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Rivers Police arrest 12 after Aluu estate attack
Rivers Police arrest 12 suspects after Aluu estate attack, rescue abducted resident, and recover firearms, vehicles, and other weapons
At least 12 suspects have been arrested following a commando-style attack on an estate in Mbodo, Aluu, Ikwerre Local Government Area, during which a resident was shot and abducted, the Rivers State Police Command confirmed.
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Spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko said the attackers, reportedly including members of the OSPAC vigilante group and hired thugs, stormed the estate on Monday afternoon, firing indiscriminately and damaging property and vehicles.
“The incident occurred on 5 January at about 13:15 hours, when suspected OSPAC operatives from Obio/Akpor LGA, along with armed thugs, invaded the estate with pump-action guns, cutlasses, and other weapons,” the statement said.
One resident, Apostle Stephen Nmacha of Rumuekini, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg and was abducted during the attack.
Police operatives responded swiftly, rescued the victim, and transported him to a medical facility for treatment.
Other residents reportedly sustained minor injuries and fled into nearby bushes for safety.
Recovered items from the suspects included an automatic pump-action gun, one live cartridge, spent cartridges, assorted charms, five motorcycles, two minibuses, and one Siena van.
The 12 arrested suspects are: Chinedu Nnodim, Joel Wopara, Wopara Iyke, Henry Godwin Orumere, Chidi Herbert, Wobe Ginikanwa, Bright Ezekiel, Ibuchi Choice Ogba, Okechukwu Igwe, John Chukwudi, Chi Ezekwu, and Clement Bassey.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Patrick Akandu and Omakwelem Onu Ihunwo Prince coordinated the attack and remain at large, along with the Akpor OSPAC Commander, Azubuike, alias Ocean.
Commissioner of Police Olugbenga Adepoju condemned the “reckless” actions of the vigilante operatives, stressing that OSPAC is expected to function strictly under police supervision.
He assured residents that all fleeing suspects would be arrested and face the full weight of the law.
The police urged the public with relevant information to report to the nearest station.
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The state has experienced a rise in violent attacks recently, including assaults on police officers, and authorities said efforts to apprehend other suspects and recover stolen weapons are ongoing.
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Dauda Lawal swears in five permanent secretaries in Zamfara, urging them to follow public service rules, financial regulations and relevant laws
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has sworn in five new permanent secretaries, urging them to comply with Public Service Rules, financial regulations and other relevant laws in the discharge of their duties.
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The swearing-in ceremony took place on Thursday at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau, the state capital.
The newly appointed permanent secretaries are Ahmad S. Zamfara, Nasiru Halilu Anka, Mu’azu Jibril Guraguri, Adamu Abdullahi Kanoma and Sani Muhammad Shinkafi.
The Chief Judge of Zamfara State, Justice Kulu Aliyu, administered the oath of office to the appointees, who pledged allegiance to the Federal Republic of Nigeria in accordance with the Constitution and the law.
Speaking at the ceremony, Lawal congratulated the new permanent secretaries, describing their appointments as recognition of their experience, abilities and readiness to take on greater responsibilities.
He said their roles extended beyond personal career advancement, noting that their decisions and conduct would influence government performance and the welfare of residents.
“The Permanent Secretary is central to Government, providing administrative leadership, institutional continuity, and policy advice while implementing approved programs,” the governor said.
He added that permanent secretaries were responsible for maintaining discipline, coordinating their establishments and ensuring that public resources were used for their intended purposes.
Lawal said his administration remained committed to strengthening government institutions and improving public administration to support Zamfara’s development priorities.
He noted that the civil service played a critical role in translating government decisions into practical results, particularly in the delivery of essential services.
The governor urged the new appointees to align their work with his administration’s priorities through proper planning, realistic implementation strategies, effective supervision and continuous assessment of results.
He also called on them to maintain constructive and professional relationships with commissioners and other political officeholders.
According to Lawal, political leaders are responsible for setting policy, while career civil servants provide the institutional knowledge, technical advice and administrative capacity needed to implement it.
He stressed that mutual respect and cooperation between political officeholders and career civil servants were essential to effective governance.
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The governor urged the permanent secretaries to uphold discipline and professionalism while ensuring that their departments supported the administration’s development agenda and served the needs of the people of Zamfara.
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