ABUJA EARTH TREMOR: MINISTER DELE ALAKE CALLS FOR CALM, DIRECTS AGENCY TO REPORT UPDATES. (PHOTO).
ABUJA EARTH TREMOR: MINISTER DELE ALAKE CALLS FOR CALM, DIRECTS AGENCY TO REPORT UPDATES The minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake has directed the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency to provide hourly updates of the seismic developments around Abuja to him for regular review and possible escalation to other relevant agencies, Urging residents of the Federal Capital to go about their normal routine without anxiety. In a statement by the Special Assistant on Media, Lara Owoeye-Wise, the minister assures that proactive measures have been deployed to ensure the safety of residents and property. The minor earth tremor was noticed on Tuesday, August 4th at 11am in the Federal Capital Territory by the Nigerian Geological survey Agency.
A 27 year old security guard identified as Philip Adeleke from Saki in Oyo state,was accused by the police in Lagos state of stealing several engineering equipment worth N820,000 from his employer's store.He was arraigned today monday at an Igbosere Magistrates Court in Lagos on a two count charge of breaking and entering and stealing.Prosecuting Sergeant Nicholas Akpene standing in for Sergeant Babatope Julius told the court that the defendant who came to Lagos in 2008,was employed as a guard at a construction site at Ikate Elegushi when he allegedly committed the offences.He further alleged that on December 28,2015 the defendant ,broke into a store at the site and stole a 7.5 KVA KIPOR generator,Steel Scaffold,Acro props pipes and a pumping machine all valued at N820,000,property of one Charles Iwobho.However,the defendant denied both charges and was granted bail of N100,000 with two sureties in the like sum.The case was adjourned till January 19,2016.
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