Security
Bold Steps Towards Justice: Unraveling The Abia Commissioner Attack
By Tambaya Julius
In a distressing incident near Faulks Road in Aba, the convoy of Abia State Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Dr. Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, fell under a violent attack.
The assailants, described as hoodlums, ambushed the convoy during the Commissioner’s familiarization tour to markets in the Aba metropolis.
This heinous attack led to the tragic loss of two brave policemen’s lives and set ablaze a vehicle belonging to the Ministry for Trade, Commerce, and Investment.
The Abia State Police Command, led by the Commissioner of Police, is resolute in their pursuit of justice and appeals to the public for any valuable information that could aid their discreet investigation.
The unfortunate incident took place around 4 PM on Tuesday, 25/07/2023, at SAMEC near Faulks Road in Aba.
The convoy, en route to Ekeoha shopping plaza, was brutally attacked by a group of hoodlums who opened fire without mercy.
The attack resulted in the loss of two valuable lives a police constable who was part of the security convoy and a police inspector who was coincidentally on a separate assignment with a police Hilux.
The incident also saw a vehicle belonging to the Ministry for Trade, Commerce, and Investment engulfed in flames, adding to the severity of the situation.
The Abia State Police Command, through its Commissioner of Police, expressed its condemnation of this cowardly act of violence.
Vowing to leave no stone unturned, the police command is committed to conducting discreet investigations to ensure justice is served.
The loss of these brave policemen will not go unanswered, and the culprits behind this malicious act will be brought to justice.
In the pursuit of justice, the police command urges the public to come forward with any information they may have, no matter how insignificant it may seem.
Cooperation from the community is crucial to aiding law enforcement agencies in identifying and apprehending the perpetrators responsible for this senseless act of violence.
By standing together as a united community, we can triumph over evil and uphold justice for those who lost their lives serving the community.
In conclusion, it is evident that the Abia State Police Command remains steadfast in their commitment to bringing the perpetrators of this tragic attack to justice.
The resilience of the community, combined with the unwavering dedication of law enforcement, will prevail against such senseless acts of violence.
Let us unite in solidarity and support the authorities in their quest for justice.
The Abia State Police Command is determined to unravel the mysteries surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served on those responsible.
The explosion followed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) planted by Boko Haram terrorists on the dilapidated and deserted road which passes through the Sambisa forest.
According to several sources, the explosion happened while cars on a scheduled military-escorted convoy were transporting passengers from Damboa to Maiduguri on Saturday leaving several others with varying degrees of injuries.
The Maiduguri-Damboa Road links Maiduguri to several local government areas in Southern Borno and has been a hotspot for Boko Haram terrorists for over a decade.
The road was closed to vehicles and commuters until the administration of Babagana Zulum opened the road for passengers to travel to Damboa, Chibok and other LGAs in southern Borno with the help of a military convoy serving as security cover for the commuters.
The convoy traverses the road two times a week after scanning for IED by the military and this has been going on for over two years now.
The injured persons whose numbers are yet to be specified have been conveyed to a hospital in Maiduguri for prompt medical attention.
A student of the Federal University Birnin Kebbi (FUBK) has been abducted by unidentified gunmen following an off-campus hostel attack.
Channels reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at Istijaba Villa in Unguwar Jeji area of the state.
Witness accounts said five armed men entered the hostel to demand money from students who were taking a walk outside.
But the students refused to give in to their demands, which led to an assault from the attackers.
A resident, who was said to have attempted intervention, was shot dead while a final-year student of economics, simply identified as Madubiya, was whisked away by the assailants.
Responding to the incident, Muhammad Zaiyan-Umar, the vice-chancellor of FUBK, visited the scene in the company of the officers from the Kalgo police division and Department of State Services (DSS).
Addressing the students, Zaiyan-Umar said the university is committed to ensuring their safety and security.
It is understood that the VC has communicated the incident to Nasir Idris, the governor of Kebbi state, through the secretary to the state government and the director of security services at the cabinet office.
As of this reporting, the Kebbi state police command has yet to respond to enquiries about the incident.
In 2021, rumours soared of a planned attack by bandits after a heavy security presence was observed on campus.
At the time, the management of FUBK dismissed the claims.
The National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has expressed the Federal Government’s determination in finding a lasting solution to the incessant attacks and killings in Plateau State.
Speaking at Operation Safe Haven headquarters in Jos during an operational visit in the aftermath of attacks in some communities of the Bokkos Local Government Area LGA) of the state, Ribadu promised to end the killings.
Over fifty persons were killed within a week in attacks over five communities that left over three hundred houses burnt by suspected herdsmen.
The Plateau State Government, through the Secretary to the Government Samuel Jatau, also visited some of the affected communities to ascertain the extent of damages and also donate relief materials to affected victims.
Adu expressed the Federal Government’s determination in finding solutions to the incessant attacks and killings.
Also, speaking about the killings, the District Head of Manguna wants the government to provide more security personnel in the affected communities to curb rural-urban migration.