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6—Vanguard, FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019 NAF <strong>kill</strong>s terrorists, destroys vehicles, workshop in Sambisa Forest By Joseph Erunke ABUJA—THE Nigerian Air Force said its troops in Borno State, Wednesday, <strong>kill</strong>ed many Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed their vehicles and workshops in Sambisa Forest. The service, in a statement, yesterday, by its spokesman, Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, said: “The Air Task Force, ATF, of Operation Lafiya Dole has destroyed some vehicles and neutralised some Boko Haram terrorists at a suspected vehicle workshop in Sambisa Forest, Borno State. “The operation was conducted yesterday (Wednesday) after a Nigerian Air Force Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance platform on a routine mission observed significant activities as well as some serviceable vehicles hidden under some trees at a previously abandoned BHT vehicle workshop." Police nab Warri eatery staff over alleged robbery THE <strong>police</strong> in Ebrumede, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta, have arrested a 44- year-old staff of a popular eatery in Warri, over alleged robbery. The Police Public Relations Officer in Delta, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the arrest to newsmen in Warri. The suspect was arrested, Wednesday, in Ogun area of Warri, following the lodgment of a complaint at the Ebrumede Police Station by the victim, Fred Dolor. The suspect was alleged to have connived with members of his gang now at large, to attack the victim in a commercial tricycle on April 17 in Okere-Urhobo area of Warri. The victim was allegedly dispossessed of his cell phone valued at N48,000 in addition of N96,000 cash. Police said the stolen cell phone was tracked, leading to the arrest of the suspect and that further investigation into the incident was on. How our son was <strong>kill</strong>ed In Bayelsa — Family of slain NYSC member NATIONAL Youth Service Corps, NYSC, scheme is compulsory for Nigerians who graduate before the age of 30 and it is an experience many graduates look forward to. The scheme, however, left sorrow in the family of Oluwatobiloba Popoola, a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, who was posted to Bayelsa State for service. Popoola was <strong>kill</strong>ed on March 21 at Victory International School, Swali Yenagoa in Bayelsa State where he was posted for his primary assignment. An online newspaper, PREMIUM TIMES, gathered that some hoodlums attacked the school while Popoola and his colleagues were marking the students’ examination scripts. He eventually died in the attack. Traumatised family The victim’s brother, Jacob Popoola, disclosed that the family was demanding a thorough investigation and justice for the victim. He said: “He lived with the proprietor of the school alongside his colleagues. But I was called on March 22 and informed that some hoodlums attacked corps members in the school and that our son was <strong>kill</strong>ed. I left my place of work immediately. “I proceeded to Oyo NYSC office and they told me the report they heard was that they were attacked while marking examination scripts.” He said the Bayelsa State NYSC coordinator later asked the family to apply to bring the corpse to Oyo State. The body arrived at the state on March 30 and was handed over to the family for burial. “When they came, the NYSC representative brought N100,000 as consolation fee, which I initially rejected. But the NYSC coordinator called back pleading that the family should take the money and we eventually did. “Our worry was, however, that the proprietor of the school or any representative of the school where he was serving did not even call or show any sympathy, despite the fact that NYSC told us that they had provided our contact details to the school. He then told us they will never send corps members to the place again.” The family said the refusal of the school to show up and explain how their son was <strong>kill</strong>ed denied the family the consolation of getting a clear picture of the incident. Jacob said: “We also expected that the <strong>police</strong> would get in touch but they refused until last week that the Bayelsa State Police spokesperson called to apologise for the <strong>police</strong> force. “The <strong>police</strong> emphasised that our son did not have links with the hoodlums. But unfortunately, we are yet to know the steps being taken for justice.” The mother of the deceased, Mrs Oladoyinbo, said her son was never a cultist or involved with any illegal group. “We want the <strong>police</strong> to get to the roots of this matter and allow justice to prevail,” she said. School proprietor mum Several efforts to reach out to the Proprietor of Victory International School, Jerry Yeseme, in Yenagoa, did not yield success. When the online medium first contacted him, Yeseme told our correspondent to send him text messages. He has, however, refused to respond to subsequent calls and text messages on the matter. He also blocked reporter's phone number from reaching him. NYSC reacts Contacted Bayelsa State Coordinator of NYSC, Loto B. O, said the scheme had sympathised with the family of the deceased. A letter of condolence obtained by the online newspaper reads: “With our heart full of grief, the director general of NYSC, staff and all corps members in Bayelsa State sympathise with the family of Popoola over the death of a patriotic Corps member. “The death came as great question to us coming at a time when the family and the nation needed him most. Words cannot express how we feel. But we pray the Almighty God will give the departed soul eternal rest and the family fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.” The late Oluwatobiloba Popoola. Troubled Police The Bayelsa State Police spokesperson, Asinim Butswat, said he was surprised that the school, where the incident happened, had not reached out to the family of the deceased. He said: “I have been involved with the brother of the deceased, Jacob. I understand the family’s plight concerning the death of their son. We have assured them that justice will be done by arresting and prosecuting the perpetrators.” He said a thorough investigation was ongoing on the matter. On the negligence of the school, where the incident happened, the <strong>police</strong> spokesperson said: “I would not know why he didn’t reach out to them. How will somebody contributing to your school be <strong>kill</strong>ed without you showing interest in what happened to his family? I will try again and keep in touch as investigation goes on.” EFCC nabs 32 Yahoo boys in Abeokuta, seizes 6 cars, others THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan Zonal Office, yesterday, arrested 32 suspected internet fraudsters, better known as Yahoo-Yahoo Boys. The suspects, according to Tony Orilade, Acting Head, Media & Publicity, EFCC, were arrested at Liberty Estate, Laderin area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital in an early morning sting operation. He said the suspects, ranging between the ages of 15 and 39 years, were taken by surprise when EFCC operatives swooped on them at one of their havens in the estate. “Fourteen of them claimed to be undergraduates, while 18 others said they are selfemployed in various vocations. “Their arrest was sequel to a petition detailing their alleged fraudulent activities, including internet fraud through which they obtain illicit funds from unsuspecting victims. He said six exotic cars, laptops, mobile phones, several documents containing false pretences and fetish objects were recovered from them . House, cars and other items recovered from the alleged fraudsters The suspects are already helping operatives of the Commission with useful information and will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.
