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  • Biafra Day: Police warn against intimidation of citizens, give distress numbers

    Biafra Day: Police warn against intimidation of citizens, give distress numbers

    The Enugu State Police Command, on Monday, warned pro-Biafra groups against intimidation and harassment of law abiding residents during Biafra Day celebration on Tuesday, May 30.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in Enugu State, SP Ebere Amaraizu, who gave the warning in a statement, called on citizens of the state to disregard the sit-at-home directive.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that various pro-Biafra groups, who are agitating for an independent Biafran State, had issued sit-at-home directive to the people of the South-East and South South regions.

    The group said that the sit-at-home directive was to commemorate the fallen heroes during the Nigeria-Biafra civil war, which started in 1967.

    “The command advises members of the public to disregard such order and go about their normal lawful businesses.

    “The command is also advising the public to watch out for any person or group under any guise who will come to intimidate, threaten or force them to shut down their offices or shops,” he said.

    “The command urge the people to report such threat to nearby police station or alert the command through its distress lines 08032003702, 08075390883,08086671202 and 08098880172.

    “You can also report through the command social media platform of twitter handle POLICENG_ENUGU and Face-book page of NigeriapoliceforceEnugustatecommand.

    “The command in partnership with other sister security agencies and relevant bodies has put in place adequate machinery; as security apparatus have been mobilised to fish out those in this habit and bring them to book,’’ he said.

    Amaraizu, however, advised those intending to carry out this unpatriotic and unlawful act to change from their plan in their own interest.

    According to him, the command in collaboration with sister agencies will not sit and fold its arms to see innocent and law abiding citizens of the state being molested or threatened by any person or group.

  • Police arrest 40 Biafra agitators in Enugu

    Police arrest 40 Biafra agitators in Enugu

    The police in Enugu has confirmed arresting over 40 members of Biafra Independence Movement (BIM) Monday.

    According to spokesman, Superintendent Ebere Amaraizu, they were arrested in different parts of Enugu.

    Amaraizu said they would soon be charged for conduct likely to cause breach of peace in the state.

     

     

  • Police urge Enugu residents to report anybody with gunshot wound

    Police urge Enugu residents to report anybody with gunshot wound

    The Police Command in Enugu State has appealed to residents and hospital personnel to report anybody found with gunshot wound to the nearest police station.

    The command’s Public Relations Officer, (PRO), SP Ebere Amaraizu, made the appeal while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Enugu.

    Amaraizu said the call became necessary because the command had been on the trail of bandits who escaped with gunshot wounds after a gun battle with its men.

    He said the policemen engaged its operatives in gun battle in Lomalinda axis of Independence Layout, Amorji Nike, Trans-Ekulu and Opi-Nsukka area of the state.

    According to him, the robbers fled with gunshot wounds “due to the superior fire power of the police’’.

    “The command is appealing for relevant information from residents, doctors as well as hospital owners/operators about anybody with wound suspected to be from gunshot.

    “The information should be reported promptly to the nearest police station or the command.

    “Members of the public can report through the command distress call numbers of 08032003702 and 08098880172.

    “The information given will be treated as confidential and the identity of the informant protected,’’ he said.

    Amaraizu said that the command had upgraded its strategies to ensure safety and security of law-abiding members of the public.

    He said, the command had entered into partnership with sister security agencies to reduce crime in the state.

     

  • Police begin shooting exercise in Enugu

    Police begin shooting exercise in Enugu

    The Police Command in Enugu State will on Saturday begin its 2017 shooting range training and re-training exercise.

    The Command’s Spokesman, SP Ebere Amaraizu, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Enugu that the exercise would include musketry and unarmed combat.

    Amaraizu said that the exercise would take place at the command’s shooting range site located behind the Superior Police Officers Mess at Agbani Road in Enugu.

    “Members of the public are advised not to panic or entertain fear during the event as it is a routine exercise embarked upon by the command for its personnel.

    “To this end, residents of the axis are advised to stay away from the shooting range zone to avoid any injury,’’ he said.

    He said that the exercise would last for some months.

    NAN reports that the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Danmallam Mohammed, had always stressed the importance of training and re-training of police officers and men for competence and pro-activeness.

     

  • Police arrest killers of Enugu deputy governor’s orderly

    Police arrest killers of Enugu deputy governor’s orderly

    The police in Enugu have arrested the killers of the orderly to the deputy governor, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo.

    The orderly, Sgt Helen Sunday was shot dead last week by unknown gunmen after she was dropped on her way back home by an official car.

    A police bulletin issued Tuesday by the Enugu police spokesman, Ebere Amaraizu ‎said:”Suspects identified as Emmanuel Onyeabor  and Kanu Oti were picked a day after the incident at their various hideouts of Lomalinda Independence layout axis and Amorji Nike axis of Abakpa in Enugu East Local Government Area after a serious gun duel which left suspects fatally injured and   while some of the gang members escaped with gunshot wounds”.

    According to the bulletin, the police have spread its dragnet with a view to arresting the fleeing members of the gang.

    The command has requested from “members of the public and hospital operators about information concerning anyone with wounds suspected to be that of bullet.”

    According to Amarizu, the arrested suspects have confessed to the crime ‎”but regretted their actions having revealed that their motive was to rob their victims and that the resistance of the deceased brought about their shooting her on the head at close range.”

    Recovered from suspects after engaging them at their hideouts was the deceased’s infinix phone amongst other items.

