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Police capture 2 suspects for murder and robbery of Enugu market chairman

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The suspects has been assisting the police in its investigations to apprehend those on the run, and to recover the stolen vehicles and tools used to commit the crimes.

The Police Command in Enugu State has detained two suspects for alleged armed robbery and murder of Chief Stephen Aniagu, Chairman of Ogbete Main Market Traders Association (OMMATA), Enugu.

It would be recalled that on September 14, at about 8:20 pm, armed criminals allegedly attacked and killed Aniagu and stole his blue-coloured Toyota Corolla car he was driving at the Topland axis on Amechi Road, within Enugu metropolis.

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Addressing newsmen on the apprehension of the suspects (names withheld), on Friday in Enugu, the Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, said that during interrogation, both suspects confessed to being involved in the crime.

Ndukwe said they provided detailed accounts of how they attacked Aniagu, snatched his vehicle, and similarly shot another male driver severally at the same location on the night of the murder, snatching his Toyota Corolla as well. According to him, fortunately, (the male driver who is the second person attacked) is stable and undergoing treatment.

The command spokesman said that the suspects allegedly confessed to having committed several other crimes, adding that their criminal camp was in a forest at Mmaku community in Awgu Local Government of the state.

He said, “The tragic incident sent shockwaves throughout the state and beyond, and the police immediately mobilised all necessary resources to track down the perpetrators.

“In response to this heinous crime, the Commissioner of Police ordered a comprehensive investigation, mobilising both intelligence and operational assets of the Command to ensure the criminals were apprehended and brought to justice.

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“You will also recall that the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, swiftly directed the state security forces to intensify efforts and ensure that all those involved in this crime were apprehended and held accountable.

“Consequently, through diligent intelligence work and coordinated efforts between police detectives of the Anti-Robbery Section (D9) and operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad, the police arrested the two male suspects involved in the crime on Novemeber 8 and Novemeber 9 respectively.”

Ndukwe said that the suspects had mentioned the names of their seven members who are now at large. He said that the suspects had been assisting the police in its investigations to apprehend those on the run, and to recover the stolen vehicles and tools used to commit the crimes.

The command’s spokesman said that one Tecno Android phone, snatched from a victim in the crimes, and objects suspected of charms were recovered from them. Ndukwe noted that the Commissioner of Police had reaffirmed the commitment of the Command to apprehend all individuals connected to the crimes.

He said, “The commissioner assures the public that the police will continue in its efforts to dismantle criminal gangs, particularly those involved in violent crimes.

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“The Command will maintain its aggressive stance against criminals and to ensure the safety and security of the good people of Enugu State.

“CP Kanayo extends his appreciation to the Enugu State Government, under the proactive leadership of Dr Peter Mbah, for its unwavering support to the police and other security agencies in the state.”
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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir el-Rufai has accused President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu of orchestrating his failed ministerial nomination.

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“Nothing could be further from the truth. President Tinubu nominated him, and his name was duly sent to the National Assembly,” Omokri stated.

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Born on August 15, 1948, in Ndoni, Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili, received his early education in St. Michael’s School Oguta, Sacred Heart School Onitsha, and Christ the King College (CKC), Onitsha between 1953 and 1967. He was Senior Prefect and College Captain in CKC Onitsha in 1967. While at CKC, he excelled not only in academics, but also in sports- representing the school in soccer, high jump, long jump, and lawn tennis.

After the Nigerian Civil War, he proceeded to the University of Nigeria Nsukka and Enugu Campus in 1970, and served as Speaker of the Medical Students Association of the University in 1972 and President, League of Human Affiliates (Students Humanitarian Association) between 1972 and 1974. He graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree in 1977. In 1985 he attained a degree in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the University of Liverpool, United Kingdom.

He commenced his medical practice first as a House Officer with the University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Benin City, and Senior House Officer between 1977 and 1979. After his stint as a Senior House Officer, he relocated to Port Harcourt with his wife and infant daughter and secured a job as Staff Physician at the Medical Consultation Centre in Port Harcourt.

Two years later, he set up his private hospital – PAMO Clinics and served first as Resident Clinician, and subsequently as Consultant in Tropical Medicine and Venereology, Clinical Director and then Medical Director following its rapid expansion to a hospital. In 1994, he ventured into agriculture with the setting up of RockMay Farms and Industries Ltd.

Between 1981 and 1982, he served as Secretary of the Nigerian Medical association, Rivers State Branch; and Secretary, Association of Private Medical Practitioners Association, Rivers State between 1985 and 1987. Other roles he played, included Member, Medical Advisory Council Rivers State Ministry of Health; President University of Nigeria Alumni Association, Port Harcourt and National Vice President, University of Nigeria Alumni Association between 1985 and 1988.

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He was appointed to the Board of Directors of Michelin Nigeria Limited and served on the board for three years, between 1987 and 1989. He was elected as a member and leader of the Rivers State delegates at the of the Constituent Assembly of 1988 – 1989. This heralded his foray into active politics, and in 1992 he was elected Deputy Governor of Old Rivers State; a position in which he served until the coup of November 1993. He was once again elected as Delegate and Leader of the Rivers State Delegates in the National Constitutional Conference of 1994 1995, and served as the Chairman of the Committee on Creation of States and Local Government Areas at the Conference.

In furtherance of his commitment to serve humanity, he played active politics and served in leadership positions as National Vice Chairman (South-South), Democratic Party of Nigeria (DPN); Founder and Leader, Rivers Front Movement; and National Chairman, People’s Democratic Party of Nigeria (PDP) Fund-Raising Committee. He chaired the Presidential Committee on Housing and Urban Renewal in 2001 and was President of the Swimming Federation of Nigeria between 2001 and 2005.

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