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Enugu
cleric, Catholic Priest and founder of Enugu Adoration Ministry, Rev.
Fr. Ejike Mbaka, yesterday, celebrated his 20th priesthood anniversary,
describing it as victory over enemies of truth and blackmailers. This
came just as President Muhammadu Buhari hailed the patriotic spirit of
Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka saying that ”Father Mbaka is a great priest who
was not afraid to speak truth to power, even at the cost of his own
life or being hated by leaders in power.”
It should be re-called that Mbaka’s message of change, which he delivered before the March 28 presidential election, attracted criticisms, especially from the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Speaking at the Christ the King Parish, Enugu, during his 20th anniversary mass, attended by thousands of worshippers, including the wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, the cleric said despite all the attacks against him, God continued to protect him because he remained on the side of the truth.
He declared: “I am not tired after 20 years, 20 years of good health; 20 years of miracles from God; 20 years of hard apostolic work; 20 years in the hand of God.
“There was a time they blackmailed me; they were saying such things like ‘Mbaka why? Mbaka this, Mbaka that’, but I have remained in the hand of God.”
He, however, said he had forgiven his attackers, praying God to
“forgive all those who have fought us on the course of this ministry and
bless those who have stood behind us.”
In a special message, entitled, ’20-point agenda,’ Fr. Mbaka said he was praying for President Buhari “that God will protect him so that enemies will not destroy him. I also pray for Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi so that God will not allow occultic men to steal his vision.”
In a brief chat with journalists, the spokesman of the ministry, Maximus Ugwuoke said blackmail and unnecessary criticisms had rather strengthened the cleric.
According to him: “Those who are saying he should stay out of politics are misguided. It is part of the role of priests. So, they are merely trying to cow him down but I can tell you that Fr. Mbaka is not somebody to be intimidated; the more they do this, the more he is strengthened.
“In these past years, you can see how God had vindicated him; you can see his prophetic message before the general elections; at a time, he was repeating that prophecy even in the face of threat to his life. So, today, we are celebrating victory against enemies of truth.”
President Buhari in a statement by a Senior aide on Media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, President Buhari said “Father Mbaka is a great priest who was not afraid to speak truth to power, even at the cost of his own life or being hated by leaders in power.”
According to the statement, “Mbaka was a remarkable example that religious leaders are the conscience and moral compass of the society.”
The statement further stated that the priest “rose to the occasion to add his voice in support of good governance and identify with ordinary Nigerians in the face of despair and uncertain future.”
It also explained that adding “one’s voice to make one’s country better has nothing to do with politics”, and that as the “conscience of the nation”, religious leaders cannot afford to be aloof or indifferent to the miseries of the people.”
According to the statement, President said “though honest opinions attract hostility from leaders detached from reality”, history would be kind to Father Mbaka for courageously speaking truth to power, even at great risks.
President Buhari, who said he is “overwhelmed by Mbaka’s sincerity and patriotism” prayed to God to grant the Priest more good health, long life and wisdom in the service of humanity, adding that he is a fountain of inspiration to all Nigerians.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/ive-been-strengthened-by-blackmailers-rev-fr-mbaka/#sthash.fpoCFbhn.dpuf
It should be re-called that Mbaka’s message of change, which he delivered before the March 28 presidential election, attracted criticisms, especially from the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.
Speaking at the Christ the King Parish, Enugu, during his 20th anniversary mass, attended by thousands of worshippers, including the wife of the Enugu State Governor, Mrs. Monica Ugwuanyi, the cleric said despite all the attacks against him, God continued to protect him because he remained on the side of the truth.
He declared: “I am not tired after 20 years, 20 years of good health; 20 years of miracles from God; 20 years of hard apostolic work; 20 years in the hand of God.
“There was a time they blackmailed me; they were saying such things like ‘Mbaka why? Mbaka this, Mbaka that’, but I have remained in the hand of God.”
Rev-Father-Mbaka
In a special message, entitled, ’20-point agenda,’ Fr. Mbaka said he was praying for President Buhari “that God will protect him so that enemies will not destroy him. I also pray for Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi so that God will not allow occultic men to steal his vision.”
