Chieftains of the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) have converged on Kaduna to deliberate ahead of the 2023 elections on how to collaborate with the Afenifere and Ohanaeze on peaceful coexistence.
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The ACF at the meeting cautioned its members to stay clear of speaking about and any candidate for the 2023 presidential election.
The Forum said that as the race to the 2023 general election begins, its members will be subjected to questions from outsiders as to which candidate the ACF will endorse.
The ACF Chairman, Audu Ogbe said at the National Executive Council (INEC) meeting on Wednesday, that members were advised that their answer to such question should always be, “ACF is not a political party to endorse any candidate”.
We’ve taken war to bandits’ hideouts: Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army on Wednesday attributed the successes in military operations to its new strategy of taking the war to bandits and insurgents’ enclaves.
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The army spokesman, Onyema Nwachukwu, in Abuja on Wednesday, said that the Chief of Army Staff Faruk Yahaya introduced the strategy on the assumption of duty.
“Also, worthy of mention is the fact that troops’ morale and fighting spirit has been reinvigorated, coupled with the new war strategy employed by the military which seeks to swiftly take the war to the enclave of insurgents and bandits.
“These have yielded huge operational successes over time, which we are consolidating upon with sustained operational engagements,” Mr Nwachukwu said.
Family Of Slain Police Officer Seeks IGP Intervention
The family of slain Inspector Michael Adama has called on the inspector-general of police, IGP Alkali Baba, to investigate the murder of their son, who was killed while on duty in Enugu State.
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Speaking to LEADERSHIP in Abuja on behalf of the family and youths of Ette community, Enugu State, where late Adama hailed from, Comrade Dennis Ewaoche said the situation surrounding the murder of Inspector Adama and the subsequent act of cover-up by his colleague, called for questioning.
He said late Adama, who until his death was a serving police officer under the anti-kidnapping unit of the Nigerian Police Force, Enugu Command, was allegedly shot and killed at new market axis in Enugu by on January 21, 2022 by his colleague, Inspector Chidi.
Police arrest three suspected kidnappers after victim escaped in Delta
Police Operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Agbarho Community, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
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The operation was led by the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, CSP Samuel Ogwa.
The kidnap suspects include Godstime Rufus, Stanley Efeme and Davidson Esiso.
The suspects were arrested after their victim escaped in the process of transferring him to another vehicle along Esiso street.
The victim reported the matter to the Police, leading to the arrest of one of the suspects, Godstime Rufus.
The Delta State Police Command confirmed the report in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe.
Saraki declares intention to run for president in 2023
Former President of the Senate, Bukola Saraki, has declared his intention to run for president in 2023.
Saraki, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, made this known via his official Facebook page,
He wrote, “Earlier today, I replied to a follower of mine on Twitter who, like thousands of you, has been clamouring for a united front to #RescueNigeria.
“As we prepare for the journey ahead, I hope we can all join hands to get the ticket of our great party, PDP, and build a nation that works for all of us.
“Join me to make our communities safer and provide real opportunities for you and your families. I have a strong record of delivering and experience in making tough decisions.
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