Young lady escapes death as Ogboni Confraternity cult members seek her membership

August 23, 2020

Young lady escapes death as Ogboni Confraternity cult members seek her membership 

A young lady, Emeriomwe Ayo had faced a serious battle with members of Ogboni Confraternity secret cult just after her father passed on. The battle against her by members of the dreaded Ogboni Confraternity secret cult was because of her refusal to join the cult. Emeriomwe Ayo is the daughter of late popular Agbor traditional herbal doctor, Chief Dr Ayo Ben, who was before his demise known for his exploits in traditional medicines, idol worship and spiritual activities. He was also a committed Leader of the dreaded Ogboni Confraternity.

Late Chief Dr Ayo Ben

 Chief Dr Ayo Ben was the owner of Ayo Ben Psychiatric Hospital situated at Number 5 Ayo Ben Street, Agbor, Delta State. It is confirmed by his family that he died on the 21st August, 2020. While alive, Chief Dr Ayo Ben strongly stood against any member of his family from converting to Christianity. He was from the descendants of traditional herbal doctors who worshipped  Olokun (Goddess of wealth) which abhors Christianity, hence, he stopped every attempt for any of his children to be converted to the Christian faith. Even though he was  highly respected for the history of successful female and male circumcision and fortune telling some people were still afraid of him because of the evil activities of the Ogboni Confraternity he belonged to.

Emeriomwe Ayo 

While he was alive, In one of his interviews with journalists he  mentioned that he has initiated his wives and the first child of each wife, except one who is a female and has not come of age. It is on record that Chief Dr Ayo Ben's family is famous in idol worshiping and did not want to identify with Christianity. 

Our reporters reliably gathered that people who visited the place to mourn with them, said that instead of hearing people mourning, all that was seen and heard were heated arguments, voices were loud and the environment tensed as everyone was curious about exactly what was happening. 

A family member who chose to be anonymous due to security reason, told our reporter that it was in the tensed situation, they saw the Emeriomwe Ayo ran out of the house crying as she was chased by her elder brother and some group of persons. The family member said, "Then one of the men brought out a gun and shot at Emeriomwe Ayo's direction as she ran out of the compound. Fortunately,  she was not hit by the bullet. 

It is said that the police are still doing their investigation. However, In a recent interview with Chief Dr Ayo Ben’s first son(Bright Ayo) he said that he does not have anything against the man a  member of the Ogboni Confraternity who pulled a trigger against his stepsister.  He disclosed that his stepsister’s refusal to be a member of Ogboni Confraternity has always brought arguments between his late father and members of  the group in his words “she better keeps running because she will get what she deserves if she continues to refuse”

Gay practice: Nigerian government to penalize 31 years old Chikezie Chinonso Frank

February 4, 2022

Gay practice: Nigerian government to penalize 31 years old Chikezie Chinonso Frank

By Dominic Okorie 

A young Nigerian, Chikezie Chinonso Frank aged, 31 years, at the moment is facing the battle of his life as the Nigerian Government has announced plans to penalize every of her citizens indulging in same sex practice(Gay or Lesbian). The government which has strongly condemned same sex practice according to the Special Adviser to the country's president, on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina,  is now prepared to penalize every Nigerian who is involved in the practice.

Our reporters reliably gathered that among those in the list of the Nigerian Government to be penalized is one Chikezie Chinonso Frank, a native of Isala Mbano, Eziama, Imo State, southeastern Nigeria.

 According to a family source , Chikezie Chinonso Frank has gone far in the same sex practice as he has different gay partners.

The family source who refused to reveal her name due to security reason, disclosed that Chikezie Chinonso Frank  had sexual interest in his fellow men right from the period he was a teenager. His chosen life style has continued to ruin and endanger him as same sex practice (Gay practice or lesbianism)is  completely an abominable and criminal offence in Nigeria.

She noted, " Our brother Chikezie Chinonso Frank has not experienced peace in his life for some periods of time as his name is on the list of government . He has been threatened severally both by government and individuals, all because he is a gay.

She further said that they advised Chikezie Chinonso Frank to seek for international protection for his life which is no longer safe in Nigeria.

 She stated, "As law abiding citizens of Nigeria, our community is seriously against gay or lesbian practice but,we don't want our son to be traumatized, humiliated or killed by government.This informed the reason why we made plans to seek international protection for him".

Meanwhile,the Nigerian Government has gone tough on her citizens who are indulging in gay or lesbian practice. The Special Adviser to the Nigerian president on Media and Publicity,Mr Femi Adesina, in a recent media chat with journalists declared that all gay men and lesbians in the country will be arrested and sent to jail soon.

However, efforts to reach Chikezie Chinonso Frank to hear from him on the ugly development,  ended in futility as his mobile phone was switched off. There were traces that he must have ran out of Nigeria to abroad for the safety of his life.

Gay practice:: Nigerian government to persecute Sunday Onyeka, Eric Okoh

Published:  February 5, 2014

Gay practice:: Nigerian government to persecute Sunday Onyeka, Eric Okoh 

By Gilbert Okoro

The duo of Sunday Onyeka and Eric Okoh, have been declared wanted by the Nigerian government over gay practice. They were caught in a hotel in Delta State engaging in the illicit act, February 5, 2014.

Sunday Onyeka and Eric Okoh narrowly escaped arrest after men of Nigeria Police raided the said hotel following a tip off from neighbours.

                                          Eric Okoh

A resident, who raised the alarm disclosed that Sunday Onyeka and Eric Okoh have been secretly in the homosexual act before they were caught. He urged government to ensure that they are punished according to the law, for their evil act.

Gay or lesbian practice is a serious offense in Nigeria, therefore, anyone caught in the act will face 14 years jail term as contained in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Meanwhile, members of the public have been directed to help find out the whereabouts of Sunday Onyeka and Eric Okoh and report to the nearest police station.

Election: Aggrieved PDP members battle former youth leader

Published July 14, 2024

Election: Aggrieved PDP members battle former youth leader 

By Uche Iweka 

The Edo State Police Command, led by   Mr Johnson Babatunde Kokumo has intervened in the release of  the kidnapped parents of a former Igbanke youth leader, Mr Obi Happy, who has been on self exile  for the past eight years after series of threats on his life  by aggrieved members of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the area.

