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  • Gunmen Strike in Anambra, Seven Killed  

    Gunmen Strike in Anambra, Seven Killed  

    What a year of momentous tragedy. As the curtain falls on 2024, one of the horrific years of the new millennium, a bunch of daredevil gunmen are still drawing blood, killing and maiming in parts of the South East.

    In Ihiala, Anambra, gunmen launched an early-morning attack, leaving seven dead, including two bystanders. 

    The incident occurred at a location preparing for a burial ceremony, creating panic in the area. 

    Attackers also targeted a security post near the local government headquarters during their escape.  

    One victim was rescued and is receiving medical care. 

    The police commissioner has ordered a manhunt for those responsible. 

    This tragedy is the latest in a series of violent attacks in the state, including recent killings of a lawmaker and a priest.

  • NEC Directs Waterways and Dams Audit to Tackle Flooding 

    NEC Directs Waterways and Dams Audit to Tackle Flooding 

    One of the forward looking decisions taken at the recent 145th meeting of the National Economic Council (NEC) was the order for the audit of all inland waterways.

    At the meeting presided by the Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima the federal ministry of water resources and sanitation was instructed to carry out an in-depth assessment of Nigeria’s waterways and dams to manage the challenges posed by frequent floods.

     This directive, following a NEC meeting led by Vice President Kashim Shettima, reflects the council’s concern over widespread flood damage.

    Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, shared details from the NEC meeting, where members reviewed recent updates from the water resources minister, Joseph Utsev, on ongoing federal interventions. 

    With many regions, especially in the South-East and South-South, heavily impacted by floods, NEC harped on the need to consider these areas in dam construction plans to help manage water flow and act as barriers on main highways near the River Niger.

    The council also urged state governors who have yet to submit flood management reports to complete this process promptly. 

    A call was made for enhanced emergency response coordination between states and federal authorities, which includes a possible infrastructure resilience plan within the Green Climate Fund to boost national flood response efforts.

    The devastation from recent floods has been extensive, affecting about 34 states, 217 local governments, and displacing over 740,000 residents.

    READ ALSO: DEVELOPING INLAND WATERWAYS TRANSPORTATION

  • Gunmen Attack Police Checkpoint, Kill Officer 

    A Nigerian police officer has been killed and another injured during a suspected gunmen attack at a checkpoint on Nnewi-Oba Road in the Idemili South Local Government Area of @AnambraState.
    The incident occurred around 9:20am on Friday when gunmen threw explosive devices at the officers stationed at the Omata Junction.
    In a statement released on Friday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Tochukwu Ikenga, confirmed the attack and stated that the Commissioner of @NigeriaPolice, Nnaghe Itam, had ordered an intensive manhunt for the assailants.
    “The Commissioner of @NigeriaPolice, CP Nnaghe Itam, has ordered a manhunt operation for the gunmen who attacked the police team at about 9:20 am today, 9/8/2024,” Ikenga said.
    He added that the operation, led by the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Nnewi Area Command, is already collaborating with local residents to track down the attackers.
    During the exchange of fire, one @Nigeriapolice officer was fatally struck by an explosive device, while another officer, who sustained serious injuries, is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
    “The police team has secured the area, and further details will be communicated,” Ikenga stated