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Breaking: Women protest against return of armed Okuama youths (+ Photos)
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Breaking: Women protest against return of armed Okuama youths (+ Photos)
The women of Okoloba community in Bomadi local government area, weekend, protested against what they called the return of armed youths of Okuama in Ughelli South local government area, who they alleged were threatening the peace of the riverine area.
The placard carrying women, led by the chairlady of Okoloba community, Mrs Timipakebi Goodwin, and secretary, Mrs Mary Koibi, staged a peace protest on black attires along the coastal fringe of Okoloba community, chanting against violence and bloodbath, as well as sending an S.O.S. to the federal government to come to their aid.
Some inscriptions on the placards read: ‘We say No to violence’, ‘Enough of the killings on our land’, ‘Armed Okuama youths returning in a commando style’, ‘We say No to the return of armed youths of Okuama’, ‘Resettle Okuama people among their Ewu brothers in Ughelli South LGA’, ‘We mourn the killing of the 17 soldiers’ and among others.
The chairlady of Okoloba, Mrs Goodwin, speaking to newsmen with a written address that was made available to security apparatuses, which include the police, DSS, NSCDC, JTF as well as the acting chairman of Bomadi local government council, noted that the latest killing by the youths of Okuama showed that they could kill human beings at the slightest provocation.
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The women’s presentations as well as the written address read in part: “First, we the women of Okoloba community sympathize with the killing of 17 soldiers and officers of the Nigerian army on a peace and rescue mission to Okuama, following the kidnap of our son. We sincerely mourn their untimely death and pray for the repose of their souls. We also pray for their families.
“However, less than 24 hours after the exit of the troops from Okuama, fresh crisis erupted with another neighbouring community, culminating in the killing of one person while three other persons were seriously injured. The person who was killed and those sustaining machete wounds were alleged to have gone there to loot.
“The latest killing showed that the people of Okuama can kill a human at the slightest provocation; the sanctity of human life means nothing to them. It also shows that neighbouring Ijaw communities like Okoloba are not safe.
“So, resetting the people of Okuama in their present location, which is in-between communities in Bomadi local government area, is an attempt to encourage further communal clashes and bloodbath.
“Just last week, youths of Okuama community came out of the Mein-toruabubor creek, which leads to Ewu, on three speedboats and all of them on camouflage. They shot sporadically in the air before proceeding to OKuama. They moved to and fro the creek three times, and at every time they shot their guns in the air at the entrance of the creek.
“We are calling on the federal government to come to our aid, and the panacea to these incessant clashes and killings is for the government to relocate Okuama to Ewu clan in Ughelli South Local Government Area, where they truly and rightly belong.
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Couple arrested for running baby factory in Imo, eight pregnant girls rescued
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Couple arrested for running baby factory in Imo, eight pregnant girls rescued
A couple, Chukwudinma Umunnakwe and Comfort Umunnakwe have been arrested for allegedly running a baby factory in Imo state.
The suspects, who own Comfort Orphanage Home in Owerri, were paraded at the police command’s headquarters on Sunday.
Henry Okoye, spokesman for the Imo state police command said on Tuesday, July 2, the arrest was made possible by an intelligence report received by the operatives.
“The suspects have confessed to being in the criminal activity for over 12 years and will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation.
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“The suspects coerced their victims into signing a document to give away their children upon delivery for either N400,000 or N500,000 depending on the gender of the child,” Okoye said.
One of the victims, Ijeoma, revealed that the suspects lured them to the orphanage with promises of care, but instead subjected them to inhuman treatment and threats
“I refused to sign the document and have been asking them to allow me to leave or contact my family, but they refused till now,” she said.
The police urged residents to report any criminal activity to the nearest police station or via the command’s emergency lines.
