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amor4ce: The following report excludes the kidnap cases perpetrated by the same 'industrious' people outside their homeland.

[size=16pt]938 persons kidnapped, N1.2 billion ransom paid in 8 months in South East[/size]
Reporters365 August 17, 2012

Kidnapping has become the fastest growing business in Nigeria’s south-east with no fewer than 938 prominent sons and daughters of the South East zone are alleged to have been kidnapped between January 2008 and August 2012, a civil society group, Campaign for Democracy (CD), has said.

Police authorities, however, disagreed with the figures, saying it was the figment of the imagination of the group that released the figures.

In a statement signed by Mr Uzor Uzor and Dr Jerry Chukwuokolo, the CD chairman and secretary respectively in the South East, said the kidnapped persons paid ransoms said to be valued at about N1.2 billion during the period.

The statement also said that kidnappers collected substantial amounts from their victims ranging from N5 million to N30 million per individual.

“Anambra State has the highest incidence of kidnapping of 273 persons, especially within the commercial axis of Onitsha and Nnewi. And it is happening at a constant rate for over five years now.

“Imo State with the current up-surge in kidnapping incidence has recorded 265 cases, while its residence is living in heightened fear.

“Abia follows behind with 215 persons so far; although the incidences of kidnapping had continued to reduce for some months now after the death of a notorious kidnapper called Osisikankwu.

“Enugu has recorded 95 cases in the past five years. However, the state has recorded the highest in abduction of government officials.

“Ebonyi is the least of all the five states in the South-east. It has recorded 90 cases so far officially. However, apart from kidnapping the state is laden with communal crisis,’’ it said.

The statement maintained that there was a need to take decisive actions to checkmate the spate of kidnapping in the zone.

“One practical way of doing it is the demolition of established structures or buildings used by kidnappers to advance their operations.

“The governors in the zone must work in synergy to address the issue of security and draft laws that would stiffen the penalties for kidnapping and other related offences,’’ the CD said.

The group gave the South-east governors’ forum till the end of October 2012 to address the up-surge in kidnapping and restore the confidence of foreign investors to the zone.

Contacted, the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Frank Mba, described CD’s figures as a figment of their imagination.

He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the police was the statutory authority to issue the number of persons kidnapped in an area.

He, however, raised some questions over the CD’s statement: “What is the source of their information? What is the methodology of obtaining the figures? Do the CD work with the kidnappers or did the kidnappers render account to them?’’

And so? How does that make us the topmost kidnapping region in d world? Or is it because Seun and d mods always bring up topics to indirectly ridicule Igbos on this forum? What of your Yoruba brothers who have made living in the U.K and U.S a living hell by your various internet scams and bank frauds.

jude33084: Wahala gey oh! I wonder Wђɑ̤̥̈̊† τhe christians will sue τhe muslims for?

We the coalition of Southern Nigerian Christians and non-muslims also demand a compensation of 1trillion Naira for the wanton Slaughtering, Bombing, shooting e.t.c of our brethren and churches, by the Islamist Jihadists in the north.

nagoma: This massacre is apparently by a group of students opposing the student union election result..( not by BH we are informed) They are learning very fast from INEC conducted general elections. This is an ominous sign when these evil youg men become the politicians.

You hausafulani muslims will never cease to amaze me with your savage brand of islam. So it was fellow students that seperated them into aboki and non-abokis and masaccared the latter in an execution style? So it was students that armed themselves wit AK47s? I blame the northern christians and southwesterners who teamed up with you to massacre southeasterners in the Biafra war. Maybe if they had listened to Ojukwu, we wouldnt have been coexixting in d same country with those hausafulani muslim savages.

[quote author=GARRI (x7)]This is a shame!!!
Pics of a zoo and not even a LIZARD in any of dem!!!
[/quote]I guess we lost the animals to the Bokoharam terrorists.

Alas all d animals have been killed or died of starvation. Typical naija way of doing thangz. @Okija u try sha, e no easy.

Sir cuba: I ptiy anambrans for allowin dis man to enter flood cos u will pay for d followins: italian shoes ,belts ,prada wrist watch,gucci outfit and titanus allawance...

We will gladly pay without batting an eyelid. Oya, crawl back to your almajiri infested state.

F00028: maybe they are more passionate about their Prophet that christians are about the "Son of God" even though he died for them.

Passionate indeed. Passionate enough to take a life you didn't create abi?

[quote author=Eko Atlantic#]Why military?!

What's so special in evacuating flood victims that Red cross or any other agency appointed to the designated field can't handle?[/quote]Must you ofemmanus always criticise every action (Good or Bad) of Governor Obi? What is wrong with the millitary getting involved? Is it not a natural disaster? Don't millitary get involved in rescue operations in the U.S, U.K, asia and other climes?

killuminati: oga if u no ge beta tins to yarn make just shut ur isht down!

