How CSO Louis Okpolokpo Buried his Late Father ln-law, Chief David Pere in a Grand Style at Ogbe-ljoh on 11th October, 2024 in Delta

How CSO Louis Okpolokpo Buried his Late Father ln-law, Chief David Pere in a Grand Style at Ogbe-ljoh on 11th October, 2024 in Delta 

Oyinbi Onduku 

Warri _____  Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Council of Delta State was over the weekend soaked up with caliber of personalities from all walks of life across the Niger Delta region, as the remains of the former Transition Committee Chairman of WSWLGA, High Chief (Hon.) David Nane Pere (JP), the lbediwei of lzansa/ljelejele/ Ekeremor communities of Ogbe-ljoh, who is a big father in-law to the famous young Niger Delta emancipator who doubled as the Chief Security Officer, CSO to the General Manager Operations Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Alaowei Louis Preye Ogbeghan aka Okpolokpo as he buried his late father in-law in a grand style to the amazement of friends, dignitaries and well wishers at the occasion.

The late Chief David Pere was a renowned politician and critical stakeholder of ljaw National Congress, INC who lived a well fulfilled life in serving humanity over seven decades before passing unto eternal glory.

He was a dedicated christian and elder of the Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, Water Resource regional headquarters, warri.

He died at age 72 after brief illness. He was survived by a wife, 9 children, 16 grandchildren, brothers, sisters, son and daughter in-laws and many relations.

Meanwhile, the body of late David Pere leaves Vennel Hospital Mortuary Warri at about 8:45AM on Friday in a motorcade to Miller Jetty NPA via barge to Ogbe-ljoh Community for christian funeral/night burial at Ewein primary school field.

While on the barge to his home town Ogbe-ljoh, there was a fanfare and carnival like musical interlude and cultural dance entertainment as the popular talented Ayakoromo born ljaw owigiri high life music maestro, Gen. Best May JFred mount the center stage to thrilled sympathizers with scentilating lyrics of ljaw owigiri songs.

The corpse was accompanied by the Ogbe-ljoh traditional council of chiefs. It arrived Ogbe-ljoh at about 11:30AM for a brief stop over at his compound before onward procession round the community. This was followed by lying in state at Ewein primary school for funeral service conducted by a team of pastors from the Living Faith Church Ogboroke, Effurun warri.

Delivering his sermon at the funeral service, pastor Oluwatimileyin Adetokunbo described late elder David Pere as a great man that made positive impact in the church in particular, and the society at large.

Adetokunbo said resurrection and judgement were at hand, hence he admonished believers as well as sinners for a positive change of heart as there is no repentance in the grave.

While praying God to grant the soul of the deceased eternal rest, pastor Adetokunbo charged his children to immortalize their late father legacy by promoting the good traits he radiated while on earth.

Immediately after the sermon and funeral service in accordance to the living faith church, the remains of Chief David Pere was taken to the graveside by the undertakers and interred at about 2:50PM.

At the grand reception, Alaowei Okpolokpo was joined by friends and well wishers, families, colleagues from Tantita Security Services among other sympathizers to bid his amazing father in-law final farewell.

The afternoon social wake keep reception was eventful and colourful as the children and inlaws of Papa danced with their loved ones and well wishers to the melodious and captivating ljaw owigiri highlife music soundbeats of Dr. Alfred lzon-ebi alias Jking.

The late lbediwei of lzansa/ljelejele/ Ekeremor communities of Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom was also given a befitting night social wake keep till dawn in accordance to the ljaw tradition as the popular Ogbe-ljoh born Mienkuro ljaw highlife owigiri music taliban, Chief Kingsley Takemebo thrilled guests with electrifying performance at his compound in Ogbe-ljoh.

However, CSO Okpolokpo has expressed gratitude and appreciation to God Almighty for the successful burial rites of his beloved great father in-law over the weekend amidst fair weather, crisis and accident free.

He further appreciated his immediate family, in-laws, colleagues, friends and well wishers for their solidarity and show of love before, during and after the burial ceremony, praying God to grant their heart desires in a thousandfold, he remarked.