                                        Mr Obi Happy

 It was gathered  that  Mr Obi Happy has been on exile for the past eight  years as a result of the problem he had with one of the opposition political parties in Nigeria, PDP,  during the   governorship election in the stat, held July 14, 2012. alledging that he was caught thumbprinting, carting away with ballot boxes and collecting bribe from other political parties  and so the Party members vowed to destroy him.

  It was also gathered that Mr Obi Happy had a case with PDP which was arraigned at Ewuriaria Magistrate Court, Edo State in the year, 2012, which he, Mr Obi Happy was declared winner. 

 In an interview with newsmen, the released parents revealed that their abductors told them that they should warn their son, Obi Happy not to ever return from exile where he is right now, since he has a second chance to work against their party. 

  In a town hall meeting organised on saturday,  July 14, 2024  by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to canvass for votes for the upcoming governorship election slated for  Saturday September, 21, 2024  in Edo State, which Mr Obi Happy participated through zoom and advised Edo people  to vote for Labour Party, LP, alledging that other political parties has done  nothing for Edo State and people of Igbanke in Orhionmwhon Local Government Area 5of Edo State. 

It was recalled that it was the midnight after  the town hall meeting where Mr Obi Happy advised the youths against voting for PDP and  All Progressive Party, APC, that his parents were kidnapped. 

  Our reporter  spoke to Mr Obi Happy through zoom after the release of his parents and he said ," despite what the enemies have done, I am still  telling my people of Igbanke and Edo State not to vote for PDP  and APC that has done nothing for us in their past years

 of being in office. We are going to vote and support  the Labour Party, LP, we belive that with them, our state will be a better place. The truth must stand, we will only support leaders and parties that have the interest of the people at heart", he said.

 

As at the time our reporters visited Igbanke community, we discovered that  the schools and roads  are in a very bad state and some of the residents who pleaded anonimity said the former youth leader, Mr Obi Happy is a threat to PDP  and APC due to the influence he wields over his people and that PDP for the past eight years of being in  office has done nothing for them.

Incest: Villagers at war with Samuel Godwin, his wife, Mrs Gift Godwin

November 21, 2020

 Incest: Villagers at war with Samuel Godwin, his wife, Mrs Gift Godwin 

By Uche Iweka 

A young couple, Mr and Mrs Samuel Godwin,are presently facing a serious battle in their Ohionwa Clan, in Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State, Nigeria. 

Some members of Ohionwa Clan who spoke in a recent interview with journalists said that Samuel Godwin and his wife, Gift Godwin are from the same family, hence, as a brother and sister they cannot marry each other.

                                     Samuel Godwin

They noted that any marriage between a brother and sister is a taboo and an abomination in their land, therefore, Samuel Godwin and Gift Godwin must face the penalty of engaging themselves in such abominable act.

 They disclosed that the penalty of marrying one's brother or sister(Incest)is death by stoning at the village public square.

According to a member of the family who refused to mention his name due to security reason, Samuel Godwin was seriously warned not to marry Gift since they are from the same family in Orhionwa Clan but, he refused and went ahead with the marriage. He was aware of the penalty of committing incest, unfortunately, he damned the consequence by going ahead with the marriage.

                                    Gift Godwin

He added, "Incest is evil and an abomination in our land. Anyone who commits it offends the gods of our land and such person whether male or female will be stoned to death at the village public square."

On the question if the law of the land on  incest will be reviewed, the family member said that it will not be reviewed. However, he advised his brother, Samuel Godwin who he said has been missing with his new wife since they got married in 2020, not to return to the village or if possible leave Nigeria as they are not going to be  spared by their people.

One of the leaders of Orhionwa Clan, Pa Johnson Imasua, in an interview with journalists on the issue, declared that his people will continue to uphold the laws of the land and their rich cultural heritage. He asserted that Samuel Godwin was  notified severally on the native law against incest, yet, he paid a deaf ear to it. He told journalists that Samuel Godwin and his wife, Gift  Godwin must face the penalty so as to serve as an example to other people in Orhionwa Clan who have such intention. We have set a up committee of able bodied young men with the mandate to fish out Samuel Godwin and his wife, Mrs Gift Godwin anywhere they are found in Nigeria.

However, our reporters made several efforts to reach Samuel Godwin or his wife, Gift Godwin for their comments, unfortunately, their phone numbers were switched off and their whereabouts was still unknown as at the time of filling this report.

Molestation: Doris Ofomor runs for dear life

Published: February 24, 2024

Molestation: Doris Ofomor runs for dear life 

A 45-year- old Nigerian, Mrs Doris Ofomor has ran for her dear life following the issue of continued molestations by her husband who journalists reliably gathered did not only turn her into a punching bag but also, inflicted her with different degrees of injuries 

Doris Ofomor, a native of Udu Community,in Udu Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria' was a mother of three children who for the past four years was battered and molested by her husband

 According to a source from her family, Doris Ofomor, despite several complaints to family members, kept receiving serious bashing and leg kicks from a man  she calls her husband. The ugly development had left nothing but scars on the bodies of both Doris Ofomor and her children.              

The family source further disclosed that Doris Ofomor  after suffering molestations for too long in the hands of her husband ran away from home. A search party with thugs was sent by her husband after her and with serious threats to her life. 

The family source added, "Since the period Doris Ofomor ran away from home on February 19, 2024 nobody has heard anything about her or seen her. 

He pleaded that anyone who has any useful information about her should report to the nearest police station or contact the family.

GAY ACTS: IJEH, CHARLES, OTHERS WANTED BY DEIN OF AGBOR, AS DELTA POLICE BUSTS GAY WEDDING CEREMONY IN EKPAN COMMUNITY

Published 29th August, 2023

 GAY ACTS: IJEH, CHARLES, OTHERS WANTED BY DEIN OF AGBOR, AS DELTA POLICE BUSTS GAY WEDDING CEREMONY IN  WARRI     

 

The police command in Delta has arrested 67 persons suspected to be homosexuals in Warri, Delta State.

     Police commissioner Wale Abass disclosed this while speaking with journalists on Tuesday at the Ekpan Police Station, Warri, Delta State.

                                        Ijeh Ebere

      Represented by the spokesperson for the command, DSP Bright Edafe, Mr Abass said the suspects were apprehended on Sunday by a crack team of police operatives attached to the Ekpan division in Warri.

      Mr Abass said the suspects were nabbed during a gay wedding tagged ‘All White Party’ at a popular hotel off Refinery Road, Ekpan in Uvwie  Local Government Area, Warri Delta State.

