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December 2016 at the Imo State University Auditorium, an African ICT pioneer and billionaire businessman, Leo Stan Ekeh held an audience of over 1,000 young undergraduates and young graduates spellbound as he revealed to them the secrets that made him successful in most areas of his life, including; academics, entrepreneurship, family and as a leader.

The occasion is the Imo State University Alumni Association and YUDALA (an online and offline retail shop) organized wealth creation workshop, which had great motivational speakers and life coaches including; Dr. Cally Cussons Anopue, Linus Okorie, etc in attendance.
According to the 60 years old ZINOX Computers CEO, the following qualities are necessary for anyone who wants to be successful as an entrepreneur

1. HONESTY: Telling a story of how he made more than 4.5 Million Dollars in his first few weeks in Nigeria as an ICT entrepreneur, he made it clear that considering the amount of money which he had access to at the time he started off and the fact that most of his clients paid him huge sums of money before he made his supplies, he could have decided to abscond with the monies without making the supplies, because little was known about him by these people.But he kept faith and that was what earned him the trust and huge clientele that he today boasts of.

2. BE HUNGRY FOR SUCCESS: According to him, the major driving force of all successful entrepreneurs is not really the desire to make more money, but the fear of failure or defeat.

3. MARRY A GOOD AND INTELLIGENT WIFE: To drive your success in business, you need a wife who will also be a good thinker, whom you can consult before taking some sensitive decisions. He observed that the reluctance by some men, especially Igbo men about marrying highly intelligent and ambitious women is responsible for the failure of a greater number of such men to grow their businesses beyond average status

4. COMMERCIALIZATION OF PASSION: Even though you can do many things, but it is more advisable for you to engage in those things that give you satisfaction and also make sure you make money out of those things. In his words; "Any passion that does not pay your bills is a waste".

5. STRIVE TO BE THE BEST IN WHATEVER YOU DO: You mustn't start from the things that are known to be very lucrative, as everything can be lucrative and you can actually become a bilionaire from selling groundnuts. In his words; "If you start off selling apple, target becoming the best apple seller around. The same strategies and passion with which you sold apples and it worked well, you can as well sell computers and become very successful in it.

6. VALUE TIME: Using his experience at a meeting of his town union in Lagos, which he attended when he was still a young boy, he advised upcoming entrepreneurs not to allow any minute of their time to be wasted on things that are not productive. You must work with the mindset that any time wasted, is money wasted. Only be at places that are beneficial to your businesses or dreams. He also advised against one living beyond his means and living ostentatious lifestyle. He squealed that there is a billionaire in Imo State who is considered one of the wealthiest men in the State, who owes banks about 80 Billion Naira. He told his bewildered audience that to service such debt, the billionaire will need to be paying the banks about 200 Million Naira every month as interest.

7. INVEST IN THE FUTURE: Describing himself as a researcher on the future, the ICT entrepreneur whose son owns YUDALA and his first daughter the country distributor of TECNO, INFINIT and other smart phones, lectures that any entrepreneur must have an eye on the future and be able to direct his or her investments in such a way that he will remain in business no matter the vagaries of technology and the economy.

8. YOU MUST BE A FIGHTER: Telling a story of how he fought hard to win a contract from INEC for the supply of computers and other machines needed for the conduct of the 2007 and 2011 elections, he informed his audience that he had to throw in huge sums of money, time, energy and even at the risk of his own life to get the contract which the INEC commissioner at the time had already planned to award to a Chinese company, Leo Stan informed his audience that an entrepreneur must be ready to take risks and not run away from challenges.

9. DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS INTERESTS: It is important for an entrepreneur to have more than one business interest, as there could be a crisis in one area of his or her business, and that may spell an end to his wealth.

10. INVEST WISELY: He assured his audience that there is no better way to remain economically afloat than saving whatever monies you make. He recommended investment in real estate  as one of the safest ways to save money. However, one does not need to keep concentrating his or her real estate investments in one area of the country as there could be problem. He also advised against investment in lands, as anything can happen.
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The whistle blowing policy of the Federal Government is paying off positively as the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission today stormed a residential building in the 7th Floor of a four - bedroom apartment at Osborne Towers located at 16, Osborne road Ikoyi, Lagos, where a humongous find of foreign currencies and Naira notes to the tune of $43.4m, £27,800 and N23.2m was uncovered.