However, some dignitaries that grace the occasion includes; Chief. Kenneth Obogu Brabo, the Executive Chairman Burutu LGA, Chief Hon. Julius Takeme, the member representing Burutu North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Amb. Anthony Ebitonmo Alapala, Hon. Barr. George Timinimi, Chief Boro Opudu, chairman Delta State land/Waterways Security committee, the Oporoza House led by elder T.K. Ogoriba, Chief. Favour lZoukumo, Chief Frank Omare, Chief. Francis Oyimi, Barr. Eric Omare, Hon. Richard Tuedon, Dr. Ahmed Saibakumo, Chief. Benjamin Ekeremor, Chief. Francis Bomiebi, Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo, leader Warri South-West Legislative Arm, Mrs. Biboere Manager, Chief David Omare, Chief Vero Tangbeiwei, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Chief. Joel Ogbona, Capt. Ziko, Dr. Oshonwho, Chief Hon. Ebikeme Clark, Commissioner Directorate Riverine lnfrastructural Development Delta State, Chief. Emmanuel Amgbaduba, Hon Godwin Edumogiren, Hon Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Denbofa Oweikpodo, Chief Barr. Akpobodou, Hon. Frank Pukon, Hon. Dan Yingi, Don Pedro Ogugu, Hon. Moses Ogugu, Amb. Preincewill Binebai, National Spokesman lYC among others.

PAP caution against fraudsters over trading of vocational training for money, distances self from Yenagoa Dialogue

PAP caution against fraudsters over trading of vocational training for money, distances self from Yenagoa Dialogue 

The Presidential Amnesty Programme has clarified that it was not involved in the "dialogue between stakeholders and former agitators of the Niger Delta", hosted by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South-South, Gift Johnbull, in collaboration with one 'General MightyMan' in Yenagoa, on Tuesday.

The PAP Office made this clarification in a press statement signed by Mr Igoniko Oduma, the Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, on Thursday.

It stated that the explanation became necessary as a result of the unfortunate linking of the PAP Office with the Yenagoa Dialogue in some quarters, and the ongoing fraud by some persons who collect monies from unsuspecting victims using the name of the Office with a fake promise of vocational training and empowerment benefits.

The statement further reiterated that beneficiaries of the office's vocational, educational scholarship and post-training schemes do not pay any money to benefit from them.

It quoted the PAP boss as warning all delegates of Phase One, Two, Three, and other beneficiaries about the ongoing fraud and to desist from giving money in return for alleged favours from the presidential amnesty office. 

Otuaro again called on security agencies to arrest and prosecute those involved in using the name of the office for scam, to serve as a deterrent to others.

The statement read, "The attention of the Presidential Amnesty Programme has been drawn to an event that was held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, on 8 October 2024, which centred on "dialogue between stakeholders and former agitators of the Niger Delta".

"The PAP Office wishes to clarify that it was not a party to the event, which was hosted by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South-South, Gift Johnbull, in collaboration with one 'General MightMan'.

"This clarification becomes necessary due to the misconception in some quarters that the PAP office was involved in the event. 

"We are concerned that based on the event, some persons are impersonating the PAP Office and collecting money from unsuspecting members of the public with a fake promise they will be engaged in vocational skills training and other empowerment opportunities in return.

"The PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, advises PAP delegates of Phases One, Two and Three as well as beneficiaries to, in their own interest, stay away from activities that are not officially sanctioned by the Office. 

“The PAP Office does not demand money from potential beneficiaries for enrollment in its vocational, educational scholarship and post-training initiatives.

"The Administrator is urging security agencies to apprehend and prosecute those using the name of the PAP Office to engage in fraudulent activities. The public should count the PAP office out of such pay-for-engagement activities."

Gbaramatu agog as Azaiye Piniki Laid to Rest Amid Tears, Tributes

Gbaramatu agog as Azaiye Piniki Laid to Rest Amid Tears, Tributes

The Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State witnessed an outpouring of grief as the remains of the revered Chief Piniki Azaiye, the erstwhile Ganpamowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, were laid to rest.

The funeral rites, attended by dignitaries, traditional leaders, and community members, celebrated the life and legacy of Chief Piniki Azaiye, whose passing left a void in the kingdom.

Tributes and Eulogies

"Chief Piniki Azaiye was a visionary leader, a champion of peace, and a steadfast advocate for the development of Gbaramatu Kingdom," said chief Matthew Ebifiebebe Pudie, chairman burial committee.

"His wisdom, guidance, and selfless service will be deeply missed," added Pastor Christmas.

Funeral Procession

The funeral procession, accompanied by traditional music and cultural displays, wound its way through the kingdom, paying homage to Chief Piniki Azaiye's contributions.

Final Farewell

As the casket was lowered into the grave, tears flowed freely as mourners bid their final farewell to a leader who had touched countless lives.

