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 E.A Obile of the Federal High Court sitting in WWarri,Delta State on May 11,2017 convicted and sentenced two siblings,Chukwudi Ugwueke {a.k.a James Scott} and Sophia Ugwueke to twwo years imprisonment each with an optiob of Four Hundred Thousand Naira {N400,000.00} fine each.The duo was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC,on one count charge bordering on possession of fraudulent documents with intent to defraud one Lisa Marie Nors,an American citizen.Justice Obile,after going through the evidences tendered by the Prosecution counsel,M.T. Iko found the duo guilty and according convicted them.The convicts were first arraigned on February 1,2017 but pleaded not guilty to a 13-count.However,when the matter came up on thursday,May 11,2017 for hearing,the accused persons pleaded guilty an amended one count charge and were accordingly convicted and sentenced.The convicts were arrested at their residence in Sapela,Delta State based on intelligence on their illegal activities that bordered on defrauding foreigners through internet scams.
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