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Three Die As Cult Factions Clash In Rivers

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1 year ago

December 16, 2022

No fewer than three suspected cultists, including a gang leader, have lost their lives during a gun battle in Abarikpo community, Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.

It was gathered that members of the ‘Icelander’ invaded the community at about 2 am on Thursday in search of their unit leader, Bright Ejike popularly known as ‘Borokiri’ who they claimed had converted the gang’s arms and ammunition to his personnel use.

A source who pleaded anonymity told our correspondent that on sighting them, Borokiri and some of his loyalists engaged the invading faction in a gun battle which resulted in the death of three.

The source explained that residents remained indoors following the shooting which lasted for about two hours in the wee hours.

“These cult boys have been having some disagreement among themselves.

“Yesterday they were shooting themselves when one of the groups discovered the hiding place of their leader who collected all their arms. So, the unit leader killed two of the boys.”

After the initial shootout, he said, “Bright a.k.a Borokiri was hiding between ‘Ogbo and Abarikpo in Ahoada East. Some persons in police uniforms intercepted him. So he opened fire and they shot him dead.”

When contacted, the spokesperson for the state police, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident.

Iringe-Koko explained that the timely intervention of the police prevented what would have been a bloodbath.

She said acting on credible information, the police trailed Borokiri to his hideout and on sighting the operatives, he opened fire on them and was gun down by operatives who repelled him immediately.

She however said normalcy has returned to the area as operatives have been stationed there.

“I can confirm that three persons were killed. One of them is the unit leader of the cult group. “But as we speak, there is calm in the community now because our men are patrolling the area. The investigation is ongoing to ascertain the cause of the incident and apprehend the suspects,” she added.

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Man Shoots Friend Dead For Taking Bite Of His Girlfriend’s Burger

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1 hour ago

April 25, 2024

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A young man allegedly shot his friend dead for taking a bite out of his girlfriend’s burger in Pakistan, an investigation has concluded.

Suspect Daniyal Nazeer, named as the son of retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nazir Ahmed Mirbahar, is believed to have attacked his friend as an argument broke out at the accused’s house in Karachi.

An inquiry into the events of February 8 concluded on Wednesday that Ali Keerio, the son of a sessions judge, was likely shot with a guard’s rifle after brazenly daring to take a large chunk out of Nazeer’s girlfriend’s burger.

The accused was reported to have ordered two ‘zinger burgers’ for himself and his partner, Shazia, before Nazeer was sent into a rage over his friend’s indiscretion.

Keerio sustained ‘severe injuries’ after being shot, per local media, and succumbed to his wounds on the way to hospital.

Following a probe lasting more than two months, investigators concluded that the police officer’s son had likely lashed out over the burger incident.

‘Daniyal got into a serious fight with Ali over why he ate half of the burger without permission which was ordered for his girlfriend Shazia,’ the investigating officer confirmed, as reported by The Week.

‘We have arrested the accused and he is in jail pending trial,’ the officer added.

Ali Keerio was locally named as the son of Karachi District South sessions judge Javed Keerio.

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Suspect Arrested Over Murder Of British-Nigerian Man In London

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2 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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A man has been charged with murder after a 46-year-old British-Nigerian man was stabbed to death near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium in north London.

Okechukwu Iweha was found with knife wounds on Worcester Avenue near Northumberland Park, in Haringey, on 7 April 2024. He died at the scene.

A post-mortem held on April 10 at Haringey Mortuary gave the cause of death as a stab wound on the chest.

The suspect, Leandro Kaienga, 28, of no fixed abode, appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

He has also been charged with possession of a bladed article.

The Metropolitan Police arrested Mr Kaienga on Monday, April 22.

A murder investigation was launched after police were called at 05:51hrs on Sunday, 7 April to Worcester Avenue, junction with Northumberland Park N17, after Okechukwu was found unresponsive.

Officers attended with London Ambulance Service paramedics. On arrival, they found Okechukwu suffering stab injuries. CPR was administered but despite the best efforts of emergency services, he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The force said Okechukwu’s family continued to be supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Specialist Crime Command, who is leading the investigation, said:

“While we have made an arrest and our investigation is making good progress, we are still keen to hear from anyone who has information – no matter how small a detail it may seem, pls get in touch.”

Suspect arrested over murder of British-Nigerian man in London

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Edo Police Arrest Suspects Who Invaded Church, Kidnapped, Robbed Female Pastor

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3 hours ago

April 25, 2024

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The suspects

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested two suspects for allegedly kidnapping and robbing one Imubhin Juliet, a pastor of Deeper Life Church in Benin City.

Spokesperson of the police in the state, Chidi Nwabuzor, who disclosed this in a statement, said the suspects were arrested by operatives of the command’s crack team along Benin-Auchi road while acting on a tip-off, two days after the incident.

“On 14/04/2024 at about 0900hrs, one Imubhin Juliet, a Pastor of Deeper Life Bible Church reported that she and some members during church service when worshipping, suddenly three armed men walked into the church with guns and robbed them of their valuables,” the statement reads.

It added: “She further reported that she was abducted by these armed robbers and taken away in her Toyota Highlander jeep with an unknown destination where they forced her to disclose her ATM PIN which they used to syphon her money

“On 16/04/2024, the operatives of the Command Crack Team while acting on the report from the victims, intercepted the stolen Toyota vehicle with the said hoodlums along Auchi Road, the vehicle and their weapons were recovered from them.

“Suspects made a confessional statement and confessed to the crime. My advice to worshipers. Please be very vigilant and take notice of everyone who comes around who is disguised as a worshiper.

“Employ the services of security who will take charge of the church premises to forestall any unfortunate incident.”