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Police/DSS Operatives Manhandle Governor Wike in failed attempt to abduct a Federal High Court Judge

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Governor Wike alleges plot to declare state of emergency in Rivers State. According to a statement signed by Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media, Simeon Nwakaudu, the illegal siege on Rivers State by Federal eecurity agencies continued unabated during the early hours of Saturday as hundreds of Department of State Services (DSS) operatives and policemen attempted to illegally abduct a Federal High Court judge residing at Number 35 Forces Avenue in Port Harcourt.

The illegal failed abduction was led by Mr Tosin Ajayi, Rivers State Director of the Department of State Services (DSS) and Rivers State Police Commissioner, Mr Francis Odesanya.
The operatives of DSS reportedly rough-handled Governor Wike, pushing him around and injuring his hand. A few of the operatives cocked their rifles and threatened to shoot the Governor.
They were irked by Governor Wike’s arrival at the scene shortly after the failed abduction process began. It was learnt that Governor Wike received security information on the illegal moves, minutes after the operation started.
The security operatives blocked the entrance of the residence of the Federal High Court judge at about 1am on saturday morning, claiming that they were acting on orders from above. As they dragged Governor Wike, they insisted that they must be allowed to leave with the judge.
However, the commotion attracted passers by and journalists who thronged the vicinity to know why hundreds of security agents in several Patrol vans had been mobilised.
Upon the arrival of the national media, the Rivers State Director of the DSS, Mr Tosin Ajayi jumped into his vehicle and fled the scene.
However, addressing journalists, Rivers State Police Commissioner, Francis Odesanya said the two security agencies were at the scene because they received privileged information.
Odesanya claimed he was at the scene as a peace maker. He declined comments on why the Police joined the DSS to abduct a serving Federal High Court judge.
In an interview with journalists at the scene of the failed illegal abduction of a Federal High Court judge by the Police and DSS, Governor Wike said it will not be under his watch that security agencies wiĺl be allowed to entrench needless impunity.
He declared that their reckless action portends danger to the nation’s democracy, noting that he is convinced that President Buhari is not aware of the level of impunity being perpetrated by Federal Securiy agencies.
Governor Wike stated that whatever the situation, the rule of law must prevail in a democratic setting.
He said if the security agencies had a lawful directive to implement, they must follow due process .
According to him:

“Not under my watch wiĺl I allow this kind of impunity to take place. That is why we are here. I don’t know which judge they were detailed to abduct. I didn’t bother myself to know which judge. All I am interested in is that, at this level, it is not allowed.

“He is not a criminal and he is not an armed robber. If the person has committed an offence, invite him. It is only when he refuses to honour the invitation that you can adopt this commando style.

“The Commissioner of Police is here, the Director of DSS is here. Their operatives cocked their guns and threatened to shoot me. I have never seen that before. Again , this is to tell you what we are facing . We know that more will come. For us in this state, we shall continue to resist it.”

Governor Wike added:

“It doesn’t matter what it will cost. When you talk about liberty, sacrifices must be made. We are not trying to stop an arrest. All we are saying is that things must be done decently and in line with the rule of law.

“Rivers State is under siege. For you to see a governor out at this time of the day, something is wrong. A siege is an understatement. If this type of thing happens next time, the people wiĺl resist it to the last”.

The governor stressed:

“They are trying to do something funny in this state, probably to declare a state of emergency.

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Nyesome Wike Has Formed Panel to Probe Ms. Greatness Tolulope Olorunfemi Death

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Nyesome Wike Has Formed a Nine-Man Panel To Investigate The death of Ms. Greatness Tolulope Olorunfemi Who Was Stabbed and Push Out from a Moving Vehicle By One-Chance Criminals in Abuja.

Nyesome Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has formed a nine-member independent and investigative team to investigate the murder of Ms. Greatness Tolulope Olorunfemi, 33.

The panel was comprised of the Nigerian Medical Association, Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, Medical Women Association of Nigeria, National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, Association of Resident Doctors, Association of Pathologists of Nigeria, Federal Competition and Consumer Protection, according to a statement signed by Badiru Salisu Yakassi on behalf of the Mandate Secretary, FCT Health Service & Environment Secretariat, Dr Dolapo Fasawe.

