• Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Login
No Result
View All Result
NEWSLETTER
Elanza News
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Home
  • News
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Entertainment
  • Education
  • Health
  • Opinion
  • Sports
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Elanza News
Home National

Okomu clash: Obaseki visits wounded soldiers, vows to apprehend perpetrators

…to pay hospital bills of attack victims

Ojimaojo Abubakar by Ojimaojo Abubakar
June 9, 2024
in National, News
0
Okomu clash: Obaseki visits wounded soldiers, vows to apprehend perpetrators
0
SHARES
4
VIEWS
FacebookTwitterWhatsappEmailTelegram

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki has visited soldiers wounded during an attack by assailants in Okomu Community.

The governor, who expressed his displeasure over the incident, vowed that the State Government will fish out individuals and groups behind the attack.

RelatedPosts

Elon Musk Reflects on His Regret Over Trump Posts: ‘I Went Too Far

One Million Refugees Granted Entry Permits to 38 Nations: A Beacon of Hope

CBEX Ponzi Scheme Attempts to Regain Trust by Restoring Subscribers’ Balances

The governor was represented during the visit at the Military Hospital in Benin City, by the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare. He was received by the Director of the Military Hospital, Brig. Gen. Pauline Olubunmi Aburime.

Other government officials in the entourage include the Commissioner for Public Safety and Security, Kingsley Uwagbale; Commissioner for Mining & Energy, Enaholo Ojiefo, and heads of security agencies in the State.

Obaseki said, “It is not right for the military personnel to be attacked in any community here in Edo State. A few weeks ago, we were aware of what happened in a community in Delta State where over twenty (20) soldiers were killed by youths.

“In Edo, we have the issues of cultism and Okaigheles. The data available to us at the State Security Council meeting showed that Okaigheles are largely responsible for the threat to the security of Edo State which led to the ban on their activities.”

The governor added, “Just as the State Government banned Okaigheles and their activities, some people are condemning the ban saying people should ignore it and this has encouraged those that went to Okomu forest to attack soldiers protecting our assets.

ALSO READ:  Doctor Mistakenly Kills EFCC Officer in Anambra, Believes They Were Kidnappers

“Three soldiers were badly wounded. We have one here now while others are worse. Their gunboats were destroyed. We don’t want a situation where we will be losing soldiers to reckless, dangerous cult groups.

“We appeal to leaders of Edo South to discourage the youths who are armed to desist from these acts as they are not only attacking soldiers but also civilians on the streets. We are here to visit the soldiers and appeal to them that the Edo State Government will take care of the bills incurred.”

Governor Obaseki warned the perpetrators to desist from such acts because the State Government will not tolerate such acts to prevent what happened in Odi Community in Bayelsa State or the incident in Delta State.

He noted: “All Edo people, irrespective of party affiliation, must support the government in this fight against cultism and killings in the State as the State has lost over 150 people as a result of the acts. We thank the Nigerian Army, a responsible organisation that doesn’t take the laws into their own hands if not it would have been a different story.

“We will start an operation this week to flush these people out, as we have a lot of security information and data that will help us flush them out. We advise those that belong to any cult group to return the arms they have, renounce their membership of any cult groups they belong to.”

Ojimaojo Abubakar

Ojimaojo Abubakar

Abubakar Ojimaojo is a graduate of Mass Communication, political and football analyst currently work at elanzanews.ng as Editor. He pride himself as skilled wordsmith with a passion for delving into contemporary political issues on both national and international scale.

Related Posts

Elon Musk Reflects on His Regret Over Trump Posts: ‘I Went Too Far

Elon Musk Reflects on His Regret Over Trump Posts: ‘I Went Too Far

by Nathaniel Irobi
June 11, 2025
0

Tech mogul Elon Musk has openly expressed his regret regarding a series of social media comments about US President Donald...

One Million Refugees Granted Entry Permits to 38 Nations: A Beacon of Hope

One Million Refugees Granted Entry Permits to 38 Nations: A Beacon of Hope

by Nathaniel Irobi
June 11, 2025
0

Between 2019 and 2023, over one million refugees from eight nations renowned for their high asylum acceptance rates received entry...

CBEX Ponzi Scheme Attempts to Regain Trust by Restoring Subscribers’ Balances

CBEX Ponzi Scheme Attempts to Regain Trust by Restoring Subscribers’ Balances

by Nathaniel Irobi
June 11, 2025
0

Crypto Bridge Exchange (CBEX), a Ponzi scheme that vanished with investors' funds earlier this year, has reinstated depositors’ balances on...

Recommended

Stray bullet kills 20-month-old Child in Imo

Stray bullet kills 20-month-old Child in Imo

15 hours ago
AA Kaura Foundation Donates ₦35.5m In Eid Support Across Zamfara

AA Kaura Foundation Donates ₦35.5m In Eid Support Across Zamfara

6 days ago

Popular News

  • Arewa group hails Tinubu’s inclusive appointments

    NURTW President Hails Tinubu’s Reforms, Urges Greater Support For Transport Sector

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Group Warns Against Attempt To Pitch Senator Katung Against Tinubu, Gov Uba Sani

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • NAHCON Officials Grumble in Saudi Arabia Over Unpaid Allowances

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Environment Minister’s Scholarship Beneficiary Tops 2025 UTME In Northern Nigeria With 345 Score

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • My Office Is Accessible To All, Hon. Bawa Tells Group

    0 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Connect with us

Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube
Elanza logo

Elanza News is your NO 1 online platform for all news update.
#SayNoToFakeNews
Contact Us

Category

  • Arts & Literature (25)
  • Business (721)
  • Education (213)
  • Entertainment (307)
  • Health (188)
  • National (2,082)
  • News (7,830)
  • Opinion (286)
  • Politics (1,574)
  • Science (15)
  • Security (404)
  • Sports (421)

Newsletter

© 2023 Elanza News - The No 1 online news platform

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Science
  • National
  • Entertainment
  • Sports
  • Health

© 2023 Elanza News - The No 1 online news platform