Garba Umar, The Anambra state commissioner of Police, has dismissed speculations that the Ozubulu Church attack was by a Boko Haram Member.

Garba Umar, The Anambra state commissioner of Police, has dismissed speculations that the massacre at the St. Philip Catholic Church in Ekwusigo Local Government area of the state was carried out by the dreaded terrorist sect, Boko Haram.

Some members of the state had earlier speculated that the attack was carried out by members of the terrorist group.

In an interview with newsmen, Garba who visited the scene after the attack that left eight persons dead, said the person who fired the gunshot, spoke igbo during the attack.

“From our findings, it is very clear that the person who carried the attack must be an indigene of the area. The man after shooting at his targeted victims still went on a shooting spree, killing and wounding other worshippers. Information available to police showed that the attacker was speaking Igbo at the time he was firing at worshippers.” he said

President Buhari has strongly condemned the Ozubulu Massacre as he described the incident as “an appalling crime against humanity”.

President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the attack on Ozubulu Church in Anambra State by a yet to be identified gang describing the incident as “an appalling crime against humanity and unspeakable sacrilege.”

Expressing his grief in a strongly worded statement issued by Garba Shehu the the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, President Buhari said that “there was no justification whatsoever to target Church worshippers and kill them in cold blood.”

He said this kind of atrocity “plumbs the depth of depravity and extreme cruelty of the kind that words cannot adequately express.”

According to the President, there is no religion that does not lay constant emphasis on the sanctity of life, and that “all Nigerians must rise up and speak with one voice against these remorseless evil men.”

While expressing his deep felt sympathy with the families of the victims, the Church leadership and the government of Anambra State, he reassured all Nigerians of his administration’s firm and uncompromising commitment to protect their lives and property at all times.

One of the survivors of the gory incident of shooting and killing of worshippers in the Church in Ozubulu, Anambra State, south east Nigeria, Sunday, Mr. Ohamadike Stephen has told Daily Sun that:

“We were in the church and I was to handle the second reading. As the first reading was still on, I heard a sound like a thunder. I dived under a long form in the church auditorium and from there raised up my head a bit and saw a young man with a fez cap shooting and people ran in all directions for safety in confusion.

The survivor who reluctantly accepted to talk flatly refused his photo to be used in the paper.

I remained where I was and that was around 5:45am. The Parish Priest removed his cassock and hid at the altar while the gunmen continued in the shooting spree.

“When they had left, I helped in evacuating the wounded and casualties to the NAUTH, Nnewi,” he said.

Also later in the evening, the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Zone 9, Umuahia, Mr. Hassan Karma visited the victims at the NAUTH and said that the act was completely unacceptable before man and God. The AIG assured that the perpetrators must be fished out. He said that would not make anyone say there is no security in Anambra State.

We reported earlier about a shooting that happened at the St. Phillips Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra state.

Now, we have gotten an update, and contrary to the 50 casualty figure we reported earlier, it has been ascertained that the shooting has claimed the lives of 11, and injured about 18 persons.

Governor Obiano just arrived at the scene… Here’s what his Senior Special Assistant on Social Media, Ifeanyi wrote;

Church Shooting: Gov Obiano Storms Ozubulu, Visits Hospital
… Shooting caused by Feud between Brothers living Outside Nigeria

The Ozubulu community in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra State were this morning thrown into mourning as a gun man walked into St Philip’s Catholic Church and started shooting sporadically, killing 11 and injuring 18 persons

On hearing the sad development, Governor Obiano stormed the scene to ascertain the level of damage and sympathize with the people.

Speaking at the Church premises, the governor revealed that preliminary security investigations show that the shooting was caused by a feud between two brothers from the community living outside Nigeria

“This is sacrilegious, totally unacceptable in Anambra State.” – Gov Obiano

The deeply saddened governor asked the people to go about their businesses without fear or panic noting that this isolated case must be followed to the root and all perpetrators must be brought to book.

“We can’t allow this happen in Anambra, we must get everyone involved to face the music” the governor declared
Gov Obiano also visited Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi where the injured are being treated.

Thanking over 50 doctors who were on ground looking after the injured, the governor assured their families that all medical bills will be taken care of by the State Government

Jewish Voice Ministries’ International President, Rabbi Jonathan Bernis and his team pay a visit to Nnewi, Anambra State.

The purpose of their visit is to present DNA tests confirming the claims that Igbos are of Israel descent.

Earlier this year, a team of scientists collated blood samples of persons in the South East to run a test in order to ascertain the claim that Igbos are of the Jewish descendants.

On Saturday, the jewish visitors were received by the chairman Caretaker committee, Nnewi North, Prince Chukwudi Orizu, at Messianic Faith Assembly, Uruagu Nnewi.

Daily Post reports that the team visited Anambra to present the DNA test proving their claims to the elders and townspeople.

This is the fourth visit to Anambra state in their quest to find the lost children of Israel.

There is currently a heavy tension in Anambra state following a reported attack, after gunmen launched an early morning attack on over 50 worshipers early this morning.

The attack occurred at ‎St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ugwu Oye in Ozubulu, Anambra State.

The news of the reported attack, which is being shared in various platforms read:

“Black Sunday!!

Many feared killed at an Early morning Catholic mass shooting by Unknown Gun men who stormed a church at Ozubulu in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State .

Over 20 deaths recorded already according report .

While I sympathize with all the affected families , I wish to submit that this is a time for we to unite against any form of barbarism against our people !

This is not a time for blame games ,but a time for great people created by great God to stand up and secure our people .