The minister offered his condolences to the deceased’s family and friends, while also promising them that the investigation will be undertaken with the highest transparency, integrity, and professionalism.

According to the release, the investigating panel would be launched on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at the health and environment secretariat in Area 11, Abuja.

“The Secretariat appreciates the patience and understanding of the people, and also promises that the findings of the panel will be made available to the public as soon as it is concluded,” stated the statement.

Miss Olorunfemi was claimed to have died after being stabbed and thrown out of a car by ‘one-chance’ criminals.

It was also claimed that medical staff at Maitama General Hospital refused to treat her due to a lack of a police record, allowing her to bleed to death.

The police have already started looking into her death.

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MINISTER OF FCT ASSUMES OFFICE: “People who are distorting the master plan of Abuja, your houses will go down” — Nyesom Wike, Minister of FCT

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VIDEO of Wike First Speech As FCT Minister

 

People who are distorting the master plan of Abuja, your houses will go down – The Newly Swon

Former Rivers State Governor and New Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has promised to sanitize the Federal Capital Territory. 

Mr Wike who was speaking shortly after his swearing in by the President at the Federal Capital Territory Development Agency in Abuja vows to step on toes as long as he is doing the right thing.

Mr Wike while thanking President Tinubu for the confidence he has in him to put him in such a strategic position as the FCT Ministry vows to repay his faith.

Going Further he added that the era of impunity in the FCT is over urging all those involved in illegality in the territory to pack up and go.

He said buildings in green areas in the FCT will be brought down while also serving notice to those who have uncompleted buildings in the FCT to either complete them or the Government take possession of them.

“People who are distorting the master plan of Abuja, your houses will go down”

” People who have built on green areas, your houses will go down”

Watch The Video Below:

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#BBNaija: “DJ Switch kept my family dancing for 2 hours nonstop” – Gov. Nyesom Wike

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The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has revealed how DJ Switch got his entire family dancing for 2 hours during BBNaija’s Saturday night party with the housemates.

The governor made this known via his official Twitter page in the late hours of Saturday, August 29, 2020.

The Saturday night party is a social activity in the BBNaija show that keeps the housemates entertained ahead of the dreaded Sunday eviction show.

So, on the night of Saturday, August 30, 2020, Obianuju Catherine Udeh, aka DJ Switch was the Disc Jockey, who got the housemates entertained throughout the night. She played mostly award-winning 9ja old songs.

Shortly after the party ended, Governor Wike took to his Twitter page to praise DJ Switch for her performance.

The governor said he was impressed by her talent, adding that she kept his family awake and dancing for two hours nonstop.

He tweeted… “This DJ switch has my whole family up and dancing nonstop for two hours. This is talent, I am impressed big time! #BBNaija #BBNaijaLockdown.”

However, the governor wasn’t the only one who enjoyed DJ Switch’s performance as several Nigerians also took to Twitter and said the female DJ controlled the party and ruled the night.

Refer to Governor Nyesom Wike’s tweet below;

This DJ switch has my whole family up and dancing nonstop for two hours. This is talent, i am impressed big time! #BBNaija #BBNaijaLockdown

— Governor Wike (@NyesomWlKE) August 29, 2020

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Nigerians Blast Governor Wike For Demolishing two Hotels over Lockdown Violation (Photos)

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Governor Wike Decision to Demolish two hotels in Portharcour has sparked a reaction from Nigerians who felt the decision was wrong.

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the demolition of Prodest Hotel and Etemete Hotel in Eleme Local Government Area of the state.

Reports gathered that the Governor marked the two hotels for demolition after they flouted his directive on the closure of hotels in the state.

Speaking on the demolition, residents said they thought the lockdown order was only a threat to make them more careful, but they were shocked when a demolition truck arrived at Prodest Hotel at about 11:30am Sunday morning.

As seen in photos that are currently trending on social media, the demolition men were accompanied by the Governor himself and other officials of the Rivers State task force, and the building was eventually brought down.

The demolition of the hotel has sparked outrage on social media as some people noted that the governor’s action was too extreme.

Some reactions below,

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