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New Yam Festival: Soludo Dangles N1million Reward for Biggest Yam Cultivator
Anambra State’s Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji, has declared that the government is
set to host the 2024 New Yam Festival on the 9th of November at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.
” During the event, there will be a competition to ascertain the biggest yam cultivated in 2024 and the winner of the competition will go home with a cash reward of one million naira courtesy of Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
At a press briefing on Thursday, Onyenji said that the event aims to showcase the unique and prestigious cultural heritage of the Igbo people to the world.
He stated that the festival is the second edition of the present administration, aiming to bring Anambra people and family together and celebrate the significance of yam which is a traditional cultural event the Igbos are known for.
“As at this time, families, villages, communities and even some Anambra indigenes in the diaspora have celebrated their new yam festival and now, it is time for the state to celebrate with the Governor, Prof Charles Soludo, alongside Traditional Rulers, President Generals, Members of the State Executive Council, Legislatures, Judiciary, the Local Government and the people.”
Mr. Onyenji stated that the festival will enhance socio-economic activities, promote tourism, provide opportunities for relaxation and fun, and foster peace and unity through the numerous side attractions that will be featured.
The 2024 New Yam Festival will feature the traditional cutting and eating of the roasted yam, masquerade display, local government parades, various cultural dancers and others.
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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