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The Enugu State police command has said that its operatives, serving in Anti-Cultism Tactical Squad, have killed two hoodlums during an intelligence-guided raid of a suspected IPOB/ESN criminal hideout in Akwuke community of Enugu South Local Government Area of the state.

The raid, which according to the spokesman of the command, Daniel Ndukwe, took place at on Saturday, March 30, at about 2:30 a.m, was in pursuance of the Easter proactive and crime prevention strategies devised by the state Commissioner of Police, Kanayo Uzuegbu.

Ndukwe however disclosed that the operatives were met with resistance from the renegades, who opened fire upon sighting them, but they were subdued by the superior firepower of the operatives.

“Two of the criminal elements were neutralized, while others escaped with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. One AK-47 rifle, one submachine gun (SMG), one stainless pump-action gun (PAG), 27 live and 23 expended rounds of 7.62 mm caliber ammunition were recovered after the raid.

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“Also recovered are five live cartridges, and a small blue-colored Gideon New Testament bible used to conceal objects suspected to be charm.

“A preliminary investigation reveals that the breech number of the recovered AK-47 was wiped off and that the criminal elements are responsible for several attacks and carting away of police officers rifles, as the rifle’s magazine bore the Nigeria Police Force colour. Further discreet investigations are ongoing”, he said.

Meanwhile, the commissioner of police, while commending the operatives for the operational feat, has reaffirmed the command’s unwavering commitment to rid Enugu State of unrepentant criminals. 

He, however, solicited the continued support of the citizenry, while urging them and owners of medical facilities, in particular, to report persons found with gunshot wounds to the police.

Police have arrested father and son identified as Chizoke Obiadada, 54, and Micheal Obiadada, 17, for allegedly beating a ponmo seller identified as Tope Owoade, 43; an action that resulted in the latter’s death.

It was learnt that an altercation erupted between the woman and her assailants, who happened to be her neighbours, and it snowballed into a fight when she attempted to stop them from sitting on a table she uses for selling ponmo.

It was further gathered that during the fight, the Obiadadas allegedly attacked the woman, hitting her with multiple blows and inflicting her with injuries.

She died hours later following profuse bleeding from her womb and private part, according to Superintendent of Police (SP) Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident in a release yesterday.

SP Odutola said the incident occurred on March 28 and was reported to the police the following day by the husband of the deceased, Mr. Isiaka Owoade.

“The Divisional Police Officer of OGIJO has received a complaint from one Isiaka Owoade “m” a husband of one Tope Owoade now deceased.

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 “He narrated that on the 29th of March, 2024 when he returned from a journey, his late wife informed him that the previous day which was the 28th of March, 2024, at about 2030hrs, one Chizoke Obiadada “m”54 years and his son one Micheal Obiadada “m” 17 years, his known neighbours beat his wife and hit her with fist blows, beating her up mercilessly and inflicting fatal injuries on his wife, which resulted in her bleeding severely from the womb and in her private part when she cautioned the duo not to sit on the work table she uses in selling edible animal skin.

“He stated that his wife was rushed to Main Frame private hospital and Kunle Hospital Atan Agowa, but she was rejected.

“He further stated that his wife gave up the ghost while she was being taken to a government hospital.

“Immediately the report was taken, the Divisional Police Officer arrested the culprits and they are currently undergoing preliminary investigations.

Ondo Police Command said it was in talks with the military authorities with a view to identify the soldier who stabbed a trader to death.

Spokesman for the Ondo Police SPlllloo Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, who confirmed the killing of the trader said the culprit would be arrested

The trader, Ezeani Ebuka, 27, was reportedly stabbed on Saturday during a fracas.

His colleagues who had shops at the Arakale area of Akure staged a protest demanding justice.

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They alleged that the soldiers stormed the area after they were mobilised to forcefully collect some money from a trader he paid for a service.

It was gathered that an argument ensued which led a the fracas and subsequent stabbing of Ebuka by a yet-to-be identified soldier.

One of traders said the soldiers beat family members of the late trader to coma.

The killing led to protest by the traders  who blocked the road demanding justice and arrest of the soldier.

Imo Police Command has arrested a notorious kidnapper allegedly responsible for the kidnap of prominent citizens in the State. 

Also arrested is a deadly cultist on the command’s wanted list due to heinous crimes he committed in the State. 

Imo Police spokesman Henry Okoye said that the suspected serial kidnapper, Richard Ebony aka (Linking), ‘m’ 28yrs, was arrested in his hideout at Agbala in Owerri North LGA of Imo State, by operatives of the Command’s Anti Kidnapping Unit (Tiger Base). 

He said that the operatives apprehended the suspect after an intense follow-up to a diligently gathered data tracking analysis by the operatives. 

