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Just in: Ex-Reps member kidnapped from church, police officer, others k!lled in Delta
Gunmen abducted Ms. Joan Onyemaechi, a former commissioner for Technical Education in Delta State, from the premises of King Jesus and I Church in Asaba, the capital of Delta State, yesterday. Onyemaechi, who is also a former member of the House of Representatives, was taken during a church service.
The attackers killed two persons, one of whom was a police orderly attached to the ex-lawmaker, while another victim, said to be an innocent passerby, was hit by a strayed bullet and died on the spot. Another police orderly and Onyemaechi’s driver sustained gunshots wounds.
From eyewitness accounts, the gunmen who stormed the church off DBS Road started shooting sporadically. In confusion, Onyemaechi was dragged into her Sports Utility Vehicle, SUV, and whisked away.
The abduction was confirmed by the Delta Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, who said: “Two persons, including a policeman, were killed in the incident. Only the former lawmaker was kidnapped.
The brazen attack has raised fears over security in the region, with calls made for security operatives to be more vigilant, as well as for law enforcement agencies to quickly respond to ensure the safe return of Onyemaechi.
Metro
Man Spotted Eating Roadside Sacrifice Amid Economic Hardship (Video)
A video of a man eating a roadside sacrifice amid the worsening economic crisis has stirred mixed reactions on social media
In a viral TikTok video, a driver noticed the man eating the sacrificial offering left by the roadside and began recording the unusual scene.
As he got closer, the driver humorously encouraged the man to “keep enjoying” his meal.
The video shows the man standing by the offering, taking food from it with his hands.
The clip quickly spread on social media, with many concerned viewers sharing their thoughts in the comments.
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Fear as bandits take over military camp
Bandits have taken over the Nagwamase Military Cantonment in Kontagora, displacing about 23 communities and causing alarm in Niger State.
The cantonment, a key Nigerian Army artillery training site, now hosts at least eight bandit camps, presenting severe security threats to nearby villages.
During Tuesday’s plenary, Hon. Abdullahi Isah of Kontagora II raised a motion about the ongoing attacks and reported that some residents remain captive.
He said the presence of bandits has led to incessant attacks on “communities within the camp”.
Isah said the military camp, which extends from Kontagora local government to part of Mariga local government, has been “taken over by terrorists who are said to have established at least eight different camps in the area”.
He said the situation poses a big security challenge to communities within the camp.
The Niger State House of Assembly urged the government to work closely with military authorities to dislodge the armed groups and restore security to the region.
Legislators also emphasised the need for increased military support to secure the camp.
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Murder of Enugu musician: Killer cop dismissed from police, remanded in prison
Police Inspector, Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba has been dismissed from Nigeria Police Force.
DAILY POST recalls that the cop shot the popular musician, Igbo-Jah dead last Friday, drawing outrage.
In a update provided by the police on Monday, it said the officer was found culpable and summarily dismissed.
The update was signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Enugu State Police Command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.
He said, “the Enugu State Police Command informs the public that the orderly room trial of Police Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Ogene musician, Chikezie Okezie Nwamba, has been concluded. The Inspector was found culpable and received the maximum penalty of dismissal, followed by court prosecution in line with the Police Act and Regulations 2020.
“Accordingly, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 13 (covering Anambra and Enugu States’ Commands), approved the orderly trial recommendations to dismiss and prosecute the Inspector in court.
“Hence, he has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force and was today, October 28, 2024, arraigned at the Enugu East Magistrate Court for the offence of murder.
“The Chief Magistrate ordered the remand of the former officer in the Enugu Correctional Custodial Centre and the transmission of the case-file to the Attorney General of Enugu State for further judicial action. The trial was adjourned to November 12, 2024.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, once again, extends his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the deceased, expressing gratitude to the government, people of Enugu State, and the public for their support throughout the case.
“CP Kanayo reemphasized that the Nigeria Police Force remains a disciplined government agency, assuring that under his leadership, the Command will continue to hold all erring officers accountable for their actions.”
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