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Many trapped as Rochas Okorocha’s 5-storey building collapses in Abuja

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A five-storey building belonging to Rochas Okorocha, a former governor of Imo State, has collapsed.

The building was located along Ahmadu Bello Way in Abuja.

Eyewitnesses say the building, which was under renovation, collapsed on Tuesday evening.

It was gathered that security operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command immediately cordoned off the area.

Eyewitnesses said some persons might have been trapped in the building.

“There is a possibility that there could be some people inside the collapsed building who may have died. I saw two people being pulled out from the rubble now and taken to the hospital while rescue operations were ongoing. The emergency responders are not coordinated yet for efficient operations,” an eyewitness said.

But a statement signed by the spokesperson of the Command, Josephine Adeh, said three persons were rescued from the collapsed building.

The statement partly reads: “The FCT Police Command hereby confirms that yesterday, July 1, 2024, about 8:40 p.m., there was a building collapse at Unity House, Area 11 by Nkwere Street.

“In response to the distress call, the Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, psc, mni, promptly moved to the scene with multiple patrol teams as first responders to cordon off the area for possible rescue.

“Three victims were successfully evacuated from the collapsed building and rushed to the hospital for medical care.”

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EFCC operative commits suicide in Abuja

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

An operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken his own life at his residence in Abuja.

The deceased, a member of Course 5, was described by colleagues as diligent, efficient, and unassuming.

The incident, which occurred on Monday, has been confirmed by the EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, who stated that an investigation is currently underway to determine the reasons behind the operative’s decision to end his life.

Sources within the Commission revealed that the deceased had been experiencing issues with his immediate superior, a female boss, for some time.

However, it is unclear if these issues directly contributed to his decision to commit suicide.

The EFCC has not released the name of the operative as the investigation is still ongoing.

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BREAKING: Many trapped as four-storey building collapses in Abuja

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

An unspecified number of people have been trapped as a four-storey building collapsed in Unity House, Area 11 by Nkwere Street in the Garki area of the Federal Capital Territory.

LEADING REPORTERS gathered that the incident occurred on Monday night when occupants of the building were asleep.

The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Tuesday.

She told our correspondent that three victims have been successfully rescued from the rubble, while search is still ongoing.

According to the PPRO, “the attention of the National Emergency Management Agency of Nigeria and FCT Development Control have been drawn to the situation, and their personnel have taken charge of the area for robust management of the scene”.

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BREAKING: 2 persons reportedly killed as flood submerges Trademore Estate in Abuja

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

An early Monday morning downpour led to severe flooding, submerging the popular Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Unconfirmed reports said that two people were swept away by the flood.

The estate’s gate area was particularly affected, with the prolonged rain rendering hundreds homeless and causing extensive property damage.

A video circulated on Monday morning, narrated by an unidentified woman, showed the estate nearly completely submerged, with some properties seen outside homes in the rain.

She said while screaming in the video: “This is Trademore Estate, federal government we are pleading, two persons just died now, the water took them away. Two persons swept away by this water, please we are begging. FCT minister come and do something, we are appealing.

“See the Police Station is gone. These are people’s residences, and water is everywhere. Minister of FCT, Honourable Wike, please come to Trademore Estate, people are dying. Two people just died this morning, what a pity.”

Recall that the flooding in the estate has been a perennial occurrence every rainy season, which made the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) promise to tackle it, but nothing has been done.

The Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) had announced last year that it would demolish structures on waterways in the estate and other estates across the FCT, but residents of the affected areas vehemently opposed the decision of the government and went to challenge it in court.

In a statement signed by the FCDA executive director, Shehu Ahmed, he said the structures in communities such as Trademore Estate, disrupting the natural water flow, were responsible for flooding recorded in some parts of the city, despite the Administration marking many buildings in the estate, the occupants refused to vacate.

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BREAKING: Tinubu names Abuja expressway after Chinua Achebe

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

President Bola Tinubu has approved the naming of the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District, Abuja after renowned novelist, Chinua Achebe.

