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Benue State Governor, Alia’s Attacked By Youth  

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-Six suspects apprehended by police

 

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia escaped an attack when he visited Vaatia College to assess the level of arrangement for the burial of its proprietor, Engr. Michael Vaatia.

The Governor was attacked by some youths from the Ugondo extraction of the Makurdi community pelted his convoy with stones and other objects.

At least, six of the youths were reported to have been arrested in connection with the attack.

The late Vaatia who died a couple of days ago is to be buried on Thursday within the school premises, a development that sparked off protest by the youths that he will not be buried there over alleged claims of being a settler.

The deceased hails from Vandeikya local government area, a group among the Tiv people, where the governor also comes from.

Governor Alia’s Principal Special Assistant on Print Media, Mr. Donald Kumun, told newsmen that the hoodlums invaded the arena to disrupt proceedings ahead of the burial tomorrow.

It was gathered that the irate youths from the host community of Ugondu on Tuesday night allegedly invaded the school and desecrated the grave.

During the governor’s visit, the youths were chanting dirges when the governor was addressing leaders of the community on the school premises and disrupted proceedings while security escorts on the convoy of the governor tried to prevent their access into the school as some other top government functionaries on the entourage were locked outside.

The Verdict gathered that the youths were in large numbers, allegedly firing shots in the air to scare sympathisers, but a combined team of men of Operation Zenda, (the state security outfit) overpowered them as scores were arrested while others fled the scene.

Addressing leaders of the community Governor Alia warned against acts that seek to create acrimony and disunity in the state.

“I want to believe that the traditional and community leaders are not aware of what has happened. Surely, some youths arrested will make confessions and if they mention your names, be ready to go and answer”.

Governor Alia recalled that about a week ago, an Igbo man and one other person who died were buried in Makurdi town without protest from any youth group and called for calm.

The governor who later addressed students on the College campus, assured them of safety during and after the burial of their proprietor and directed the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations to ensure that peace prevailed for the wake keep and burial.

At the time of filing this report, the reconstruction of the damaged grave was ongoing ahead of the interment bid to be held on Thursday.

 

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Five Nigerians Arrested By Philippines Police For Kidnapping

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Five Nigerians have been arrested in the Philippines for allegedly kidnapping another Nigerian Student.

The suspects were arrested in Angeles City, Pampanga on Thursday.

The suspects, namely Evans Enwwereaku Chinemerem, David Chidera Ibegbulamo, Nwokeke Christian Ihechukwu, Nwokeke Cajothan Chinemmerem and Okonkwo Emmanuel Kosiso, who are all residents of Angeles City, are facing criminal complaints of kidnapping for ransom and violation of Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

Central Luzon Police director Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan said the suspects were arrested when operatives of the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group, together with Mabalacat City and Angeles City police, raided their hideout in Barangay Malabanias at around 5 a.m.

Maranan added that the operation was based on information from the Anti-Kidnapping Group that the suspects kidnapped their fellow Nigerian, Kingsley Chukwuemeka Ikeagwuana, a student residing at Urban Resort Residences in Paranaque City and held the victim for ransom.

“Hopefully, this will serve as a warning to those who want to commit crimes and to thieves,” he said.

Three firearms, two .45 caliber pistols and a .38 caliber revolver with ammunition were seized from the suspects.

The suspects are under police custody.

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Okonjo-Iweala Set For Re-Election As DG Of WTO

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Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala is set for re-election as director-general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after emerging as the sole candidate at the close of nomination for the position yesterday.

The WTO confirmed the development in a statement yesterday.

“Ambassador Petter Ølberg of Norway, Chair of the General Council, informed WTO members on 9 November that no further nominations for the position of Director-General had been received by the deadline of 8 November and that the incumbent Director-General, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, is therefore the only candidate for the role,” the WTO said.

It added:“Director-General Okonjo-Iweala confirmed her willingness to serve a second four-year term in the role in a letter to the Chair on 16 September. On 8 October, the WTO formally commenced the process for appointing its next Director-General, with members given until 8 November to submit nominations.”

The WTO said the chair of the General Council will communicate the next steps in this process in the coming days.

“The process was led by the General Council Chair in accordance with the WTO’s “Procedures for the Appointment of Directors-General,” the organisation said.

Okonjo-Iweala’s present term will end on 31 August 2025.

She became WTO DG on February 15,2021, the first woman and African to lead the trade organisation.

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Kwara Student’s Death, Three Police Officers Detained

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Three police officers has been arrested and detaibeed for allegedly beat a Kwara State University (KWASU) student to death at Tanke Bridge in Ilorin, the state capital.

The deceased was identified as Suleiman Olayinka. The 27 year-old was said to be asthmatic. The state Police Command confirmed the arrest of the suspects.

Olayinka was allegedly killed by the policemen last Tuesday at around 2:00 pm.

An eyewitness said the incident occurred when Olayinka  got off a motorcycle and was approached by three officers, who then dragged him to the ground.

The deceased was said to have gone to collect N1,000, which he had already transferred to a point-of-sale operator to settle the fare for the commercial motorcycle  rider who brought him.

“I was with him. As soon as he got the money from a PoS operator, the officers came out of a tricycle and dragged him to the ground. The victim kept asking what offence he had committed, but they didn’t let him speak. All his pleas were ignored,” the witness said.

Confirming the arrest of the suspects, the state police spokesperson, DSP Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, in a statement issued on Friday, said“The Kwara State Police Command is aware of this unfortunate incident, which led to the sudden death of Suleiman Olayinka (M), 27 years old.

“A complaint of cheating and criminal breach of trust was reported against the deceased. Police detectives were immediately assigned to investigate the case.

“Meanwhile, the officers involved in the incident have been identified, arrested, and detained for further investigation regarding the death of the suspect.

“Further updates will be provided promptly as investigations unfold.”

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