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Delta CP Swoops on Dubious Elements, Promises to Make State Uncomfortable for Criminals
Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, PCS+ has unleashed terror on criminal elements in the state, promising to make the state uncomfortable for any evil minded person.
Ali, whose tenure kicked off not long ago, had on assumption of office, put the men and officers in high morals and red alert, and the fruits are already beginning to show with much clampdowns and arrests of unlawful elements terrorising the state through Illicit drug trafficking, and other crimes such as rape and kidnapping.
Among major breakthroughs the Command has made included the arrest of suspected cultists in some communities, bursting of armed robbery gang and operations and others.
In a statement signed by the Acting Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, DSP Edafe Bright, the Command itemised verifiable achievements as follows:
1. On the 18/3/2021 at about 1300hrs, sequel to ongoing leadership crises in Oviri-Olomu community and used suspected cultists in an attempt to murder indigenes of the community. The Divisional police officer Otu-Jeremi division, CSP Pius Eredei led patrol team to Oviri community in a bid to stop the crisis and restore peace and order in the community, through cultivation of informant and discrete investigation, one Edijala Oghenero ‘m’ 25yrs old and seventeen (17) others all suspected to be cultists were arrested. One (1) cut-to-size locally made gun, one (1) expanded and one (1) live cartridges, a battled axe, two (2) cutlasses and fetish items were recovered. Investigation is ongoing.
2. On the 17/3/2021 at about 1930hrs, a manhunt of some suspects that have been terrorizing the Delta state Command and neighboring states with kidnapping and armed robbery attacks, base on gathered intelligence, the commander eagle net SP Dimka mobilized Warri and Ughelli sectors of Eagle-Net teams which was led by DSP Inusa Danyaya to Delundi Hotel Otor-Udu in Udu LGA which led to arrest of one (1) Uduophori Emesiri ‘m’ age 43yrs of Marit close Otor-Udu. One (1) silver coloured automatic pump action, with four (4) live cartridges, three (3) expanded cartridges, a Lexus Jeep 330 black colour, Reg. No. KUJ 583 MS suspected to be stolen, (1) iphone, 11 Promo phone worth five hundred and fifty (N550,000), one redmi android phone worth four hundred thousand naira (N400,000). The suspect was also in possession of an Anti-Cult group I.D card which investigation later revealed as fake. Investigation is still ongoing.
3. On the 18/3/2021 at about 0345hrs, at new road junction Sapele, patrol team from Sapele Division on stop and search sighted a motorcyclist who on sighting the patrol team turned his motor cycle in an attempt to escape, the police men smartly went after him, the suspect highlighted from the motorcycle and ran into the bush, the suspect immediately ran into the bush and abandoned a bag, on searching the bag, a cut-to-size double barrel gun, a bag containing two identity card of Delta State Polytechnic Otefe Oghara, four ATM of various banks were recovered, the suspect also abandon one plasma TV tied on the motorcycle. Manhunt for the fleeing suspect is ongoing.
4. On the 18/3/2021 at about 0800hrs, one Etokwu Fidelis ‘m’ of No. 19 Obi Ikechukwu road Agbor reported at the Station that he was attacked with two bottles at Iregwa street Agbor-Obi by one Matthew Ifemecho ‘m’ who after the attack rushed to his house opposite the scene and brought a locally made short gun and shot at his motorcycles thereby causing damage to it. The divisional police officer Agbor immediately mobilized police men to the scene, and arrested the said suspect, one (1) locally made short gun was recovered from him, investigation is ongoing.
5. On the 18/3/2021 at about 2230hrs, based on intelligence gathering and credible information, the DPO Otor-Owhe division SP Nnamdi Chidi led patrol team to Oti-Oghor where one (1) Bright Anthony ‘m’ who specialized in stealing motorcycles was arrested. Suspect confessed that he steals motorcycles in Abraka and sells in Oti-Oghor. He further mentioned one Justice Atama as member of his syndicate which also led to his arrest and unregistered Qlink motorcycle was also recovered at the residence of one Victor ‘m’ surname unknown still at large which he bought from the said Bright Anthony. Effort is in progress to recover the other stolen motorcycles. And to arrest the fleeing suspect.
