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  • Police nab 4-man robbery gang, recover gun

    The police in Enugu State have arrested a four man suspected armed robbery gang, who had been on its wanted list for sometimes now.

    The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ebere Amaraizu, in a statement on Sunday in Enugu, said the suspects were arrested on Saturday, Feb. 16 at about 10:30 p.m.
    He said a cut to size single barrel locally made gun was recovered from the suspects, noting that the feat was achieved through well gathered and coordinated intelligence information.

    Amaraizu listed the suspects as Uchenna Okwor alias `Selepete’ ; Chinonso Nnamani alias `Okochi’ ; Sopuruchukwu Odono alias `Carton’ and Kosarachi Anike.

    “They were nabbed following a report of armed robbery against an Akpuoga Nike based poultry manager.

    “The suspects allegedly at gun point along Anike Onuh Street, Akpuoga Nike, robbed the poultry manager of his handsets and N110,000 after inflicting injury on the tricycle rider conveying him,’’ he said.

    Amaraizu said that the suspects who had been helping police operatives in their investigation, confessed to their involvement in cult related issues.

     

  • Police nab 3 over alleged highway robbery in Enugu

    The police command in Enugu State has arrested three alleged highway robbers operating along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Road.

    The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the command, SP Ebere Amaraizu, said in a statement issued on Sunday that the suspects were arrested on Feb. 15 at about 8p.m.

    Amaraizu said the feat was achieved by police operatives of Mbanabo Division who acted on intelligence information.

    He noted that the suspects specialised in planting sharp objects on Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway, thereby causing vehicles tyres to be punctured, forcing affected vehicles to stop and rob passengers.

    He said the suspects gave their names as Henry Odogwu of 36 Amechi Road, Awkunanaw; Clement Udo of 28 Odudukoko Street Gariki and Chinweuba Okoye of 17 Chikaogbe Street, Maryland Enugu State.

    According to him, the suspects were nabbed on their way to carry oyt their activities where they were rounded up by the operatives.

    “In their separate reactions, suspects had maintained that it was their friend identified as one Ifeanyi from Agbogugu in Awgu Local Government Area of the state who lured them into the illicit business.

    “The sharp chisel-like objects are usually placed on the road along Ogbaku axis of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway at night.

    “They said their role was always to come out from the bush to rob occupants of vehicle which tyres had picked sharp chisel objects placed on the road by the said Ifeanyi,’’ he said.

    Amaraizu said the suspects were regretting their actions and advised youths to know the kind of persons they keep as friends.

    He said this would allow them to avoid being misled into getting involved in criminality.

    He said that the suspects had been helping police operatives in their investigation, while manhunt on other members of the gang had been intensified.

     

  • Prison Comptroller urges Nigerians to accept re-integrated inmates

    Prison Comptroller urges Nigerians to accept re-integrated inmates

    Mr Ndubuisi Ogbodo, Comptroller, Enugu Command, Nigeria Prison Service (NPS), has appealed to Nigerians to accept re-integrated inmates, who had gone through reformation and served their terms.

    Ogbodo disclosed this while speaking on Sunday in Enugu, saying “Nigerians should please patronise inmates’ products such as handicraft materials, clothes, leather works, furniture among others”.

    He said there is a reformation programme ongoing in prisons facilities across the state especially through value re-orientation, handicraft learning and formal educational training.

    “In this facility (Enugu Prisons); like other prisons facilities in the state, reputable educational institutions like National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) and other lower levels educational schools have their centres here.

    “We have produced graduates of various courses here; while some are even aiming higher by going for their masters.

    “So, we are appealing to Nigerians to accept these people and utilise their new skills and professional services for the general good of the society.

    “Some of them are highly gifted and exceptional in what they do and had learnt.

    “Engaging or utilising their products and services will help give them a sense of belonging and love towards the society,’’ he said.

    On the handicrafts, the comptroller noted that the authorities had to allow the inmates to showcase their handicraft, furniture, cloths designed and agricultural products at the just-concluded Nsukka International Trade Fair.

    According to him, we want Nigerians to patronise these products by the inmates, which some part of the proceeds will go into inmates support fund.

    “We also have lots of chicken and eggs to sell this yuletide season from the poultry farm being maintained and managed by some inmates in Enugu Prison.

    “We want residents of Enugu metropolis to come to our poultry section to buy at subsidised and friendly-price,’’ he said.

    Enugu State has four prisons -Enugu, Nsukka, Oji River and Eziagu Farm Settlement Prison.

     

  • Police quiz 21-year-old student who allegedly killed her baby

    Police quiz 21-year-old student who allegedly killed her baby

    The Police in Enugu State have arrested a 21-year-old student for allegedly killing her baby soon after delivery.

    The spokesman for the Police Command in Enugu State, SP Ebere Amaraizu, in a statement on Sunday said the suspect, Sandra Dimbo, allegedly carried out the action at Royal Lodge, Agbani, Nkanu West Local Government Area, on Saturday.