The operation followed a whistle blower's confidential alert received by the Commission's Lagos office this morning regarding some noticed suspicious movement of bags in and out of a particular apartment in the building. According to the source, the movers of the bags, make believe that they bring in bags of clothes.

Another source who is conversant with the apartment of interest indicated that a woman usually appeared on different occassions with Ghana Must Go bags. " She comes looking haggard, with dirty clothes but her skin didn't quite match her outward appearance, perhaps a disguise", the source said.

On getting to the building, operatives met the entrance door locked. Inquiries from the guards at the gate explained that nobody resides in the apartment, but some persons come in and out once in a while. In compliance with the magisterial order contained in the warrant, the EFCC used minimum force to gain entrance into the apartment.

Monies were found in two of the four bedroom apartment. Further probe of the wardrobe by operatives in one of the rooms, was found to be warehousing three fire proof cabinents disguisedly hidden behind wooden panels of the wardrobe. Upon assessing the content of the cabinets, neatly arranged US Dollars, Pound Sterling and some Naira notes in sealed wrappers.

Preliminary findings indicate that the funds are suspected to be proceeds of unlawful activity. 

The facility is said to be owned by Osborne Towers Resident Association.

Investigations are ongoing.




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Gentlemen of the Press, 
I am delighted to address you this afternoon in my first media briefing since assumption of duty on 3rdApril, 2017 as the 32nd Commissioner of Police, Imo State. As you are already aware, I took over from CP Fredrick TaiwoLakanu, fdc now Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Federal Operations, FHQ Abuja whose friendship and leadership facilitated a smooth handover ceremony. I commend him for the professional service he rendered to the people of Imo State and promise to build on his legacies. On behalf of the Officers and men of Imo State Command, we wish AIG Fredrick TaiwoLakanu, fdc the best of luck in his new assignment.
2. Shortly after taking over on the 3rd of April, 2017, I had to travel to Abuja to attend the Inspector-General of Police Conference with very Senior Police Officers and all Commissioners of Police in the federation which held on the 5th of April, 2017. The Inspector-General of Police IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, NPM, mni re-emphasized the fundamental imperatives of his administration which include robust fight against violent crime, focus on intelligence led policing, quick and timely response to distress calls and Community engagement. I came back to Imo State on 09/04/2017 and fully resumed duties on Monday 10/04/2017.
3. As a Police Officer, I have in the course of my service to the Nation functioned in various capacities in different Commands and Formations. I intend to explore the prospects and experiences of the past to bring about good policing services to the people of Imo State. I have therefore come to Imo State with tremendous goodwill, open hands and mind, willingness to work, partner with all Imo Citizens/residents to ensure we make Imo State safer, more secure, better and prosperous.
4. On the 10th of April, 2017, I held a meeting with all the heads of Departments, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Team Commanders in Imo State Command. We are collectively resolved that our mission in this new journey shall be “TO REDUCE CRIME AND ENHANCE SAFETY AND SECURITY IN IMO STATE”. This State of being shall not only enable Imolites go about their lawful businesses without fear of any molestation but also enable the business of Government and private Sector thrive without security encumbrances. Accordingly, we shall
i. Provide qualitative police service to the people of Imo State.
ii. Fight serious crimes of armed robbery, Kidnapping, Cultism and other violent social disorders with renewed vigour, strength and commitment.
iii. Partner with other Security Agencies and Non-State actors in a professional and transparent manner in this journey.
iv. Build a positive bridge between the Police and Traditional Rulers, Local Government Administrators, Imo Security Network, Imo Community Watch and Community Vigilante Groups. 
v. Respect the rights of the citizens.
vi. Abhor corruption and corrupt tendencies.
5. Operationally, we shall adopt high visibility policing method. Policemen must not only be on patrol but must be seen to be on patrol. We shall develop and implement a Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) that will enhance coordination to distress management and consequently reduce response time. High visibility policing will give the citizenry psychological assurances besides the physical certainty. This methodology requires enormous manpower for strategic deployment.
6. We have reviewed our personnel deployment profile in order to recover wastages from unauthorized deployments. Accordingly
i. All PMF personnel and conventional Policemen deployed to persons not entitled and without approval from the Inspector-General of Police shall be withdrawn immediately. 
ii. Area Commanders/DPOS have been directed to reduce office deployment by 40% so as to enhance operational deployment.
iii. Weekend patrols to be undertaken by Police personnel who work in offices has been reintroduced to complement operational deployments.
iv. The Command Monitoring Unit is being reinvigorated to ensure effective monitoring, evaluation and implementation of the road map.
5. I wish to commend the Executive Governor of Imo State His Excellency OwelleRochasOkorocha who received me in audience yesterday 11/04/2017 while on a Courtesy visit. His Excellency’s passion for the noble course of peace and security in Imo State is very reassuring and forms the impetus for this drive. The Police Command benefited from His Excellency’s wise counsel during the Courtesy visit and we assure him that all his observations/suggestions/Commendation are well taken.
6. I also wish to salute the courage of all the officers and men of the Command who have giventheir All for the successes we have recorded. It is not over until it is over. 
7. The Task ahead of us is daunting but not impossible. In realization of the fact that we cannot do it alone, we shall partner other Security Agencies, the Media, Civil Society, Market Organizations, Tertiary Institutions, Corporate entities and the general public in our quest for a safer Imo State.
8. In the last one week the Command has continued its onslaught against undesirable elements in Imo State and this strategic offensive yielded moderate results:-

