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Abiodun urges spiritual leaders: Your support conquers our national challenges.

L-R: Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Dapo Abiodun, Dr Oluwatoyin Taiwo; 2nd LAWNA Territorial Vice Chairman, Pastor David Ajibade; 6th LAWNA Territorial Chairman and National Vice President of The Apostolic Church, Pastor (Dr.) Gabriel Okpako Uyeh; representative of the Governor of Ogun State and Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan and his wife, Mrs. Busola Olabimtan during the induction service of the 6th LAWNA Territorial Chairman and National Vice President and 2nd Territorial Vice Chairman at the Apostolic Church, Nigeria, LAWNA Territory, Lagos State on Sunday.

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has described the role of spiritual leaders in the quest of solving the array of Nigeria’s challenges as indispensable and of great importance, urging them to be patriotic and selfless.

The governor stated this during the induction service of the 6th LAWNA Territorial Chairman and National Vice President, Pastor (Dr.) Gabriel Okpako Uyeh and the 2nd LAWNA Territorial Vice Chairman, Pastor David Ajibade at the Apostolic Church, Nigeria, LAWNA Territory, Lagos State.

Abiodun highlighted the ongoing efforts to improve the country’s economy and emphasized the church’s significant role in this endeavour.

He called on the new chairman and vice chairman of the church to serve God and also look after the church under their care.

Governor Abiodun, who was represented by his Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan disclosed that the appointment of the two men of God was a testament to their unwavering faith, dedication, and commitment to the principles and practices of the church.

Abiodun called on everyone to renew their dedication and commitment to the work of God, calling on members of the Apostolic Church, Nigeria, LAWNA Territory, Lagos State to support and cooperate with the new leadership of the church.

In his address, the newly inducted 6th LAWNA Territorial Chairman and National Vice President Pastor (Dr.) Uyeh while thanking God for the opportunity to serve the church in his capacity, opined that he would continue to submit to the will of the Almighty God at all times.

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Police arrest 9 suspects over communal crisis in Kogi

The Police Command in Kogi State has arrested nine suspects in connection with a communal crisis in Itamah area of Kogi.

The crisis occurred after the assassination of the community traditional ruler, Onu Itamah Job Shagari.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Bethrand Onuoha, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lokoja on Thursday.

The late Chief Job Shagari was on Aug. 12 assassinated by some gunmen who invaded the community.

The traditional ruler’s death had created rift between two families — the Okenyi Abu-Atika and Shagari-Ebijegor, resulting in communal crisis.

But the police said they had arrested nine suspects and they were trailing other suspects.

“What the police are calling for now is for peace to be allowed to reign in Itamah community.

“The destruction done in that community is very unfortunate and uncalled for.

“We want a situation where the aggrieved families should come to round table for dialogue toward finding a lasting solution.

A situation where the community members are involved in an eye for an eye, the whole community will be blind and there won’t be peace there at all,” he said.

Onuoha denied the allegation that the command did not respond to petitions brought before it on arson and hostilities that left some houses and other property razed destroyed.

Mr Akoh Jonah, spokesman of the Okenyi Abu-Atika, claimed that more than 40 houses were burnt during the crisis, alleging that the police arrested 11 members of his family

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Police arrest two suspects with AK-47 rifle in Bauchi

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects with a fabricated AK-47 rifle and ammunition in the Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state.

Spokesperson of the command, SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 12, 2024. He said the suspects were nabbed by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit while trying to sell the rifle for N580,000.

“The Bauchi State Police Command is unwavering in its efforts to combat the proliferation of small and light arms within the state. In furtherance of this commitment, the Taskforce operatives, led by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit attached to the Command, have successfully apprehended two suspects in possession of a fabricated AK47 rifle and ammunition at Boto Market in Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi state,” the statement read.

“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects, who travelled from Plateau State to Boto market, negotiated the sale of the rifle for N580,000.

“The apprehended suspects are: Abdulgafar Mohammed, male, 18 years old, from Barkin Ladi, Plateau State and Yusuf Isa, male, 25 years old, from the same address.

“A discreet investigation is ongoing, after which the suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.

Under the stewardship of the Commissioner of Police, CP Auwal Musa Mohammad, psc, Anipr, the Command has escalated efforts to locate and apprehend the manufacturers of such weapons, irrespective of their location. Ultimately, the Command aims to assure the public of its dedication to eliminating illegal firearms in the state and urges the citizens to understand that.

“Mankind must put an end to organised crime, or organized crime will put an end to mankind”, and on the “ keyboard of life, let us as citizens always keep a finger on the escape key to survive.”

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Police arrest 19 year old undergraduate for kidnapping, killing of a female student in Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command has arrested Paul Jeremiah, 20, for the alleged murder of Damilola, a 19-year-old first-year student at the Federal University, Lafia, Kogi State.

SP William Ovie Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed Jeremiah’s arrest on Thursday in Lokoja.

According to him, investigation is underway to determine the details surrounding the incident.

Damilola was reported missing on September 4, 2024.

Reports indicate that Jeremiah and his accomplices initially demanded a ransom of N10 million for her release.

However, after receiving N400,000 from Damilola’s family, Jeremiah, said to be a Kaduna State indigene, was dissatisfied with the amount and subsequently killed Damilola and mutilated her body.

The Police spokesman did not disclose how Jeremiah was apprehended but confirmed that he is currently in custody.