                  During the Gay Wedding ceremony in Warri

    The police commissioner said the suspected homosexuals would be prosecuted in line with Nigeria’s anti-gay law which prohibited same-sex marriage.

                                        Charles 

     According to him, “On August 29 at about 9:00 p.m., the patrol team of the Ekpan Police Station, Warri while on a patrol intercepted a male cross-dresser suspect who claimed to be an actor. Upon interrogation, he confessed that he is a member of a certain gay club and that he was on his way to join his fellow members for a gay marriage ceremony,” stated the police.

     The Police Commissioner added, “Acting on intelligence gathered, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Ekpan division, CSP Aliyu Shaba, raided the hotel where some suspected gay members were holding a gay marriage ceremony.”

      He said the suspects upon sighting the police took to their heels, saying however, that the operatives were able to apprehend 67 of them.

       “Same sex marriage (Prohibition) Act, 2013 kicked against gay in Nigeria. It is a grievous office. We cannot copy the culture of the Western world and we must follow the rules of our land. Anti-gay law has been passed in Nigeria, no resident of the land has the right to go against the laws of the land,” explained the police chief. 

      “I can guarantee that they will be charged to court. We are not taking it lightly. It is a clear case, though, they are still presumed innocent until proven otherwise by the competent court.”

       The commissioner urged parents to monitor their children closely to know the type of people they associate with. He said the arrest and subsequent arraignment of the suspects would serve as a warning to others.

    Mr Abass also mentioned items recovered at the venue to included one codeine bottle, three cups of refined Canadian loud, five sachets of SK, one sachet of tramadol, four tablets of molly drug, one crusher and gay marriage ceremonial dresses.

     One of the suspects, Daniel Pius, who is a native of Agbor-Nta Community said he was a fashion designer and not a gay.

      In a related development, newsmen later confirmed that a man who gave his name as Charles is Ijeh Ebere's gay partner and that both of them have been in the act for many years. 

       Mr. Ijeh Ebere and his lover, Charles took their heels at the wedding ceremony immediately they sited the police coming to attack them.

      "Ijeh Ebere and Charles are hail from Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.

      Coming down to the grassroot and traditional levels, the King of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Benjamin Ikenchukwu Kiagbor-Ekuzi 1, the Dein of Agbor Kingdom has declared Ijeh Ebere and Charles who is the Hotel Attendant wanted.

      He therefore vowed to used them as deterrent to other people in his kingdom whenever they are apprehended.

AGOR JULIUS AMARACHI WANTED OVER GAY PRACTICE

Published: September 15, 2021.

AGOR JULIUS AMARACHI WANTED OVER GAY PRACTICE 

By Uche Iweka 

Two young Nigerians, Agor Julius Amarachi and Jona Madufor both from Umuehihie Avuvu, Imo State, Nigeria, were involved in gay practice on September 15, 2021.

                                Agor Julius Amarachi 

 Agor Julius Amarachi and Jona Madufor were cut in the act in a hotel in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

 Agor Julius Amarachi managed to escape arrest after men of Nigeria Police raided the said hotel following a tip off from neighbours.

 Jona Madufor couldn’t escape as he was arrested, tried and imprisoned for 14 years as stipulated in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Meanwhile, members of the public have been directed by the Nigerian, to fish out Agor Julius Amarachi anywhere and anytime he is seen or they should immediately contact the nearest security agency. 

It could be recalled that the Nigerian government has condemned and prohibited gay practice in the country, therefore, anyone caught in the act will face a jail term of 14 years.

Despair As Fulani Herdsmen, Terrorizes Ika Residents

 Published October 12, 2022

Despair As Fulani Herdsmen, Terrorizes Ika Residents 

"Rapes Pregnant Woman To Forceful Delivery, Throws Baby To Dogs

By Xavier Ugbomah

Ika a once peaceful community have been thrown into a state of despair as the community is now ravaged by the constant terror of Fulani herdsmen. 

These ruthless attackers strike without warning, leaving a trail of destruction and fear in their wake. The once peaceful area  is now a place of despair and hardship. It seems like no one is safe, as innocent villagers are targeted with weapons and livelihoods are destroyed.

As the attacks intensify, the residents of Ika live in a constant state of fear. Many have been forced to flee their homes, while those who remain are forced to endure the terror day after day. The psychological toll of living in such a dangerous environment is immeasurable. The community is left in a state of despair, with no end in sight.

The Ika  community has suffered great economic harm due to the repeated attacks by the Fulani herdsmen. The devastation of farms and crops has caused severe hardship for many, as they struggle to support themselves. 

These herdsmen bring their cattle onto people's land, destroying their crops in the process. As a result, what was once a thriving community is now left in ruins, with a bleak outlook for the future.

Despite the ongoing terror and destruction, the government's response has been lackluster at best. The residents of Ika feel abandoned and neglected by those in power, adding to their feelings of despair. 

There seems to be no limit to the wickedness of these terrorists. Not long ago, a pregnant woman was snatched from her farm in Okpe, Abavo. The cruel Fulani Herdsmen took advantage of her, subjecting her to rape and even forcing her to give birth. But their brutality did not stop there. They callously tossed the newborn to their dogs.

These invaders have no regard for human life, brazenly attacking and abducting innocent people. The Fulani terrorists spread terror among their victims and anyone who opposes them, mercilessly taking lives and wiping out entire families if they dare to speak up against their despicable actions.

It is time for the government to take action and fulfill its responsibility. People are being murdered and taken captive every day, and those who try to speak out against this menace become targets themselves. It is a dire situation that must be addressed immediately.

GAY: ONYEKA IJEOMA IS ON THE RUN AS COMMUNITY, POLICE DECLARE HIM WANTED

Published:  November 6, 2023

 GAY: ONYEKA IJEOMA IS ON THE RUN AS COMMUNITY, POLICE DECLARE HIM WANTED

A 24-year-old indigene of Abavo in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Onyeka Ijeoma is currently on the run for his involvement in homosexuality. 

Speaking in a press release declaring Ijeoma a wanted person by the Nigeria Police Force, the Police Public Relations Officer, Delta State Command, DSP Bright Edafe said the report of his homosexuality was made known to the command by delegates of his Abavo Community in late October, 2023, while stating that engaging in same-sex practice in Nigeria attracts a 14-year jail term for offenders, and warned those who are contemplating homosexual act to desist. He further condemned the ancient, archaic and barbaric traditional rituals associated with offenders of homosexuality and lesbianism practice. He appealed to communities that frown against homosexual acts to embrace peace by handing committers to the police to face the wrath of the law as stipulated in the federal constitution.

