Police Arrest 1, 270 Suspects For Various Offences In Ebonyi In 2024

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9 months ago

January 7, 2025

By Mark Ikenna

The Police Command in Ebonyi on Tuesday, said it arrested no fewer than 1, 270 suspects in connection with various offences in 2024.

DSP Joshua Ukandu, Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO) stated this in Abakaliki that the suspects were arrested in different locations across the 13 Local Government Areas of the state.

Ukandu explained that their offences include: cultism, kidnapping, murder and homicide, rape and defilement, unlawful possession of prohibited firearms, and robbery, among others.

Breaking down the records, the spokesman said that out of the 1, 270 suspects, 38 were involved in rape and defilement, 120 for murder and homicide.

“19 suspects were arrested for kidnapping, 119 in connection with armed robbery, 27 for unlawful possession of firearms and 913 for other offences,” he stated.

He noted that the Commissioner of Police, CP Anthonia Uche-Anya, has assured the command’s commitment to the security of lives and property in the state.

“The CP is urging all residents in the state to be law-abiding and support the operations of the command to achieve a crime-free society for the citizens.

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Ogunlesi backs Tinubu reforms as FIRS chairman Adedeji highlights export-led economy

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11 hours ago

October 6, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

After a high-level meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, Nigerian-born global investor Adebayo Ogunlesi expressed renewed confidence in the country’s economic reforms, indicating potential mega investments across energy, aviation, and port sectors.

He was joined in that optimism by Zacch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), who stressed that the reforms were laying the groundwork for an export-driven economy.

Speaking to journalists after the closed-door meeting, Ogunlesi praised the sweeping policy changes under Tinubu’s administration, including the removal of subsidies, tax reforms, and the revival of a refinery already exporting aviation fuel.

“We had an excellent meeting where we discussed how to put Nigeria front and center for international investment. The President was very encouraging, and we shared useful suggestions on driving economic growth,” Ogunlesi said.
Although he declined to reveal specific details, Ogunlesi confirmed that his firm is actively investing in Nigeria and assessing new opportunities.

“Watch this space. Nigeria is not yet the most exciting investment destination, but that’s what we are working on,” he teased.

Pressed on the sectors of interest, Ogunlesi highlighted energy, gas, aviation, ports, and renewables. Drawing on his firm’s experience with LNG projects in Texas and Australia, he noted Nigeria’s massive untapped gas reserves.

On aviation, he acknowledged his reputation as “the guy who bought Gatwick Airport” and signaled interest in similar ventures locally.
He also admitted that one of his companies operates ports in Cotonou and Lomé but none in Nigeria, a point Tinubu reportedly challenged him on.

“He forgave me but said, ‘you have to bring port investment to Nigeria,’” Ogunlesi recounted with a smile.

International investor Hakeem Bello-Osagie, who was also present, underscored the importance of diaspora participation in Nigeria’s growth story.
“When Nigerians at home and abroad invest in Nigeria, it sends a strong signal to the world,” he said, lauding Tinubu’s policies for making the country “investable.”

Echoing the sentiment, FIRS chairman Adedeji described the reforms as the foundation for an export-led economy.

“We’ve done the fundamentals, and now it is time to deliver growth,” he said.

With global players signaling confidence, the momentum for Nigeria’s economic repositioning is gaining ground, setting the stage for transformative investments in key industries.

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