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Nigerian Army Major Allegedly Storm Car Dealers Shop With Troops Brutalised Civilians By Ifeoma Ikem

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2022: CELEBRATING THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA AMID SECURITY CHALLENGES

 

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A Major in the Nigerian Military, Ahmed Dirisu, has reportedly brutalised some civilians who deals in cars in the quest to regain his funds over failed business

 

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The officer, it was gathered, impounded two vehicles (a Toyota Camry 2003 and 2005) and some valuable items to the Military Cantonment in Ojo, a surburb of Lagos State.

The incident happened at Mebamu Vehicle Dealers Market in Ojo, where Major Dirisu allegedly dislodged the traders, carted away two fairly used Toyota Camry cars, including vehicle keys and took them to Ojo Barracks.

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Saharaweekly correspondent learnt that after seizing those items, the dealers, Ephraim Uzezi, Larry Kelechi, Rukeme George and customers who were there to purchase a car were not spared as the Major reportedly assaulted and detained them for hours in their barracks.

It was also gathered that since the incident took place on 18th January, 2021, the victims were said to have made every effort to recover the vehicles but to no avail.

The victims, who said their lives were being threatened and went into hiding, therefore called on the authorities to wade into the matter before it degenerates further, and save them.

According to investigation, Major Dirisu took the decision over a failed business between him and his classmate, Mr Festus Omuokor, who is said to be a car dealer in the market, for not remitting the money of transaction worth N1.5million.

Omuokor claimed he was a dealer in the market, but unfornately he was just a salesperson who sought buyers for the car owners.

Following the refusal of the Military authority to order the release of the seized cars and other items, the owners have written a petition to the AIG Zone 2 Onikan, Lagos, seeking his intervention to prevail on Major Dirisu to release the items.

In a petition dated 25th January, to the AIG through the Chambers of Lawsuits & Action, located at Ajao Estate, signed by Barrister D. M. Anyama, they asked for the AIG to intervene in the matter.

The petition stated that the clients’ vehicles parked at Adeola Street, Signboard Bus-stop, Kilometre 22, Badagry Expressway, Ojo, were impounded by a group of soldiers on the directive of Major Dirisu of the Army Military Cantonment. And they unlawfully seized the vehicles including car keys belonging to other vehicles displayed for sale.

It stated that the clients revealed that Major Dirisu had a business transaction with one Festus Omuokor and the deal went bad and Dirisu could not recover his money from him. It further stated that Omuokor does not own any of the seized vehicles and keys to other vehicles seized by Major Dirisu, nor does the employees to the clients involved.

It noted that the impounded vehicles and items do not belong to the clients but were in their care for sales by the owners, who are now terrorizing them.

“Our clients are helpless and attempts to reach out to Major Dirisu resulted in threats to their lives as when Major Dirisu were impounding their vehicles, he brought out his service pistol and threatened to shoot the owners of the vehicles.

“They are appealing to the Military authority, other security agencies to come to their aid because of the situation they found themselves as Major Dirisu insisted that the owners of the items should bring his money before he would release the items, which do not belong to Festus Omuokor.” victims said

It was also gathered that the person involved in the transaction with Dirisu Mr. Omuokor, has been arrested by the police to be handed over to the Major. But the Major has refused to appear, insisting that all he wants is his money from the innocent traders, nothing else.

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Why Primate Ayodele Is Sad About The Death Of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi

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Primate Ayodele Becomes The Most-Sought After Prophet In Togo* By Serge Ayao, Lome

*Why Primate Ayodele Is Sad About The Death Of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi

 

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During an interview with PUNCH Newspapers recently, Primate Ayodele revealed that sometimes, he prays that his prophecies don’t come to pass, especially the ones people regard as ‘bad prophecies’ even though there are no good or bad prophecies; prophecies are just what they are.

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The unfortunate death of Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi is one of the many reasons Primate Ayodele prays against the fulfillment of his prophecies. He is just a vessel of God with the burden of giving divine revelations to people around the world and sometimes, it could be difficult knowing the way humans perceive ‘bad’ prophecies but what would a prophet do? He still has to prophesy according to what he received from the one who sent him; GOD.

