Niger Delta

Police Arrest Boy, 13 For Using Gun To Threaten Colleagues

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1 year ago

February 10, 2025

The Police in Akwa Ibom State have arrested a 13year old boy identified as Samuel Sunday for using his father’s gun to threaten his classmates at St. Paul Primary School, Ikot Ibiok, Eket Local Government Area of the state.
The Police at Akpan Abia Police Station also arrested the father who owns the gun and kept it in his wardrobe from where the son carried it to school.
Parading the suspect at the Police Headquarters, Ikot Akpan Abia, Uyo, last Thursday, the State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Timfon John, said the biy took the gun from his father’s wardrobe since November 24, 2024 but was arrested on January 30, 2025.
The PPRO said the Police, acting on intelligence, arrested the suspect and his father while the gun was recovered for further investigation.
“On 30/01/2025 at about 0800 hrs, based on credible information at the Command’s disposal, that on 28/01/2025 one Samuel Sunday ‘m’ of Ikot Ibiok Village in Eket LGA, a 13 year old pupil of St. Paul Primary School, Ikot Ibiok, in Eket LGA was going armed in the school and threatening to fire at his fellow pupils.
“The operatives of the Command immediately swung into action and arrested the suspect and recovered a locally made pistol.
“On interrogation, the suspect confessed that he has been with the said gun since November 2024, that he got the gun from a wardrobe in his father’s bedroom. The father was later arrested. Investigation is still ongoing”, the PPRO stated.
The Police also paraded one Roseline Maurice ‘f’ and Eno Udoka ‘f’ for conspiring and stealing a child at Obong Itam village in Itu LGA in June, 2024, and sold the victim for the sum of N200,000.00 to their regular customer in Cross River State.
Suspects were said to have used the money to purchase a refrigerator, television, fan, etc., saying all the items have been recovered from them.
John also paraded a child trafficking syndicates that lures young girls into having affairs with men who eventually get them pregnant and the babies sold.
“In another development, on 01/02/2025 at about 0800hr based on a complaint from two young girls, 18 yrs of age, that one woman attempted to traffick them to Cross River State for them to have affair with men and get pregnant in order to sell the babies and share the money.
“Operatives of the Command swung into action and arrested One Gift Essien Tommy ‘f’ and Peace Ekanem ‘f’”, he stated.

By: Christopher Tom, Uyo.

Niger Delta

Otu Recommits To Support For Navy

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3 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with the navy for effective protection of the waterways.

Otu stated this when the Commandant, Nigeria Navy Ship (NNS) Victory, Commodore Shuaib Ahmed, visited him in Calabar.

The Governor described the visit as critical to consolidating the partnership between Cross River State and the navy.

“Peace and stability remain non-negotiable prerequisites for the progress of the state.

“So, this visit reaffirms our shared resolve to keep the state safe and secured through sustained collaboration,” he said.

Otu stated that security remained the foundation for meaningful development in every society.

“No society prospers in the midst of insecurity. As a state, our development vision depends on peace, order and collective vigilance,” he said.

The Governor commended the Navy for the level of professionalism being exuded by its personnel in the discharge of their duties.

He said the Navy’s efforts had hugely boosted investor confidence and strengthened the state’s economic environment.

The Governor assured the Navy of the state government’s continued support towards enhanced operation.

Earlier, Ahmed explained that the visit followed the military tradition of familiarizing with authorities upon assumption of duties.

He stated that it was crucial to align naval operations with the strategic priorities of the state government.

The naval chief thanked the state government for its support to the force, saying, “your support has helped us immensely in achieving targets”

The Commandant further said there was need to strengthen infrastructure and communication systems in order to address evolving security challenges.

“Operationalising key naval facilities will improve our capacity to tackle maritime crimes.

“The Navy is committed to supporting the state in ensuring the safety and security of the waterways.

“We shall continue to promote peace while enabling the residents to carry out their lawful activities without fear,” he said.

Niger Delta

Community Praises Diri, Ogbuku On Projects Execution … Prioritises Security, Dev

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3 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

The Agbura Community of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, has again lauded the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the Managing-Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, over infrastructure projects executed in the community.

Speaking with newsmen midweek in Yenagoa, its Chairman, Community Development Committee, Mr. Tribunal Egba, hailed the Governor for the successful completion of the abandoned Oxbow lake-Agbura Road project and others within the Community.

He also eulogized the NDDC MD for the construction of new lodge in the community for serving Corps members as well as plans to execute other projects.

Mr. Egba added that the completion of the Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road has given the community facelift, while also pleading with the government and the interventionist agency to award shore protection contract in the community to save it from the perennial floodings experienced in the fast urbanizing town.

Similarly, the community’s leadership has given assurances that it will continue to give priority to development and security of lives and property.

The CDC helmsman promised to strengthen the existing community vigilante group, while also stressing that the age-long synergy between the community and security agencies would be improved upon to get rid of crime and criminalities in the area.

“As a community, we’re so thankful to Governor Diri for constructing the abandoned Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road project. We’re also glad with the level of infrastructural development ongoing in other parts of the state, courtesy of the Diri-led administration.

“We also like to laud the MD/CEO, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku for the construction of a befitting Corpers lodge for Corps members serving in this community.

“Our priority as a community now is to protect these infrastructure projects. We’ll continue to work in synergy with all security agencies to make sure there’s peace and development”, the CDC leadership said.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa

Niger Delta

Delta Shocked Over Death Of Chief Protocol Officer

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3 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

Delta State Government has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Mr. Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to the State Government.

Kotor, a renowned Master of Ceremony at state functions, reportedly slumped and passed away last Friday.

In a statement signed by the Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, in Warri on Saturday, his passing was described as “a profound loss; not only to his family, but to the Government and people of Delta State who benefited immensely from his professionalism, composure, and unmistakable presence at official engagements.

“He brought dignity, structure, and excellence to every function he handled, leaving behind a standard that will be difficult to forget,” the statement added.

The Commissioner noted that “every passing is indeed a sobering reminder of how fragile and fleeting life can be,” extending heartfelt condolences to Kotor’s family, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of working with him.

The statement prayed that God would grant them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.