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 ...
Justice M.N Yinusa of the Federal High Court, Enugu yesterday thursday,16th June 2016 sentenced one Frank Joseph and Muonwuba Valentine,a final year student of Institute of Management and Technology {I.M.T} Enugu to two years imprisonment each for conspiracy,uttering,impersonation and attempting to steal,an offence brought against them by the EFCC.The duo were earlier arrested in March 2016,on an allegation that they visited an Access Bank Branch in Kenyatta,Enugu State,presented themselves as customers of the bank and requested for an ATM card on a particular account claiming that the said account belong to their grandfather who is bedridden.The bank on suspecting foul play alerted the Commission and the matter was investigated leading to their subsequent arraignment on 19th April 2016 on a five court charge.One more photos below.
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