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February 22, 2021 Imo State Police Command Releases Former State Governor, Rochas Okorocha

Imo State Police Command Releases Former State Governor, Rochas Okorocha

Former Imo State Governor, ROCHAS OKOROCHA has been released after he was initially arrested by the operatives of the State Police Command.

OKOROCHA was arrested yesterday after unsealing Royal Spring Palm Estate reportedly linked to his wife, NKECHI.

He was said to have gone to the estate with his supporters, security men and personnel of National Security and Civil Defence Corps and ordered the unsealing of the estate.

There was hot exchange of words between the former Governor and a Special Adviser to Governor HOPE UZODINMA at the scene.

The Commissioner of Police, NASIRU MOHAMMED, later invited OKOROCHA for questioning following his alleged involvement and forceful entry into a property that was confiscated by the Imo state government a few days ago.

In his reaction, OKOROCHA accused the Imo State Governor, HOPE UZODINMA of ordering his arrest.

Report says some of those who escorted OKOROCHA to the scene were injured while some vehicles in his convoy damaged.

 

 

February 22, 2021 Buhari And Senate President Mourns The Victims Of Abuja Military Jet Crash

Buhari And Senate President Mourns The Victims Of Abuja Military Jet Crash

President BUHARI has said that safety of the Nigerian airspace remains a key priority to the federal government as he mourned the victims of a military plane that crashed near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

In a statement issued by his spokesman, FEMI ADESINA, President BUHARI extended his heartfelt condolences to family members, friends and colleagues of those who died as a result of the tragedy.

According to the statement, the President said he is joining the Nigerian Air Force, the military and other Nigerians in mourning the unfortunate loss of the dedicated and courageous personnel, who died in the line of duty.

He explained that investigations into the cause of the crash were ongoing.

Senate President, AHMAD LAWAN, has also expressed sadness over the tragic incident and charged the authorities to reinforce their safety measures against future occurrence.

 

 

February 22, 2021 Chief Of Air Staff Orders Probe Of Military Plane That Crashed Killing All Seven On Board

Chief Of Air Staff Orders Probe Of Military Plane That Crashed Killing All Seven On Board

The Chief of Air Staff, Air vice Marshal OLADAYO AMAO, has ordered an immediate probe of the military jet a Beechcraft King Air B350i that crashed in Abuja killing all seven on board.

This comes as the Nigerian Air Force released the names of those on board the ill-fated Air Force plane as: Flight Lieutenant HARUNA GADZAMA (Captain), Flight Lieutenant HENRY PIYO (Co-pilot), Flying Officer MICHEAL OKPARA (Airborne Tactical Observation System specialist).

Others included Warrant Officer BASSEY ETIM (ATOS specialist), Flight Sergeant OLASUNKANMI OLAWUNMI (ATOS specialist), Sergeant UGOCHUKWU OLUKA (ATOS specialist), Aircraftman ADEWALE JOHNSON (Onboard Technician).

The jet en route Minna in Niger State crashed close to the runway of the Abuja airport after reporting an engine failure.

An eye witness said that the Pilot appeared to be struggling with the aircraft.

The military aircraft crashed while returning to Abuja Airport after reporting engine failure enroute Minna, Niger state.

 

 

February 19, 2021 PDP Demands FG To Sack Minister Of Defence

PDP Demands FG To Sack Minister Of Defence

The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded for the immediate sacking of the Minister of Defence, Maj. Gen. BASHIR MAGASHI retired, for asking unarmed Nigerians to defend themselves against bandits.

The main opposition party flayed a statement credited to MAGASHI who reportedly urged Nigerians to stop being cowards and confront the bandits.

In a statement signed by its spokesman, KOLA OLOGBONDIYAN, in Abuja, the party described the minister’s comments as reckless and irresponsible.

But reacting on the matter, Spokesman of Afenifere, YINKA ODUMAKIN, said the minister’s comment showed that the President has failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect lives and properties of citizens.

 

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