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Youths Flee Nsu Community over Police Arrest in Imo

From Marcel Duru, Charity Wins Owerri
Over 1000 Youths resident in Nsu Cmmimity, Eheme Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State have vacated the area over mass arrest by the Nigeria Police Force.
Speaking with journalists at Douglas Road Owerri, Imo State yesterday, one of the victims, Jude Ezeala said that the arrest was in respect of the burning of Open University located at Nsu Community in Eheme Mbano LGA of Imo State.
He stated that he relocated to Owerri when Army and Police went to the market known as Oriagu market and arrested some youths which include motorcycle operators, Palm Fruit harvesters and took them to Imo Police Headquarters in Owerri, Imo State and labelled them suspects.
In the same vein a Medical Practitioner based in the area Dr. Frank Madu has stated that over 5000 people residing in communities more especially youths have vacated the area and relocated to different towns outside the State for fear of being killed as Unknown Gun Men by the Nigerian Army deployed in the area by the Federal Government in conjunction with the Governor of Imo State senator Hope Uzodimma.
He said that the relocation started gradually when Security Operatives headed by fierce Military men killed suspected UGM during a down raid on the Nsu Community Eheme Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
He revealed that the presence of heavily armed military were scaring people in the communities, adding that what made the residents change their mind completely was the recent deployment of over 1000 Soldiers driving in a motorcade accompanied by Police with several armored carriers.
He conclude that tension has pervaded as military were deployed and patrol in every nooks and crannies harassing humiliating and killing innocent people and branded them arsonists
It could be recalled that the Commissioner of Police Imo State Command has issued a press release to journalists telling them that the Command has arrested eight suspected arsonists.
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Police Reunite 35 Rescued Kidnapped Victims with Families

The Police Command in Niger, says it has reunited 35 rescued kidnapped victims and survivors with their families in Niger.
This is contained in a statement by its Public Relations officer, Wasiu Abiodun, on Tuesday in Minna.
According to the statement the rescued victims consist of 16 women and 19 children.
The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Niger, Adamu Elleman, represented by the DCP investigation, Ibrahim Adamu, said the victims were from Kagara, Tegina and Agwara.
According to the CP, the victims had been in custody for some period for counselling and deradicalisation processes before handed over to their Council Chairman of Rafi LGA and relatives.
He appealed to members of the public to continue to cooperate with the police by providing actionable information on criminal activities.
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Turkish Embassy Pledges Partnership with Asset Media Group

By Donald Andoor, Abuja
The Turkish Embassy in Nigeria has pledged a working relationship with the Asset Media Group and Nigeria’s media in general to further boost long lasting diplomatic and trade relations existing between the two countries.
Head of Political Office, Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye, Muzaiffer Hakan Tok who was exchanging views with the management team of Asset Media Group in Abuja, yesterday recalled the robust diplomatic, trade and cultural relationship between Nigeria and Turkiye.
While stressing the cordial relationship existing between the two nations over time, he said there was need for media practitioners to be further enlightened about those things that were common and binding between the two nations.
He applauded the people of Nigeria and the government for the hospitality accorded Turkish nationals in the country.
Earlier, Dr. Cletus Akwaya, Proprietor of Asset Media Group, owners of the Daily Asset Newspaper and Asset Television, said the visit was to explore ways of media partnership with the embassy.
He appealed to the Turkish Embassy in Nigeria to initiate avenues for exchange of visits between journalists of the two countries to enable them to enlighten and educate the public about opportunities that abound in the country.
The diplomatic relations between the two nations started when Turkey opened an embassy in Lagos in 1962. The embassy was moved to Abuja in 2001 after Nigeria’s proclamation of Abuja as the new capital.
On the other hand, Nigeria has an embassy in Ankara, the capital of Turkey and the two countries are members of a group of eight developing nations, code named D-8.
The delegation of the Daily Asset Group included Donald Andoor, Chairman Editorial Board and General Manager of Asset Television, Ayami Sunny Ayami.
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NCS Cautions Nigerians against Breach of US Visa Terms

By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a public advisory urging Nigerians to use U.S. entry visas responsibly, following concerns raised by the United States government over visa misuse.
The NCS emphasized that Nigerian travelers must adhere strictly to the purpose stated in their visa applications, warning that engaging in activities inconsistent with their visa classification could lead to revocation.
It reminded the public that security screening by U. S. authorities continues beyond the point of entry, and that visa holders remain under regular monitoring.The agency also reiterated the importance of complying with U.
S. immigration laws, including import/export regulations. Travelers were further reminded to declare any cash in excess of $10,000 or its equivalent at entry or exit points, and to avoid carrying any prohibited items in their luggage.NCS advised all passengers to maintain lawful conduct both within Nigeria and abroad, cautioning that fraudulent acts committed in any country could result in legal consequences under both Nigerian and U.S. laws.
Assuring continued collaboration with the U.S. Mission in Abuja, the NCS stated that efforts are ongoing to ensure Nigeria avoids inclusion in any future visa restrictions, thus safeguarding the travel rights of Nigerians with legitimate purposes for visiting the United States.