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I’ll support Tinubu again, he saved me when Obasanjo buried me alive – Asari Dokubo
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, on Tuesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu saved him from the fury of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo. Dokubo said Tinubu’s intervention saved him when Obasanjo buried him alive. He spoke while appearing on Arise TV’s Morning Show, where he recounted his relationship with Tinubu, which dates back to the
I’ll support Tinubu again, he saved me when Obasanjo buried me alive – Asari Dokubo
Former Niger Delta militant leader, Asari Dokubo, on Tuesday disclosed that President Bola Tinubu saved him from the fury of ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Dokubo said Tinubu’s intervention saved him when Obasanjo buried him alive.
He spoke while appearing on Arise TV’s Morning Show, where he recounted his relationship with Tinubu, which dates back to the military era.
According to Dokubo: “I supported Mr. President because I knew him before he became senator, president, and, God willing, I will also know him when he ceases to be president. But this is not about me or Tinubu; it’s about my people.
“When I’m speaking about my people, take me out of the way; I’m an individual. My relationship with Tinubu was very robust, and at all times, the benefit I derived from that relationship was one-way traffic, which was from Tinubu alone.
“His coming out for the presidency was the only time I was able to pay him back, and I did. If he comes out tomorrow, I will still do it because, at the time, Obasanjo buried me alive, but he stood by me. I won’t forget in a hurry.”
I’ll support Tinubu again, he saved me when Obasanjo buried me alive – Asari Dokubo
Troops dismantle notorious kidnapping syndicate in Taraba
The Commander of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, Taraba State, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has said the fight against terrorism remains one of the top priorities of the military. He said the troops will make every effort to ensure the safety and protection of the lives and property of the good
Troops dismantle notorious kidnapping syndicate in Taraba
The Commander of the 6 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Jalingo, Taraba State, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, has said the fight against terrorism remains one of the top priorities of the military.
He said the troops will make every effort to ensure the safety and protection of the lives and property of the good people of the state and Nigerians at large.
Uwa, who stated this in a statement made available to journalists in the state on Thursday, while announcing the giant strides made by the troops of the command, urged the general public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the relevant law enforcement agencies.
The statement, which was signed on his behalf by the acting spokesperson of the command, Captain Oni Olubodunde, said the troops have again succeeded in dismantling a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing parts of Jalingo and Lau local government councils of the state.
The suspects, who according to him were apprehended on October 22, 2024, during a raid at a local hotel in the Mayo Dassa area of Jalingo metropolis where they were hiding, are Ali Idi and Haruna Umar.
“Acting on an intelligence report, the first two suspects, identified as Ali Idi and Haruna Umar, were apprehended on 22 October 2024 during a raid at a local hotel in the Mayo Dassa area of Jalingo metropolis where they were hiding.
“A search of their mobile phones revealed incriminating evidence, including a photograph showing Haruna brandishing an AK-47 rifle alongside another individual at a yet-to-be-identified location,” he stated.
Further investigations were also said to have led to the discovery that the gang’s hideout was at Kona Mountain in Jalingo council, where additional members of the syndicate were believed to be camped.
The troops, who also announced the arrest of the leader of another gang identified as Dahiru Idi, a.k.a. (Yellow), said upon interrogation, he confessed to the recent kidnapping of three individuals, from whom a ransom of 6 million Naira was extorted before their release.
“The gang leader further disclosed that the two AK-47 rifles used in their operations had been taken to another location by one Yakubu Dogo in preparation for an upcoming operation,” the army said.
Items announced to have been recovered from the suspects include 3 rings, 1 Airtel SIM card, 1 itel phone, Indian hemp and charms.
Oba of Benin calls for fasting, prayers to ward off evil from Edo
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Edo indigenes and residents of the state to embark on a two-week fasting and prayers to ward off evil from the land. In a statement on Tuesday by the Esere of Benin, Stanley Obamwonyi, the monarch said that the fasting will commence on September 26
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The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has called on Edo indigenes and residents of the state to embark on a two-week fasting and prayers to ward off evil from the land. In a statement on Tuesday by the Esere of Benin, Stanley Obamwonyi, the monarch said that the fasting will commence on September 26