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Chris Okafor Recounts Experience In Kidnappers Den

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The founder of Grace Nation International, Pastor Chris Okafor, has recounted how he was abducted in 2012, alongside his personal assistant.

Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Okafor described the experience as a life-threatening ordeal he survived by divine intervention.

He disclosed that the incident occurred after a series of evangelistic crusades across the country.

According to him, the abduction followed the conclusion of a crusade held in Awka, Anambra State.

He explained that after days of intense travel and ministry engagements, the team planned to leave Awka for Benin City, spend the night in prayer, and then proceed to Lagos in time for Sunday service

Shortly after departing their hotel, their vehicle came under attack.

Okafor said he had been asleep due to exhaustion when gunshots suddenly rang out, throwing the vehicle into confusion.

Despite instructions to the driver to keep moving, the car eventually lost control and somersaulted into a ditch under heavy gunfire.

He recalled fearing for his life, noting that he was approaching the same age at which his two older brothers had died, a coincidence that heightened his sense of impending danger.

The pastor said armed men eventually seized him and his personal assistant, blindfolded them, and drove them to an undisclosed location, while a policeman and the driver who were in the vehicle were left behind.

He disclosed that during their captivity, ransom was raised and paid, but their release was delayed. He said they were held with several other captives under harsh conditions and were constantly restrained.

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Okafor further claimed that the kidnappers moved them around in the boot of a vehicle on multiple occasions while carrying out attacks on police stations, during which weapons were seized, and lives lost.

He said some of the abductors later claimed to have experienced strange encounters, urging them to release him.

After 58 days in captivity, he was eventually released and returned to his village in Anambra State, amid widespread rumours that he had died.

Okafor recounted that his return caused shock in the community, with his mother reportedly fainting on seeing him. He said he was in a severely weakened state and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment.

His personal assistant, however, remained in captivity for several more days and was only released after additional ransom was paid.

The cleric said the prolonged absence disrupted church activities, leading to the dispersal of the congregation. He noted that rebuilding the ministry afterwards was difficult but credited its recovery to faith and perseverance.

Reflecting on the experience, Okafor said surviving the ordeal marked a turning point in his life and family history, adding that he believed the incident helped break a cycle of untimely death in his family.

“This ministry and the church we see today are testimonies of grace,” he said. “I came face to face with death, but God preserved my life.”

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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