The President stated this during his address at the inauguration of the road in Abuja on Saturday, June 8.

This was contained in a post by Special Assistant to President Tinubu on Social Media, Olusegun Dada.

He wrote: “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Commissions the M18 road infrastructure in Guzape District of Abuja. Names road after Nigerian Novelist and Poet, late Professor Chinua Achebe.”

Details shortly…

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FG arrests 3 illegal miners shutdown, mining site in Abuja

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The federal government’s crackdown on illegal mining led to the apprehension of three suspects and the shutdown of their illegal mining site in Gaube, Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The arrest was carried out by the newly inaugurated Mining Marshals, led by Assistant Commandant John Onoja Attah, under the operation code-named “OPERATION HAYAKIN KOGO.”

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects did not have the necessary documentation authorizing their mining activities on the site.

It was also found that a legitimate mining company with the proper permits for the same location was unable to access the site due to the activities and resistance of the illegal miners.

“This is a clear case of illegal miners displacing lawful miners and investors, which will not be tolerated,” according to the Commander of the Mining Marshals.

The suspects, who voluntarily confessed to the offence of illegal mining, admitted to having been operating on the site for over a year.

As at the time of their arrest, over 2,000 tons of lithium was on the ground, highlighting the scale of the illegal operation.

According to Attah, “Whereas, we met about 2000 tons of lithium on the ground, the quantity of lithium mined since commencement of operation can’t be quantified as they were not being recorded due to the illegality of their mining operations.”

The seized minerals and equipment on site have been marked as exhibits for prosecution, and further investigations are ongoing to uncover the extent of the illegal activities.

The Marshals Commander further said that the crackdown on illegal mining was part of a broader effort to combat revenue loss in the country’s mining sector and attributed the success of the operation to the collaborative efforts of the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake and the Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi.

He added that the operation is aimed at cleansing the mining sector of illegal activities and promoting a more secure and prosperous industry.

“This operation sends a strong message to illegal miners and investors that the federal government will no longer tolerate illegal activities that undermine the growth and development of the mining sector,” Attah maintained.

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JUST IN: Robbers attack Abuja hotel as guests battle for life

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Robbers on Saturday night attacked a hotel in Abuja and left several visitors injured and some are still battling their lives.

Photos of the victims circulating online also revealed the extent of the attack.

According to eyewitnesses, the hotel located on 1st Avenue, Gwarimpa, Abuja, was attacked last night, with every visitor targeted and subjected to robbery, stabbing, and severe injuries.

One of the victims, a man who was in Abuja for a visa interview, is currently fighting for his life in the Accident and Emergency (A&E) unit of a nearby hospital.

The photo shows the extent of his injuries, with severe stab wounds and a desperate struggle for survival.

All efforts to get the reaction of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh were futile as calls and messages put across to her were not responded to.

Details shortly…

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Popular Abuja Pastor accused of infidelity sends wife, six children packing

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

A popular pastor, Stanley Ogbonna, has allegedly driven his estranged wife, Chioma, and six children out of their house in Abuja.

Ogbonna, a General Overseer of the God’s Spring Assembly, also known as Glass Church, Kubwa, Abuja, was said to be in an unsettling relationship with his wife, which led to their divorce.

He was accused of telling the court he had sold his properties to prevent the embattled wife from having a share of his wealth.

In a clip that went viral on social media platforms on Tuesday, Chioma was seen accusing the pastor of infidelity and domestic abuse, among others.

She said, “See him, God will help me. This is a pastor. Look at him. This is the pastor, Stanley Ogbonna. He called the police and evicted me and the children out of the house.

“Look at me, look at my properties all outside unannounced. We were in the house this afternoon; he just came to the house with the police and threw my things away. He already packed his things out of the house for years, sleeping around.

“Today, he has come to disgrace me after labouring with him for 18 years, 19 years. See what the General Overseer of God’s Wing Assembly, Glass Church, Kubwa, is doing. I’m his wife, who laboured with him for 19 years.

