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  • Police traffic warden gifted N.5m for exceptional service

    A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), the Ikemefuna Jewish Organisation, has presented a N500,000 award to Insp. Uche Chidiebere, a Police traffic warden in Owerri, for his dedication and professionalism in traffic management.

    Presenting the cash gift on Friday, leader of the NGO, Ikemefuna Mbelu also handed a plaque to Chidiebere, commending his integrity, hard work, and exceptional service to the public while urging other officers to emulate him.

    Media report indicates that Chidiebere is stationed at the Warehouse Junction in Owerri.

    “His professionalism and kindness have earned him the respect and admiration of the public, making him a true hero on the highway.

    “Through his tireless efforts, Insp. Chidiebere has made a significant impact on the daily lives of Owerri residents and commuters alike.

    “His dedication to public service is an inspiration to his colleagues and a shining example of the positive difference one individual can make,” Mbelu said.

    In his remark, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr Aboki Danjuma, commended Chidiebere’s exemplary conduct, describing it as a “reflection of the ideals of the Nigeria Police Force”.

    Danjuma emphasised that personnel must always uphold the core values of hard work, discipline, and public service.

    The Police boss reaffirmed the command’s commitment to professionalism, rewarding excellence, and building strong community partnerships for safety.

    “Officers are encouraged to emulate Insp. Chidiebere’s dedication, while we urge the public to continue supporting security agencies for a safer Imo state,” Danjuma said.

    The state Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Udensi Oji, also applauded the officer’s effort.

    Oji advocated for greater recognition of frontline traffic managers, highlighting their crucial role in ensuring public safety on a daily basis.

    Responding, the elated and joy-filled Chidiebere expressed his gratitude to Danjuma and the Ikemefuna Jewish Organisation for finding him worthy of recognition.

    He pledged to remain committed to serving the public diligently and upholding the values of the Nigeria Police Force.

  • Attempted Jailbreak?: Gunshots In Imo Capital

    There was pandemonium in Owerri, the Imo State capital yesterday as sporadic shooting was heard across Owerri, the state capital.
    While some wondered if the gunshots were a result of an attempted jailbreak, a security Eons Intelligence in post shared on X attributed the shooting to unknown gunmen.
    It wrote: “At 1130 am today 31st July, 2024, Owerri Prison under attack by Unknown gunmen as prison armed Squad in gun duel.
    “Reinforcement from military and other security formation ongoing.”
    It further tweeted, “Report of sporadic shooting across Owerri Municipal by UGM. Suspected Hoodlums also attacked the UBA bank at Wetheral Road.
    “Avoid the area until normalcy is restored.”
    While some witnesses attributed the gunshots to unknown gunmen, sources from Imo State capital, who witnessed the incident told SaharaReporters that the shooting could not be from unknown gunmen.
    According to one of Sahara Reporters sources, the shooting is simultaneously going on at the Okigwe road, World Bank, Control, in front of Government House, Onitsha road, Amaku-Ohia – Akwaku road, and Aba road and Wetheral Road.
    The source said: “We believe that the Governor Hope Uzodimma and his administration were behind the shooting to scare and send fear to the people who might be planning to come out tomorrow to participate in the nationwide ‘Day of Rage’ protests against hunger and misgovernance in Nigeria, and in the state.”
    “You must have seen the video of Owerri, the State capital, it has been completely deserted. In those videos do you see security agencies moving around to contain it. That shows you that the shooting was government plan to scare would be protesters from coming tomorrow. That’s is the main agenda.
    “Police, military and other security agencies are resided in the capital, with increased checkpoints in every streets in Owerri, from where did the so called gunmen came in from.”