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Nnamdi Kanu drags Imo CP to court over alleged defamation
Nnamdi Kanu drags Imo CP to court over alleged defamation
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has sued the Imo state Commissioner of Police (CP), Aboki Danjuma, demanding N10bn in general damages over alleged defamation.
Kanu, in a fresh suit filed by his lawyer, Maxwell Opara, at the Abuja High Court, also demanded an award of N50m as exemplary damages against the CP.
The IPOB leader, in the writ of summons marked: CV3179/2025, sought an award of 10 per cent post-judgment interest per annum on the entire judgment sum from the date of judgment till same is fully liquidated.
He sought a declaration that the CP’s press release published on July 25 “attributing the gruesome killings in Imo communities to IPOB/ESN (Eastern Security Network) members is false, unsubstantiated, speculative and defamatory.”
He sought “an order of perpetual injunction, restraining the defendant whether by himself or officers of the Nigerian Police Force from further making such or similar defamatory statements.
“An order of this honourable court directing the defendant to issue a public retraction and apology to the claimant in at least two national dallies and on national television.”
While Kanu is the claimant, Danjuma is the sole defendant in the suit dated August 12 but filed on August 14.
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Kanu, in his statement of claims, through Opara, alleged that on or about July 25, the CP, within two hours of an attack at Ndi-Ejezie, Umualaoma and Ndiakuwata Uno in Arondizuogu Ideato Local Government Area (LGA), issued a press release published by mainstream media, “wherein he falsely and maliciously attributed the gruesome killings in these Imo State communities to members of IPOB/ESN.”
The lawyer averred that in the press release, the defendant alleged that; “IPOB under the leadership of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu orchestrated the attacks- gruesome killings in Imo communities.”
He argued that the press release came at the time the IPOB had appealed the controversial ex-parte judicial proceeding declaring it a terrorist group at the Supreme Court of Nigeria.
“Hence, the order is subject to appellate scrutiny making any reliance on it a matter sub judice (lis pendis),” the lawyer said.
Besides, Opara argued that Kanu is currently standing trial at the Federal High Court on an allegation of terrorism and that “the said trial is pending and undecided.”
Opara said the CP’s pronouncements were made while the matter was sub judice and therefore prejudicial to the fair trial rights of his client.
“The claimant avers that the false statement by the defendant was made without proper investigation, evidence or credible intelligence as no arrest or criminal prosecution has been initiated after the press release.”
The lawyer averred that the statements allegedly made by Danjuma had caused serious damage to Kanu’s reputation nationally and internationally.
“The claimant contends that the statements made by the defendant were defamatory, false and actuated by malice, and intended to sway public opinion against him and IPOB,” the lawyer said.
Nnamdi Kanu drags Imo CP to court over alleged defamation
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Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
The Delta State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu in Anambra State, arresting key suspects linked to the case.
Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe disclosed on Sunday that operatives of the Homicide Section of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID), acting on credible intelligence, apprehended 25-year-old security guard Godwin Mngumi on 6 December 2025. Mngumi allegedly murdered the retired judge, and authorities also recovered the deceased’s mobile phone from him.
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According to Edafe, Mngumi confessed to inviting a friend, Nnaji Obalum, and another accomplice — who remains at large — to the residence where the crime was committed. Obalum has since been arrested, while a manhunt continues for the third suspect.
The arrests mark a major step forward in the effort to bring all perpetrators of the high-profile murder to justice.
Delta State Police Arrest Suspects in Killing of Retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu
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Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
The Delta State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has made significant strides in its ongoing campaign against cultism and violent crimes. Recent operations, including an intelligence-led arms recovery in Abraka and the arraignment of 18 suspects, highlight the command’s intensified enforcement efforts across the state.
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Spokesperson SP Bright Edafe said on Saturday that the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT), under ASP Julius Robinson, executed a successful operation on December 6, 2025, targeting cult-related activities and the proliferation of illegal firearms. Acting on credible intelligence, officers conducted a coordinated search at No. 2 Umeghe Community, Abraka, the residence of Isiakpere Friday, 67.
The move underscores the Delta State Police’s commitment to restoring safety and security in communities affected by criminal and cult-related activities.
Delta State Police Recover Arms, Arraign 18 Suspects in Crackdown on Cultism, Violent Crimes
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Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
The Nigerian Army has temporarily frozen both statutory and voluntary retirements for certain officers, including Generals, following the nationwide security emergency declared by President Bola Tinubu. The decision aims to bolster manpower as the country faces a surge in kidnappings and worsening insecurity.
The move comes after more than 600 abduction cases were reported in November 2025, including the kidnapping of over 300 students in Niger State, 38 worshippers in Kwara State, and 25 students in Kebbi State.
An internal circular dated December 3 and signed by Maj. Gen. E. I. Okoro on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff cited provisions in the Harmonised Terms and Conditions of Service Officers (HTACOS) 2024, allowing service extensions “in the interest of the service.” The memo explains that officers usually retire upon reaching age limits, completing 35 years of service, or failing promotion/conversion boards, but these rules can be overridden during national emergencies.
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The suspension affects officers who have:
- Failed promotion examinations three times
- Been passed over repeatedly at promotion boards
- Reached rank age limits
- Failed conversion boards thrice
- Completed 35 years of service
Officers granted extensions will remain in service but will not be eligible for further promotions, courses, secondments, or extra-regimental appointments. Those unwilling to continue can still proceed with standard exit procedures.
Commanders have been instructed to communicate the directive and manage morale across units, with the policy to be reviewed once national security conditions improve.
Nigerian Army Suspends Retirements for Officers Amid Nationwide Security Emergency
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