Legacy Lives On

Chief Piniki Azaiye's legacy will continue to inspire generations to come, embodying the values of leadership, community service, and cultural heritage -Mrs Rosemary Aken John-Oduone.

Just-ln: Former Bayelsa Governor Elect, David Lyon Bags Ijaw Nation Hero Award

Just-ln: Former Bayelsa Governor Elect, David Lyon Bags Ijaw Nation Hero Award

HINREC Group honours (H. E.) Chief Hon. David Lyon as HERO OF IJAW Nation.

According to the Group President, Gesikeme Akparakata stated that beyond politics, Bayelsa State and the Ijaw Nation shall remember this iconic personality as a hero of all time. He is greatly loved by all, and since the creation of Bayelsa State no single individual has ever been so loved, celebrated and endeared to the people with such heroic feat like him. 

"Perhaps that could be informed by his goodwill towards the people of the state. His benevolence is second to none and is greatly felt by all. As such he is today indoctrinated into the Book of Heroes, a biographical encyclopaedia of those great men and women in the face of history."

" Born to Mr and Mrs Arukubu Lyon Ekpe of Abebiri family of Eubiri compound,  Olugbobiri community in Olodiama clan, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State of Nigeria, Chief Hon. David Lyon is a great man of many parts rolled into one. To some, he is the great oil magnate and business man. To others he is the most influential politician of all time in the history of Bayelsa State, the Governor Elect announced by the Independent National Electoral commission but somehow short-lived, perhaps for another day."

God bless the Hero whose heart beats with the people, the statement added.

CSO Louis Okpolokpo Eulogizes late Father in-law, Chief David Pere as Selfless Leader at Service of Songs

CSO Louis Okpolokpo Eulogizes late Father in-law, Chief David Pere as Selfless Leader at Service of Songs 

Warri _____The Chief Security Officer, CSO to Godfrey Tare Pondi, the General Manager (GM) Operations Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Alaowei Louis Preye Ogbeghan, popularly known as Okpolokpo, has mourned and described his late father in-law, High Chief. (Hon.) David Nane Pere as a great philanthropist of high repute who lived a selfless life in serving humanity while he was alive.

Alaowei Louis Ogbeghan who is the husband to Mrs. Angela Pere Ogbeghan make the remark in warri on Wednesday during the service of songs held in honour of the late lbediwei of lzansa/ ljelejele/Ekeremor of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom.

He noted that his late father in-law was a man of peace and integrity whose life time make an indelible impact in the society, especially Ogbe-ljoh kingdom, warri south west local government and Delta State at large.

He expressed heartfelt condolence to his lovely wife and her siblings, mother in-law and the entire David Pere family's of Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom and Obotebe kingdom over his passage, while charging them to take solace in the word of God, adding that papa is sleeping in the Lord.

Meanwhile, the service of songs was conducted by the Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel Ogboroke.

The occasion was attended by many illustrious sons of ljaw nation, including the Bolouwei of Niger Delta, High Chief. Tunde Smooth, Hon. Barr. George Timinimi, High Chief. Frank Omare, Hon. Chief. Dan Yingi, High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Pondi, MD Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Sir. Godfrey Tare Pondi, GM Operations Tantita Security Services,  Hon. Chief Favour lZoukumo, Chief. T.K. Ogoriba, Chief. Brabo Obogu, Chief. Daniel Ekpebide, Hon. Samuel Idukedoumene Ekpemupolo, leader of Warri South-West Legislative Arm, Barr. Frank Ekpemupolo, Chief Ebimobowei Oguma, Chief Comr. Tina Tobusi, Dean Ebi Thomas,Tom Willy among others.

Service of Songs/Wake keep for late David Pere holds today 9th October by 3:pm, in Warri

Service of Songs/Wake keep for late David Pere holds today 9th October by 3:pm, in Warri 

Warri _____ Final burial rites for the former Transition Committee Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Council of Delta State, late Hon. (Chief) David Nane Pere (JP), aged 71, the lbediwei of lzansa, ljelejele, Ekeremor communities in Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom has been announced by the family.

In a statement jointly signed by Hon. Francis Oyimi, Chairman burial planning committee, Chief (Amb.) Francis Bomiebi (JP), Secretary planning committee, Chief Joel Ogbona, for Ogbe-ljoh Warri leaders of thought , Capt. John Eyoroengagha for the family and Mr Martins David Pere for the children stated as follows:

Wednesday 9th October, 2024: Service of Songs/Wake keep at his warri residence No, 3 Usiayo street, off St. Mary's Hospital road, off Airport road, Ogboroke Effurun Delta State by 3:PM. 

