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Why we banned knockout, banger in Imo — Police

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The Imo State Police Command has on Sunday explained why it has banned completely the use of fireworks popularly known as knockout, banger in Imo state. This is because it is now a means of distraction by hoodlums to rob and kidnap their target victims.

The State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Micheal Abattam, disclosed this to newsmen in Owerri, in prospect of the yuletide celebrations.

However, the Police Command has given orders to the Divisional Police Officers, DPO, to quickly see to the strict enforcement of the order in their areas.

According to the Police, “The Imo State Police Command has observed with utmost dismay the indiscriminate use of fireworks and other Explosives in the state and hereby warn the general public that, the Ban on the use of fireworks and other Explosives is still very much in force and the command will enforce all the extant laws prohibiting the use of ‘ KNOCKOUTS ‘, ‘ BANGER ‘ etc especially this yuletide season.

“It is common knowledge that hoodlums use such Fireworks and Explosives to cause distraction, panic and consequently pandemonium and in the process rob / kidnap unsuspecting victims. Also, such fireworks and explosives could be life-threatening as they may cause heart attacks in aged persons and fire outbreaks.

“To forestall crime and criminality in the State parents/guardians are advised to educate and guide their children and wards against the use of fireworks and other explosives. Wholesalers / Retailers of such items are equally warned to stop distribution/ sales of fireworks in the state as anyone found complicit will be arrested, the fireworks or explosives confiscated and such person(s) prosecuted forthwith.”

“The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Rabiu Hussaini psc, has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers ( DPOs) to ensure strict enforcement of the ban in their areas and assured Imolites of the command’s commitment to ensuring a crime-free Christmas and new year celebrations in the state,” Police said.

Gunmen abduct traditional ruler of Mbutu, Imo

Gunmen abduct traditional ruler of Mbutu, Imo

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It was gathered that, at the early hours of Thursday, gunmen kidnapped the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State, Eze Damian Nwaigwe.

It was gathered that he was kidnapped around 2:30AM, at his palace.

A reliable source said his abductors, who were about 10, shot sporadically before taking him.

“They kidnapped the traditional ruler of Mbutu ancient kingdom, Eze Damian Nwaigwe, around 2:30AM today at his palace.

“They were more than 10 in number and shot sporadically before taking the traditional ruler away”, the source stated.

He also described the Monarch’s palace as being a bit apart from the residences of the subjects.

The attack threw the villagers into panic way till it was dawn.

The state Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Micheal Abattam, confirmed the incident. He assured that the command had swung into action and would ensure the monarch is released unhurt.

Gunmen Kidnap Wife, Children Of Katsina Lawmaker

Lagos indigenes advise Sanwo-Olu to suspend planned peace walk

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Some eminent Lagos State indigenes have come out to ask Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to desist from carrying out the intended peace-walk planned for this month.


This was made known in a statement signed by their spokesman, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri, yesterday. The elders, who identify themselves as Prominent Lagos State Indigenes, worried that with the volatile economic and security situation in the country, especially in Lagos, embarking on such exercise would be suicidal.

They expressed concern that the enemy of Lagos might use the opportunity to set the state ablaze.

“We are in perilous times, most Lagosians are very angry and hungry. There is acute poverty in the land and the atmosphere is very charged and tense. The peace walk may trigger violent reactions. Let hungry sleeping dogs lie. Not at this period when most Lagosians are looking for how to put one square meal on the table and how to celebrate the Christmas season,” the statement read.

While condemning the state government’s white paper on the #EndSARS panel report, the group advised the governor to apologise to Lagosians for the many unarmed young protesters that were allegedly murdered in their prime.

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Gunmen Kidnap Wife, Children Of Katsina Lawmaker

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Bandits have reportedly abducted the wife and about two children of the lawmaker representing Bakori Constituency in the Katsina State House of Assembly, Dr. Ibrahim Kurami.

A resident reported that the bandits invaded the lawmaker’s country house which is at Kurami village in Bakori Local Government area of Katsina and made away with the victims. The incident happened at about 9:00pm on Saturday after the Muslim night prayers.

The resident whose name is withheld also revealed that the bandits shot first at the person they met at the entrance, a member of the First Aid Group of Islan
He was later rushed to a medical facility to be treated.

Meanwhile, the lawmaker was participating in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Local Government Congress in his council.

Spokesman for the Katsina Police Command, SP Gambo Isah in a telephone conversation said he would comment on the incident after getting details from the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Bakori council.

However, a senior security agent in the state assured that operations are ongoing to rescue the victims, as security operatives have been mobilised into the scene and environs of the incident.

Attack on Living Faith Church: if they dash me presidency, I won’t take it – Oyedepo [VIDEO]

Attack on Living Faith Church: if they dash me presidency, I won’t take it – Oyedepo [VIDEO]

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Bishop David Oyedepo, President and Founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has asserted that the Fulani herdsmen have the support of the government and that is what encouragea them to unleash mayhem on unsuspecting citizens of the country.

Bishop David Oyedepo


During the weekend, unknown gunmen had invaded a branch of his church in Kogi State and made away with about three worshippers.


Reports have it that the bandits invaded the church at Osara community, along Lokoja-Okene road in Adavi Local Government Council of the state at the time when some of its members were rehearsing.

The attackers shot sporadically before abducting the victims to an unknown destination.

In reaction, Oyedepo warned that “any gang up against this church crashes within one hour”.

The African richest pastor also publicly said that he would reject the office of presidency if offered, warning it to steer clear of his church.

He said, “Fulani herdsmen have become a menace, they are sponsored. I know it. There are things you think in your room that the Lord shows to his prophet.

“I saw this government coming in with a bloodthirsty god and I cried. The worst time in the history of Nigeria is 2015 till now. And it is worsening day by day, the end has finally come.

“Apart from us in the Jesus family, many have never had a smile in the last five years on our street. We don’t have record so we don’t know how many people have committed suicide.

“If they dash me presidency I won’t take it. I knew that since 1984 not now. It is a very great office but not my calling, however, in this my calling, don’t come near. Any gang up against this church crashes within one hour”.

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