TheCitizen - It's all about you
  • Home
  • Headlines
  • Latest News
  • Governance
  • Business
  • Financial Crimes
  • Opinion
  • Editorials
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Headlines
  • Latest News
  • Governance
  • Business
  • Financial Crimes
  • Opinion
  • Editorials
No Result
View All Result
TheCitizen - It's all about you
No Result
View All Result

Ekweremadu threatens to release video clip of ‘assassination attempt’

The Citizen by The Citizen
November 8, 2018
in Latest News
A A
0
22
SHARES
734
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu yesterday threatened to release video clips of how his house was invaded by alleged assassins on Tuesday.

Ekweremadu said he may be forced to actualise his threat to release the video clip, if the Police fail to withdraw its claim that what happened in his house was a mere case of burglary.

The Senate resolved to ask the police to do a thorough investigation of the alleged assassination attempt on Ekweremadu, his wife and son in the early hours of Tuesday.

The upper chamber said the conclusion that the incident was a case of burglary appeared to be hasty.

Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (Abia South), who raised the issue, prayed the Senate to condemn the hasty conclusion by the Police that the invasion of Ekweremadu’s residence was a mere burglary case.

Abaribe lamented that “for the police to quickly without interviewing the very person for whom this incident happened, to come out and determine that it was a burglary, actually burgles the mind. We know in this country that Bola Ige was killed in his home. We know and also it is a fact the former gubernatorial candidate, Funsho Williams was also killed in his home.

“Our fear today is why the police are engaging in a cover up? Why is the police continually at any time that it concerns people that do not have presidential oversight or cover, they quickly come out and have a report,” the senator queried.

Ekweremadu said a Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of operations visited his house with the FCT Police Commissioner on Tuesday afternoon to sympathise with him.

“I showed them round and of course they were very sympathetic of what happened.”

He also informed the Senate that he was shocked when he woke up yesterday morning to hear police saying that what happened in his house was “a mere case of burglary”.

Ekweremadu said: “I am at a loss because as we speak, they have not taken any statement from my son, who was hospitalised; they have not gone to the hospital to find out what exactly happened to my son. They have invited security personnel attached to me, who reported yesterday. Some are still reporting this morning.

“They (the Police) looked at the CCTV tapes operated by the DSS and a staff of my house; apparently they were not able to figure it out. So, it was easy for them to quickly dismiss what really happened.”

He noted that he has been able to figure out the correct picture of what happened and added that he now has the video clip.

“Unfortunately for them, later yesterday evening, a technician came and was able to figure out and was able to produce the CCTV footage, including how they gained entrance into my house and how they got a way into my room and the fight between them, my wife and my son and all the efforts we made to save our lives. I am happy that we have that in our custody, which the police is not aware of.

He added: “I may now be forced to release those footage to the media, international communities so that Nigerians and ordinary people will judge whether it was a case of burglary or attempt to kill me or whether they just want to come to my house to have a breakfast or have a handshake with me.”

The House of Representatives also yesterday resolved to constitute an ad hoc Committee to investigate the alleged assassination attempt  on Deputy  Senate President Ike Ekweremadu and members of his family.

The committee is also mandated to find out the circumstances surrounding the late response of the Police to the emergency.

The committee is to report back to the House in two weeks for further legislative action.

The chamber also urged the relevant security agencies to ensure increased security surveillance around the Deputy Senate President as well as other members of the National Assembly.

Share9Tweet6
Previous Post

NNPC nets $470m from oil, gas export in August

Next Post

Emir says Nigeria needs change

Related Posts

Fire guts Supreme Court
Headlines

Fire guts Supreme Court

September 25, 2023
Kebbi govt bans mining, shuts down sites
Headlines

Kebbi govt bans mining, shuts down sites

September 22, 2023
FG apologises for Tinubu’s NASDAQ closing bell error
Headlines

FG apologises for Tinubu’s NASDAQ closing bell error

September 22, 2023
No Nigerian died in fire-gutted abandoned municipal building in South Africa – NUSA
Global News

NUSA raises alarm over fresh attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

September 22, 2023
FG raises salaries for junior lecturers to 25%, retains 35% for professors, others
Headlines

FG raises salaries for junior lecturers to 25%, retains 35% for professors, others

September 22, 2023
Tinubu nominates Cardoso as CBN Governor, names four deputies⁣
Appointments

Cardoso assumes office as CBN confirms Emefiele’s resignation

September 22, 2023
Next Post
Nigeria at 58: Celebrating poverty – Tribune

Emir says Nigeria needs change

Travel ban: Another look – The Sun

US institute denies predicting 2019 presidential poll in Buhari’s favour

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

FROM THE GRASSROOTS

Ondo senator appoints 100 PAs, awards N300k to each constituent

Ondo senator appoints 100 PAs, awards N300k to each constituent

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

Obasanjo laments insecurity on Nigeria roads, railways, airports

Yoruba Obas Forum insists on Obasanjo’s public apology

by The Editor
September 19, 2023
0

...

Cult clash: Sagamu LG imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on motorcycle, tricycle operations

Cult clash: Sagamu LG imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on motorcycle, tricycle operations

by The Editor
September 18, 2023
0

...

Rivers council boss bans commercial tricycle operations over insecurity

Rivers council boss bans commercial tricycle operations over insecurity

by The Editor
September 16, 2023
0

...

APPOINTMENTS

Tinubu nominates Cardoso as CBN Governor, names four deputies⁣

Cardoso assumes office as CBN confirms Emefiele’s resignation

by The Editor
September 22, 2023
0

...

