Police Confirms Arrest of kidnappers in Obinze Axis, other areas

By Ayodele Ifasakin 

Police Confirms Arrest of kidnappers  in Obinze Axis, other areas

The Nigeria Police Force in its efforts to boost National Security and fortify the safety of every citizen, has conducted several operations across the country, tackling all forms of crime and criminality, particularly in Owerri, Imo State.

In recent happenings, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Imo State Command, have recorded several milestones of operational success in the fight against all forms of crime in the state, particularly kidnapping. Some of these achievements include the arrest of Five (5) suspects linked to kidnappings in Obinze, Avu, and Ihiagwa, and the rescue of the kidnapped victim. The suspects identified as Umaru Usman, 40, from Mauree in Sokoto; Tukur Yau, 25, from Dawakinkudur in Kano State; Musbau Sabo, 18, from Warsaw LGA in Kano State; Abdul Ibrahim, 30, from Sokoto State; and Jubrin Idris, 35, from Sokoto State, were arrested on the 21st of August 2024 in Avu, Imo State.

Another groundbreaking achievement was the arrest of one Nwauba Alex, a 25-year-old male from Ezza LGA, Ebonyi State on August 21, 2024. The suspect was arrested while attempting to rob two residents at gunpoint near Aladinma Primary School, Owerri. Recovered from the suspect were: one locally made pistol, two rounds of live ammunition, and torchlights. 

The Nigeria Police remains relentless in its efforts to combat these heinous acts and reiterates commitment towards bolstering security measures. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD., NPM., further reaffirms this commitment with the emplacement of both proactive and reactive measures aimed against these crimes.

LASG Confirms First Case of Coronavirus

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The Ministry of Health in Lagos State has confirmed its first case of COVID-19 and reported it to the Federal Ministry of Health. The case, which was confirmed on the 27th of February 2020, is the first case to be reported in Nigeria since the beginning of the outbreak in China in January 2020.

The case is an Italian citizen who entered Nigeria on the 25th Feburary from Milan Italy for a brief business visit. He fell ill on the 26th February and was transfered to Lagos State Biosecurity Facilities for isolation and testing.  COVID-19 infection was confirmed by the Virology Laboratory of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, part of the Laboratory Network of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The patient is clinically stable, with no serious symptoms, and is being managed at the Infectious Disease Hospital in Yaba, Lagos.

The Government of Lagos State under the Governor as the COVID-19 Incident Commander, through the the Lagos State Ministry of Health has been strengthening measures to ensure an outbreak in Lagos is controlled and contained quickly in collaboration with the multi-sectoral Coronavirus Preparedness Group led by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). We have immediately activated the State Emergency Operations Centre to respond to this case and implement firm control measures.

I wish to assure all Lagosians and Nigerians we have been beefing up our preparedness capabilities since the first confirmation of cases in China, and we will use all the resources made available by the State and Federal government to respond to this case.

We have already started working to identify all the contacts of the patient, since he entered Nigeria. Please be reminded that most people who become infected may experience only mild illness and recover easily, but it can be more severe in others, particularly the elderly and persons with other underlying chronic illnesses. All Lagosians should take care of their health and maintain hand and respiratory hygiene to protect themselves and others, including their own families, following the precautions below:

1.    Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
2.    Maintain at least 1 & half metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
3. Persons with persistent cough or sneezing should stay home or keep a social distance, but not mix in crowd.
4. Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene, meaning cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue or into your sleeve at the bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
5. Stay home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call Lagos State Emergency hotlines 08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 which are available day and night.
6. Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, Social Media including the Lagos State Ministry of Health, NCDC and Federal Ministry of Health.

Citizens must not abuse social media and indulge in spreading misinformation that causes fear and panic. The Lagos State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, will continue to provide updates and will initiate all measures required to prevent the spread of any outbreak in Lagos.

LASIEC Chairman Confirms 4 Years Tenure For Lagos LG Chairmen, Councilors

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The Chairman, Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC), Hon.Justice Ayotunde Phillips(Retd) has directed her staff to buckle-up at work this year in preparation for next year's local government elections in the state.

In her new year message to LASIEC staff, the retired bencher urged them to improve on their work abilities in readiness for the conduct of a free and fair local government elections in 2021.

This development has however put paid to the controversy over the tenure of local government Chairmen and Councilors which the State House of Assembly had increased from three to four years per term and signed into law with the consent of the former Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode.


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WIZKID CONFIRMS TENI’S VIGINITY STATUS

Okay, so a Twitter user asked Teni whether she is still and a virgin but instead of answering, Teni directed the Twitter user to get an answer from Wizkid. Here is Wizkid's reply

Okay, so a Twitter user asked Teni whether she is still and a virgin but instead of answering, Teni directed the Twitter user to get an answer from Wizkid.

 Here is Wizkid’s reply ‘anywhere starboy enter! No dey close again‘

Wizkid
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@wizkidayo
 anywhere starboy enter! No dey close again 😎

Source: TVCConnect