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Kano Police Commended for Swift Response to Dorayi Security Breach, Plans Anti-Daba Divisional Office”
KANO, March 29, 2024 – Following a recent security breach in Dorayi Quarters and its environs, where miscreants and thugs attacked residents, resulting in loss of innocent lives and property, the Kano State Police Command has been lauded for its rapid response to contain the situation.
In a press release issued today, Right Rev. Dr. John Namaza Niyiring, Co-Chair, and Amb. Ibrahim Waiya, Convener/Head of Secretariat of Kano peace committee commended the prompt action of the Kano State Police Command, led by CP Muhammad Hussaini Gumel, in addressing the incident. The Command’s consideration to establish an Anti-Daba Divisional Police Office in the area as a preventive measure has also been acknowledged.
The statement further expressed appreciation for the arrest of suspects linked to the attack and called for a thorough investigation to apprehend all involved individuals and their sponsors. This, it emphasized, would serve as a deterrent to others contemplating such violent acts.
While praying for the souls of the departed and the speedy recovery of the injured, the release urged the Kano State Government to cover the medical expenses of survivors. Additionally, citizens were encouraged to support security agencies by providing information to combat political thuggery and hooliganism in the state.
The authors Waiya and John Namaza of Kano peace committee also extended Easter wishes to Christians and urged prayers for the nation’s security, prosperity, and development.
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NUJ Online Chapel Inaugurated In Enugu
Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Enugu state Council has inaugurated a new Chapel; Corporate Online Chapel, bringing to Eleven, the number of Chapels in the Council.
Performing the inauguration of the newest chapel which has Comrade Clinton Umeh, Publisher of Journalist101 as the Chairman, on Thursday at the Rt. Hon.(Dr.) Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi NUJ Press Center, Enugu, the Council Chairman, Comrade Sam Udekwe said the election of the Executive members of the chapel in their last Congress, marked the beginning of the Online Chapel.
He urged the Executives “to ensure that the members of the chapel comply with what we believe in as members of this profession’”
Comrade Udekwe further said, “this is a very promising chapel. You have your membership now I want to assure you that more members will come in. You know what it takes to be qualified to be a member and we expect you to take this to heart while admitting new members because It is not open to just anybody . It is not open to all bloggers , that’s why we say it is Corporate Online. It’s for online practitioners that are Journalists.
There are online publishers that are not Journalists. That’s why we want you to make a difference. So, we want you to show the society that there are online practitioners, the ones that are members of NUJ,” he said.
He charged the executives to take care of their members in line with the tenets of the NUJ profession and maintain peace between themselves anf other members including the NUJ.
Responding on behalf of other members, the Chairman of the Online Chapel, Comrade Clinton Umeh thanked the President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Chris Isiguzo for their foresight in creating the Online chapel.
He assured that “members of the Chapel will live up to expectations and work in accordance with what the Constitution says.
This Chapel is a new dawn in online practice and will provide a platform for us to unite all that are qualified under one umbrella to ensure professionalism in the discharge of our duties as Journalists.”
He also thanked the chairman of the state council and members of his executive for their guidance and direction to help the chapel see the light of the day.
The newly inaugurated executive members are:
Comrade Clinton Umeh Chairman,
Comrade Jonathan Emmanuel Ikechukwu (First News)— ViceChairman
Comrade Odomero Igbodo (Dome TV)—Secretary
Comrade Christian Nwangene ( Aproko Republic)— Assistant Secretary
Comrade Maureen Ikpeama ( Newsline Global)—Treasurer
Comrade Sebastine Okafor— (Journalist 101) Internal Auditor
Comrade Emmanuel Terwase ( Afriquecast)—Financial Secretary.
The event was witnessed by the Vice Chairman of NUJ, Comrade Regis Anikworji, the Secretary, Comrade Ifeoma Amuta, Comrade and among other members.
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Defence Headquarters Declares 8 Wanted Over Killing Of Soldiers
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has issued a declaration naming 8 individuals wanted in connection with the heinous killing of Late Lt. Col. AH Ali and 16 other troops in Okuama, Delta State, on March 14, 2024.
The announcement was made via the verified Defence Headquarters’ X handle on Thursday.
The wanted persons are identified as:
1. Akevwru Daniel Omotegbono (Amagbem)
2. Prof. Ekpokpo Arthur
3. Andaowei Denis Bakriri
4. Igoli Ebi
5. Akata Malawa David Sinclair Okili
6. Clement Ikolo Oghenerukvwe
7. Reuben Baru
It could be recalls that the 17 fallen heroes were laid to rest at the National Military Cemetery, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu honoring their memory.
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