The police in Kwara State have said they repelled a reprisal on the command when some gunmen, suspected to be cultists, invaded the formation on Friday.
The police spokesperson said the attack came after it had put a situation under control earlier around Surulere, Baboko and Oja Tuntun areas of the state capital.
He said two tricycles invaded the police headquarters in Ilorin, opening fire but they met resistance from the men and officers of the command.
He said, “We had gone to put a situation under control this morning involving two cult groups and we made some arrests.
“These boys mobilised themselves and began to attack the police because one of them jumped inside a canal in Surulere while trying to evade arrest.
“We called the Fire Service to retrieve the body but the boys came to disrupt them but the police were able to retrieve the corpse from the cult guys later.”
He, however, said the police had launched an investigation into the matter to unravel the mystery.
There have been cases of cult groups clashes recently, especially in Ilorin, the state capital.
A notice released by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof Solo Chukwulobelu, stated this on Friday night.
There have recently been cases of cultists and robbers using tricycles, popularly called Keke and shuttle buses to convey cultists and armed robbers to destinations where they fought and killed rival cultists or robbed innocent persons.
The release by Chukwulobelu read: “In view of the need to improve security in the State and address observed incidents of crimes using tricycles, motorcycles and shuttle buses, the State Government after due consideration, wishes to direct as follows:
“That the earlier ban on the use of motorcycles in greater Onitsha and Awka areas during the day and night, remains in full force. Any motorcycle found within these areas will be impounded and forfeited;
“That the use of motorcycles, tricycles and shuttle buses across the State is now banned between 7pm and 6am daily with effect from Saturday 29th May 2021 and for 1 month in the first instance;
“That shuttle buses are henceforth banned from using tinted glasses or curtains while plying on Anambra roads. All other vehicles either with factory fitted tinted glasses or plain glasses must wind down while approaching any security checkpoint to avoid embarrassment;
“Henceforth, any community where Keke is used to Rob or commit any crime, the use of Keke will be banned totally in that area and the union exco sanctioned. Same measures will be applied in the case of shuttle bus and motorcycle.
“Government hereby directs full mobilisation of community youths and stakeholders across the State to take ownership of security in their immediate environments and assist the Police and other Law enforcement Agents to enforce these directives and quickly restore law and order in our State.”
Rita Daniels, has been trending on social media over the week following her alleged traditional marriage with her young lover.
It all started when photos of her alleged traditional marriage went viral on internet which attracted several reactions from fans and netizens.
Days after the photos were shared online, a troll took to Rita Daniels’ Instagram page to address her inappropriately, which resulted to exchange of words between the troll and the mother of Regina Daniels
Although, since people have been reacting to the photos, she has neither debunked nor confirmed it, many fans have been criticizing her for giving her daughter’s hands in marriage to an “old man” while she allegedly married a young man.
However, a fan got more than what he expected as Rita Daniels lambasted him and noted that he’s not worthy to have a mother.
Residents of Zurmi town, in Zamfara State, protesting over incessant bandits attack in their domain have stormed the emir’s palace with corpses of their loved ones killed in recent attacks.
According to reports, the protesters had earlier gone around the town with the corpses during the protest, which started yesterday morning.
Recall that many people have been killed and several others displaced following endless bandits attack on communities in the State. Eleven people were killed last week when the assailants attacked a community in Zurmi local government area.
It was learnt that the protesters also blocked Gusau-Jibia road, smashing the windscreens of vehicles parked by the roadside. The situation was said to be brought under control after some security operatives were deployed to the area.
The State’s Police Command is yet to respond to the incident as at the time of filing this report.
Following the “sit-at-home” order issued by IPOB (Indigenous People of Biafra) on Monday (May 31, 2021), private and missionary schools in Southeast have declared an emergency holiday.
According to some reports, some reisdents in Owerri and environs are also in panic over the order given by IPOB.
While some schools were shut down till Tuesday next week, others gave their pupils one week holiday at home.
A message from schools run by the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri asked parents to keep their children at home from Thursday, May 27, to Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
But Imo State Government have asked people to ignore the IPOB’s sit-at-home order.
The state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba said that the state government have the capacity to enforce law and order during the period.
At least five soldiers are said to have been shot dead along Wetheral Road Owerri in Imo State as unknown gunmen attacked the area.
The incident happened in the late hours of Friday.
This is coming few days before the May 30th seat-at-home order given by the leader of Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, in commemoration of the Biafra Day.
According to an eyewitness, the bandits took the soldiers unaware and opened fire on them, killing five at a spot.
“Right now, five soldiers have been shot dead. Everyone is on the run. Wetheral Road, Nazi/Aba road, Government House Roundabout and all the link roads have been shut down.
“I personally saw the soldiers evacuating the corpses in a Hilux vehicle, there were five.
“The bandits have already taken off and shot sporadically in the air to scare people away.”
The Imo State Police Public Relations Officer, Bala Elkana’s number was not reachable as at the time of filing this report.
GOVERNOR David Umahi of Ebonyi State, Friday sacked some of his cabinet members and retain others in the State.
