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Bandit Attack: NSCDC Confirms Killing Of Two Operatives In Imo

The corps' spokesman in the state says security has been beefed up in the area.

By Eyitope Kuteyi
Updated March 27, 2023

The Imo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) has confirmed the killing of two of its men by bandits in Obiangwu in the Ngor-Okpala Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.

The state spokesman for the corps, Chimeziri Noel, who confirmed the incident to Channels Television, said as part of the primary assignment and mandate of the agency, the officers were on routine monitoring of some critical national assets and infrastructure in the area when the incident occurred.

Noel said the NSCDC officers were attacked and killed by bandits in the early hours of Monday, adding that their bodies had been deposited at the Federal Medical Centre in Owerri.

The spokesman noted that security has been beefed up in the area.

According to him, while an investigation has kicked off into the unfortunate incident, the command with the assistance of other security agencies has activated a search party to go after the hoodlums.

Three feared dead as gunmen attack NSCDC officers in Imo

Three officers of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are feared dead following an ambush in Obiangwu community, Ngor-Okpala LGA of Imo state.

A resident of the community who spoke on condition of anonymity told TheCable that the security personnel were attacked by suspected gunmen at Ekeisu market in the early hours of Monday.

The resident said the officers were “in a vehicle when they were ambushed and killed by their attackers,” adding that their bodies have not yet been retrieved.

The incident has caused fear and panic in the community, with some villagers fleeing their homes.

“The NSCDC personnel were riding in a vehicle when they were ambushed and killed by their attackers. Their lifeless bodies have not been evacuated as we speak. But security operatives have taken over the community,” the resident said.

Confirming the incident, Henry Okoye, the Imo police spokesperson, said operatives have been dispatched to the community to restore normalcy.

He, however, did not confirm if there were casualties.

The attack in Imo comes a few hours after two police officers were killed while on patrol in Enugu state.

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Who are Africa's greatest Premier League players?

Football 08 March 2023 07:20

- Africa’s greatest Premier League XI to be chosen by YOU, the SuperSport viewer
- great TV shows to come
- voting opens 24 March

For as long as the Premier League has existed, African players have been at the heart of its thrills and its excellence.

To celebrate 30 years of the league, SuperSport is running a groundbreaking campaign encouraging fans to select the greatest African players to have ever played in England’s top league.

From Mo Salah and Didier Drogba to Benni McCarthy and many more, African heroes have been found at every turn.

Recognising this wealth of talent, SuperSport, in conjunction with Premier League Productions, will produce a 60-minute show with Thomas Mlambo, Leeds legend Lucas Radebe and former Premier League star, John Barnes, to select their greatest African PL XI of all time.

After the March 24 broadcast, fans will be able to vote for the Premier League’s greatest African XI from a shortlist of 30. A vibrant mix of talent and star power who have shone through the years, to be revealed between the 7th and the 24th of March.

From March 24 to May 25, fans will be able to vote online (www.supersport.com/africaxi) for their 11 best-ever African players – no formation required.

This will be followed in June and July by media events in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Nigeria.

After the roadshows are complete, the campaign will culminate in a gala awards dinner in Lagos, Nigeria to unveil the chosen African All-Star XI as per the fans’ selections.

So keep coming back to the site as we reveal new players every day from 9-24 March, after which you can cast your vote.

What is the aim of the campaign?

To celebrate 30 years of the Premier League, SuperSport is running a ground-breaking campaign encouraging fans to select the greatest African players to have ever played in the Premier League. Africa’s greatest Premier League XI will be chosen by the SuperSport viewer.

When does the voting platform open?

The voting opens 24 March 2023.

What can the viewers expect?

SuperSport in conjunction with Premier League Productions, will produce a 60-minute show with Thomas Mlambo, Leeds legend Lucas Radebe and former Premier League star, John Barnes, to select their greatest African PL XI of all time.

After the March 24 broadcast, fans will be able to vote for the Premier League’s greatest African XI from a shortlist of 30.

Can I vote more than once?

Each person is limited to one selection of 11 players.

Do I have to choose a player from each position?

Your preferred 11 players do not have to make up a traditional formation. You are not limited to a certain number of players from any position.

When is the final reveal of the best XI?

In July (date TBC), the most voted for XI will be revealed at a gala dinner held in Lagos, Nigeria.