Gov. Otti makes 14 new appointments

Gov. Otti makes 14 new appointments

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

Tinubu appoints Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as Special Adviser

Tinubu appoints Hakeem Baba-Ahmed as Special Adviser

by The Editor
September 18, 2023
0

...

Gov. Zulum appoints new Rector for Ramat polytechnic

Gov. Zulum appoints new Rector for Ramat polytechnic

by The Editor
September 18, 2023
0

...

ODDITIES

59-year-old man gets life imprisonment for raping two daughters

59-year-old man gets life imprisonment for raping two daughters

by The Editor
September 19, 2023
0

Guard allegedly impregnates three students in Anglican school

Guard allegedly impregnates three students in Anglican school

by The Editor
September 15, 2023
0

Gunmen attack Rivers TV, radio stations

Man kills father with pestle in Rivers State

by The Editor
September 8, 2023
0

State of the States

2023 presidency: Ogun Governor dumps Tinubu for Osinbajo

Gov. Abiodun directs payment of N1bn gratuity to pensioners

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

Subsidy: Delta governor approves palliatives for students

Subsidy: Delta governor approves palliatives for students

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

Plateau govt to reactivate rail transport in city masterplan

Plateau govt to reactivate rail transport in city masterplan

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

Insecurity: We’ll fish out killers of soldiers, policemen in Imo – Gov Uzodinma

Insecurity: We’ll fish out killers of soldiers, policemen in Imo – Gov Uzodinma

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

  • Trending
  • Comments
  • Latest
UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two months

UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two months

August 3, 2022
US govt reaches agreement with Niger junta, resumes drone aircraft, crewed aircraft operations

US govt reaches agreement with Niger junta, resumes drone aircraft, crewed aircraft operations

September 16, 2023
Coup: Russia warns ECOWAS, others against Niger intervention threats

Coup: Russia warns ECOWAS, others against Niger intervention threats

August 2, 2023
Fed Govt orders telcos to reverse hike in call, data rates

NCC sets record clear in alleged leakage of Obi-Oyedepo call

April 4, 2023

Air Peace begins operations, offers airfare to Armed Forces personnel

170

Diezani breaks silence, reveals side of story in 3-part exclusive interview

26

FG’s N4trn contractual debts under Jonathan – National Mirror

21

2015: Washington Post condemns Jonathan for campaign slogan

20
Fire guts Supreme Court

Fire guts Supreme Court

September 25, 2023
NCC extends submission of application for Hackathon

NCC extends submission of application for Hackathon

September 22, 2023
Kebbi govt bans mining, shuts down sites

Kebbi govt bans mining, shuts down sites

September 22, 2023
FG apologises for Tinubu’s NASDAQ closing bell error

FG apologises for Tinubu’s NASDAQ closing bell error

September 22, 2023

GLOBAL NEWS

No Nigerian died in fire-gutted abandoned municipal building in South Africa – NUSA

NUSA raises alarm over fresh attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

by The Editor
September 22, 2023
0

...

Guinea junta leader tells UN to ‘stop lecturing’ Africa

Guinea junta leader tells UN to ‘stop lecturing’ Africa

by The Editor
September 22, 2023
0

...

Nguema swears in as Gabon transitional head of state

Coup: Gabon gets partial suspension from Commonwealth

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

Tunisia suffers nationwide power cut

Tunisia suffers nationwide power cut

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

Rwanda Pres. Kagame readies run for fourth term

Rwanda Pres. Kagame readies run for fourth term

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

...

EDITORIAL REVIEW

Teachers in private schools – Thisday

Teachers in private schools – Thisday

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

Reining-in boat mishaps in Nigeria – Vanguard

Reining-in boat mishaps in Nigeria – Vanguard

by The Editor
September 20, 2023
0

Rising cultism menace should be crushed – Punch

Rising cultism menace should be crushed – Punch

by The Editor
September 19, 2023
0

Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit needs attention – Punch

Nigeria’s infrastructure deficit needs attention – Punch

by The Editor
September 18, 2023
0

Nigeria’s literacy rate still too low – Punch

Nigeria’s literacy rate still too low – Punch

by The Editor
September 8, 2023
0

Opinion

Nigeria Immigration Service and hire purchase passports

Nigeria Immigration Service and hire purchase passports

by The Editor
September 5, 2023
0

...

Sudan crisis: Security threats and implications for Nigeria and beyond

Sudan crisis: Security threats and implications for Nigeria and beyond

by The Editor
August 30, 2023
0

...

Tinubu finds his own demons

Tinubu finds his own demons

by The Editor
August 3, 2023
0

...

Ali Pate: Long-awaited messiah of Nigerian health sector

Ali Pate: Long-awaited messiah of Nigerian health sector

by The Editor
July 23, 2023
0

...

  • UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two months

    UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two months

    129 shares
    Share 52 Tweet 32
  • US govt reaches agreement with Niger junta, resumes drone aircraft, crewed aircraft operations

    88 shares
    Share 35 Tweet 22
  • Coup: Russia warns ECOWAS, others against Niger intervention threats

    76 shares
    Share 30 Tweet 19
  • NCC sets record clear in alleged leakage of Obi-Oyedepo call

    67 shares
    Share 27 Tweet 17
  • Shake-up in army

    62 shares
    Share 25 Tweet 16
  • Home
  • Headlines
  • Latest News
  • Governance
  • Business
  • Financial Crimes
  • Opinion
  • Editorials

© 2022 TheCitizen Ng. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Headlines
  • Latest News
  • Governance
  • Business
  • Financial Crimes
  • Opinion
  • Editorials

© 2022 TheCitizen Ng. All Rights Reserved.