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  • Umahi orders arrest of persons circulating fake video of attack on herders in Ebonyi

    Umahi orders arrest of persons circulating fake video of attack on herders in Ebonyi

    The Ebonyi government on Monday ordered the arrest of circulators of a video on social media that Fulani herdsmen were being attacked and chased out of the state.

    Gov. David Umahi said at a news conference in Abakaliki that the video was faked.

    He ordered security agencies to investigate the source of the video and arrest the circulators.

    The governor said the video had caused panic and tension.

    “Security personnel must ensure that those behind the circulation of the video, which has caused panic across the country, are brought to book.

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    “We must increase our security surveillance at the grassroots level. I urge the security agencies to step up and arrest persons circulating the video on social media,’’ Umahi stated.

    Mr Inusa Sani, Secretary, Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Ebonyi Chapter, condemned the misleading video, adding that “it is fake news.’’

    “The video is an orchestrated attempt by mischief makers and enemies of peace.

    “What happened was that on Jan. 2, one of us, Alhaji Adamu, residing at Ozibo Village in Nkaleke Ichaba/Enyibishiri community, informed the association of his relocation to Taraba State.

    “I use this opportunity to urge the general public to disregard the video in circulation and no Fulani herdsman was attacked or chased out of Ebonyi State,’’ Sani stated.

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    He said herdsmen had cohabited peacefully with their host communities without any fear, molestation, threat or intimidation from any quarter.

    The Police Command in Ebonyi had on Sunday issued a statement noting that Fulani herdsmen were not attacked or being chased out of the state.

    Also speaking at the news conference, Mr. Philip Maku, Commissioner of Police in the state, assured the public of the Command’s readiness to protect lives and property.

    “The general public should disregard the video in circulation, which is misleading and fake. Keep going about your normal business and support the security agencies and state government at ensuring that those behind the evil plot are fished out,’’ Maku admonished.

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    Dr. Keneth Igwe, Secretary to the State Government, said the distorted and misleading video was propagated by the enemies of Ebonyi.

    “We cannot keep quiet on any issue that is trying to tarnish the image of our dear state or cause disorder. We have enjoyed maximum peace with our Fulani brothers.

    “The security chiefs are here and there is no incident of an attack on herders in the state; we, therefore, urge the general public to disregard the misleading video,’’ Igwe stated.

  • Footballer assaulted after rejecting woman’s sexual advances in Dubai

    Footballer assaulted after rejecting woman’s sexual advances in Dubai

    A woman had been charged at the Court of First Instance for allegedly assaulting and robbing a Nigerian expat after he rejected her sexual advances on the street.

    Public prosecution records show that the 33-year-old woman, an African working as a saleswoman, approached the complainant – a footballer – and offered him massage with sex for money. Shortly after he rejected her offer, he was taken by surprise when she pushed him while her friends – all fugitives – stepped in to assault him by biting and beating him up.

    pushed him while her friends – all fugitives – stepped in to assault him by biting and beating him up.

    They fled the scene after snatching his gold necklace, an expensive watch, wallet with cash, driving licence and car registration. The accused has been charged with forcible robbery on the street, working in prostitution and inciting vice.

    The incident took place on February 25 and was reported at Naif police station. She has been placed in detention.

    The 26-year-old footballer said the incident happened at 7pm as he was walking to his car near the police station. “She approached me offering massage with sex. I told her that I am not interested and she got angry and pushed me for no reason.”

    He recounted to the prosecutor how he was then assaulted and robbed by other women who were with the defendant. “One of the women snatched my gold necklace (worth about Dh2,500). Another accomplice tried to take my mobile phone and it fell down. When I tried to pick it up she bit me. Their friend stole my wallet in which there was Dh3,715. They also took my watch worth ?300,” he recalled.

    Out of shock, the complainant ran away and sought the help of a friend. When he returned to the scene, he found the main accused there. He restrained her and took her to the police station.

    After getting medically checked up at the hospital, the footballer went to the police station to testify. He said that the place was a lit street and it was then crowded. “I was left with a left arm injury because of the bite,” he told the investigator.

    A police lieutenant said the victim brought the defendant to the police station after 7pm on the incident day. “He said he was assaulted and robbed of his valuables as he walked in Freej Eyal Nasser. The accused was then apprehended.”