Police confirm murder of businessman in Makurdi

The Benue Police Command has confirmed the death of a businessman, Felix Toechukwu, after he was shot by unknown gunmen. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Moses Yamu, who confirmed the killing to the News Agency of Nigeria in Makurdi, said Mr. Toechukwu was shot by assailants on Saturday evening.
He said the deceased was robbed at gun point in his house at the close of business.
Mr. Yamu said that the robbers had trailed him from his shop to his house at Nyiman where they dispossessed him of cash and other valuables.
He said the deceased, however, died on Sunday morning at a private hospital where he was receiving treatment.
The spokesperson said the police were yet to establish the motive for the killing but said investigations were in top gear to bring the killers to book.
He urged the public to provide security agencies with useful information that could lead to the arrest of the killers.(NAN)
Bayelsa: Soldier, civilian killed in attack by suspected militants
The Nigerian military has confirmed the death of two people including a soldier in an attack by suspected militants.
The attack occurred on Monday at Letugbene community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
Residents of the area had suggested that four soldiers, members of the Operation Delta Safe, were killed by the militants.
In a statement on Friday, however, a spokesperson said two people were killed.
“This is to put to rest exaggerated speculations on an incident involving our troops and suspected militants on Monday, 28th August, 2017 around 200 hrs near Letugbene community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa,” Ibrahim Abdullahi, a major and spokespersons of the joint military operation said in a statement.
“During the firefight, one gallant soldier and a civilian staff attached to the military houseboat paid the supreme price for defending fatherland as against reports of four soldiers killed.
“A rescue team supported by gunboats was immediately dispatched to the area and they were able to locate and support two other soldiers who engaged the militants,” he added.
Mr. Abdullahi said that a manhunt had been launched to fish out the perpetrators of the act some of whom fled into neighbouring communities.
He said that the ongoing operation to keep the oil producing Niger Delta safe was within the rules of military engagement in line with best practices. He assured that innocent residents had nothing to fear.
“Operation Delta Safe and indeed the Nigerian Military do not carry out reprisal attacks on innocent citizens as alleged in some quarters,” he said.
“Members of the public especially those resident in areas where operations are being conducted are hereby advised to go about their normal lawful duties at this time of Sallah break and celebration.”(Premium Times)

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