6. Use of hard drugs has been on major problem affecting Nigerian Youth, The divisional police officer Abraka division has been on the lookout for those that unlawfully sell these drugs to our youth with the goal to arrest and prosecute them. On the 17/3/2021 at about 1030hrs, After discrete investigation, intelligence gathering and surveillance by men of Abraka division, A team of detectives led by ASP Collins Onya of Abraka Division in conjunction with Abraka youths headed by their President one Efe Don Kigho, the team swift into action and arrested three (3) chemist owners: one Mr. Nmoye Kenneth ‘m’ 27yrs, Ofeh Collins ‘m’ 35yrs and Raymond Emeka ‘m’ 33yrs. The above suspects deal on the sales of hard drugs and currently arrested with prohibited drugs in large quantities , they include Tramadol, Rohypnol, Sioinol, Diazepam. Investigation is ongoing to arrest their accomplices.
7. On the 16/3/2021 at about 1030hrs, Mr. Larry Opori ‘m’ of No. 19 Akponena street reported that on the 2nd of February, 2021 one Jame Emmanuel Oludare during a chat with his brighter one Ebiwori Opori ‘m’ who is currently in prison custody Sokoto via facebook, said that the said Emmanuel Oludare introduced himself as a DSS officer that he can secure his release from prison with the sum of seven hundred and twenty thousand (N720, 000) which was transferred into his Access bank account No. 1425728133. He stated further that since then Oludare refused to pick his call. The divisional police officer mobilized men immediately to track down the said suspect, the suspect Jame Emmanuel Oludare ‘m’ was arrested.
Investigation is ongoing.
The distinguished Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Navy, His Excellency, Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel, has extended warm congratulations to Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing, Chairman/CEO of Adron Group, on the occasion of his 50th birthday.
In a heartfelt message, Senator Daniel praised Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing for his outstanding dedication and immense contributions to the Nigerian housing sector. He described the celebrant as a shining example in the business community, whose passion and commitment have left an indelible mark on the real estate industry across Nigeria.
“You are indeed a source of inspiration to your generation and a shining example within the business environment. There is no doubt that you had written your name in an indelible ink across Nigeria and most especially among the real estate developers,” he wrote.
Senator Daniel also acknowledged Aare Adetola EmmanuelKing’s conferment as the ‘Otun-Asiwaju of Remo Christians’ by the Ogun State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), as a reflection of his God-fearing nature, philanthropic spirit, and commitment to humanity.
The senator offered prayers for good health, greater accomplishments, and many more remarkable years ahead for the business mogul.
He concluded by affirming his highest regards and admiration for the celebrant.
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has directed Commanding Officers to ensure full deployment of staff for maximum visibility, prompt removal of obstructions and ease of movement on all highways across the country. This is in line with the operational guidelines of this year’s Easter special patrol scheduled to commence from 16th to 23 April, 2024.
According to the Operation Order, obtained by the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the objectives of the special operations are reduction in road traffic crashes, road traffic fatalities and road traffic Injuries; prompt response to road traffic crash victims; unhindered in purposeful public education and speedy removal of obstructions from the highways, amongst others.
Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed assured members of the public that in achieving the objectives of the special operations, the Corps will combine the engagement of the motoring public through purposeful and impactful public education programmes, strengthening of surveillance activities to regulate unprofessional excesses, sustained effective patrol operations as well as adequate monitoring on the highways.
To this end, the Corps would carryout aggressive enforcement including conducting over 200 Mobile Courts operations, with the aim of checking the following offences:
Speeding and Dangerous Driving/Overtaking,
b. Lane indiscipline/Route violation,
c. Road Obstructions,
d. Use of Phone while Driving,
e. Overloading,
f. Seatbelt/Child restraint Use Violations,
g. Passenger’s Manifest Violation,
h. Operation of mechanical deficient and rickety vehicles,
i. Latching and Twist-Locks Violation,
To achieve the aforementioned, over 743 patrol vehicles, 184 administrative vehicles, 92 ambulances, 23 tow trucks and 144 motorbikes are being deployed as part of the patrol logistics.
