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  • Two die, presiding officer abducted in Anambra

    Two persons lost their lives in a cult clash involving two rival factions in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

    The clash involved Black Axe and Vickings Confraternity took place during the House of Assembly elections in Anambra state.

    The police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident in a statement, also said a female presiding officer, one Meniri Njideka, of Nawfia, was allegedly abducted at Afor market square unit Mbaukwu in Awka South LGA.

    He said the officer was later rescued and treated at the Police Clinic, Awka and discharged.

    He further disclosed that three suspects were arrested and a locally made Pistol with four live ammunition recovered in the shooting in Agulu township polling unit.

    Mohammed said: “There are isolated cases recorded in some areas such as shooting incidents and disruption of voting at Agulu township polling unit where three suspects were arrested and a locally made Pistol with four live ammunition recovered.

    “There was another shooting incident also at Nwanebo Primary School 1 and 2 inside Immaculate Catholic Berth Church premises Ula in Ekwulobia involving two private security guards of the church following a scuffle.

    “One of the security guard namely Ngozi Goodwill short his colleague one MO Justses Anyadike ‘m’aged 26 years on his leg.”

    “The pallets of the expanded cartridges also brushed five other persons who came to vote at the polling booth and sustained minor injuries and were treated.

    “The Principal suspects were arrested and two Pump Action, seven live cartridges and one expanded cartridge were recovered.

    “There was also an isolated incident of cult clash of two rival factions Black Axe and Vickings Confraternity leading to the death of two yet to be identified persons at Obosi.

    “Case under investigation and efforts being intensified to apprehend fleeing suspects.”

    The PPRO listed other offences recorded during the election to include thuggery at Nri in Anaocha LGA, Umouji ward in Ogidi and Ntege where the Command responded promptly and effected arrest at the above-mentioned scenes.

    “Meanwhile, a total number of 47 persons were arrested for various offences ranging from disruption of elections, malicious damage, thuggery, assault, and unlawful possession of Firearm.

    “Exhibits recovered includes 2 double barrel guns, 1 locally made pistol, 4 life ammunition, 3 expanded ammunition, 1 Toyota Hilux, 1 L300 Bus, 291 Ballot papers, 1 motorcycle, dry leave suspected to be Indian hemp, Cash Sum of #173,420

    “All suspects have been transferred to CIID Awka for discreet investigation after which they would be charged to Court for prosecution,” he added.

  • Polls: Security agents uncover six flash points in Anambra

    Ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, security agencies in Anambra said they had uncovered six major flash points in the state.

    Mr Rabiu Ladodo, Commissioner of Police in charge of security in the conduct of the general elections in Anambra, disclosed this at a news conference on Thursday in Awka.

    Flanked by heads of other security agencies, Ladodo named the flash points as Ogidi, Obosi, Nnewi, Onitsha, Ajali and Ihiala.

    He said that identification of the black spots were made possible by the cooperation of security agencies with police.

    He, however, announced that adequate security arrangements had been made to ensure that the elections were peaceful in all communities in the state.

    The commissioner called on politicians, especially candidates vying for positions, to play by the rules.

    He also appealed to community leaders to advise their subjects against involvement in any act capable of affecting the exercise negatively.

    ”On our part as security agents, we will be professional in the discharge of our duties”, he said.

    Ladodo also called on the public to massively participate in the elections, adding that enough arrangements had been made by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to make the polls hitch-free.

    ”On my arrival in Awka Thursday, I went straight to Central Bank of Nigeria where the sensitive materials for the elections were distributed to all the local government areas.

    ”The brief I got from the INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner showed that all the 21 local governments have received their materials, and with the support of security personnel we hope to have smooth elections,” he said.

  • Obi campaigns in Obosi, Nkpor, others

    The Atiku/Obi campaign yesterday went round major towns in Anambra State to convince people on the need to vote Abubakar Atiku as president.

    Obi who walked around markets on foot with his followers, appealed to voters to be part of the “new dawn sweeping across the country like harmattan fire, the dawn of Atiku presidency”.

    The former governor regretted the near absence of Federal Government in towns visited, and told the people that like other major cities in Nigeria, they would be taken care of by Atiku’s Presidency.

    In Nnewi, Obi said: “I can tell you that during the study of the problems of different towns in Nigeria, which Atiku commissioned for over three years, it was discovered that the major problem of Nnewi is power, and I can tell you that going by Atiku’s work plan, that problem will be solved.”

