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 NERC ORDERS 3 MONTHS FREE POWER SUPPLY TO ELECTRICITY CUSTOMERS OVER WRONGFUL DISCONNECTION BY DISCOs The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC has ordered that henceforth electricity consumers wrongfully disconnected by Distribution Companies will now be compensated with energy credits equivalent to their average consumption for three months for every day they remain without electricity. The Commission also orders that faulty electricity meters must be repaired or replaced within 48 hours of being reported as it warns DisCos against charging reconnection fees when customers are disconnected without following prescribed procedures. The directives are part of strategies to improve consumer awareness and enforce compliance with regulations in the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry NERC says the measures are designed to protect consumers and provide guidance on resolving disputes with electricity distribution companies. On metering, the Commission emphasises that custome...

RE: MURDER OF 80-YEAR-OLD ADEBOLA EZEKIEL AND WIFE, ABIODUN EZEKIEL: FCT POLICE SECURE CONVICTION.(PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


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RE: MURDER OF 80-YEAR-OLD ADEBOLA EZEKIEL AND WIFE, ABIODUN EZEKIEL: FCT POLICE SECURE CONVICTION.


… as FCT High court sentences suspect to death by hanging.


The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command wishes to inform members of the public that it has secured the conviction of Jonathan Marcus, who was arrested and prosecuted in connection with the gruesome murder of Mr. Adebola Ezekiel (80) and his wife, Mrs. Abiodun Ezekiel, at their residence in Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja.


The tragic incident, which occurred on 1st April, 2024, at the deceased persons’ residence in Zone D, Apo Legislative Quarters, was subjected to an extensive investigation. The investigation led to the arrest of the suspect, Jonathan Marcus, a former driver to the deceased, who was tracked to Obajana, Kogi State, where he had gone into hiding after he committed the crime. He was subsequently arrested and brought to Abuja for further investigation.


During interrogation, the suspect confessed to gaining access to the residence of the deceased at about 11:00 p.m. on 1st April, 2024, where he murdered the couple. Further investigations revealed that the suspect had previously been employed as their driver but was dismissed following repeated disagreements with his employers.


The suspect was subsequently arraigned before the FCT High Court, where the Command diligently prosecuted the case. After evaluating the evidence adduced by the prosecution and hearing the submissions of counsel, Hon. Justice M. S. Idris of the FCT High Court held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. Consequently, the Court convicted Jonathan Marcus and sentenced him to death by hanging for the murder of Mr. Adebola Ezekiel and Mrs. Abiodun Ezekiel.


The FCT Police Command reassures residents of the Federal Capital Territory of its firm commitment to protecting lives and property and ensuring that perpetrators of crime are brought to justice in accordance with the law.


SP Josephine Adeh, anipr, mipra.,

Police Public Relations Officer,

FCT Police Command, 

Abuja.

1st July, 2026

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