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6—Vanguard, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 Woman found dead in Delta community with body parts missing By Paul Olayemi A29-year-old woman was found dead at her home with vital parts missing after she reportedly took a man home in Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday. The woman, whose name could not be ascertained at press time, was said to have been missing since Saturday night. A source, who claimed to be her neighbour, told Vanguard that “she came home with a man Saturday night, and I saw the man leaving that night but since then we have not seen her. “We only discovered that she was dead this morning (yesterday) with her vital organs missing.” Another man, who identified himself as Friday, said they were not worried at first when they noticed she was missing, “but when we began to perceive some foul odour from her room, we started getting suspicious. This morning (yesterday) we informed the police and the door was forced open only to find her dead and her private parts gone.” As at the time of filing this report, the police were yet to report at the scene. Bandits demand N110m for abducted Islamiyya pupils in Niger By Wole Mosadomi & Ochuko Akuopha KIDNAPPERS of the Salihu Tanko Islamiyya School pupils in Tegina town, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State have demanded N110 million ransom for their release. It was reliably gathered that the bandits had also threatened to “waste” the innocent pupils if the ransom was not paid by midnight, yesterday. The bandits, it was gathered, passed the information to the Headmaster of the school, Alhaji Abubakar Alhassan on Monday. The headmaster, who confirmed the development in a telephone interview with some journalists in Minna, yesterday, also said the bandits declared that there are 156 pupils in their captivity. “I was baffled when the kidnappers declared to me that N110 million should be paid to secure the release of the pupils and threatened to kill all of them if the money is not paid by the end of yesterday (Tuesday)," he said. Meanwhile, one Ibude Celestine has been rescued by operatives of Delta State Police Command from kidnappers at the Ekrehavwe community junction of Ughelli/Warri, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, stated: “The victim was kidnapped at about 0730hrs of 27/ 5/2021 in her Lexus SUV after dropping her kids at school in Inspector, 6 others dead as Police battle bandits in Katsina By Wole Mosadomi & Bashir Bello A fierce battle between security operatives and bandits reportedly left a police inspector and six other persons dead in Zandam village, Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State. It was gathered that the casualties included three suspected bandits and three villagers. Confirming the incident, spokesperson of Katsina State Police Command, SP Gambo Isah, said the incident happened when the bandits in their large number, armed with sophisticated weapons, on motorcycles invaded the village. Isah said an uncompleted clinic block was also set ablaze by the hoodlums during the attack. According to him, “Monday, at about 17:00hrs, bandits in large number, armed with sophisticated weapons, on motorcycles invaded Zandam village, Jibia LGA of the state. The bandits had a fierce gun battle with the mobile policemen deployed to the village. At the scene, it was discovered that three residents, all males, were shot and killed by the hoodlums while five others sustained injuries. “The team gunned down three of the bandits. One Inspector of police gallantly lost his life during the encounter. “An uncompleted clinic block was set ablaze by the hoodlums. Police reinforcement was deployed to the area and injured persons were given first aid and moved to general •Bandits kill 3, set Police station ablaze in Niger hospital. Investigation in progress to track down the fleeing hoodlums.” Bandits kill 3, set Police station ablaze in Niger In a related development, there was pandemonium, yesterday, as bandits invaded Kampani Bobi in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State, killing three, abducting some people and setting a police station ablaze. It was gathered that the bandits arrived in the town on motorcycles, shooting sporadically to scare the villagers. A source said: “We are not sure of the number of our people abducted but most of them were women. Each household is still counting and until when we get the statistics before we know who and who is missing.” Similarly, Maigoge village in the same local government was invaded and their cattle rustled. As a result of the invasion, many of the villagers and surrounding communities have started fleeing the affected villages. Contacted, Director-General, Niger State Emergency Management Agency, NSEMA, Ibrahim Inga, confirmed the development, saying: “We learned that bandits invaded the village and some people were killed and some cattle rustled by the bandits. “Three persons were killed, several others injured and displaced in Kampanin Bobi in Mariga LGA this (Tuesday) morning.” Delta community leadership crisis: Youths burn down houses, destroy property By Paul Olayemi THE leadership crisis in Otefe Oghara in Ethiope Local Government Area of Delta State, Monday night, took a new twist as some youths in the community attackedproperty of leaders in the town. The crisis, which started with an attack on the member