Rivers
Unknown Gunmen Kill Man In Ahoada West
Unidentified gunmen have gunned-down Mr Ogadinma Eric Joel, 52, at Owube Community in Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The Tide gathered that Mr Joel, a former General Secretary of the Community was cycling home from Oboburu, a neigbouring community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) where he had spent the night when he was attacked.
Narrating the incident, ex-president of the community youth body who craved anonymity said that the hoodlums waylaid Mr Joel, who used to sleep at Oboburu on his way home between Owube and Oboburu. While he was shot on the forehead his bicycle was not spared in the attack, our source said.
He said that the killers soon after they had committed the heinous crime used their victim’s phone to contact the family; informing them to carry the corpse of their brother whom the hoodlums alleged was chasing them with OSPAC.
“You know for over times now our people have not fully slept at home due to attacks from the cult boys; Eric sleeps at Oboburu every night, he was riding on his bicycle before the boys attacked him,” the ex-president explained.
Meanwhile, the family of the deceased engaged army in the area to assist them to convey the corpse to an undisclosed morgue.
However, The Tide gathered that Owube is the flashpoint of the cultists as those of ONELGA meet their Ekpeye counterparts in their bush. Also the residents have suffered atrocities ranging from destruction of property, thefts, kidnaps, loss of lives, among others.
Effort to reach the DPO Ahoada West LGA failed as he did not pick his call.
By: Agimo, Emenike Benson
Rivers
Motor Spare Parts, Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union Swears Gets New Chairman in Port Harcourt
The Owhonda Dickson Motor Spare Parts and Industrial Generators Dealers’ Union operating in Ikoku Port Harcourt, Rivers state has sworn in Mr. Cyril Igbokwe, popularly known as Onyeoma Cy, as its new Chairman.
The brief swearing _in ceremony was held at the union office in Port Harcourt, last Wednesday
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Igbokwe expressed gratitude for the trust and confidence his members had shown in him, despite his perceived educational background compared to others. , “I feel very happy to be the chairman of this great union in this great market. I’m proud of my executives for demonstrating commitment and cooperation.” Notably, the executives raised over ?1 million for the inauguration ceremony within an hour.
The new Chairman promised to tackle key challenges facing the union, including security and indiscipline. He vowed to follow in the footsteps of his predecessor, who he praised for excellent performance, and aimed to possibly do better.
Mr. Igbokwe emphasized maintaining a robust relationship with the host community and conducting his affairs within the ambit of the law.
In his remarks,the Electoral Committee Chairman’, Igwe Amobichukwu Eze Okorie, assured that the elections were conducted in a free, fair, and credible manner. Despite facing challenges such as non-compliance with guidelines and unfounded propaganda campaigns, no formal protest letters had been received.
Also speaking, the Women’s Leader, Lolo Nkechinyere Okolie, expressed faith in the new Chairman, citing his integrity and experience. She highlighted her role in ensuring women’s voices are counted in the union and vouched for the credibility of the election, noting that Mr. Igbokwe was the popular choice among members.
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