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Insecurity: Civil Defence Officers abandoned in Orsu; dying of hunger and starvation without payment for almost three months now

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The insecurity in Orsu and its environs is taking another terrible dimension on the men of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps who were posted to Orsu Ihitteukwa, to maintain law and order for almost three months now.

Defender Express authoritatively gathered that these men are gradually becoming ghosts of themselves with malnutrition almost skinning them alive.
Investigation revealed that these men of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps were posted to Orsu for a 2-week assignment to be replaced by another set of officers, but unfortunately, they are almost clocking three months in Orsu under terrible circumstances.

Our reporter gathered that these officers have not been paid any allowance since they were posted to Orsu,and this had impacted negatively on their performance as thir moral is crushed. Their meal is nothing to write home about as they Feed on watery soup and meals lacking in necessary ingredients.

Further investigations revealed that the state commandant of The NSCDC
Matthew Ovey has practically abandoned his men to their fate without payment and redeploying them after the operational two weeks .

Defender Express gathered that most of the men of the NSCDC in Orsu are currently sick and lacking medication due to lack of money and the Wife to one of them is almost due delivery.

Our reporter gathered that the wives of these abandoned civil defence officers are gearing up for a fight with the agency for abandoning their husbands in the Bush to die

This abandonment has brought mockery to NSCDC from other sister Security agencies in Orsu.

When contacted the PRO of NDCDC said Mr Ovey has just been redeployed but will take up the matter with the new Commandant who will resume office by Monday 16th September 2024.

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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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