The FCT Police Command has arrested one Onu Simeon following a fatal altercation that led to the de@th of one Ifeanyi Chukwu at Utako Market, Abuja, today February 5.

A statement released by the command’s spokesperson, SP

Josephine Adeh, says at about 09:30 am today, the Command received a distress call regarding a fight in Utako Market. She said police operatives swiftly responded to the scene, where Ifeanyi Chukwu was found lying unconscious on the ground. He was immediately rushed to NNPC Hospital, Utako, by police operatives, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that Onu Simeon of Anguwan Biggy, Jabi Daki Biyu, and one Ieanyi Chukwu of Kuchigoro, Lugbe, had earlier engaged in a dispute over a space to display their goods for sale. The disagreement escalated into a physical confrontation, during which Ifeanyi Chukwu suddenly collapsed and lost consciousness. His remains have been deposited at a general hospital for further investigation, while the suspect, Onu Simeon, is currently in police custody as investigations continue. Further updates will be communicated in due course.”

Adeh said the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP

Olatunji Disu, urges residents to adopt peaceful means of resolving disputes, emphasizing that violence often leads to tragic and unpredictable consequences. He reassures the public of the Command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining law and order across the FCT.

The importance of collaboration between traditional institutions and town unions for better development of Anambra communities has been emphasized.

The National President, Anambra State Association of Town Unions, ASATU, Barrister Titus Akpudo, made the emphasis after he led ASATU Executive members on a courtesy visit to Igwe Chidubem Iweka of Obosi; who was recently elevated as the Chairman of the Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council by Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

Barrister Akpudo noted that ASATU is committed to supporting the efforts of Governor Soludo in building a prosperous Anambra, and pledged to collaborate with the traditional rulers council on initiatives that promote peace, security, education, healthcare and economic empowerment.

The ASATU leader called for the formation of a joint committee that will be charged with the responsibility of resolving leadership tussles or crises between some Traditional rulers and Presidents General, as well as other critical stakeholders in various communities; in order to lessen the burden of community crises management on the side of the state government.

In response to the recent tragic incidents in Abagana, Njikoka LGA; where a man reportedly set his wife ablaze, and a 74-year-old woman in wheelchair burnt to death, the International Federation of Women Lawyers, FIDA, Nigeria, Anambra State Branch has embarked on advocacy and sensitization visit to the community.

Led by the Chairperson, Amara Muojeke, the FIDA delegation was received by the Traditional ruler of Abagana, Igwe Patrick Mbamalu Okeke.

At the visit, the group emphasized the urgent need for sensitization, particularly among women leaders, to ensure they are well-equipped to educate and empower other members of the community, starting from their homes.

FIDA Anambra appreciated the swift intervention of the Governor’s wife, Nonye Soludo, in providing relief materials to the affected children of the young woman and reaffirming her commitment to justice, saying that the compassionate gesture offers much-needed support to the victims, even as the push for legal redress and preventive measures against such horrific acts continues.

As an organization dedicated to the protection of women’s and children’s rights, the group said it remains resolute in advocating for justice, legal accountability and community sensitization, urging all stakeholders —government, law enforcement agencies, traditional institutions and Civil Society Organizations to work collaboratively in ensuring that such tragedies are prevented, and that perpetrators are held fully accountable under the law.

“Justice must not only be served but must also be seen to be served”, it concluded.

The frontline aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the upcoming Anambra 2025 Governorship Election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has vowed to develop a homegrown solution towards addressing the rising insecurity in Anambra State, if elected governor.

Prince Ukachukwu, a renowned philanthropist, made the vow in a chat with newsmen in Osumenyi, in Nnewi South Council Area of the state, while reacting to the numerous cases of kidnapping, killings, and other heinous crimes in the state.

Ukachukwu maintained that the situation has gone out of hand because the current leadership in the state is not in tune with the details of how things work especially at the local levels, and as such, has only proffered solutions alien to the problems.

The business mogul said with the gift of emotional intelligence and street credibility that God has blessed him, and harnessing the collaborating efforts of security institutions and agencies, he will be able to provide workable solutions that will permanently reduce incidences of crime in the state.

Ukachukwu, who noted that matters of security are very sensitive and require a high level of secrecy, however, noted that the non-kinetic approaches will constitute the bulk of the comprehensive package he will roll out if elected to arrest the insecurity situation.

According to him, provision of myriads of avenues for positive engagement of youths which his administration will focus on, will significantly reduce the number of errant youths who will insist on criminality.

“It is important that Ndi Anambra understand what we are faced with, and which I attribute to the sustained neglect of the young people by successive governments.

“Now, many youths have found vocations in all kinds of crimes, making huge amounts of money.

“This, we must discourage by not just being decisive in dealing with criminals when caught to reduce the appeal of crime, but also by opening vistas of gainful opportunities for the young people,” he noted.

Ukachukwu, who prides himself as a street general, expressed confidence that he understands how to grow wealth and deploy it to impact lives, adding that with his expertise in various kinds of businesses and his widespread contacts, he will now leverage the powers of the state, to attract investments that will create jobs and wealth opportunities for the people.

The astute politicians promised to harness the collaborating efforts of security institutions and agencies, locally and nationally to fight insecurity on the kinetic aspect.

He also vowed to entrench a mentorship and adoption model in growing businesses owned by young entrepreneurs across the state.

“Under this initiative, we will see accomplished business leaders, mentor and adopt young entrepreneurs, who are starting up, providing them support and other needed assistance.

“This will be similar to the Apprenticeship Business Model, but will be unique, in that the processes are duly streamlined,” he said.

The business mogul noted that as Igbos, “Our people must return to the communal system of living where everyone supports each other’s growth.”

According to him, the widening gap between the rich and the poor remains a driving motive for the perpetration of all kinds of crimes in the region.

“If you look, you will notice that those being kidnapped are people who are thought to be wealthy. And the reason is that the criminal feels he needs to steal from you to grow to measure up to your standard.

“What if we begin to create a system where the wealthy supports the growth of the poor, financially, education-wise or through any other means?

“As a street general, I understand the language of the street and will definitely answer, if elected governor,” Ukachukwu enthused.