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Police Inspector Murdered At Commissioner’s House While On Duty
A police inspector identified as Henry Effiong, attached to the Imo State Police Command, has been gruesomely murdered while on guard duty at the residence of the state Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief Bar Rex Anunobi, in New Owerri, Imo State.
The police inspector was reportedly killed by unknown assailants who also stole his service rifle and other personal belongings.
Report referenced a police situation report to the effect that the incident occurred at the commissioner’s residence located at No. 1 Sokom Villa Area E, New Owerri, on Monday, September 14, 2026.
The report stated that the commissioner contacted the police at about 8:00 a.m. after his housekeeper, identified as Solomon Uzobu, alerted him at about 7:00 a.m. that the police inspector deployed to his residence for guard duty had been murdered.
Following the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), New Owerri Police Division, reportedly mobilised officers to the residence, where preliminary investigations were conducted.
The police said the inspector was found murdered in his room, with his legs tied and his body positioned towards the bathing area.
A sharp object, suspected to be a machete, was allegedly used to kill him.
The police report also raised suspicion against a security guard attached to the residence, identified as Genesis, a native of Taraba State, who allegedly conspired with unknown assailants to gain access to the premises.
According to the report, investigators suspect that the security guard may have facilitated access to the residence, allowing the assailants to enter and attack the police inspector.
The security guard was said to have fled the residence shortly after the incident.
The police further alleged that Genesis packed his belongings, switched off his mobile phone and absconded from the area together with the suspected assailants.
His disappearance has reportedly heightened suspicion surrounding his possible involvement in the killing.
The police said an empty magazine and a walkie-talkie were recovered from the scene and handed over to the Area Commander, Operations (AC Ops), for further investigation.
The service rifle reportedly assigned to the murdered inspector was allegedly taken away by the assailants.
His mobile handset was also reportedly stolen.
The corpse of the deceased police inspector was evacuated to the Federal Teaching Hospital for preservation and further necessary procedures.
The police said efforts were ongoing to unravel the circumstances surrounding the murder, identify and arrest the suspected killers, locate the fleeing security guard and recover the stolen police firearm.
The command said further developments would be communicated as the investigation progresses.
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has made it clear he will not apologise to Cristiano Ronaldo amid their ongoing rift.
Speaking after Portugal’s Nations League victory over Norway, Jesus was asked whether he owed the five-time Ballon d’Or winner an apology following the events that led to Ronaldo’s abrupt departure from the national team camp.
Jesus remained adamant that he did not owe anyone an apology, despite calls from the likes of Rio Ferdinand and others in the Ronaldo camp, to do so.
“I take responsibility for the decision and for what happened,” Jesus said.
“But apologise for what? To whom? That is a lie. Apologise for what? What was there to apologise for?”
The 72-year-old was even more direct in another exchange, declaring: “I don’t apologise to anyone.”
The dispute erupted after Ronaldo was left as an unused substitute against Norway despite being sent out to warm up for a significant period.
The Al-Nassr striker later left the camp and has not featured since.
Jesus insisted his decisions as coach are non-negotiable and that the priority was the team’s results.
He did, however, leave the door open for Ronaldo’s return, stating the veteran would be called up for the next international window if he is playing regularly for Al-Nassr and wishes to come back.
“It’s his decision,” Jesus added.
“You can’t break up a year-long friendship over a situation that is difficult to understand.”
The firm stance from the Portugal coach suggests any reconciliation will depend more on Ronaldo’s willingness to move past the episode than any public apology.
Portugal return to Nations League action in November with games against Denmark and Wales.
Former Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has said Wayne Rooney was better than Harry Kane.
Discussing the comparison between the two, Agbonlahor said: “I really like Wayne Rooney. It’s a different era, isn’t it? But for me, Rooney still edges Kane.”
Agbonlahor continued: “Everyone has different opinions, the new generation will pick Kane, but I would pick Rooney. It’s easy for people to forget how good he was. I love everything about Rooney, he was fearless. We used to play against him, and he would absolutely go for you.
“I remember once, the referee dropped the ball for a 50-50 challenge. It was against Dawson of Hull City, and Rooney went into him so hard.
“Rooney could do everything, he was faster than you’d think. He could run from deep, and he could play as a number 10. Look at some of the goals he scored, like the one from near the halfway line when he returned to Everton.”
MK Dons Women captain Favour Omenazu has received a late invitation to join the Super Falcons squad for Nigeria’s 2028 Olympic Games qualifying double-header against Comoros.
Interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen called up the versatile midfielder following the withdrawal of some of the players initially invited for the second-round qualifying fixture.
The call-up marks the first time the 24-year-old has been selected to represent the Super Falcons.
Omenazu was eligible to play for both England and Nigeria but has opted to represent the 10-time African champions at international level.
MK Dons have congratulated their women’s captain on earning her maiden international call-up.
“We are all incredibly proud of #MKDonsWomen’s captain, Favour Omenazu, who has received her first international call-up to represent Nigeria’s Super Falcons,” the club said in a post on X.
“Favour has been selected for Nigeria’s upcoming 2028 Olympic qualifying double-header against Comoros on Friday 9th and Tuesday 13th October.
“Go and smash it, Favour we know you will “
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