                        Fleeing Onyeka Ijeoma

It was also gathered from a source who claimed anonymity that Ijeoma's gay act was exposed on July 29, 2023, while attempting to have anal sex with his male friend, Sunday Okocha who paid him a visit but he raised alarm. 

According to Mr. Okocha who narrated his ordeal, he said he visited Ijeoma and after entertaining him with liquor fell asleep under the influence of alcohol. 

Continuing, he stated, “It was when I was asleep that I felt a touch and immediately I opened my eyes to see Ijeoma who was naked and pleading with me to allow him to sleep with me. I shouted and my voice attracted people in the neighbourhood who forced the door open to rescue me.

“ Ijeoma ran away through the back door knowing that homosexuality is a great offence and those who are caught in the act are most likely to be stoned to death. Some youths who came to my rescue expressed disappointment at not apprehending Ijeoma who they've long suspected to be involved in gay practice. They said Ijeoma will come back to face the wrath of being a gay”.

The source also disclosed that the people of Abavo Community seriously frowned against homosexuality because it is considered sacrilegious which involved a deadly sacrifice.

Culled from Ika Weekly

70 PEOPLE CONFIRMED DEAD, OVER 200 PEOPLE INJURED AS BOMBS EXPLODED IN NYANYA MOTOR PARK ABUJA

Published on 16th April 2014

 70 PEOPLE CONFIRMED DEAD, OVER 200 PEOPLE INJURED AS BOMBS EXPLODED IN NYANYA MOTOR PARK ABUJA 

      Residents of Nyanya, Abuja on the 14th April 2014 have been thrown into mourning as bombs exploded at nyanya motor park and killed  70 people and over 200 sustained injury 

       The bombs explosion, according to an eye witness, occurred at about 6:45 am on the 14th day of April, 2014.

      The source who spoke to Journalist on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that the bombs exploded at a crowded Bus Station in Nynaya Abuja, killing at least 70 people and injuring over 200.

      

                           The ongoing fire outbreak

       To the best of my knowledge, this 2014 Nyanya attack was the hand work of Boko Haram people that have been terrorizing this city of Abuja.

      "I want to use this opportunity to appeal to our Government to come to our aid by ensuring that there is peace and security in Nigeria, "he said.

      Speaking with Ika Weekly Newspaper Correspondent in Abuja metropolis.

                Security Personnel evacuating the corpse

 The Chairman, Owa-Nta Community Development Forum, (ODF) Abuja Branch, Mr. Vincent Iyari described the Nyanya Bombs Blast as a great lost to the Federal Republic of Nigeria and unfortunate incident to the entire people of Ika.

                     Injured victims being taken into the hospital

      He stated that late Mrs. Boi Joy one of the bombs blast victim was an active member of the Owa-Nta Community Development Forum, Abuja Branch before her sudden death.

     "According to him, "The death of our fellow colleague, Mrs. Boi Joy  was a painful one. She was a farmer, an encourager and a mother to be reckoned with, according to the eye-withnes Mrs joy just brought her son Boi Chuks to join her in her farming activities

      "For her son, Chuks who recently joined us here in Abuja, I learnt that he was helping his mother to do farm work, on that faithful day chuks  went to someone's farm to work in order to make some money for himself when he got the call that his mother was among the victims of the Nyanya explosion.

      "I want to encourage him and his family members to take heart over the death of their mother and I also pray to God to grant their mother's soul eternal rest, "he concluded.

      Ika Weekly Newspaper Correspondent also learnt that Boi Chuks was living with his grandmother in Ika before joining his mother in Abuja.

     It was also learnt that Chuks lost his father to death at tender age and his mother left him years back due  to some misunderstanding in the family, this made Chuks to live with his grandmother in the village but his uncle always maltreated him and and torment him.

Due to this maltreatment    of Chuks by his uncle, Mrs Boi Joy his biological mother brought him to join her in Abuja.

     As at the time of filing this report, the police have arrived the scene of the explosion to evacuate the corps to the Mortuary for the Government to be taken care of.

TWO KIDNAPPED UMUNEDE WOMEN REGAIN FREEDOM

 TWO KIDNAPPED UMUNEDE WOMEN REGAIN FREEDOM 

Jun 23, 2024

TWO KIDNAPPED WOMEN REGAIN FREEDOM AFTER RANSOM PAYMENT

Two women who were kidnapped at a bad spot on Mbiri Farm Settlement Road in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State, have finally regained their freedom after payment of One million naira (#1,000,000) ransom.

The women were said to have been abducted on Thursday June 13, 2024, and were released on Friday June 14, 2024, after payment of the ransom.

One of the women, Mrs. Wisdom, who narrated her ordeal, said that the kidnappers were four in number and were speaking Fulani language, saying that she with three other women were on their motorcycles when the four abductors,  covered with faces mask, jumped out from the bush and held them.

She added that the two other women among them were fast and able to escape, saying that the miscreants took and walked them through the bush and threatened to kill them if they refused to cooperate with them.

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She stated that she and the other woman were mercilessly beaten by the abductors, hinting that they also inflicted them with injuries from machete cuts.

In her words, “As they held us hostage and marched us into the bush, they threatened to kill us if we do not cooperate with them; We walked for many hours in the bush without knowing where were and at a point, they and at that point, they stopped us and threatened to kill us again, but I pleaded with them that we are breast feeding our new born babies; They asked me about my husband but I told them that my husband is late, they asked the other woman, she told them that her husband left her and her children; They believed us and said they need to call and report to their boss; After calling their boss, they demanded #20,000,000 as ransom but I told them I do not have such huge sum of money; After much negotiations, we paid #1,000,000”, she concluded

Insecurity: Play your part, blaming people in government will not proffer any solution-- Joe Morgan to critics

 Published April 13 2024.

Insecurity: Play your part, blaming people in government will not proffer any solution-- Joe Morgan to critics

By Angela Agbini

As Fulani herdsmen and their cohorts continued unabated in their kidnapping and inhuman activities in Ika Land,( Ika North East and Ika South Local Government Areas in Delta State), an indigene of Ika  and a famous musician, Ambassador Joe Morgan, has advised critics to jettison the idea of standing aloof and wait for government to fight for them. 

Morgan, who stated this during his recent online video message to the people  expressed dissatisfaction over the attitude of some stakeholders in the area who continued to blame people in government on issues they can easily play their own part effectively .

