In a distressing turn of events in Obanleku Community, Boki Local Government Area, the Cross River State Police have arrested Pastor Roman Samson and a woman, Agnes Peter, following the death of Agnes’s 13-year-old daughter, Nancy Peter. The incident occurred after Agnes took her daughter to the pastor, who leads the Goodness of Jesus Ministry, to be disciplined for allegedly stealing ₦30,000.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The investigation details reveal conflicting accounts of the tragic event:

• The Mother’s Account: Agnes claims she took Nancy to the pastor solely for counseling and prayer. She stated that after Nancy confessed to the theft, she left the pastor’s house to verify the location of the missing money, only to encounter the pastor rushing her daughter to the hospital upon her return. She firmly denies requesting that the pastor kill or physically harm the teenager.

• The Pastor’s Account: Pastor Samson, 45, alleges that the mother specifically requested that he discipline the girl for her repeated theft and habit of sleeping away from home. He admitted to using a horsewhip on the minor, claiming he stopped after 13 to 15 strokes when she became noticeably weak. He insisted he had no intention of killing the girl, whom he described as being like a daughter to him.

The Cross River State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Eitokpah Sunday, has confirmed both arrests and stated that an investigation is currently underway. Commissioner of Police Rashid Afegbua has reaffirmed the command’s dedication to maintaining public safety and urged the community to continue providing information to assist in the fight against criminality.

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To bolster national security and enhance operational efficiency, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu has authorized a significant reshuffling of senior officers, impacting various command, operational, and staff roles. According to Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, this strategic reorganization aims to strengthen the Army’s capacity to tackle evolving security threats nationwide.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Operational Commands: Major General WM Dangana replaces Major General EF Oyinlola as General Officer Commanding (GOC) 3 Division and Commander of JTF Operation ENDURING PEACE. Additionally, Major General EI Okoro succeeds Major General EE Emeka as GOC 6 Division and Land Component Commander of JTF South-South Operation DELTA SAFE.

• Administrative and Support Roles: Major General JR Lar is now Commander of the Army Headquarters Garrison, while Brigadier General OM Oyekola has been named the Acting Military Secretary (Army). Brigadier General I Waziri will continue serving as Chief of Staff in the Office of the COAS.

• Tactical and Specialized Units: Brigadier General IB Buhari has been appointed Commander of Headquarters 63 Brigade, and Brigadier General K Rabiu takes charge of Headquarters 31 Artillery Brigade. Furthermore, Major General SA Emmanuel was named Commander of the Nigerian Army Space Command to bolster technology-driven operations, while Major General O Adegbe becomes the Director of Intelligence and Security at Defence Headquarters.

• Education and Institutional Development: New leadership appointments were also made for the National Defence College, where Major General KE Chigbu is now Deputy Commandant. Other roles include Major General SD Makolo as Commandant of the Nigerian Army Armour School, Major General SO Adejimi as Commandant of the Nigerian Army School of Supply and Transport, Major General FS Etim as Chief of Training at TRADOC NA, and Brigadier General U Ahmad as Commandant of the Depot Nigerian Army in Zaria.

• Corporate Leadership: Major General KO Ukandu has been appointed Managing Director/CEO of Post Housing Development Limited (PHDL), and Major General AI Allison will lead Defence Properties Limited as Managing Director.

In his directive, the COAS tasked these officers with demonstrating professionalism, innovation, and leadership as they fulfill their mandate to protect Nigeria’s sovereignty and support civil authority. The Nigerian Army emphasized that this restructuring is part of a broader commitment to creating a combat-ready, professional, and people-oriented force dedicated to national security objectives.