Two courts of coordinate jurisdiction, yesterday, gave contradictory rulings on Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Ltd, Chief Ifeanyi Ubah. While a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory sitting at Jabi granted the Department of State Services, DSS, the nod to hold him for another 14 days, a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos ordered the DSS to release him within 48 hours. ADVERTISING inRead invented by Teads Ifeanyi Ubah Justice Yusuf Halilu extended the detention order following an ex-parte application the DSS filed through its lawyer, Mr. G.O.A. Agbadua. The agency said it filed the application considering that an earlier order the court granted it on May 10, elapsed on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Ubah’s lawyer, Mrs Ifeoma Esom, has filed a fresh application asking the court to compel the DSS to release her client on administrative bail. It will be recalled that the security agency had in a counter-affidavit it filed before the court, alleged that Ubah committed economic sabotage punishable by death. The DSS, while opposing an application that sought to vacate the remand order it secured against Ubah, stated in the counter-affidavit deposed by one of its operatives, Mr. Safwan Bello, that the PMS Ubah diverted was valued at N11 billion. It averred that several efforts by the NNPC to recover the PMS it kept in Ubah’s tank farm failed as the applicant had converted it to his personal use. However, Ubah’s lawyer, Esom, has accused the DSS of surreptitiously securing an order to detain her client. Esom alleged that the agency suppressed material facts when on May 10, it persuaded the court to allow it to hold Ubah in its custody for 14 days. Another court orders his release within 48 hours However, a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, in its ruling ordered the Director-General of DSS to release unconditionally, Dr Ubah, within 48 hours or charge him to court. Trial judge, Justice Mohammed Idris, in a fundamental right suit by Ubah, held that his detention without charge violated his rights. Ubah had asked the court to order his release. The court also noted that the DSS lied on oath in a bid to justify Ubah’s illegal detention, as he (Ubah) was arrested in Lagos and flown to Abuja, contrary to DSS averement that he (Ubah) was arrested in Abuja. Acording to the court,“the deponent to the fourth and fifth respondents, therefore, clearly lied in the face of Exhibit SSS1. This is unfortunate. It is unfortunate because the deponent is counsel on record for the aforementioned respondents. “Counsel should at all times be honest and truthful to the court and must always avoid uttering or engaging in falsehood. He is under a solemn duty not to seek to confuse the court. “Counsel is under a duty to show great respect to the court by not lying. This is because deliberate falsehood towards the judge may not only earn such counsel professional censure but he may even be committed for contempt in facie curiae. “Counsel is a under a duty to say the truth at all times and not be economical with the truth.” The 100-page judgment by Justice Idris further held that Section 41 of the Constitution and Article 12 of the African Charter guarantee to every Nigerian the right to move freely, warning that there would be dire consequences if the government continues to violate human rights. He said: “Consequently, the following orders are hereby made: An order is hereby made directing the DG of SSS and the DSS to, within 48 hours of the judgment of the court in this action, initiate or institute a criminal action against the applicants herein before any court of competent jurisdiction if they have committed any crime against the state. “An order is hereby made directing the DG of SSS and the DSS to release the first applicant from detention unconditionally if no criminal action is instituted against him within 48 hours of this judgment. “The first respondent, being the Attorney-General of the Federation, shall ensure strict and due compliance with the judgment of this court. That is the judgment of the court.” Labour begs Osinbajo to wade in Also, yesterday, the Lagos State Council of United Labour Congress of Nigeria, ULC, pleaded with the Federal Government, especially the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to wade into the dispute betweenUbah and DSS, to save the jobs of over 2000 workers. In a statement by its chairman and secretary, Tokunbo Korodo and John Odigie, respectively, ULC lamented that Ubah’s continued incarceration was undermining the job security of over 2,000 employees of the company, recalling that one of the promises of the government was job creation. According to the statement, “the continued detention of the chief executive of Capital Oil and Gas Limited without having been found guilty of the purported offence by a competent court of law smacks of a vendetta, aimed at crippling the management of Capital Oil and Gas Limited and by extension, the security of the jobs of over 2000 workers in their employment.” “Our findings reveal that this was not the first time the NNPC and the Capital Oil and Gas Ltd would do business of this magnitude together. If this is a case of a breach of contract, it should be treated as such with respect to law and due process, with regard to negotiating terms of settlement and saving the jobs of over 2000 workers including Tanker drivers and other auxiliary workers within the depot. We are also mindful of the fact that the same company, over three years ago rescued the nation from perennial fuel scarcity when other independent marketers refused to import petroleum product or hoard same, due to issue with government over payment of subsidy on petroleum products. We are using this medium to appeal to federal Government to release the chairman of capital Oil and Gas Ltd Chief Ifeanyi Ubah to pave good grounds for negotiation with the management of Capital Oil Ltd with a view to resolving all disagreement and save the Jobs of workers and the business in this depot for the interest of Nigeria Oil sector and for Nigerians.” READ ALSO: How Sheriff pushed Obanikoro to reconcile with Tinubu Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer Ugwuonye barred from practice in Nigeria CAF Confed Cup: Rivers Utd clinch 1-0 win over FUS Rabat Bola Tinubu, why now? 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Friday 26 May 2017
Thursday 25 May 2017
Pastor nabbed for allegedly raping 16 years old Ward
Pastor arrested for allegedly raping 16 years old Ward , By Evelyn Usman & Onozure Dania LAGOS—Scriptural assertions of wolves in sheep clothing resurfaced yesterday, following a startling revelation by a 16-year-old Senior Secondary School, SSS, I student, on how she has been subjected to sexual violations since she was 10 years by a pastor at the Egbe branch of a popular new generation pentecostal church. The victim, who spoke from the hospital bed around Ikotun area of the state, alleged that the suspect, with the connivance of a medical doctor, had carried out four abortions on her without her consent. Trouble, as gathered, started for the teenager after the demise of her parents six years ago. An uncle she identified simply as George, took her to Delta State from where the suspect, who had just been separated from his wife, took her to Lagos to look after his child, with a promise to train her in school. That was when he allegedly started a sexual relationship with her in his three-bedroom flat at 6, Dolamo Street, Agodo-Egbe. The victim alleged that whenever he wanted to have sexual intercourse with her, he would invite her to his bedroom and offer her some drugs after which she would lose her memory. According to her, “he usually invited me to bring water to his room at night. Thereafter, he would give me some drugs. But when I summoned courage to ask him one day, he said that the drugs was to make me sexually active. ‘No one believed me’ “I have waited for this day when I would be free from his claws. The first time I opened up to our branch’s Senior Pastor and his wife, I was hushed. They even said I wanted to tarnish my guardian’s image, despite all he had done to keep me in school. “Again, I reported the sexual molestation to some of my school teachers, but they said they did not know how to go about it and how to prove my claim. They were even afraid that I could be driven away from the house and that it would mean the end of my education. “This is my fourth pregnancy he has aborted. When he took me to the doctor that has been carrying out the abortion on me, the doctor refused, saying he had been doing it right from when I was 10 years. “The doctor opened up to me that there could be complications if the pregnancy was terminated. “He took me to another place that looked like a laboratory on Monday, where I was laid on a slab. I begged the doctor not to do anything, but they pinned me down and the doctor induced me to sleep. “When I woke up, I discovered that they had flushed out the pregnancy.” She added that when they got home that night, the suspect attempted to sleep with her again, but she refused, adding that the next day (Tuesday), she packed her belongings out of the house and headed for school where she intended to be living. Abortion by quack It was while heading to the school that she slumped, bleeding from her private part. Sympathisers rushed her to a hospital along Isolo-Mushin Road, where it was discovered that the abortion was not properly done. Continuing in tears, the teenager said: “The hospital bed I laid on was soaked with blood. The attention of a church member, who is also a family friend of my guardian, was invited. When the result of the scan came out, it revealed that the abortion was not properly done.” At 7p.m., yesterday, the victim was still been attended to at the hospital. A nurse at the hospital, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that the teenager was in a stable condition. Meanwhile, her guardian, who she calls Daddy, has been arrested by policemen at Area ‘M’ and has admitted to the girl’s claims. Investigations, according to police sources, were still ongoing. 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Curbing rapists in school uniform.