Couple arrested for running baby factory in Imo, eight pregnant girls rescued
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Bandits kill lecturer in Katsina, kidnap his children
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Bandits kill lecturer in Katsina, kidnap his children
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Borno suicide bombing meant to cover terrorists’ weakness – DHQ
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Borno suicide bombing meant to cover terrorists’ weakness – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters has described the suicide bombings in Gwoza, Borno State, as cowardly acts by terrorists designed to create a sense of strength despite their vulnerability and decline.
The terrorists’ bomb strikes on Saturday were the bloodiest in recent memory. These incidents have sparked widespread attention, both locally and globally.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Buba Edward, four female suicide bombers were used to carry out the separate strikes in Gwoza.
He stated that the first attack involved a woman posing as a beggar at a wedding reception; the second attack occurred on the same street while efforts were being made to stabilise casualties; the third attack occurred while troops and hybrid forces were enforcing a curfew imposed on the residents; and the fourth incident involved a suicide bomber detonating the bomb prematurely after being detected early.
The statement read, “Over the weekend, troops of Joint Task Force OP Hadin Kai in the NE theatre recorded a series of reprehensible terror attacks in Gworza LGA of Borno State. The coordinated attacks comprised multiple person Bourne-improvised explosive devices, otherwise known as suicide bombings.
“All the attacks took place on Saturday, June 29, 2024. The first was recorded at about 1500 hrs, when a female suicide bomber disguised as a beggar invaded a wedding reception at Mararaba Hausari Street and detonated an improvised explosive device.
“Thereafter, at about 1700 hrs, while efforts were on to stabilise and move casualties of the initial explosion to the hospital for further treatment,.
“There was a second detonation from another female suicide bomber. The second explosion was on the same street and near the first explosion.
“Troops immediately imposed a curfew on the community to get members of the community indoors and prevent further casualties. However, while troops and hybrid forces were enforcing the curfew, a third explosion was recorded.
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It added, “The third explosion targeted the troops enforcing the curfew. The troops were attacked from behind by a third lady strapped with an IED vest. The explosion killed a soldier and two members of the hybrid forces.
“The fourth incident was averted when the suspect was identified early enough and she detonated the bomb prematurely, whereby she became the only casualty. On the whole, 20 people were killed, while 52 sustained various degrees of injuries and received treatment.”
Buba stated that the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, commiserated with all the victims of the incidents.
He said, “The armed forces view every life lost as a result of the ongoing war, whether civilian or military, as an immense tragedy. The sad loss of lives is a tragedy for society, the community, and the nation.
“Accordingly, on behalf of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. CG MUSA, officers, and members of the armed forces, we express our condolences even as we mourn with all who have lost loved ones. We also commiserate with all victims needing healing and recovery.”
Buba stated that the attacks were the result of successes against terrorism. He stated that the terrorists attacked to conceal their inferiority.
Buba said, “Given that we are in a state of war, it must be recognised that this despicable act is a response to recent successes in ongoing military operations. Indeed, our recent operations have decapitated the leadership of the terrorists, depleted their resources, reduced their support base, and reduced their influence.
“Clearly, the terrorists embarked on these cowardly attacks against innocent citizens to project an image of strength to cover their weakness and decline. Citizens must see through the smoke screen of the terrorists. We must realise that the terrorist aims to counter the reports of their weakness and create panic in the general population.”
He claimed that the attacks demonstrated the terrorists’ desire to gain attention, erode support for security authorities, and recruit new members.
Buba added, “The military is aware that in this phase of their ending life-cycle, the terrorists are desperate to attract attention, bolster relevancy, mobilise recruits, reduce support for the armed forces, and reduce support for the government.”
Buba warned that forces would make the terrorists pay for it on the battlefield.
He said, “Accordingly, we call on citizens to stand united, remain vigilant, and continue to support the efforts of the armed forces to ensure a secure and peaceful future. The fate of the terrorists who perpetrated this insecurity will be violent and short, as troops will stop at nothing to take them out of the battlefield.”
Borno suicide bombing meant to cover terrorists’ weakness – DHQ
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