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Nov

2024

Tha Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities And Governor Otti’s Vision For A peaceful And Prosperous ABIA State

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, News Flash, Security

The Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas Realities and Governor Otti's Vision for a Peaceful and Prosperous Abia State The complexities of the Middle East, particularly the Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas dynamics, often seem worlds away from the concerns of Abia State, Nigeria. However, despite the geographical distance, there is a common thread that runs through both contexts: the desire for peace and security. In the Middle East, the Iran-Hezbollah-Hamas realities have created a complex web of tensions and conflicts. The humanitarian costs of these conflicts have been devastating, with innocent civilians often caught in the crossfire. For instance, according to the United Nations, the conflict in Syria…

Nov

2024

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Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Honours EFCC Invitation, Lands In Custody

Crime, News Flash, Politics, Security

Ex-Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello Lands In EFCC Custody Former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has again honoured the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over alleged misappropriation of funds. It was gathered from sources close to the EFCC that he went to the office with his lawyers on Tuesday and not with the current Governor of Kogi State, Usman Ododo. This followed the Supreme Court judgment which dismissed states’ case on the constitutionality of the anti-graft agency. It was also reliably gathered that the former governor drove himself in a black Hilux to the EFCC office…

Nov

2024

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Governor Otti To Rejig Security Architecture, Vows To Deal With Criminals

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

GOVERNOR OTTI TO REJIG SECURITY ARCHITECTURE, VOWS TO DEAL WITH CRIMINALS. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti says his government has resolved to rejig the security architecture of the State. Addressing the press after an emergency security council meeting in response to the recent attacks on security personnel in the State, Governor Otti said that they have taken a decision to smoke out criminal elements in the State. "We have all sat down to look at the security architecture of the State and I am happy that we have resolved to rejig the security architecture to ensure that something like…

Nov

2024

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Political Critique: Is Governor Otti’s Inaugural Promises A Far Cry From Reality In Terms Of Security?

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

Political Critique: Is Governor Otti's Inaugural Promises a Far Cry from Reality in terms of Security? With the violence that erupted yesterday in Ohafia, and the flurry of critisms, which by the way is normal, I thought it wise to explain some salient issues raised by an author shared by Esteemed friend. Secondly, I must express sympathy and solidarity with the family of the slain police man. I pray the colleague recovers fast. It is my sincere prayers that violence will be a thing of the past. Thirdly, to our admirable friends who critice the governor at every given opportunity.…

Nov

2024

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Why Are They Afraid Of Reliable Intelligence: A Rejoinder To John Okiyi’s ‘Only A Failing Government Blames Opposition For Insecurity’ – By Ukoha Njoku Ukoha (CPS To Gov. Otti)

Abia State, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Crime, News Flash, Security

WHY ARE THEY AFRAID OF RELIABLE INTELLIGENCE: A REJOINDER TO JOHN OKIYI'S 'ONLY A FAILING GOVERNMENT BLAMES OPPOSITION FOR INSECURITY.' 'A wicked person flees when no one is chasing him, but righteous people are as bold as lions' - Proverbs 28:1 The guilty they say is afraid. Why would Chief John Okiyi Kalu, the c-in-c of the remnants of the bitter and desperate deflated Abia PDP go on rampage for a Press Release by the Media Aide of the Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti with the caption, "Promoters of Violence and Insecurity in Abia will Pay a…

Nov

2024

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Abia State CP Danladi Isa Leads Rescue Team In Operation To Apprehend Attackers Of Police Officers On Duty

Crime, News Flash, Security

PRESS RELEASE20/11/2024 CP Danladi Isa Leads Rescue Team in Operation to Apprehend Attackers of Police Officers on Duty Today, 20/11/ 2024, the Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, led an operation along Asaga Road by Terry Key in Ohafia and Ohafia axis in a bid to apprehend the hoodlums who ambushed and attacked officers on patrol duty at about 07:30hrs. .The hoodlums, unable to withstand the firepower of the police officers, fled the scene after their attack was repelled. During the operation led by the CP, ASP Etim Obungha was successfully rescued unhurt. Corporal Chukwu Odoemelam, who…

Nov

2024

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PRESS RELEASE: Attack On Police Officers In Umuahia – CP ABIA State

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security

PRESS RELEASE18/11/2024 Attack on Police Officers in Umuahia, CP Abia State 1 . On 17/11/2024, at about 20:30hrs, two police officers, from the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 4, Makurdi Inspector Dunna Jatau and Inspector Bala Mohammed assigned to Honorable Ginger Onwusibe, a member of the House of Representatives representing the Nsiala-Ngwa North/South constituency, were ambushed by armed assailants while on official duty in Umuahia. 2.The officers were in a Police Toyota Hilux vehicle after accompanying and dropping off the Honorable in Umuahia. On their way, near Umuahia South Local Government Area Secretariat in Ubakala, their vehicle was intercepted by…

Nov

2024

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Prayers Prevented Exchange Rate From Reaching N10,000 Per Dollar – Pastor Adeboye

CBN/Commercial Banking, Security

Prayers Prevented Exchange Rate From Reaching N10,000 Per Dollar” – Pastor Adeboye The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Pastor Enoch Adeboye has said without divine intervention, the exchange rate could have soared to ₦10,000 to $1. Speaking during the Special Holy Ghost Congress in Abuja, Adeboye linked Nigeria’s financial struggles to its heavy reliance on fuel imports, despite being a significant oil-producing nation. He criticised the billions spent on refineries that remain non-functional, forcing the country to depend on imported petrol. Addressing the contentious removal of fuel subsidies, Adeboye remarked that the decision angered those…

Nov

2024

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Gov. Otti Receives Graduands Of Nigeria Police Academy, Charges Then To Work Hard

Abia State, Good Governance, News Flash, Security

GOV. OTTI RECEIVES GRADUANDS OF NIGERIA POLICE ACADEMY, CHARGES THEM TO WORK HARD. Abia State Governor has charged graduands of the Nigerian Police Academy to work hard and contribute to the security of the country. Governor Otti gave the charge in his Nvosi Isialangwa South LGA country home while receiving in audience 15 Abia indigenes who graduated recently from the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano. He advised them to exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their duties. The Governor while congratulating them on passing out in flying colours, warned them against cutting corners and urged them to remain good ambassadors of…

Nov

2024

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Abia State Police Command Strengthens Collaboration With PCRC To Enhance Community Security

Abia State, Crime, News Flash, Security

Abia State Police Command Strengthens Collaboration with PCRC to Enhance Community Security Today, 7/11/2024 The Commissioner of Police Abia State Command, CP Danladi Isa, met with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), led by the state Chairman Chief Iheanyi Igboañulam (Kpakpando Ndigbo Dum), at the Command Headquarters. CP Danladi emphasized the importance of community policing, and encouraged ongoing partnership between PCRC and the police. He assured that officers have been strategically placed to address security concerns of the state, and urged the reporting of crimes without bias. He further highlighted that all complaints should be directed appropriately. PCRC members expressed…