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  • Political/cult war claims five in Delta community

    The political/inter-cult violence ravaging Effurun in Uvwie council area of Delta state took more tolls in the early hours of Monday, leaving five persons dead.

    Although the circumstances that led to the early Monday killing were still sketchy as at the time of filing this report, people living in the area have linked it to rival political/cult clashes.

    The Nation gathered victims of Monday’s violence were killed around the Jakpa Road/Effurun-Sapele Road axis with four killed along Jakpa Road and one killed around the Effurun MTN office, after Jakpa Junction.

    Confirming the development, the spokesman of the Delta state police command, Mr. Andrew Aniamaka (DSP), said the police had already started investigating the development.

    “We have a case of murder here. At about 7am, one Friday Emajeke reported at the Ekpan police station that at about 1:30am he heard four gunshots, but he could not go out to confirm what was happening because of the security situation of the area.

    ‘’At about 6am, he went out and found one of his tenants identified as Emmanuel dead on the floor.

    “After the report, police went to the place and discovered three more corpses in Emmanuel’s room; two females and one male. After evacuating the bodies, another corpse was discovered not too far from where the murders were recorded. In all, we have five corpses; three males and two females, ”Aniamaka said.

  • Gunmen abduct 70-year-old retiree in Delta

    Unidentified gunmen on Monday evening have abducted a 70-year old retiree, Chief Johnson Odio, from his farm in Ushie community, Ndokwa East council area of Delta state.

    The Nation gathered that the Isoko chief, from Ozoro town, was abducted at about 6:00 pm on Monday, by a gang of four armed hoodlums while returning home from his farm with two of his female workers.

    Family sources, who spoke under conditions of anonymity, told The Nation that the abductors released the two female farm employees of their victim when they told them that they knew nowhere in the area and were mere labourers.

    However, there was panic in Chief Odio’s home Tuesday evening as there had been no contact from the abductors of their patriarch more than 24 hours after he was taken, considering his state of health and the fact that he had none of his regular medications with him at the time he was taken at gunpoint.

    “He was kidnapped about 6pm on Monday when coming out of his farm with two of his labour helps. His farm is in Ushie in Ndokwa East. They later released the two labourers once they pleaded and told them that they don’t know anywhere.

    “They said the kidnappers were four in number and they were carrying guns.
    We are scared because he is not strong healthwise and he has not taken any of his medications since he was kidnapped yesterday. So we don’t know his current state now. They are yet to contact us or demand anything.

    “According to the women, three of the kidnappers covered their faces and one did not, we don’t know if they did that to conceal their identities, we don’t know if they are youths from our community or not”, one of his daughters told The Nation late Tuesday evening.

    However, confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the Delta state police command, Mr Andrew Aniamaka (DSP), told The Nation on Wednesday that the police was already taking all the right steps to get Chief Odio safely released.

    He suggested that the abduction was suspected to have been carried out by community youths, whom he said would be apprehended soon and made to face the law.

    “The DPO Ashaka has confirmed it: he’s a 70-year-old man and since the abductors have not called to ask for ransom, there are indications that the abduction is an inside job and the youths might be at the heart of it.

    “From what has been gathered, he was abducted alongside two of his female workers, who were later released. The police have commenced works on the matter, to ensure he is released as soon as possible”, Aniamaka said.

  • Gunmen kidnap Naval Personnel in Delta

    Abductors of personnel of the Nigerian Navy, simply identified as Kola, have demanded a N4 million ransom for the release of the victim.

    The Nation gathered that Kola Omoniyi was reportedly abducted by unknown gunmen along the Sapele-Warri Expressway, Delta state, on Monday, October 29, 2018.

    Omoniyi, who was said to be on a course study at the college, was reported to be on his way to Warri, driving his Toyota Picnic, when the armed men struck and took him way

    It could not be ascertained the exact naval unit Omoniyi serves with; either with the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta, Warri or the Nigerian Navy College of Engineering in Sapele as those who ought to volunteer information about his status we’re evasive when contacted for information.

    While officers reached at the NNS Delta in Warri pushed queries from journalists away, saying the incident had nothing to do with the base; the person reached at Sapele navy base could not volunteer any helpful information.

    As at the time of filing this report, men of the Delta state police command were still combing the adjoining areas of the point of attack, with a view to rescuing the victim unhurt.

    When reached, spokesman of the Navy College of Engineering, Sub. Lt. L Gotodok, said he was not in a position to speak on the issue, and directed the reporter to reach out to the institution’s Director of Administrations.