    “It was gathered that the mother of the late infant was said to have given birth to the baby on Nov. 17 and allegedly killed the child immediately after birth inside her room before the arrival of neighbours.

    “It was further gathered that on that fateful day, the cry of a baby was heard in the suspect’s room which attracted neighbours to her room but they could not gain access until they forced themselves in.

    “The neighbours only discovered after gaining access into the room that the baby that was delivered had been allegedly killed by the mother,’’ he said.

    Amaraizu said that full scale investigation had commenced into the incident, adding that the suspect was helping the police in their investigations.

    “The dead body of the baby was also recovered by police operatives,’’ he said.

     

  • Police arrest man over alleged shooting of kinsman to death

    Enugu State Police Command has arrested one Emmanuel Ogbu, for allegedly shooting to death his kinsman, Mr Chukwuma Nwankwo, in Imeama-Ugbawka community, Nkanu East Local Government Area.
    The police also recovered a single barrel gun and one expended cartridge, which the suspect allegedly used in shooting Nwakwo to death.
    The spokesman of the command, SP Ebere Amaraizu, via a statement issued on Wednesday, said that the incident occurred on Oct. 14 at about 11 a.m.
    Amaraizu said that the suspect was helping police operatives to unravel the circumstances that led to the incident.
    “It was gathered that quarrel ensued between the two of them over a yet to be established issue.
    “Following the quarrel, a fight broke out between two of them and at a point, the deceased reportedly had a chance and escaped from the grip of the suspect and ran to his house.
    “But the suspect later laid hand on a gun and allegedly pursued him to his parlour from where he allegedly shot the victim at the back with the single barrel gun; the victim was later confirmed dead,’’ he said.
    “The corpse of the deceased was deposited at General Hospital Agbani, in Nkanu West Local Government Area for autopsy,’’ the police spokesperson said

  • By the grace of God, I am the next Governor of Enugu State-Kenneth Okonkwo boasts

    Renowned actor and lawyer, Kenneth Okonkwo has said he will be the next governor of Enugu state.

    The outspoken entertainer made the statement on Wednesday when he released his campaign banners ahead of the 2019 elections.

    The ‘Living in Bondage’ star is a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) party.

    He wrote on Instagram: “Without God I can do nothing but with Him I can do all things because He strengthens me. Join the wining team. By the grace of God, I am the next Governor of Enugu State.”

     

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    Recall that in May, Okonkwo declared his intention to contest the Enugu governorship election.

     

    The actor stated that if elected, he would use his position to develop the Nigerian film industry known as Nollywood.

     

    Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, is the incumbent governor of Enugu.

  • EFCC arrests Lagos alleged swindler ‘man of God’ in Enugu

    The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a self acclaimed pastor, ThankGod Udechukwu, the founder of Jesus the General Outreach Ministry based in Lagos state.

    TheNewsGuru reports Udechukwu, who hails from Ozalla, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State and had taken advantage of one of his kinsmen who trusted him as a ‘Man of God’, was arrested on Wednesday in the Southeastern state.

    “I am his pastor and man of God, in fact, I used to pray for him to succeed and indeed, I prayed for him before he travelled out to Dubai,” the pastor boasted on his arrest.

    Apparently with this ‘Messiah’ mindset, the self-styled minister of God set out to rip-off his victim using lies, half-truths and manipulations, according to the EFCC.

    According to the victim and complainant who resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirate, his traumatic ordeals in the hands of Udechukwu started with a suggestion that he hands over four Highlander SUVs he imported to him, claiming that one of his church members was willing to buy the vehicles and other consignments imported with them all of which amounted to N16,000,000.00.

    After waiting for a while for the remittance of the monies realized from the sale, the Pastor having taken a huge sum from the total amount realized claiming they were for logistic purposes, muted the idea of starting a transport services business and suggested buying two Sienna buses. As if, under a spell, the complainant still agreed to the business idea.

    Again, with nothing coming out of the transport business, the complainant said he was no more interested in the venture and instructed the suspect to sell off the two buses. Udechukwu sold one of the buses and converted the proceed to his personal use.

    Some months after, the pastor further suggested a business to the complainant and introduced him to one Amechi Chuks Amechi who claimed to work with Nigeria Breweries and that he could assist in securing a dealership from the company.

    The matter is presently under further investigations.

     

  • PDP calls for investigation into explosion at Nwodo’s country home

    PDP calls for investigation into explosion at Nwodo’s country home

    The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for investigation into the explosion at the country home of the President of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Nnia John Nwodo, at Ukehe in Enugu State.

    The party, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan on Sunday in Abuja, condemned the explosion.

    He described the action of the arsonists as callous, horrendous and wicked.

    “Party invites security agencies to unravel the identities of the masked characters behind the dastardly act.

    “All our security agencies must swing into action and arrest the culprits to serve as deterrent to others.

    “Our nation cannot afford another form of criminality in view of the psychological trauma Nigerians are going through with bloodletting and killings in many states of the federation,” he said.