Music by Prince Abraham Donokoromo Aka lsaba Abraham, (the Numupere of lsaba kingdom) and FC De Story Teller.

Friday 11th October, 2024, body leaves Vennel Mortuary Warri by 8:AM through Miller Waterside via barge to his home Town, Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, Delta State.

Music by Gen. Best May JFred on the barge to Ogbe-ljoh Town.

10:30AM_ body arrives Warri South-West Local Government Secretariat Ogbe-ljoh for Valedictory Session.

11:AM_ Lying in state at Ewen primary school field for funeral service.

1:PM_ internment at his compound Ogbe-ljoh.

Entertainment of guest follows immediately at Ewen primary school field Ogbe-ljoh.

Music by Dr. Alfred Ezon-ebi Jking at the reception in the day while Kingsley Takemebo to perform at the night social wake keep till dawn.

Meanwhile, until his death, High Chief David Nane Pere was a great leader and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South-West LGA in particular, and Delta State at large.

He was equally the lbediwei of lzansa, ljelejele Ekeremor communities in Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, Delta State.

He would be greatly missed by family, friends, political associates and business partners in the Niger Delta region.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

Amnesty Office Distances Self from Alleged Fraudulent Demobilisation Exercise for Pipeline Protection

Amnesty Office Distances Self from Alleged Fraudulent Demobilisation Exercise for Pipeline Protection 

Abuja ___The Presidential Amnesty Programme has dissociated itself from a purported ‘demobilisation exercise’ being bandied in the Niger Delta by unscrupulous elements who are going about collecting money from unsuspecting members of the public  for pipeline surveillance and other vocational trades.

A statement signed by Mr Igoniko Oduma, the Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, on Tuesday, said the clarification became necessary after the Office was inundated with inquiries from concerned stakeholders over the fraudulent exercise.

It stated that the PAP Office under the leadership of Otuaro does not collect money or solicit favours from Niger Deltans in order for them to become beneficiaries of its educational scholarship scheme and vocational training programmes.

The Office urged the members of the public to be vigilant and report such characters to security agencies so that they are apprehended for prosecution.

The statement read, "It has come to the attention of the Presidential Amnesty Programme that some unscrupulous elements are going about collecting money from unsuspecting Niger Deltans for a purported demobilisation exercise by the PAP Office.

"These unpatriotic elements claim that the PAP Office will use the demobilisation exercise to recruit people for training in pipeline surveillance and other vocational trades.

"Our findings show that these dishonest persons have deceived their targets into believing that the exercise will take place at designated centres in Bayelsa, Rivers, Delta, Akwa Ibom, Edo and Ondo states etc.

"The PAP office states categorically that it is not organising or carrying out any demobilisation exercise in any part of the Niger Delta. 

"The presidential amnesty office does not collect money or solicit favours from Niger Deltans to be beneficiaries of its educational scholarship scheme and vocational training programmes.

"The office therefore advises the youths and indeed the people of the Niger Delta not to fall victim to the criminal activities of these unpatriotic characters. No Niger Deltan should be hoodwinked into taking part in the criminal enterprise.

"The PAP Administrator, Dr Dennis Otuaro, frowns at the brazen attempt by these unpatriotic characters to tarnish the image of the office with their fraudulent activities.

"The PAP helmsman urges security agencies to arrest and prosecute those involved in the fake demobilisation programme to serve as deterrent to others."

Hardship: Rights Group Canvasses for subsidized Mass Transport Scheme in Delta

Hardship: Rights Group Canvasses for subsidized Mass Transport Scheme in Delta 

A human rights group, the Organisations for Human and Peoples Rights Protection and Humanitarian (OHPRPH), has called on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led administration in Delta State to provide a subsidized mass transport scheme for the people of the State to cushion their economic hardship.

This was contained in a statement signed by the national president of the organisation, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, an investigative journalist and publisher of FocalPoint Reports. 

In the statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Tuesday, the organization appealed to Governor Obovrevwori to "initiate a 50% fare subsidy to enable Deltans to move around at ease despite the current economic hardship being experienced in the country".

The organization suggested that "if possible, the state government should acquire buses for mass transit and also establish partnerships with private transporters as was done in the era of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan in Delta, who acquired over 130 Mass-Transit Buses, thus ensuring that Deltans moved around in comfortable vehicles at affordable cost".

The organization also advised the State Governor to establish a committee to explore the possibilities of acquiring electric vehicles for mass transit since fuel subsidy removal had grossly escalated fuel costs, thus leading to increased transportation expenses for workers.