scoundrels in school uniforms, who descended on female students with the raw intent of raping them publicly. Motorists and passers-by watched in shock as male students from secondary schools in the Ikoyi axis of Lagos sexually assaulted girls from Falomo Senior High School. It was a display of mid-day madness by the boys who were celebrating the completion of their West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with wild excitement. In an unpremeditated act of gangsterism, one of the boys tried to force himself on a girl wrestled to the ground while others cheered. Another victim who was at the mercy of two other boys had her skirt ripped open with a pair of scissors as the randy lads lurched at her from the front and the rear. It took the bold intervention of a concerned woman before the girl fought herself free. The sheer barbarity of the rampaging students created pandemonium in the area. The Lagos State Ministry of Education’s swift reaction led to the arrest of four of the students involved who are now facing prosecution. The strange criminal action of the schoolboys was a reflection of the moral rot that has eaten deep into the fabrics of our society over the years. On a larger scale, the issue is multidimensional because it indexes the failure of parenting, the public school system and society’s core moral values. It offends our collective sensibility. The obscene incident also raises a fundamental question on the quality of teenagers the larger society is breeding and the implications for the country’s future. It is disturbing that criminality is becoming an attractive venture for the younger ones. This bizarre act must not go unpunished in order to serve as a deterrent to other students with similar beastly instincts. We urge the Lagos State Government to thoroughly investigate the matter with a view to sanitising the already decayed public school system. Misfits and delinquents among the lot should be flushed out and taken to social rehabilitation centres or remand homes so that they will not constitute a threat to the society. The case of those already arraigned should be diligently prosecuted and the offenders, if found guilty, should feel the full weight of the law . After all, those who do the crime must do the term. We commend the rare courage and motherly protectiveness displayed by Mrs Michele Matthew, who stood up to the depraved boys at the risk of her personal safety. We condemn the attitude of security guards around the crime scene who were recording the despicable act with mobile phones instead of doing their duties. They should be severely sanctioned. Poor environment delays FG’s feeding programme in Lagos THE Lagos State Government has justified the continued delay in the commencement of National Home Grown School Feeding Programme in the State, seven months after the Federal Government kicked off the programme in other listed states. May 24, 2017 Lagos@50: Tinubu, Ambode, lead others to advocate men, women equality May 25, 2017 14-yr-old boy breaks into toilet, defiles neighbour’s 7-year-old daughter May 23, 2017 READ ALSO: Fans lash at Tiwa Savage, say should "leave nudity for younger generation" You must be born again How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos Photos: Woman pours hot water on husband for marrying another wife Echoes of another barrack revolt How to Buy U.S.A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket? 24Lottos How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Photos: Ahmed Musa remarries after divorcing first wife ADEKUNLE View all posts by adekunle → PREVIOUS POST DBN plans 20,000 credit facilities to SMEs in first year You might also like How we killed pregnant woman, six Fulani herdsmen in Abuja 41 Boko Haram members beheaded in Biu Reasons for my controversial letter to Gov Ugwuanyi — Kenneth Okonkwo What prospective UTME candidates need to know about 2017 JAMB APC expresses concern at Shehu Sanni's 'grammar' in Senate How BHC tackles unwanted website to produce best Cambridge IGCSE students All I want now is just sex My father almost killed me with sex, 10-yr-old cries Recommended by Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2017 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria
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Police parade 32 suspects
Police parade 32 suspects in Kogi
By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA—The police in Kogi, yesterday, parade 32 suspects arrested over offences bothering on kidnapping, robbery, illegal possession of fire arms, vandalism and unlawful possession of substance, among others. Four of the suspects are allegedly behind the kidnap of two businessmen and recent robbery incidents in the state. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operation, Edward Ebuka, who paraded the suspects at the Police Command Headquarters in Lokoja, said they were arrested at their different hideouts. He said six of them, Ugbodaga Wada, Abdul Mudi, Adamu Faruna, Nuhu Usman, Abaji Awor and Abdulahi Sule were arrested for the kidnap of Alhaji Musa Oseni and Alhaji Buba in April at Ayingba. Ebuka said that 17 suspects were also being held for their alleged involvement in various robbery incidents on the highways and other parts of the state. He said that four guns, including two AK-47 rifles, a locally-made pistol and a Bareta Pistol with number 21244 and 27 rounds of live ammunition, were recovered from the suspects. Also recovered from them are two cars: a white Nissan Sunny with number plates Abuja, YAB 980 AL and an ash-coloured Toyota Carina, car with number plates, Kwara, AA 479 FFA. Ebuka added that two of the suspects, Bashiru Aminu and Zanyanu Mohammed, were arrested on May 5 at Adavi by the police, while vandalising armoured cables belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company. He also said that one other suspect, Eneji Bamidele, was arrested in connection with the death of his friend, Livinus Simon. He explained that Bamidele, without provocation, killed his friend and tried to conceal the crime but was arrested in the process, adding that the offence was committed on May 11. Ebuka attributed the arrest of the suspects to the strategies rooted in intelligence-led policing employed by the police in its fight against crime. According to the deputy commissioner of police, all the suspects will be charged to court soon. He appealed to residents of the state to continue to partner with the police by giving useful information that may lead to the arrest of criminals. Masquerade, 6 persons Killed In Kogi May 23, 2017 6 kidnap suspects arrested; collected ransom, killed victim May 22, 2017 Court orders arrest of Canadian girls over threat to kidnap Otedola May 20, 2017 READ ALSO: How to Buy U.S.A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket? 24Lottos How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Lamido kick-starts contest for 2019 PDP presidential ticket Breaking: Supreme court rules Sheriff out, upholds Makarfi's appeal in PDP crises Photos: Ahmed Musa remarries after divorcing first wife I heard the ladies discussing my friend's husband ‘Pastor’s been sleeping with me since I was 10; this’s the fourth abortion’ TONY View all posts by Tony → PREVIOUS POST Jail attempted rapists at Lagos school Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2017 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria
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By Boluwaji Obahopo LOKOJA—The police in Kogi, yesterday, parade 32 suspects arrested over offences bothering on kidnapping, robbery, illegal possession of fire arms, vandalism and unlawful possession of substance, among others. Four of the suspects are allegedly behind the kidnap of two businessmen and recent robbery incidents in the state. The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operation, Edward Ebuka, who paraded the suspects at the Police Command Headquarters in Lokoja, said they were arrested at their different hideouts. He said six of them, Ugbodaga Wada, Abdul Mudi, Adamu Faruna, Nuhu Usman, Abaji Awor and Abdulahi Sule were arrested for the kidnap of Alhaji Musa Oseni and Alhaji Buba in April at Ayingba. Ebuka said that 17 suspects were also being held for their alleged involvement in various robbery incidents on the highways and other parts of the state. He said that four guns, including two AK-47 rifles, a locally-made pistol and a Bareta Pistol with number 21244 and 27 rounds of live ammunition, were recovered from the suspects. Also recovered from them are two cars: a white Nissan Sunny with number plates Abuja, YAB 980 AL and an ash-coloured Toyota Carina, car with number plates, Kwara, AA 479 FFA. Ebuka added that two of the suspects, Bashiru Aminu and Zanyanu Mohammed, were arrested on May 5 at Adavi by the police, while vandalising armoured cables belonging to the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company. He also said that one other suspect, Eneji Bamidele, was arrested in connection with the death of his friend, Livinus Simon. He explained that Bamidele, without provocation, killed his friend and tried to conceal the crime but was arrested in the process, adding that the offence was committed on May 11. Ebuka attributed the arrest of the suspects to the strategies rooted in intelligence-led policing employed by the police in its fight against crime. According to the deputy commissioner of police, all the suspects will be charged to court soon. He appealed to residents of the state to continue to partner with the police by giving useful information that may lead to the arrest of criminals. Masquerade, 6 persons Killed In Kogi May 23, 2017 6 kidnap suspects arrested; collected ransom, killed victim May 22, 2017 Court orders arrest of Canadian girls over threat to kidnap Otedola May 20, 2017 READ ALSO: How to Buy U.S.A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket? 24Lottos How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Lamido kick-starts contest for 2019 PDP presidential ticket Breaking: Supreme court rules Sheriff out, upholds Makarfi's appeal in PDP crises Photos: Ahmed Musa remarries after divorcing first wife I heard the ladies discussing my friend's husband ‘Pastor’s been sleeping with me since I was 10; this’s the fourth abortion’ TONY View all posts by Tony → PREVIOUS POST Jail attempted rapists at Lagos school Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2017 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria
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Herbalist nabbed over alleged N4million fraud
A 47 years old man Abiodun David has been areested by the Zonal Intervention Squad, ZIS, of the Zone 2 Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, for allegedly defrauding a US-based Nigerian of N4 million for the preparation of charms that would enable the latter progress. Vanguard gathered that the US-based Nigerian, identified simply as Kazeem, who works as a cab driver, met the herbalist when he visited Nigeria last year. During his brief stay, he reportedly received PIN numbers of a recharge card on his phone, only to be called by an unidentified person that the numbers were sent to his line in error. By the time he sent the card back, the stranger called him back to inform him that he had discovered through spiritual means that Kazeem was undergoing difficulties that needed spiritual attention. The stranger was said to have booked an appointment with Kazeem, during which he was introduced to Abiodun David, the herbalist. Abiodun David Sources close to the victim said: “The herbalist took Kazeem to a shrine in Ogun State, where he performed the first trick of turning paper into money. The herbalist assured Kazeem that he will prepare concoction that would enable Kazeem to make progress. “The first concoction, which the herbalist claimed was to make Kazeem spiritually formidable, was given to Kazeem to eat. But when he returned to the US, the herbalist kept demanding for more money from him, aside the one he paid while in Nigeria. “At a point, Kazeem told him that he would not give him any money again because the charm did not work. “The herbalist threatened that he would turn the concoction eaten by Kazeem into poison, which would kill him. Out of fear, he resumed giving him money and the herbalist warned him never to tell anyone about their conversation.” However, the victim, as gathered, sent a text to ZIS, consequent upon which the herbalist was arrested. Suspect’s story Speaking with Vanguard while being paraded yesterday at Zone 2, the suspect admitted to have collected money from the victim, but said it was not up to N4 million as claimed. According to the Kwara State-born suspect, “I was arrested because I prepared charm of mercy and progress for a man based in USA. “I only charged him N320,000 which I collected in three instalments—N180,000, N80,000 and N60, 000. It was after I was arrested that I was told that I collected N4 million. “Sometimes, the charms I prepare may work and at other times, it may not. I have been in this job for three years and this is the first time I would be brought to a police station. I was a barber before I started this.” Man stabs friend in the eye over a bottle of beer May 23, 2017 Immigration arrests 8 over human trafficking May 23, 2017 Another 440 rifles uncovered in Lagos May 24, 2017 READ ALSO: Fans lash at Tiwa Savage, say should "leave nudity for younger generation" How to Play USA Lotteries From Africa? 24Lottos How to Buy U.S.A Mega Millions Lottery Ticket? 24Lottos Nigerian pastor Epenusi killed in US Police parade 32 suspected kidnappers, robbers in Kogi Chibok schoolgirls were never kidnapped - LP How to Play U.S.A Mega Millions from Nigeria? 24Lottos Court Martial of Benue Air Force personnel for murder of estranged lover begins TONY View all posts by Tony → PREVIOUS POST Police parade 32 suspected kidnappers, robbers in Kogi Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof. NEWS SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT VIDEOS RELATIONSHIPS POLITICS FORUM CONTACT US ADVERTISE WITH US TEXT SIZESMALLMEDIUMLARGE Vanguard NewsA Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc © 2017 Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria
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Wednesday 24 May 2017
Police inspector, siblings killed in Lagos masquerade festival
Afeez Hanafi
A police inspector and two siblings have lost their lives during a masquerade festival at Ilagbo community, in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State .
PUNCH Metro learnt that some youths of Oriyanrin , a neighbouring community, had attended the masquerade event tagged , Kilajolu festival , at Ilagbo on Saturday when a clash broke out between the two communities .
Some elders of the host community were said to have sent the youths away.
READ : Masquerader , followers gunned down in Kogi
It was gathered that the youths regrouped and laid in ambush for some Ilagbo youths who were returning from the festival , hacking one Ismaila to death .
Our correspondent learnt that Ismaila ’ s brother, identified simply as Matanle , had gone to remove the corpse of his brother at the scene , when he was also hacked to death by the Oriyanrin youths .
Angered by the deaths , Ilagbo youths reportedly went on a reprisal and attacked Oriyanrin , burning down houses , vehicles , among other valuables .
It was gathered that a team of policemen were deployed in the communities to restore normalcy , during which the inspector, whose identity had yet to be disclosed , was killed by the rampaging youths .
A resident , Moriu Made , described the incident as unfortunate , saying he escaped death by a whisker, adding that the community had been deserted .
He said , “I was ill and because of that , I could not run when the youths from Ilagbo invaded our community.
“ They burnt my house and my younger brother’ s house . Some other residents’ houses were also burnt. I don ’ t know where to start from .
“ My family members have run away; only a few persons are left in the community and I have not eaten for three days . Government should please provide adequate security for us . ”
READ ALSO : 25 injured as Muslims , masqueraders clash in Oyo
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police , Fatai Owoseni , who visited the warring communities on Tuesday warned the residents to desist from communal clashes .
The CP, while addressing traditional rulers and elders in the areas , said the command would be forced to take stiff actions against the communities if they failed to embrace peace.
