Police Operatives Raid Kidnappers' Den In Enugu, Kill Two Suspects, Rescue Victim

The operatives also rescued one victim and recovered their weapons, according to a statement on Friday, by the Command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.

Operatives from the Enugu State Police Command, in their ongoing battle against kidnapping, killed two suspected kidnappers during a raid on their hideout on Thursday.

The operatives also rescued one victim and recovered their weapons, according to a statement on Friday, by the Command's spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe.

Ndukwe said, "On October 17, 2024, around 8pm, operatives from the Enugu State Police Command's Anti-Kidnapping, Distress Response and Special Intervention Squads, raided a kidnappers' hideout in Nokpa-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, following a diligently gathered actionable intelligence.

"Upon the operatives' arrival, the kidnappers opened fire, prompting a return of fire. In the process, two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with varying degrees of gunshot injuries."

He revealed a manhunt for the fleeing suspects and others linked to the syndicate had been launched, noting that Enugu State would no longer be safe for the criminals and their collaborators.

He added, "A male victim, identified as the personal assistant (PA) to a public figure (names withheld), kidnapped by the gang on September 27, 2024, in Trans-Ekulu, Enugu, was rescued unharmed.

"During the operation, the police recovered one G-3 rifle, two AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and one hundred and twenty-five rounds of live ammunition.

"Preliminary investigations reveal that this criminal group had demanded a ransom of N40,000,000 for the release of the victim. The group is also found to be responsible for several kidnappings within Enugu metropolis and its environs.

"Some of their members had previously been arrested and arraigned in court, with firearms and ammunition recovered from them."

Ndukwe also disclosed that the buildings the criminals used for the criminal acts, including the present one, had been destroyed by the Enugu State government.

He said the Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, commended the operatives' efforts and reiterated the command’s unwavering resolve to eradicate violent crimes in the state.

He called on the public to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to support the police in their efforts.

Fubara Approves N85,000 Minimum Wage For Civil Servants In Rivers

The Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke, announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting.

 

Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has approved a minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants in the state.

 

This was made pubic by the Head of Service of the state, George Nwaeke. Nwaeke announced that the approval was granted by Governor Siminalayi Fubara during a closed-door meeting with labour leaders and senior government officials.

 

Following the meeting, Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of the new minimum wage will take effect immediately.

 

On their part, the Chairman of the Joint Negotiation Team, Chukwu Emecheta praised Governor Fubara for meeting the expectations of Rivers State workers.

 

He expressed appreciation for the Governor’s commitment to the workforce.

 

Also speaking, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) in Rivers State, Alex Agwanwor, noted that the minimum wage will greatly alleviate the economic hardships faced by workers in the state.

Hamas Confirms Death of Sinwar, Says Israeli Hostages Won’t Be Released

Speaking from exile in Qatar, al-Hayya said Sinwar’s death would not change the position of Hamas.

 

Hamas has confirmed death of its leader, Yahya Sinwar.

 

The confirmation was given by deputy leader, Khalil al-Hayya on Friday.

 

Following Sinwar’s death, al-Hayya vowed never to free Israeli captives until the war in Gaza ends.

 

Speaking from exile in Qatar, al-Hayya said Sinwar’s death would not change the position of Hamas.

 

In his first statement since Sinwar’s death, al-Hayya said: “We are continuing Hamas’s path,” adding that the “banner will not fall.”

 

Recall that the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu has disclosed the death of Sinwar, saying it will not end the ongoing war in Gaza.

 

“Yahya Sinwar is dead, he was killed in Rafah by the brave soldiers of the Israel Defense Forces.

“While this is not the end of the war in Gaza, it’s the beginning of the end,” Netanyahu said.

 

Sinwar’s death comes as another episode in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.

On Thursday, the Israeli military said Sinwar, one of the masterminds of the October 7, 2023 attack that left over 1,000 dead in Israel, was killed in a firefight between Israeli soldiers and Hamas forces. 

Boko Haram In Viral Video, Executes Two Red Cross Staff, Woman In Borno

The video clip showed the gruesome murder of victims with an axe, as watchers or collaborators shouted Allahu Akbar (God is Great) during the incident.

An unverified video clip from yesterday revealed that armed members of Boko Haram have brutally killed two Red Cross staff in the Ngoshe community of Gwoza Local Government Area in Borno State.

