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OEPHIUS:
Killing of Priest: Gov. Ugwuanyi, security agencies, Religious Leaders pledge to fish out culprits

...Agree on air surveillance, review of state’s security architecture, ban on illegal possession of arms in the state

…Some people are sabotaging state government, says Catholic Priest

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, heads of security agencies, religious leaders and other relevant stakeholders in the state, rose from an emergency security meeting at the Government House, Enugu, condemning in its entirety the killing of the Parish Priest of St. James, The Greater, Ugbawka in Nkanu East Local Government Area of the state, Rev. Fr. Paul Offu.

The priest, according to reports, was shot dead along Ihe-Agbudu Road in Awgu Local Government Area by yet to be identified hoodlums.

Gov. Ugwuanyi upon receiving the unfortunate news of the incident summoned an emergency security meeting at the Government House, Enugu, which was attended by all the security agencies in the state, Archbishop Emmanuel Chukwuma of Enugu Ecclesiastical Province (Anglican Communion), representative of the Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Rev. Fr. Dr. Nnamdi Nwankwo, among others.

Briefing journalists on the outcome of the meeting, the State Commissioner of Police, Suleiman Balarabe, stated that they “condemned in totality the dastardly act and we all prayed that his soul rest in peace”, adding that the governor mandated the security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous act.

Balarabe disclosed that the state government resolved to have air surveillance in all the flashpoint areas, stressing that the exercise will commence on Monday, August 5.

The police commissioner added that the meeting resolved that the security architecture of the affected areas will be reviewed with immediate effect.

He said that the meeting observed with deep concern the proliferation of dangerous arms in the state, stating that those in possession of illegal weapons have been given three days to submit them to the police “and after which anybody found with illegal weapons will be dealt with in accordance with the law”.

Balarabe revealed that in keeping with the outcome of the recent meeting of the South East Governors Forum, the Enugu State Government resolved at the emergency meeting to employ the services of Forest Guards and equally strengthen the services of the Neighborhood Watch groups in the state.

In his remark, Archbishop Chukwuma, condoled with the Catholic Church over the sad incident and appealed to the Inspector General of Police to increase the number of policemen in the state, saying “they are inadequate”.

The Archbishop insisted that “Enugu State is safe and secure for everybody”, stressing: “We are very much behind the government of Enugu State and we are commending the efforts of the governor and the state government in their efforts to make sure that lives and property are secured in Enugu State”.

According to him, “we are not afraid and nobody should think that he can get Enugu State into a state of violence or insecurity”.

Commending Gov. Ugwuanyi for his prompt action in summoning the meeting, Archbishop Chukwuma said: “I think the governor and the security agencies are out to make sure that anybody who goes after priests or human beings again in Enugu State will have himself or herself to blame”.

Speaking on behalf of the Catholic Church, Rev. Fr. Nwankwo, stated that “the Catholic Diocese of Enugu wishes to thank the governor for his quick response to this sad incident that has taken place in this state”.

The priest said that “some people are trying to sabotage the efforts of the state government and the popular saying, which is true, that Enugu is safe”, noting that “we are sad”.

His words: “We have come here to dialogue with the governor and the state security agencies and I am very much impressed with the outcome of this security meeting and all the resolutions taken.

“I am particularly interested, that the Miyetti Allah and other Northern groups have been helping the governor in security issues and discussions. I am particularly impressed; however, we are asking them to do more because we don’t want to live in fear.

“So we thank everybody, we thank especially the governor. We know what he is going through, we know the pressure, and this state is the ideal state for peace in the whole nation, and we encourage him not to be distracted, relent or in any way give up his efforts. Rather, let these things happening encourage him to work harder. He is the father of the state and as he has given some directives today. I am impressed, and may God bless our Governor.

Earlier, the Enugu State Government had condoled with the family of the late Rev. Fr. Offu and the entire Catholic Diocese of Enugu over the painful death.

In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Simon Ortuanya, the state government noted that the priest’s death “represents another ugly manifestation of security challenges in the entire country- East, West, North and South”.

The state government in the statement summoned a crucial meeting of all local vigilante and Neigbourhood Watch groups with the governor at the Government House, Enugu, on August 5 at 1pm.

It also notified the public of planned air surveillance by the Nigerian Air Force along Ihe –Agbudu axis, Awgu, Aninri, Nkanu East Local Government Areas and their environs and enjoined citizens not to panic in the course of the exercise. #amokelouis

https://thepunditng.com/killing-of-priest-gov-ugwuanyi-security-agencies-religious-leaders-pledge-to-fish-out-culprits/

Ugwuanyi, stop mouth. The killers are in Aso Rock

What a merciful Bayelsans? Was there no filling station around there? He should come and try it in Aba or Onitsha, and see if he won't be dining with Satan in hell fire.

As long as he had gun, they should kill him


Before you say "No to Jungle Justice" make sure you have been robbed before.

I dey laugh una.

If I have sex in dream, eat any sort of food, or masquerade chase me in the dream, omo, I will declare 5 days fasting and praying asap.

You all should stop using the physical to judge the spiritual. Village people are still very woke!

Good one. That was how a friend's Rolex wrist watch worth about 500k was stolen at Port Harcourt airport.

FAAN and FG should focus on luggage handlers, Immigration and airport staff. They are thieves and are too corrupt.

You see, cultism in Rivers State is just like an age grade group. Every young man (and woman) wants to identify with one.
Everywhere "Abobi, wida your cappings and so on.