Security agency must do everything to arrest the perpetuators of Ozubulu Massacre for them to face the law .

No excuse should make anyone to move into a Church of God and start shooting innocent worshipers !

Our generation must not be intimidated by the agents of darkness !!!

#OzubuluMassacre

#PrayForOzubulu‎”

Information is still sketchy on the attack as of the time of filling this report.

Latest information indicated that the gunmen were hunting for a drug baron, traced him to his house but were told he had gone to church.

According to a YBL Reader, Itz Felistar Chy:

A clearer version of the incident from the eye witness box revealed that the gunmen came to assassinate Bishop (drug lord) and his father but couldn’t find them in their house went into the church built by the same Bishop to hunt for their targets.. On their arrival in the church, they put off the generator supplying power to the church and started shooting sporadically searching for their targets..

My take,

The influence of amphetamine and cocaine and other hard substances at work… When we advise our fellow youths to stay away from hard drugs and other harmful practices.

More details to come.

A Nigerian lady, Ebisike Victoria Chinyere, took to Facebook to invite her friends to her own burial all because she has no money to treat herself.

The Imo state born who seemed to have given up in life, when asked what her ailment was she said she stepped on poison and has no money to treat herself and she can only afford rat poison to terminate her life!

She wrote;

“TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN u re cordially invited to my burial ceremoney on de 31st of August 2017 As I DonT Have Money To Continue My Treatment Can Afford 50NairA To Buy Rat Killer To Terminate My Life”

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has revealed that kidnapper Evans will be charged to court soon.

According to Idris, the delay in Evans’ prosecution is due to police investigations to track down his accomplices within and outside the country.

Idris who spoke at a seminar recently said,

“Evans will be charged to court very soon. This is a man who has over the years been involved in kidnapping, collecting money in millions of dollars and harassing Nigerians from the various parts of the country.

“What we are doing now is to ensure that we conduct thorough investigations so that anybody involved will be brought to book.

“It seems kidnapping is becoming attractive to the youth. The more we arrest, the more they are coming up. But I believe that with special courts, this will be addressed.” He said plans were underway to recruit more policemen to effectively pursue the principle of community policing.

“We need the cooperation of the public. There is no way we can succeed without their cooperation. We need the National Assembly to give a positive view of the Police Trust Fund and I believe with that, we can change the image of the police in the country,” he added.

More updates have emerged concerning Maxwell Olusegun Adegbenro, who was arrested for impersonation – as it has been revealed that he also impersonated other people in order to dupe his victims which were mainly ladies.

The young man allegedly collected close to N1 million from two ladies in Ibadan, Oyo State, promising them marriage. Adegbenro, is presently being detained at Agugu Police Station, Ibadan for collecting N500,000 from one Olubode Nifemi Kikelomo, claiming to be younger brother of Governor Ayodele Fayose’s Media Aide, Lere Olayinka.

According to multiple online reports, he was also said to have collected N300, 000 from another Ibadan based lady, Titilayo Akinola.

Olubode Nifemi, a make-up artist and entertainer was said to have set Adegbenro up and got him arrested, using another lady, Ronke Gold.

When contacted, Lere Olayinka said;

“Sometimes in July, popular singer, Yinka Ayefele called me and said that a young lady came to his radio station in Ibadan to report a case of one Sayo Adegbenro, duping her of N500,000.

“I was made to talk to the lady on phone and she narrated how the said Sayo Adegbenro told her that I was his uncle and that she spoke with me on phone twice. I told her that I do not know the said Sayo Adegbenro and I did not speak with anyone on phone.

“I then told the lady that she had been duped and that she should find means of locating the said Sayo Adegbenro. It was this morning that I was told that he had been arrested and other ladies are also coming up with claims that he scammed them too.”

A woman’s vagina is meant to smell. Well, at least not in any way offensive. Physicians say a woman’s vagina is filled with different types of (good) bacteria and that each woman’s “smell” is completely different and unique to them — just like the vaginas themselves in terms of shapes and sizes.

“Some women’s vaginas may naturally smell stronger than others – and all of this is completely normal,” experts say.

However, there are some things a woman’s nether regions can smell like that can be a bit off – and can be a sign of a health issue. The following are the five smells you need to look out for:

1. It smells like … yeast. While yeast infections don’t often smell, if you notice a thick, cottage cheese-like discharge, this could be a sign of infection. Your vagina will also be itchy and could be red. So, it’s best to see a doctor.

2. It smells … musky. If you have exercised recently or are wearing non-breathable underwear, this can cause a musky scent from the trapped sweat. This should go away once you have a shower; but to minimise the scent, don’t sit around in sweaty clothes.

3. It smells like … fish. If it smells like you brought the fish market home with you, this is the most common scent that points towards bacterial vaginosis. This is the most common vaginal infection in women between ages 15 and 44. It occurs when the vagina’s pH levels are thrown off by an overgrowth of “bad” bacteria – but it’s not a sexually transmitted disease and is mostly harmless.

4. It smells … metallic. This one is no cause for concern, as it will generally happen when a woman gets her period. Blood can change the pH levels of a vagina and make it smell coppery. This odour should pass once the period ends. Avoid scented soaps, as this will throw off your pH balance even more.

5. It smells … rotten. This would normally happen if a tampon has accidentally been left in for a few days or more. If you can’t get the tampon out yourself, head to the doctor and they can get it out for you. However, something to be wary of is toxic shock syndrome which is a fatal condition linked to the tampon being left in for too long, Daily Star says.

– Culled from Punch.