Vanguard had recently reported killings of farmers and abduction of many people in the community and Kirawa town of Gwoza, with looting of unripe crops on farmlands by terrorists.

In the video clip obtained yesterday, the leader of the terrorists who did not mention his name, said in Hausa language: “Many of our elders and children have been molested by security agencies, but Allah (God), in his infinite mercy to our struggles, has successfully led to the arrest of some staff working with Red Cross as well as some elderly women, including one of my sisters.

“This is in addition to the successful killing of many security agencies and infidels and our great enemies.

” With these saboteurs we have captured, one of the females is my sister but because these women appear to be old in age, we will allow them to go free, while we execute the remaining enemies to indicate that we are fully on ground and to show the world that God Almighty is on our side as true Muslims,” the leader of the group said in the video.

The video clip showed the gruesome murder of victims with an axe, as watchers or collaborators shouted Allahu Akbar (God is Great) during the incident.

Speaking on the recent video clip, Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents the area in the Senate, said: ”I just watched the video too, and am trying to verify its authenticity.

“Notwithstanding, this has confirmed all my cries to the federal government and the whole world in my interviews with, especially Vanguard and other media platforms, that the resilient people of Gwoza, especially farmers who have resettled back to their ancestral homes after decades of Boko Haram atrocities, are still undergoing various forms of renewed attacks”.

All efforts to get confirmation from Yuxia JIANG, Communication Delegate, International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, proved abortive at press time.

How I Survived 66 Days At Sea – Russian Man Tells His Mind-blowing Story

Taken to a hospital in the city of Magadan, Pichugin was well enough to speak briefly to journalists Wednesday, lying in a hospital bed.

On Wednesday, a Russian man who managed to survive 66 days at sea in a small inflatable boat spoke about his ordeal from his hospital bed.

46-year-old Mikhail Pichugin, was rescued by a fishing boat Monday off the coast of the far eastern Kamchatka peninsula, more than two months after he set off on a boat trip with his brother and 15-year-old nephew, both of whom died aboard.

Taken to a hospital in the city of Magadan, Pichugin was well enough to speak briefly to journalists Wednesday, lying in a hospital bed.

Looking pale with red-rimmed eyes but not emaciated, he gave a few details of how he managed to survive in the Sea of Okhotsk.

“With God’s help, how else? If a boat called Angel saved me,” he said, smiling, referring to the name of the fishing boat whose crew spotted him.

“I collected rainwater,” he said. He also credited a sleeping bag filled with camel hair for helping him survive.

“It’s wet, it doesn’t get dry but you crawl under it, you wriggle around a bit and you get warm.”

“I had no choice. I have my mother at home, my daughter,” he added on his motivation to live.

Magadan deputy governor Tatiana Savchenko said his condition was “satisfactory”.

She said the administration would pay for Pichugin to fly home and for relatives to visit.

Pichugin comes from Ulan-Ude in Siberia but was working on the far eastern island of Sakhalin as a driver.

He set off from the coast of the Khabarovsk region on August 9 with his visiting brother Sergei, 49, and nephew Ilya, 15, on a crossing to Sakhalin meant to take a few hours.

When they failed to arrive, Russian rescuers surveyed the area by helicopter and plane, suspecting the boat had drifted towards Kamchatka, but found nothing and the search was eventually called off.

The boat was found around 1,000 kilometres (670 miles) from its starting point.

Pichugin may have survived because of his portly 100-kilogramme (220 pounds) stature, according to his wife. Russian television reported he weighed only 50kg when found on Monday.

His wife Yekaterina told RIA Novosti news agency: “It’s a kind of miracle”. She said the men had taken enough food and water to last only two weeks.

Music mogul, Diddy celebrates his youngest daughter’s birthday from jail

On Tuesday, October 15, the rapper, 54 celebrated his youngest daughter Love Sean as she turned 2.

Embattled Hiphop mogul, Sean "Diddy" Combs has taken to his Instagram page to celebrate his youngest daughter, Love, on her birthday.

On Tuesday, October 15, the rapper, 54 celebrated his youngest daughter Love Sean as she turned 2.

The post read: "Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday baby Love! Happy Birthday to you!! Happy Birthday @loveseancombs daddy loves you" followed by a cake, confetti, and red heart emoji.

The Instagram carousel featured snaps of Diddy alongside his daughter during the same photo shoot as well as an adorable shot of the father-daughter duo spending time together in the ocean.