representing Ethiope West Local Government Area in Delta State House of Assembly, Eriatakhe Ibori, Sunday, while hosting a peace meeting in her grandfather’s house in Otefe- Oghara, saw youths destroying cars, shooting two persons with many sustaining injuries while the House of Assembly member was said to have narrowly escaped being lynched. The attack was said to have spilt over to yesterday when youths numbering over 30 took to the streets of the community allegedly parading with arms and grenades while barricading roads in the By Wole Mosadomi MINNA—Details of how the Registrar/Chief Executive, National Examinations Council, Professor Godwills Obioma, died emerged, yesterday. Vanguard had earlier reported that the late NECO boss slumped in his bedroom in Minna, Niger State, Monday evening, after an official trip to Abuja and was rushed by his wife and other relatives back to National Hospital, Abuja where he eventually gave up the ghost. However, the Police in Minna and National Examinations Council, NECO, Headquarters in Minna, Niger State in separate press releases said Prof. Obioma died after a brief illness. NECO in a statement by its Head of Information and Public Relations, Azeez Sani, said the late professor passed on at the National Hospital, Abuja after a brief illness. NECO’s Director, Human Resource Management, Mr Mustapha Abdul, in a circular released in Minna, yesterday, quoted family sources as saying that Prof. Obioma died Monday after a brief illness. “This is contrary to insinuations in the social media that the late registrar was assassinated in his residence in Minna. process. However, the crisis was said to have taken a new turn, Monday night, when a faction of the youths started attacking some of the community leaders’ houses and property. One of those, whose property was destroyed, Chief Duncan Egwere, told Vanguard that about 7 pm on Monday, his house was attacked by some persons. Egwere, who is the Senior Special Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Special Duties, said he was outside his house when he heard gunshots and from where he took cover, “I saw them attacking my gate, they set the gate on fire, they burnt my car and part of my house. They are youths I know in this community”. He, however, refused to lay the blame on anyone, saying: “I don’t know why my house and car were burnt, this place is entirely different from the quarters the crisis is One of the destroyed cars. happening.” Another chief in the kingdom, Lucky Atuma, whose houses and cars were touched too, told Vanguard that the daughter of a prominent leader was behind the How NECO Registrar died — Family spokesman Late Professor Obioma The circular enjoined staff of the council to remain calm and prayed for the repose of the soul of Prof. Obioma. Assassination story false —Police The state police command in its statement described the purported assassination story as false and misleading. It said: “The attention of Niger State Police Command has been drawn to a publication circulating in some section of social media and national dailies(not Vanguard) that NECO Registrar, Prof. Godswill Obioma, was murdered by unknown gunmen in Minna. “This story is false, untrue and a pure piece of fake news. It is important to state categorically that on May 31, 2021 the family of the Registrar/CEO NECO, formally announced that he passed to eternal glory after a brief illness at National Hospital, Abuja.” Governor Bello condoles with family, NECO Meanwhile, Governor Abubakar Bello of Niger State has condoled with the family of the deceased and the staff of NECO. In a condolence message, Governor Bello described the death of Professor Obioma as a huge loss to the family and the nation. In the message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mary Noel Berje, the governor said Prof. Obioma’s death came at a time when the country needed his services most for the advancement of the education sector. He noted that since Obioma assumed office a year ago, he has made his impact felt in the running of the organisation through prompt conduct of examination and the release of results. crisis. “She wants to impose her relative on us after her tenure has ended, and look at what they have done to my houses and cars,” he said. Delta Poly students flee hostel Students of the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara were also said to have fled from their accommodation after an unconfirmed report alleged that one of them was shot. “A girl was shot on the leg last night and we all fled for our lives,” a girl, who called herself Sophia, and claimed to have fled from her hostel, yesterday, after the gunshots, told Vanguard. She said a platform for lecturers was said to have informed the teachers to stay away from the school for fear of insecurity, a message that triggered students to head home. Ibori-Suenu calls for calm Meanwhile, the member representing the Ethiope West constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Erhiatake Ibori- Suenu, has called for calm and urged her supporters not to carry out any reprisal attack after she was attacked on Sunday by hoodlums while trying to settle rifts among youths in Otefe community of Oghara. The lawmaker and daughter to ex-Governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori, who spoke shortly after the attack on the phone, stated that the dastardly act was highly condemnable.
