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I’m Angry With Hungry Nigerians For Staying Silent On Political Corruption – Amaechi
I’m Angry With Hungry Nigerians For Staying Silent On Political Corruption – Amaechi. Former Governor Rotimi Amaechi has excoriated Nigerians for continuing to exercise their franchise during state and local government elections, accusing them of “suffering and smiling.” Mr Amaechi, a chieftain of the ruling APC, expressed his frustration in an interview aired by ABN TV.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Asked about his views on Rivers political crisis, Mr Amaechi, a former minister of transportation, said, “No comment. I’m not discussing politics.”
But he added, “It is not because I’m a coward. But because I’m angry with the citizens. I’ve said it several times: you can’t see (a) group of people stealing your money, impoverishing you, you can’t buy fuel, you can’t buy anything, and then you are still…”
Citing the recent governorship election in Edo, Mr Amaechi said Nigerians should have boycotted and remonstrated against the hunger and economic crisis plaguing the country by President Bola Tinubu’s harsh economic policies.
“Look at what happened in Edo. Should any politician be campaigning in Edo? People should be angry. There should be protest(s); not protest against anybody but against politicians; that ‘we will not vote; there will be no election in our state’,” Mr Amaechi asserted. “That’s what people should be saying because of the rate of hunger now. If people like us can’t afford diesel, you can imagine what’s happening to others.”
The APC chieftain added, “Somebody said what this government has achieved is that it has made Nigerians to be strong in the sense that Nigerians now trek. You know walking helps the heart.
“So people have learnt to walk to their offices. But please don’t put me into politics.”
Nigerians have protested against Mr Tinubu’s harsh economic policies several times across the country.
In August, thousands of Nigerians hit the streets in a 10-day nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance.
On October 1, during the commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th independence anniversary, citizens hit the streets in protest over the country’s unprecedented cost of living crisis.
Troops from the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, successfully foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Takum-Jalingo road in Taraba State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The operation was triggered by a distress call from road users, prompting security personnel to mobilize swiftly to Muji Town, where an 18-seater Toyota bus had been ambushed by armed kidnappers.
Upon arriving at the scene, the security forces engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, utilizing superior firepower that forced the kidnappers to abandon their hostages and flee into the surrounding forest.
Two victims, Mr. Yakubu Usman from Angwan Abuja in Takum and Mr. Godwin Peter from Angwan Dadin Kowa, were rescued. Unfortunately, Mr. Peter sustained injuries during the encounter and was promptly taken to a medical facility for treatment. The remaining passengers were able to continue their journey without further incident.
The 6 Brigade Nigerian Army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining security in Taraba State and urged the public to provide timely and reliable information to assist in combatting criminal activities.
Police Neutralize Suspected Vandals Attempting to Bomb Pipeline in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the elimination of several suspected vandals attempting to sabotage a pipeline in the Rumuekpe-Aluu community. Addressing journalists in Port Harcourt on Tuesday, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju, stated that the suspects were neutralized during the operation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He explained that the raid was part of an ongoing joint security effort to protect critical infrastructure across the state.
“The joint security forces successfully foiled an attempt by criminals to vandalize a pipeline. The suspects, who intended to detonate an explosive device, were neutralized due to the swift response of security personnel,” Adepoju stated.
The incident occurred on March 16 in the Ikwerre Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State.
The Commissioner further disclosed that following this operation, security operatives proceeded to Onelga LGA on March 19, where they prevented another potential bomb attack.
During the second raid, two suspects were arrested in possession of four dynamites.
Additionally, law enforcement personnel detonated pods and other Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components to prevent further threats.
The police have assured residents of their commitment to maintaining peace and security across Rivers State.
Two individuals have died and two others are in critical condition following a drinking competition in Agbarha community, Delta State. The tragic event occurred during a contest where participants competed for a prize of one hundred thousand naira (N100,000).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that the contestants consumed a substance believed to be alcohol, attempting to finish it in one go. In the process, the two deceased collapsed and passed away on the spot.
Meanwhile, two other participants are receiving medical treatment in a hospital. The police have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.
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