SEN. NATASHA RECEIVES HEROIC WELCOME TODAY. (PHOTOS).

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 Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan Defies Kogi Government's Ban, Receives Heroic Welcome Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was given a rousing homecoming by her supporters and residents of the Ihima community in Kogi State, despite the state government's ban on rallies and processions. The celebration, which kicked off as early as 8 a.m., saw supporters from the five local government areas of Kogi Central gather at the Ihima community of Okehi Local Government Area to welcome the lawmaker. Local musicians entertained the crowd while they awaited Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan's arrival. The embattled Senator made a grand entrance, arriving in a white helicopter, which elicited cheers and applause from her supporters. This homecoming celebration comes on the heels of the Kogi State Government's ban on rallies and public gatherings due to security concerns. The government had warned that intelligence reports indicated some individuals were planning to stage violent rallies in the gu...

TWO DEATHS PROMPT ENUGU GOVT TO CRACK DOWN ON EXCESSES OF ORIOKPA MASQUERADERS. (PHOTO).

 


Two Deaths Prompt Enugu Government to Crack Down on Excesses of Oriokpa Masqueraders


The Enugu State Government has launched a comprehensive investigation into the activities of Oriokpa masquerade groups following reports of two fatalities linked to their actions in Nsukka. Chief Okey Ogbodo, the Commissioner for Local Government, Rural Development, and Chieftaincy Affairs, confirmed the government's commitment to public safety, stating, ā€œWe will hold those responsible accountable for any harm caused to our citizens.ā€ 


In response to the chaos instigated by the masqueraders, Ogbodo announced that traditional rulers and Presidents-General from affected communitiesā€”Nguru, Isiakpu, Echara, Nru, Edem-Ezema, Iheagu, Ihe, Owere, and Umuoyoā€”have been summoned for a meeting on September 27. He emphasized that the government will not tolerate further excesses, asserting, ā€œOur people should never be made to live in fear; the rights and security of every citizen must be guaranteed.ā€


Governor Peter Mbah has directed the Commissioner of Police to investigate the incidents thoroughly. The government expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards any group or individual that disrupts public order. ā€œAny such excesses by the Oriokpa masqueraders or any group will be met with commensurate sanctions,ā€ the statement concluded.

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