November 29, 2021

[GIST] Unknown Gunmen Rain Bullets On Ebonyi Lawmaker’s Convoy

[GIST] Unknown Gunmen Rain Bullets On Ebonyi Lawmaker’s Convoy

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Some unknown gunmen on Sunday attacked the convoy of a lawmaker representing Ohaukwu North constituency in Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Chinedu Awoh.

The gunmen ambushed and shot at his convoy while he was on his way to his hometown, Effium.

File photo of a gunman wearing bullets

It was learnt that the gunmen started raining bullets on his convoy as soon as they sighted him coming to Effium community.

The lawmaker was thereafter taken to Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki for treatment as he was said to have sustained gunshot wounds.

In the first week of November, some gunmen allegedly killed 17 persons in Effium community, in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

SaharaReporters had reported that the attackers invaded the community, shooting at residents, some of whom sustained injuries while 17 died. 

SaharaReporters had also reported that there had been a lingering communal crisis between Ezza-Effium and Effium people of the Ohuakwu Local Government Area of the state since January 2021, which had resulted in the death of innocent persons and destruction of property worth millions of naira.

During the Easter break, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who visited the areas, assessed the level of damage caused by the conflict and promised that the Nigerian Government would do everything to ensure that security was beefed up in the communities.

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[GIST] Suspected Kidnappers Shoot Kogi Commissioner, Kidnap Others

[GIST] Suspected Kidnappers Shoot Kogi Commissioner, Kidnap Others

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The Kogi State Commissioner for Environment, Adewale Omofaiye, has been shot in the leg by suspected kidnappers.

The incident occurred around 5 pm on Sunday between Ikoyi and Iyara areas of the state as Omofaiye escaped being kidnapped, but not without a gunshot injury.

Three persons were said to be in the car when they were waylaid and attacked by the suspected kidnappers.

The commissioner is, however, said to be in stable condition.

SaharaReporters learnt that the suspected kidnappers opened fire on his vehicle while he was on his way to Lokoja and he was hit in the leg by a bullet.

It was learnt that some motorists were kidnapped and taken to the bush during the attack.

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[GIST] Ohanaeze Youths Accuse Imo Justice Commissioner, Akaolisa Of Meddling In Case Of Suspected Child Traffickers

[GIST] Ohanaeze Youths Accuse Imo Justice Commissioner, Akaolisa Of Meddling In Case Of Suspected Child Traffickers

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The Ohanaeze Youth Council has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the Imo State governor, Hope Uzodinma to caution the state Commissioner for Justice and Attorney General of the state, Cyprian Akaolisa.

The youth council is asking the President and state governor to stop Akaolisa from meddling in a child trafficking case involving one Mrs. Chinyere Ohanyere and her suspected accomplice Ngozi Eboson.

Ohanyere and Eboson are currently being prosecuted at two courts in Owerri by the state police command on a case of alleged trafficking in children.

The youths alleged that the Commissioner for Justice was attempting to pervert the course of justice and ensure the release of the suspects.

Addressing journalists in Owerri, the state capital, President of OYC, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, alleged that Akaolisa had gone to court twice to push for the release of the suspects.

Igboayaka said, “This is to bring to the knowledge of the President, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, the National Assembly, the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice and the Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Senator Hope Uzodinma, the condemnable stance of the Attorney General of Imo state, Barr C.O.C. Akaolisa in a case of children trafficking which is currently undergoing process at the court.

“We found it unacceptable and shocking that the Attorney General of Imo state, Barr C.O.C. Akaolisa, was in court on November 17, and November 23, 2021, respectively, during court sittings, with suspected attempts to free the suspects and hand over the children to them.

"While commending the police for promptly arresting the duo of Ohanyere and Eboson and arraigning them in court, the youths urged them not to succumb to any pressure or threats, but should go ahead and make sure that the litigation is dispensed within the framework of the law."

They also commended the police prosecution team which opposed the move and the judge who overruled the application.

The youth leader added, “While we have not declared anybody guilty as charged, we at Ohanaeze Youth Council are monitoring progress in the matter and wait on our respectable court of competent jurisdiction to deliver the verdict on the matter, we call on anybody who wants to impede on the wheel of justice in respect to this very sensitive matter to back off immediately because we will go to every length to expose the characters that want to subvert Justice.

“This is purely a case against the law, against humanity and should be thoroughly handed."

Akaolisa, however, questioned the juridical powers of Ohanaeze youths to question his prosecutorial powers.

