Gentlemen of the Press: As you are already aware, two cars exploded before noon of 1st October, 2010, while the President, Commander-in-Chief was reviewing a colourful ceremony marking Nigeria’s 50th Independence Anniversary.
Both explosions occurred near a bridge adjacent to the Millennium Park, within a kilometre, East end of the Eagle Square. The ugly incident resulted in the death of 10 (ten) persons, while 36 (thirty-six) others, including 11 policemen were seriously injured. The blasts completely destroyed 6 (six) cars, damaged 18 (eighteen) others, and shattered the glasses of a hotel nearby.
The Nigeria Police deeply regrets the loss of innocent lives and the harm and damage done to the well being and property of fellow citizens. It is clear that the intention of the perpetrators of the evil act was to truncate Nigeria’s celebration of half a century of her political freedom. Their motive was to cut short the joy of men and women of goodwill and to pour shame and contempt on our President and indeed the entire nation, in the very presence of dignitaries and eminent persons from around the world. Certainly, these operators of an evil enterprise had targeted to commit mass murder of innocent children, young and old men and women, and members of the international community who had gathered to partake in our nation’s glorious moment. To the glory of God, their act of wickedness was frustrated by the tight security put in place at the Eagle Square.
Police investigation has commenced in earnest. Forensic experts are already checking about a hundred vehicles trapped in the vicinity of the blasts to ascertain the make, composition and origin of the explosives. As soon as the forensic examination is over, the vehicles will be released to their owners and the roads re-opened to normal traffic. The Nigeria Police regrets the inconveniences caused owners of those trapped vehicles and the users of those roads.
Also, an arrest has been made by the Police in connection with the incident. Police detectives are currently hunting for another two Nigerian citizens suspected to be the masterminds of the evil plot. Their names are
1. CHIMA ORLU, (MALE) 2. BEN JESSY (MALE)
... and I have attached their photographs for easier identification.
By this release, they are declared wanted by the Nigeria Police, and are hereby requested to come forward and clear their names. Any person who sees them or knows their whereabouts is requested to kindly report to the nearest Police Station anywhere in the Federation of Nigeria, or abroad, or call or send SMS to the following telephone
1. 0803-3225-349
2. 0806-2700-000
3. 0803-8305-707
Finally, I wish to call on all citizens that the thought and act of bombing any part of this country amounts to a declaration of war against Nigeria. It is our collective duty to stop criminals from destroying our fatherland. All citizens are reminded that they are obliged by the constitution to assist law enforcement agencies in the maintenance of law and order. And it is indeed a punishable offence to conceal or hide the identity or whereabouts of a wanted person.
ACP EMMANUEL C. S. OJUKWU
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
I specialize in investigative reportage across several subject matter and sectors but mainly focus on metro events and investigation. Do leave your thoughts and opinion on my reports to let me know what you think about them. Thank you
Posted: at 4-10-2010 05:33 PM (13 years ago) | Addicted Hero
moniconyez at 4-10-2010 06:05 PM (13 years ago) (m)
Let detectives do thoroughly checking, Using all the skils they got making sure they will arrest those really involve in this mess not the wrong citizens,
But are they members of (MEND)?
Posted: at 4-10-2010 06:05 PM (13 years ago) | Hero
massfree74 at 4-10-2010 07:35 PM (13 years ago) (m)
may God help us how are we sure that these guy are behind the mess please let us not point finger for now untill investigation is been cary out becouse this is a total fulk up my God help us again amen
Posted: at 4-10-2010 07:35 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
The normal police slogan of we are still investigating the matter didn't come up in this case.i hope the get the right guys so as not to suffer innocent poor citizen in order to cover up because police is capable of doing anything.May God help us b4 they turn 9ja to Iraq.
Posted: at 4-10-2010 08:57 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Even if i see them,pls Emma Ojukwu why dn't you address the issue of Police xtortatin money both on the road and in their offices?you must first start from there.Bail has being said to be free but these is all lies.How do you xpect the community to help you when police themselves are fake?