    However, the spokesman of the Delta police command, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, confirmed that one Omoniyi K.D was abducted on Monday, adding that efforts were on to get him rescued.

    Read Also: Police nab Naval officer, two others for stealing

    “There’s a report of kidnap. The person allegedly kidnapped is a Seaman. His name is Omoniyi K D. He was last seen in the evening of 29th when he drove out of the Naval Engineering College, Sapele in his Toyota Picnic vehicle.

    “The hoodlums called with his old number and are demanding for four million naira. The Police is doing everything possible with all the relevant Security Agencies towards his rescue and the apprehension of the hoodlums”, said.

    Aniamaka confirmed that some arrests had been made in connection to the abduction, although he would not disclose how many persons have been arrested.

    “Our concerns at this moment is seeing that the victim is secured out of the den of the kidnappers, unhurt and see that everyone involved in the crime is made to face the law”, he said.

     

  • Three missing as vehicle plunges into Agbarho river again

    Three persons were feared drowned Tuesday evening when a vehicle plunged into the Agbarho River along Agbarho Ughelli stretch of the East-West Expressway.
    The Nation gathered that the vehicle, which specifications could not be obtained as press time, had five passengers on board when it swerved off the slippery road, as it was reportedly raining heavily.
    According to sources, two of the passengers managed to swing to safety after the accident, but the other three passengers were still being sought for in the river by local divers.
    One of the deceased was identified as Omamode Ojegba, who was said to be in his early 40s and was the Director General of the Delta State ADP Governorship Candidate, Frank Esanubi’s, campaign organisation.
    A friend to one of the victims, who did not want to be quoted, said the occupants were returning from a political meeting in Kwale when the accident occurred.
    It would be recalled that a similar incident occurred about a month ago at the same spot, which claimed three lives then.
    Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta state police command, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, said the incident occurred, but that it was not safe to declare the status of the missing persons yet, as neither they nor their corpses had been found.
    “There six traveling in the vehicle, one alighted along the way, the other five were still in the vehicle when it plunged into the river. Two of the five swam out and divers have been helping with the rescue since Wednesday.
    “We are not in a position to day whether they are dead or alive, all I can say is that we are still in the rescue process. At least, as at the last time I spoke with the DPO today, the rescue effort was still on”, Aniamaka said.

  • Cultists invade Police Station, frees detainees in Delta

    There was pandemonium weekend in Eku community after cultists attacked Eku Police Station, Eku, Ethiope East L.G.A after they freed detainees in police custody, The Nation has learnt.

    The cultists numbering 100 wielding cutlasses, battle axes, broken bottles and other dangerous weapons robbed passers-by of their valuables.

    It was learnt the cultists are aged between 15- 22 years.

    The Nation gathered that the cultists vandalized cars and blocked the entrance of Baptist Government Hospital, Eku to prevent medical officials from attending to the injured.

    It was learnt that the cultists who were dressed in black outfit stormed the police station around 9.00a.m weekend and freed cult members arrested by the police.

    On securing the release of their members, The Nation gathered the cultists went on a rampage in the community attacking innocent residents.

    But another version claimed that the mayhem started around 10 a.m at Eku junction at a drinking pub before it escalated.

    A source who preferred anonymity blamed the perpetrators of the crime on the Aye confraternity and Viking group causing violence in the community 2016.

    Delta Police image maker, DSP Andrew Aniamaka who could not confirmed the incident saying he had not been briefed on the incident.

  • Ritualists murder septuagenarian in Delta

    Ritualists murder septuagenarian in Delta

    Two suspected ritualists have been arrested in Delta State for allegedly strangulating a 74- year -old woman.

    The Delta State Police Command said the suspects buried the deceased in a shallow grave behind her shop at former toll gate in Asaba, the state capital.

    The command’s spokesman, Andrew Aniamaka, said the suspects were apprehended by security operatives who acted on a tip-off.

    Read Also: Suspected ritualists kill three family members at Ikorodu

    He said the two suspects reside in Omeregboma and Odozi Obodo market axis in Oshimili South local government area of the state.

    He said: “The two suspects conspired between themselves and strangled the victim to death and later buried her in a shallow grave close to her store near the former toll gate.”

    Aniamaka said the case is under investigation, adding that the suspects would be charged to court after the investigation.

     

     

  • Police deploy 9,000 personnel for Delta council polls

    Police deploy 9,000 personnel for Delta council polls

    The Delta State Police Command said on Friday that over 9,000 policemen have been deployed to provide security during Saturday’s local government elections in the state.

