Metro Archives - Page 236 of 281

Nov

29

2022

Ikpeazu, Kalu, Sani, Obi Cubana, Others To Grace Ohafia Day Abuja, December 4

Abia State, Metro, News, OhafiaAbia State, Metro, Nigeria, Ohafia

The Abuja Branch of Ohafia Improvement Union (OIU) has concluded plans to hold the 2022 edition of Ohafia day celebration on Sunday, December 4, at Sandralia Hotel, Jabi Abuja. A press statement signed by the Secretary of the Association, Mr. Lopez Okwara Mba Awa and made available to THE WHISPERER disclosed that the theme of this year’s Ohafia Day Celebration is titled: "Ikpirikpe" which literally means “Using culture and tradition to drive development”. According to the press statement, the Central planning committee of the event as set up by the President of Ohafia Improvement Union Abuja Branch, Chief Paul Ibe,…

Nov

27

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

12-year-old boy kidnaps 3-year-old girl, demands N150,000 ransom

Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Kano State, Kidnappers, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Security

The operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested a 12-year-old boy for allegedly kidnapping a three-year-old girl. The father of the girl reported to the police that he got an anonymous call informing him that his daughter had been kidnapped. The anonymous caller demanded N150,000 from the girl’s father as ransom before his daughter would be released. The Public Relations Officer, Bauchi State Police Command, Ahmed Wakil, stated these in a media statement made available to journalists in the state on Saturday. The statement titled, ‘The arrest of a minor for Kidnapping’ read, “the suspect lured the girl…

Nov

27

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Homosexual allegedly rapes five-year-old boy to death in Ogun State

Lifestyle, MetroCrime, Lifestyle, Metro, Nigeria, Ogun State, Rape

The Ogun State Police Command says it has arrested a 36-year-old homosexual suspect, Sikiru Ajibola, who allegedly raped a five-year-old boy to death in the Ogijo area of Sagamu local government of the state. SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State Police Public Relations Officer, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday. Oyeyemi explained that the suspect was arrested, on Friday, following a report lodged at Ogijo divisional headquarters by the CDA Chairman of Olorunwa Arogbeja Ogijo. Oyeyemi said that the chairman had reported that one of the community members informed him that the suspect had unlawful carnal knowledge…

Nov

26

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Knocks, Reactions As Ohafia LG Boss Announces Ban On Community Vigilante To Please Nigeria Army

Abia State, Amos Oge Kalu, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Opinion, Politics, Security

The incessant molestation of the Ohafia Clan by the military due to activities of criminal elements that has found themselves into the middle of the once peaceful community has taken another dangerous twist as the Local Government Chairman, Dr. Okoroafor Ukiwe shocked the people as they woke up on Saturday, 26th November 2022, to a strange announcement banning every existing vigilante among other orders. Part of the announcement read: "The Chairman of Ohafia Local Government Area, Dr. Okorafor Ukiwe has directed the immediate ban of all vigilante outfits in the local government stressing that anyone found with dangerous weapons at…

Nov

26

2022

By Amos Oge Kalu

Ohafia Council Boss Orders Ban Of Fire Arms, Vigilante Outfits, sit-at-home

Abia State, Lifestyle, Metro, News, Ohafia, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Crime, Metro, Next Level, Nigeria, Ohafia, Politics, Security

The Chairman, of Ohafia Local Government Area, Dr. Okorafor Ukiwe has directed the immediate ban of all vigilante outfits in the local government stressing that anyone found with dangerous weapons at night would be arrested by law enforcement agencies. The directive is coming on the heels of the present security situation which has left some communities at loggerheads with the military at14 Brigade Ohafia. The Ohafia Council Boss also directed that all illegal firearms should be properly licensed with the appropriate agencies or should be immediately surrendered to the traditional rulers for proper profiling and amnesty. A Press Statement signed…