Vanguard, FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2019—7 5 Chevron oil wells on fire in Ondo communities By Dayo Johnson AKURE—NO fewer than five oil wells of Chevron Nigeria Limited, yesterday, reportedly went up in flames in the oil-rich Ilaje community in Ondo State. Vanguard gathered that the fire broke out in Ajegunle Ikorigho community in Ilaje area of the state and affected parts of Ojumole, which is located in Ikorigho land. The oil wells affected in the incident are said to be Isan-West field, Parable field, Malu field, Ororo and Opokaba. The fire, according to findings, equally spread to Otumara, Ikorigho, Ajegunle-Ikorigho, Zion Ikorigho, Iluayo, Kendo Ayeren and Ehinmoghan- Ikorigho communities Confirming the fire outbreak, General Manager, Policy Government and Public Affairs of Chevron Nigeria Limited, Esimaje Brikinn, said the Ojumole field is in NNPC/CNL JV’s Western Niger Delta area of operations A statement made available to newsmen in Akure Chevron said it had “conducted an oversight to evaluate the fire and also mobilised emergency responders to assess the site, contain the fire in the area. “In addition, CNL notified community stakeholders about the incident and also reported it World Malaria Day: Oceon visits SOS Children's Village, donates items By Etop Ekanem AS part of its Corporate Social Responsibility, Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Ltd, in collaboration with International SOS, yesterday celebrated the World Malaria Day, with the theme, “Zero malaria starts with me” at SOS Children’s Village, Isolo, Lagos State with the donation of treated mosquito nets and other houshold items to the orphanage. Speaking at the occasion, General Manager, Business Operations of Global Oceon Engineers said: “Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Ltd as part of our Corporate Social Responsibility to the Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR, National Oil Spill Detection and Response Agency, NOSDRA, and other regulatory and security authorities. “A Joint Investigation Visit, Father docked for collecting N850,000, failing to give daughter in marriage A47-year-old man Jibrin Attom, yesterday, appeared in an Ajegunle Magistrate's Court, Apapa, Lagos, for allegedly failing to give out his daughter’s hand in marriage after collecting N850,000. Attom, who resides in Olodi-Apapa Area of Ajegunle, Lagos, is facing a charge of obtaining money under false pretence. The prosecutor, Sgt. Kolade Tedunjaye, told the court that the defendant collected N850,000 from the complainant, Mr Mohammed Umar-Abdul, with a promise that he would give him his daughter for marriage. “The defendant’s daughter, Kathoma, and the to drive a campaign that aims to keep malaria high on the political agenda, mobilise additional resources and empower communities to take ownership of malaria prenvention and care. “Even with decades of malaria combat, there is still significant gains in the number of cases. There is an estimated 100 million malaria cases with over 300,000 deaths per year in Nigeria, this is more than the 215,000 deaths from HIV/AIDS (United States Embassy in Nigeria). It is, therefore, pertinent to get the global response to malaria back on track and ownership of this challenge lies in our hands. JIV, to the site of the incident on Saturday, April 20, 2019, by a team made up of regulatory agencies, community stakeholders and CNL, determined that the fire incident was caused by third-party interference. There was no impact to any of the neighbouring communities." complainant had agreed to get married and her father had collected the money as part of the bride price. “But his daughter left the complainant and got married to another man,” Tedunjaye said. The prosecutor said the complainant then demanded refund of his money, but did not get it. “The complainant reported the case to the <strong>police</strong> and the defendant was arrested.” he said. According to the prosecutor, the offence contravened Section 314 of Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. The Magistrate, Mr B. M. Amore, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N100,000 with two sureties in like sum and adjourned the case till May 6 for continuation of hearing. “Malaria also has been said to be the major cause of workplace absenteeism in Nigeria. In Global Oceon, we believe that promoting healthy llifestyles and a healthy and productive workforce is good for the business and good for society in general “Under the leadeship of our Managing Director, Mr George Ebuh, Global Oceon actively encourages its staff to engage in habits that sustain and promote healthy living.” Global Oceon Engineers Nigeria Ltd is multi-disciplinary engineering design company that offers comprehensive engineering services from definition engineering to construction support for Nigeria’s oil and gas industry. ... with Emma'nKen (08163121378) Accommodation is accommodation There is joy in sharing Madam, hold him tight, he will confess Dr. Ochuwa George, General Manager, Business Operations, Global Oceon (5th right); Mr. Carlo Tolhoek, CFO West Africa and Site Manager, Nigeria ISOS; Mr. Rohit Khanna, Head of Sales Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea; Mr. Gboyega Fadowole-Aje, National Fund Devt & Communication Coordinator, SOS Children’s Village Nigeria, Ms. Juliet Eze, Account Manager ISOS, and others with the items donated at the event, yesterday.
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