8.1.ARREST OF SUSPECTS/RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIM/RECOVERY OF FIREARMS/AMMUNITION:-
SUSPECTS: (1) CHINEDU IMO ‘M’ OF NDIAWA ARONDIZUOGU (RING LEADER OF THE GANG-NOW DECEASED)
(2) UCHE OBIOHA ‘M’ 57YRS OF NDE-ANICHE IKPEANYI ARO-NDIZUOGU ONUIMO L.G.A
(3) ANAYO OTI KALU MUSA aka GENERAL
(4) OKPAU UGONMA ‘F’ 24YRS OF AKOEME OHIAUCHU ARONDIZUOGU
(5) EMMANUEL CHIKA IHEMENA ‘M’ OF ARO-NDIZOGU
EXHIBITS RECOVERED: (i) THREE (3) AK 47 RIFLES 
(ii) FIFTEEN (15) AK 47 MAGAZINES LOADED WITH AMMUNITION
(ii) ONE SHORT LOCALLY MADE 
DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL 
(iv) ONE BLACK TOYOTA COROLLA WITH REG. NO. AAA-308-BP BELONGING TO THE VICTIM
On the 03/04/2017, one Ben Kpaduwa ‘m’ of IsialaMbano L.G.A was kidnapped at Anara Town, IsialaMbano, LGA by unidentified armed men. Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Command swiftly pursued the hoodlums to IkpaOkorie in NdibechukwuAroNdizuogu in Onuimo LGA but they escaped deep into the forest. The house of one of the gang members one ChukwuemekaObidike aka “OnyeAnamaraekwe” was condoned and searched and the above exhibits arms and ammunitions were recovered. One UgonwaOkparawho claimed to be wife of the kidnap gang was arrested for interrogation. In furtherance of Police operations on 04/04/2017 the kidnap gang was traced to NdiawaAroNdizuogu in Ideato North LGA where they engaged the police in a shoot out. One Chinedu Imo ‘m’ of NdiawaAroNdizuoguIdeato North LGA, suspected to be a gang member sustained injuries while one Emmanuel Chika Ihemena was arrested with victim’s black Toyota Corrola car. The victim, Ben Kpaduwa was rescued on 04/04/2017. The injured gang member, Chinedu Imo was taken to the hospital for treatment where he was confirmed dead.
Further investigation led to the arrest of one AnayoOtiKalu Musa aka “General” identified to be member of the kidnap gang responsible for the kidnap of one MrsEbi Tina aka (Nwanyiocha) at Oguta in December, 2016. He was arrested was arrested with locally made shart gun. Investigation is still ongoing.
8.2. ARREST OF SUSPECTS IN CASE OF KIDNAPPING:-
SUSPECTS: (1) LUKE JOSHUA ‘M’ 29YRS NATIVE OF FAWARE IN GHIRE L.G.A. ADAMAWA STATE
(2) HARUNA AJI ‘M’ 29YRS NATIVE OF MBANGAN YADA LGA OF ADAMAWA STATE BOTH RESIDING AT IHIAGWA, OWERRI WEST LGA.
Following the kidnap of Rev. OchembaChibuzo on his way back from his building site along Avu Layout Port Harcourt Road by four armed men on 29/03/2017, the above named suspects were arrested by operatives of the Command on 01/04/2017 for their involvement in the kidnap and victim rescued unhurt. Investigation is still ongoing and efforts are being made to apprehend two other fleeing members of the gang.
8.3. ARREST OF SUSPECT INVOLVED IN KIDNAPPING:-
SUSPECT: GODSTIME IKECHUKWU OKOROAFOR M’ AKA BISHOP 37YRS FROM UMUNOHA MBAITOLI L.G.A. (DECEASED)
EXHIBIT RECOVERED: ONE BLACK LEXUS JEEP WITH REG NO. RBC-750-ET
Following the kidnap of one Chris Ohuruzor ‘m’ 33yrs of AmucheNjaba L.G.A. and one ASP Christopher Obi attached to Orlu Police Division on the 26/03/2017 by one of the most notorious/ wanted kidnap kingpin, operatives of the Command on information swung into action and trailed the suspectGodstimeIkechukwuOkorafor to his hide-out at OgbosisiOwerri/Onitsha Road, Anambra state where he was arrested with a black Lexus jeep. The suspect died in the hospital while taking treatment as a result of injuries sustained while attempting to escape from the Lexus jeep; he however made useful statements to the police confessing to have carried out series of kidnap activities within the State and its suburbs. Suspect also disclosed other members of his gang currently at large. Efforts are being made to track them while investigation is ongoing.
8.4. ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY/KIDNAPPING SUSPECTS/RESCUED OF VICTIM AND RECOVERY ARMS AND AMMUNITONS AND OTHER EXHIBITS:-
