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Police To Deploy Drones For Anambra Guber Election
By Okey Maduforo Awka
Ahead of the conduct of November 8th gubernatorial election in Anambra state, the security operatives along with the Nigerian Police shall be monitoring activities with the use of drones.
Similarly the officers and men of the Command have been warned not to be bias during the process as the Inspector General of Police have announced that any personnel found wanting would face the full wrath of the law.
According to Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu while on an Election Sensitization Tour of the Police formations in the area at Nnewi Area Command , the Police is not interested in who wins the election but interested in the peaceful and transparent conduct of the coming election.
“The police is not interested in which the candidates that would win the election or which of the political parties that would emerge as the winner ”
“The police is totally neutral in this election and I wish to warm officers and men of the Command to discharge their duties without bias of sympathy for any candidate of political party ”
Continuing Orutugu announced that during the election, there shall be the use of drones to monitor the election process.
“We have perfected plans to use drones to monitor every polling units or electoral wards up to the collation centers and in compliance to the directive of the Inspector General of Police, there shall be zero tolerance to any act that may detail or compromise the process and any one found wanting would surely face the full weight of the law ”
Orutugu also remarked that during the election, only security personnel accredited and authorized by law shall take charge of security formations in the entire state adding that operatives that were not deployed to monitor the election has no business on the said day.
“We test ran the election with the conduct of the bye elections in Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha North 1 Constituency and the Command was not found wanting and the Command commends officers and men that worked on that day and it is my strong belief that we shall do better this time ”
The Commissioner also commended the personnel of Agunechemba Security Squad for their contributions and synergy between it and the conventional security bodies towards fighting insecurity in the urging them to continue in that stead.
“I am a strong believer and proponent of Community Policing and that can be achieved through engaging the local vigilante groups in our towns and villages and that is where the Agunechemba Security comes in and so far they have been working in synergy with the police and other sister organizations in the state ” he said.
Speaking earlier the Nnewi Area Commander, ACP Augustine Oyamiele announced that the affected Police Divisions under his Command attacked during the Ends SARS protest have been rebuilt adding that they are all operational.
He however lamented the inadequacy of operational vehicles for the discharge of their duties noting that this challenge has grossly affected policing in the area.
“The aftermath of the ENDSARS protest had a negative impact on police operations Nationwide, Ours here is particularly pitiable ”
“All the Police Stations in the Area Command was totally burnt down and two particularly burnt .This Area Command headquarters was totally burnt down and officers properties were stolen and same goes for the police stations”
“I am happy sir to inform you that these stations have been re- built by individuals within the Area Command and letters of appreciation have been written to the individuals by past Commissioner of Police.”
Similarly the Police Community Relations Committee Chairman Hon Amaobi Okonkwo expressed satisfaction over the relationship between the Area Command and the body and by extension the general public promising to sustain it .
The President General of Nnewichi Village in Nnewi North local government area Engr Sir Emma Chukwueloka affirmed that Nnewi people are peace loving as well as law abiding adding that the Town had remain firm in assisting Police and other agencies in fighting insecurity in the area.
A Police Inspector, Dr. Obodo Paul Ikechukwu, has reportedly died after he was involved in a fatal road accident allegedly involving a police convoy in Enugu State.
The deceased, who hailed from Nkpologu in Enugu State, was serving in the Operations Department of the Enugu State Police Headquarters at the time of the incident.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the accident remain unclear, but sources said the inspector was fatally injured after being struck by a vehicle in a police convoy.
Dr. Obodo, who was also a PhD holder, was described by colleagues and associates as a dedicated officer whose death has come as a shock to members of the police command and his community.
As of the time of filing this report, the Enugu State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the incident, while further details are being awaited.
The Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry Enugu, , has offered prayers for , praying for God’s favour, protection, and victory as the state approaches the coming elections.
Speaking during a church gathering, Mbaka declared that Governor Mbah would succeed, expressing confidence that God, whom he said had begun a great work through the governor, would bring it to completion.
“It shall be well with Peter Mbah; may the favour of God be with him. We back him with our prayers. The Adoration family throws our prayers around him, that he will succeed, in the name of Jesus. May God grant him the power of victory at the end of the whole election,” Mbaka said.
The cleric further expressed hope that Mbah’s leadership would bring joy to the Igbo people, the people of Enugu State, and the Church, adding that the Igbo economy could witness greater advancement under his administration.
According to Mbaka, the progress recorded so far gives hope that greater achievements lie ahead, stressing that God would perfect the work already begun.
His remarks come as political activities continue to gather momentum ahead of the forthcoming elections.
ENUGU — Governor Peter Mbah has directed the Enugu State Emergency Management Agency (ESEMA) to provide immediate relief materials and other palliative support to two families displaced by the fire that razed a two-storey building at No. 22 Church Road, Asata, Enugu, on Saturday.
