GOV. ODODO’S EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION NOT STATE OF EMERGENCY . (PHOTO).
Gov. Ododo’s Executive Proclamation Not State of Emergency Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has clarified that his recent Executive Proclamation on security protocols in the state is not a declaration of a state of emergency but a set of necessary measures to enhance the security architecture to crackdown on criminals in all parts of the state. This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, Hon. Ismaila Isah, explaining that the proclamation is a lawful constitutional measure aimed at strengthening security coordination and protecting lives and property across Kogi State. Gov. Ododo emphasized that it is within his powers as the Chief Security Officer of the state under Section 14 subsection 2(b) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended). He noted that the proclamation seeks to enhance collaboration among security agencies without suspending constitutional rights or declaring a ...
According to NAN who reported that the police in Benin arrested one Apostle Ikenna Okafor yesterday sunday for alegedly burying charms in his church premises in Benin.NAN reports that the identity of what the suspect buried was unknown even though residents around the church located along Esigie Street,in Benin alleged it was a live animal.The police took away the suspect to avoid being lynched by angry residents who stormed the church.An eyewitness,Mr Chinedu Nnamdi ,said his father woke him up around 2:00 am on Saturday night to watch what the Pastor was doing.According to him,the pastor buried something infrounnt of the church and later performed a little ritual by walking round the church several times.The police Public Relations Officer of the Edo Police Command,DSP Osifo Abiodun,said the suspect was under investigation.The spokesman explained that the suspect has made useful statements that will assist the police in their investigation..
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