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In Imo, orji women protest, vow to go naked over arrest of leader

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Orji,Owerri Imo State

Women of Orji Autonomous Community in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State on Thursday protested over the alleged illegal arrest, and detention of their Woman Leader, Mrs. Prisca Mbaoma, her husband Mr. Joseph, and their children on trumped-up charges by the traditional ruler of the community, Eze Innocent Opara . The women in their uniforms numbering over 1000 under the aegis of Orji Women Federated said that the traditional ruler alongside other government officials have connived to forcefully take their ancestral Nkworji Market which was renovated by former governor, Senator Rochas Okorocha’s administration and peacefully handed over to the women. They also accused Eze Opara, former Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Hon. Simeon Ebegbulem, and Members and leadership of Imo State Amalgamated Market Traders Association (ISAMATA) and a market developer of destroying the market in a ploy to rebuild it into an ultramodern market stalls with a view to hand back to the original owners.

 

Speaking, Lolo Stella Williams, said that the women had resisted such a move to deprive the women of their ancestral market because it was the only market serving the entire community.

According to her, Eze Innocent Opara was accosted when the women heard that he had opted for the outright sale of the market against the earlier agreement that the developer would hand over after the market when completed which she said the monarch openly denied.

 

She expressed shock that despite the monarch’s denial, the developer after completion, started selling the newly constructed 198 shops at the whopping sum of N7 to N8 million without giving the shops back to the original owners (women) as earlier agreed.

She pointed out that all the attempts meant to correct the anomaly proved abortive as the traditional ruler and his conspirators vehemently refused to deal with the original shop owners (women) which she said that the women rejected.

The Orji Women Federated, (Ndiom Orji) while protesting on Thursday in Owerri, said they came to inform Governor Hope Uzodimma and the Police Commissioner, Imo State Command CP Aboki Danjuma, on the maltreatment, illegal arrest, and detention, by the police on trumped up charges.

Attempts were made to get the developer and the traditional ruler Eze Innocent Opara to react to the women’s complaints but they could not be reached as their phone numbers were not connected.

Also, the police spokesman, Henry Okoye, could not pick up calls put across to him and did not respond to the text message sent to him.

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Yakubu Commends Tinubu, Wike Over New INEC Annex Project

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June 17, 2025

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INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu has praised President Bola Tinubu and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for initiating the construction of a new annex office to address congestion at INEC’s current headquarters.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held Tuesday in Abuja, with Yakubu noting the facility will ease accommodation challenges and support the commission’s growing operations.

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CDS visits Benue after deadly attacks

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June 17, 2025

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The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, on Monday visited Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, days after a deadly attack that left about 160 people feared dead.

The visit followed Friday night’s massacre reportedly carried out by suspected armed herders and bandits.

According to reports, General Musa’s visit is part of efforts by the military to assess the situation on the ground and reassure affected residents of the government’s commitment to restoring peace.

The Defence Chief is also scheduled to meet with Governor Hyacinth Alia at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi.

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CP Bakori declares war on thuggery in Kano, orders raids on hideouts

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June 15, 2025

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The Commissioner of Police in Kano State, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, has issued a firm directive to his officers to launch aggressive operations against the menace of thuggery, known locally as Daba, in a renewed effort to restore lasting peace across the state.

The move came after a high-level security summit held on Friday, June 14, 2025, which brought together Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, as well as Tactical and Operational Commanders from across the state.

This is contained in a statement signed by DSP Abdullahi Hussaini, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police on Sunday.

Speaking during the meeting, CP Bakori declared an all-out offensive on criminal gangs and warned that thuggery would no longer be tolerated in any part of Kano.

“Thuggery will no longer be tolerated,” the police boss stated, urging his commanders to intensify operations and ensure such threats are “nipped in the bud.”

He further assured the people of Kano that, “they will continue to enjoy uninterrupted peace and security, enabling them to sleep with their two eyes closed.” To back his words with action, the Police Command announced a three-pronged strategy to stamp out criminal elements.

These include intelligence-led raids targeting known hideouts, stronger collaboration with community leaders to co-develop security solutions, and coordination with other security agencies to ensure a united response.

While the police ramp up enforcement, CP Bakori also made a passionate appeal to citizens to support security agencies by remaining vigilant and sharing timely information.

“Members of the public are urged to cooperate with the Police and report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station,” the statement read.

Residents can reach the police through the following emergency numbers: 08032419754, 08123821575, or 09029292926.

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