                              AMB. Joe Morgan 

The Oworwor King noted that he was not out to defend any government official but, to explain the reason why everyone should learn how to protect himself or herself against the killer Fulani herdsmen.

He declared that he is not speaking in favour of anyone or to attack anyone , but to sensitize residents of the area on the need for them to protect themselves against kidnappers.

He said that if everyone in Ika Land is able to play a significant role in security issue, the battle against insecurity would have long been addressed. 

He stated that he is genuinely concerned about safety, hence, he is  doing his online advocacy on the reason why Agbor and Ika Land in general should be secured. 

He added that anyone misinterpreting his role on insecurity should have a rethink and join efforts with both government and individuals to drive kidnappers who are mainly Fulani herdsmen  away from Ika Land.

Joe Morgan raises alarm over rising insecurity rate in Ika Land

 Joe Morgan raises alarm over rising insecurity rate in Ika Land

By Angela Agbini 

The Oworwor King and Ika High Life Music maestro, Ambassador Joe Morgan has raised an alarm over the rising insecurity rate in Ika Land.

                               Amb. Joe Morgan

Joe Morgan, also known as, Eze Egwu by his numerous fans across the globe, in his recent online video message to Ika people decried the increased rate on the heinous and evil activities of kidnappers in the area believed to be Fulani herdsmen, warning that if no urgent and meaningful step is taking now to stop the menace, the people of Ika will be destroyed in their own ancestorall land.

He disclosed that his continued call for urgent action against insecurity in Ika land have unsettled some persons or agencies but, he is not going to give up, as the issue of security should be a top priority to every well meaning person that resides in the area.

He appealed to relevant stakeholders, agencies, including government and traditional rulers to join efforts to fight against insecurity especially, kidnapping in Ika Land.

MOLESTATION: RUTH SANDRA OJIE RUNS FOR DEAR LIFE

Published: February 13, 2021

MOLESTATION: RUTH SANDRA OJIE RUNS FOR DEAR LIFE 

A 25-year- old Nigerian, Ruth Sandra Ojie has ran for her dear life following the issue of molestations by her step father who Ika Mirror reliably gathered did not only abused her and also forcefully hand her over to older man for marriage

Ruth Sandra Ojie,25 years and a native of Ubiaja, Edo State lost her father when she was  three months old. According to a source from her family, Ruth Sandra Ojie was not only abused by her step father  also forcefully wanted to give her out to an older man 

                                    Ruth Sandra Ojie

The family source further disclosed that Ruth Sandra Ojie after suffering for too long in the hands of her stepfather ran away from home. A search party with thugs was sent after her and with serious threats to her life. 

The family source added, "After my daughter Ruth Sandra ojie  got missing from the day she was supposed to marry . Nobody has heard anything from her or seen her. 

Please anyone who has useful information about her should report to the nearest police station or contact the family

KENNEDY ISAAC CHINONSO NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH OVER CULT ATTACK

Published January 31st 2021

 KENNEDY ISAAC CHINONSO NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH OVER CULT ATTACK 

Mr. Kennedy Isaac Chinonso, on Wednesday, January 29 2021, narrowly escaped death, as he was attacked by  some cultists who were identified as Aro-Barger Fraternity members. 

       Speaking with newsmen, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Owa-Oyibu Police Divisional Headquarters, Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State  said, "I received a phone call from the management of the Keziah Hotel, located along Owa-Ekei Road, Boji-Boji Owa, Delta State informing me that I should mobilize my men to the hotel that cultists are in the premises, attacking people and shooting sporadically to the air.

                             Kennedy Isaac Chinonso

      On getting there, we discovered that they purposely came for one Mr. Kennedy Isaac Chinonso who was celebrating his birthday anniversary with his  friends and well-wishers at the Keziah Hotel's Reception before the arrival of cultists.

      "It was quite unfortunate that we did not apprehend any of the six cultists that came to kill this young man, ( Kennedy Isaac Chinonso). But our happiness is that the bullets did not touch him, "they said.

       Speaking further, the DPO noted that he has put all the necessary measures in to ensure that those cultists are fished out to use as deterrent to other cultists in the society.

      He warned youths to shun cultism and look for something better to do with their lives.

      Also speaking, an eye witness who spoke on the condition of anonymity, disclosed that he was the one who accompanied Chinonso to book the hotel. 

     " He said (eye witness), When we got to the hotel to pay for the reception  we used for the birthday, the manager asked the celebrant to drop his Identity Card with him which Kennedy Isaac Chinonso did,  it is through the ID the police used indentified and  know more about the celebrant.

      "When the cultists discovered that Kennedy Isaac Chinonso had escaped, they went and destroyed all his birthday items including some of the hotel's properties, "he concluded.

      Meanwhile, as at the time of filing this report, Mr Kennedy Isaac Chinonso is nowhere to be found as he has gone into hiding place over threats to his life.

EJIME JOHN RUNS FOR DEAR LIFE AS ALHAJI SANI MOHAMMED DECLARES WAR AGAINST HIM FOR IMPREGNATING HIS 12 YEARS OLD DAUGHTER

 Published February 18 2024.

EJIME JOHN RUNS FOR DEAR LIFE AS ALHAJI SANI MOHAMMED DECLARES WAR AGAINST HIM FOR IMPREGNATING HIS 12 YEARS OLD DAUGHTER

A 35 year old man, Mr. Ejime John has run away for the safety of his life, as Alhaji Sani Mohammed, a Muslim man declared war against him for impregnating his 12 years old daughter, Aisha Mohammed.

                                         Ejime John

      Speaking with journalists, Alhaji Sani Mohammed stated that he was surprised when his wife, Godiya told him that his little daughter is pregnant for Ejime John.

      He noted that what Ejime John did to his daughter is not only child abuse, but a forbidden act by the Muslim family.

                              Aisha Mohammed

      Continuing, he said, "I am the paramount leader of the Muslim Association in Ika North-East Local Government Area Delta State. Based on that, I cannot take Ejime John's insult and embarrassment on my reputation for granted.

                             Alhaji Sani Mohammed

Alhaji Sani Mohammed and his muslim brothers in search of Ejime John

      "Secondly, Ejime John is a christian and we are muslim and we don't allow such a thing to happen to us. According to our muslim tradition, any Christian brother who abuses our children, particularly the under age ones like my daughter will be killed, no two ways about it.

      "I have reported the matter to the police and human rights activists to help look into the case, because it is a very serious one due to our muslim custom and tradition.

