1980 AFCON CHAMPION CHARLES BASSEY DIES AT 71.(PHOTO)..

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 1980 AFCON Champion Charles Bassey Dies at 71 Charles Bassey, a member of Nigeria’s historic 1980 Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad, has died at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. He passed away on Saturday in his hometown, Eket, Akwa Ibom State. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) confirmed his death in a statement released on Monday by its General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi, describing the loss as part of a “day of double tragedy” following the earlier death of team captain Christian Chukwu. Bassey was part of the Green Eagles team that secured Nigeria’s first AFCON title with a 3-0 victory over Algeria at the National Stadium in Lagos on March 22, 1980. After retiring as a player, he transitioned into coaching and managed several clubs, including Calabar Rovers, Mobil Pegasus, BCC Lions, Flash Flamingoes, Akwa United, and Wikki Tourists. His passing brings the number of deceased members of the 1980 squad to nine.
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MURDER OF HON. OKECHUKWU OKOYE AND HIS AIDE,CYRIL CHIEGBOKA,ANAMBRA POLICE CONDEMNS THE BARBARIC ACT.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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*Police Press Release on the Murder of Hon. Okechukwu Okoye and his aide, Cyril Chiegboka.*

On 21st May, 2022 a relation of Hon. Okechukwu Okoye reported to the Police in Ekwulobia, Aguata LGA that he had reason to believe that a headless corpse allegedly lying along Nnobi - Ideani Road was that of the lawmaker who was abducted alongside his aide, Cyril Chiegboka on 15th May, 2022 at Oraefi in Aguata LGA of Anambra State.

Police Operatives accompanied him to the scene and found the claim to be true. The headless body was recovered for preservation and autopsy.

Later same day information was received that the head of the lawmaker was seen at Amichi in Nnewi South Local Governemnt Area which in recent times has been the epicentre of attacks by unknown gunmen on security forces, Vigilante groups and defenceless civilians. Again Police personnel mobilised to scene and recovered the severed head of the lawmaker. 

The body of Cyril Chiegboka, aide to Hon. Okechukwu Okoye who was also murdered in cold blood by his abductors, has been recovered. All leads so far gathered are being explored with a view to bringing perpetrators of this senseless crime to justice.

Anambra State Police Command condemns this barbaric act by savages pretending to be fighting on behalf of the people. Indeed the Police, other security agencies and defenceless civilians have been at the receiving end of similar gruesome attacks in the past by these enemies of society and progress.

The Nigeria Police Force, Anambra State Command stands solidly with His Excellency, the Executive Governor, Government and people of Anambra State in this moment of grief and at all times. The Command will work in concert with sister security agencies to ensure that the mastermind and foot soldiers responsible for this heinous crime against the society are speedily brought to justice.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Echeng E. Echeng commiserate with the family and kinsmen of the lawmaker, the State House of Assembly and His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Anambra State, on this tragic incident.

Anambra Police Command appreciates the unequivocal stand of the Governor and the State House of Assembly on improving security and enhancing safety of the general populace. No stone will be left unturned until purveyors of violence are totally eradicated to make Anambra State safe for growth and development.

May souls of the departed citizens rest in perfect peace. Amen.

*CP Echeng E. Echeng Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command*
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