    He thanked people like Innoson, Cutix Cable and Chikason for remaining steadfast in industrialisation despite harsh policies, and assured them of better deals under Atiku. According to him, the revival of of power would help to resuscitate many Nnewi moribund industries

    In Obosi, Obi told traders at Ngbuka that the Federal Government under Atiku would reduce tax and introduce other measures to encourage them.

  • Mysterious fire kills three children in Anambra

    Police in Anambra have confirmed the death of three children following an outbreak of a mysterious fire in Obosi, Idemili Area of the state on Thursday.

    A police statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Haruna Mohammed, explained that the incident took place at about 2:15 p.m. at High Tension School Road, Ugwuagba Obosi.

    It said that two short containers used as shop and apartment along High Tension School Road, Ugwuagba-Obosi were gutted by fire whose cause was yet to be ascertained.

    ”Consequently, the owner of affected containers, one Blessing Nwafor, was not around at the time of incident.

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    ”Sadly, Nwafor reportedly left three of her Children inside the container and they were all burnt beyond recognition,” he said.

    The statement added that police patrol team attached to Awada Division, led by one CSP Tony Adeyi, rushed to the scene, cordoned off the area and removed the charred remains of the victims.

    He said that the remains of the trio had been deposited at hospital mortuary for autopsy after they were certified dead by a medical doctor in Obosi.

    He said police had commenced investigation to ascertain circumstances of the incident.

  • Man commits suicide in Anambra

    …as woman pours hot water on 11-year old son

     

    A 19-year old man has committed suicide in his room in Mmakwum village, Obosi in Idemili local council area of Anambra State.

    The deceased, identified as Prince Chigozie, was said to have been found hung dead in his room by his father.

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    The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Haruna, who confirmed the report in a statement, said the case was being investigated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident.

    “One Uche Gbughemobi of Mmakwum village Obosi, on the 30/8/2018, at about 1300hrs, reported at Obosi Division, how he found his son hanged dead in his room.

    “Scene was visited, photograph obtained and victim was taken to Crown hospital Obosi where he was confirmed dead by the medical doctor,” he said.

    In a related case, a woman allegedly poured hot water on her 11-year old biological son, Chiemerie Anyalebechi, in Ozubulu, Ekwusigo local council area of the state.

    The suspect, identified as Ifeoma, was said to have carried out the dastardly act around 9.30am while the victim was fast asleep.

    The Police spokesperson, Mohammed Haruna, who also confirmed the incident, said the victim is presently recuperating at the Ezehinne Health centre, Ozubulu where he was immediately rushed to for medical attention.

    He said Police Patrol team attached to Ozubulu division had since visited the scene of the incident.

    Mohammed said the suspect has been arrested, adding that the case was under investigation.

     

  • Peller, Obosi, others on Jack Daniel’s Lynchburg trip

    Seven key members of the Nigerian nightclub and entertainment industry have been selected by owners of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel for a weeklong trip to their Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

    The trip will afford them the opportunity of having a customised barrel of the product for their hangouts, as they will personally hand-select their choice of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel with the Master Distiller and Master Taster of the product.

    The trip is anchored on the company’s ‘Buy The Barrel Program’, and those selected for the event are, Frank Okamigbo of The Place LoungeLekki by Papas; Charles Okpaleke, Partnering Owner, Play Abuja; Shina Peller, CEO of Quilox Night Club& Aquila Group; Ibukun Shoboyede and Niran Odulana, co-owners of Road Runners Night Club; Abubakar Atodo Isah, co-owner of Caribbean Lounge Abuja and Chris Ubosi, MD, Megaletrics Limited, mother company to The Beat FM, Classic FM and Naija FM.

    With the barrels and bottles specially customised according to their specifications, there is no doubt they will be bringing class and uniqueness to their outfits, as the entertainment and nightlife industry is experiencing a boom.

    While away, they are expected to meet with Jack Daniel’s master distiller, Jeff Arnett, for a private tour of the grounds where they will learn about the history of the brand and will also experience a personal tasting session by the distillery’s master taster, Chris Fletcher.

    One barrel is specially selected out of every 100 barrels by the Master Distiller Jeff Arnett, and set aside to mature in the highest reaches of the Jack Daniel’s barrelhouse where dramatic temperature changes cause the colour and taste to deepen further creating a smooth, one-of-a-kind flavour and robust taste. Every barrel selected gives the whiskey a different flavour and that’s why it’s hard to find two bottles of Single Barrel the same.