      "I have also promised to reward handsomely, anyone who can help me and the police with the reliable information that can lead to the arrest of Mr. Ejime John.

     The culprit, Mr. Ejime John is a native of Iruh Quarters in Owa-Alizomor, a community Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, where Alhaji Sani Mohammed resides with his family.

       As at the time of filing this report, Ejime John was nowhere to be found, as he has run away from Owa-Alizomor Community to an unknown destination due to fear of being murdered by Alhaji Sani Mohammed and his muslim brothers.

      Alhaji Sani Mohammed has also vowed to killed Ejime John wherever he returns back to his Community. The incident took place in February, 2024.

COMMUNAL CRISIS: POLICE LAUNCHES WAR AGAINST OGUN STATE YOUTHS OVER DEATH OF TWO SHONGAI TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY STAFF

Published since 3rd of January, 2017

COMMUNAL CRISIS: POLICE LAUNCHES WAR AGAINST OGUN STATE YOUTHS OVER DEATH OF TWO SHONGAI TECHNOLOGIES COMPANY STAFF

Men of the Nigerian Police Force, (NPF) have launched war against some youths of the Ogun State Communities for allegedly murdering two Staff of Shongai Technologies Limited Company in Ogun State, Nigeria.

                                 Ajibode Gbenga Fola

      Shongai Technologies Limited Company is an innovative supplier of flexible printing solution, self Adhesive Labels and Mono Cartons, which is located at KM 42, Lagos - Abeokuta Expressway, Sango-Ota in Ogun State, Nigeria.

      Journalists as at the time of filing this report, learnt that one Olamilekan Atila age. 30, his friends who include; Toheeb Olaku, age, 31, Ajibode Gbenga Fola age 3, and Fakunle Ifeoluwa Olaitan Sani, age 29, have been declared wanted by the Police over their involvement in a peaceful demonstration that led the death of two Staff of Shongai Technologies Limited Company, Mr. Fadeyi Emmanuel and Chris Abiodu.

                                   Fakunle Ifeoluwa

       A source who spoke to Journalists on the condition of anonymity, stated that  Fakunle Ifeoluwa, Ajibode Gbenga Fola and other wanted persons were declared wanted since January 3rd, 2017.

      He further explained that the problem started some time ago when the Shongai Technologies Limited Company found its way to Sango-Ota Community and made a promise to the people that if they fully resume work on site, the land owners will be compensated.

             Front view of Shongai Technologies Limited Company

      According to him, "I am a living witness to what is going on right now between our people and management of Shongai Technologies Limited Company.

      The issue is that during the time the company was about to be established in our land, an agreement was reached between our community leaders and the company workers.

      "The agreement was that the company should employ the youths of our community to work them, particularly those whose family members are the rightful owners of the land where the company is sited.

       "But the company failed to fulfill her promise that is why the youths went to embark on that peaceful protest to the company's premises, after waiting patiently for the promise to be fulfilled, but it was quite unfortunately that two Staff of the company died in the process when the protest turned blood.

      Also as a the time of gathering this information, the company's Main Gate has been closed for now as Police were on ground for proper investigations. 

     Fakunle Ifeoluwa who is the first in command and Ajibode Gbenga Fola, the second in command to the youths association  and other wanted persons have been declared wanted. 

    Journalists also learnt that the police is particularly about the cases of Ajibode Gbenga Fola and Fakunle Ifeoluwa because both are the leaders, (First and Second in Command) of the youths association.

    Meanwhile, the Police have advised the public to report to any of the nearby police station if they get to know the whereabouts of the suspects.

Niger Delta Militants declare war against human rights, environmental and social activist, Bernard Endokakpo Julius

Published: Saturday, July 8, 2023

Niger Delta Militants declare war against human rights, environmental and social activist, Bernard Endokakpo Julius

By Michael Umukoro

Niger Delta Militants in the Niger Delta Area in Nigeria have declared war against a human rights, environmental and social activist, Bernard Endokakpo Julius

 Bernard Endokakpo Julius

The dreaded Militants who are known for their various violent and criminal activities in the Niger Delta publicly stated that they are at war with Bernard Endokakpo Julius and that they are going to kill him any time they were able to catch him.

Fiery leaders of the group, General Endurance Amagbein and General Ogun Boss during interviews with Journalists, stated that Bernard Endokakpo Julius has been writing against their activities, thereby, causing the Nigerian government to go after them. He disclosed that some of their boys are presently being monitored by security agents in Nigeria as a result of the articles written against them by Bernard Endokakpo Julius

He noted that Niger Delta is their home, hence, no one should dare them on how they control the area. He warned anyone who is against their activities in the Niger Delta like Bernard Endokakpo Julius to wait for their wrath. He boasted that they are going to kill Bernard Endokakpo Julius and destroy everything concerning him and his family.

When contacted, the leader of Okuama Community where  Bernard Endokakpo Julius hails from, Pa Edwin Mukoro, in tears said that the militants have made the community uncomfortable for them as they continued to invade the area in search of Bernard Endokakpo Julius. He said that the case was reported to the police but nothing was done to arrest or stop the Militants from their threats against Bernard Endokakpo Julius.

At the time of filling this report every effort made to reach Bernard Endokakpo Julius failed as he was reported to have ran away for his dear life. 

Bernard Endokakpo Julius is a seasoned Environmental and Social  activist, who is ensuring  a fair, equitable society for all through his articles and other write ups.

SENATOR NDOMA EGBA DECLARES WAR AGAINST ONYEMAKI FAMILY AS TRUCK CRUSHES WIFE, SIBLINGS TO DEATH

Published August 20th, 2023

SENATOR NDOMA EGBA DECLARES WAR AGAINST ONYEMAKI FAMILY AS TRUCK CRUSHES WIFE, SIBLINGS TO DEATH

       By Akintola Almed

War has been declared against Mr. Onyemaki Afule and his entire family in Owa-Alizomor Community in Ika North-East Local Government Area of Delta State, following the Friday fatal road accident which claimed the life of wife of the former Senate Leader to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Victor Ndoma Egba, former Senator, Cross River Central Senatorial District in Cross River State.

                                Ekele Onyemaki

                                  Favour Onyemaki

         Egba’s wife who is  identified as Mrs. Amaka, her two children alongside five others lost their lives in the accident which involved four vehicles with about eight people injured.