SUSPECTS: (1) ANAYO OTI KALU MUSA aka GENERAL ‘M’ 32YRS OF EGWE VILLAGE OGUTA
(2) CHUKWUNONYE NWANEBO alias CHINA ‘M’ 29YRS OF UMUELE AMAZANO NJABA L.G.A
(3) CHIGOZIE AJUBI ‘M’ 30YRS OF OBIJUJU AKABO OGUTA
(4) CHIDIEBERE NWOKENZE ‘M’ 31YRS OF UMUELE AAZANO NJABA L.G.A
VICTIM RESCUED: MRS. TINA EBI ‘F’ OF NO. 27 ENUGU ROAD OGUTA L.G.A
EXHIBITS RECOVERED: (I) ONE AMERICAN BROWNIE PISTOL NO. NAF 0586 WITH SIX (6) ROUNDS OF AMMUNITION LOADED IN ITS MAGAZINE
(II) FIVE (5) PIECES OF MASTER KEYS
(III) FIVE (5) ASSORTED HANDSETS
(IV) SCREW DRIVER AND SPANNER
The above named suspects were arrested on 04/04/2017 for their involvement in a case of armed robbery of one Jamiu Mohammed of Bakery Quarters Oguta Imo State. However, investigation futher revealed that the first suspect AnayoOtiKalu Musa aka General ‘m’ 32yrs was connected with the kidnap of one Mrs. Tina Ebi ‘f’ of No. 27 Enugu Road Oguta that occurred on 16/12/2016 in which he escaped and other members of his gang were arrested and charged to court.
8.5. RESCUE OF KIDNAPPED VICTIM:-
VICTIM RESCUED: CHIBUZOR IHEME ‘M’ OF UMUNYEM VILLAGE IN NKWERRE L.G.A.
EXHIBITS RECOVERED: ONE NISSAN TITAN TRUCK WITH REG. NO. ABUJA KUJ 528
Following a tip-off received on 01/04/2017 from UmunakaUgiri in IsialaMbano L.G.A. that one notorious kidnap kingpin KosiemeOnyenze ‘m’ of same village came home in company strange faces, police swung into action, the hoodlums on sighting operatives of the Command took to their heels, a well-coordinated search was conducted and the above named victim who was kidnapped on 31/03/2017 was rescued unhurt and his vehicle recovered. Investigation is on and efforts are on to track down members of the kidnap syndicate.
8.6. ARMED ROBBERY/CULTISM:-
SUSPECT: KELECHUKWU EDOZIE UKA aka ‘BRIEF CASE’
The above named suspect who has been on the wanted list of the Command for his involvement in several cases of armed robbery/cultism was arrested on 09/04/2017. He has been a thorn in the flesh of innocent Imolites.
8.7. ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS/RECOVERY OF EXHIBIT:-
SUSPECTS: (1) AGUSI UCHE
(2) ANSELEM ODIDIKA ALL OF ETITI OKABIA IN ORSU L.G.A
EXHIBIT RECOVERED: ONE AMERICAN MADE PISTOL
The above named suspects were arrested at UmuhuOkabia in Orsu L.G.A on 07/04/2017 for armed robbery. Suspects have made useful statements confessing to the crime and they will be charged to court soon.
8.8. ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT/ RECOVERY OF EXHIBIT:-
SUSPECT: IBEDE HENRY ‘M’ 22YRS OF OTEDMANK WARRI DELTA STATE
EXHIBIT RECOVERED: ONE LOCALLY MADE BERRETA PISTOL
On the 25/03/2017 operatives of the Command while on routine patrol at UmuokparaNsu in Ehime Mbano L.G.A. arrested the above named suspect while trying to rob an innocent citizen. On sighting the police operatives, other members of his gang took to their heels. Suspect has made useful statement to the police confessing to the crime and efforts are on top gear to track down the fleeing members of the gang. Investigation is still ongoing and suspect would be charged to court soonest..
8.9. ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS/RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE:-
SUSPECTS: (1) IBRAHIM ABDULAHI ‘M’ 35YRS
(2) MOHAMMED ALIYU ‘M’ 35YRS
(3) GABRIEL SAMUEL ‘M’ 33YRS
(4) SANI TANIMU
EXHIBIT RECOVERED: ONE HONDA ACCORD WITH REG. NO. OGE-375- AR
Ibrahim Abdulahi ‘m’ was arrested for his involvement in a robbery incident that occurred at Nekede Old Road on 14/01/2017 where one Mrs. Okonya Kennedy Uche was dispossessed of her Honda Accord car with Reg. No. OGE 375 AR on gunpoint. However, following a painstaking investigation, operatives of the Command trailed the other suspects to different locations in Nassarawa and Plateau States respectively where the said vehicle was subsequently recovered. 

