 2025 Independence celebrations.
This year’s anniversary is tagged “Nigeria @ 65: All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation,” as announced by the Director of Information and Public Relations at the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Segun Imohiosen, in a statement on Wednesday.
“As part of activities to mark the 65th Independence Anniversary, the Juma’at Prayer and the Inter-Denominational Church Service will be held on Friday, 26th September at 1 pm and Sunday, 28th September at 10 am respectively, as well as the World Press Conference on Monday, 29th September at 10 am,” he said.
The Tide source had earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu, alongside former Heads of State, Yakubu Gowon, Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, is expected as a special guest at a national discourse convened by the Island Club, Lagos, to mark Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary.
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