Rights Groups Raise Alarm Over Threats Against Their Leader

The Human Rights, Liberty Access and Peace Defenders' Foundation (HURIDE) and Campaign for Democracy (CD) South East have raised alarm over threats to the life of their Executive Director and Chairman CD South East Zone respectively, Dede Uzor A Uzor.

In a joint press release by the rights groups alleged threatening calls and messages against the life Dede Uzor .

Dede Uzor is a notable human rights activist and a security expert who has been bursting hideout of some criminal elements and handing them over to Security authorities.

He was a leading figure in the recent bursting of criminal elements who murdered a serving legislature in Anambra State among other many high profile criminal gangs in the State.

The Vice Chairman of HURIDE, Comrade Chika Udemadu, who signed the statement said on Wednesday, February... at about 1.13pm, threat messages and calls flooded Dede Uzor's phone.

One the messages read:

"I know who u are and I know what u are up to but I pity ur family because u are too young to die, be warned " . It came through GSM number 07083384210.

Udemadu said sometimes, they would call and start raining unprintable threats against our Executive Director and our Chairman.

The human rights community in Anambra State, said Comrade Udemadu, want to call on the Commissioner of Police, CP Ikioye Orutugu, to immediately provide security around the activist before something untoward befell him, giving the serious insecurity in and around the State.

"We allegedly suspects some Police Officers at RRS, Awkuzu who are not comfortable with Dede Uzor 's glaring achievements in bursting criminal elements in the State. Some even sent him a WhatsApp message and immediately deleted same to avoid being detected" they alleged.

Tinubu Appoints Chioma Awuzie Substantive Rector, Fed Poly Oko

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Chioma Irene Awuzie as the substantive Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State. Dr. Awuzie's appointment, which takes effect immediately for a five-year term, follows the recommendation of the Polytechnic's Governing Council, chaired by Sen. Dr. Barnabas Gemade, after a transparent and competitive selection process where she emerged as the leading candidate. Prior to her appointment, Awuzie, who holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical and Materials Chemistry, was a distinguished Chief Lecturer in the Department of Science Laboratory Technology (Chemistry Option) and also Director in-charge of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) Projects in the Polytechnic. Under her stewardship, Federal Polytechnic, Oko, witnessed unprecedented advancements in infrastructure and institutional transformation. Her leadership facilitated monumental developments across the Polytechnic’s campuses in Oko, ...

#Watchvideo : SECURITY FORCES BURST THE CAMP OF UNKNOWN GUNMEN IN AKOKWA

Security Forces in the state through a coordinated intelligence report has bursted the camp of the unknown gunmen at Akokwa, Arondizuogu after a long gun duel which resulted to the death of some of the criminals and others arrested. These criminal elements have been known to be behind several attacks in the state such as the killing of police men in Mbaise, Aba Branch in Ehime Mbano, burning down of police stations, attack and attempted kidnapping of former Governor Ikedi Ohakim, abduction of Miss. P.P. Johnson, a female soldier in Okigwe and recently the attack in Akokwa that left many dead. It is obvious that these daredevil gunmen have been perpetuating their evil plans unabated until yesterday when their camp was bursted by security agencies. This is another assurance that our security operatives are leaving no stone unturned in the fight against banditry and other related activities. While it has become obvious that the activities of these non state actors are politically motivate...

Valentine Ozigbo Resigns from Labour Party

In a shocking move, against all speculations over the last few days, Valentine Ozigbo, a close ally of Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP). Ozigbo confirmed his decision to Diaspora Digital Media on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, but declined to provide further details, opting instead to share his reasons during an interactive session on X (Twitter) Space. The session, scheduled for 8 PM, will feature Ozigbo in conversation with Anambra's First Son, @uchepokoye, discussing pressing issues affecting Anambra State, including security challenges, societal fabric collapse, and the hope for a better future. Ozigbo's resignation has sparked interest, with many awaiting his detailed explanation for leaving the Labour Party. His decision comes at a critical time for the party, which has been navigating various challenges in recent months. Credit: Diaspora Digital Media

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