Ok, assuming flood affect ur zone like dat, then ur govno come hold mic enter the water dey yarn dust n tek pictures. How u for feel?

Before i answer your childish question, tell me your state. I myself am proudly Anambrarian.

[quote author=Okija_juju]Nwokem.. It would have been better if he didnt go there at all.. See Oshomoles visit to a disaster area and compare..


https://cdn.informationnigeria.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/oshi1.jpg?9d7bd4


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https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/c98.0.403.403/p403x403/419494_435010883223706_1791353309_n.jpg[/quote]So what's your point? That he stays back in Government house sipping Gin and Juice when his state is flooded and people are dying? If i didn't know Governor Obi personally i wouldn't be exchanging word with you ignorant negroes. Haters. Face your state my friend. Fake a$$ Okija wannabe.

Maybe Osun state should honour Abacha too by renaming the Government house, Sani Abacha house, and making his wife a Chief Maryam Abacha for creating Osun State too abi? Ijaws have once again proved that they reason like drunken sailors. No wonder the man at Aso Rock makes public gaffes so often.

I shudder at the primitive way some people reason. So Anambra is flooded because Governor Obi didn't construct drainages eh kwa? Or can't you haters get it into your cement skulls that the flooding was caused by the dams being opened simultaneously in cameroun and Nigeria? Smh....

k2039: [color=#FF0099] [size=13pt]
I cant stop laughing,sometimes this politicians actually think we are dumb,whereas they are the ones that are dumb,if he thinks entering into water makes him a good governor then I cant agree less that he is the dumbest person I have ever seen
This is simply film trick
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You jealous niggas need to get a life. If he no enter water, they will say he is insensitive. Enter water they will say it is publicity stunt. Haba! Wetin we go do to please Nigerians sef? Abeg u guys should go and kiss a live transformer if you don't like what he did. Mshewww....

Timijo: According to the bible, if your eyes will lead you to sin, pluck it out! and that is exactly what Egyptian, Ali Afifi did only he didn’t pluck out his eyes but cut off his hands from his wrists.
Ali took the severe decision following his inability to stop stealing and the feeling of guilt that comes over him after every act of theft.
In a situation he described asa ‘battle pitched’ against the devil, Afifi, 27, went to the main train station in the western Egyptian town of Tanta four years ago and waited for the train to approach where he was before dipping his hands under its wheels as hundredsof other train passengers watched in horror.
Following the shock of what happened, Afifi’s father sent him to an assylum. Following his release, Afifi sought the help of a local Islamic scholar to assist in chopping off the other wrist but the man refused citing the fact that he was not a ruler nor in a position to make that decision.
Rather, the Islamic scholar advised him to repent and seek God’s help. Left with no other choice, Afifi decided to carry out the act by himself. According to him(Afifi), “when I was finally released from theassylum a few months ago, I cut the other hand off to make sure I’ll never steal again.

http://www.informationnigeria.org/2012/09/bizarre-27-year-old-man-cuts-off-his-own-hands-to-prevent-him-from-stealing.html

when i saw this headline, i knew only a muslim could commit this act. Well i wish him luck in his future endevours.

So what happens to those who dubiously collected d award in the past?

Danka7777: I can say emphatically that Ikemba Ojukwu was not a responsible man. 90% of Nairalanders will align with me on this. He may had be educated but not sensible, rational and responsible.

Sir, did your so called Biafran heroes also tell you these. Shaking my damn head for you. Get over it, you have an axe to grind with the Ikemba. Stop confusing us with so called 100% facts.

Danka7777: I will be honored to have you as one of my students just as Socrates was proud to have Aristotle as his student. After I am done with you, you would be able to reason freely and intelligently. You have a long way to go in this life. Accept my tremendous sympathy

No sir. I have read more books on the Biafran war and also heard firsthand accounts from my relative veterans. Don't try to be clever. I know your type sir. Your obvious BIAS has completely blinded your rational interpretation of the events that took place frm 67 to 70. Don't get me wrong. I mean no disrespect. Just stating d obvious.

Danka7777: To the statement in bold, how could you smugly say that? Say that to the families that lost their loved ones in the war and watch them crucify you in broad day light. If you didn't experience the pain of the war, you should be quiet and let those who felt the pain of the war speak.

I haven't even started on the war you are already feeling uneasy, what would happen if I did. I am working on that and will soon be creating a thread on this. It would be powerful, well researched and supported by living Biafran Heroes. Stay tuned and don't miss it!