8.10. IMPERSONATION(FAKE ARMY OFFICERS):-
SUSPECTS: (1) KINGSLEY INYANG ‘M’ FROM AKWA IBOM STATE
(2) EDET OKON ‘M’ FROM AKWA IBOM STATE
(3)VICTOR AKPAN ‘M’ FROM AKWA IBOM STATE
EXHIBITS RECOVERED: (1) TWO PAIRS OF ARMY CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS
(2) A PAIR OF ARMY CAMOUFLAGE 
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(3) ONE ARMY CAMOUFLAGE CAP
(4) ONE COMPAQ 610 LAPTOP
(5) BLACK MILLITARY POLO SHIRT
(6) ONE WHITE MILLITARY POLO SHIRT, (7) ONE AVOFENG WALKIE-TALKIE
(8) ONE METAL DETECTOR
(9) APPLICANTS FILE AND QUESTION PAPERS
(10) FOUR WALKIE-TALKIE CHARGERS
(11) TWO HORSE WHIP
(12) ONE ORL STANDING FAN
(13) ONE DAGGER AND ONE ARMY BELT
(14) ONE BLUE SOLAR LAMP
The above named suspects who specialize in defrauding unsuspecting applicants wishing to join the Nigerian Army were arrested on 04/04/2017 at AmakohiaUbiin Owerri West L.G.A. following a tip-off. Investigation revealed that the affected candidates were ignorantly mandated by the suspects to pay the sum of eight thousand naira (N8, 000.00) and seventy thousand naira N70, 000.00) for medical tests and recruitment/training exercises respectively. Suspects are currently undergoing interrogation and will be charged to court soon. 
8.11. TRICYCLE SNATCHERS:-
SUSPECTS: (1) CHIJINDU OFILI ‘M’ 32YRS OF ILLAH DELTA STATE (DISMISSED POLICE OFFICER)
(2) AMAFOR CHIDI ‘M’ 34YRS OF ACHARA UMUAKA NJABA L.G.A
EXHIBITS RECOVERED: THREE (3) TRICYCLES (KEKE)
The above named suspects who specialize in drugging unsuspecting tricycle operators (keke riders) and snatching their tricycles from them were arrested on 24/03/2017 at Orji in Owerri North L.G.A. following a tip-off. Investigation further revealed that the tricycles were snatched from Obigbo in Rivers State and brought down to Imo State. Investigation in ongoing and suspects would be charged to court soon. 
8.12. ARREST OF STEALING SUSPECTS:-
SUSPECT: (1) SHETIMA MOHAMMED ‘M’ OF KANO STATE
(2) MOKAN JONAH PHILIP ‘M’ OF ADAMAWA STATE
(3) UZOUKWU ODINAKA ‘M’ OF OBODO AMAIMO IN IKEDURU L.G.A.

