Police Arrest Fake Prophet, 50-Year-Old Mother Over Attempted Murder

A 34-year-old self-acclaimed prophet identified as Osinachi Makuo and a 50-year-old mother, have been arrested by operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department of the Imo State Police Command.

They were arrested over a case of attempted murder.

In a statement issued, the spokesperson of the state police command, ASP Henry Okoye, said that their arrest is sequel to a petition of Conspiracy, Abduction, Attempted Murder/Grievous Bodily Harm written to the Commissioner of Police, Imo State, by Ike Ezenyi of Umuehi Mgbidi in Oru West LGA, Imo State who is the father of a 24-year-old man identified as Ikenga Ezenyi.

Okoye said that the Commissioner of Police CP Muhammade Barde on receipt of the said petition promptly ordered a comprehensive investigation into the matter by detectives of the State CIID.

According to him the intelligent and curious detectives quickly swung into action and apprehended the suspects while the cohorts of the self?styled prophet are still at large.

He said that investigation into the matter has revealed that both suspects conspired and abducted Ikenga Ezenyi ?m?, took him to a holy Sabbath Mission at Uzunamu Mgbidi in Orlu L.G.A for prayers and deliverance where both of his hands were tied to a tree for three days and his feet chained.

The PPRO said that the suspect equally tortured the victim severely in the most inhuman conditions till both of his palms were swollen, rotten and flesh ruptured before he was rescued by his father and youth of Uzunamu Community and taken to the hospital for treatment. He said that the evil treatment of the victim led to the amputation of his palms in the hospital to save his life from the rotten palms.

The Police spokesman said that the suspects will be arraigned in court upon completion of the investigation.

Okoye mentioned that the state Commissioner of Police, Imo State, CP Mohammed Ahmed has cautioned residents in the state to be mindful of criminals who operate in disguise as prophets and prophetesses, prayer warriors, healing homes to commit heinous crimes in the state. He mentioned that the police boss has also vowed to uncover all crimes of similar nature in the State while he encouraged the good people of the state not to hesitate in reporting abnormalities of similar nature and all other kinds of crimes within the state to the police or call the Command.

129 suspects arrested for organising online gambling

The Police in southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality have arrested 129 suspects for organising online gambling, local police said on Thursday.

10 Essential Fruit Cutting Techniques Everyone Should Know plus VIDEO

Mastering basic fruit cutting techniques not only enhances the presentation of your dishes but also makes the process more enjoyable and efficient. Here are ten essential techniques to get you started: Slicing Common Fruits: Apples, oranges, kiwis Description: Slicing involves cutting fruit into thin, even pieces. Use a sharp knife and make sure to cut against the core or pit. For apples and pears, first cut the fruit in half, remove the core, and then slice. For citrus fruits, cut off the ends, stand the fruit upright, and slice downward. An image showing an apple being sliced into even, thin pieces. Dicing Common Fruits: Melons, mangoes, pineapples Description: Dicing involves cutting fruit into small, even cubes. This technique is ideal for fruit salads and salsas. Start by slicing the fruit, then cut each slice into strips, and finally, cut the strips into cubes. For mangoes, slice the cheeks off the pit, score the flesh without cutting through the skin, and push the skin inwa...

Femi Falana gets information on N4.6b fuel drained daily from FG

The federal government has forwarded to Lagos lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN) information on fuel importation and sundry matters. The requested information was forwarded to the lawyer by the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) which was acting on the directive of the Minister of state, Petroleum Resources, Dr Ibe Kachukwu as requested in his letter to the minister dated April 17, 2018. A letter dated July 9 and signed by Kingston Chikwendo on behalf of the DPR to Falana and titled “Re: Request for Information on Fuel Importation and Sundry Matter” stated in part: “We humbly referred to your letter dated 17th April, 2018 to the Honourable Minister of State, Petroleum (HMSP) requesting for information on fuel importation and sundry matters. “The HMSP has directed the DPR to provide you with the requested information. “Consequently, we hereby forward to you the requested information as detailed in your letter”, it stated. In his letter dated April 17, Falana had spec...

GIST OF THE DAY

Search This Blog