At one of his annual press conference, Primate Ayodele was asked by a journalist about why he doesn’t celebrate his prophecies when they come to pass and his response was that he doesn’t feel happy when his prophecies come to pass and even though people handle prophetic revelations lackadaisical, He would rather pray for them to turn their ears towards the words of God instead of celebrate his prophecies.

With the sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi, the emotional state of Primate Ayodele cannot be gainsaid; He would be mourning at the moment not because he is related to the late president but because he warned in 2023 that a very prominent president in the world will kick the bucket in 2024.

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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and others were found dead at the site of a helicopter crash after an hours long search through a foggy, mountainous region of the country’s northwest, state media reported. Raisi was 63.

State TV gave no immediate cause for the crash in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province. With Raisi were Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the governor of Iran’s East Azerbaijan province and other officials and bodyguards, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.

Meanwhile, in a video dated 5th of November 2023, Primate Ayodele stated that the world will lose a prominent president in 2024.

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Also, in his 90-page 2024 prophecies which were released in December 2023, Primate Ayodele asked the world to pray because he foresees the death of a sitting president in the coming year.

These were his words:

‘’The spirit of God says we must rebuke another outbreak of CoronaVirus and Ebola Virus in Africa and some other parts of the world. Let us pray not to record the death of a onetime Prime Minister, a sitting Prime Minister, a sitting President and a former President in the world.’’

Many may be wondering why Primate Ayodele didn’t specifically mention the name of President Ebrahim Raisi in his prophecies but people must know that all prophecies of God-inspired and an addition or subtraction from them would be disobedience to God’s instruction; if God allows you to mention names, you can but if he doesn’t allow you, refrain from mentioning names.

It would be recalled that in the interview with Punch Newspaper, Primate Ayodele explained why he sometimes mentions names of individuals in his prophecies and why sometimes, he doesn’t.

‘’ So when I say pray against the death of traditional rulers, is it not a good recommendation? When God says I should mention a name, I do, and when he doesn’t instruct me to mention a name I don’t because I’m not in charge of the prophecy. Sometimes when I mention names people still say I am fake, maybe because the person is old; so I am not saying anything to satisfy anybody.’’

‘’I’m the first to say that King Charles will have an ailment and I mentioned his name based on instructions, Sometimes God will instruct me to keep the prophecy but contact the person and tell him/her to pray.’’

‘’I love my critics because they make me more prepared; I started talking to journalists in 1994 and my first prophecy was published in Lagos Weekend Times when I said the Super Eagles would win Tunis 1994 and it is on record. So, is it now that I will say I’m afraid to say specifically what would happen?’’

https://punchng.com/i-told-tinubu-in-2001-he-would-be-president-primate-ayodele/

Summarily, if a prophet warns a group against any unfortunate incident, it is imperative that every member of such a group commit themselves to prayers but if the warnings are taken lightly, there’s every tendency that the unexpected happens and sometimes, it may be disastrous.

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Renewed Hope Housing Programme: Nigeria Army to Partner Federal Housing Authority

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Renewed Hope Housing Programme: Nigeria Army to Partner Federal Housing Authority.

 

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The Nigeria Army will be partnering with Federal Housing Authority to provide befitting houses for officers and men of the force.

 

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Renewed Hope Housing Programme: Nigeria Army to Partner Federal Housing Authority.

This position was made known by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Toareed Lagbaja, Thursday 16th May, 2024 when the Managing Director and Chief Executive of the Authority, Hon Oyetunde Oladimeji Ojo paid him a courtesy visit.

Hon Ojo had in his address Congratulated the COAS for his visible efforts that has greatly improved security in the country. He however told the Army Chief that the primary purpose of his visit was to bring the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu(GCFR) on housing to the Nigeria Army.

