UN SAYS 53 CONGOLESE REFUGEES HAVE DIED IN BURUNDI. (PHOTO).

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 UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations Refugee Agency told Reuters late on Friday. Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition, it said. The U.N. said it was working with the health ministry and other partners to investigate the cause of the other deaths. More than 100,000 Congolese have sought refuge in Burundi since fighting near the border intensified in early December and rebels seized the town of Uvira, the UNHCR said. Jean Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu province where Uvira is located, described the situation in Burundi as "misery" and "a crisis completely forgotten by the international community and media." Congo's state and social affairs ministry said it was leading a humanita...

ANAMBRA POLICE HAS TAKEN FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OPERATIONAL LAPSES, ESCAPE OF TWO SUSPECTS WHO KILLED HON. JUSTICE AZUKA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

 


Anambra State Police Command has taken full responsibility for the operational lapses of our 

Operatives regarding the escape of the two suspects involved in the gruesome murder of Hon Justice Azuka Honourable Member representing Onitsha North 1 Constituency. The Command hereby reiterates that among other necessary security measures ongoing by the to improve safety in the State, it shall not rest until the fleeing suspects are re-arrested and all those involved brought to book. 


Given the above, in the spirit of transparency, the Command has briefed *Ndi Anambra* and the general public, reaffirming the Command’s commitment to keeping residents informed about the evolving security situation in the State. Also while noting the right of individuals or groups for freedom of speech, the Command urges relevant stakeholders to exercise restraint on the comments/reactions to avoid inciting one another to prevent the escalation of tensions. Most importantly to ensure that the investigation remains impartial, thereby upholding the principles of justice.


*SP Tochukwu Ikenga* 

*Police Public Relations Officer*  

Anambra State Police Command, Awka  


27th February 2025

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