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Anambra Perm sec reportedly beats HoD to coma

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3 weeks ago

August 26, 2024

Anambra Perm sec reportedly beats HoD to coma

The Anambra State Government has vowed to take necessary action following an alleged altercation between Mrs. Chinwe Achugbu, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Welfare, and an unidentified female Head of Department (HOD) within the same ministry.

The incident, which reportedly occurred on Thursday, August 15, 2024, resulted in one of the individuals being hospitalized.

The altercation, which is said to have escalated into a physical fight, reportedly saw Achugbu attempting to strangle the HOD, leaving her in a coma.

The injured HOD was rushed to the Emergency Ward of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital Amaku-Awka, where she was eventually resuscitated.

Eyewitnesses and sources within the ministry, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident and expressed concern over the growing trend of physical confrontations among senior staff members.

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They also revealed that many subordinates are reluctant to report such incidents for fear of victimization.

When approached for comments, Permanent Secretary Achugbu declined to speak, citing her position and directing inquiries to the Head of Service.

The Head of Service, Theodora Igwegbe, acknowledged being aware of the incident through social media but stated that she had not yet received a formal complaint.

She assured that an investigation would be conducted once official reports are submitted, and appropriate actions would be taken based on the findings.

The Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, was unavailable for comment as attempts to reach her went unanswered.

The incident has sparked concerns within the ministry, with many calling for immediate and transparent investigations to address the issue and prevent further occurrences.

The state government, through the relevant authorities, is expected to follow through on its commitment to ensuring that justice is served in accordance with the Public Service Rules.

Anambra Perm sec reportedly beats HoD to coma

(Punch)

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Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom

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6 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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Shawulu Dan-Mammam,Commissioner of Police, Niger State

Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom

In a tragic turn of events, kidnappers who abducted a hotel owner, his manager, and a guest in Gauraka community, Tafa Local Government Area, Niger State, have executed their captives despite receiving a ransom of N25 million.

The incident, which occurred early on August 17, 2024, has also claimed the lives of two local vigilantes, Abubakar Muhammad and Ibrahim Garba, who were killed while delivering the ransom.

According to reports from City & Crime, the bodies of the victims were found in the Dogon-Daji Forest, a border area between Kaduna, Niger State, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They were subsequently transported to an air force base near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.

Hussaini Abubakar, the commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Tafa, confirmed that the remains of the vigilantes were buried on Saturday following military clearance.

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Additionally, a man previously abducted from the community about a month ago was rescued with gunshot wounds and is receiving treatment at an army medical facility in Abuja.

The abduction began around 1 am when the kidnappers raided the hotel, forcibly taking all the lodgers. Witnesses reported that the bandits fired shots while leaving, drawing attention to the crime. Despite the presence of a security hunter nearby, the individual fled upon seeing the attackers.

Community residents have expressed growing frustration over the escalating attacks, noting that the bandits frequently operate in nearby forests and along major roads, including the Ijah-Koro and Ijah-Gwari roads leading to Bwari town in the FCT.

Gauraka has experienced at least five kidnapping incidents in the past four months, underscoring the urgent need for increased security measures in the area.

Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom

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Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining

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6 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of illegal mining activities in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, located in Ibieno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.

The EFCC announced the arrests on Sunday, stating that its Special Task Force on Illegal Mining, operating in Uyo, carried out the operation based on credible intelligence regarding illicit mining activities conducted by foreign companies in Eket and Ibieno LGAs.

This development underscores the ongoing efforts of the EFCC to clamp down on illegal mining and protect Nigeria’s natural resources from exploitation by foreign entities.

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The agency’s vigilance in addressing illegal operations continues to support the country’s broader fight against environmental degradation and economic sabotage.

“The five arrested Chinese suspects are Zhon Qinping, apprehended on 10 September, and Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou, and Chen Zeng, arrested on 29 August.

“They were arrested at an illegal mining site, where a mineral suspected to be ilmenite, a titanium-iron oxide mineral, was being extracted.

“The suspects will face charges in court once investigations are concluded,” EFCC said.

Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining

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Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits

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6 hours ago

September 16, 2024

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Umar Shehu

Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits

The Katsina Community Watch Corps (CWC) has apprehended Umar Shehu on allegations of supplying illegal injections and drugs to bandits involved in kidnappings in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The arrest was reported by Bakatsine, a security expert and Conflict and Crisis Journalist in the Northwest region, via a post on X.

Accompanying the post was a video showing a significant quantity of syringes and Umar Shehu’s confession to his involvement in the illegal activities.

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“GOOD NEWS: The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area has successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State,” the post reads.

“The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others, but only Umar’s information appeared in the video while others were not recorded for security reasons, according to an insider.”