Today's Headlines: Bayelsa Poll: I won’t spill blood to retain gov seat — Gov Diri; Ohanaeze Asks Tinubu To Free Kanu
Bayelsa poll: I won’t spill blood to retain gov seat— Diri
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Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has vowed that he will not spill blood to retain his office ahead of the November 11, governorship election in the state.
He spoke at Ogbolomabiri after assessing the security situation in neighbouring Bassambiri in Nembe Local Government Area of the state, weekend.
Men of the police Strategic Weapons and Tactical, SWAT, team and some non-state actors in military camouflage on August 12 invaded Bassambiri community on the orders of the acting Inspector General of Police.
Some persons suffered gunshot injuries as a result of the invasion while many others were displaced.
Addressing the displaced Bassambiri indigenes at the King Koko Square at Ogbolomabiri, the governor said anyone who sacrifices the lives of the people in order to gain political power does not deserve to lead the state.
Diri, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, expressed concern over the health and welfare of the displaced people, noting that every life in Bassambiri or Ogbolomabiri was important to him.
He reassured them that his administration woud do everything humanly possible to restore peace and order in the Nembe communities.
He said: “I will not spill one life to retain my office because every life is important to me.
Anyone who wants to be governor should not sacrifice any of you to become governor.
Ohanaeze Asks Tinubu To Free Kanu
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The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has for the umpteenth time called on President Bola Tinubu to unconditionally release leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu.
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation at the weekend declared its readiness to sign an indemnity agreement for the Federal Government to free the detained self-determination agitator.
This is as the group plans to honour some Igbo heroes and special allies of Ndigbo at the 2023 Igbo Day celebration in Enugu in September.
Chairman of the Central Planning Committee for the 2023 Igbo Day, Prof. Fred Eze disclosed that the event will be chaired by foremost Igbo philanthropist, Prince Arthur Eze.
Details from Ohanaeze’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Alex Ogbonnia listed those to be bestowed with the post-humous awards to include Nigeria’s first President, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe; first Nigerian Military General and Head of State, Maj. Gen. J. T. U. Aguiyi-Ironsi; head ofsState of defunct Republic of Biafra, Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu; second Republic Vice President, Dr. Alex. Ekwueme; Governor of Eastern Region, Dr. Akan.
EFCC arrests five for forging ONSA, AGF letterheads
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five people for allegedly using forged letterheads of the Offices of the National Security Adviser and the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to fraudulently obtain money from unsuspecting members of the public.
This was disclosed in a statement by EFCC spokesperson Wilson Uwujaren on Monday.
The suspects are Bashir Ladan, Yakubu Hamza Mohammed, Mohammed Bello, Adamu Ibrahim, and Steven Anom.
According to the statement, the suspects allegedly conspired and used the letterheads to produce fake employment and recommendation letters for a fee for unsuspecting members of the public.
The suspects will be charged in court as soon as the investigation is concluded, the statement added.
Military taskforce nabs 17 criminals across 3 states
The military taskforce responsible for the maintenance of peace in Plateau, Bauchi, and Southern Kaduna, code-named tion Safe Haven (OPSH), said on Monday it has arrested 17 criminal suspects in connection with murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
It also said that during the aforementioned operation, troops recovered arms, ammunition, and illicit drugs.
This was disclosed by OPSH spokesman, Captain Oya James, in Jos, the capital of Plateau.
He said: “Troops of tion Safe Haven (OPSH) on tion Hakorin Damisa IV from August 21 to 28, 2023, arrested 17 criminal suspects in connection with murder, kidnapping, and armed robbery, as well as recovered arms, ammunition, and illicit drugs.
“The troops arrested five murder suspects for killing Joshua Deme on his farm at Kassa village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Troops also carried out a sting operation at Jagindi Tasha village in Jema’a LGA, Kaduna State, where a suspected kidnapper, Baba Yusuf Habu, who has been on the wanted list of OPSH, was arrested.
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