Diddy welcomed his two-year-old daughter with his former flame model, Dana Tran although the pair never publicly confirmed their relationship.

The businessman is facing federal charges of racketeering conspiracy, s3x trafficking and transportation to engage in pr*stitution.

In addition to this, last week, lawyer Tony Buzzbee said 120 accusers, 25 of which were minors, have alleged s3xual misconduct against Finna Get Loose hitmaker and are gearing up to file civil lawsuits.

The father of seven is currently behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after being denied bail by two judges.

Suspect Arrested For Murder Of 27-year-old Man In Gombe

The spokesperson of the command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement said the victim, Auwalu Maigadali, was attacked and killed by hoodlums on October 2, 2024.

A 20-year-old man, Haruna Ibrahim, has been arrested by the Gombe State Police Command over the killing of a 27-year-old man in the Akko Local Government Area of the state.
 
The spokesperson of the command, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, who disclosed this in a statement said the victim, Auwalu Maigadali, was attacked and killed by hoodlums on October 2, 2024.

According to the PPRO,  the effort is ongoing to arrest the remaining fleeing suspects.
 
“On the 02/10/2024 at about 1612hrs a formal complaint was received by a unanimous caller from Kashere Akko LGA, Gombe that on the same date one Auwalu Maigadali ‘M’ aged of 27yrs of Kashere Akko LGA, Gombe was attacked and m8rdered by hoodlums at Tukulma Village of the same LGA,” the statement read.
     
"On receipt of the information the patrol team from Pindiga Division rushed to the scene and took the said victim to Tumu cottage hospital and also arrested the above mentioned suspect in connection to the crime and will soon be charged to court. Effort is ongoing to arrest the remaining fleeing suspects.
     
"Finally, we are appealing to the good people of the Gombe State to continue to partner with the Command by taking keen interest on issues of their personal security and neighborhood safety by providing useful information on the activities of any suspicious individuals or groups.
     
"The command assured you that all information shall be treated with outmost confidentiality, for complaint kindly reach us on emergency GSM number 08150567771 or PCB number 09165472923.''

Man now attracted to chickens after getting rich through fetish means

He has been left battling strange urges after consulting a traditional healer, or sangoma, in his quest for quick riches.

The s3xual desires of a 27-year-old man in Harare, Zimbabwe, has raised concerns among residents.

Malvin Mukwananzi reportedly developed a bizarre s3xual attraction to chickens following a controversial attempt to gain wealth.

He has been left battling strange urges after consulting a traditional healer, or sangoma, in his quest for quick riches.

Mukwananzi, who is married with two children, confessed to H-Metro that his unusual behaviour started after he was given "muti" (traditional medicine) by the sangoma, which included planting a small tree at his home. Over time, he said, he began feeling a strange attraction toward chickens, eventually engaging in s3xual acts with the birds to satisfy his urges.

“This all started when I consulted a sangoma and he gave me some muti to boost my wealth," Mukwananzi explained. "As time passed, I developed feelings towards chickens... I found myself committing best!ality with the chickens.”

The situation took a turn for the worse when Mukwananzi's wife caught him in the act with a chicken. Horrified by what she witnessed, she quickly left him and took their children, moving back to her parents' home. Mukwananzi’s wife confirmed the ordeal to H-Metro, saying, "He is no longer s3xually attracted to human beings but to animals."

Mukwananzi’s behaviour has sparked fear among his neighbours, with one resident expressing concerns about the possibility of his actions escalating. "Today, he might r@pe animals, but the next thing, he will do it to our children," the neighbour warned.

Mukwananzi also revealed that his bizarre cravings extend beyond chickens. He admitted to being addicted to drinking cattle blood, and when that is unavailable, he substitutes it with cattle urine. Despite being reprimanded by local authorities and fined by a village head, Mukwananzi's strange behaviour has persisted, further alarming those around him.

The unsettling events have left the Harare community in shock, with residents fearful of what Mukwananzi’s bizarre urges might lead to next.

One suspect neutralised, another arrested as Imo police dismantle notorious armed robbery syndicate terrorising Owerri

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command have dismantled a notorious armed robbery syndicate terrorising residents of Owerri North Local Government Area of the state. 

 

The spokesperson of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, credited the success to the enhanced security measures put in place by the Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, aimed at tackling violent crimes.

 

“On October 15, 2024, at about 3:20 am, a patrol team from the Owerri North Divisional Headquarters responded swiftly to a distress call reporting an armed robbery on Dominion Street near Don Kay in Owerri North LGA,” the statement read. 