In a brief chat with journalists, the spokesman of the ministry, Maximus Ugwuoke said blackmail and unnecessary criticisms had rather strengthened the cleric.
According to him: “Those who are saying he should stay out of politics are misguided. It is part of the role of priests. So, they are merely trying to cow him down but I can tell you that Fr. Mbaka is not somebody to be intimidated; the more they do this, the more he is strengthened.
“In these past years, you can see how God had vindicated him; you can see his prophetic message before the general elections; at a time, he was repeating that prophecy even in the face of threat to his life. So, today, we are celebrating victory against enemies of truth.”
President Buhari in a statement by a Senior aide on Media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, President Buhari said “Father Mbaka is a great priest who was not afraid to speak truth to power, even at the cost of his own life or being hated by leaders in power.”
According to the statement, “Mbaka was a remarkable example that religious leaders are the conscience and moral compass of the society.”
The statement further stated that the priest “rose to the occasion to add his voice in support of good governance and identify with ordinary Nigerians in the face of despair and uncertain future.”
It also explained that adding “one’s voice to make one’s country better has nothing to do with politics”, and that as the “conscience of the nation”, religious leaders cannot afford to be aloof or indifferent to the miseries of the people.”
According to the statement, President said “though honest opinions attract hostility from leaders detached from reality”, history would be kind to Father Mbaka for courageously speaking truth to power, even at great risks.
President Buhari, who said he is “overwhelmed by Mbaka’s sincerity and patriotism” prayed to God to grant the Priest more good health, long life and wisdom in the service of humanity, adding that he is a fountain of inspiration to all Nigerians.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/ive-been-strengthened-by-blackmailers-rev-fr-mbaka/#sthash.fpoCFbhn.dpuf
Soldiers of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper, arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local
government area.
Family sources said the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady, whose husband was said to have traveled, they demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them. After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
Soldiers
of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa
West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper,
arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female
victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local government area.
Family sources told Vanguard that the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady whose husband was said to have travelled and demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them.
After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/soldiers-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2-others-in-aba/#sthash.e2IkTOBe.dpuf
The Anambra State president of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Dr. Chris Eluemuno, said
yesterday in an interview with Anambra
Broadcasting Service in Awka that he's not surprised at the way the
appointments of President Buhari is going, saying it shows the
president's
deep rooted hatred for the IgbosVanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local government area.
Family sources told Vanguard that the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady whose husband was said to have travelled and demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them.
After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/soldiers-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2-others-in-aba/#sthash.e2IkTOBe.dpuf
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“I said it during the campaigns that General Buhari does not like Igbo people and it is happening now with all the appointments he has so far made since he came into office on May 29. He appointed five service chiefs and there is no Igbo man, even though Igbo have qualified people to occupy the positions. His party has completed the selection of principal officers in the national assembly and despite the fact that the speaker, Mr. Yakubu Dogara made case to apply the federal character in allocating the offices, the president jettisoned it through his intervention and left Igbo APC lawmakers out.
“He also exhibited his vindictiveness during his recent visit to the United States of America, USA, when he travelled with only governors from his party, leaving out governors from the opposition parties.
“He was also quoted as saying that he would favour those who voted for him and our position is that there is no way the president should expect all Nigerians to vote for him in the last presidential election.That statement contradicted Buhari’s earlier stand that he belonged to everybody and belonged to nobody.”Eluemuno also said that Buhari had no reason to discriminate against the Igbo because Igbonation played prominent roles in the development of Nigeria and should therefore not be discriminated against in the scheme of things.
According to him, apart from the Secretary to the Government of Federation, SGF, the remaining appointments are ministers and board members, which constitutionally must go to all the 36 states of the federation, adding that appointing an Igbo minister would not therefore be a favour to them.
On the president’s threat to probe only the Jonathan administration, Eluemuno said it would amount to witch hunt if he limited it to the immediate past administration, advising that the probe should start from the PDP civilian administration that began 16 years ago with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, who governed for eight years.
