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EFCC moves to arrest Okorocha over failure to honour invitation

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EFCC moves to arrest Okorocha over failure to honour invitation

EFCC moves to arrest Okorocha over failure to honour invitation

EFCC said on Tuesday that its operatives had barricaded the Maitama, Abuja residence of Sen. Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo to effect his arrest.

Head of Media and Publicity at the EFCC, Mr Wilson Uwujaren said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

He stated that the move to arrest the former governor followed his refusal to honour EFCC’s invitations after jumping the administrative bail earlier granted him.

Uwujaren added that the EFCC had on Jan. 24 filed a 17-count criminal charge bordering on diversion of public funds and property to the tune of N2.9 billion against Okorocha.

He said the Commission, after several attempts, could not arraign the former Imo governor before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja.

The EFCC spokesman said Okorocha’s arraignment was stalled twice following his absence, occasioned by his evasion of service of court processes.

He said that Justice Ekwo had on the last adjourned date, March 28 warned that it was “the last adjournment to be granted in the matter’’.

Uwujaren stressed that the Commission was left with no option in the circumstance than to arrest the former governor to face trial.

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Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

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Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits attacked Kwandawa village in Sokoto State in the early hours of November 26, kidnapping several residents, but most of the victims were rescued unharmed.

Zagazola report that the assailants, described as numerous and carrying sophisticated weapons, invaded the village around 2:30 a.m., firing sporadically and abducting an unspecified number of people.

A coordinated response engaged the attackers in a prolonged gun duel, forcing them to flee into nearby bushes with apparent gunshot injuries.

While the majority of the kidnapped villagers were rescued unhurt, two victims remain unaccounted for. No casualties were reported among the villagers or the responding security personnel.

Security forces are combing the surrounding area to rescue the remaining victims and apprehend the bandits, with neighboring districts alerted to block potential escape routes.

Armed bandits attack Kwandawa village in Sokoto, most kidnapped victims rescued

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Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

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Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspected bandit attack was foiled by Nigerian troops in Gusau, Zamfara State, in the early hours of November 27, after gunmen stormed Bulunku Zamzam Hotel and areas behind NTA Samaru.

According to sources, the attackers, armed with sophisticated weapons, engaged security operatives in a prolonged gun duel.

The confrontation forced the bandits to retreat, sustaining possible gunshot injuries. No abduction or casualties were recorded during the incident.

Patrols and monitoring remain active in the area to prevent further criminal activities and ensure public safety.

Troops foiled Armed bandits’ attack at Bulunku Zamzam Hotel in Gusau

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Clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi leaves one dead, six arrested

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Clash between farmers and herders in Bauchi leaves one dead, six arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

A clash between farmers and herders in Bursali village, Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, on November 26 resulted in the death of an unidentified herder and the arrest of six suspects.

Zagazola Makama learnt that at about 1100 hours, nomadic Fulani herders from Jigawa State allegedly trespassed into local farms, destroying crops and sparking an altercation with residents.

The confrontation escalated, leading to the death of a herder.

Police intervened to restore order and have arrested six individuals in connection with the incident.

Sources said that the area is currently under close monitoring as investigations continue.

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