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Serial killer, David-West, sentenced to death by hanging

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A Port Harcourt-based high court has sentenced a serial killer, Gracious David-West, to death by hanging for murder of several women in hotels in Rivers, Imo and Lagos states.

The convict, who was charged with ten counts of murder and attempted murder, had earlier confessed to killing seven ladies, one in Lagos, another one in Owerri (Imo) and five in Rivers State.

He committed the crime between July and September, 2019 but his attempt to kill his 10th victim, Benita Etim, got him exposed and led to his arrest.

David-West after killing the ladies reportedly used white cloth to tie their hands and legs before making away with their valuables.

In his judgement, Justice Adolphus Enebeli said, “Gracious David-West should be hanged on his neck until he is dead.”

The court said the prosecution team was able to prove their case beyond reasonable doubt, having advanced and presented relevant evidence and witnesses before the court.

Justice Enebeli said the confession of David-West as well as the CCTV footage of the convict tendered by the prosecution team during the trial proved that he was guilty of the crime.

The court, however, discharged and acquitted the second defendant, Nimi Thankgod, who was accused of dumping the remains of one of the victims in a dustbin.

Lawyer to David-West, Vincent Chukwu, urged the court to be lenient with his client on the grounds that he is a father of three young children.

But the prosecuting lawyer, Chidi Ekeh, said David-West deserved no mercy for the multiple murder cases.

Ekeh also said the judgement would serve as a deterrent to other criminally-minded people.

 

 

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Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State

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Breaking: Tinubu declares state of emergency in Rivers State

 

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night declared a state of emergency in Rivers State following the protracted political crisis in the state.

Tinubu made the declaration during a nationwide broadcast, saying it is for six months.

He announced the suspension of the Executive Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy and all the members of the House of Assembly for six months.

He immediately named an administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (Retd), to take charge of the affairs of the state for the six-month period.

Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution interprets a state of emergency as a situation of national danger or disaster in which a government suspends normal constitutional procedures to regain control.

A state of emergency allows the President to immediately make any desired regulations to secure public order and safety. (Channels TV)

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BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis

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BREAKING: Tinubu addresses Nigerians on Rivers political crisis

 

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday night will hold a nationwide broadcast to address the crisis in Rivers state.

Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said the broadcast will be transmitted by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN).

The broadcast is expected to be held by 7pm today.

 

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Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs

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Tinubu holds emergency meeting with service chiefs

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday met with the service chiefs expectedly over the current security situation in the country.
The service chiefs were led by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to the meeting at the Aso Villa in Abuja.

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director General of the Department Of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi; were also present at the meeting.
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, and the Leader of the Majority, Opeyemi Bamidele, later joined the meeting held in the office of the President.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and his deputy, Ben Kalu, were also spotted at the meeting.

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