 

"Upon arrival, the officers were met with gunfire from the armed robbers.

 

The officers, displaying remarkable bravery, quickly assumed strategic positions and returned fire.

 

“During the confrontation, one suspect was neutralised, while another named Moses Nanzi ‘m’, 31, of Faringada in Plateau State, sustained gunshot injuries and was arrested. The remaining gang members fled into the bushes. 

 

"A double-barrel gun and seven rounds of live cartridges from the arrested suspect.

 

“Efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing gang members. The suspect will certainly face prosecution upon completion of a thorough investigation.”

 

“The Imo State Police Command remains committed to ensuring residents' safety and urges the public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the nearest Police Station or via 0803 477 3600. Together we can enhance the safety and security of the State for economic growth and development.” 

 

 

VeryDarkMan is ordered by the court to remove "defamatory" posts about Falana.

 

Justice M.O Dawodu of an Ikeja high court has issued an interim order restraining social critic, Martins Otse, aka VeryDarkMan, from further circulating or publishing any defamatory video or comments against legal expert, Femi Falana.

Ruling on an ex parte application on Monday, October 14, the presiding judge ordered VeryDarkMan to delete “defamatory comments and videos” concerning Falana from all his social media pages.

While giving the ruling on Monday, the judge also ruled that the Falanas can serve VDM court papers through his lawyer, Deji Adeyanju. The court also held that Falana has 14 days to file the pre-action bundle on VDM's lawyer and gave the order for VDM to delete any defamatory post against Falana on his page within 14 days from when this order was given.

Recall that on Tuesday September 24th, VDM released a purported audio conversation between Bobrisky and a male friend in which Bob claimed he spoke with Falz while he was in prison and that Falz and his dad, Femi Falana, SAN, tried to get him a presidential pardon for an exchange of N10 million.  

VDM, in his reaction, expressed disgust at Falz and his father for associating with Bobrisky and even asked if Falz ‘dey do'', a comment some have interpreted to him questioning Falz's sexuality.

The Falanas have since denied helping Bobrisky to facilitate any presidential pardon. Falz in a statement from his father’s chambers on September 25, confirmed that Bobrisky reached out to him on May 4 to ask for N3 million to secure a VIP section in the prison. He said he refused to give Bobrisky any money. Falz stated that VDM’s comment portrayed him to be a homos£xual, one to pervert the cause of justice and a complicit in the upturning of justice for financial gains.The rapper also argued that VDM also portrayed him as a fake human rights activist without contacting him to hear his side of the story. 

Femi Falana denied ever speaking to Bobrisky or having any dealings with him. He has also stated that his chambers never charge a dime to secure a presidential pardon.

Both men demanded a retraction and an apology from VDM, which he refused, insisting he never defamed them and has said he will be meeting them in court.

 

''This recurring disaster is a national sh@me and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership” - Peter Obi reacts to collapse of national grid twice in 24 hours

Peter Obi says the recurring collapse of the country's national grid is a ‘’national shame' and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership in Nigeria. 

Obi said this in a statement he released on social media today October 15. He argued that this latest power grid collapse is emblematic of a leadership and government that have ‘’consistently failed to prioritize the welfare and economic well-being of the people.'' 

His post reads;

‘’For the umpteenth time, the national grid has collapsed, plunging a huge part of the nation into darkness and exposing the fragility of Nigeria’s power infrastructure.

This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels.

How long must Nigerians endure a system that fails to provide one of the critical necessities for a productive society?

This latest power grid collapse is emblematic of a leadership and government that have consistently failed to prioritize the welfare and economic well-being of the people.

We all know the immense importance of power supply to the transformation of our economy. Its support to SMEs, which are the engine of job creation and a major contributor to our GDP, is immeasurable.

Today, we are the fourth largest economy in Africa, having fallen from the number one position due to leadership failure over the years, including the persistent power crisis, which is critical when compared to smaller economies.

South Africa, which is now the largest economy in Africa with a GDP of about $400 billion and 30% of our population, generates and distributes over 40,000 megawatts of electricity.

Secondly, Egypt, the second largest economy with a GDP of about $350 billion and half of our population, generates and distributes over 40,000 megawatts.

Algeria, the third largest economy, with about 300B GDP and 20% of our population, generates and distributes over 50,000 megawatts of electricity.

