Tag: Joseph Pessu
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COVID-19: RCCG parish throws out pews, puts food packs in place for the needy [PHOTOS]
A Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) parish in Warri, Delta State, where security operatives killed a 28-year-old man named Joseph Pessu on Thursday, has set its pews aside and neatly arranged food packs in place. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the RCCG parish is the Champions Cathedral parish in Warri Province 5, and the food packs…
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Buhari’s minister condemns killing of Joseph Pessu, says act is barbaric
Festus Keyamo, Minister of State for Labour and Employment has condemned the killing of Joseph Pessu, describing the incident as a barbaric act. In a statement personally signed, the Minister said he would be forwarding a petition to the relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate this murder. The statement reads: “I have received disturbing reports and…
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Itsekiri youths blow hot over killing of Joseph Pessu
The Itsekiri National Youths Council (INYC) has expressed sadness over the killing of Joseph Pessu, and has called on the government to make sure the killer is brought to book. In a statement jointly signed by Comr. Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, President, INYC and Comr. Appearance Afejuku, Secretary General, INYC, the Itsekiri youths narrated how Joseph was…
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Warri Boys Association demands justice for Joseph Pessu
The Lagos State chapter of Warri Boys Association (WBA) has called for calm and demanded justice for Joseph Pessu, who was killed allegedly by an officer in the Nigerian Army. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports WBA made the demand in a statement signed by Mr Harrison Jalla, urging the government to ensure that the erring security agents…
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COVID-19: Govt calls for investigation into killing of Joseph Pessu in Warri
Delta State Government has called for an investigation into the alleged killing of a 28 year old Joseph Pessu in Warri on Thursday. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu in a statement in Asaba said the government was worried about the report of Joseph allegedly by security agencies on regular patrol duty. The…
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Lockdown goes wrong in Delta, residents attack army officers after soldier kills Warri boy
The Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) lockdown seemingly has gone wrong in Delta State after an army officer reportedly killed a young man for allegedly driving on the road instead of staying at home. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the incident, which occurred at Ugbuwangue in Warri South Local Government Area of the State, resulted to a violent protest.…