Vanguard, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2021 — 7 :Vanguard News :@vanguardnews :@vanguardnews NEWS HOTLINES: 08052867023, 08052867058 3-DAY FIDAU PRAYER FOR GULAK: The FCT Minister, Mallam Muhammad Bello commiserating with the son of the deceased former Presidential aide, Mr. Mustapha Gulak (left) while Barayai Bauchi, Alhaji Sanusi Banfako looke on during the three days fidau prayers for former Presidential aide, Ahmed Gulak at his residence, Gwarimpa, Abuja yesterday. Photo: Abayomi Adeshida. Vanguard’s Editor emerges spokesman for Nigerian Guild of Editors By Bashir Bello KANO—THE Editor of Vanguard Newspaper, Mr. Eze Anaba has been elected Social/Publicity Secretary of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE. Anaba defeated his opponent, Chuks Oko with 111 votes to emerge NGE’s spokesperson. The Chairman, Screening and Election Committee, Bonnie Iwuoha, who announced the election results at the 40th Biennial Convention of the Guild in Kano, said Anaba was elected after polling 164 votes against his opponent who scored 53 votes. According to him, the incumbent President of NGE, Mustapha Isa of Silver birds was reelected after polling 176 votes against his opponent, Victoria Ibanga’s 54 votes. Other elected executive members of the Guild included Ramadan: Maltina reaches out to Muslim communities, mosques MALTINA, the nonalcholic drink during the month-long Ramadan fasting reached out to over 300 mosques and neighborhoods, distributing prayer mats, digital tasbihs, as well as ablution kettles to Muslim faithfuls just before their evening prayers. Taking into consideration the economic impact of the pandemic on Nigerians, the brand through its campaign message; ‘Share, No Matter How Little’, celebrated Muslim faithfuls during of the Holy Month of Ramadan at various touchpoints. Chilled Maltina drinks and meal packs were also serves after the prayers for them to break their fast. This extensive campaign took place in 15 locations across the country - Samuel Egbala (Vice President, East), Bolaji Adebiyi (VP West), Austeen Elewodalu (Assistant General Secretary) and Steve Nwosu (Treasurer). The Standing committee members elected included Gabriel Akinadewo, Onuoha Ukeh and Wole Sogunle (West), Umoru Ibrahim and Adesina Gbenga (North) while Nguwoke Nguwoke and Boma Nwuke (East) emerged unopposed. “The constitution of the guild allocated two standing committee members to the North and East while it allocated three seats to the West,” Iwuoha explained. Other executives elected unopposed were Ali M. Ali as Deputy President while Kila Habibu Nuhu and Iyobosa Uwugiaren were elected as Vice President (North) and General Secretary respectively. The new executive members would oversee the affairs of the Guild for the next two years. Matawalle sets up c'ttee to probe suspended Emir By Nimat Otori GOVERNOR Bello Matawalle of Zamfara State, has set up a committee to investigate the activities of the suspended Emir of Dansadau, Alhaji Hussaini Umar. In a statement, yesterday, Special Adviser, Public Enlightenment, Media and Communications to the Governor, Zailani Bappa, said the committee is headed by a retired Deputy Inspector of Police, Moh’d Ibrahim Tsafe, while Abdurrashid Haruna would serve as Secretary. Lagos, Sokoto, Kaduna, Ibadan, Abuja etc, and impacted over 30,000 Muslims. Maltina also engaged consumers online this season by working with some accomplished food bloggers who created and shared innovative Iftar recipes to inspire muslim families on the #IftarwithMaltina online. The brand also challenged consumers to recreate these recipes to get a chance to be rewarded with shopping vouchers that are redeemable on online stores. Wrapping up the campaign, Maltina partnered with four None Governmentla Organisations (NGOs) across the country to put a smile on the faces of those in need by distributing welfare packages donated by employees in the business. Minister of FCT, Mallam Muhammad Bello flanked by the Former Minister of Transport, Senator Idris Umar (left); Director of Government Relations, BUA, Dr. Idi Hong (right) and others during the three days fidau prayers. Rescue 200 abducted Islamic students, Buhari orders security agencies A B U J A — PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has ordered security and intelligence agencies to step up rescue efforts of the 200 Islamic students kidnapped from an Islamic school in Niger State. Recall that the over 200 students were abducted Sunday by bandits in Tegina, Rafi Local Government. The Islamiyya school has three components comprising Nursery, primary, and junior secondary school. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, made this known in a statement titled, ‘Expedite action towards release of school children, President Irigwe natives in Plateau raise alarm over planned annihilation By Marie-Therese Nanlong JOS—THE Irigwe natives in Plateau State have raised the alarm over what they termed plot by “Fulani nihilists” to wipe them out of their ancestral land without any intervention by “those whose primary responsibility is the security of lives and property of all citizens.” The natives, in Bassa local government area of the State claimed in the last five months, over 40 of their people had been killed, over 20 houses razed, several farming implements and household items carted away, over 500 cultivated farmlands destroyed, even as they suffered other losses in the hands of the attackers. The people in