I just needed a few of your comments to be able to properly profile you: a disgruntled ex biafran. Ojukwu had his shortcomings no doubt. But let's get one thing straight. He NEVER wanted a war. He was NEVER part of the actions that led to the coups, countercoup and the massacre of easterners in d north. He did what he had to do because the Gowon led Nigeria left him no choice. I don't know the reason he fled to Ivory coast, but looking back, i think i'm glad he took that action.

Danka7777: Point out where I derailed and we can discuss deeply into it. I have studied deeply into the civil war, and as a professional, I never speak with facts.

Shut up! You derailed by mistaking General Ojukwu's actions. By the way, the account of the civil war you read; was it the lies and half truths passed on to you by your awusa kith and kin?

Dignitary: The late Ojukwu(may his soul rest in peace ) had over 38 properties scattered all over Nigeria...hmmmnnnnnn!!!

I tot he spent all his money to defend his people in the civil war he orchestrated !!!

38 properties is like a ratio of one house in each state of d federation plus 2 more!!!

He really loved his people. IKEMBA NNEWI

Idio.t! His father was a multibillionaire. He inherited most if not all of his properties. Stop sounding like an ignoramus.

solidbroda: Satan cannot forgive. This is common sense. You do not need to be in a particular religion to know what is better for a fellow man. Free thinkers believe that Islam religion is a religion of en-slavery. And it is true, that's what you call yourselves, slaves. We who are not Muslims are not slaves, but children. Slaves don't think, they obey strait to what their masters say. Sons do, and they enjoy the benefits of their father. They even tell their father want they want. Now, that is freedom. I'm asking you all Muslims, ARE YOU FREE??

I'm sure they are not. How i wish they will repent and give their lives to Jesus Christ.

Aladinn: God has no religion. He's not a muslim. He doesn't perform Hajj neither does he fast during Ramadan. He's neither Jew nor a Christain. RELIGION WAS MADE FOR MAN AND NOT MAN FOR RELIGION. What God require from man is a contrite heart and making the world a better place than you met it. God cannot be contained in just a religion. HE'S JUST TOO BIG FOR THAT.

Agreed 95%. The only adjustment i have to make is that righteousness alone cannot save us from hell fire. Believing and confessing the name Jesus Christ will.

[quote author=lalaosky]NIGERIAN PAST AND PRESENT LEADERS FROM 1960 TILL PRESENT

Sir A.Tafawa Balewa: Prime Minister 1960-1966, He was the first prime minister of an independent Nigeria. Born a commoner in the north of colonial Nigeria, he trained as a teacher. Balewa entered the government 1952 as Minister of Works, and later served as Minister of Transport. In 1957, he was elected Chief Minister, forming a coalition government between the NPC and the National council for Nigeria and the Cameroons, led by Nnamdi Azikiwe.He was overthrown and killed in a military coup on January 15, 1966, as were many other leaders, including his old companion Ahmadu Bello. His body was discovered by a roadside near Lagos six days after he was ousted from office Balewa was buried in Bauchi.The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University in his honour.


Dr.Nnamdi Azikiwe:President (Ceremonial)1960-1966 - Born on November 16, 1904, he hails from Nnewi in Anambra State and died in 1996 at the University Of Nigeria Teacher Hospital, Enugu. His portrait adorns Nigeria’s five hundred naira currency note N500. He was one of the leading figures of Nigeria nationalism. He also espoused African nationalism liberation and emancipation. Armed with a Master’s degree from the University Of Pennysylvania, US, Zik became an instructor at instructor at Lincoln University. He later joined the African Morning Post in Accra,Ghana as Editor.He went on to become one of the leading lights of journalism in Nigeria, founding the West African Pilot and the Zik Group of Newspapers which published several newspapers across Nigeria.Following a successful career in publishing, he went into politics alongside Sir Herbert Macaulay, he co-founded the National Council Of Nigeria and Cameroon (NCNC) which later became National Council of Nigeria Citizens(NCNC). In 1947, Zik was elected into the Legislative Council of Nigeria and in 1951, he became leader of opposition to the government of Obafemi Awolowo in the Western region House of Assembly in 1954, he became the premier.In 1960 he became 1st senate president.


Gen. Aguiyi Ironsi:Head of State 1966 - JTU Aguiyi- Ironsi Johnson Thomas Umunnakwe Aguiyi-Ironsi (1924- 1966) was a Nigerian Igbo political figure. He served as the President of Nigeria from January 16, 1966 until he was overthrown and killed in a coup on July 29, 1966. Major General J.T Aguiyi-Ironsi, Nigeria’s first military Head of State was born in 1924 in Umuahia, Abia State. He later joined the Nigeria Army in 1942 as a private and was promoted Major General in 1964.