       According to sources who spoke with Ika Weekly Newspaper Reporter on the condition of anonymity, "The vehicles involved in the crash were Mr. Onyemaki's Truck, a commercial Toyota Avensis, a Honda car and one Toyota Coaster belonging to the Sports Centre of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, AAUA. 

       "The accident was caused by the Truck Driver, Mr. Onyemaki Afule. He rammed into the vehicle where the Sen. Victor Ndoma Egba's wife and her two children were traveling with.

       "Immediately the fatal accident happened, we started looking for the truck driver we taught maybe he escaped the scene and ran to the police station for fear of being killed by the youths around premises, unknown to us that he ran all the way from Ore-Okitiputa Road in Odigbo Local Government Area of Odo State where the accident occured that very moment to hid in his village in Delta State leaving his Identity Card and Driver's License in the car, "he said.

      Newsmen also learnt that since the death of the Senator's wife, Mr. Onyemaki has been into hiding, until he and his wife were murdered in cold blood on Tuesday morning in Delta State by unknown gunmen.

      Speaking with newsmen, an uncle to the late Onyemaki, Mr. Monday Afule said that ever since he lost his Cousin, Onyemaki and his wife, the life of his children, Favour and Ekele has been in danger. He said this because many people have been harassing and threatening to kill them the way their father died, " he concluded.

       It was gathered that the late wife of the former Senate Leader, was being conveyed in a Toyota Coaster bus, belonging to the Sports Centre of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Akoko from Benin to Igbokoda, in Ilaje Local Government area of the state.

      The occupants of the ill-fated bus, according to one of the sources, were on their way to a burial programme at Igbokoda.

      It was gathered that the truck first hit the two cars before crushing the coaster bus into the bush.

      Four persons including Amaka Egba, were said to have died in the bus while three others died in the two cars that were first hit by the truck.

        Confirming the accident, the Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State, Mr Ahmed Hassan,confirmed the accident.

       The Sectors Commander, however, said that only four persons, three females and a male died in the accident.

        He also disclosed that eight other persons were critically injured and taken to Pima Hospital, Ore for treatment.

       Also speaking, the Head of Public Relations, Media and Protocol of AAUA, Mr. Victor Akinpelumi, said the only information he had, was that a Coaster bus of the institution, on official assignment, was involved in an accident.

       Meanwhile, as at the time of filing this report, two of the children of late Mr. Onyemaki Afule, Favour and Ekele were nowhere to be found as the entire members of their family have gone into hiding place over threats to their lives.

PRESIDENT TINUBU’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN OFFICE AND SIGNALS FROM NDDC

 PRESIDENT TINUBU’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN OFFICE AND SIGNALS FROM NDDC

 May 29, 2024

PRESIDENT TINUBU’S FIRST ANNIVERSARY IN OFFICE AND SIGNALS FROM NDDC

By; Jerome-Mario Utomi

History has it that during World War 1, a particular American Psychologist eager to contribute to war efforts, adapted Binet’s intelligence test for the US Army as an inexpensive way to differentiate among large numbers of recruits.  This was reportedly the first large-scale use of intelligence testing on a group of adults, and it suggested that this school-based test could predict performance in nonacademic situations.

This account recently came flooding while ruminating on efforts of the present Federal Government to chart a course and pilot the holistic development plan of the nation, and the Niger Delta region in particular.

Without doubt, it will be convenient for many to argue that Nigeria is not at war; that what the country is celebrating is President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s led Federal Government one year in office, which is miles different from the referenced American situation and, therefore, calls for no such critical test or analysis.

Well, the above argument, beautiful as it sounds, may not, in the opinion of this piece, hold water when faced with embarrassing facts. For me, periodic employment of systematic assessment to situate the merit, worth and significance of an administration, via a criterion governed by a set of standards is not only apt but eminently desirable. Objective assessment is globally likened to a pendulum which swings to any direction.

With these points highlighted, the piece will focus on its core concern-which is the recent signals from the Niger Delta region.

For a better understanding of where the piece is headed, Niger Delta region belongs to the geographical locations that have over the years suffered infrastructural shortage, environmental devastation and protracted socioeconomic failures.  The region is not also insulated from scenarios and practice where successive administrations formulate and apply policies based on the situation of the prevailing economy and its effects on the people; where most of the policies by past began on promising note but regrettably ended up doing more harm to Nigeria and Nigerians.

However, to carry out an enquiry into how the present government has contributed to the development of the region, it is pertinent to begin by examining, and review different initiatives and policies recently made by the Niger Delta Development Commission, an agency under the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, charged with responsibility of facilitating the rapid and sustainable development of the Niger Delta into a region that is economically prosperous, socially stable, ecologically regenerative and politically peaceful.

All available data shows that the most profound decision by Mr. President to have the region developed was visibly signposted in his early constitution of the agency’s board and management.

Aside from the fact that the board and management as constituted were filled with young but well foresighted Nigerians, another observation by our mind’s eyes is that the agency’s leadership within this short period under review have sufficiently removed the veil of doubt and convinced Niger Deltans. critical stakeholders and of course the international community that NDDC is no longer an agency that only exists in frames but has graduated from ‘transaction to transformation’.

As noted in a previous but similar piece, it is not as if past administrations in the country did not, at different times and places make efforts to address the region’s challenges. But noble as those efforts were, considering the level of underdevelopment in the region, such effort appeared too insignificant and short of what is required to carter for the region’s development and more particularly, remains a far cry from what was needed to exorcise the ghost of youth unemployment in the region. This ugly narrative persisted in the face of concerns raised by the global community who were chiefly not convinced that what now rested administrations were doing was the best way to solve the problem of the region.

More specifically, it is equally important to underline that it has not been easy for the present leadership to stop the region from going through all pangs associated with rebirth to enthrone true development in which all Niger Deltans will sustainably enjoy modern infrastructure and a healthy environment.

But there is an exception here, as there will always be an exception!

Unlike the past experiences, the present NDDC’s board and management, ably backed by the Presidency and the Niger Delta ministry, have, in the last few months of its existence, crafted people friendly projects, programmes and initiative which include, namely; Building Partnerships, Lighting Up the Niger Delta region, Sustainable Livelihood, Improved Youth Capacity and Skills Base, Efficient and cost effective projects,  Project Hope for Renewed Hope, Carbon Emission Reduction, Stakeholder Engagement, Effective and Professional Workforce, Improved Peace and Security among others.

The above action/step has not only made a whole world of difference but partially explains why stakeholders are happy and the region peaceful.