The statement partly reads, "Currently, Deltans are experiencing high cost of transportation, though the primary cause was the fuel subsidy removal and the noninvestment of the state government into the transport sector to ease commuting and small-scale business.

"The other factor is that the state government has no regulatory measures in place to check excessive increment of transportation costs and activities of 'agberos' who encourage transporters to increase transport fares at impulse.

"Governor Sheriff Obovrevwori should know better that Deltans are experiencing Multi-dimensional hardship, the worst of its kind. Delta State will not feel it this hard if the state governments had initiated micro projects geared towards addressing basic needs of Deltans.

There is no doubt that the state governor had good intentions for, prioritizing mega projects such as bridges and road construction, building universities in the state.

"Governor Sheriff Obovrevwori should, as a matter of urgency, direct the Ministry of Housing, Economic Planning, Transport, and Agriculture to embark on micro community-based projects to regulate and provide affordable housing schemes that will decongest the cities and ensure that residents have some space for farming. Economic planning should get out of their office and get usable data that will enable the state government to plan economically viable micro-scale projects.

"Ministry of Transport should provide and regulate affordable, decent transport means and flush out the garage touts who unleash terror on private transports over refusal to dance to their tune.

"The Ministry of Agriculture has no business enjoying air conditioned offices; they should get into the field and even ensure that every civil servant is encouraged to have their farms. They should deploy agricultural extension workers to tour farms and provide instant support to boost cropping and life-stocking activities.

"As we speak, most cities in Delta State are battling with this high cost of living, mostly transportation and high cost of housing. Ughelli Agbor, Abraka, Asaba, Ogwashi-Uku Ozoro, Warri, Sapele, and a whole lot of other developing towns are suffering from this menace. 

"Delta State government will be indecently encouraging street boys economy by indiscriminately empowering them with appointments as SSA and SA's and thereby allowing civil servants and petty traders to wallow in penury and agony of excruciating hardship.

"The state government will be performing poorly by doing nothing about the high costs of house rent with its extortionist charges notably caution fees, Agent fees, landlord drink, etc.

"There is absolutely nothing productive about the cities that made it so expensive. The few small scale factories are barely surviving while the noticeable most vibrant business currently done by young people is 70% Yahoo/ hookup just at a time that the rate of kidnapping and armed rubbery are also advancing from bad to worst.

"All the above highlighted challenges are pointers to Government to intervene  strongly, without any further delay, for posterity as a stitch in time saves nine".

Just-ln: Onduku Petitions CP, Ovwian DPO over Abduction, Brutality, Demands for Justice

Just-ln: Onduku Petitions CP, Ovwian DPO over Abduction, Brutality, Demands for Justice 

Francis Tayor

Warri ____ The Chief Executive Officer, CEO/Publisher of Niger Delta Mirror Newspaper Online, Comrade Charlse Oyinbi Onduku who also doubled as the Vice President of the revered ljaw Publishers Forum (lPF) has petitioned the Nigerian police force, especially the Divisional Police Officer Ovwian over unlawful abduction, brutality and alleged extortion by members of the Ovwian anti-cult group on saturday the 4th of October, 2024 in Udu LGA, Delta State.

In a statement released on monday in Warri by the victim through his lawyer, Omes Ogedegbe (Esq.), called on the Commissioner of police Delta State to as a matter of urgency unravel the culprits of the dastardly act in a view of bringing justice to the victim.

Briefing his lawyer on what transpired on that fateful day, Onduku stated that on Saturday the 4th of October, 2024, he and his female visitor was in his barbing Saloon located at Sakilo Street, off Old Ekete road, Ovwian when about four aggressive Anti-Cult Vigilantes members stormed his barbing Saloon and dragged him alongside his female visitor who is an honorable member in Bomadi LG Council at gunpoint into their waiting Sienna van at about 8:45pm in a manner that smacks abduction without given any reason for their action.

In the cause of the abduction, Onduku and his female visitor were tortured after shooting a teargas canister into their eyes and were threatened to be killed if they refused to cooperate and follow them to the Ovwian police station.

Onduku further collapsed after his left eye which was operated due to a medical challenge was hit and teargas and ever since he couldn't sleep and was on medication due to the serious pains of the eye.

Meanwhile, due to the intimidation and brutality by members of the anti-cult vigilantes, Onduku was not allowed to lock up his shop, hence upon his return from the station, the sum of Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (N450,000) kept in his shop for his Point of Sales (POS) business was looted.