Posted: at 4-10-2010 10:16 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Lancemike at 4-10-2010 10:21 PM (13 years ago) (m)
It's high time the Nigerian police wake on issues regarding terrorism than waiting after an attack for them to investigate. Secondly, they should learn to investigate well before going public inorder not to accuse wrongly.
Posted: at 4-10-2010 10:21 PM (13 years ago) | Newbie
we are getting some where now , and i trust the law enforcements agent , they will try their best , i know quite right that the MEND might not have the capability of doing such a terrible thing alone but with the aid of their criminal neighbours and those who think they have some other things to settle with nigeria govt , but i will not jump into the conclusion now until we have more clue , look at their faces like that of reminants criminals of the BIAFRA WAR
Posted: at 4-10-2010 10:37 PM (13 years ago) | Grande Master
It's high time the Nigerian police wake on issues regarding terrorism than waiting after an attack for them to investigate. Secondly, they should learn to investigate well before going public inorder not to accuse wrongly.
YOU ARE RIGHT , EVERY CIVILISED SOCIETY KEEPS AN EYES ON THE CRIMINAL GANGS AND MONITORS THEIR MOVEMENT , AND NEVER GIVES THEM A BREATHING SPACE AT ALL TALK LESS OF GETTING A CHANCE TO STRIKE , ATLEAST PREVENTIONS THEY SAYS IS MUCH BETTER THAN CURE , WITH OUR PRAYERS ALTOGETHER , THEY WILL ROUND THEM UP ALL TOGETHER AND THEIR FINANCIERS
Posted: at 4-10-2010 10:45 PM (13 years ago) | Grande Master
Commonsense at 5-10-2010 01:35 AM (13 years ago) (m)
Quote from: ajanni on 4-10-2010 10:37 PM
we are getting some where now , and i trust the law enforcements agent , they will try their best , i know quite right that the MEND might not have the capability of doing such a terrible thing alone but with the aid of their criminal neighbours and those who think they have some other things to settle with nigeria govt , but i will not jump into the conclusion now until we have more clue , look at their faces like that of reminants criminals of the BIAFRA WAR
i never see person wey useless like u. idiot, see the thing wey u de talk. yoruba man where u dey during the war. between you and those people u call criminals who is better off now, ewu. i have said it u are a very tribalistic person, if say u die for that bomb blast i for like am, scallywag
Posted: at 5-10-2010 01:35 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
yusufgiwa at 5-10-2010 01:41 AM (13 years ago) (m)
PLEASE LOOK FOR THEM NOW BEFORE 2011 ELECTION.THESE ANIMALS WERE GOING STRONGER EVERYDAY.GOOD-LOCK DO SOMETHING BEFORE THEY FORM AL-QAIDA OF NIGERIA. THESE PEOPLE ARE TERRORIST TO OUR NATION DO SOMETHING BEFORE IT TOO LATE.
Posted: at 5-10-2010 01:41 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
abduladino at 5-10-2010 02:09 AM (13 years ago) (m)
this name cant be real because nigeria our nation is not direct with their selfe when inside so how we outside can help when such people comes around we well na GOD get power
Posted: at 5-10-2010 02:09 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
abduladino at 5-10-2010 02:15 AM (13 years ago) (m)
this name cant be real because nigeria our nation is not direct with their selfe when inside so how we outside can help when such people comes around we well na GOD get power
Posted: at 5-10-2010 02:15 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
sismaila3 at 5-10-2010 03:28 AM (13 years ago) (f)
MEND reported 1 hr to time of blast that they will act on that venue, but since they got presidential exoneration, then catch anybody you see on the road.
Posted: at 5-10-2010 03:28 AM (13 years ago) | Newbie
Commonsense at 5-10-2010 03:35 AM (13 years ago) (m)
Quote from: sismaila3 on 5-10-2010 03:28 AM
MEND reported 1 hr to time of blast that they will act on that venue, but since they got presidential exoneration, then catch anybody you see on the road.
my sister no be MEND report anything, dem just use MEND name de act
Posted: at 5-10-2010 03:35 AM (13 years ago) | Upcoming
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