He said from all indications, it appeared that the youths were being used by some people to malign his integrity.

According to him, as the attorney general and commissioner for justice, he has the sole right under the law to determine who will be prosecuted by the state after looking at the circumstances of the case.

Akaolisa said that nobody had petitioned his office about the case in point and questioned the authority of the youths to address journalists on an issue that is well beyond their purview.

He said, “Who are the Ohanaeze youths to question that authority or right of the attorney general of the state to determine who will be prosecuted or not? I think that they are being used by some unscrupulous individuals. It is not in their right to ask questions about my right as the attorney general of Imo state to determine the direction of a case.

"In any case, before an attorney general wades into a case, he must have studied the case properly before giving adequate advice."

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[GIST] Wife Of Coscharis Group Founder, Cosmas Maduka, Is Dead

[GIST] Wife Of Coscharis Group Founder, Cosmas Maduka, Is Dead

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Mrs Charity Maduka, wife of President and Chairman of the Coscharis Group, Cosmas Maduka, is dead.

The deceased, who was Vice President of the group, was said to have succumbed to a protracted health condition on Saturday.

The late Mrs Maduka married her husband in 1977 and the union is blessed with four children.

Coscharis Group is reputed for introducing state-of-the-art automobiles to the Nigerian market.

According to a profile on Coscharis Group’s website, Mrs Maduka was a co-owner of the company founded by her husband.

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[GIST] EXCLUSIVE: Jail Break: Police Authorities Order People To Vacate Barracks Near Jos Prison Amid Fears Of Planned Attack, Attempt To Free Detained Fulani Bandits

[GIST] EXCLUSIVE: Jail Break: Police Authorities Order People To Vacate Barracks Near Jos Prison Amid Fears Of Planned Attack, Attempt To Free Detained Fulani Bandits

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There are indications that after Sunday’s attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre (prison) in Jos, Plateau State, a police division/barracks nearby will be attacked next, SaharaReporters has learnt.

The prison facility, which is close to Rantya Police Division/Barracks at State Low-cost in Jos, on Sunday evening came under attack from gunmen suspected to be bandits, with residents saying they could hear heavy gunfire.

However, SaharaReporters has learnt that everyone had been asked to leave the barracks amid fears of an attack, especially as the police division has about six Fulani bandits in detention who are believed to be targeted by the gunmen to be rescued.

Already, a checkpoint has been placed outside and around the division, the source told SaharaReporters late Sunday evening.

“A checkpoint has been mounted outside and around the division and everyone has been asked to leave the barracks,” the source said.

“Also the Divisional Police Officer has asked everyone to calm down. The division has about six of the Fulani and there is panic those who attacked the Jos prison earlier will also attack the division to free their people. They had planned on attacking a police barracks too.”

Earlier, the Controller of Corrections (Public Relations Officer) at the Jos prison, Francis Enobore, while speaking for the Controller-General of Corrections on Sunday evening, confirmed the attack.

He added that gunmen who attacked the prison had been trapped inside the facility.

He also said the gunmen engaged the security personnel in the prison in a gun battle before breaking into the yard. See Also Breaking News BREAKING: Gunmen Trapped Inside Jos Prison After Attack On Facility –Spokesperson 0 Comments 3 Hours Ago

“The Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos, Plateau State came under attack by gunmen who reportedly stormed the facility in large number with sophisticated weapons,” he had said.

“The invaders were said to have arrived at the Custodial Center at about 1720hrs and immediately made for the main gate where they engaged the armed squad personnel in a gun battle before breaking into the yard.

“Although they gained entrance to the yard, they are however trapped within as men from sister security services were immediately mobilised to assist the armed guards to cordon the perimeter wall and the entire area.

“Reinforcement from the response squad of the Service has also been mobilised to the centre.

“The situation is presently under control as the attackers firing power is being subdued by superior fire from a combined team of security agencies. Update will be made available as events unfold.”

Similarly, some gunmen had on Monday, October 18 attacked the Oko Medium Security Centre in Edo State and freed the inmates.

The gunmen had overpowered the armed guards at the facility and looted shops along the road to the facility,

Also on Friday, October 22, gunmen had attacked one of the facilities of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCS), in Oyo State.

The facility known as Abolongo correctional facility was attacked by the gunmen.

It was gathered that the gunmen set all the prisoners at the facility free during the attack.

It was learnt that the attackers used grenades to gain access and set prisoners free.

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