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Fulani Herdsmen Kill Nine In Fresh Attack In Taraba

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Nine people were on Tuesday killed at Ibi in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba State in a reprisal attack carried out by Fulani herdsmen to avenge the killing of their kinsman by Tiv farmers.
Besides, several people including women and children sustained varying degrees of injuries in the attack, which occurred in the early hours of the day while properties worth millions of naira including houses were destroyed.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO), Mr. Joseph Kwaji, told THISDAY that nine bodies had been evacuated and deposited at the mortuary while those injured are undergoing treatment at different hospitals.
The attack is coming on the heels of ongoing efforts initiated by the state government to eradicate the incessant clashes between Fulani herdsmen and Tiv farmers which have claimed several hundreds of lives.
THISDAY investigations revealed that the crisis was sparked by the killing of a Fulani herdsman who entered a farm belonging to a Tiv with his cattle to graze, leading to massive destruction of the farm.
When news of the killing of the Fulani got to the other herdsmen, they allegedly mobilised themselves to carry out a reprisal attack on the Tiv farmers and in the process, nine people were killed while others fled.
In a bid to bring the situation under control and have first hand assessment of the situation, the state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ekechukwu Nwodibo, who resumed in the state penultimate week, arrived the town which is about 270kilometres from Jalingo at about 9a.m. to personally take charge of security in the area.
Though Kwaji told THISDAY that no arrest had been made so far, he however noted that efforts were on top gear to bring the perpetrators to book while also enjoining the people in the area to go about their normal duties without any fear of attack or molestation.
Hundreds of Tiv farmers had been killed by Fulani herdsmen in recent years, while over 200,000 of them were displaced from their homes and have just started returning to their homes following the intervention of Governor Darius Ishaku before the latest incident.

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source: ThisDay

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Wike, it’s too early to cry, I warned you against making Fubara the governor -Prophet Ikuru

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By Collins Nkwocha

The prophetic hall of fame, prophet Godwin Ikuru of Jehovah Eye Salvation Ministry has spited the former Rivers governor and the current minister of the FCT,Nyesom Wike for refusing to listen to his prophetic warning concerning making Fubara the governor of Rivers state.

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The prophet who is known all over the world for his accurate and precise prophecies prognosticated and told Wike not to make Fubara the governor.He said “when Wike endorsed Fubara as the next governor of Rivers state,I sent him a message and told him not to make Fubara the governor, Fubara will not give him the loyalty that he’s looking for, Fubara was going to give him problems,is that not happening now? it’s too early to cry, it’s too early to regret, it’s too early to call your wise man’s action a mistake because you have not seen anything yet from Fubara”.

The handsome prophet reiterated that many prophets in Nigeria give prophecies because they want money but God has given him wealth and he is not interested in anyone’s money ” God has blessed me with wealth,by the grace of God,I’m a billionaire I’m not looking for your money,why ignore my prophecy, I’m not one of those hungry prophets that tell lies in name of God so that you can give them money,God has blessed me with immense wealth”.

The prophet maintained that he doesn’t even need the money of a governor because it’s meagre for his status and calibre “what will I do with the money of a governor?when top clubs, players,WWE superstars,boxers in the world do call me to ascertain their fate before matches and bouts”.

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The handsome prophet has several fulfilled prophecies;in 2001,he prophesied that Nollywood would experience serious calamities and tragedies if they don’t turn to God,we can all see how they are dying mysteriously,he prophesied the climatic disasters in Oman and UAE,the death of the Queen of England and the sickness of King Charles that will not make him reign for long.

He advised Wike to concentrate on the renewed hope agenda of the president and better the lives of the people living in the FCT because he’s no longer the governor of Rivers state,he is now the FCT minister, which is his new mandate.

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Ignore those clamouring for overhaul of the Naval high command,it’s for their selfish interest

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A group of Northern Youths,led by Adamu Ismaila has called on the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore those calling for overhaul of the Navy high command because they it’s for their selfish interest,not for the betterment of the Nigerian nation.

The Youths maintained that president Tinubu was very prudent and judicious in selecting his service Chiefs and they are the best service Chiefs ever, anyone calling for their removal is questionable.

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The Naval high command have been very resolute and exceedingly impeccable in the fight against oil theft and bunkering; anyone clamouring for Naval high command overhaul must definitely be someone who must have been affected by the excellent job the Navy is doing in the region.

Adamu maintained that anyone calling for overhaul of Naval high command must be someone that is into shady dealings and of questionable character.

He therefore implored the president to disregard the words of people of questionable characters, hiding under the banner of Ohaneze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide to make selfies request

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Amb.Okoro commends Rear Admiral Okeke for squashing bunkering

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By Collins Nkwocha

The Director General of importers Association of Nigeria Taskforce,
IMAN,Amb.Chijioke Okoro John has commended the commander of the joint taskforce in the South South (Delta Safe) Rear Admiral John Okeke for working assiduously in the fight against bunkering in the region.

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The DG who was very happy with the success recorded so far by the commander of the taskforce showered encomium on him for standing tall and not compromising as the taskforce has been able to burst illegal oil bunkering sites in Abia state and Ahoada west LGA, Rivers State,40 illegal oil refineries were bursted in Abia state alone.

He implored him to continue the good job because the Nigerian nation is benefiting immensely from his wonderful and great job.

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