The above named suspects were arrested on the 26/03/2017 while stealing long span aluminium roofing sheets and alumaco frames from the newly constructed school building at Amaimo Central School. Investigation is still on and suspects would be charged to court soon. 
8.13. CHILD STEALING: ARREST OF SUSPECTS/RECOVERY OF CHILD:-
SUSPECT: (1) CHIBUEZE NWAOZUZU ‘M’ OF AMAIGBO IN NWANGELE L.G.A.
(2) COMFORT UMUNNAKWE ‘F’ OF OLD NEKEDE ROAD
VICTIM RESCUED: CHINECHEREM ANORUO ‘M’ 6YRS OF AMAIGBO IN NWANGELE L.G.A.
EXHIBIT RECOVERED: EIGHTY-THREE THOUSAND (N83, 000.00) NAIRA
Following a report received of a missing 6yrs old child ChinecheremAnoruo ‘m’, ChibuezeNwaozuzu ‘m’ was arrested for his involvement. Suspect made useful statements to the police confessing to the crime stating that he stole the child and sold the child to one Comfort Umunnakwe ‘f’ for the sum of two hundred thousand (N200, 000.00) naira. Comfort has been arrested and the stolen child recovered from her. The sum of eighty-three thousand (83, 000.00) naira being part of the proceeds of the sale of the child was also recovered from ChibuezeNwaozuzu. Investigation is ongoing and suspects would be charged to court accordingly. 
8.14. ARREST OF CULTIST
SUSPECT: OBICHUKWU OBIJI ‘M’ 
EXHIBIT RECOVERED: ONE LOCALLY MADE SHOT GUN
The above named suspect who claimed to be a renounced cultist was arrested on 09/04/2017 along UzoMmiri road Nekede in possession of a locally made short gun. Investigation is ongoing and suspect will be charged accordingly.
8.15. ARREST OF CULTIST/MURDER SUSPECT
SUSPECT: TOCHI CHILAKA ‘M’ AKA TOSHIBA 
EXHIBITS RECOVERED: (I) ONE (1) LOCALLY MADE DOUBLE BARREL PISTOL
(II) TWO (2) LIVE CATRIDGES
(III) ONE (1) BLACK MACHETE
(IV) UNDISCLOSED SUM OF MONEY
(V) ONE (1) YELLOW PARSUN GENERATOR
(VI) ONE (1) WHITE 24” INCHES LG TV

