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In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,
Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor said that Easter was a time for Christians to celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and again, reawakened by its essence.
According to him, the power of the resurrection of Christ was made manifest in Easter. It is an opportunity for Christians to seek God’s face in prayers to settle the myriad of security issues and the widening division of Nigerians along religious and tribal lines.
The governor urged Christians to show love to one another, especially to the downtrodden in the society just as Christ sacrificed Himself to save mankind from destruction.
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Malam Muhammad Musa Bello, on Saturday, called on residents, especially the Christian faithful to use the Easter festivity to meditate and give expression to the teachings and lifestyle of Jesus Christ which exemplified love, peaceful coexistence and selfless service.
He however reiterated the commitment of his administration to ensure the security of life and property during and after the celebration.
According to a statement authorized by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Anthony Ogunleye, and made available to newsmen in Abuja, the minister further urged them to use the occasion to rededicate themselves to the virtues of love and peaceful coexistence.
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Policemen chasing robber shot my 75-year-old mother relaxing on verandah – Delta woman
Published 27 February 2021
Policemen of ‘Operation Delta Safe’ who were on the trail of an alleged robber on Saturday, February 13, 2021, allegedly shot dead a 75-year-old woman, Okwuekwu Okolo, who was relaxing on the verandah of her house in Asaba, Delta State. The second daughter of the deceased, Mrs Marry Ogbe, speaks to MATTHEW OCHEI about the tragic incident
What is your name?
My name is Marry Ogbe.
You said your 75-year-old mother was recently shot dead by some policemen. How did it happen?
Very early around 5am on Sunday (February 14, 2021), my younger brother, Nwafor, knocked on my door. I came out and I saw him crying. He said some policemen shot my 75-year-old mother. I asked him how. He said he was at his friend’s house in the neighbourhood when he heard gunshots and he was running to the house when he was told that policemen had shot our mother who was in front of the hou