HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 HAJJ 2026: 1600 LAGOS PILGRIMS ARRIVE SAFELY FROM MAKKAH The 1,600 Lagos pilgrims who participated in the just-concluded Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have all arrived safely to join their respective families. The safe arrival of the last and final batch of 187 pilgrims on Saturday marked the conclusion of the 2026 Hajj operations. Speaking to journalists at the tarmac of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, the Amir-ul-Hajj and State Commissioner of Home Affairs, Ibrahim Layode said that the spiritual exercise was a success for Lagos State. The Commissioner who attributed the success to the exemplary conduct of the pilgrims while in the Holy Land maintained that the State also made adequate arrangements by engaging critical stakeholders ahead of the journey. "We give all Glory to Almighty God for the successful completion of this year's Hajj journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and I want to say that it was a success achieved through teamwork a...

SAFETY IN ANAMBRA: POLICE RESCUES MAN FROM ATTEMPTED SUICIDE ON HIGH-TENSION POLE IN AWADA. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 SAFETY IN ANAMBRA: POLICE RESCUES MAN FROM ATTEMPTED SUICIDE ON HIGH-TENSION POLE IN AWADA


 _As CP Orutugu directs mental health evaluation and pledges support for the victim’s well-being_ 


Anambra State Police Operatives attached to the Awada Division, in the evening of 2nd September 2025, successfully rescued a man who attempted to commit suicide by climbing a power transmission high-tension pole situated behind Grace of God Mission, off NEPA Road, Awada.


Upon receiving the distress information, the operatives swiftly mobilized to the scene, cordoned off the area to prevent danger, and controlled the large crowd that had gathered. After several minutes of persuasion by the Police and some concerned members of the public, the man eventually climbed down safely. He was immediately taken into protective custody at the station, where he identified himself as Mr. Okwudili David Onyiba aged 28 years. 


In view of the above, the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu fwc MNIPS PhD has directed that the victim should undergo proper medical and mental health evaluation. He further assured that the Command will provide the necessary support to ensure the victim’s well-being.


The Command appeals to members of the public to always seek lawful and peaceful solutions to personal challenges, and to reach out to family, friends, or relevant support groups in times of distress.


Further developments will be communicated accordingly.


SP Tochukwu Ikenga 

Police Public Relations Officer

Anambra State Command


3rd September, 2025

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