     

  • Enugu deputy governor’s orderly shot dead

    Enugu deputy governor’s orderly shot dead

    The orderly to the deputy governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo was Tuesday night shot dead by unknown gunmen.

    The orderly, a police sergeant, whose name was given as Helen Sunday was shot at the usual place she drops at the Trans Ekulu area of Enugu after the day’s business few seconds after the official car zoomed off.

    The assailants, according to sources, took away her hand bag containing valuable items.

    Police sources ruled out assassination, but said “she was at the wrong place at the wrong time”.

    Enugu state police spokesman, Ebere Amaraizu confirmed the story.

    According to Amarizu, the deceased, who hails from Benue state, was “allegedly  attacked and killed around Trans Ekulu axis of Enugu on her way  back from work by yet to be identified person/persons over a yet to be established reason and motive.

    He said: “it is very unfortunate and painful news; we have commenced investigation and manhunt on all those behind the barbaric act.  ‎

    Amarizu added “If you look at what happened, it is painful and sad to hear that aide to deputy governor was shot dead on her way back after daily activities. “We can’t really say exactly what happened now but we are trying to find out.”

    No arrest has been made.

     

  • Crime Busters pushing to enter Pro-League Division – Team Manager

    The Team Manager of Crime Busters FC, Enugu, Ebere Amaraizu, says the club is going through reformation to achieve its target of gaining promotion to the Pro-League Division.

    The club will play its first match in the ongoing 2016/2017 Nationwide League One (NLO-1) against Enyimba Feeders FC at the Aba Stadium on May 12.

    Amaraizu disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Enugu that the club had made preparation to play this season well to gain promotion to the Pro-League.

    “All hands are on deck as every match in this season will be taken seriously.

    “We have charged players and coaches to live up to their billings as the club is going through series of internal reformation to meet its set target.’’

    He said that players to be featured by the club would be U-19 as directed by the league board and approved by congress.

    Amaraizu, who is director in-charge of South-East clubs in the NLO board, noted that no over-age players would be allowed in the club in line with the standard set by the board.

    NAN reports that the friendly match played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Saturday between Crime Busters and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence FC ended 1-0 in favour of the police team

  • Police arrest two kidnap suspects in Enugu

    The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers, who disguised as cattle rearers on the outskirt of Akpugo community near Enugu.

    The command’s spokesman, Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, said on Saturday that the suspects were arrested after a gun duel on April 11.

    “The feat was achieved by a painstaking operation after the police received information on the hideout of the criminals in a thick bush outside the community,” the police spokesman said.

    Amaraizu said preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects were from Kaduna and Bauchi States.

    He added: “It was gathered that suspects had allegedly at gun point, abducted one Mr. Amobi Chibuoke, a passenger and a driver Mr. Johnson Agah on March 18 and demanded for N10 million ransom which was later reduced to N4 million.”

    The police spokesman said the victims were abducted on Amagunze-Ezza Road while returning from a traditional marriage in Ezza Agu in Ebonyi.

    Amaraizu said the victims revealed that they were fed with rice once daily and blindfolded throughout their stay with the abductors.

    “Meanwhile a full scale investigation has commenced into the incident as the suspects, with bullet wounds, are receiving medical attention to enable them recover quickly,’’ he said.

    NAN

  • Police arrest two robbery suspects in Enugu

    The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of two robbery suspects in Agbani community near Enugu.

    The command’s Police Public Relations (PPRO), Mr. Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Enugu.

    He said the police recovered from the suspects a locally made revolver and a CRV Honda Jeep with registration number DK 819 ENU.

    Amaraizu said the suspects were arrested on Friday, following a tip off.

    The PPRO said, “Police operatives acting on intelligence information raided a hotel identified as Classique hotel located at Agbani in Nkanu West local government area of Enugu State.”

    He added that the suspects were being investigated, and assured that police was determined to rid the state of criminals.

    NAN

  • Man who killed his uncle blames the devil – Police

    The Enugu State Police Command, on Wednesday, announced the arrest of  a man, Daniel Ekemezie, for allegedly killing his uncle, Pa Patrick Odoh (83), over  land dispute.

    The command’s spokesman, Mr Ebere Amaraizu, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, adding that the suspect blamed the devil for his action.

    Amaraizu said  that the killing  happened at Ukpata community in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of the state.

    He said  that police acting on intelligence  promptly nabbed the suspect who confessed what  transpired between him and his late uncle.

    The suspect also said that he and his uncle had been locked  in a protracted land dispute.

    According to the suspect, on March 4, 2017 at 8 p.m. he, Ekemezie alias Bakassi and a father of two, left his house in Ukpata community and headed to his uncle’s place, Pa Odoh place, who was believed to be about 83 years.

    “On getting to the place, I woke my uncle up and tied his mouth with cloth to avoid him shouting,  while I  whisked him quietly that evening to Iyimkpafu/Ofiakputu forest in our community.

    “I tied him on the tree with rope and left him till March 8, 2017.

    “When I discovered after five days  that he was dead, I buried him in a shallow grave,” Amaraizu quoted the suspect as confessing to the police investigation team.

    Amaraizu said that the suspect has  been helping the police in their investigation. According to him, the suspect  led  police operatives to the grave, where the  decomposed corpse of late Pa Odoh was recovered on  4 April  2017.

    “The suspect is regretting his evil act which he blamed on  the devil,” he said.