TRAGEDY AVERTED AS 120-YEAR-OLD ANCESTRAL TREE FALLS AT OBOSI MARKET. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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 Tragedy Averted as 120-Year-Old Ancestral Tree Falls at Obosi Market By Chiedu Okoye A major tragedy was averted at Eke Obosi Market in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State after a 120-year-old ancestral tree collapsed, destroying shops and goods but leaving traders and visitors unharmed. The massive tree, estimated to be about 150 feet tall, fell within the market premises, damaging at least 12 shops and valuable merchandise. Residents and traders described the incident as miraculous, noting that no lives were lost despite the extent of the destruction. The fallen tree held significant cultural importance as a sacred symbol of Eke Obosi Market, which is regarded as a stronghold of the traditions and cultural heritage of the Obosi people. Beyond serving as a centre for commercial activities, the market is also known as a venue for communal traditional rites and ceremonies. Eke Obosi Market was recently rebuilt and modernised by renowned businessman, politician and ...

POLICE RESCUES 10 KIDNAPPED VICTIMS IN ZAMFARA. (PHOTO).



Zamfara State Police Command has assured it’s commitment to restore normalcy in the State and to rescue all kidnapped victims and reunite them with their families.

The state commissioner of Police CP Muhammad Bunu gave the assurance in a statement issued to newsmen in Gusau the state capital by the command’s public relations officer, ASP Yazid Abubakar.

CP Bunu said the Police Tactical Operatives while on search and rescue operations along Gusami Forest in Birnin magaji local government area acted on intelligence reports and rescued ten persons kidnapped from Gidan Gobirawa village of Kaura Namoda local government.

The victims, while undergoing interview by the commissioner of police said that, they had been in Captivity since May 7th, 2023 when the bandit took them to unknown destination and spent ten days in captivity.

The rescued victims were checked by the police medical doctor, debriefed and handed over to their respective families.

Meanwhile the Command under the leadership of CP Mohammed Bunu is appealing to the general public to continue supporting the police by giving timely and credible information with a view to restore normalcy in the state and rescue other kidnap victims.


 

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