The above named suspect was arrested by operatives of the Command on 15/03/2017 at Akwakuma in Owerri Norh LGA where luck ran out on him after he had robbed one Franca Edom ‘f’ at gun point of undisclosed sum of money. He is a rusticated student of Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education; a member of the Black Axe Confraternity and a notorious criminal who has been on the wanted list of the Police Command. He has made useful statements to the Police confessing to have been involved in many criminal activities in the state including arm robbery, burglary/stealing as well as other drug related offences. He is also responsible for the murder of one Chinedu Stephen Akagha ‘m’ 35years who was shot to death by two armed men opposite Chibyke Filling Station, Akwakuma in November, 2016. 

SUMMARY OF ARRESTS MADE:
Kidnapping = 10
Kidnapped victims rescued = 5
Armed Robbery = 12
Cultism = 2
Impersonation (Fake Army Officers) = 3
Tricycle Snatchers = 2
Child Stealing = 2
Stealing = 3
No. of Vehicle recovered = Four (4) vehicles and Three (3) Tricycles.
No. of Arms/Ammunition recovered = Three (3) AK 47 rifles, Two (2) American made pistols, Two (2) locally made pistols and a catchment of ammunition.

CONCLUSION:
Gentlemen of the Press, let me at this juncture use this opportunity to advise parents and guardians to educate and warn their children/wards of the ugly consequences of indulging in crime while urging the good and law abiding people of the State to support and cooperate with the Police in achieving a relatively peaceful and secure Imo State.

Happy Easter to all of us









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The Governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha, has accused his predecessor, Ikedi Ohakim, of spending over N16b during the 2011 gubernatorial contest in the state.

Okorocha alleged that Ohakim spent the whooping sum to manipulate the electoral process six years ago but unfortunately for the ex governor the people rejected him.

At a press conference in Owerri, the state capital on Monday, Okorocha, claimed that despite the over N16b the then governor lavished to sway the electoral process in his favor, he was floored by him.

Okorocha claimed that he had never spent a dime to win election before, insisting that he did not spend any money to win the 2011 and 2015 governorship elections in the state, respectively .

He equally alleged that his predecessor did not do enough to uplift the face of the state capital.

According to him, before his swearing in ceremony in 2011, Owerri, was in a bad and unfortunate state.

The governor said "before my swearing in, Owerri was a shadow of itself. You will be ashamed to drive a visitor from America around the city. Only two traffic lights were working, that was only when the President is visiting".

Okorocha boasted that he had done better than Ohakim and all other past governors of the state put together, including the military governors.

According to him "I have built more roads than all the past governors put together. I have built more roads than all of them. I have built more hospitals than all of them. Before 2011, there were just eleven hospitals, all of them were bungalows, but today I have built 27 general hospitals ".

Okorocha, disclosed that he had spent N7b in the building of the first phase of Sam Mbakwe international cargo airport, Owerri, adding that when completed, the state would become an investment hub of the country.

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Big Brother Naija winner, Efe Ejeba, arrived Nigeria on Monday night and attended his first ever press conference at the Wheatbaker Hotel in Ikoyi on Tuesday morning.
The 23-year-old rapper was announced as a new Payporte Brand Ambassador alongside Bisola, the first runner up of the TV Reality Show. PREMIUM TIMES had a chat with the latest millionaire in town at the event where he spoke about his plans and his experience in the Big Brother Naija house.

PT: How do you feel winning Big Brother Nigeria?
Efe: I feel blessed and I am full of gratitude to everyone who voted for me and supported me throughout my stay in the Big Brother Naija competition. I was simply living my life and having fun in the house. I was totally oblivious of the fact that I was receiving so much love outside of the house. I am happy winning but I feel that real success is measured by how many lives I can touch.

PT: Do you think you did anything different that set you apart from your fellow contestants?
Efe: I really did things different. Everyone came to win but I was just myself while some came with strategies, which we got to find out later. I feel I represent the average Nigerian youth in the house.

PT: How did it feel like to be locked up in a particular place for 78 days?
EFE: It was crazy but I was not worried because I was there for the money. I said if it was 90 days I didn’t care because I was out to win. They say we wouldn’t use our phones and I told them that they could even keep my phone for two years. I was never tired of staying in the BBNaija house.

PT: How would you describe your experience in the house?
Efe: Its funny that in a place where we expect a lot of immorality, I became more disciplined.  I didn’t think I would ordinarily have fitted into the Big Brother House because I am not posh but I was proven wrong. When I got into the BBnaija house I realised that I was a bit different from other housemates. I was not just playing for the camera, so, when I was angry or happy I showed it. As time went by, I began believing that I would actually win the show.

