Gunmen attack Anambra community, police officer, vigilante shot

A clutch of yet-to-be-identified gunmen have attacked some police officers and vigilantes in Anambra State.

The security operatives were attacked at a police checkpoint at Ajali, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The command’s spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday, disclosed that a police officer and a member of the Anambra State Vigilante Group sustained gunshot injuries.

Ikenga stated that the two security operatives, who were shot in a gun duel with the gunmen, were receiving medical treatment.

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“During the gun duel, one police personnel and one AVG Operative sustained gunshot injuries and are currently responding to treatment in a hospital.

“Unfortunately, the two operational vehicles belonging to the AVG were caught up in fire and razed down completely,” he said.

According to him, the gunmen were intercepted on Thursday on the Umuchu-Amesi-Uga Road.

He added that one branded blue Hilux vehicle suspected to have been snatched from an unsuspecting member of the public was recovered from them.

He stated that joint operations are still ongoing in the area and further developments would be communicated.

Anambra is one of the Southeast states grappling with deepening security crisis occasioned by wanton killings and violent attacks by unknown gunmen.

Other states are Abia, Imo, Enugu and Ebonyi

Gunmen attack Anambra community, police officer, vigilante shot

Defamation: Deji Adeyanju withdraws statements against PDP leaders

Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju has retracted alleged defamatory statements made against the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagun, and the acting National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu.

In a letter dated December 6 from his law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, and signed by Zainab Otega, Adeyanju tendered an apology for the remarks. Addressed to Johnson Usman, SAN, counsel for Damagun and Anyanwu, the letter clarified that the statements were not intended to defame the PDP leaders.

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The letter stated: “Our client’s statements on the podcast were taken out of the bigger context of the conversation, which is the need for the leadership of the PDP to provide a strong opposition to the ruling party. These statements were not intended to defame your clients, and any perception of defamation in the said statements is regretted and withdrawn with apologies.”

Adeyanju had previously accused Damagun and Anyanwu of visiting the residence of President Bola Tinubu’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, for tea and kilishi, respectively. The comments, made during a podcast, were described as defamatory by the PDP leaders, who, through their counsel, demanded a public retraction and an apology in national dailies to avoid legal action.

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Tinubu mourns renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Muhyideen Bello

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Sheikh Muhyideen Ajani Bello, an esteemed Islamic scholar revered for his wisdom and dedication to the Muslim faith.

Sheikh Bello, who died at the age of 84, left behind a legacy of deep spiritual insight and commitment to humanity.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu described Sheikh Bello as a man of remarkable intellect and spiritual depth, whose life was devoted to serving Allah and spreading the teachings of the Holy Quran.

The President highlighted the late scholar’s ability to provide peace and guidance through his unique interpretation of Islamic teachings, which resonated with Muslims across Nigeria and beyond.

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“Sheikh Bello’s early discovery of his divine purpose and his dedication to prayers, study, and meditation profoundly shaped his message and influenced the destinies of countless individuals,” the President noted.

Acknowledging Sheikh Bello’s lifelong advocacy for charity, peace, and social harmony, President Tinubu praised the cleric’s unwavering counsel to leaders, urging trust, honesty, and fairness as essential pillars of governance.

The President offered prayers for the repose of Sheikh Bello’s soul and extended his condolences to the cleric’s family and the wider Muslim community.

He called on Nigerians to honor the late scholar’s legacy by embodying the principles of justice, compassion, and spiritual devotion that defined his life.

President Tinubu also urged reflection on Sheikh Bello’s enduring message of faith and unity.

Tinubu mourns renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Muhyideen Bello