GOV. ODODO’S EXECUTIVE PROCLAMATION NOT STATE OF EMERGENCY . (PHOTO).

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 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 ...

GUNMEN ATTACK DAEWOO CONVOY, KILL 4 SOLDIERS, 2 DRIVERS.(PHOTO).



Gunmen attack Daewoo convoy, kill 4 soldiers, 2 drivers


Gunmen operating along the East/ West Road have attacked a convoy of workers of Daewoo company on their way to Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.


According to security sources the gunmen killed four soldiers and two drivers on escort duties for the companies, while two top officials of the company who are Korean nationals were abducted.


The incident which occurred in spite of the heavy security presence on the road caused pandemonium as many drivers from Tombia and Ekeki park in Yenagoa and Choba and Rumola in Port Harcourt refused to load passengers.


Gunmen on Tuesday morning ambushed a convoy of Dawood workers along the Ahoada/Abua road along the East-West Road in Rivers State, shooting dead Four Soldiers and Two drivers.


A security source, who confirmed the development, said the suspected kidnappers ambushed a team of expatriates being escorted by troops of 5 Bn along road Ahoada- Obua in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.


According to him the gunmen took the security team on the convoy by surprise as they took advantage of the thick forest along the road to launch the attack.


“During the attack, the assailants opened fire on the convoy killing 4 soldiers and 2 civilians’ drivers and subsequently abducted two Koreans in the process. They were on their way to Yenagoa. They have a Daewoo camp in Bayelsa’’


Sources said the attack is being termed a reprisal attack over a military operation in the axis during which arms and ammunition were seized.

 

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