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Reps Direct Security Agencies To Investigate Gruesome Killing Of Soldiers In Abia

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7 months ago

June 5, 2024

By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives has directed security agencies to conduct a thorough and wholesome investigation into the circumstances that led to the heartless, gruesome and despicable murder while exercising restraint in the application of military force on civilians.

This was sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance by Rep. Abubakar Makki Yalleman on the need to stop the incessant and gruesome killing of military personnel on peace mission across the country on Wednesday at plenary.

In his lead debate, Rep. Makki expressed deep sadness over what he described as the needles and gruesome mulder of military personnel who are often on peace missions across the country.

According to the lawmaker, the act of attacking and killing military personnel is often carried out through surprise attacks on military formations including check points and even those on routine patrols.

Makki who is the Chairman House Committee on Police Affairs bemoaned the recent brutal attack on military personnel at a checkpoint at Obikabia Junction in Aba, Abia state where five soldiers were horrendously murdered by suspected gunmen.

He expressed sadness that the perpetrators of the act destroyed and burnt down the military vehicles at the checkpoint while some soldiers narrowly escaped with gunshot injuries.

He said: “Aware that these military personnel were on a peace mission in their service to their fatherland and ensuring the security of lives and property in that area.

“Distressed that this form of attack and killing of military personnel by gunmen in the South East and other parts of Nigeria has a potential of dampening the morale of our armed forces, endangering the lives and property of Nigerians and affecting the war on insecurity which has so far recorded some successes.

“Worried that it could also lead to retaliatory attack by the military and cause huge collateral damage on the people,” he added.

Contribution to the debate, the chairman, House Committee on Defence, Babajimi Benson, expressed sadness as he sad that security personnel are being killed by non-state actors.

Also, Chairman, House Committee on Navy, Rep. Yusuf Gagdi, said it is regrettable that while lawmakers are speaking against insecurity, security personnel are being killed by non- state actors across the country.

Gagdi said : “we are here speaking against insecurity and institution responsible for protection of lives and property of the citizens are being killed on daily basis. On daily basis, they must kill a police officer in the course of his duty to protect the lives and property of the citizens of this country. They kill civil defense ( personnel) on daily basis. They army (personnel) on daily basis. They kill air force (personnel) They kill Navy(personnel).This is not acceptable, Mr Speaker. “

The House adopted the motion, observed a minute silence for the souls of the five military personnel killed in that horrendous incident and mandated the Committees on Defence to interface with the Armed Forces to ensure compliance and report back within four weeks for further legislative actions.

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Jubilation as Senator Manu links Gunduma to national grid, commissions, power project (Photos/Video)

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3 hours ago

December 29, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

…provides another transformer for Emir’s Palace and environs

Finally, after 15years of blackout, Senator Manu Haruna of Taraba Central Senatorial District has officially commissioned the Gunduma Ward Electricity Power Project.

Senator Manu during the electioneering period had promised to link Gunduma to the national grid.

It’s indeed a promise well fulfilled as his constituents Jubilate.

This marks a historic moment for the community, which has been without electricity for the past 15 years. This transformative initiative underscores Senator Manu’s commitment to addressing critical infrastructure challenges and improving the lives of his constituents.

During the commissioning ceremony, former Federal Lawmaker of Taraba Central, Senator Dahiru Bako, commended Senator Manu for his dedication and vision in delivering this essential project.

Hon. Musa Chul Member House of Assembly Gassol II,Constituency TRHA described the achievement as a monumental milestone, emphasizing its potential to significantly enhance economic activities and improve the standard of living for the residents of Gunduma Ward.

The Gunduma Ward Electricity Power Project represents a significant step towards infrastructural development in Taraba Central and reflects Senator Manu’s proactive approach to governance and service delivery.

Manu also presented a new Transformer with specifications of 300KVA Valtage CL: 35KV and standard TS:EN60076-1 to the His Royal Highness Alhaji Justice Sani Sulaiman Duna the Emir of Mutum-Biyu for the Mutum-Biyu Environs.

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Allegations by Niger Republic attempt to incite northerners against Tinubu – Presidency

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4 hours ago

December 29, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says claims by the military leader of Niger Republic, Abdourahamane Tchiani that Nigeria is colluding with France to destabilise his county are despicable propaganda.

He declared that the claims were aimed at inciting Northern Nigeria against President Bola Tinubu.

Bwala said the military leader deliberately chose a local language in the North.

The media recalls that Abdourahamane Tchiani, military leader of Niger Republic, made the claims in an interview on Wednesday.

Tchiani, who spoke in Hausa, alleged that France is negotiating with terrorists in Nigeria to destabilise his country.

According to him, France made a substantial payment to President Bola Tinubu to establish a military base in Nigeria.

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, shortly afterwards, dismissed the allegations and described them as baseless.

Reacting to the allegations in a video posted on his X page on Friday, Bwala said the claims are baseless propaganda, designed to create chaos and incite bad blood in northern Nigeria against Tinubu.

“Yesterday I came across a video, a despicable propaganda piece by the military head of state of the Niger Republic against the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and this is what you often see with military interregnum,” he said.

“The honeymoon is over; he has not been able to address economic situations in his country; everything is turning against him, and in the desperate gasp for breath, he decided to resort to cheap false lies and propaganda against Nigeria.

“The choice of words used by the military leader is quite insultive for what his intentions are; probably in cohoot with politicians in Nigerians; you never know.

“But the whole idea is to create chaos and bad blood in Northern Nigeria against the President,” he added.

Bwala explained Nigeria’s longstanding leadership role in West Africa and its commitment to fostering bilateral relations with neighbouring countries.

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Police deny investigating VeryDarkMan’s missing N180m NGO funds

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4 hours ago

December 29, 2024

Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has said it is not investigating the claim by online personality, Vincent Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan’s that N180 million meant for his non-governmental organisation, NGO, has gone missing.

Vanguard reported, Friday, that VDM had alleged that over N180 million was stolen from his NGO’s account after it was hacked.

In October, Otse launched the Martins Vincent Osei Initiative, raising over N35 million in donations within hours. Shortly after, he announced receiving a N100 million contribution from music producer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy.

Otse further explained that he had to shut down the NGO’s app for maintenance to prevent further breaches and promised to provide updates on the situation.

VDM has in the video claimed that he had reported the matter to the police and he was also travelling to Jos because one of the hackers had been found.

According to reports, the FCT Police Command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, clarified that the command was not involved in the matter.

She said, “The FCT Police Command has no information regarding any missing funds involving VDM, nor is there any ongoing investigation into the matter. The individual concerned should be contacted directly for details on where the case was reported, as we have no record of such a case with our command.”