    The police in Enugu State have confirmed minor explosion at Ukehe country home of Nwodo in the early hours of Sunday.

    A statement issued in Enugu on Sunday by the police spokesperson, DSP Ebere Amaraizu, said the Commissioner of Police in the state had already visited Ukehe in Igboetiti Local Government area of Enugu State.

    Amaraizu said that the command had vowed to unmask those behind the dastardly act.

     

  • NNPC, Enugu Govt partner to restore Enugu depot

    The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and the Enugu State Government have pledged to work together to revamp the strategic Enugu Depot towards meeting the petroleum products demand of the entire South-East region and beyond.

    This was made known when the Group Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr. Maikanti Baru paid a courtesy call on the Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, at the Government House, Enugu on Thursday.

    Dr. Baru who lamented the incessant acts of vandalism on the Aba-Enugu products pipeline said at some point, about 700 breaches were recorded on the pipeline, a situation that has hampered efficient supply and distribution of petroleum products not only in the state, but in the entire South-East region.

    The GMD explained that even after the Aba-Enugu pipeline was repaired, it still had to be shut down as the corporation hardly gets up to 50% of the products pumped.

    He described Enugu Depot as a major NNPC supply and distribution infrastructure in the entire South-East region which requires the support of all stakeholders bring back to life.

    According to the GMD, the Osisioma and Nsirimo areas (both in Abia State) as well as Ishiagwu (in Ebonyi State) were the major vandalism flash points along the line where illegal connections for diversion of products had been observed almost on a daily basis.

    He, therefore, called on the governor to rally his counterparts in the region to work with the NNPC and security agencies to secure the strategic pipeline, which he said would go a long way in reviving efficient supply and distribution of petroleum products in the area.

    “This depot is not only strategic to the South East, it also serves as a bridge to Makurdi Depot in the North Central as well as the Yola Depot in the North East,” he noted.

    The GMD also charged the governor to collaborate with relevant government agencies to enforce the sale of petrol at filling stations in the state at the government-regulated price of N145.

    “You wouldn’t want to watch as unpatriotic marketers profiteer over your innocent citizens. We still believe marketers anywhere in this country can make profit selling at the official pump price,” Baru added.

    Responding, Governor Ugwuanyi assured the GMD that he would rally other governors from the region to ensure that the Aba-Enugu pipeline is secured from the unwholesome activities of vandals.

    Describing the GMD’s visit as timely, Governor Ugwuanyi said he was now better informed as to why the Enugu Depot was not in operation.

    He assured that the Enugu State Task Force on Petroleum Products would work with NNPC officials and relevant security agencies to ascertain the exact incident spots with a view to securing the pipeline.

     

  • Gov. Ugwuanyi empowers widows of fallen heroes

    No fewer than 98 widows of fallen heroes in the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu have been empowered by Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State.

    Ugwuanyi gave a cheque of N19.6 million to the General Officer Commanding of the Division, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Abubakar, for the widows on Sunday, during the 2017 West African Social Activities (WASA) celebration.

    Presenting the cheque on behalf of the governor, the Special Adviser to Enugu State Government on Security Matters, Brig.-Gen. Fred Eze (rtd), said each of the widows would get N200,000 to start-up or enhance their businesses.

    “This is in fulfillment of the promise made by Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day held on Jan. 15 at Okpara Square, Enugu.

    “Gov. Ugwuanyi is passionate to ensure that the welfare of personnel and officers of security agencies in the state are given adequate attention in order to get the best from them,’’ he said.

    He urged the widows to put the money to judicious use in a viable business venture or endeavour to be able to contribute meaningfully to the lives of their family members.

    “I will implore you to make judicious use of the money for it to create the desired multiplier effect,’’ he said.

    Responding, Abubakar thanked the governor on behalf of the widows, for fulfilling his promise within a short time.

    “On behalf of the Nigerian Army, Chief of Army Staff, Lt.- Gen. Tukur Buratai and the Division, I sincerely send our great salute and appreciate to His Excellency, Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi for this great gesture to widows of our fallen heroes.

    “Personally, I wish to thank him for fulfilling his promise within a short time,’’ he said.

    The GOC revealed that the division had met the beneficiaries of the empowerment and tutored them on how best to make use of the money to ensure multiplier effect.

    On the WASA celebration, Abubakar said it was meant to promote social inclusion and togetherness between personnel of the Nigerian Army, their families and the general public at large.

    The GOC also affirmed the loyalty of the army to constituted civilian authorities and to the Commander of Nigerian Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the WASA celebration featured flamboyant cultural displays and traditional dances cutting across prominent ethnic groups in Nigeria, as well as a tug-of-war session.

    Some soldiers, who exceptionally distinguished themselves in their lines of duty, were also recognised and honoured by the GOC.

    NAN reports that WASA is an annual event and a standing military tradition where officers, soldiers, their families and friends socially interact in a relaxed atmosphere.