Source: Vanguard
Thursday July 30th, 2015
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Soldiers kill kidnapper, arrest 2 others in Aba
By Ugochukwu Alaribe
Aba—Soldiers of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper, arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local government area.
Family sources told Vanguard that the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady whose husband was said to have travelled and demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them.
After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
Aba—Soldiers of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper, arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local government area.
Family sources told Vanguard that the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady whose husband was said to have travelled and demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them.
After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
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Soldiers
of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa
West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper,
arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female
victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local government area.
Family sources told Vanguard that the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady whose husband was said to have travelled and demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them.
After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/soldiers-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2-others-in-aba/#sthash.e2IkTOBe.dpuf
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/soldiers-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2-others-in-aba/#sthash.e2IkTOBe.dpufVanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local government area.
Family sources told Vanguard that the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady whose husband was said to have travelled and demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them.
After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/soldiers-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2-others-in-aba/#sthash.e2IkTOBe.dpuf
Soldiers of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper, arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local
government area.
Family sources said the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady, whose husband was said to have traveled, they demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them. After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
Soldiers of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper, arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local
government area.
Family sources said the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady, whose husband was said to have traveled, they demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them. After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
Soldiers
of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa
West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper,
arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female
victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local government area.
Family sources told Vanguard that the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady whose husband was said to have travelled and demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them.
After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/soldiers-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2-others-in-aba/#sthash.e2IkTOBe.dpuf
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local government area.
Family sources told Vanguard that the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady whose husband was said to have travelled and demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them.
After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested.
- See more at: http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/07/soldiers-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2-others-in-aba/#sthash.e2IkTOBe.dpuf
Soldiers
of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa
West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper,
arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female
victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local
government area.
Family sources said the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady, whose husband was said to have traveled, they demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them. After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested. - See more at: http://www.lailasblog.com/2015/07/soldiers-in-aba-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2.html#sthash.IIGj1Me1.dpuf
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local
government area.
Family sources said the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady, whose husband was said to have traveled, they demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them. After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested. - See more at: http://www.lailasblog.com/2015/07/soldiers-in-aba-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2.html#sthash.IIGj1Me1.dpuf
Soldiers
of the 144 Battalion of the Nigerian Army, stationed at Asa in Ukwa
West local government area of Abia State have shot dead a kidnapper,
arrested two members of his gang, including a lady, and rescued a female
victim.
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local
government area.
Family sources said the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady, whose husband was said to have traveled, they demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them. After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested. - See more at: http://www.lailasblog.com/2015/07/soldiers-in-aba-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2.html#sthash.IIGj1Me1.dpuf
Vanguard gathered that an Aba-based business woman, Mrs. Rita Anaekwe, was last Sunday night abducted at her residence on Anaekwe Street, Umuleta village, Obinkwu in Ukwa West local
government area.
Family sources said the hoodlums gained entry into the house through the back fence and shot dead the family dog before gaining access to the main building.
The sources hinted that when the kidnappers got to the lady, whose husband was said to have traveled, they demanded for cash, gold bracelets and other valuables from the woman which she gave them. After collecting the items, the hoodlums were also said to have demanded for the key of the family’s Nissan Pathfinder Sport Utility Vehicle, SUV, with which they whisked the woman away.
Soldiers of the 144 battalion who were alerted to the incident, trailed the kidnappers to their hideout.
In the ensuing gun duel, one of the kidnappers was reportedly shot dead, while two others, including a female member, was arrested.
A military source said Anaekwe was rescued unhurt, while her vehicle was later recovered by men of the Police Area Command, Aba.
Speaking with journalists, Anaekwe commended the efforts of the soldiers in rescuing her and the vehicle a few hours after the incident.
Commanding Officer of the 144 battalion, Lt. Col. Kasim Umar Sidi, who confirmed the incident, said investigations were ongoing and promised that fleeing members of the gang would soon be arrested. - See more at: http://www.lailasblog.com/2015/07/soldiers-in-aba-kill-kidnapper-arrest-2.html#sthash.IIGj1Me1.dpuf