He said , “We will make sure there is no reprisal in the community, but the traditional heads need to do something except if you are not capable .
“ The elders in this community should be ashamed of themselves . The police helped you to settle clashes, but you went ahead to kill an inspector.
“ Nothing stops you from organising a vigilance group with the police . Instead , your children go behind to kill policemen. Policemen also have families. You know the solution , but if you don ’ t want peace to reign, we will handle it with force .
“ You need to give us assurance that you are ready to defend your communities because security sta
A police inspector and two siblings have lost their lives during a masquerade festival at Ilagbo community, in the Ibeju Lekki area of Lagos State .
PUNCH Metro learnt that some youths of Oriyanrin , a neighbouring community, had attended the masquerade event tagged , Kilajolu festival , at Ilagbo on Saturday when a clash broke out between the two communities .
Some elders of the host community were said to have sent the youths away.
READ : Masquerader , followers gunned down in Kogi
It was gathered that the youths regrouped and laid in ambush for some Ilagbo youths who were returning from the festival , hacking one Ismaila to death .
Our correspondent learnt that Ismaila ’ s brother, identified simply as Matanle , had gone to remove the corpse of his brother at the scene , when he was also hacked to death by the Oriyanrin youths .
Angered by the deaths , Ilagbo youths reportedly went on a reprisal and attacked Oriyanrin , burning down houses , vehicles , among other valuables .
It was gathered that a team of policemen were deployed in the communities to restore normalcy , during which the inspector, whose identity had yet to be disclosed , was killed by the rampaging youths .
A resident , Moriu Made , described the incident as unfortunate , saying he escaped death by a whisker, adding that the community had been deserted .
He said , “I was ill and because of that , I could not run when the youths from Ilagbo invaded our community.
“ They burnt my house and my younger brother’ s house . Some other residents’ houses were also burnt. I don ’ t know where to start from .
“ My family members have run away; only a few persons are left in the community and I have not eaten for three days . Government should please provide adequate security for us . ”
READ ALSO : 25 injured as Muslims , masqueraders clash in Oyo
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police , Fatai Owoseni , who visited the warring communities on Tuesday warned the residents to desist from communal clashes .
The CP, while addressing traditional rulers and elders in the areas , said the command would be forced to take stiff actions against the communities if they failed to embrace peace.
He said , “We will make sure there is no reprisal in the community, but the traditional heads need to do something except if you are not capable .
“ The elders in this community should be ashamed of themselves . The police helped you to settle clashes, but you went ahead to kill an inspector.
“ Nothing stops you from organising a vigilance group with the police . Instead , your children go behind to kill policemen. Policemen also have families. You know the solution , but if you don ’ t want peace to reign, we will handle it with force .
“ You need to give us assurance that you are ready to defend your communities because security sta
Supreme Court confirms Messi fraud sentence
Spain ’ s Supreme Court on Wednesday confirmed a 21 - month jail sentence and 2 . 09 - million - euro ( $ 2 . 25 million ) fine imposed on Lionel Messi for tax fraud, months after the Barcelona football star lodged an appeal .
The Argentina international and his father Jorge Horacio Messi were in July 2016 found guilty of using companies in Belize , Britain , Switzerland and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4 . 16 million euros of Messi ’ s income earned from his image rights from 2007 - 09 .
The income related to Messi ’ s image rights that was hidden includes endorsement deals with Danone, Adidas , Pepsi- Cola , Procter & Gamble and the Kuwait Food Company .
Both Messi and his father were given 21 months in jail — sentences likely to be suspended as is common in Spain for first offences for non - violent crimes carrying a sentence of less than two years .
They appealed to the Supreme Court .
While the court confirmed the sentence for Messi on Wednesday , it reduced it to 15 months jail for his father , taking into account that his football star son had paid back the defrauded money to tax authorities .
During last year ’ s trial , Messi had argued that he trusted his father with his finances and “ knew nothing ” about how his wealth was managed.
But the Supreme Court argued that he would have known about his obligation to pay taxes on income earned from his image rights .
Messi ’ s tax fraud trial in June last year took place against a backdrop of simmering voter anger over steep cuts to health and social spending, as the government struggles to bring Spain ’ s public deficit down .
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The Argentina international and his father Jorge Horacio Messi were in July 2016 found guilty of using companies in Belize , Britain , Switzerland and Uruguay to avoid paying taxes on 4 . 16 million euros of Messi ’ s income earned from his image rights from 2007 - 09 .
The income related to Messi ’ s image rights that was hidden includes endorsement deals with Danone, Adidas , Pepsi- Cola , Procter & Gamble and the Kuwait Food Company .
Both Messi and his father were given 21 months in jail — sentences likely to be suspended as is common in Spain for first offences for non - violent crimes carrying a sentence of less than two years .
They appealed to the Supreme Court .
While the court confirmed the sentence for Messi on Wednesday , it reduced it to 15 months jail for his father , taking into account that his football star son had paid back the defrauded money to tax authorities .
During last year ’ s trial , Messi had argued that he trusted his father with his finances and “ knew nothing ” about how his wealth was managed.
But the Supreme Court argued that he would have known about his obligation to pay taxes on income earned from his image rights .
Messi ’ s tax fraud trial in June last year took place against a backdrop of simmering voter anger over steep cuts to health and social spending, as the government struggles to bring Spain ’ s public deficit down .
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Air Force men in fresh attack against UNIOSUN students Published May 24, 2017
Air Force men in fresh attack against UNIOSUN students
Published May 24, 2017
Femi Makinde, Osogbo
Rampaging Nigerian Air Force Institute of Safety , Ipetu Ijesa , have continued their assault and brutalisation of students of the Osun State University in the town .
Our correspondent gathered that the military men later stormed the private hostels where students of the institution live , beat them up and injured some of them.
It was gathered that the airmen invaded the university campus twice on Tuesday . Not satisfied with the level of brutalisation on their victims , they later invaded the hostels and injured some of the students .
A student told our correspondent on the telephone that a 400 level student of the university, Francis Olajide Olanubi, was wounded with a machete by the irate military men .
The Dean , Student Affairs , UNIOSUN , Dr . Adebimpe Adigun , confirmed the fresh attack to our correspondent on Wednesday morning .
She said , ” They called me again that the Air Force men went to various hostels where our students live and started attacking them again . I was told that one of our students was macheted . He was taken to the school clinic for treatment . ”
Our correspondent gathered that the crisis started when some Air Force men beat and detain a student believed to be one of the Internet fraudsters in the school .
The source said , “ There are Yahoo boys in our school and they usually settle men of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad whenever they come . At times , the boys would call the policemen that they should come for the ‘ settlement . ’
“ The SARS came , as usual , yesterday but one of the Yahoo boys ran away to the Air Force institute to stay with his friends . He was accused of not contributing to the money to settle the police before he ran away.
“ His friends went to see him there and demanded that he should contribute his quotas but his Air Force friends said these boys should leave the guy . The guys also asked the Air Force men to stay out of the matter . The insult was said to have infuriated the Air Force men, who descended on the boys . One of the boys was seriously beaten and was detained .
” They beat him and detained him there. Some students , who heard of this mobilised and wanted to go there to free him but the lecturers prevented the students . The Air Force men probably thought the students were going to attack them when this was going on and they came and invaded the campus and beat up everybody. ”
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Published May 24, 2017
Femi Makinde, Osogbo
Rampaging Nigerian Air Force Institute of Safety , Ipetu Ijesa , have continued their assault and brutalisation of students of the Osun State University in the town .
Our correspondent gathered that the military men later stormed the private hostels where students of the institution live , beat them up and injured some of them.
It was gathered that the airmen invaded the university campus twice on Tuesday . Not satisfied with the level of brutalisation on their victims , they later invaded the hostels and injured some of the students .
A student told our correspondent on the telephone that a 400 level student of the university, Francis Olajide Olanubi, was wounded with a machete by the irate military men .
The Dean , Student Affairs , UNIOSUN , Dr . Adebimpe Adigun , confirmed the fresh attack to our correspondent on Wednesday morning .
She said , ” They called me again that the Air Force men went to various hostels where our students live and started attacking them again . I was told that one of our students was macheted . He was taken to the school clinic for treatment . ”
Our correspondent gathered that the crisis started when some Air Force men beat and detain a student believed to be one of the Internet fraudsters in the school .
The source said , “ There are Yahoo boys in our school and they usually settle men of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad whenever they come . At times , the boys would call the policemen that they should come for the ‘ settlement . ’
“ The SARS came , as usual , yesterday but one of the Yahoo boys ran away to the Air Force institute to stay with his friends . He was accused of not contributing to the money to settle the police before he ran away.
“ His friends went to see him there and demanded that he should contribute his quotas but his Air Force friends said these boys should leave the guy . The guys also asked the Air Force men to stay out of the matter . The insult was said to have infuriated the Air Force men, who descended on the boys . One of the boys was seriously beaten and was detained .
” They beat him and detained him there. Some students , who heard of this mobilised and wanted to go there to free him but the lecturers prevented the students . The Air Force men probably thought the students were going to attack them when this was going on and they came and invaded the campus and beat up everybody. ”
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Man cuts off neighbour’s nose in Asaba Published May 24, 20
Ma41 year - old man , Uche Odinaka has been arraigned before an Asaba Magistrates ’ Court on Wednesday for allegedly cutting off his neighbour ’ s nose .
The prosecutor , Mrs Ekugbe Biokoro, told the court that the accused committed the offence on the May 7 , 2017 at No 5 Obi street , Asaba .
She said Odinaka assaulted his neighbour , one Uche Ukwuraivwe and used a machete to cut the complainant ’ s nose during a scuffle.
Biokoro said that the offence was punishable under Section 355 of Criminal Code , Cap C21 Vol 1 Laws of Delta State of Nigeria 2006 .
READ : Pregnant Lagos beautician beats maid to death
The accused , however , pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N120 , 000 and a surety in like sum.
The Magistrate, Mrs Okonkwo Akanume , ordered that the surety must be a civil servant residing within the jurisdiction of the court , own a landed property in Asaba and should deposit two passport photographs with the court .
Akanume adjourned the case till May 30 , for hearing.
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The prosecutor , Mrs Ekugbe Biokoro, told the court that the accused committed the offence on the May 7 , 2017 at No 5 Obi street , Asaba .
She said Odinaka assaulted his neighbour , one Uche Ukwuraivwe and used a machete to cut the complainant ’ s nose during a scuffle.
Biokoro said that the offence was punishable under Section 355 of Criminal Code , Cap C21 Vol 1 Laws of Delta State of Nigeria 2006 .
READ : Pregnant Lagos beautician beats maid to death
The accused , however , pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N120 , 000 and a surety in like sum.