    The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Andrew Aniamaka, said they got support from neighbouring police commands.

    He said the police was fully prepared to provide security for the election, adding that each polling unit would be manned by at least four police officers.

    He said the police had met with all political stakeholders and they assured the Force of their cooperation.

     

     

     

     

  • Anambra poll: Delta police restricts vehicular movement

    Anambra poll: Delta police restricts vehicular movement

    The Delta Command of the Nigeria Police has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement between Delta and Anambra through the Niger Bridge, with effect from 12 mid-night on Friday.

    The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Zanna Ibrahim, gave the order in a statement Friday in Asaba, signed by  Dsp. Andrew Aniamaka, the Command’s public relations officer.

    The commissioner said the order was aimed at forestalling any breach of security ahead of the Saturday governorship election in Anambra.

    “Against the backdrop of the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Anambra slated for Saturday, Nov.18, the Commissioner of Police, Delta Command,Mr Zanna Ibrahim has ordered the restriction of vehicular movement.

    “The order restricts movement through the Niger Bridge linking Asaba to Onitsha with effect from 12 mid-night, Friday, Nov.17, 2017 till after the election,” the police boss said.

    He also said that the ordered was borne out of the need to prevent any security breach around the Niger bridge linking Delta to Anambra during the election.

    Ibrahim, however, said only those on official and emergency duties with genuine means of identification would be allowed passage during the period of the restriction.

    “While regretting the inconveniences the restriction will cause commuters, especially those travelling to the South-East and South-South States, the commissioner of police enjoins them to take alternative routes.

    “Commuters can also make do with other contingency plans as the restriction order is in the overall interest of public’s well being and safety.”

    NAN

  • Police arrest burglar of Sen. Nwaoboshi’s residence in Asaba

    Police arrest burglar of Sen. Nwaoboshi’s residence in Asaba

    The Police in Delta said they  had arrested  one Emeka Ezeonyi who allegedly broke into the residence of Sen. Peter Nwaoboshi in Asaba and carted  away cash and other valuables.

    The Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO ) in the state, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, said this in a statement on  Tuesday in Asaba.

    According to Aniamaka, the suspect  stole cell phones, laptop computers and cash from the residence of Sen.Nwaoboshi..

    He said the suspect, who hailed from Umuchu village in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra, had confessed to have burgled Sen. Nwaoboshi’s residence.

    Aniamaka said the suspect had also  confessed to partaking in  many  other robberies and burglaries in Asaba, Owerri, Makurdi and Enugu.

    “The Delta Police Command, with effective collaboration of the IGP’s Intelligence Response Team on Oct. 24, 2017 arrested one Emeka Ezeonyi for his involvement in series of burglaries and stealing.

    “Upon his arrest, the suspect confessed to have burgled the residences of many identified prominent personalities in Asaba, Owerri, Makurdi and Enugu metropolis,” he said.

    The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, Mr  Zanna Ibrahim, had commended the officers who arrested the suspect as result of  the effective deployment of tactical intelligence.

    NAN

  • Police nab sex worker for stabbing client to death

    Police nab sex worker for stabbing client to death

    The Police in Delta have arrested a commercial sex worker who allegedly stabbed her client to death during an argument at Destar Hotel, Asaba, Delta, on July 18 .

    The Spokesman of the Police Command in the state, DSP Andrew Aniamaka, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Asaba that the police responded to a distress call from the hotel after the incident.

    “The suspect is currently in police custody.

    “A day after the incident, the “C Division’’ in Asaba carried out preliminary investigation on the case and transferred it to Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

    “As I speak to you, homicide detectives have commenced full investigation into the case with a view to unraveling what actually transpired between the suspect and the victim to establish culpability.”

    The hotel has now been deserted, and attempt to speak with its manager was unsuccessful as he was said to have traveled out of Asaba.

    However, a bar attendant, who preferred anonymity, said the incident had thrown “the stakeholders” into a mourning mood.

    “The sad incident started like a normal argument inside the hotel room, and before we realised it, a man was down with a fatal stab.

    “The incident happened at about 10.45 p.m., so nobody could actually say what led to the fracas.

    One of the few sex workers in the hotel who also spoke anonymously, described the incident as horrible and unfortunate, saying it had brought “our business to a standstill’’.

    “However, I will like to use this opportunity to advise our clients to always respect themselves when they come here.

    “Many of the clients do invite trouble to themselves. I rest my case,” she said.

    The victim was a married man with four children.