PT: How did you cope with your fellow housemates?
Efe: I learnt tolerance and learnt that some people may have great personalities but still exhibit some unacceptable behaviour. I learnt that I needed to compromise and relate with these set of people despite their flaws. I lived in a confined space and several people invaded my space. I couldn’t keep them aside because of certain things they did, so I looked beyond their flaws and embraced their positive side.

PT: You were always placed on eviction every week.
Efe: I’m overwhelmed by this win because I grew up feeling like people didn’t love me and it turned out to be my strong point. I don’t try to be nice to people because I know what people think about me anyway. When I was in school, I was way ahead in class and people felt threatened by my young age. So, every week, I knew that I would be nominated for eviction and that was why I was ready to die just to win the head of house task. I didn’t believe in anyone winning the head of house task to save me aside from myself. So, when it came to those tasks I gave it my all.

PT: Some people think that Tboss’ infamous chat with you in the BBNaija house counted against her. Recall her telling you that if she won the show, she would splash N25 million in a week. Your reaction was simply priceless…
Efe: I was stunned when she told me that she would finish N25 million in a week. I though within myself that, “Me I ready die put for N25m but you say you fit spend am in one week. So wetin you come they do for the house na? You dey block oda people space na.” The biggest irony of the house was that the younger ones knew how to manage their actions but the older ones just said it as it came.

PT: What are your thoughts on the Kemen and the Tboss episode?
Efe: Based on logistics, my people say I no dey diplomatic so I won’t comment on the matter.

PT: Your fans in Jos say you never recognised them while you were in the house?
Efe: I am very proud to be have been born and raised in Jos; we all know how Jos has blessed a lot of people in the Nigerian entertainment industry. I say it all the time that if I was born and raised in Warri, I won’t have been this disciplined. I spoke a lot of Pidgin English in the house but don’t be deceived I also speak English very well.

PT: You have clearly become an overnight sensation. Have you been told that so many Nigerian celebrities threw their weight behind you while you were in the Big brother House?
Efe: I am so grateful to a lot of people including Governor Okowa of Delta State. I heard he threw his weight behind me. I was also told that comedian; I Go Dye dropped N1 million for my campaign team. When I called him, he ended my call and called me back. We spoke for hours. I am also grateful to Ali Baba, Akpororo and so many Nigerian celebrities whom I had never met but stood behind me. I hear my family house in Warri can now be likened to a tourist centre because of the number of people who have thronged our home to congratulate my parents.

PT: Do you regret any of your actions in the house?
Efe: The only regret I have is drinking. I heard my mum is upset with me. So, I apologise to her for drinking so much in the BBNaija house.

PT: What will become of your affair with Mavis now that you are out of the Big Brother Naija house?
Efe: Based on logistics, what we had in the house was great, but she has a boyfriend. I was physically attracted to her and that was why I was close to her in the house.

PT: Are you hooked?
Efe: No I am single.

PT: But there is a picture of you and a certain lady in NYSC uniform making the round on social media. She is rumoured to be your fiancée.
Efe: No, it’s a photoshop

PT: Where will you be based now?
Efe: I relocated to Lagos in 2015. So, I will be based in Lagos.

PT: Will you consider a career in comedy?
Efe: No, I’m not a comedian. My life may be funny but I don’t think my stories are funny.

PT: So, what’s the next step for you?
Efe: It will be more about my music because music is my first love. I have realised that my brand is way bigger than music, so I will definitely explore different areas. If I receive any movie offer, the money must make sense. I don’t feel I know how to act and that was my biggest frustration in the Big Brother House.

PT: Do you have any songs to your credit?
Efe: Yes, I have an EP titled Lagos on ITunes, Amazon and Spotify.

PT: How do you intend to give back to your immediate community?
Efe: I love getting involved in things/projects that I am emotionally attached to. Growing up, potable water was very difficult to come by so I plan to erect a manual borehole in my immediate community in Jos and in Warri. I also hope to assist as much people as I can in the entertainment industry.

PT: Olamide tweeted that he will love to work on a music project with you.
Efe: I felt very grateful that Olamide Baddo reached out to me and promised to work with me. When I meet him, I will twale for him. Based on logistics, no be lie.

-Premium Times


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