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

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5 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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Hon. Jabiru Abdullahi Encourages Nigerians to Embrace Eid Values of Sacrifice and Unity

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15 hours ago

June 6, 2025

The Gleamer

By Joel Ajayi

The National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabiru Salisu Abdullahi, has extended warm Sallah greetings to Muslims across the country as they celebrate Sallah

In a statement issued on Thursday by Ogwa Vivian Onyedibia, Senior Assistant on Media to the AUDA-NEPAD CEO, Hon. Abdullahi urged Nigerians to embrace the core values of sacrifice, unity, and compassion that define the season.

He emphasized that these principles are essential not only to the spiritual significance of the celebration but also to national development and peaceful coexistence.

“Eid is a time for reflection, sacrifice, and togetherness. As we celebrate, let us renew our commitment to building a more united, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria,” he said.

Hon. Abdullahi expressed hope that the celebration would inspire a collective spirit among Nigerians and strengthen the bonds of love, empathy, and patriotism across communities.

He wished all Muslim faithful a joyous and fulfilling celebration, praying for continued peace and blessings upon the nation.

Barka da Sallah!

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