The governor’s directive followed reports by Everydaynewsngr that the inferno destroyed two flats and consumed household property, valuables, and important documents belonging to the affected families, leaving them homeless.
The General Manager of ESEMA is expected to assess the extent of the damage and coordinate the distribution of emergency relief items to ease the hardship faced by the victims while further interventions are considered.
Residents of the area welcomed the governor’s swift response, describing it as a demonstration of compassion and responsible leadership at a difficult time for the affected families.
One of the victims, an employee of a higher institution in Enugu State who is said to be approaching retirement, had lamented that the fire wiped out decades of savings and destroyed all his household belongings, including vital documents and certificates.
No lives were lost in the incident, while the cause of the fire is yet to be determined. Authorities are expected to investigate the circumstances surrounding the outbreak as affected families begin the difficult task of rebuilding their lives.
The state government urged residents to remain safety conscious and report fire emergencies promptly to relevant agencies to minimise damage and loss of property.
By Our Reporter
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s real estate industry, alongside Golden Land Estate Ventures Limited, have called for urgent reforms to strengthen professionalism, transparency, and investor confidence in the sector.
The call was contained in a communiqué issued on Monday in Enugu following the company’s 2026 Mid-Year Seminar/Luncheon, held on Friday, July 3, at Wendy’s Place. The seminar, themed “Next-Level Real Estate Practices,” brought together real estate developers, chief executive officers, realtors, marketers, investors, and other stakeholders from the South-East to examine emerging industry trends, challenges, and practical strategies for sustainable growth.
According to the communiqué, participants unanimously adopted several resolutions after extensive deliberations.
Among the key resolutions was a call for stronger government action against the multiple sale of land. Participants urged the Federal, State, and Local Governments to strengthen land administration policies and impose stringent sanctions on communities and individuals involved in the fraudulent sale of the same parcel of land to multiple buyers.
They noted that such practices continue to erode investor confidence, fuel land-related litigation, and discourage genuine investment in the real estate sector.
The stakeholders also stressed the need to promote professionalism and healthy competition within the industry. They maintained that competition should be driven by integrity, innovation, quality service delivery, and professionalism rather than unhealthy rivalry, misinformation, or actions capable of damaging the reputation of fellow practitioners.
They further encouraged industry leaders to embrace collaboration as a means of promoting collective growth and enhancing public confidence in the sector.
The communiqué also emphasised the importance of honesty and transparency in dealings with clients. Participants urged real estate practitioners to refrain from making false claims, exaggerating property values, misrepresenting estate locations or approvals, or giving unrealistic assurances merely to secure transactions.
They insisted that prospective buyers should be provided with accurate, verifiable, and complete information before making investment decisions.
On service delivery, the seminar called on real estate developers and chief executives to establish effective internal controls to eliminate the overselling or double allocation of plots. Developers were also urged to ensure prompt allocation of purchased lands and timely issuance of all necessary documentation.
According to the communiqué, efficient service delivery is critical to sustaining customer trust and improving the credibility of the industry.
The participants also called on government agencies, industry regulators, professional bodies, community leaders, developers, and practitioners to work together in building a transparent, accountable, and investment-friendly real estate environment that protects property buyers and supports sustainable national development.
Golden Land Estate Ventures Limited reaffirmed its commitment to promoting ethical business practices, professional excellence, continuous capacity development, and responsible real estate investment in Nigeria.
The communiqué was signed by Comrade Damian Ogudike and Mr. Ikechukwu Eze, directors of Golden Land Estate Ventures Limited, on behalf of the company’s board. It was also drafted and endorsed by the seminar’s resource persons, Mrs. Amaka Dim of Exotic Landlady Estate and Miss Blessing Anene of BuildWise Solution Centre Estate.
By Our Correspondent
ENUGU — Two families were left homeless on Saturday after a fire destroyed two flats in a two-storey building located at No. 22 Church Road, Asata, in Enugu metropolis.
The fire, which started at about 10 a.m., reportedly broke out after the occupants of the affected upper-floor flats had left for their daily activities.
Although the cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report, eyewitness Tony Iroji said the inferno completely destroyed household items and other valuables in the affected apartments.
One of the victims, who returned home while the building was engulfed in flames, reportedly collapsed after seeing the extent of the damage. He was revived by sympathisers at the scene.
The victim, said to be an employee of one of the higher institutions in Enugu State and nearing retirement, lamented that years of hard work had been wiped out by the incident.
According to him, the fire destroyed all his household property, including important documents and certificates, leaving him with no option but to relocate his family to his ancestral home.
“All I have worked for all these years is gone,” he said in tears.
No life was lost in the incident, but residents appealed to the Enugu State Government, emergency management agencies and public-spirited individuals to come to the aid of the affected families, even as they urged the authorities to investigate the cause of the fire.
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