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Confusion in Anambra community as Archbishop, driver declared missing

The Anglican community in Nnewi, Anambra State, and beyond is gripped with anxiety following the unexplained disappearance of the retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi, Most Rev. Godwin Okpala, along with his driver.

The duo reportedly went missing on Friday morning during a trip to the Umuchu community in Aguata Local Government Area. They never arrived at their destination, and their current whereabouts remain unknown.

Efforts to contact them have yielded no results, leaving the church and the local community in a state of apprehension.

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In response to the troubling situation, the Bishop of the Nnewi Diocese, Rt. Rev. Ndubuisi Obi, issued a prayer request urging members of the church to intercede for the safe return of the former archbishop and his driver. Confirming the incident to Sunday PUNCH via phone, Obi stated, “Yes, the report is true. However, you will have to contact our information board for further details.”

A member of the church’s communication board, who asked not to be named, added, “Yes, it is true, the bishop and his driver went on a trip to somewhere in Umuchu community on Friday morning, and till now, their whereabouts have remained unknown. We have contacted the relevant authorities, and the police are aware of the development. We hope for the safe return of the bishop and his driver.”

However, when reached for comment, the spokesperson for the Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, stated, “There is no such report before me.”

The church continues to appeal for prayers and remains hopeful for a positive outcome.

 

Confusion in Anambra community as Archbishop, driver declared missing

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Group cautions against demoralising Nigeria’s troops with negative global rankings

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Group cautions against demoralising Nigeria’s troops with negative global rankings

civil society group, Ayudantees Empowerment Initiative (AYI), has lashed out at the decision to rank Nigeria as  the 6th most terrorised country in the recent Global Terrorism Index.

Addressing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Executive Director, AYI, Amechi Chuks Oyema, faulted the new ranking for not considering recent massive gains against terrorists in the country.

“We are here to reject that report and say that it doesn’t reflect the situation on ground.

“How did they arrive at that rating? Was the Nigerian authorities carried along?

“Did the report consider that the enemies of the country, the bandits, terrorists are under pressure as a result of intensive operations by the Armed forces of Nigeria?

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“Did they consider the number of bandits, terrorists etc that have surrended to our troops?

“Did they consider the number that have been neutralized in battle ground?

“Did they consider the aggression with which our troops are pursuing the enemies of our country?” The group queried.

While saying it stands with the Defence Headquarters to declare that the report is not valid, AYI said GTI should have considered reports on ground. Analyse them critically before submitting the report, even as it warned against action that will demoralise Nigerian troops.

“There is no gainsaying that reports like this can cause apprehension in the society.

“AYI notes the people must be considered before reports like this are released.

“Our troops making sacrifices should not be demoralised. We need to support them.

“Hence, AYI like the DHQ is advising  the public, especially the media, to ignore the report.

“The troops under the able leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa must be supported.

“We must not generate reports that don’t reflect what is on ground.”

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Man butchers wife to death in A’Ibom over infidelity

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Man butchers wife to death in A’Ibom over infidelity

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested a 42-year-old man, Victor Okoh, for the alleged gruesome murder of his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, in Oron Local Government Area of the state.

The incident occurred at their residence in Effiong Essang street on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident said the suspect butchered his wife with a machete to death over accusations of infidelity.

“At about 05:20hrs, operatives of the Command swiftly responded to a distress call from concerned residents. On arrival at the scene, officers discovered the mutilated body of the deceased lying outside the house she shared with her husband,” the statement read.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity.

“Further reports indicated that the suspect was hiding in the ceiling of the house in an attempt to evade arrest.

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“The operatives tactically secured the building, forced entry, and successfully apprehended him.

“The machete used in committing the crime was recovered by the police and photographs were taken for investigation purposes.

“The corpse has been deposited at the General Hospital Morgue for an autopsy, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has condemned the act in its entirety and assured the public that justice will take its full course.

“He further warned against all forms of domestic violence and called on residents to seek lawful means of resolving disputes rather than resorting to violence.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens and urges the public to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.”

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Naira spraying: Court jails two sibling ex-convicts, one other in Ibadan

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Naira spraying: Court jails two sibling ex-convicts, one other in Ibadan

The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has sentenced two siblings, Amos Remilekun Ilesanmi and Olanrewaju Samuel Ilesanmi, alongside Ugbeh Emmanuel Ukali, to six months imprisonment for naira mutilation.

Dele Oyewale, Head of Media & Publicity for the EFCC, confirmed the ruling in a statement released on Monday sighted by Chronicle NG.

Justice Uche Agomoh delivered the judgment after the three were arraigned by the Ibadan Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on February 25, 2025, on a joint one-count charge.

The EFCC disclosed that the Ilesanmi brothers were ex-convicts, having been sentenced to three months of community service on October 2, 2024, for internet fraud and impersonation. Ukali, on the other hand, is currently facing prosecution for an internet fraud case before Justice Ladiran Akintola of the Oyo State High Court.

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The charge against them reads, “That you Ilesanmi Amos Remilekun, Ilesanmi Olanrewaju Samuel, and Ugbeh Emmanuel Ukali on or about 6th June, 2024 within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court sprayed the total sum of N391,400.00 (Three Hundred and Ninety-one Thousand, Four Hundred Naira) of N500 and N200 (Five Hundred and Two Hundred Naira Notes) denomination issued by the Central Bank of Nigeria and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21(4) of the Central Bank Act, 2007 and Punishable under Section 21(1) of the same Act.”

The accused persons pleaded guilty to the charge. Following this, the prosecution counsel, Abideen Muhammad Aliyu, presented EFCC operative Adegbite Adebayo as a witness and tendered incriminating documents and items in evidence. Aliyu then urged the court to convict and sentence the defendants as charged.

Defense counsel, Akinlabi Akinfala, pleaded with the court for leniency, arguing that the defendants were first-time offenders who had shown remorse.

Justice Agomoh, however, convicted and sentenced them to six months imprisonment each, without the option of a fine. The court also ordered that the N391,400 they sprayed be forfeited to the federal government.

Their ordeal began in June 2024 when they were arrested at a nightclub in Akure, Ondo State, for spraying and trampling on naira notes.

 

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