The Commander, Special Task Force and a Superintendent of Police, SP Michael Anetor, said the exercise would serve as a deterrent to others.
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The development was confirmed on Tuesday by the command’s Spokesman, CSP Moses Yamu, in a statement he issued to newsmen.
According to reports, the mast fell on the man during a strong wind that preceded a heavy rain, which disrupted a praise night planned as part of activities to mark Governor Monday Okpehbolo’s 100 days in Office.
Governor Monday Okpebholo gave the kudos in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, on Wednesday in Benin.
The command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, said the victims, ASP Elisha Jeremiah, Oyedele Ebenezer, and Useni Malam Inusa, were rescued on February 3.
The State Commissioner for Education, Dr Emmanuel Iyamu, made this known on Wednesday in Benin on assumption of office.
Governor Okpebholo stated this in his goodwill message during a food outreach by the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), through its Social Investment Programme.
Interestingly, despite the opposition’s claims, proceedings so far suggest that Governor Okpebholo’s position remains unshaken.
A statement by the APC Chairman in Edo, Jarret Tenebe, described the incident as “deeply disturbing and unacceptable act of violence that undermined the sanctity of the judicial process.”
The Command’s Commissioner, CP Umoru Ozigi, disclosed this on Friday in Benin when the Administrator, Office of Edo First Lady, Edesili Anani, visited him.
A statement signed by the Chairman, Caretaker Committee of the party in the state, Hon Tony Azeigbemi said he only uses the allegation to justify his actions against the elected chairmen.
In the course of the visits, the SUBEB boss suspended a primary school teacher for dereliction of duty.
Leaders of Ikpoba-Okha and Oredo legislative arms, Hon. Kingsley Balogban and Hon. Harrison Izekor led their LGAs.
Dr. Ernest Umakhihe, Chairman of the committee, made the revelation to newsmen when the committee spoke on Thursday in Benin.
The governor, according to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Fred Itua, renamed it Edo State Security Corps.
Dr Tony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, said this at a news conference on Tuesday in Benin.
Besides, the government said it was withdrawing the letter revoking the concession of the Oba Akenzua II Cultural Centre issued by the last administration to be used as a motor park.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports the appointees are: Musa Ikhilor, SSG, and Samson Osagie, AG and Commissioner for Justice.
In a statement on Tuesday in Benin, Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, said the nomination of Osagie and Oshiomhole would be confirmed by the Edo House of Assembly.
As Edo prepares for a new chapter, it is crucial to recognise not just the achievements but the importance of maintaining the momentum