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Major General Duru still alive – Police
The Imo State Police Command has disassociated itself from the confessions made by three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged kidnapping and killing of Retired Major General Richard Duru. Major General Duru was kidnapped on September 27, 2023, near Bishops Court, Area 7 Orji/Uratta Owerri, and his black Mercedes Benz G.L. 450 car with registration number LND 826 NG was stolen by the suspected kidnapping syndicate.
In a statement signed by the Command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, the police refuted the suspects’ claims, asserting that the Army chief is still alive and that efforts are ongoing to rescue him and apprehend the kidnappers. Okoye noted that a special unit, established by Police Commissioner CP Aboki Danjuma, is still investigating the incident and has made significant progress based on the suspects’ confessions and technical intelligence.
The statement reads: “Following the Command’s press briefing on May 16, 2024, regarding the kidnapping case of Retired Major General Richard Duru, in which the three arrested suspects confessed to being members of the Proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed affiliate Eastern Security Network (ESN), and claimed involvement in the kidnapping and alleged murder of the Retired General, the Command has yet to confirm these allegations definitively.
“However, the high-powered investigation team, inaugurated by the Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, psc (+), on the day the incident was reported, continues its investigation and has made considerable progress based on the suspects’ confessions and technical intelligence.
“Meanwhile, the Command urges Imo residents and the general public, especially the victim’s family, to remain hopeful and to disregard the suspects’ confessions made during the press briefing, as the investigation is ongoing. All security agencies are working together to rescue the victim unharmed, arrest the perpetrators, identify them, and ensure they face justice. Adequate security measures have been put in place to prevent future incidents.
“Finally, the Command calls on the public to assist the police with credible information and to report any suspicious activities or persons in their community to the nearest police station or any security agency. The Command’s emergency control numbers are 08034773600 or 08098880197.”
Dangote Refinery has announced that it will need to export 95-97 percent of its Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) due to low interest from Nigerian marketers. The refinery, which processes 650,000 barrels per day, revealed that only 3 to 5 percent of petrol marketers are purchasing its fuel.
Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Oil and Gas at Dangote Industries Limited, shared these details during an X Space session hosted by Nairametrics on Wednesday. He highlighted the challenges facing both the Dangote Refinery and Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.
Edwin explained, “I’m selling 2 to 3 percent to small traders who are willing to buy, while the remaining 95 to 97 percent has to be exported,” referring to the local sales of the refinery’s products.
This situation arises as the NNPCL’s deadline for adjusting the Dangote Refinery’s fuel distribution approaches without a clear plan in sight. It is worth noting that while Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Group, has announced the refinery’s initial petrol rollout, its distribution to marketers is contingent upon NNPCL’s decisions.
The final sixteen teams for the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia have been determined following the conclusion of the group stage.
In recent matches, Ghana triumphed over New Zealand with a score of 3-1, and Japan secured a 2-0 victory against Austria.
As a result, Japan has advanced to the Round of 16, joining the other 15 teams in this knockout stage.
The Round of 16 matches are scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The full lineup for the Round of 16 is as follows:
- Spain vs Canada
- Brazil vs Cameroon
- Colombia vs South Korea
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- Germany vs Argentina
- Netherlands vs France
- Japan vs Nigeria
The Nigerian Army has refuted claims of widespread resignations among its soldiers due to issues like corruption and low morale.
In a statement, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, Director of Army Public Relations, dismissed these reports as unfounded.
A news outlet had alleged that numerous Nigerian soldiers were resigning because of corruption and low morale. However, the statement condemned these allegations as misleading and a deliberate attempt to create discontent and undermine the Nigerian Army’s reputation and the dedication of its personnel.
Major General Nwachukwu clarified that, similar to other military organizations worldwide, service in the Nigerian Army is voluntary rather than mandatory. This means that personnel have the freedom to resign following established procedures.
He explained that the resignation process allows personnel to prepare and manage their entitlements, including pensions and gratuities, as outlined in the Harmonized Terms and Conditions of Service (Officers/Soldiers).
Contrary to the report’s implications, the statement emphasized that Nigerian Army personnel are highly motivated, and their welfare is a priority under the leadership of Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja.
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