Soldier accused of killing Abia resident dismissed and waiting to be prosecuted

Soldier accused of killing Abia resident dismissed and waiting to be prosecuted - Abia government

The soldier who killed an Abia resident in Umuokereke Ngwa community, has been dismissed from service and now awaiting prosecution.

This was confirmed in a statement released by Governor Okezie Ikpeazu's Chief of Staff, Dr A. Agbazuere on Monday April 20.

The Chief of Staff who decried the recklessness of some security operatives in the state, commended the commitment of the heads of security agencies and other diligent security personnel in Abia for their efforts in ensuring the safety of residents and their properties.

Read the statement below;

GOVERNMENT SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Abia State Government hereby condemns in very strong terms the unwarranted shooting of some Abians and the consequent loss of their lives.

While government appreciates the commitment and industry of heads of Security Agencies and some other Security Personnel in the State, the breeding recklessness of some Security Men in the State must be nipped in the bud forthwith.

Government hereby reassures all Abians that anybody who takes the life of an Abian must definitely face justice.

The soldier who killed an Abian at Umuokereke Ngwa has been dismissed from the army and is in prison awaiting final Justice for murder. All other arm bearers must learn their lessons.

A word should be enough for the wise.

Signed:

Dr. A.C.B. Agbazuere

Chief of Staff to the Governor.

Comments

We’re Celebrating Odion Ighalo’s Manchester United Loan Extension with Photos of him Smiling 😍

Whoop whoop! Super Eagles’ Odion Ighalo is going to be a Manchester United player for even longer! Ighalo’s loan contract, which was to expire on Sunday, May 31, has been extended until January 31, 2021. The English club shared the news on their website, writing that they have reached an agreement with Ighalo’s Chinese club Shanghai Greenland Shenhua to extend the loan deal. To celebrate Ighalo’s deal with the club of his dreams, we’re sharing photos of him smiling what is one of the cutest smiles on anyone. Enjoy:

Atiku Reacts To Uwaila’s Death, Calls For Review Of Rape Laws :Rape

Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and philanthropist, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has called for adequate protection of women against defilement and other forms of violence. Former Vice President and presidential candidate in the 2019 general election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has joined the host of other concerned Nigerians to condemn sexual violations of the female gender. The Peoples Democratic Party chieftain and philanthropist called for adequate protection of women against defilement and other forms of violence. Naija News understands that Atiku made the submission while reacting to the recent killing of a 100-level Microbiology student of the University of Benin, UNIBEN, who was reportedly ganged raped and mutilated by yet to be identified faces. It could be recalled that Uwaila V era Omozuwa was reportedly raped while studying inside a Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Benin, the capital city of Edo State. Condemning the incident and other violenc...

EPL: Liverpool Signs New Contract With 17-Year-Old Defender

UEFA Champions League winners, Liverpool FC has on Tuesday, June 2 signed a new contract with England born defender, James Norris. English Premier League club, Liverpool FC has signed a new contract with its long time academy player, James Norris . The UEFA Championship winners disclosed on its official website on Tuesday, June 2 that the England born defender has penned his first signature as a professional player with the club. Naija News understands that the 17-year-old player who plays as a left-back started his career with the Reds Under-9 level until his recent progress to join the England youth international. Norris had played a few matches with the Liverpool’s U18s team, including a clash with Aston Villa in December 2019, coming off from the bench to make his first U23 appearance with the club in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. The West Derby-born player turned out regularly for the club’s U19 UEFA Youth League team, while his attacking instincts also saw him employe...

Platinumnaija

Search This Blog