a joint briefing by the Irigwe Development Association, IDA, Irigwe Youth Movement and the Women wing of the tribe, lamented that precious lives were being wasted without perpetrators being arrested or prosecuted. The IDA National President, Robert Dodo who read the text of the briefing, yesterday said, “It’s no longer news that Rigwe Nation has been under attacks by Fulani herdsmen for over some months and the effects of these have resulted in the destruction of lives and property, materials carted away, farmlands and crops destruction, houses burnt. But in spite of our endless, limitless and boundless efforts in ensuring that we do not cross the bounds of anyone by way of fomenting trouble yet, we are being attacked, killed and subjected to absolute homelessness, psychological trauma, penury and internally displaced condition. “We have been invited and participated in dialogues , meetings and trainings aimed at enhancing peace building and peaceful coexistence, we have kept our words in ensuring that we are not found wanting in acts capable of ruining our reputation and integrity as a people, yet the Fulani Militias have tagged those engagements as exercises in futility, this they have proven Gombe gov gets second jab of COVID-19 vaccine By Ben Ngwakwe G O M B E — GOVERNOR Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State, yesterday received his second jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine to flag off the second phase of the exercise. The Governor was inoculated by his personal physician, Dr. Bello Abdulkadir in the presence of the State Deputy Governor, Dr. Manasah Daniel Jatau, Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, Chief of Staff, Abubakar Inuwa Kari and other top Government functionaries who also received their doses. Briefing journalists, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Habu Dahiru, said the second dose of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine administered on Governor Yahaya was coming after the first jab on March 17, 2021. According to him, “Today (yesterday) being the 1st of June, 2021, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, was again the first to take his second dose of the Buhari urges law enforcement officials.’ He said President Buhari received a briefing on the latest incident of school kidnapping and condemned it. “President Muhammadu Buhari has charged the nation’s security and intelligence agencies to expedite efforts towards the by constantly devising means of engaging in an ungodly, unholy and inhumanely acts that are antagonistical and inimical to Rigwe people. “The entire Rigwe Nation is saddened, wretched, heartsore and hangdog by the continuous, perpetual and unremitting perpetration of attacks by Fulani nihilists in the land. It’s provoking and annoying that precious lives of Rigwe people are being wasted, emaciated and expunged on daily basis by AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine in Gombe State, signaling the commencement of the second round of the vaccination exercise.” He said the second phase of the vaccination exercise strictly By Esther Onyegbula H Nigerians ENCEFORTH, will no longer have to travel outside the country to be certified as members of the Africa Institute of Public Administration, AIPA, as the institute has been established in the country. Before now, Nigerians used to travel to the United Kingdom, Ghana and other countries to become certified members of the institute. Speaking in Calabar, Cross River State, AIPA’s South-South/ South-East coordinator, Mr. Odo Pius Odey, during the certification of some members, explained that, instead of travelling to Ghana, recovery of the 200 children kidnapped from an Islamic school in Niger State,” the statement read in part. He noted that President Buhari urged all the agencies involved in the rescue operation to do their utmost in securing their immediate release. The President also directed the concerned government agencies to extend possible support to the families of the kidnapped children. Fulani militias without any iota of remorse and penitence but with absolute impunity and sadism. “It’s worthy of note that from the beginning of the year 2021 to date, over forty (40) Rigwe people have been killed by Fulani nihilists in Bassa and Jos North LGAs, over twenty houses razed down, several farming implements and household items carted away, over 500 cultivated of different farmlands worth over 1billion naira destroyed and many unbearable losses.” for those who had received the first dose, was arranged to guard against any shortage of the vaccines, informing that the exercise would continue up to 2022 until everyone was vaccinated against coronavirus. Why we set up AIPA in Nigeria — ODEY UK and other countries to get trained in administration, AIPA had given the opportunity to Nigerians by coming into the country to train citizens. “Many people who are in public service or leadership positions did not have the opportunity of studying public administration in an institution of higher learning. Many public servants got into positions by appointment without knowing the fundamentals of administration and that is why this institute should be applauded,” he said. On his part, Mr. Ben Nwankwo, chairman of the governing council of AIPA, urged the CPAs to apply everything they learnt in the programme towards professional excellence.
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