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The MD re emphasized the President’s interest in giving Nigerians befitting not just houses, but livable and affordable ones, a factor that featured prominently in his manifesto. He said that it is in looking for a way to factor in the officers and men of the Nigeria Army that the visit to the Chief of Army Staff became most imperative. To under pin the seriousness FHA has in providing houses to the Army personnel for their sacrifices in protecting the nation, Hon Ojo noted that he had earlier paid a similar visit to the Chief of Defence Staff.

According to the FHA boss, ” We have come to discuss how to provide not just houses to the Nigeria Army, but livable and affordable ones “. Speaking further, the MD noted , “it is only proper for the Army to defend us as we are to shelter you. We therefore want to have a synergy with you”.

Hon Ojo while commending the efforts of the force to provide houses for its personnel, noted that due to the spread of of the officers and men throughout the nook and crannies of the country, it will be highly challenging to provide houses for them. In his words, he said, “despite your housing projects in parts of the country, you have many men all over the country, whom you can not reach. We want a partnership that will get to all your men throughout the country “.

The FHA MD was emphatic on the resolution of the Authority’s management at targeting the junior officers. This he revealed is why the houses would be delivered as carcas, where the exterior would have a prototype finishing, with electricals and plumbing, leaving the interior finishing to individual taste and capacity. He noted that it is needless to impose finishing on people, which is what makes disposal prices of houses to go beyond the reach of the very junior one. ” We want to do a project the soldiers can afford. That is why our management has decided to deliver carcas”, he added.

Hon Ojo also pointed that the morale of the soldiers would be highly boosted if they know that they have livable houses of their own during and post service.

As an incentive, the FHA boss said the Authority would consider the men of Nigeria Army at a reduced price. This he said has been made possible because some of the Governor’s have given the Authority land free in their states. This he said would greatly reduce the cost.

The MD also noted that the Value Chain of Housing construction would create direct and indirect jobs, engage our youths and help check insecurity.

He therefore said that once buy – in of the Army is secured, FHA’s team would meet the Army’s team for the designs.
In his response, the Chief of Army Staff stated that the Nigeria Army welcomes the initiative to provide houses for its personnel. The Army according to him is highly disposed to providing an enabling environment for the soldiers in and outside service.

Speaking further, General Lagbaja noted that the Army is highly concerned about the families of the personnel, which is a major reason why it engages in building houses. “We are focused on the families of our men. That is why we engage in building. We are not in competition with FHA”, he said.

The COAS pointed out that the soldiers need lots of support, especially due to the nature of their deployment. He noted that the Army needs FHA because of the Authority’s capacity and r

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TUKUR BURATAI RESEARCH CENTRE SPECIAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR AND RETREAT HOLDS  20-25TH MAY 2024

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TUKUR BURATAI RESEARCH CENTRE SPECIAL LEADERSHIP SEMINAR AND RETREAT HOLDS  20-25TH MAY 2024

 

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In recognition of the indispensable role traditional rulers play in fostering harmonious relationships and ensuring security within our society, Tukur Buratai Research Centre (TBRC), is convening a five-day seminar and retreat for traditional leaders from the Southwest geopolitical zone at Fifth Chukker Polo Resort. It is located on the outskirts of Kaduna, along the Kaduna – Jos Road, Katabu, from 20-25th May 2024.

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The theme of the seminar and retreat is “Traditional Institutions and Contemporary Security Challenges in Nigeria.” The seminar seeks to address the critical security challenges facing our nation and explore the significant contributions traditional institutions can make towards sustainable peace and stability.

The event will feature insightful paper presentations by highly respected intellectuals, academicians, seasoned security experts, and senior retired military officers. Additionally, there will be a book presentation by an eminent scholar, further enriching the discourse on traditional leadership and security.

Please disseminate this information through your medium and assign your reporter and cameraman/woman to cover the event. The assigned personnel should arrive at the venue by 9:30 am on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

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For further information, please contact the signatory on his phone number +2348037044903, or Captain Labaran at +234 703 557 4166.

Thank you.

Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (rtd) mni fnipr
Sunday 19th May 2024

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