However, read below full details of the petition.

OGEDEGBE & OGEDEGBE

(Superior Chamber) LEGAL PRACTITIONERS/ACTIVIST House 5 Human Right Arena by Victory School, Opposite Plantation City, Otokutu. Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Email: omeslaw vaboo.com Tel: 09015544908/08067503820

7th October, 2024

THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

DELTA STATE POLICE COMMAND,

ASABA.

ATTENTION :

THE DIVISIONAL POLICE OFFICER

POLICE DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTER, 

OVWIAN,

DELTA STATE.

SIR,

IN THE CASE OF ABDUCTION, BRUTALIZATION OF ONDUKU CHARLES OYINBI, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE IJAWS PUBLISHERS FORUMBY MEMBERS OF THE OVWIAN ANTI-CULT GROUP ON THE 4TH OF OCTOBER, 2024.

We are solicitors to Onduku Onyibi Charles who shall herein after be referred to as our client on whose firm instruction and behalf we hereby write and deliver this letter to you.

It is our instruction that our client is a respected law abiding citizen and the Vice President of the reverend Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) and Editor in Chief of Niger Delta Mirror news outfit. He also owns and operates a barbing saloon and a Point of Sales (POS) outlet.

1. That our client was on the 4th of October, 2024 in his barbing saloon located at Sakilo, off old Ekete road, Ovwian, Delta State when about four armed members of the anti-cult volunteers stormed his shop and dragged him with them alongside his female visitor with his at that point in time which was about 8:45pm in a manner that smacks of abduction on allegation of being among the people who vandalized their patrol van.

2. That they raided some other persons in the area with whom they paraded our client within the area and beyond for several hours before they were taken to the police station when they were made to part with the sum of twenty thousand naira only.

3. That our client and his girlfriend were subjected to severe brutality as his left eye was bruised and the said eye just underwent an operation and they teargas the same eye leading to his collapse that led to his release from the police detention facility.

4. That at the point of moving our client from the shop, he was not allowed to lock up the shop as the same was deliberately intended to justify the looting of his shop as the sum of four hundred and fifty thousand kept in his shop for his POS business was also carted away by them. 

We demand justice.

-------------------------

IGHO OGEDEGBE, BSO

Service of Songs/Wake keep for late David Pere holds on Wed 9, in Warri, as lsaba Abraham, Fc De Story Teller Set to Perform

Service of Songs/Wake keep for late David Pere holds on Wed 9, in Warri, as lsaba Abraham, Fc De Story Teller Set to Perform 

Warri _____ Final burial rites for the former Transition Committee Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Council of Delta State, late Hon. (Chief) David Nane Pere (JP), aged 71, the lbediwei of lzansa, ljelejele, Ekeremor communities in Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom has been announced by the family.

In a statement jointly signed by Hon. Francis Oyimi, Chairman burial planning committee, Chief (Amb.) Francis Bomiebi (JP), Secretary planning committee, Chief Joel Ogbona, for Ogbe-ljoh Warri leaders of thought , Capt. John Eyoroengagha for the family and Mr Martins David Pere for the children stated as follows:

Wednesday 9th October, 2024: Service of Songs/Wake keep at his warri residence No, 3 Usiayo street, off St. Mary's Hospital road, off Airport road, Ogboroke Effurun Delta State by 3:PM. 

Music by Prince Abraham Donokoromo Aka lsaba Abraham, (the Numupere of lsaba kingdom) and FC De Story Teller.

Friday 11th October, 2024, body leaves Vennel Mortuary Warri by 8:AM through Miller Waterside via barge to his home Town, Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, Delta State.

Music by Gen. Best May JFred on the barge to Ogbe-ljoh Town.

10:30AM_ body arrives Warri South-West Local Government Secretariat Ogbe-ljoh for Valedictory Session.

11:AM_ Lying in state at Ewen primary school field for funeral service.

1:PM_ internment at his compound Ogbe-ljoh.

Entertainment of guest follows immediately at Ewen primary school field Ogbe-ljoh.

Music by Dr. Alfred Ezon-ebi Jking at the reception in the day while Kingsley Takemebo to perform at the night social wake keep till dawn.

Meanwhile, until his death, High Chief David Nane Pere was a great leader and Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South-West LGA in particular, and Delta State at large.

He was equally the lbediwei of lzansa, ljelejele Ekeremor communities in Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, Delta State.

He would be greatly missed by family, friends, political associates and business partners in the Niger Delta region.

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.