The Magistrate, Mrs Okonkwo Akanume , ordered that the surety must be a civil servant residing within the jurisdiction of the court , own a landed property in Asaba and should deposit two passport photographs with the court .
Akanume adjourned the case till May 30 , for hearing.
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Chef lures eight-year-old with soft drink, defiles her
chef , Godwin Obot , 40 , was arraigned in Lagos on Wednesday for allegedly defiling his neighbour ’ s eight - year- old daughter after luring the girl into his room with soft drink .
The accused was brought before a Tinubu Chief Magistrates ’ Court , charged with defilement of a minor .
Obot , however , pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N500 , 000 with two sureties in like sum.
The Chief Magistrate , Mrs Kikelomo Ayeye , directed said that Obot must provide two sureties , one of whom should be a community leader .
Ayeye said that the other surety should be a civil servant on grade level 16 .
She said that the accused should be remanded in prison if he failed to meet the bail conditions.
The Prosecutor , Insp. Nurudeen Thomas, told the court that Obot committed the offence on May 18 at about 2 p. m . at Esther Adeleke Street , Lekki Phase 1 , Lagos .
Thomas said that the accused defiled the eight - year - old when her parents were away at work .
“ Obot , who knew the parents of the girl were not at home, lured her into his room with a glass of drink when she came back from school .
“ The little girl slept off and when she woke up she saw that the accused was on top of her on his bed , inserting his fingers into her private part .
“ She was in pain from stomach upset and bleeding when her parents came back . She explained what the accused did to her , which led to the arrest of the accused, ” the prosecutor stated .
Thomas said the offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State , 2011 .
Section 137 stipulates that anybody , who defiles a minor , is guilty of the felony and is liable to life imprisonment .
The case was adjourned until June 7 . ( NAN)
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The accused was brought before a Tinubu Chief Magistrates ’ Court , charged with defilement of a minor .
Obot , however , pleaded not guilty and was granted bail in the sum of N500 , 000 with two sureties in like sum.
The Chief Magistrate , Mrs Kikelomo Ayeye , directed said that Obot must provide two sureties , one of whom should be a community leader .
Ayeye said that the other surety should be a civil servant on grade level 16 .
She said that the accused should be remanded in prison if he failed to meet the bail conditions.
The Prosecutor , Insp. Nurudeen Thomas, told the court that Obot committed the offence on May 18 at about 2 p. m . at Esther Adeleke Street , Lekki Phase 1 , Lagos .
Thomas said that the accused defiled the eight - year - old when her parents were away at work .
“ Obot , who knew the parents of the girl were not at home, lured her into his room with a glass of drink when she came back from school .
“ The little girl slept off and when she woke up she saw that the accused was on top of her on his bed , inserting his fingers into her private part .
“ She was in pain from stomach upset and bleeding when her parents came back . She explained what the accused did to her , which led to the arrest of the accused, ” the prosecutor stated .
Thomas said the offence contravened Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State , 2011 .
Section 137 stipulates that anybody , who defiles a minor , is guilty of the felony and is liable to life imprisonment .
The case was adjourned until June 7 . ( NAN)
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Ifeanyi Ubah an economic sabotuer ---- DSS
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The Department of State Services has accused businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Limited , Ifeanyi Ubah, of diverting about 80 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit ( commonly called petrol ) , kept in his custody by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation .
The agency stated that Ubah shunned NNPC ’ s repeated demands for the product estimated to be worth N11 bn in order to cause artificial scarcity of the product .
READ : Ifeanyi Ubah diverted 11 bn PMS , NNPC tells court
It stated that Ubah’ s action could plunge the country into widespread scarcity of PMS and economic chaos .
According to the agency , the act amounted to economic sabotage punishable by death.
These were stated in a counter -affidavit and written submission filed by the DSS in opposition to an application by Ubah, asking a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Jabi , Abuja , to set aside an order for his detention for 14 days .
Justice Yusuf Halilu had granted the order to the DSS on May 10 , 2017 , allowing the agency to keep the suspect in custody for 14 days pending the completion of an ongoing criminal investigation against him .
The DSS ’ s lawyer , Mr . G. Agbadua , told Justice Halilu on Tuesday that Ubah was plotting to plunge the nation into economic and social crisis by creating artificial scarcity of petroleum product .
The DSS ’ counter - affidavit deposed to by one of the agency ’ s operatives, Mr . Safwan Bello, stated , “ The respondent ( Ubah) was arrested on reasonable suspicion of his involvement in the commission of crime. He converted PMS , belonging to the NNPC , kept in the custody of his tank farm , to his personal use .
“ The respondent refused to return the PMS to the NNPC after repeated demands. The PMS is worth over N11 bn. The action of the respondent is affecting the distribution of petroleum products to the populace.
“ The action of the respondent is sabotage of NNPC ’ s activities as it relates to the distribution of petroleum products . If not for the urgent steps taken by the Federal Government, the action of the respondent would have plunged the country into widespread scarcity with its attendant effect on the economy .
READ ALSO : Why we can ’ t release Ifeanyi Ubah now – DSS
“ Petroleum is the lifeblood of the Nigerian economy . NNPC is a major stakeholder in the petroleum industry in Nigeria . An attack on the Nigerian economy is an economic threat to national security dimension .
“ The Nigerian populace will suffer untold hardship if NNPC is unable to discharge its statutory responsibilities, including distribution of petroleum products as well as generating revenue for the country.
“ The action of the respondent , if not checked , is capable of undermining the NNPC in the discharge of its duties . Investigation into the activities of the respondent is yet to be completed . A premature released of the respondent will adversely impact on the investigation , which is nearing completion . ”
Agbadua stated in a written address , which he adopted during the Tuesday ’ s hearing, that the alleged diversion of the petroleum product by Ubah was not only stealing , but an attempt to cripple the nation’ s economy .
He stated that the act was punishable by death under the Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti -Sabotage) Act , 2004 .
He stated , “ The action of the respondent (Ubah) to sabotage the distribution of petroleum products is a capital offence under the Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti -Sabotage) Act , 2004 .
“ The act of the respondent was capable of plunging the country into chaos as a result of scarcity of product had the NNPC not taken a proactive step to forestall such situation. This clearly brings the action of the respondent under the provision of the Petroleum Production and Distribution ( Anti- Sabotage) Act, 2004 .
“ The punishment of sabotage under this Act attracts death penalty. It is clear that the respondent was arrested for the conversion of the property of the NNPC . It is not just ordinary stealing , it is stealing of the lifeblood of the nation.
“ Oil is the major source of revenue of the Federal Government. Stealing of the revenue is a crime against the economic interest of Nigeria and therefore , falls within the purview of economic threat of national security dimension . ”
Agbadua stated that the gravity of the alleged offence informed why a diligent investigation was required to ensure prompt prosecution of the respondent .
He added that this was why the DSS sought the permission of the court to detain Ubah pending the conclusion of investigation .
The DSS had arrested Ubah upon complaint by the NNPC that the businessman diverted over 80 million litres kept in the tank farm of his company , Capital Oil and Gas Limited , based in Lagos .
The DSS said Ubah’ s continued detention was based on the order granted by Justice Halilu .
Agbadua contended that as against the argument by Ubah that the diversion was purely a civil case , his action was criminal and was allegedly intended to threaten the nation’ s economy .
He also justified the DSS ’ involvement in the investigation of the case , arguing that the alleged offence fell within such issues that the DSS could investigate .
He said the act was not only punishable under the Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti -Sabotage) Act, 2004 , but also under Section 383 of the Criminal Code .
Ubah had applied to the court to set aside the detention order, arguing among others, that the court was misled by the DSS , which allegedly suppressed material facts from the court .
Arguing Ubah’ s application earlier , his lawyer , Mrs. Ifeoma Esom , prayed the court to either set aside its order of May 10 or order the businessman’ s release on the grounds that his continued detention was unjustifiable .
Esom argued that the issue on which Ubah was being held was purely civil and contractual .
She stated that provision had been made for penalty in the case of default under the circumstances of the case .
Esom stated that Capital Oil and Gas had been one of the largest “ throughput provider ” for the NNPC for a long time .
She stated , “ The failure to re- deliver is expressly stated by the contract to be a mere breach of contract , remediable by the payment of penalty to the owner . There can therefore be no issue of crime in conversion of products under a throughput contract ( regardless of the ordinary connotations of those words ). ”
Justice Halilu adjourned until May 25 for ruling .
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The Department of State Services has accused businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Capital Oil and Gas Limited , Ifeanyi Ubah, of diverting about 80 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit ( commonly called petrol ) , kept in his custody by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation .
The agency stated that Ubah shunned NNPC ’ s repeated demands for the product estimated to be worth N11 bn in order to cause artificial scarcity of the product .
READ : Ifeanyi Ubah diverted 11 bn PMS , NNPC tells court
It stated that Ubah’ s action could plunge the country into widespread scarcity of PMS and economic chaos .
According to the agency , the act amounted to economic sabotage punishable by death.
These were stated in a counter -affidavit and written submission filed by the DSS in opposition to an application by Ubah, asking a High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Jabi , Abuja , to set aside an order for his detention for 14 days .
Justice Yusuf Halilu had granted the order to the DSS on May 10 , 2017 , allowing the agency to keep the suspect in custody for 14 days pending the completion of an ongoing criminal investigation against him .
The DSS ’ s lawyer , Mr . G. Agbadua , told Justice Halilu on Tuesday that Ubah was plotting to plunge the nation into economic and social crisis by creating artificial scarcity of petroleum product .
The DSS ’ counter - affidavit deposed to by one of the agency ’ s operatives, Mr . Safwan Bello, stated , “ The respondent ( Ubah) was arrested on reasonable suspicion of his involvement in the commission of crime. He converted PMS , belonging to the NNPC , kept in the custody of his tank farm , to his personal use .
“ The respondent refused to return the PMS to the NNPC after repeated demands. The PMS is worth over N11 bn. The action of the respondent is affecting the distribution of petroleum products to the populace.
“ The action of the respondent is sabotage of NNPC ’ s activities as it relates to the distribution of petroleum products . If not for the urgent steps taken by the Federal Government, the action of the respondent would have plunged the country into widespread scarcity with its attendant effect on the economy .
READ ALSO : Why we can ’ t release Ifeanyi Ubah now – DSS
“ Petroleum is the lifeblood of the Nigerian economy . NNPC is a major stakeholder in the petroleum industry in Nigeria . An attack on the Nigerian economy is an economic threat to national security dimension .
“ The Nigerian populace will suffer untold hardship if NNPC is unable to discharge its statutory responsibilities, including distribution of petroleum products as well as generating revenue for the country.
“ The action of the respondent , if not checked , is capable of undermining the NNPC in the discharge of its duties . Investigation into the activities of the respondent is yet to be completed . A premature released of the respondent will adversely impact on the investigation , which is nearing completion . ”
Agbadua stated in a written address , which he adopted during the Tuesday ’ s hearing, that the alleged diversion of the petroleum product by Ubah was not only stealing , but an attempt to cripple the nation’ s economy .
