An Improvised Explosive Device, IED, explosion injured a soldier and a personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

A counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, made this disclosure on X.

Makama disclosed that the incident occurred at about 8:35am on March 18 during a joint operation by troops of 34 Artillery Brigade in the Orsu general area.

According to the source, the personnel were operating around a suspected hideout of Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, when they stepped on a concealed pressure-activated IED.

It noted that the device detonated, leaving both operatives injured.

“They were immediately administered first aid and subsequently evacuated to a medical facility for further treatment.

“Operations are ongoing in the area to dismantle criminal hideouts and enhance safety,” the source said.

The Delta State Police Command has arrested Chief Omorede Sunday, the organizer of the Oramudu Festival in Ozoro, Delta State, along with four others, following reports that several young women were s*xually assaulted and molested during the event.

The Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, condemned the alleged sxual assault and molestation of young women, warning that acts of sxual violence are criminal, inhumane, and constitute a grave violation of the fundamental rights and dignity of victims.

He has therefore ordered an immediate investigation into the incident.

A statement by Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe said, “CP Aina Adesola, has ordered that the case be immediately transferred to State criminal department (SCID) for further investigation.

“Tactical and investigative assets have been duly deployed with a clear mandate to identify, apprehend, and ensure the prosecution of all individuals found culpable.”

The Command urges members of the public, particularly victims and witnesses, to come forward with any information that will aid ongoing investigations.

According to him, “All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and the highest level of professionalism.”

CP Adesola further appealed to residents of the state to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, while assuring that the Command remains fully committed to protecting lives, safeguarding the rights of all citizens, and maintaining public order.

King Charles has been hailed for his thoughtfulness after he offered his hand multiple times to support President Tinubu as they walked.

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife Remi Tinubu are currently in the UK for a 2-day State Visit.

They got a reception today at Windsor Castle, with members of the Royal Family, including King Charles, his wife Queen Camilla, his son Prince William, and daughter-in-law Kate Middleton, present at the ceremony.

As King Charles began walking beside President Tinubu, video show him putting out his hand to help Tinubu walk down the platform.

Again, as they crossed the sandy area of the courtyard, King Charles reached his hand out to support Tinubu.

The video was shared by the Royal Historian and Brits and Nigerians alike hailed the monarch for his actions.
See video below.

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