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Man machetes worshipper during church deliverance in Anambra
Man machetes worshipper during church deliverance in Anambra
A mentally unstable man has been arrested for attacking a church member during a deliverance service inside a church at Obosi in the Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The man was said to have picked up a cutlass from the church altar and given the worshiper a deep cut.
The victim was immediately rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga, said, “Preliminary information revealed that the man of God claimed he could heal the madman and started praying.
“As the prayers were ongoing, the insane man, during a struggle with the pastor and other members/witnesses, picked up a cutlass from the altar and wounded one of the members.
“Furthermore, the suspected unsound mind has been taken to the hospital for psychiatric evaluation and medication, and his relatives are under interrogation in safe custody. Further details shall be communicated.”
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Five arrested for operating illegal refinery in Rivers
Five arrested for operating illegal refinery in Rivers
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 5 suspects for allegedly involved in illegal refining of crude oil stolen from pipelines in Odagwa community in Etche area of Rivers.
Maj.-Gen. Jamal Abdussalam, the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 6 Division, Nigeria Army, Port Harcourt, told journalists on Wednesday in Port Harcourt.
Mr Abdussalam was represented by Lt-Col. Ishaya Manga,Commanding Officer of 29 Battalion under the division.
He said that the suspects were arrested engaging in illegal bunkering of petroleum product at the refinery site.
“The arrest followed credible intelligence on the activities of illegal bunkerers in the area, who are bent on sabotaging the nation’s economy.
“In response, troops were deployed to identify, locate and destroy all illegal refineries within the division’s area of responsibility.
“Upon arriving at the site, our troops uncovered hand dug reservoirs used for storing of stolen crude oil.
“It is regrettable that this economic sabotage against the Federal Government is having negative impact on socio-economic activities and the health of citizens,” he said.
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Mr Abdussalam said that troops also seized about 225,000 litres of crude oil from the site.
“About 45,000 litres of stolen crude oil were found in five different reservoirs, while many others were empty.
“Troops also discovered several metallic pots used for cooking and refining crude oil into petroleum products at various locations in the area.
“The operation is ongoing and we are optimistic of making further discoveries,” he added.
He expressed concern about the destruction of vegetation and environmental degradation in the community.
The army chief pledged that those responsible for these heinous crimes would be brought to justice.
“We commend the local population for providing credible intelligence that aided us in discovering this illegal refinery in the deep Etche forest.
“It’s hard to believe that something like this is taking place here. Even drones would struggle to capture everything that is happening here due to the tense vegetation.
“The suspects will face prosecution for their crimes against the country,” he said.
Five arrested for operating illegal refinery in Rivers
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Kano govt bans male DJs from female events
Kano govt bans male DJs from female events
In Kano State, male Disc Jockeys (DJs) have been prohibited from officiating at female-dominated events, authorities in the northwest state have said.
The Commander General of Kano State Hisbah Board, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, announced the ban on Wednesday.
He made the announcement at a meeting with the representatives of DJs in the state.
According to him, the move became imperative in order to prohibit mixing of males and females during events and stop other indecent and immoral activities.
Sheikh Daurawa stated that only women would now be allowed to officiate at women’s gatherings, saying Kano is an Islamic State and can’t allow unfettered mixing of opposite genders.
He said, “As an Islamic state, it is unacceptable for us to allow the indiscriminate mixing of males and females at the same event. This is because this act can promote and spread immorality.”
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He noted that previously another meeting was held with owners and managers of event centres in the state in order to sensitise them about the relevant laws guiding their activities.
In his remarks, the representative of the DJs, Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as DJ Farawa, commended the board for inviting and advising them on the new guidelines introduced by the board to guide their business.
He said, “We are happy with the invitation of the hisbah board to our union of DJs. They have given us guidelines on the sanctity of prayer times during events, as well as the need to prevent the mixing of males and females during those events.”
Ibrahim noted that all DJs performing in the state must adhere to the new guidelines issued by the board to avoid being sanctioned.
He said, “This is why we are calling on all DJs to register with our union in order to benefit from the guidelines that have been issued.”
He warned that non-registered DJs performing in the state would not be protected by the union if they were found to have violated the hisbah guidelines
Kano govt bans male DJs from female events
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Casual worker electrocuted in Lagos factory
Casual worker electrocuted in Lagos factory
A casual worker at a factory in the Isolo area of Lagos state has died from electrocution, the police have said.
The Lagos State command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure on Wednesday.
Hundeyin disclosed the incident was reported at the Aswani Police Division on Tuesday at about 5:06 pm by the manager of the company.
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He said the manager reported incident to the police, saying that one of their casual workers was electrocuted while refilling an industrial chiller with water.
The police spokesperson said the victim was immediately rushed to a private hospital at Isolo, where he was later referred to Isolo General Hospital.
Hundeyin said the victim, however, was confirmed dead on arrival at the hospital by the doctor on duty.
“No physical injury was observed on the corpse. The body has been removed and deposited at the morgue for autopsy. Meanwhile, investigation into the case is in progress,” he said.
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