Nigeria, with less GDP but with more population than the 3 countries combined, generates and distributes less than 10,000 megawatts, and even that is riddled with frequent collapses and crises of failure.

This disparity in power generation is a reflection of the deep-rooted governance deficit  that continue to hold back our growth and potential.

It is time for urgent, comprehensive reform. Nigerians deserve a government that prioritizes measurable indices of development.

A new Nigeria is POssible. PO.''

Men who ask women what they bring to the table are manipulators - South African pastor says

A South African pastor and businessman, Kamwenda Mukala, has said that his responsibility as a husband (according to the Bible) is to make money while that of his wife is to enjoy his money.

Mukala, who stated this in a Facebook post on Monday, October 14, also said men who ask women what they bring to the table are “l0sers and manipulators.”

 

This is what I personally believe the husband’s responsibility in Marriage according to the bible:

1. My responsibility as a Husband is to make money 

2. ⁠My wife’s responsibility as a Wife is to eat my money 

NB: All she need to do is to give me Respect and Peace that’s all and very simple.

I can’t understand men who ask women what are you bringing on the table, such men I call them “ LOOSERS AND MANIPULATORS “ and they don’t even qualify to be called “ MEN “.

Disclaimer: Your wife can help if she can temporarily for a season of dryness you might be going through but it’s not her responsibility. ( NEVER EVER EVER GET COMFORTABLE IN THAT SEASON, WORK HARD & PUSH AND GET BACK YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PLEASE )

“Women by their nature were not designed by God to be working and providing but to be receiving from us and multiply  it”

OUR VILLA HOME SWEET VILLA HOME. 

 

 

Suspected kidnappers k!ll DPO during rescue operation in Delta

 

Suspected kidnappers have k!lled a Divisional Police Officer attached to Agbarho police division in the Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Confirming the incident to newsmen, the spokesperson of the command, SP Bright Edafe said the gunmen also shot at the DPO of Ororoekpe Division who sustained injury and was rushed to the hospital for treatment.

Edafe said the two DPOs were on a rescue operation with some officers at about 1am on Monday, October 14, when the assailants laid ambush and shot at them. 

In the exchange of fire, the new DPO and some policemen were k!lled while the Orerokpe DPO missed de@th by the whiskers and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital where doctors are presently battling to save his life.

He said efforts are being made to apprehend the culprits.

Man abducts and k!lls female trader to avoid repaying N40,000 debt in Nasarawa

Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested two men, Abubakar Ibrahim and Isah Ayuba, for the abduction, m8rder of a petty trader, Felicia Namkywa, in Obi Local Government Area of the state.

The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 13, said the prime suspect, Abubakar, was owing the deceased the sum of N40,000. 

According to the PPRO, Abubakar lured Felicia to a Fulani settlement under the guise to purchase grains. 

The suspect conspired with Isah, abducted the victim, took her deep into the forest where she was strangled to d@ath and her remains dumped in a swamp.

The suspects also took away the sum of five hundred and fifty-five thousand Naira that was found on the victim. 

 "The duo of Abubakar Ibrahim and Isah Ayuba both males of Shember village of Agwatashi, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa state have been arrested by Police detectives attached to Obi Division investigation for the abduction and subsequent k!lling of one Felicia Namkywa, a petty trader following a painstaking investigation.  

"The arrest was sequel to a complaint lodged at Obi Divisional Police Headquarters that the trader has been missing for days and all efforts to trace her whereabouts proved abortive. 

"Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was lured via phone call by one of the suspect (Abubakar Ibrahim) who was owing her the sum of Fourty Thousand Naira (#40,000) and beckoned on her to come and purchase grains in one of the Fulani settlements (Ruga) of the area.

"Unknown to her that there was a sinister plan to take her life and dispossess her of her business capital. 

"The suspects upon interrogation confessed to having lured and abducted the victim, took her deep into the forest where she was straggled to death and her remains dumped in a swamp, and took away the sum of five hundred and fifty-five thousand Naira that was found on the victim. 

"The suspects subsequently led the police operatives to the scene where the decayed remains of the victim were recovered. 

"The commissioner of police, CP Umar Shehu Nadada, has ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of State Criminal Investigation Department to swiftly conclude the investigation and charge the suspects to court for immediate prosecution. 

“He further extended his condolences to the family of the victim and urged them to be calm while assuring them that justice would be served.”