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Gov Mbah extols gallantry, sacrifices of Nigerian Armed Forces
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has extolled the bravery and sacrifices of the Nigerian Armed Forces and veterans, saying that the nation owed them eternal gratitude.
Mbah recognised and appreciated in a special way the role of the Armed Forces in the peace and security that currently prevail in the state.
Governor Mbah spoke during the ceremonies to mark the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in the state capital on Wednesday.
“Our debt of gratitude to you is eternal – not just one felt for a day. For us, this debt of gratitude is not mere lip service. It is a debt we are obligated to repay, because yours have been a career of lifelong service to the nation.
“Yours have been a career dedicated to keeping us safe – sometimes at the risk of your lives. The cenotaphs across the country are stark reminders of the price that our armed forces personnel have been paying, from colonial times to the present day,” he stated.
Mbah also recalled the exploits and sacrifices of the Nigeria Armed Forces in battlefields and peace missions around the world, which he said had earned the accolades, pride and respect.
“From the jungles of Burma and Congo to the arid fields of South Sudan, and the war-torn streets of Liberia and Sierra Leone, our armed forces have always been an embodiment of valour.
“The brave men and women of our armed forces have literally led the charge, ready and willing to deploy, as evident from their participation in numerous United Nations Missions across the world,” he said.
Mbah called for both material and emotional support to both the families of the veterans and serving personnel of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
“Our Armed Forces consist of men and women of steel. But they are humans, after all, and sometimes pay the ultimate price. When such tragedy occurs, they leave behind families for whom the pain of loss is often most severe. We owe them our love and care – in words and in deed.
“The widows and children of our ex-servicemen are compelling reminders of the sacrifices of our fallen heroes. Their lifetime of sacrifice and duty to the country has earned the families they left behind a right to our collective empathy.
“Their sacrifice for you and me – for the entire country – impels us to not just wipe off their tears, but to ensure that whatever lack their absence had created for their families is substantially filled. That is what gratitude looks like. It is, as well, the greatest honour and respect we can accord our fallen heroes.
“No less deserving of our love, respect and support are members still in active service, and those in retirement.
“On this very somber day of remembrance, I reaffirm my administration’s continued support to the Armed Forces – the pride of our nation, bastion of unity, and potent symbol of our sovereignty. Our support is, of course, complementary to the immense efforts of the Federal Government.
“So, the wreaths we lay in honour of our fallen heroes are not mere gestures meant for TV cameras. They impose on us an obligation to offer a shoulder to their relatives who mourn, and cater to their material needs.
These we shall never fail to do as a government,” Mbah concluded.
Speaking, Chairman, Nigerian Legion, Enugu State, Barr. Emeka Igweshi, stressed that support for the members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families should not be left to the government alone, but should be embarrassed by all.
Highpoints of the event were parade, laying of wreaths to honour the nation’s fallen heroes and release of pigeons to signal lasting peace.
Meanwhile, the event was attended by senior government officials, senior members of the Armed Forces, and other dignitaries, including the Speaker, Enugu State House of Assembly, Hon. Uchenna Ugwu; Chairman, Enugu State Traditional Rulers Council, Igwe Samuel Asadu, Igwe Fideli Nwatu and Igwe Greg Ugwu.
Members of the Armed Forces, security and related agencies were led by the outgoing General Officer Commanding (GOC), 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu, Maj. Gen. Hassan Dada; Garrison Commander, 82 Division, Brig. Gen. Stephen Dogo; Air Officer Commanding (AOC), Ground Training Command, Enugu, Air Vice Marshal Umar Abubakar; Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Madueke, Adani, Enugu, Commodore A.O Odejobi; Commissioner of Police, Enugu State, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu; State Director, Depart of State Services, represented by a Deputy Director, Operations, Abisong Eteng; State Commandant, Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Willy Etim Elijah; Controller of Nigerian Correctional Service, Enugu State, Nicholas Obiako and the Enugu Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Commission, Franklin Agbakoba Onyekwelu.
Tension and grief have enveloped the political community in Enugu State following the suspected murder of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) Chairman in Udenu Local Government Area, Chisimdiri Emmanuel Ngwu.
Ngwu, said to be one of the longest-serving members of the ADC in the state, was reportedly found dead in the early hours of Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in circumstances suspected to be suspicious.
A family source, who spoke to our correspondent, said Ngwu left the house shortly after waking up on Wednesday morning but never returned alive.
“He woke up early in the morning on Wednesday and walked out and that was the last we heard of him,” the source said.
According to the source, the family became worried after discovering that Ngwu was missing, before his lifeless body was later found outside the compound.
“When we woke up, we didn’t see him only to discover his lifeless body in front of our compound. We saw scratches on his neck which was twisted backwards,” the source added.
The circumstances surrounding his death have continued to generate concern among family members, friends and political associates.
Meanwhile, two persons have reportedly been arrested in connection with the incident.
However, their identities and the circumstances surrounding their arrest were not immediately disclosed as of press time.
The development has reportedly sent shock waves through the ADC in Udenu and the wider political community in the state, with calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding Ngwu’s death.
Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has claimed that President Bola Tinubu will relocate the capital of Nigeria to Lagos if he is declared the winner of the 2027 general elections.
Primate Ayodele made this statement in a video posted on X.
President Tinubu is seeking re-election under the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC.
Speaking about Tinubu’s re-election, the cleric said, “Lagos architecture will change. You may not see this one very seriously, but if Tinubu wins the second time, the capital of Nigeria will be relocated to Lagos.
“When this happens, the capital can be in Epe or Lekki or anywhere at all in Lagos.”
The Anambra State Police Command has uncovered the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder of a 56-year-old man, Mr Kelechi Madu, in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, two days after he was reported missing.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday, August 21, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who said the breakthrough followed a coordinated search and investigation by police operatives, local vigilantes and members of the deceased’s family.
Madu was reported missing by his wife on August 18, after he reportedly left home on the evening of August 17 and failed to return.
According to the Command, the search for the missing man took a grim turn later that day when his wife returned to the police station to report that he had been found dead in a nearby bush at Umuobi, Awkuzu.
Police operatives immediately mobilised to the scene, where they found Madu’s lifeless body with a deep axe wound to his head. His remains were subsequently evacuated and deposited at a hospital mortuary for preservation.
Following the discovery, detectives intensified their investigation and arrested the deceased’s 32-year-old friend, Mr Ifeanyi Nwankwo, who allegedly confessed to being involved in the planning of the killing.
Preliminary findings by the Command indicated that Nwankwo allegedly obtained money from Madu through fraudulent means, claiming he would assist him in acquiring a piece of land.
Police alleged that the suspect subsequently engaged two other persons to eliminate Madu in an attempt to conceal the alleged fraudulent transaction and prevent the victim from recovering the money.
The Command said two other suspects linked to the alleged plot were also arrested, bringing the number of persons apprehended in connection with the case to four.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, psc, mnips, has directed investigators to intensify the probe and identify every person involved in the alleged conspiracy and murder.
The CP vowed that all persons found culpable would be brought to justice.
The Command, through Ikenga, assured residents that it would continue to strengthen intelligence-led policing and community partnerships to prevent violent crimes, uncover criminal networks and ensure that perpetrators face the full weight of the law.
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