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“One automatic pump action gun loaded with six rounds of live ammunition was recovered from the suspect

“On interrogation, he said the suspect has confessed to being the gang leader of a deadly kidnapping syndicate terrorizing the good people of Imo State and admitted to have masterminded 13 different kidnapping attacks in the State including the kidnap of the following individuals, 1). a 79-year-old Mrs Iren Okereafor, on 12/06/2018, 2). Mrs Victoria Uwanwa, on 12/11/2019, 3). Uchenna Iroakazi, on 6/12/2019, 4). Justina Nwanna on 20/05/2018, and other prominent individuals.”

On the other hand,  one Chukwuemeka Peter Ekechi, ‘m’, a suspected deadly cultist was arrested on 28/03/2024, in a well-coordinated strike by the operatives of Nekede Divisional Headquarters Crack Squad Unit, who were complimented by the local vigilantes.

He said that Chukwuemeka confessed to being a member of the Black Axe Confraternity and is assisting in the ongoing investigation.

The Police in Anambra says it has raided and destroyed a a camp operated by suspected criminal gangs in the forest of Ogbunka, Orumba South Local Government of the State.

The raid came barely 24 hours after yet to be identified arsonists attacked a Police Divisional Headquarters in Neni, Anaocha Local Government Area.

SP Tochukwu Ikenga, Police Public Relations Officer in Anambra disclosed this in Awka on Saturday.

The police spokesperson said the joint forces operation led by the Police was part of the effort to hunt down the attackers.

Ikenga said six Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) primed for attacks  and two Walkie Talkies were recovered from the camps during the operation.

He said the raid on the forests in search of insurgents and their camps was ongoing with a view to eliminating  the terrorists; rescuing abducted victims and recovering firearms and stolen vehicles in their possession.

“Yesterday,  March 29, the joint security force raided the forests of Ogbunka in Orumba South and found scattered camps of the insurgents. 

“Also recovered were substantial  food and groceries supplies.

“All the camps were subsequently destroyed to deny the insurgents bases for launching of attacks.

Ikenga said the  Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Aderemi Adeoye, had assured the people of adequate security while wishing them happy Easter.

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He called on citizens to cooperate with the Police in identifying hideouts of insurgents who were working to destabilise the State.

“The CP assures that the Police will jealously protect the sources of its information to protect informers from harm.

” He prays that the Peace of Christ which passes all understanding reigns across the length and breadth of the State,” he said.

(NAN)

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command on Thursday, March 28, deployed over two thousand officers ahead of the Easter celebration. 

The FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Benneth Igweh urged residents to give the police operatives the utmost cooperation, as the deployment is solely aimed at ensuring the safety of the populace.

Igweh also called on the Christian faithful in FCT, as they join others around the world in the celebration to embrace the virtues of the festivity, while reassuring the populace of his commitment to ensure the safety of all and sundry.

A statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josphine Adeh said: “The FCT Police Command in anticipation of the Easter celebration, has proactively deployed human and material resources at the Command’s disposal across the nooks and crannies of the Federal Capital Territory.

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“The deployment which is characterized by visibility policing and the deployment of explosive ordinance devices (EOD) experts at various places of worship and event centres, raids on identified black spots, uncompleted buildings/shanties, stop and search, Vehicular/foot patrol is aimed at ensuring that residents of FCT enjoy a peaceful and serene atmosphere, before, during and after the Easter celebration.

“Residents are therefore urged to be vigilant and take advantage of the Police emergency lines to report suspicious activities through 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, 07057337653 PCB: 09022222352, CRU: 08107314192.”

Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetekun, has launched Police Community Relations Committee Monitoring Unit (PMU), urging it to abide by standards.

Egbetokun, who addressed members after a five-week training, said with PCRC growing in the last 40 years, there should be a mechanism to curb excesses and ensure standards in the association.

Force Spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, who stood in for Egbetekun, lauded PCRC for assisting in ideologies and principles of community policing.

Egbetokun said PCRC has been supportive but there was need to be mindful of mutation of deviant behaviour, which necessitated formation of the unit.

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He said: “In every society and organisation, there are deviants, so it won’t be unexpected that there could be members who will exhibit tendencies not in conformity with the purpose PCRC was set up…

“As members of PMU, you will face challenges because you will step on toes, you will encounter segregation because you cannot fight corruption and not expect corruption to fight back.”

Egbetekun enjoined members to live above board, saying: “Your action or inaction could damage the police.”

He assured them of the backing of his office, and the police.

“You will not be working in isolation; you will work with our field officers …” he said.

PCRC National Chair, Mogaji Olaniyan, described the unit as a national asset because of its role in monitoring and mentoring PCRC members.