He stated that the act was punishable by death under the Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti -Sabotage) Act , 2004 .
He stated , “ The action of the respondent (Ubah) to sabotage the distribution of petroleum products is a capital offence under the Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti -Sabotage) Act , 2004 .
“ The act of the respondent was capable of plunging the country into chaos as a result of scarcity of product had the NNPC not taken a proactive step to forestall such situation. This clearly brings the action of the respondent under the provision of the Petroleum Production and Distribution ( Anti- Sabotage) Act, 2004 .
“ The punishment of sabotage under this Act attracts death penalty. It is clear that the respondent was arrested for the conversion of the property of the NNPC . It is not just ordinary stealing , it is stealing of the lifeblood of the nation.
“ Oil is the major source of revenue of the Federal Government. Stealing of the revenue is a crime against the economic interest of Nigeria and therefore , falls within the purview of economic threat of national security dimension . ”
Agbadua stated that the gravity of the alleged offence informed why a diligent investigation was required to ensure prompt prosecution of the respondent .
He added that this was why the DSS sought the permission of the court to detain Ubah pending the conclusion of investigation .
The DSS had arrested Ubah upon complaint by the NNPC that the businessman diverted over 80 million litres kept in the tank farm of his company , Capital Oil and Gas Limited , based in Lagos .
The DSS said Ubah’ s continued detention was based on the order granted by Justice Halilu .
Agbadua contended that as against the argument by Ubah that the diversion was purely a civil case , his action was criminal and was allegedly intended to threaten the nation’ s economy .
He also justified the DSS ’ involvement in the investigation of the case , arguing that the alleged offence fell within such issues that the DSS could investigate .
He said the act was not only punishable under the Petroleum Production and Distribution (Anti -Sabotage) Act, 2004 , but also under Section 383 of the Criminal Code .
Ubah had applied to the court to set aside the detention order, arguing among others, that the court was misled by the DSS , which allegedly suppressed material facts from the court .
Arguing Ubah’ s application earlier , his lawyer , Mrs. Ifeoma Esom , prayed the court to either set aside its order of May 10 or order the businessman’ s release on the grounds that his continued detention was unjustifiable .
Esom argued that the issue on which Ubah was being held was purely civil and contractual .
She stated that provision had been made for penalty in the case of default under the circumstances of the case .
Esom stated that Capital Oil and Gas had been one of the largest “ throughput provider ” for the NNPC for a long time .
She stated , “ The failure to re- deliver is expressly stated by the contract to be a mere breach of contract , remediable by the payment of penalty to the owner . There can therefore be no issue of crime in conversion of products under a throughput contract ( regardless of the ordinary connotations of those words ). ”
Justice Halilu adjourned until May 25 for ruling .
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Customs seize container with 440 guns imported from Turke
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The Nigeria Customs Service , Tin Can Island Command , on Tuesday , intercepted a container laden with 440 arms and ammunition of various sizes and designs .
Speaking about the seizure, the zonal commander , Tin Can Island command , Monday Abue , who represented the Comptroller - General , NCS , Col . Hameed Ali ( retd . ), said that the cargo was shipped from Turkey .
He said that the consignment was declared as Plaster of Paris by the importer .
READ : Customs intercept 661 pump -action rifles in Lagos
Abue explained that the container with registration number PONU 210024 /1 , was picked up based on intelligence report , adding that investigations were ongoing to unmask the importer .
According to him , the pump - action rifles were manufactured in the United States of America and Italy .
He said , “ They are pump - action rifles of various designs and also the single -barrelled devices that you are familiar with .
“ We discovered that they used POP to conceal the importation. We have arrested one defendant but due to security reasons, we don ’ t want to make it public for now because such information could hamper investigations which are still ongoing . ”
According to Abue , the nation had been saved from another round of problem that the rifles would have caused .
The PRO of the command , Uche Eiesieme , in a statement issued after the press briefing , listed the rifles seized as 100 pieces of Black Tornado single - barrelled rifles, 75 pieces of Silver Magnum single - barrelled rifles, 50 pieces of Altar pump - action rifles, 215 pieces of Black single - barrelled rifles, among other accessories .
The development is coming after a similar seizure of 661 pump - action rifles early in the year by the NCS , Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘ A’ , Ikeja , along the Mile Two- Apapa Road in Lagos .
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The rifles, according to the Comptroller - General of the NCS , were imported from Turkey and routed through the Apapa port.
Meanwhile , Sifax Group , owners of Ports and Cargoes Handling Services limited , has refuted the report carried by several online news media that the seizure was made inside the ports and cargo terminal .
The rebuttal was communicated to our correspondent on the telephone by the Corporate Affairs Manager , Sifax Group , Olumuyiwa Akande, on Tuesday .
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The Nigeria Customs Service , Tin Can Island Command , on Tuesday , intercepted a container laden with 440 arms and ammunition of various sizes and designs .
Speaking about the seizure, the zonal commander , Tin Can Island command , Monday Abue , who represented the Comptroller - General , NCS , Col . Hameed Ali ( retd . ), said that the cargo was shipped from Turkey .
He said that the consignment was declared as Plaster of Paris by the importer .
READ : Customs intercept 661 pump -action rifles in Lagos
Abue explained that the container with registration number PONU 210024 /1 , was picked up based on intelligence report , adding that investigations were ongoing to unmask the importer .
According to him , the pump - action rifles were manufactured in the United States of America and Italy .
He said , “ They are pump - action rifles of various designs and also the single -barrelled devices that you are familiar with .
“ We discovered that they used POP to conceal the importation. We have arrested one defendant but due to security reasons, we don ’ t want to make it public for now because such information could hamper investigations which are still ongoing . ”
According to Abue , the nation had been saved from another round of problem that the rifles would have caused .
The PRO of the command , Uche Eiesieme , in a statement issued after the press briefing , listed the rifles seized as 100 pieces of Black Tornado single - barrelled rifles, 75 pieces of Silver Magnum single - barrelled rifles, 50 pieces of Altar pump - action rifles, 215 pieces of Black single - barrelled rifles, among other accessories .
The development is coming after a similar seizure of 661 pump - action rifles early in the year by the NCS , Federal Operations Unit, Zone ‘ A’ , Ikeja , along the Mile Two- Apapa Road in Lagos .
PHOTOS : 661 pump - action rifles seized by Customs in Lagos
The rifles, according to the Comptroller - General of the NCS , were imported from Turkey and routed through the Apapa port.
Meanwhile , Sifax Group , owners of Ports and Cargoes Handling Services limited , has refuted the report carried by several online news media that the seizure was made inside the ports and cargo terminal .
The rebuttal was communicated to our correspondent on the telephone by the Corporate Affairs Manager , Sifax Group , Olumuyiwa Akande, on Tuesday .
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FG suspends FUTA, FUNAAB VCs over alleged fraud
FG suspends FUTA, FUNAAB VCs over alleged fraud
Samuel Awoyinfa and Folashade Adebayo
The Federal Government on Thursday suspended the embattled Vice -Chancellor , Federal University of Technology , Prof . Adebiyi Daramola and his counterpart at the Federal University of Agriculture , Abeokuta , Prof . Olusola Oyewole .
A letter signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary , Federal Ministry of Education, Dr . Hussaini Adamu , noted that the vice - chancellors were suspended in connection with their ongoing trial at the behest of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission .
READ : EFCC arraigns FUTA VC for alleged N 156 m fraud
They were instructed to handover to the most senior Deputy Vice -Chancellors of their respective institutions.
While attempts to reach the Head, Information and Protocol Unit of FUTA, Mr . Adegbenro Adebanjo , to confirm the suspension were unsuccessful on Thursday , a statement by the Head, Directorate of Public Relations, FUNAAB , Mrs. Emi ’ Alawode , neither affirmed nor denied the suspension .
“ Consultations are in progress with the university administration on the true position of things , while a formal statement will be issued in due course . Meanwhile , all normal academic and administrative activities are ongoing unabated , in the university, ’’ she said .
Daramola has a running battle with academic and non - academic members of staff of the university over mismanagement of funds . The unions had also urged the governing council of the university to remove Daramola from office .
Daramola , who had been arraigned by the EFCC , is due for retirement this month . In an earlier interview with our correspondent , he denied the allegations levelled against him .
READ ALSO : SSANU urges FUNAAB VC ’ s suspension over alleged N800 m fraud
“ Essentially , what is responsible for this , between the management which I personify and the unions is that , unions usually want some of the resources meant for the development of the university to be given out to them as welfare packages under one guise or the other . On this , I am referring to the non - teaching unions asking for productivity allowance .
“ Again , the unions try to resist developmental initiatives in the university. They will rather you spend the money on their welfare after collecting their salaries , to using it to develop infrastructure on the campus . A case in point is the number of projects that we have and the staff unions insisting that we give them 40 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue as welfare. If we do that , the business of the university such as the maintenance of facilities , provision of power and even the construction of lecture theatres and other things will be grounded, ” he had said .
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Samuel Awoyinfa and Folashade Adebayo
The Federal Government on Thursday suspended the embattled Vice -Chancellor , Federal University of Technology , Prof . Adebiyi Daramola and his counterpart at the Federal University of Agriculture , Abeokuta , Prof . Olusola Oyewole .
A letter signed by the Acting Permanent Secretary , Federal Ministry of Education, Dr . Hussaini Adamu , noted that the vice - chancellors were suspended in connection with their ongoing trial at the behest of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission .
READ : EFCC arraigns FUTA VC for alleged N 156 m fraud
They were instructed to handover to the most senior Deputy Vice -Chancellors of their respective institutions.
While attempts to reach the Head, Information and Protocol Unit of FUTA, Mr . Adegbenro Adebanjo , to confirm the suspension were unsuccessful on Thursday , a statement by the Head, Directorate of Public Relations, FUNAAB , Mrs. Emi ’ Alawode , neither affirmed nor denied the suspension .
“ Consultations are in progress with the university administration on the true position of things , while a formal statement will be issued in due course . Meanwhile , all normal academic and administrative activities are ongoing unabated , in the university, ’’ she said .
Daramola has a running battle with academic and non - academic members of staff of the university over mismanagement of funds . The unions had also urged the governing council of the university to remove Daramola from office .
Daramola , who had been arraigned by the EFCC , is due for retirement this month . In an earlier interview with our correspondent , he denied the allegations levelled against him .
READ ALSO : SSANU urges FUNAAB VC ’ s suspension over alleged N800 m fraud
“ Essentially , what is responsible for this , between the management which I personify and the unions is that , unions usually want some of the resources meant for the development of the university to be given out to them as welfare packages under one guise or the other . On this , I am referring to the non - teaching unions asking for productivity allowance .