“The world needs to come into this and give me justice for suffering me for all these years after giving him six children. His last child is a four-year-old.

“Look at me outside and my properties. He feels nobody will speak for me. Jehovah will speak for me,” Chioma added.

Efforts to reach the pastor and the church to discuss the wife’s allegation proved abortive. The church’s inquiry number was unreachable, and the mail sent has not been replied to as of the time of filing this report.

On April 18, the church held a programme titled “Happy Birthday in perfect grace” to celebrate Ogbonna’s birthday.

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BREAKING: Bandits in military uniform storm Abuja, kidnapped 20 in fresh attack

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Gunmen in military uniform numbering about 50 have raided Dawaki community in Abuja, and abducted at least 20 people, Daily Trust reports.

Witnesses said it was yet another daring onslaught by the attackers, who they variously described as bandits, armed robbers, terrorists, among other names.

Dawaki, a heavily populated neighbourhood, where thousands of workers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) live, is located opposite the Gwarinpa Estate, the biggest organised single settlement in Nigeria, located along the Abuja-Kubwa Expressway.

It was learnt that the invaders, armed with different categories of weapons, stormed Dawaki around 7.30 pm on Sunday, and operated up till around 8.30 pm.

The incident took place not long after kidnappers assaulted Shagari Quarters in Dei-Dei, which is about five kilometres away on the same Abuja-Kubwa Express way, and abducted the family of a Customs officer.

A resident of Dawaki, Hosea Christopher, said the bandits abducted 17 residents from three houses and on the street along Fulani Junction.

He, however, said five of the abductees escaped while being taken towards a mountain in the outskirt of the area.

He said while the bandits were heading to a forest around the Usuma Dam, they were confronted by DSS operatives.

“They immediately opened fire on the security men but there was corresponding response. Despite the fierce offensive by the DSS operatives, the bandits were able to escape,” he said.

Other sources said more than 20 people were abducted.

Abel James, a resident who escaped abduction, said, the attackers “Wore uniforms and had face masks.”

According to him, “But I doubted their genuineness when they started shooting sporadically. As they moved towards the community, I headed into a house under construction and climbed upstairs from where I kept looking at their operation, with gunshots as they were leaving towards the hill.

“We later learnt that two of the gunmen were captured by the security men that included DSS and soldiers who joined them later around the Usuma Dam, where the fire exchange took place.”

A community leader in the area said most of the parked vehicles around Fulani Junction were hit by bullets.

The FCT Commissioner of Police (CP), Benneth Igweh, confirmed the incident on Monday.

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BREAKING: Banex Plaza Shut As Soldiers’ Operation Enters Day 3

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Banex Plaza, an electronics and telecommunications gadget market in Abuja, is still under lock and key, Daily Trust can report.

Leading reporters learnt on Monday on Monday morning found soldiers across the plaza.

Some traders who assembled at a distance from the plaza were seen leaving after waiting for hours.

None of them agreed to speak with our correspondents but they were heard lamenting the cost implication of having the plaza shut on a major day like Monday.

Trouble started when thugs beat up some soldiers who had a minor disagreement with a trader in the plaza.

The trader had reportedly sold a bad phone to someone who invited soldiers. Rather than resolve the issue amicably, the trader reportedly invited thugs who assaulted the uniform men.

They descended on at least two soldiers and another man in mufti. The thugs who broke into groups slapped, kicked and beat up the soldiers.

Although the police stepped in to resolve the situation, soldiers later stormed the plaza, forcing traders to shut down immediately.

Some videos on social media showed soldiers chasing a crowd of people and punishing a few others.

When Daily Daily Trust correspondent visited on Monday morning, military vans were seen stationed across different spots at the plaza.

Some troops also patrolled the plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja, in their vans.

The army has been silent on the action at the plaza as Onyema Nwachukwu has not made an official comment as of the time of filing this report.

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