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We are going to make sure Okpebholo is elected governor – Edo Elders
We are going to make sure Okpebholo is elected governor – Edo Elders
By: Our Reporter
Edo elders on Tuesday outlined the priorities of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
‘’We need a governor who cares about public education, health and the environment. We need a governor who cares about women, youths and elderly. Senator Monday Okpebholo understands Edo voters’ economic struggles and will work every day to make our state a better place to live. We are going to make sure that he is elected governor. We shall make the APC governorship candidate to succeed. This is the project of the Edo people. God willing, we shall succeed”.
They also described Okpebholo as the soul of a new Edo State.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo has vowed to serve the good people of Edo State faithfully and diligently. Thus, a vote for APC is a vote for transparency, accountability, due process, prudent management of scarce resources and development’’
The elders in a statement shortly after meeting in Benin City urged the electorate to reject political extremism, unremarkable politicians, brutal dictatorship and administrative incompetence.
“Senator Monday Okpebholo’s vision is virtually limitless. He will build structures for real, concrete development, translate our hopes to viable reality, fight for honest, transparent government, protect the interest of Edo people, build the infrastructure base of the state, appoint people from the three senatorial zones into key positions, create an enabling environment for businesses to flourish without official policy impediments and protect the wealth of the people in all parts of the state”
The statement issued by the Chairman of Edo Elders Forum (EEF), Chief Efua Abudu accused the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of failing to improve the state.
‘’Edo State needs a visionary leader, who can think out of the box, come up with solutions that will address the paucity of development in the state. Senator Monday Okpebholo has what it takes in terms of exposure, education and vision to take Edo State to the next level of development’’
Okpebholo joined the gubernatorial race to bring in the much-needed investment to develop the state, harness the huge resources, shore up revenue and fill the gap in infrastructure. He is favored to defeat Ighodalo and Akpata.
‘’Senator Monday Okpebholo is committed to building a state where there would be economic buoyancy, a hub of modern development and beehive of business investments and employment generation activities. He will create new jobs, ensure proper training and enabling environment for the civil servants in the state, lead an all-inclusive government, bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, provide developmental initiatives and encourage women by reserving thirty five percent of appointment for them’’
We are going to make sure Okpebholo is elected governor – Edo Elders
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops have arrested two suspected illegal arms manufacturers during a raid on a criminal hideout in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out at about 5:00 p.m. on April 22 at Gwandanu Village, following credible intelligence on illicit arms production in the area.
According to the sources, the suspects were apprehended while actively engaged in the fabrication of weapons.
Items recovered during the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one G3 rifle, two generating sets, a welding machine, a drilling machine, a hand filer and a toolbox, among other items.
The suspects are currently in military custody pending further investigation.
The sources added that troops have intensified efforts to mop up illegally fabricated arms in the general area as part of ongoing operations to curb criminal activities and enhance security in the state.
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
Irate Plateau Youths Attempt Attack on NSCDC Facility, Troops Intervene to Avert Crisis
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully averted an attempted mob attack on a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) outpost in Plateau State, following unrest triggered by the detention of a suspect.
Security sources told Zagazola that the incident occurred within the operational area of Sector 6 under Operation Enduring Peace.
The sources said troops responded at about 11:00 a.m. on April 21 to intelligence indicating that irate youths had mobilised to attack and burn down the NSCDC outpost in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area.
According to the sources, the youths had gathered in protest over the detention of a suspect and were reportedly attempting to carry out jungle justice, as well as destroy the security facility.
Troops, working in collaboration with other security agencies, swiftly moved to the scene and dispersed the crowd before the situation escalated.
They also provided adequate security cover, enabling the safe evacuation of the detained suspect to the NSCDC headquarters to prevent further unrest.
The prompt intervention of the troops ensured that no lives were lost and the facility remained intact.
Irate Plateau Youths Attempt Attack on NSCDC Facility, Troops Intervene to Avert Crisis
Troops Conduct Clearance Patrol, Dominate Tuba Axis in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have conducted a successful clearance patrol around the Tuba axis in Borno State, as part of ongoing operations to deny Boko Haram/ISWAP freedom of movement.
Security sources said that the operation was carried out by troops of 212 Battalion under Operation Hadin Kai, following credible intelligence on suspected terrorist activities within three kilometres east of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Tuba.
The troops conducted a fighting patrol covering approximately 7.5 to 8 kilometres around the FOB, scanning multiple directions within the area of responsibility.
According to the sources, the terrorists hastily fled on sighting the advancing troops.
The patrol was described as hitch-free, with troops successfully dominating the general area and identifying no immediate threats.
Military authorities noted that the operation is part of sustained efforts to maintain pressure on terrorist groups and prevent their regrouping within the theatre.
Troops Conduct Clearance Patrol, Dominate Tuba Axis in Borno
Troops Arrest Illegal Arms Manufacturers, Recover Weapons in Plateau
Irate Plateau Youths Attempt Attack on NSCDC Facility, Troops Intervene to Avert Crisis
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