Niger Delta

Boro’s Remains For Burial At Heroes Park

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12 years ago

April 17, 2013

Forty-five years after he was buried, the remains of late Major Isaac Adaka Boro, were, Saturday, exhumed from the Ikoyi Cemetery, Lagos, to begin his final journey to his ancestral home state, Bayelsa, where he will be interred at the Heroes Park, Yenagoa.

The Heroes Park, where the late National Security Adviser, Gen. Owoye Azazi, was buried last December, was conceived as the final resting place for all heroes and legends of the state by the Governor Seriake Dickson-led administration.

It was gathered that the tomb of late Boro, the hero of the Niger Delta struggle and symbol of Ijaw nation, was located and exhumed, Saturday, after a long search that commenced January.

The Bayelsa State Government delegation, it was learnt, was led by Dr. Felix Tuodolo, Commissioner for Culture and Ijaw Affairs and Special Adviser to Bayelsa State Governor on Ijaw National Affairs, Elder Patrick Erasmus.

Others include Niger Delta activist, Annkio Briggs, Mr. Joseph Evah, National Co-ordinator, Ijaw Monitoring Group; Regent Youmor, President, Ijaw Community, Lagos.

Representatives of the Boro family, led by Elder Gelelhope Boro, his children, Esther Boro the eldest, Debby Boro, Bunmi Alangierefe Boro and Apostle Felix Boro, his son, including INC Lagos chapter, which was represented by Dr. Churchere Komonibo, Deputy Chairperson, Ghomorai Presidor, were present.

Commenting on the development, Dr. Tuodolo, said Boro’s remains were exhumed for DNA test.”The reburial is scheduled for Isaac Boro day anniversary next month,” he said.

Joseph Evah, said: “The Ijaw nation led by Dr. Tuodolo, after a long search with Lagos cemetery records, exhumed the remains of our hero (Isaac Boro) first to declare a republic in Nigeria. As I join other patriots at Ikoyi cemetery with Boro’s children/family with choruses to exhume the body from the grave, I saw the smiling teeth of Boro, who was killed during the civil war. We are taking his remains to Izonland.”

Governor Dickson, it will be recalled had declared that the Heroes Park will henceforth be the final resting place for all heroes and legends of the state.

Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

Niger Delta

Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

Niger Delta

C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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2 weeks ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.