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Governor Okpebholo Assures Return of Disputed Oke-Oroma Land to Owners after Probe Panel’s Reports
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has taken steps to address the issues surrounding the Oke-Oroma land dispute, announcing his decision to set up a Commission of Inquiry.
The Governor stated this when he met with community leaders, residents, and victims of demolished structures at Oke-Oroma community in Benin City, Edo State capital.
Governor Okpebholo, accompanied by his Deputy, Honourable Dennis Idahosa, said the commission of inquiry will investigate the issues and make appropriate recommendations.
In a statement signed by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, said that if it is confirmed that the lands belong to the people, the Certificates of Occupancy (CofO) earlier issued to some persons will be revoked and the lands returned to their rightful owners.
“I remember that during my campaign here, I promised to come back, and now I am here. We hate injustice in this administration.
That is why we are here and happy to meet all of you. We will listen to your voices.
“In the next few days, I will invite you to the Government House and back it up with actions.
“Few days from now, we will set up a Commission of Inquiry to look into this land issue so that we will return your lands to you after the findings.
“We will check if the CofO is already issued on the lands belonging to the people. If there is and the reports say so, I will revoke them and return the lands to the people.
“Continue to maintain the peace. As a government, our responsibility is to provide security. I will speak with the appropriate authorities in charge of security. Security personnel will come in here and restore peace,” Governor Okpebholo assured the people.
A joint security operation against terrorists has led to the rescue of nine persons in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State.
According to inside sources, Forest Guards, under the supervision of the Directorate of Security Services and working with members of the local hunters and vigilante group, embarked on bush-combing operations. They discovered a hideout of the kidnappers and engaged them.
Nine persons were rescued in two separate operations in the forest of Obbo Aiyegunle. One of the kidnappers was neutralised while others fled with gunshot injuries.
One of the rescued persons is said to be receiving medical care at an undisclosed medical facility in the local government.
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Zamfara LG Chairman Abduction: Security operatives intensify rescue efforts
Security forces are currently conducting deliberate operations at the suspected location of the terrorists, aimed at safely rescuing the abducted Chairman.
• Family of the abducted Zamfara LG Chairman
Aliyu Danjal, Lieutenant Colonel Media Information Officer Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA, disclosed that on hearing gunshots, troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA responded immediately and swiftly moved to the scene where they engaged in hot pursuit of the terrorists leading to a fierce exchange of fire.
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IGP Disu orders officers to shoot anyone carrying illegal firearms
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity.
Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President Bola Tinubu’s instruction that the lingering security crisis in the state must be brought to an end.
The police chief maintained that only authorised security personnel are legally permitted to carry firearms, warning that law enforcement agencies would no longer tolerate the unlawful possession of weapons.
” You cannot move around freely carrying arms as if there is no law and order in this country. It will not be tolerated,” he said.
Disu explained that the directive was backed by Force Order 237, which empowers police officers to respond immediately to armed threats without waiting for approval from superior officers.
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