Furthermore, reflective jackets, traffic cones, tyre pressure gauges, a number of extricating machines and digital breathalyzers are part of the tools set aside for the special operations.
Added to the above is, a total of 23 Help Areas mobilised to ensure prompt removal of obstructions, and rescue operations during the period. This, he said, is in addition to the 15 traffic control camps which would be dedicated solely to identifying traffic gridlock areas to be manned by our personnel on 24/7 basis.
For effective monitoring and prompt response, the Corps has put in place a Situation Room at the National Headquarters to monitor the activities across the country, collate and process information for dissemination to relevant commands and stakeholders as the case may be.
This is in addition to 28 Road Traffic Crash Clinics and 53 Zebra points located along the major routes. This would be covered by 92 ambulances to be fully utilized for prompt response to crashes and rescue of injured victims to hospitals for more professional attention.
He also directed the Commanding Officers to liaise with other strategic stakeholders within their operational areas to secure the needed moral and logistics as well as security support. The Corps Marshal identified some of the stakeholders as Military formations (enroute or resident); the Nigeria Police (enroute or resident); DSS (enroute or resident); the Nigeria Immigration Service; the NSCDC (enroute or resident).
Others are Federal Ministry of Works and Housing; National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA); State Traffic Management Agencies; State owned NGO’s ambulance Services providers; National Network on Emergency Rescue Services (NNES);
Federal Road Maintenance Agencies and
Federal Fire Service.
On the overall preparedness of the Corps for the special operations, he expressed optimism that Nigerians would as usual, cooperate with members of the Corps and other security agencies as well as volunteers who would come out to assist the Corps in traffic management.
Expectedly, with the massive deployment of personnel and logistics and the envisaged public support, the Corps Marshal is confident that the celebration would be a huge success.
While reassuring the motoring public of FRSC’s renewed vigour towards entrenching sanity on the roads, the Corps Marshal also wishes all Nigerians safe and peaceful Easter celebrations.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Ojokoro LCDA, Lagos State, ended in chaos on Monday over alleged imposition of a chairmanship candidate.
The meeting began peacefully at 7, Ijaoye Street, at 4:00 pm before aggrieved members stormed the venue in protest.
Protesters chanted “(unprintable word”; “We can’t take it”, and accused Speaker of State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, of imposing a candidate from Agege on Ojokoro residents.
Other chants included “Who knows Sanusi?”, “Obasa can’t control us from Agege”, and “We won’t allow a stranger rule us here”.
Speaking after the disruption, one of the protesters, Mr. Olusegun Akinoso-Olawaye said the meeting was a ploy to ratify an imposed candidate with no ties to the council.
He stressed that a chairmanship aspirant must reside in Ojokoro, and have worked for the party and actively participated in council politics.
He warned that imposing an outsider with no electoral history in Ojokoro would have negative consequences.
“We are here to reject imposition. All aspirants deserve a fair contest to prove their political relevance,” Akinoso-Olawaye stated.
He noted there are at least 18 aspirants for the chairmanship, all of whom had supporters present at the protest.
Another protest leader, Mrs. Bola Ojetayo, lamented that party leaders often prioritise personal interests over the will of the people.
She said the protest aimed to prevent installation of an unfamiliar figure as the next council chairman.
“We must not sell our seat to outsiders. A stranger cannot come and lead us in our own home.
“Leaders can’t sit elsewhere and decide for us. Someone in Agege shouldn’t determine Ojokoro’s leadership,” Ojetayo said.
In response, Mr. James Owolabi, a former House of Representatives member, and APC stalwart in Ojokoro, urged protesters to remain peaceful and avoid violence.
Owolabi, who represented Ifako-Ijaiye Federal Constituency, acknowledged the concerns and affirmed their right to protest within the party.
“You have a voice in the party. Express yourselves peacefully without violence,” Owolabi advised.
Other APC leaders present included Mr Jelili Oseni, council chairman, and Ipoola Omisore, a former Lagos Assembly member.
Also in attendance were Alh. Amosu Aminu, Chief Oriyomi Olaogun, and Mr Akindele Aremu, among others.
The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) had scheduled the local government elections for July 12, 2025.