Why are there only 30 players to choose from?

The All-Star list is limited to 30 players in celebration of the 30 years of the Premier League.

How will we keep the excitement before voting opens?

Fans are encouraged to keep coming back to the website as we reveal new players every weekday from 9-24 March, after which you can cast your vote.

From March 24 to May 25, fans will be able to vote online (www.supersport.com/africaxi) for their 11 best-ever African players.

How does the voting platform work?

You will be presented with 30 current/former African Premier League stars to which you will then need to select your greatest XI. From there the platform will allow you to share and post on social media.

Is there a viewer / voter subscription?

There is no subscription fee when it comes to picking your greatest XI.

What will viewers get by registering on the platform to vote?

Viewers will get an opportunity to engage and have their say on who they think are the greatest players to play in the Premier League and compare their XI with others, as well as the final most voted for XI.

Gunmen attack police checkpoint, kill two officers

The police is yet to speak on the attack.

By Chinagorom Ugwu March 26, 2023

Two police officers were, on Sunday, killed when gunmen attacked a checkpoint in Enugu State, south-east Nigeria.

The gunmen, on arrival, were said to have opened fire on the officers who were manning the checkpoint, killing two of them at the spot.

The incident happened at about 11:27 a.m. along Kenyatta Road, near the Main gate of the University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus in Enugu North Local Government Area of the state.

A witness, who identified herself simply as Mama Chinedu, told PREMIUM TIMES that she and other shop owners ran away during the attack.

“Two policemen were killed by the gunmen. But two other officers escaped with gunshot injuries,” she said.

“We ran away because bullets were flying around here.”

A video clip, apparently recorded shortly after the attack, has been circulating on various WhatsApp groups.

In the clip, seen by PREMIUM TIMES, two bodies of the slain officers were spotted in the area.

While one body was lying along the road, the second body was seen inside a gutter near the scene of the attack.

Passers-by were also seen gathering around the bodies.

The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, did not respond to calls and a WhatsApp message seeking comments from him about the attack.

Increased attacks

Enugu, like other states in Nigeria’s south-east, has witnessed an increase in deadly attacks lately.

The attacks, mostly targeted at security officials and government facilities, have been attributed to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) which is agitating for a sovereign state for the Igbo-speaking people in the South-east.

The IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu, is detained in Abuja where he is standing trial for terrorism.

ATTACK ON POLICE OPERATIVES: VEHICLE USED BY ASSAILANTS RECOVERED WITH BLOOD STAINS AND BULLET PIERCINGS, AS ENUGU CP ORDERS SUSTAINED MANHUNT AND ARREST OF HOODLUMS

Police Operatives serving in Uwani Police Division of Enugu State Command, while on routine stop and search duty at Osadebe Street, along Campus Gate Road, by Kenyatta Market Enugu, were today, 26/03/2023 at about 11.30am, attacked by armed hoodlums in their numbers and operating in SUVs, who suddenly opened fire on them. Many of the hoodlums escaped with varying degrees of fatal gunshot injuries in the ensuing gun duel, while two of the Operatives, who sustained severe gunshot injuries, were moved to the hospital, where they were confirmed dead and their corpses deposited in the mortuary for preservation.

2. Consequently, manhunt of of the assailants, which was immediately launched, resulted in the miscreants abandoning the black-coloured Mercedes Benz ML 350 4Matic Jeep they used for the operation along Enugu/Port-Harcourt Road, Enugu. The vehicle, riddled with gunshots and blood stains, has been recovered. The recovery of the vehicle and the signs thereof, corroborates preliminary investigation, which suggests that at least two of the hoodlums were neutralized.

3. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Ammani, fdc, has ordered Tactical/Operational Operatives of the Command to sustained the ongoing manhunt operation, warning that anything short of fishing out and bringing the assailants to book, to assuage the unfortunate loss of the two Operatives, will not be accepted.

4. The CP, therefore, urges citizens of the State and the general public to assist the Command with useful information that will aid the speedy arrest of the suspects, while calling on them and owners of medical facility in particular, to report any person or persons, dead or alive, sighted with gunshots injuries to the Police.

DSP DANIEL NDUKWE, Anipr
Police Public Relations Officer,
Enugu State Command,
State Headquarters,
G.R.A., Enugu.
26/03/2023.
@DanNdukwe

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