Rivers
Court Sentences Killer Of Jumia Agent To Death
A High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has sentenced Sodienye Mbatumukeke to death by hanging for the murder of the Jumia delivery agent, Chukwuma Eleji.
Justice I. P. Chigoezi-Igwe while delivering the judgement said the prosecution team was able to convince the court that Mbatumukeke committed the crime.
The convict was also found guilty of armed robbery.
Justice Chigoezi-Igwe who described the murder of the Jumia delivery agent as unlawful and gruesome said the sentence would serve as a deterrent to others.
The judge however, discharged and acquitted the second defendant, Divine Naabe of murder and robbery.
He said there were doubts in the evidence provided by prosecution team to find him guilty of committing the crime.
Meanwhile, lawyer to the convict, Bonaventure Ugwu, shortly after the court proceedings faulted some of the bases for the conviction.
He said that they would appeal against the decision of the lower court.
On her part, Director, Public Prosecution, Ibiene Mbano in an interview with newsmen said the judgement was a welcomed development.
Meanwhile, wife of late Chukwuma Eleji, Mrs Blessing Chukwuma Eleji, who could not control her emotions thanked the court for the judgement.
She added that life had become unbearable for the family since the death of her husband.
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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