GEN.YAKUBU GOWON:Head of State 1966-1975 - He took power after one military coup d’etat and was overthrown in another. He remains the youngest person to have ruled the country. His government fought to keep Nigeria one during the civil war(1967-1970), which broke out in the aftermath of the regional tensions arising from the January and July 1966 coups d’etat. A Christian from Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State, Gowon had a thorough bred career before the circumstances of the time thrust upon him a leadership role.He fought in congo(Zaire) as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in 1960 to 1961 and in 1963.Highlights of Gowon’s nine year old government included development of the country’s former capital, Lagos creation of 12 states, and expansion of government bureaucracy.He is also remembered for his indigenization policy in 1972, which is dedicated to seeking the face of God for the good of the country.An elder statesman in African politics, he is involved in the Guinea Worm Eradication Programme and the HIV Programme with Global Fund of Geneva.

GEN.MURTALA MUHAMMED:Head of State,1975-1976 - Was a military ruler (Head of Federal Military government) of Nigeria (1975- 1976). Mohammed opposed the regime of Johnson Aguiyi –Ironsi which took power after a coup d’etat on January 15, 1966. On july 29, 1975, General Mohammed was made head of state by younger soldiers who wanted to ensure that Nigeria was returned to democratic rule. The armed forces chose thirty- eight- years old Brigadier (later General) Murtala Ramat Mohammed, a Musli m northerner, to succeed Gowon.A hausa, trained at the British military academy at sandhurst, murtala muhammed had command of federal field forces in the had played a prominent role in rallying northern offices behind the july1996 coup that fell ironsi .Murtala Muhammed was however killed on February 13,1976 in an abortive coup attempt when his car was ambushed in traffic in lagos .He was succeeded by chief of staff Olusegun Obasanjo ,who completed the plan of an orderly transfer to civilian by handing power to Alhaji Sehu Shagari on October 1,1979.his portrait adorns Nigeria N20 currency note.

GEN.OLUSEGUN OBASANJO: Head of State 1976-1979 - He was a chief of staff during Muritala R Muhammed regime before he was Good one. But i see a few mistakes.

[quote author=GARRI (x7)]Help me ask the olodo....
[/quote]I think it's you mr cassava flakes brain, that needs to shut up and respect people's opinion.

T9ksy: If you and your ilk truly believe your baseless asertion above, what then is stopping you ibos from directly fighting the

yorubas, for Lagos? Afterall, yorubas are cowards. So it should be a walk in the park for you gallant warriors.

I'll answer your question with one sentence. Yorobbers don't own Lagos.

[quote author=Dudu_Negro]I disagree.

The law of Lagos State protects the law abiding people in that state against threats and nuisance in the community. The task force agents are empowered to raid and remove destitutes that run away or avoid govt rehabilitation programs.

I started a post few months ago....i think around June/July....in an attempt to demistify the constiution. Many Nigerians have no ground understanding of the constitution. People that despise Nigeria and cant reapect what it stands for are qjick to run and grab the constitution for shelter when their civic relationship is questioned. The constitution is the new new manuscript. In ancient times, scrolls and manuscripts were written in crypted language to befuddle the ordinary citizen so that the more he struggles against authority the deeper he gives them cause and reaaon to entrench control over his life. It is absolutely imperative that every citizen understand the constiution....not just read it but be able to interpree its intent and spirit.

On this deportation issue....i cannot speak for other states deportig non indigenes for other reasons.....but in the case of Lagos state, the govt , by invoking its statute and promise to protect lives and property of innocent and law abiding citizens, has acted in concordance with the provisions of the constitution of Nigeria.

Cosmic liberty is in accord with land covenants and a function of nativity to land. I dont know qhere you got this idea that freedom of rights in a constitution can be equated to cosmic benevolence......the two are separate and irreconciliable.

Cosmic benevolence is in synch wih customary laws, not democratic constitutions.[/quote]Oh shut dat buccal cavity of yours already. Who even told you that Yorubas or any tribe for that matter own Lagos? In case u havent noticed, Lagos is a former capital. Developed with resources from other regions. Kapish?

[quote author=Ileke-IdI]Your case is simply a sad one.

Keep projecting your fear to the Yorubas. Igbos fear Yoruba like no man's business.[/quote]Yeah. They fear them. Same way some cowardly yoruba Generals shit in their pants and prostrated before a common Major during d Abacha era.

[quote author=Omo_Tier1]So long as the Igbos refuse to build bridges, a middle beltan of good quality with govern Nigeria before an Igbo man will. Beside haven't the Igbos produced President in this democratic dispensation? After all is Senate President not a President ...What did Nigeria even gain? 2015, any zone that want to produce Mr. President must bring out someone with track record near Fashola's not political jobbers[/quote]Emmmm...broa, you sure say u don take ur drugs today? What makes a common senate president the President of the country?