Herdsmen killings: Security agents storm Anambra community
Security operatives, comprising the army, police and others have been deployed to Mmiata Anam community in Anambra West Local Government Area following a weekend attack on farmers of the community by persons suspected to be herdsmen.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Haruna Mohammed disclosed this to DAILY POST in Awka, the Anambra State capital, while confirming the attack on the farmers.
Though there were reports of the killing of six persons, Haruna said three persons were killed in the Saturday’s attack by suspected herdsmen.
He said the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mustapha Dandaura had ordered full-scale investigation on the matter with a viewing to bringing the culprits to justice.
He said, “The command has deployed two units of mobile policemen and other regular policemen to the area. We are working in conjunction with other security agencies in the operation.
“Three persons were killed in the attack by suspected herdsmen. But we are on top of the situation and I can assure you that normalcy will soon returned to the place.”
On whether any arrest had been made, Mohammed said he would not want to speak further on issues that would jeopardise investigations, stating that the outcome of the investigation would be made available to the public at the appropriate time.
A source in Mmiata Anam who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent that the rampaging herdsmen had raped lots of women in the community, while beheading six men during the attack.
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The state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Mr C-Don Adinuba said governor Willie Obiano was currently overseas, but might cut short his trip because of the development.
Adinuba said a report of the incident had been sent to the governor.METROEFCC clamps down on alleged train ticket racketeersPublished on April 8, 2019 By George Opara
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Abuja Zonal Office, Saturday, arrested five suspected train ticket racketeers.
The suspects are Clement Zakka, Udim Sunday Samson, Adams Danladi, Otitomoni Omobolanle and Hassan Dauda.
Spokesman of the EFCC, Tony Orilade in a statement said the Commission swung into action after receiving an intelligence report alleging that some group of people at the Idu and Kubwa train stations have been racketeering train tickets making it difficult for passengers to have access to tickets and further sabotaging government efforts in ensuring easy transportation across the country.
Orilade added that the suspects were arrested during a sting operation at the stations.
He said, “They will soon be charged to court.
“In the same vein, operatives of the Kaduna Zonal Office of the EFCC, on Sunday, April 7, 2019 acting on intelligence report, also arrested ticket racketeers at the Rigasa Train Station.
“Investigations revealed that some members of staff of the station in connivance with some touts were defrauding unsuspecting travellers and selling train tickets at a higher rate.
“For economy ticket of N1,300 /N1,500 they were selling at a rate of N2,000 to N5,000 and for First Class which goes for N2,500 was being sold for between N7,000 to N15,000.
“Three persons, including a staff of the station and two touts have been arrested.
“The Station Manager, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Parcel Booking Officer of the Kaduna Railway Station have also been invited for questioning”.