“ Again , the unions try to resist developmental initiatives in the university. They will rather you spend the money on their welfare after collecting their salaries , to using it to develop infrastructure on the campus . A case in point is the number of projects that we have and the staff unions insisting that we give them 40 per cent of the Internally Generated Revenue as welfare. If we do that , the business of the university such as the maintenance of facilities , provision of power and even the construction of lecture theatres and other things will be grounded, ” he had said .
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Thursday 11 May 2017
Land dispute: Man slump, dies in court
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe with agency report
An Ikeja High Court was on Thursday thrown into confusion after an unnamed witness slumped and died in the court just before testifying before Justice O . A. Olayinka in a land case .
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the deceased , who was in his late 30 s , had come court to testify in a land dispute .
“ Before the case was called for trial , he started coughing and gasping and had to leave the courtroom.
“ He was vomiting a lot of blood and onlookers were scared to go near him .
“ He collapsed on the corridor of the courtroom and a medical team came in an ambulance to take his body away.
“ His lawyer informed Justice Olayinka of his death and she immediately stopped proceedings for the day , ” a witness said .
When NAN visited the courtroom , blood was seen on the corridor of the courtroom as well as the blood -stained shirt and leather slippers of the deceased .
A court registrar , who pleaded anonymity , told NAN , “ I am not authorised to speak on what happened in court today . It is only the Chief Registrar that can speak. ”
The chief registrar was unavailable as he was having a meeting with the chief judge and chief security officer of the court .
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An Ikeja High Court was on Thursday thrown into confusion after an unnamed witness slumped and died in the court just before testifying before Justice O . A. Olayinka in a land case .
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the deceased , who was in his late 30 s , had come court to testify in a land dispute .
“ Before the case was called for trial , he started coughing and gasping and had to leave the courtroom.
“ He was vomiting a lot of blood and onlookers were scared to go near him .
“ He collapsed on the corridor of the courtroom and a medical team came in an ambulance to take his body away.
“ His lawyer informed Justice Olayinka of his death and she immediately stopped proceedings for the day , ” a witness said .
When NAN visited the courtroom , blood was seen on the corridor of the courtroom as well as the blood -stained shirt and leather slippers of the deceased .
A court registrar , who pleaded anonymity , told NAN , “ I am not authorised to speak on what happened in court today . It is only the Chief Registrar that can speak. ”
The chief registrar was unavailable as he was having a meeting with the chief judge and chief security officer of the court .
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Tuesday 9 May 2017
Exam malpractice: Teachers suspended for ordering female students to remove bras
Published May 9, 2017
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A leading school in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Tuesday suspended four of its teachers for harassing girl students over dress code during a national - level medical entrance examination Sunday .
“ We have suspended four teachers after a preliminary probe found them guilty of harassing female students during the National Eligibility and Entrance Test .
“ The suspension is, in fact , part of disciplinary action against the four teachers , ” an official of TISK English Medium School said .
Interestingly, the school principal, Jalaluddin K . , said : “ we have clear instructions that if the metal detector beeps , no one can be allowed inside .
“ Whenever it beeped , we told students to remove what they have. ”
The suspension came a day after authorities in the state initiated a probe into allegations that an 18 - year -old student was forced to remove her bra at the school that acted as one of the various exam centres as part of stringent measures to stop cheating in NEET.
“ My daughter went inside the centre only to return a few minutes later to hand over her bra .
“ As she entered the centre , the metal detector at the gate beeped due to the metal strap of the bra .
“ Many others were forced to undergo the same ordeal.
“ She was told to remove the innerwear for security , to prevent cheating , ” one of the student ’ s mother said .
Kannur ’ s District Collector M. M. Ali said that he would look into the allegations , while the State Human Rights Commission condemned the incident and also sought a report from the district authorities .
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A leading school in the southern Indian state of Kerala on Tuesday suspended four of its teachers for harassing girl students over dress code during a national - level medical entrance examination Sunday .
“ We have suspended four teachers after a preliminary probe found them guilty of harassing female students during the National Eligibility and Entrance Test .
“ The suspension is, in fact , part of disciplinary action against the four teachers , ” an official of TISK English Medium School said .
Interestingly, the school principal, Jalaluddin K . , said : “ we have clear instructions that if the metal detector beeps , no one can be allowed inside .
“ Whenever it beeped , we told students to remove what they have. ”
The suspension came a day after authorities in the state initiated a probe into allegations that an 18 - year -old student was forced to remove her bra at the school that acted as one of the various exam centres as part of stringent measures to stop cheating in NEET.
“ My daughter went inside the centre only to return a few minutes later to hand over her bra .
“ As she entered the centre , the metal detector at the gate beeped due to the metal strap of the bra .
“ Many others were forced to undergo the same ordeal.
“ She was told to remove the innerwear for security , to prevent cheating , ” one of the student ’ s mother said .
Kannur ’ s District Collector M. M. Ali said that he would look into the allegations , while the State Human Rights Commission condemned the incident and also sought a report from the district authorities .
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Father hangs eight-year-old for tearing divorce papers
Published May 9, 2017
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An eight - year - old girl was rescued from death after her father hanged her with a rope for destroying his divorce papers.
The little girl , in a bid to stop her parents ’ divorce , had torn the divorce papers, damaged household furniture and broke a bottle of alcohol .
The father , who claimed to have lost his temper , reacted with fury and tied her up with a rope around her neck and pulled her trousers down.
He then filmed her as she dangled helplessly from the ceiling and sent the footage to her mother .
Immediately she received the video , the girl ’ s mother alerted the police . The police acted swiftly and rescued the girl .
They took her to the hospital . The child has since had a check - up .
Police reports that she is receiving psychological counselling following the ordeal
Local authorities in Guangyuan City ’ s Jiange County , in south- western China Sichuan Province, have since arrested the dad .
The mum is expected to be given custody of the girl , while investigations continue into the dad ’ s actions , which could see him charged with child abuse and jailed for ove
Published May 9, 2017
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An eight - year - old girl was rescued from death after her father hanged her with a rope for destroying his divorce papers.
The little girl , in a bid to stop her parents ’ divorce , had torn the divorce papers, damaged household furniture and broke a bottle of alcohol .
The father , who claimed to have lost his temper , reacted with fury and tied her up with a rope around her neck and pulled her trousers down.
He then filmed her as she dangled helplessly from the ceiling and sent the footage to her mother .
Immediately she received the video , the girl ’ s mother alerted the police . The police acted swiftly and rescued the girl .
They took her to the hospital . The child has since had a check - up .
Police reports that she is receiving psychological counselling following the ordeal
Local authorities in Guangyuan City ’ s Jiange County , in south- western China Sichuan Province, have since arrested the dad .
The mum is expected to be given custody of the girl , while investigations continue into the dad ’ s actions , which could see him charged with child abuse and jailed for ove
Lagos DPO kills apprentice during raid on birthday party
Published May 9, 2017
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• Jamiu •Sympathisers Photos: Afeez Hanafi
Afeez Hanafi
The tragic death of a 23 - year- old apprentice tailor, Jamiu Ayoade , has caused grief in Ijeshatedo, Lagos State .
Jamiu was allegedly shot dead by the Divisional Police Officer of the Ijesha Police Station , identified as Muhammed Yakubu .
READ : Military men brutalise Lagos teacher over apartment
PUNCH Metro learnt that Jamiu , who lived on Oke- Onijo Street , had gone to Wosilatu Daudu , a neighbouring street , to attend a birthday party of a friend , Abubakar Animashaun , around 4 pm on Sunday .
It was gathered that the DPO and his men went on surveillance to the venue around 5 pm , and left a few minutes after they were told of what the event was all about .
About two hours later , the team was said to have returned to the area in a van, announcing their presence with blaring of sirens and gunshots , which scared away the fun seekers .
The DPO reportedly followed some people, including Jamiu , who ran to safety in a building . He was said to have shot Jamiu at a close range with his service pistol .
An eyewitness , who claimed to be the brother of the birthday boy , Jelili Bakare , told PUNCH Metro that the policemen fled the scene, immediately Jamiu was hit by a bullet.
He said , “ Some policemen came around 5 pm when the event just started . They asked a woman called Iya Aliya what was going on . She told them that it was a birthday party and they left . Around 7 . 30 pm, I was sitting with my friends outside when I heard the blaring of police sirens . The van stopped some distance to the venue of the party and some policemen, led by the DPO , came out and started shooting . People ran helter - skelter . Many people fell into a gutter .
READ ALSO : Police brutalise Ambrose Ali University law professor
“ The DPO brought out a pistol and chased some people into a passage . He shot twice at them. A bullet hit Jamiu in the head , while another person , Akeem , was shot in the hand. Immediately they saw the harm they had caused , they entered their van and fled . We went to the Ijesha Police Station , but we were not allowed to make a report . We then went to the Itire Police Division , but we were directed back to the Ijesha division .
“ Nobody was fighting that would have warranted the police action . Around 9 pm , the DPO and his men came back in about five vans . Nobody was arrested .
“ This morning ( Monday ) , we were invited to the secretariat of the Itire -Ikate Local Council Development Area . We narrated what happened to an official called Mrs. Raji . She called the DPO on the telephone and he met us in her office .
“ The woman told us to excuse them. After their discussion , the woman called us in . She said the DPO told her that Jamiu had a case with the police . I was shocked . I told the woman that the boy was an apprentice and easy -going. He did not drink or smoke and had never been arrested before . The woman said I should not worry . ”
Animashaun , who was marking his 22 nd birthday , said he had yet to recover from the shock , adding that he was pained Jamiu was killed for no just cause .
“ I didn ’ t know the mission of the policemen at the venue because there was no fight . Jamiu was a decent person . He was my friend . It was the DPO that shot him , ” he added .
Jamiu ’ s brother, Taofiq Ayoade , said the victim was rushed to a private hospital in the community from where he was referred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital , Idi -Araba .
“ He gave up the ghost on the way to LUTH . He was not a suspect . He was learning tailoring and was supposed to graduate this year . He was not a criminal . He would leave for his workplace around 9 am and come back by 8 . 30 pm . He was 23 . Our mother lives in Abeokuta , Ogun State . The officer that killed him must face the consequence of his action , ” he said .
Taofiq added that the deceased was buried on Monday ( yesterday) in accordance with Islamic rites .
Jamiu ’ s stepsister , Mrs. Sadiat Ogunsola , said she had been catering to the victim since their father died a few years ago .
She said , “ Jamiu would never complain or argue with you , and he didn ’ t foment trouble . He was still at home around 3 pm . He had finished his secondary school education , but could not register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination due to financial challenge .
“ We planned that he should finish his vocation this year and register for the examination next year. We are still trying hard to console the mother . Nothing can bring him back , but justice must prevail . ”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer , ASP Olarinde Famous- Cole , confirmed the raid in a text message , but was silent on the killing .
