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Kogi Governor Ododo Condemns Jungle Justice Amid Rising Tensions in Yagba East

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Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo, has condemned acts of vigilantism following the alleged killing of a Fulani settler in Isanlu, Yagba East Local Government Area. The governor issued a statement on Monday, urging the people of Kogi to uphold the rule of law and refrain from taking justice into their own hands.

In response to the incident, Governor Ododo convened an emergency security meeting in Lokoja on Saturday, aimed at addressing the situation and preventing further violence. The meeting involved community leaders, Fulani settlers, and government officials, with the goal of fostering peace and stability in the area.

Governor Ododo stressed the gravity of vigilantism, stating that individuals responsible for such acts would face the full force of the law. He directed that certain traditional rulers in the affected areas be questioned to uncover the root cause of the conflict, and even suspended one traditional ruler due to their involvement.

The governor called on Isanlu community leaders to caution their people against activities that contribute to insecurity, and urged the identification and handover of criminal elements to law enforcement.

The statement highlighted that the meeting was successful, with both the Isanlu community and Fulani representatives agreeing to the governor’s call for peace. Governor Ododo commended the Fulani community for their restraint in avoiding a reprisal attack, thanking them for their maturity and commitment to peace.

Governor Ododo reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to ensuring the safety of all residents in the state, pledging to tackle criminality regardless of ethnic background.

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Abducted winner of Quranic recitation competition, father, sibling still alive — Katsina govt

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The Katsina State Government has confirmed that Abdulsalam Rabiu-Faskari, the winner of the National Quranic Recitation Competition, along with his father and brother, remains alive but in the custody of their abductors.

This was disclosed in a statement on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango. The trio was kidnapped two days ago while traveling from Katsina to Faskari after being honored by Governor Dikko Radda for Abdulsalam’s exceptional performance in the competition held in Kebbi.

Salisu-Zango refuted reports claiming the victim had been killed, assuring that government intelligence indicates the abductees are alive and in stable condition. As of Friday, the kidnappers were demanding a N30 million ransom.

Governor Radda condemned the abduction, describing it as unfortunate. He assured the public that security agencies are actively working to secure their safe release, urging them to pray for the victims’ freedom. The governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to tackling insecurity in the state.

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Joint patrol team neutralises notorious kidnapper in Nasarawa

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The Nasarawa State Police Command has neutralized a notorious kidnapper, identified as Honour, during a security operation in Akwanga Local Government Area.

SP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Lafia. He revealed that the operation, conducted on Friday at about 10:00 p.m., was a joint effort involving the police, the army, and local vigilantes.

According to Nansel, the suspect, who had been on the police wanted list for multiple kidnapping and robbery offences, was intercepted near the Akwanga Central Mosque while riding a motorcycle. He was fatally shot after attempting to evade arrest.

During the operation, security forces recovered a Beretta pistol and 12 rounds of 9mm live ammunition. Meanwhile, one of the suspect’s accomplices escaped with gunshot wounds, prompting a manhunt for his capture.

The deceased was taken to Akwanga General Hospital Mortuary for a post-mortem examination. Commissioner of Police Shetima Jauro-Mohammed praised the operatives for their professionalism and urged them to sustain their efforts in tackling crime.

The police reiterated their commitment to maintaining law and order, warning criminals to desist from illegal activities or face decisive action.

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N10bn Alleged Loot: SGF Akume’s PA ,Torhile Uchi Turns Chinery

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** as he implicates Sen. Jack Gyado, Shango, Two Reps members, Chia Waya and others

 

As the ongoing probe into the alleged fraudulent activities of the embattled personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF Senator George Akume, Hon. Andrew Torhile Uchi, continues , our correspondent gathered that he has allegedly turned to Chinery dropping prominent individuals names as EFCC widened up its investigations.

Meanwhile, the operative of the Commission on Thursday, granted an administrative bail to his younger brother, Mr. Tersoo Uchi, who was taken into custody over his alleged complicity in the matter.

Our checks reveals that a mind-boggling scandal was exposed via a petition written to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, intimating them about a controversial office opened in the central business district in Abuja, beside the Federal High Court, to engaged on fraudulent consultancy of awarding Ecological contracts to business men and women, boards appointments and other governments favors amounting to billions of Naira.

Further checks also, revealed that the embattled Uchi, so far, has allegedly implicated two elder statesmen, Senator Jack Gyado and Elder Simon Shango, over the sharing of the largesse.

Also, mentioned are two serving members of the House of Representatives ( names withheld), Mr. Chia waya, Prof. Babatunde, Late. Ortaver Abaagu, a serving director in the SGF office and other three close political associates of the secretary to the government of the Federation, SGF Senator George Akume.

Importantly, a highly placed source at the Commission, told our correspondent that, the SGF, was duly notified about the investigations weeks ago, which he personally okayed that it’s must be carried out to enable him cleared his name and office.

The source who quoted the SGF, that he outrightly distanced himself from the alleged fraud that the law must takes its cause without any hindrance and obstructions.

Investigations from the EFCC, indicates that most of the inflows traced to four new generations banks of Mr. Uchi, allegedly raises serious suspicions with the volumes and the traffic its generated, which clearly indicated its were bribes.

Recall that a highly placed source at the Commission, had confirmed to our correspondent on Friday, that the embattled Uchi was invited by the operatives of the Commission on Monday, upon a petition received by the anti-graft agency over Alleged properties he acquired in Abuja, Jos, Makurdi, Gboko and Wannune in Tarka, local government Area of Benue State amounting to over N6 billion.

According to the source, further investigations so far, has revealed that between December 2023 to date the anti-graft agency has been able to trace a whooping N1.6 billion that was allegedly used in buying purch cars through four new generations banks to nine car dealers in Abuja, Kaduna, Lagos, Jos and Makurdi respectively.

The source further added that two Bureau de change operatives are currently been investigated by the Commission, over their alleged involvement in the scam, owing that most of the funds credited to embattled Torhile Andrew Uchi, emanated from their coys.

He said that the Commission is currently working towards getting a court nod to widen the scope of their investigations to the properties in Abuja, Jos and other part of the country to ascertain the source of the income and how the properties were allegedly purchased.

As of the time of filing in this report Mr. Uchi, is still in custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, telling the dreaded operatives of the Commission how he allegedly got the funds which is largely believed to be proceeds from bribes.

He might end up staying in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC beyond 48 hours as recommended by the law, owing the fact that the Commission has secretly secured an injuction to keep him beyond the required days as stipulated by the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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