Rivers Vigilante Commander ‘Caught With Human Parts’
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested Felix Nwaobakata, commander of a local vigilante group, OSPAC, for possession of human skulls and other body parts in Omoku. OSPAC members were also detained for various crimes, including murder and attacking a police division. The arrests followed complaints about OSPAC's activities in Rivers State, particularly in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA, where they allegedly abducted individuals and clashed with security forces. The police emphasize their commitment to upholding the law while engaging vigilante groups within legal boundaries.
Milan in Talks With Lukaku
Milan is negotiating with Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku, seeking a loan or reduced transfer fee below Chelsea's €40m asking price. Milan is also interested in Chelsea's Carney Chukwuemeka and Trevoh Chalobah. Lukaku could benefit from Italy's Growth Decree due to his recent stints with Inter and Roma.
Driver testifies in church with stolen car, gets arrested
The Lagos State Police Command arrested Amos Daniel, a robbery suspect who stole his employer's car on his first day as a driver and later testified in church about the car as a miraculous provision from God. Alongside him, two dismissed soldiers and others were apprehended for their involvement in vehicle snatching using military gear. The police emphasized the importance of thorough background checks before employing drivers or domestic staff, recommending vetting at criminal investigation departments.
Flood takes over residential areas in Ibeju-Lekki
Heavy rainfall led to severe flooding in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, submerging residential areas and major roads on July 3, 2024. Affected regions included Epe, Eredo, Bogije, Labora, Abijon, Sangotedo, and Awoyaya. Residents blamed blocked waterways due to indiscriminate waste disposal. Calls for local and state government interventions to clear drains and expedite road repairs were made. The flooding caused significant damage, rendering some homes uninhabitable.