He said , “ There was an incident relating to a raid on some suspected cult members in the Ijesha area of Lagos . Arrest of a suspect has been made , while investigation is ongoing . Further details will be communicated soon . ”
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Afeez Hanafi
The tragic death of a 23 - year- old apprentice tailor, Jamiu Ayoade , has caused grief in Ijeshatedo, Lagos State .
Jamiu was allegedly shot dead by the Divisional Police Officer of the Ijesha Police Station , identified as Muhammed Yakubu .
READ : Military men brutalise Lagos teacher over apartment
PUNCH Metro learnt that Jamiu , who lived on Oke- Onijo Street , had gone to Wosilatu Daudu , a neighbouring street , to attend a birthday party of a friend , Abubakar Animashaun , around 4 pm on Sunday .
It was gathered that the DPO and his men went on surveillance to the venue around 5 pm , and left a few minutes after they were told of what the event was all about .
About two hours later , the team was said to have returned to the area in a van, announcing their presence with blaring of sirens and gunshots , which scared away the fun seekers .
The DPO reportedly followed some people, including Jamiu , who ran to safety in a building . He was said to have shot Jamiu at a close range with his service pistol .
An eyewitness , who claimed to be the brother of the birthday boy , Jelili Bakare , told PUNCH Metro that the policemen fled the scene, immediately Jamiu was hit by a bullet.
He said , “ Some policemen came around 5 pm when the event just started . They asked a woman called Iya Aliya what was going on . She told them that it was a birthday party and they left . Around 7 . 30 pm, I was sitting with my friends outside when I heard the blaring of police sirens . The van stopped some distance to the venue of the party and some policemen, led by the DPO , came out and started shooting . People ran helter - skelter . Many people fell into a gutter .
READ ALSO : Police brutalise Ambrose Ali University law professor
“ The DPO brought out a pistol and chased some people into a passage . He shot twice at them. A bullet hit Jamiu in the head , while another person , Akeem , was shot in the hand. Immediately they saw the harm they had caused , they entered their van and fled . We went to the Ijesha Police Station , but we were not allowed to make a report . We then went to the Itire Police Division , but we were directed back to the Ijesha division .
“ Nobody was fighting that would have warranted the police action . Around 9 pm , the DPO and his men came back in about five vans . Nobody was arrested .
“ This morning ( Monday ) , we were invited to the secretariat of the Itire -Ikate Local Council Development Area . We narrated what happened to an official called Mrs. Raji . She called the DPO on the telephone and he met us in her office .
“ The woman told us to excuse them. After their discussion , the woman called us in . She said the DPO told her that Jamiu had a case with the police . I was shocked . I told the woman that the boy was an apprentice and easy -going. He did not drink or smoke and had never been arrested before . The woman said I should not worry . ”
Animashaun , who was marking his 22 nd birthday , said he had yet to recover from the shock , adding that he was pained Jamiu was killed for no just cause .
“ I didn ’ t know the mission of the policemen at the venue because there was no fight . Jamiu was a decent person . He was my friend . It was the DPO that shot him , ” he added .
Jamiu ’ s brother, Taofiq Ayoade , said the victim was rushed to a private hospital in the community from where he was referred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital , Idi -Araba .
“ He gave up the ghost on the way to LUTH . He was not a suspect . He was learning tailoring and was supposed to graduate this year . He was not a criminal . He would leave for his workplace around 9 am and come back by 8 . 30 pm . He was 23 . Our mother lives in Abeokuta , Ogun State . The officer that killed him must face the consequence of his action , ” he said .
Taofiq added that the deceased was buried on Monday ( yesterday) in accordance with Islamic rites .
Jamiu ’ s stepsister , Mrs. Sadiat Ogunsola , said she had been catering to the victim since their father died a few years ago .
She said , “ Jamiu would never complain or argue with you , and he didn ’ t foment trouble . He was still at home around 3 pm . He had finished his secondary school education , but could not register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination due to financial challenge .
“ We planned that he should finish his vocation this year and register for the examination next year. We are still trying hard to console the mother . Nothing can bring him back , but justice must prevail . ”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer , ASP Olarinde Famous- Cole , confirmed the raid in a text message , but was silent on the killing .
He said , “ There was an incident relating to a raid on some suspected cult members in the Ijesha area of Lagos . Arrest of a suspect has been made , while investigation is ongoing . Further details will be communicated soon . ”
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Lagos DPO kills apprentice during raid on birthday party
Published May 9, 2017
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• Jamiu •Sympathisers Photos: Afeez Hanafi
Afeez Hanafi
The tragic death of a 23 - year- old apprentice tailor, Jamiu Ayoade , has caused grief in Ijeshatedo, Lagos State .
Jamiu was allegedly shot dead by the Divisional Police Officer of the Ijesha Police Station , identified as Muhammed Yakubu .
READ : Military men brutalise Lagos teacher over apartment
PUNCH Metro learnt that Jamiu , who lived on Oke- Onijo Street , had gone to Wosilatu Daudu , a neighbouring street , to attend a birthday party of a friend , Abubakar Animashaun , around 4 pm on Sunday .
It was gathered that the DPO and his men went on surveillance to the venue around 5 pm , and left a few minutes after they were told of what the event was all about .
About two hours later , the team was said to have returned to the area in a van, announcing their presence with blaring of sirens and gunshots , which scared away the fun seekers .
The DPO reportedly followed some people, including Jamiu , who ran to safety in a building . He was said to have shot Jamiu at a close range with his service pistol .
An eyewitness , who claimed to be the brother of the birthday boy , Jelili Bakare , told PUNCH Metro that the policemen fled the scene, immediately Jamiu was hit by a bullet.
He said , “ Some policemen came around 5 pm when the event just started . They asked a woman called Iya Aliya what was going on . She told them that it was a birthday party and they left . Around 7 . 30 pm, I was sitting with my friends outside when I heard the blaring of police sirens . The van stopped some distance to the venue of the party and some policemen, led by the DPO , came out and started shooting . People ran helter - skelter . Many people fell into a gutter .
READ ALSO : Police brutalise Ambrose Ali University law professor
“ The DPO brought out a pistol and chased some people into a passage . He shot twice at them. A bullet hit Jamiu in the head , while another person , Akeem , was shot in the hand. Immediately they saw the harm they had caused , they entered their van and fled . We went to the Ijesha Police Station , but we were not allowed to make a report . We then went to the Itire Police Division , but we were directed back to the Ijesha division .
“ Nobody was fighting that would have warranted the police action . Around 9 pm , the DPO and his men came back in about five vans . Nobody was arrested .
“ This morning ( Monday ) , we were invited to the secretariat of the Itire -Ikate Local Council Development Area . We narrated what happened to an official called Mrs. Raji . She called the DPO on the telephone and he met us in her office .
“ The woman told us to excuse them. After their discussion , the woman called us in . She said the DPO told her that Jamiu had a case with the police . I was shocked . I told the woman that the boy was an apprentice and easy -going. He did not drink or smoke and had never been arrested before . The woman said I should not worry . ”
Animashaun , who was marking his 22 nd birthday , said he had yet to recover from the shock , adding that he was pained Jamiu was killed for no just cause .
“ I didn ’ t know the mission of the policemen at the venue because there was no fight . Jamiu was a decent person . He was my friend . It was the DPO that shot him , ” he added .
Jamiu ’ s brother, Taofiq Ayoade , said the victim was rushed to a private hospital in the community from where he was referred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital , Idi -Araba .
“ He gave up the ghost on the way to LUTH . He was not a suspect . He was learning tailoring and was supposed to graduate this year . He was not a criminal . He would leave for his workplace around 9 am and come back by 8 . 30 pm . He was 23 . Our mother lives in Abeokuta , Ogun State . The officer that killed him must face the consequence of his action , ” he said .
Taofiq added that the deceased was buried on Monday ( yesterday) in accordance with Islamic rites .
Jamiu ’ s stepsister , Mrs. Sadiat Ogunsola , said she had been catering to the victim since their father died a few years ago .
She said , “ Jamiu would never complain or argue with you , and he didn ’ t foment trouble . He was still at home around 3 pm . He had finished his secondary school education , but could not register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination due to financial challenge .
“ We planned that he should finish his vocation this year and register for the examination next year. We are still trying hard to console the mother . Nothing can bring him back , but justice must prevail . ”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer , ASP Olarinde Famous- Cole , confirmed the raid in a text message , but was silent on the killing .
He said , “ There was an incident relating to a raid on some suspected cult members in the Ijesha area of Lagos . Arrest of a suspect has been made , while investigation is ongoing . Further details will be communicated soon . ”
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Afeez Hanafi
The tragic death of a 23 - year- old apprentice tailor, Jamiu Ayoade , has caused grief in Ijeshatedo, Lagos State .
Jamiu was allegedly shot dead by the Divisional Police Officer of the Ijesha Police Station , identified as Muhammed Yakubu .
READ : Military men brutalise Lagos teacher over apartment
PUNCH Metro learnt that Jamiu , who lived on Oke- Onijo Street , had gone to Wosilatu Daudu , a neighbouring street , to attend a birthday party of a friend , Abubakar Animashaun , around 4 pm on Sunday .
It was gathered that the DPO and his men went on surveillance to the venue around 5 pm , and left a few minutes after they were told of what the event was all about .
About two hours later , the team was said to have returned to the area in a van, announcing their presence with blaring of sirens and gunshots , which scared away the fun seekers .
The DPO reportedly followed some people, including Jamiu , who ran to safety in a building . He was said to have shot Jamiu at a close range with his service pistol .
An eyewitness , who claimed to be the brother of the birthday boy , Jelili Bakare , told PUNCH Metro that the policemen fled the scene, immediately Jamiu was hit by a bullet.
He said , “ Some policemen came around 5 pm when the event just started . They asked a woman called Iya Aliya what was going on . She told them that it was a birthday party and they left . Around 7 . 30 pm, I was sitting with my friends outside when I heard the blaring of police sirens . The van stopped some distance to the venue of the party and some policemen, led by the DPO , came out and started shooting . People ran helter - skelter . Many people fell into a gutter .
READ ALSO : Police brutalise Ambrose Ali University law professor
“ The DPO brought out a pistol and chased some people into a passage . He shot twice at them. A bullet hit Jamiu in the head , while another person , Akeem , was shot in the hand. Immediately they saw the harm they had caused , they entered their van and fled . We went to the Ijesha Police Station , but we were not allowed to make a report . We then went to the Itire Police Division , but we were directed back to the Ijesha division .
“ Nobody was fighting that would have warranted the police action . Around 9 pm , the DPO and his men came back in about five vans . Nobody was arrested .