The Secretary to the state government(SSG) Kenneth Ugbala announced this after the council’s meeting on Friday in Abakaliki.
He said the dissolution is in phases pointing out that out of the 106 members of the council, 23 key officers were not affected by the first phase of the dissolution while 83 were affected.
Some of those not affected include the SSG himself, Attorney General and Commis sioner for Justice, Cletus Ofoke, Commissioner for Finance, Orlando Nweze and Commissioner for , Information, Uchenna Orji.
Others are Commissioner for Border Peace, Stanley Okoro Emegha, SSA Investment, Chioma Nweze, Commissioner for Capital City, Onyekachi Nwebonyi.
Commissioner for Road Infrastructure Concession, Nweze Kings, and his counterpart in charge of Works, Ogbonnaya Obasi as well as the SSA on Welfare and Religious Matters, Rev Fr Abraham Nwali are also to remain.
The Special Assistants to the Governor office of the Deputy Governor, Capital City, Finance, Parks, Media and Medicals are also to remain in their position.
Also all Personal Assistants to the governor are also not affected by the dissolution.
Mr Ugbala said the dissolution is to enable the government to carry out an appraisal of their performances
He said the dissolution does not mean that it is the end of the road for the officers pointing out that they may still come back after the appraisals are concluded.
The SSG noted that the dissolution is to strengthen operations of government which clocks two years tomorrow (Saturday)
The Nigerian police have revealed that they are battle ready to stop the Sit-at-home order by the leader of the Indigenous People Of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu to celebrate Biafran Heroes.
SP Bala Elkana, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer, urged people to go about their lawful businesses on 29th, 30th, and 31st of May without fear because they are ready to stop the Sit-at-home order.
The police further said that parents and guardians are strongly advised to monitor the movement of their children and wards throughout this period and beyond.
The statement added that the members of the public with useful information can contact the Police through the following emergency number 08034773600.
The statement reads in parts,
The attention of Imo State Police Command has been drawn to some messages circulating on social media purported to have emanated from leaders of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOP), directing innocent and law abiding citizens of the State to sit at home on 29th, 30th and 31st May, 2021.
2. These inciting messages by disgruntled and misguided elements are targeted towards creating fear and panic on the minds of patriotic and law abiding citizens of the State. The hoodlums are looking for opportunities to loot and steal from unsuspecting members of the public.
3. The Command wishes to inform the good people of Imo State that adequate security arrangements are put in place to guarantee their safety. The Police in collaboration with other security agencies in the state have massively deployed its resources and Special Forces to provide watertight security across the State.
4. Members of the public are advised to go about their lawful businesses without fear. Do not succumb to cheap blackmail and threats from criminal elements who cannot defeat the collective will of the people.
5. Parents and guardians are strongly advised to monitor the movement of their children and wards throughout this period and beyond. To those who are bent on disturbing the peace of the state, we have this simple message for you, steer clear of the public space or write your will before you step out. The Command is battle ready to deal decisively with hoodlums and criminal elements in line with the law.
6. Members of the public with useful information can contact the Police through the following emergency number 08034773600
7. Together we will continue to keep Imo State safe.”
One of the most popular traditional drinks being consumed is most parts of Northern Nigeria is Kunu.
Mostly sold together with bread or egg rolls, chilled Kunu is very pleasing more especially when one is very hungry and feeling thirsty at the same time, perhaps that’s why people fancy it very much.
Reports coming from an online news, worldgisting has it that, a woman in Kaduna whose name is unknown normally sells Kunu to the public and was caught using her old underwear in the process of making the Kunu.
It was gathered by the worldgisting newspaper that, the woman was caught by the agents of the consumer protection council with the aid of some people close to her.
The woman was said to have been making the Kunu drink in a very huge quantity and hundreds of people patronizes her product on daily basis without knowing how the process of making the drink is taking place.
It therefore very important for people to be making sure that traditionally made drinks they buy are of good quality and are made in a hygienic way.
The woman is currently in the police custody and will be presented before court after investigation.
There was a protest in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State after a trailer crushed four persons in the First Gate-Lagos State Polytechnic axis of the Ikorodu road.
It was learnt that one person was also injured in the trailer accident.
The protesters, which included transporters on the road, set up a born fire and blocked the road.
They also blocked all routes leading to the road, leaving passengers to trek long distances.
An eyewitness described the road as a “death trap”, urging the government to pay urgent attention to it.
He said, “Five people were involved yesterday. Four of them died and one was badly injured. The contractor has abandoned the project and claimed that the Federal Government has not paid.
“The Federal Government should look into this and do something about it urgently. This road has been abandoned. This is a hill and trailers fall easily. It is less than 200 metres. The contractors must return to the site. We cannot be allowing people to die here.”
However, policemen have been deployed to restore order in the area.
It was gathered that some residents earlier staged a protest when the accident happened on Thursday.
It was learnt that the trailer rammed into an oncoming tricycle popularly called ‘Keke’ after losing control.