It's only God that can save our youths from this

Igbo amaka

The government and Law enforcement agencies should tackle this cultism menace among our youths very well. Just yesterday someone was killed at Rivers State University. Few weeks ago, someone was killed Cross River Polytechnic.

It's pathetic our youths are embracing cultism just to belong.

Okafor's law

If my wife or mother happens to be among these idi.ots, I will disown them immediately by announcing it on National dailies.

Even though I don't like Rochas Okorocha and his wards, slapping his daughter (if true) is a no-no shouldn't be tolerated.

Wait ooo....so civil servants in Kogi are actually happy that he cleared salary arrears? Salary he ought to have paid with interest and public apology?

Who did this thing to us?

Anyway, this gesture has elevated him above Okezie Ikpeazu of Abia state on the scale of uselessness and foolishness

dododawa1:
ur brain needed reset,for nnamdi kanu.

You say?

hisexcellency34:
Is it true IBB said if he hears Yorubas want to fight, he will go back and sleep?

I will join him to sleep too. They can't dare.

Fela, the legend, who saw Nigeria from afar.


Fela and Nnamdi Kanu are the Nostradamus of our time.

Even though I choose to be indifferent on this El-Zakzaky's issue but Buhari should know that there is freedom of religion

I just want to believe those people talking are watching the video much later, because if they are watching it live, then I see 2 thieves.

That LT-35 bus emitting black smoke is a usual occurrence in Lagos



We really need to give national awards to all Lagos residents. I mean, how can one wake up by 4am because of work, and still go back home at 11pm?

Just 5 days I stayed in Lagos (I decided to experience Lagos the street way) I almost ran mad. Where are people rushing to? Both pedestrians and motorists moving as if there's a race.


The picture below is one of the ways to survive in Lagos.

Well, I wish her luck in her future endeavours

marostan:
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Was your card given back to you after a share of your anger?

Don't you trust me? See, banks don't like normal/sane people. So I always give it to them in the possible 'madest' way.

OlujobaSamuel:
Lol, banks and network providers are the only organisation I tried to remove sanity when dealing with them. I've noticed they don't like dealing with sane people whenever you have an issue with them.

I swear. They really don't like sane people. So we give it to them in the 'madest' way.

kaziblake:
I will work...You have one for me?

Not yet. Will tell you when I see one

okemejames:
What if it's retained by another bank? That's the annoying thing

That's where they will ask you to go and fill form.

Sometime ago, I went to withdraw from one Fidelity ATM bank, luckily, I went to the the machine inside. Don't know what happened, it retained my card. Omo, I raised hell, and told them I don't even have transport. I asked some of them to give me 2k that I'm going to Aba.

That's how they went inside, and brought out my ATM Card.

People that do not summon courage to shout in the bank, how do you people do it? The best place to create scene is in the bank.

As long as it's your bank (even if it's not your branch), they have every right to bring it out and give to you.

First Bank got a share of my anger last year with this ATM card issue.

That's how the real gangs fight. Not one stvpid 'Abobi' terrorizing innocent people with "wida your cappings" on the streets of Port Harcourt. All those "Icelanders, De-Bam, and De-Well" should come and see their mates



So even in prison, they still have rivals. How did petrol and lighter get into that prison.

The Brazil head of prisons should resign with immediate effect.

NwaAmaikpe:



The Igbos dominate commerce, entertainment, literature and the academia.
The Niger Delta dominates in sports,
The Yorubas dominate the law profession, the accounting profession and the DJ industry.
While the Hausas dominate the paramilitary and shoe-repair industry.

So united we stand.

Most of these DJs are just overrated folks with good connects in showbiz. People like Xclusive and Lambo have no business playing outside funerals and toddler's parties.

Nigeria has only one really good DJ.

DJ FX2.
DJ Consequence is the next big thing.

What of DJ Sose?

nwafor1:


Why did Abdulsalam Abubakar wrote a constitution and imposed it on the Nigerians by claiming we Nigerians constitution when he knows very well that the constitution is a military government making and not a democratic constitution?,this his constitution and general Gowon antics are the problems facing Nigeria today.

To have everlasting peace, Let the country divide into Arewa, Oduduwa,Biafra, afterall Togo and Cotonou are not up to the sizes of this three region in Nigeria and yet they are sovereign nations enjoying there peace and tranquility

As it stands now, division is the only solution to Nigeria.

Do the crime and do the time.

Let the laws of the land take it's cause

Can anything good come out of Emefiele's CBN?

Whenever I see things like this in Nigeria, it sounds funny to me, and i just know we are not serious.

How can a country like ours not have 3 or 4 digits emergency numbers? So under emergency, the government wants us to remember 11 digits?

Even in some emergencies, people forget their spouses number, not to talk of numbers you haven't called before.

Well, let me not sound like a sadist, Kudos to LASG.

What's the essence of this screening? Is it just to come and "Take a bow and go?"


The day we will scrap Senate will be the day Nigeria will start developing. FG is finding it difficult to pay 30k minimum wage, and yet have paid millions to Legislators as welcome package.

When we are ready, we ALL will demand for better governance. For now, let's be foo.ling ourselves

kaziblake:
I doubt that.

Meanwhile, I love your spirit on being a Shell)/Chevron staff. What if you see ExxonMobil or TotalFinaElf connection?

[quote author=logon599 post=80768946]Show me where I passed judgement on Reverend Biodun Fatoyinbo or you owe an apology. Always learn to speak because you have something to say, not because you have to say something. Thank you[/quotel]

Small play, you don vess! Kpele... thought you were one of those that passed judgement on him on social media.