metro
Apostle Suleman Didn’t Visit Us, Denied Us Access To His House —Sister Of One Of Policemen Killed During Attack On Cleric’s Convoy
The General Overseer of the Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman has been accused of not visiting the relatives of his police escorts who were killed on Friday in Edo State.
SaharaReporters earlier reported how some gunmen on Friday attacked the convoy of Suleman, killing seven persons including three police escorts.
The incident occurred on Warake Road, close to Auchi, Edo State.
According to the sister of one of the policemen in an audio interview obtained by SaharaReporters on Sunday, Suleman has not paid a condolence visit to the family two days after the attack.
“Even my aunty, our firstborn; they went there (to see him). They didn’t even allow them to enter. He didn’t even come out to see them. He didn’t come out to see them.
READ ALSO:
- Jandor’s campaign train attacked in Ikoda, journalists injured
- Hoodlums brutalise politician fighting for children’s custody
- Why Petrol Is Still Scarce In Abuja After Lokoja Flood – IPMAN
“He (her brother) only has one son and his wife is a policewoman. They are in Edo state,” the source said.
“My elder sister and my brother, they went there (to see him). We are 12; my father has 12 children. We lost one in the process of protecting Suleman. He did not even come out. My sister and my brother that went, they had to come back home because he didn’t come out to see them,” she added in the audio.
In a video released after the incident, the cleric confirmed the attack and said he knows the attackers.
He said, “There are things happening that I have been quiet about. Even if you are the most careless person on earth, you will not give yourself to so many scandals.
“There are things happening that people don’t know, even though one or two persons take advantage of it along the line. The reason I’m coming out to speak now is that they have done all that and discovered that I’m still moving on.
“They decided to make an attempt on my life. I just escaped an assassination attempt where seven people were killed. My car was attacked.
“The people who did this are expecting me to come out and mention their names but I won’t do that. You can’t kill me, my life is in the hand of God.”
Efforts to reach Phrank Shaibu, Suleman’s media aide, were not successful as his mobile line suggested it was switched shortly after ringing.
metro
BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
A former Attorney-General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke, has been acquitted of money laundering charges by an Abuja Federal High Court.
Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, upheld Adoke’s “no case” submission against the money laundering charges.
In 2017, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Adoke and Abubakar Aliyu, a property developer, with laundering about N300 million.
While the EFCC acknowledged before Ekwo that it was a mortgage taken by Adoke from Unity Bank, it alleged before Justice Kutigi that the money constituted a bribe from the sale of an oil block by Malabu Oil & Gas Ltd in 2011.
READ ALSO:
- BREAKING: Tension as anti-riot police forces take over Benue APC secretariat
- Liverpool crash out of Europa as Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta win 3-1 agg
- Europa: Martinez two penalty saves power Aston Villa into S’final
On March 28, 2024, Kutigi dismissed the charges against Adoke and others, citing contradictions and criticizing the EFCC for a four-year trial.
Justice Ekwo, on Friday, ruled that the EFCC failed to provide evidence to prove the essential elements of the offence against Adoke, acquitting him of the charges.
However, Ekwo mandated Aliyu, the second defendant, to open his defence, stating that he has a case to answer.
BREAKING: Court acquits Ex-AGF Adoke
metro
Army releases Delta traditional ruler detained over slain 17 soldiers
Army releases Delta traditional ruler detained over slain 17 soldiers
The Nigerian Army has released a Delta State traditional ruler, Clement Ikolo, arrested over the murder of 17 soldiers in Okuama community.
He was released on Friday during a briefing by the Director of the Army Public Relations, Onyema Nwachukwu.
metro
BREAKING: Tension in Benue as riot police take over APC secretariat
BREAKING: Tension in Benue as riot police take over APC secretariat
Anti-riot Police forces have assumed control of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Secretariat led by Comrade Austin Agade in Makurdi, the capital of Benue state.
This marks the second instance within a month. It’s noteworthy that Makurdi hosts two separate APC secretariats, with Agada heading one and Benjamin Omakolo overseeing the other.
The Agada-led APC State Working Committee (SWC) had scheduled the inauguration of members of the zoning committee for the upcoming council elections at their Secretariat on Friday the 19th.
READ ALSO:
- Liverpool crash out of Europa as Ademola Lookman’s Atalanta win 3-1 agg
- Europa: Martinez two penalty saves power Aston Villa into S’final
- Bobrisky, Cubana Chief Priest and Indabosky Bahose
In a pre-emptive move, anti-riot police trucks arrived as early as 6 a.m., barricading all routes leading to the Secretariat.
At present, the situation is chaotic, with motorcycle riders, suspected to be aligned with the Benjamin Omakolo-led APC State Working Committee, occupying the area. Chief Of Staff Paul Biam has characterized this faction as the authentic APC.
Governor Hyacient Alia previously issued a ban on all political activities and public gatherings in Benue State, and it appears this directive remains in force.
BREAKING: Tension in Benue as riot police take over APC secretariat
-
News7 days ago
FG gives update on where fleeing Binance executive is hiding
-
metro7 days ago
Troops neutralise 188 terrorists, rescue 133 hostages in assault operations
-
metro7 days ago
Viral video: Edo CP orders trial of officer threatening people with gun
-
Opinion7 days ago
BBC, Betta Edu, and ministry of corruption – Farooq Kperogi
-
News6 days ago
NLC, TUC jointly propose N615,000 new minimum wage
-
Sports5 days ago
United in hot chase for Osimhen amid transfer speculations
-
News7 days ago
I helped Emefiele to collect $3m cash – Dispatch rider
-
Business7 days ago
Naira could trade below ₦1,000/$ – Goldman Sachs