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Residents, Management of River Park Estate, Abuja deny planned gunmen attack
Residents and Management of popular River Park Estate in Lugbe axis of Abuja, have denied of planned gunmen attack on the estate which has gone viral, saying the report has been investigated and there was no such thing happening.
The management of the Estate was reacting to a viral video claiming that an armed attack was underway at River Park Estate earlier on Saturday the 20th, which sent panic through the community, adding that the truth behind the incident is far less dramatic – and far more disturbing. Residents, grappling with the fallout of the hoax, are now calling for, increased vigilance, responsible social media use, and a renewed focus on shared responsibility for security.
The video, titled “Gunmen At Riverpark Estate Right Now,” sparked panic among residents and beyond. However, a resident Moses Okezie-Okafor, a lawyer present at the police station during the subsequent investigation, revealed the shocking truth, saying, the supposed victim, who didn’t even live in the Estate, orchestrated an elaborate scheme to scam money from his friend, a River Park resident.
Mr. Okezie-Okafor’s lamented the irresponsibility of some persons due to pursuit of money, adding that it was a criminal act that the law must take its course.
He said: “From the account of the arrested persons, including the alleged ‘victim’, he had disappeared for days, checked into a hotel with a female companion, and claimed abduction by captors who were demanding money.
“His friend, believing the story, invited the ‘captors’ who turned out to be two young men – a taxi driver and his friend – to collect the ransom at the Estate entrance. Once they agreed and were en route, he quickly reported the matter to the River Park Division of the Nigerian Police which set up an ambush for the suspected kidnappers, resulting in the scene captured in the video.”
Also another resident who was identified as Mr Tunde expressed regreat at the panic caused by the hoax.
Mr Oghale, advised the alarmist not to put the lives of another residents at risk because “you want to resolve a personal issue. There are different stories flying around and the image of this estate has been tarnished”, he said.
Meanwhile, the legal practitioner, Okezie called on residents of River Park to unite when it comes to the issue of security, insisting security is everyone’s responsibility.
He wrote. “This incident serves as a valuable lesson in the importance of trust, critical thinking, and collective action in maintaining a secure and thriving community.”
“While the immediate threat may have been a hoax, the lessons learned from this incident will have long-lasting implications for River Park Estate and beyond. Only through vigilance, responsible action, and a renewed commitment to shared responsibility can communities effectively combat misinformation and maintain a safe and secure environment for all.
“The River Park Estate hoax exposed vulnerabilities beyond security systems. It revealed the need for trust within the community and the potential for social media to exacerbate panic and damage reputations.
“Residents now urge themselves and management to work together to rebuild trust, promote responsible information sharing, and prioritize proactive security measures.”
The Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has been summoned to the Nigerian Po,ice Force headquarters to face criminal investigation.
In a letter dated 4th April and signed by Commissioner of Police in Charge of Operations, Olajide Rufus Ibitoye, said he was directed by the Inspector General of Police to invite the Emir for questioning for violating Durbar ban.
A copy of the letter sighted by CAPITAL POST indicated that Sanusi led a Durbar processing to the Government House to pay homage despite the ban which the Police expressed security concerns.
The urged Emir Sanusi Lamido to appear on Tuesday,b8th April, 2025.
Sanusi reportedly led a procession in car as against the usual horses in which a 20-year old in the entourage was arrested and detained.
Senate President, Godswill Obot Akpabio has accused Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Elisha Abbo of being united I coordinated attacks against him lately.
He stated this following Natasha’s claims during a rally in her Kogi Central Senatorial District that he recruited the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello to assassinate her outside Abuja.
At the rally on Tuesday 1st April, 2025 which was monitored by CAPITAL POST in Lokoja, Natasha accused the former Governor Yahaya Bello, having been contacted late in the night of March 12, 2025 to orchestrated ‘recall and assassination’ of her outside Abuja.
Natasha said she has intelligence reports that when she is killed in her Constituency, “it will look as if it’s her people that killed her.”
Though Bello was yet to issue a statement debunking the allgations or otherwise, Senate President on his part denied the allegation and described it as falsehood and inflammatory.
Reacting in a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publici, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh on Friday, Akpabio accused former Senator representing Adamawa North Senatorial, Elisha Abbo of toeing the similar part of blackmail, saying barely 24 hours later, on April 2, 2025, Elisha Abbo appeared on Arise Television to revive a previously withdrawn claim that Senator Akpabio “manipulated the judiciary” to secure his removal from the Senate.
The statement said: “Nigerians will recall that Mr. Abbo, in 2023, publicly retracted this same accusation and tendered an apology after acknowledging that his claims were founded on incorrect assumptions.
“His removal from office was the outcome of a constitutionally grounded judicial decision by the Court of Appeal, which independently determined that he was not duly elected to represent Adamawa North.
“In a further twist, Mr. Abbo also alleged that he was denied his entitlements by the Senate President. This, too, is categorically false. Entitlements such as salaries and allowances are processed strictly through administrative and legal procedures.
“The Senate President does not and cannot unilaterally approve or deny such requests. Any delays or rejections would have been based solely on due diligence and compliance with established protocols.
“The timing, tone, and striking similarity of these coordinated attacks point clearly to a politically motivated smear campaign. These individuals—backed by undisclosed interests—appear united in a desperate effort to undermine the credibility of the Senate and its leadership and intended to distract from their own personal and political shortcomings and failings.
“Senator Godswill Akpabio remains undeterred. As a statesman devoted to national unity, institutional integrity, and the rule of law, he will not be distracted by malicious falsehoods or inflammatory rhetoric.
“Regardless of the necessity for legal redress, formal letters of demand, seeking immediate public retractions, apologies, and compensation for reputational harm, are underway to be served on both Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Mr Elisha Abbo.
“We call on the Nigerian public in particular and the International Community to reject these baseless and provocative narratives. The Senate, under Senator Akpabio’s leadership, remains focused on its constitutional mandate: to promote legislative excellence, safeguard democratic values, and deliver meaningful progress for the Nigerian people”, the statement concluded.
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has expressed heartfelt sympathy over the demise of Hon. Suleiman Muhammed, the Kogi East Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a condolence message to the family of the deceased and members of the APC in Kogi state, described the sudden passing of the APC Zonal chairman as a loss not only for the party in Kogi East but the entire APC family in the state.
According to the Governor “The late Hon. Suleiman Muhammed was a man of peace, humility, and one who demonstrated commitment to the service of the state and the APC as a party. He carried the aspirations of his people with dignity; his leadership was widely respected and his contributions deeply valued within and beyond the APC in Kogi East”.
“He was instrumental in strengthening party cohesion and promoting inclusive dialogue. His presence in every party engagement brought stability and thoughtful leadership to our consultations in the zone.”
Governor Ododo further noted that Hon. Suleiman’s calm temperament, sense of fairness, and ability to listen distinguished him as a unifying figure in the party.
The Governor also extends condolences to the family of the deceased, the leadership and members of the APC in the state, the people of Dekina local government area and the entire Kogi East Senatorial District.
He prayed that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljanatul Firdaus.
The late APC zonal chairman who served as the APC coordinator in Odu Ward 2 before becoming the zonal chairman of the party in Kogi East died at the age of 45 and has been laid to rest according to Islamic rites.
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