Again, aside from the fact that the new governing board and management have to their credit, a well-established healthy relationship with critical stakeholders within the region and beyond, also worth underlining and of course, a lesson other agencies and Commissions must imbibe, is the frantic efforts to put the Niger Delta region in order via human friendly programmes such as; youth empowerment, human capital development and democratized infrastructural provisions.

SEE ALSO: THE NEW DAWN AT NDDC By; Jerome-Mario Utomi

Worthy of mention are the recently commissioned ‘big tickets projects executed by the NDDC; The N8.3 billion 132kv transmission line and a 132kv/33kv sub-station in Ondo communities after 15 years without electricity.; the 27.35km Ogbia-Nembe Road in Bayelsa State, a joint project of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and Shell Nigeria Exploration Company, which features 7 bridges, connects 14 communities in both the Ogbia and Nembe Local Government Areas. The award of scholarships to 200 successful candidates from the region to pursue Master’s Degrees overseas, a programme which of course is an important component of the agency’s human capital development that seeks to use education to change the fortunes of the region, among others.

Very key, NDDC’s solutions to youth unemployment and development of climate for sustainable future and innovation will assist promote the critical thrust of governance and maximize the benefits citizens derive from governance.

Talking about youth unemployment in Nigeria, a report recently captured it thus: “We are in dire straits because unemployment has diverse implications. Security wise, large unemployed youth population is a threat to the security of the few that are employed. Any transformation agenda that does not have job creation at the centre of its programme will take us nowhere”.

Finally, as the nation celebrates, it is equally an open secret that randomly, it has not been an easy road for Nigerians. It has been a rough and tumble ride, yet Nigeria and Nigerians are marching forward.  What this tells us as a people is that The President should graciously redouble his efforts in saving the economy and life chances of Nigerians!

 

God bless Nigeria!

WE WORKING TO END INSECURITY IN IKA LAND – Okubor,

 WE WORKING TO END INSECURITY IN IKA LAND – Okubor,

 May 11, 2024

KIDNAPPING; WE ARE WORKING ROUND THE CLOCK TO END CRIMINALITY IN IKA LAND, – Dr. Okubor, President General, Ute Okpu Kingdom

…. Says situation not that complex

…. Admits Possibility Of Internal Collaborators

…. Argues That Constitution Recognizes Free Movement but Not for Criminals

…. Insists Ika Nation Will Fight These Criminals With every strength It can muster.

 

For the good of people of Ika nation of Delta State that have been facing serious security challenge particularly kidnapping, allegedly orchestrated by the Fulani herdsmen, there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel as His Excellency, RT Honorable (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori led Delta State Government is proactively working in collaboration with the men of the Nigeria Police Force, Members of the Nigeria Military, Local Vigilante groups,  Ika Traditional Rulers and leaders of thoughts to end kidnapping in Ika Land as well as bring the perpetrators to book.

The above indication emerged through Dr. Festus Okubor , the President General (Ute Okpu Kingdom, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta, during a telephone chat with Ika Weekly Newspaper’s Special Officer, on Wednesday May 8, 2024.

According to Okubor, the government is on top of the situation. Everything is being done, and at this point in time, I’ll love to encourage our people because some of the things I heard was that people are scared to go to the farm.

In his words, we need to let our people know that the situation is not that complex. Everything is being done. They should not be scared of going to their farms and living their normal lives. We are not quiet; authority is not quiet. The police are not quiet. We will support them. We will defend them. We have no magic wand that stops a person from becoming a criminal, but we will make sure that any criminal that comes into our domain, will be fish him out.

Lamenting the heinous activities of these criminals masquerading as herdsmen, Dr. Okubor, who is also the Chief Strategist to Governor Oboreivori stated that Ute-okpu can be described as the epic-center of issues of kidnapping in Ika land.

‘They have found their way into our area, They have done a lot of unspeakable things. But, at some point, I said to some people that these hoodlums were coming to our communities as if they were going to look for snails which are usually done in the mornings and evenings. They will come in the morning and in the evenings.

Asked about the practical steps the state is taking to arrest the situation, Okubor responded; we are doing everything in our power to bring this to an end. But first, we must understand the nature of the threat. Where do they go? What route do they follow? The people they catch, where do they take them? How long does it take them to get to where they are going? How many times do they stop? You must have intelligence when dealing with the enemy. We gathered all the information and spoke with the government and we decided to confront it head on.

Giving details of how hydra-headed the challenge has become, the medical Doctor turned politician narrated how he went for a funeral ceremony recently, and in the field, there were about 50 Fulani, Niger, Hausa, Cameroon women and children, harassing everybody and begging for money in the same Agbor.

‘First of all, begging is not our culture. And if people are going to come to live with us, they must respect our culture. The painful part of it was that many of us (Ika indigenes) were complacent about it. They saw these things going on and nobody raised a voice. And I said, how come? The first thing I need to point out here is that the responsibility to stop this nuisance is on everybody. Everyone in Ika must stand up to ensure that there is no potential for these parasites.

He argued that Nigerian Constitution allows free movement of citizens from one point to another but the constitution does not allow free criminal movement. What we’re seeing here is free criminal movement.

On the possibility of internal collaborators, Dr. Okubor thus responded; That is the reason why I started from the insider complacency. If you have studied crime, there is no serious crime without an insider. The bible also tells us that man’s enemies are they of his own household. These are known positions of culture. So, obviously, there are internal collaborators. We are also praying and hoping that we will be able to find them. And when we find them, our culture will take place’. For example, all our traditional rulers are placing curses.

Having said this, I’m also happy to announce that the government has helped us. They have sent mobile police men who now join us to patrol the flashpoints.  When we patrolled the railway lines, we found out that the railway is a major geographical positioning for them. They hide around and when it’s daylight, they come to the railway again. That also is being monitored. So, we have had this challenge and our responsibility is to do everything we can, to stop them quickly

‘And our people have been walking towards that direction too confronting these criminals. Unfortunately, very recently, we lost the head of our vigilante group. May his soul rest in peace. He died for all of us to be saved and we can ever forget that. The community has decided to immortalize him; the community has offered to take full responsibility for his burial’.

But the good thing is that while we were combing the forests recently, we found the corpse of one of the kidnappers, which means that the bullet got them, and that should put some fear into them. What we intend to let the criminals understand is that Ika land is not a good place for them. These are criminals of the worst form and we will tackle them with every strength the Ika nation can muster. He concluded.