“ This morning ( Monday ) , we were invited to the secretariat of the Itire -Ikate Local Council Development Area . We narrated what happened to an official called Mrs. Raji . She called the DPO on the telephone and he met us in her office .
“ The woman told us to excuse them. After their discussion , the woman called us in . She said the DPO told her that Jamiu had a case with the police . I was shocked . I told the woman that the boy was an apprentice and easy -going. He did not drink or smoke and had never been arrested before . The woman said I should not worry . ”
Animashaun , who was marking his 22 nd birthday , said he had yet to recover from the shock , adding that he was pained Jamiu was killed for no just cause .
“ I didn ’ t know the mission of the policemen at the venue because there was no fight . Jamiu was a decent person . He was my friend . It was the DPO that shot him , ” he added .
Jamiu ’ s brother, Taofiq Ayoade , said the victim was rushed to a private hospital in the community from where he was referred to the Lagos University Teaching Hospital , Idi -Araba .
“ He gave up the ghost on the way to LUTH . He was not a suspect . He was learning tailoring and was supposed to graduate this year . He was not a criminal . He would leave for his workplace around 9 am and come back by 8 . 30 pm . He was 23 . Our mother lives in Abeokuta , Ogun State . The officer that killed him must face the consequence of his action , ” he said .
Taofiq added that the deceased was buried on Monday ( yesterday) in accordance with Islamic rites .
Jamiu ’ s stepsister , Mrs. Sadiat Ogunsola , said she had been catering to the victim since their father died a few years ago .
She said , “ Jamiu would never complain or argue with you , and he didn ’ t foment trouble . He was still at home around 3 pm . He had finished his secondary school education , but could not register for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination due to financial challenge .
“ We planned that he should finish his vocation this year and register for the examination next year. We are still trying hard to console the mother . Nothing can bring him back , but justice must prevail . ”
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer , ASP Olarinde Famous- Cole , confirmed the raid in a text message , but was silent on the killing .
He said , “ There was an incident relating to a raid on some suspected cult members in the Ijesha area of Lagos . Arrest of a suspect has been made , while investigation is ongoing . Further details will be communicated soon . ”
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Policeman allegedly kill youth
ON May 8, 2017 11:01 PM / IN Crime Guard , News / BY Adekunle / Comments
Lagos – A 25-year-old fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade, has been shot dead by a trigger-happy police officer in Lagos, according to dependable sources.
The sources said police officer, who is believed to be a senior officer at Ijeshatedo Divisional Police Headquarters (name withheld) allegedly shot and killed Ayoade on Sunday evening in the area.
The incident which occurred at about 7.30 p.m. at No. 49, Wosilat Daudu St., Ijeshatedo, also left two persons injured.
The deceased, Ayoade had gone to the area to attend a friend’s birthday party when he met his untimely death, one of the sources said.
It was learnt that the officer and his men had stormed the venue of the birthday party in two patrol vans at about 6. 30 p.m. and left after observing what the youths were doing.
“Som minutes later, the officer and his men came back to the venue and one of the policemen shot sporadically into the air.
“The officer, who was sitting in front of one of the patrol vans allegedly alighted from the vehicle and brought out his service pistol and went straight to where Ayoade was sitting close to his girlfriend and shot him on the head at close range,” said another source.
Attendees and residents of the street, who were shocked by the gruesome murder of the boy, wept profusely and rained curses on the police officer.
The elder brother of the celebrator, Mr Jelili Bakare, told NAN that they were shocked by the manner Ayoade was killed.
“My younger brother, Abubakar Animashaun, was celebrating his birthday with some friends in a low-key at our late father’s house when the officer and his men came at about 6. 30 p.m.
“The officer called a woman on the street and they left. Surprisingly, the policemen came back to the street again and where I was sitting, one of the policemen that followed him shot into the air believing that some of the youths at the birthday party would run, but they stayed.
“The officer came out in anger from his vehicle and went to where Ayoade was sitting in the passage of the house and shot him on the head.
Contacted on telephone, the State Police Commissioner, Mr Fatai Owoseni, said he had yet to be briefed on the incident.
“I am just coming back from a trip. I have not been briefed on the matter. I am not aware of it yet, ” he said.
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smileghost112 • 35 minutes ago
Police just poorly trained and just too immature to handle today's dilemma! Why be so barbaric?!
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Can such police force ever get the people to give them information or work with them? Photos: FRSC Ambulance Used In
ON May 8, 2017 11:01 PM / IN Crime Guard , News / BY Adekunle / Comments
Lagos – A 25-year-old fashion designer, Jamiu Ayoade, has been shot dead by a trigger-happy police officer in Lagos, according to dependable sources.
The sources said police officer, who is believed to be a senior officer at Ijeshatedo Divisional Police Headquarters (name withheld) allegedly shot and killed Ayoade on Sunday evening in the area.
The incident which occurred at about 7.30 p.m. at No. 49, Wosilat Daudu St., Ijeshatedo, also left two persons injured.
The deceased, Ayoade had gone to the area to attend a friend’s birthday party when he met his untimely death, one of the sources said.
It was learnt that the officer and his men had stormed the venue of the birthday party in two patrol vans at about 6. 30 p.m. and left after observing what the youths were doing.
“Som minutes later, the officer and his men came back to the venue and one of the policemen shot sporadically into the air.
“The officer, who was sitting in front of one of the patrol vans allegedly alighted from the vehicle and brought out his service pistol and went straight to where Ayoade was sitting close to his girlfriend and shot him on the head at close range,” said another source.
Attendees and residents of the street, who were shocked by the gruesome murder of the boy, wept profusely and rained curses on the police officer.
The elder brother of the celebrator, Mr Jelili Bakare, told NAN that they were shocked by the manner Ayoade was killed.
“My younger brother, Abubakar Animashaun, was celebrating his birthday with some friends in a low-key at our late father’s house when the officer and his men came at about 6. 30 p.m.
“The officer called a woman on the street and they left. Surprisingly, the policemen came back to the street again and where I was sitting, one of the policemen that followed him shot into the air believing that some of the youths at the birthday party would run, but they stayed.
“The officer came out in anger from his vehicle and went to where Ayoade was sitting in the passage of the house and shot him on the head.
Contacted on telephone, the State Police Commissioner, Mr Fatai Owoseni, said he had yet to be briefed on the incident.
“I am just coming back from a trip. I have not been briefed on the matter. I am not aware of it yet, ” he said.
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BREAKING: Gunmen attack Assistant Commissioner of Police in Delta
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There was pandemonium in Ughelli , the administrative headquarters of Ughelli North Council Area of Delta State , as gunmen suspected to be hired assassins on Sunday attacked and shot an Assistant Commissioner of Police and Commander , Ughelli Area Police Command , ACP Usman Ndanbabo .
The incident , which The PUNCH learnt occurred on Sunday night at about 8 pm while the victim was driving alone , had generated anxiety among residents of Ughelli and the neighbouring towns , as security has been beefed up in the area.
Ndanbabo , who was shot twice at close range , is now lying critical ill at an undisclosed hospital in Warri after some hospitals he had earlier been rushed to claimed they lacked the expertise to handle the injuries the gunmen inflicted on him .
A security source told our correspondent that the victim regained consciousness after doctors successfully carried out a surgery on him .
Criminal activities, including kidnapping within Ughelli and its environs , had been on the increase in recent times , although it was not clear what the intention of the hoodlums was .
One of our security sources said , “ He ( Ndanbabo ) was returning home from an outing at about 8 pm in his Nissan SUV when he noticed that a Toyota car had been trailing him .
“ He tried fleeing from his car when he got to the roundabout opposite the palace of the Ovie of Ughelli along Isoko Road, only for his assailants to open fire on him , shooting him on the back and his stomach and left him for dead . ”
This is the second time the Assistant Commissioner of Police was being attacked since he assumed office at the command .
He has also come under heavy attack by arms wielding Fulani herdsmen when he led over 60 policemen to raid a farmland being forcefully occupied by herdsmen at Ohoro community in Ughelli North .
The State Police Commissioner, CP Zanna Ibrahim , who rushed to the hospital where the injured senior police officer was currently receiving treatment on Monday confirmed the incident but added that it was not a life - threatening attack .
Ibrahim who spoke with our correspondent late Monday evening said , “I ’ m just leaving the hospital in Warri . He has been stabilised and it is not a life- threatening incident .
“ Nobody has been arrested in connection with the attack . We are waiting until he recovers to give us hint . He was driving alone when the gunmen struck .
“ The public should be more vigilant because it is very funny that someone will be shot in the heart of the town and the attackers escaped at about 8 am . It was a busy hour and people were over everywhere . ”
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Ovie Okpare, Warri
There was pandemonium in Ughelli , the administrative headquarters of Ughelli North Council Area of Delta State , as gunmen suspected to be hired assassins on Sunday attacked and shot an Assistant Commissioner of Police and Commander , Ughelli Area Police Command , ACP Usman Ndanbabo .
The incident , which The PUNCH learnt occurred on Sunday night at about 8 pm while the victim was driving alone , had generated anxiety among residents of Ughelli and the neighbouring towns , as security has been beefed up in the area.
Ndanbabo , who was shot twice at close range , is now lying critical ill at an undisclosed hospital in Warri after some hospitals he had earlier been rushed to claimed they lacked the expertise to handle the injuries the gunmen inflicted on him .
A security source told our correspondent that the victim regained consciousness after doctors successfully carried out a surgery on him .
Criminal activities, including kidnapping within Ughelli and its environs , had been on the increase in recent times , although it was not clear what the intention of the hoodlums was .
One of our security sources said , “ He ( Ndanbabo ) was returning home from an outing at about 8 pm in his Nissan SUV when he noticed that a Toyota car had been trailing him .
“ He tried fleeing from his car when he got to the roundabout opposite the palace of the Ovie of Ughelli along Isoko Road, only for his assailants to open fire on him , shooting him on the back and his stomach and left him for dead . ”
This is the second time the Assistant Commissioner of Police was being attacked since he assumed office at the command .
He has also come under heavy attack by arms wielding Fulani herdsmen when he led over 60 policemen to raid a farmland being forcefully occupied by herdsmen at Ohoro community in Ughelli North .
The State Police Commissioner, CP Zanna Ibrahim , who rushed to the hospital where the injured senior police officer was currently receiving treatment on Monday confirmed the incident but added that it was not a life - threatening attack .
Ibrahim who spoke with our correspondent late Monday evening said , “I ’ m just leaving the hospital in Warri . He has been stabilised and it is not a life- threatening incident .
“ Nobody has been arrested in connection with the attack . We are waiting until he recovers to give us hint . He was driving alone when the gunmen struck .
“ The public should be more vigilant because it is very funny that someone will be shot in the heart of the town and the attackers escaped at about 8 am . It was a busy hour and people were over everywhere . ”
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Ritual killers hack couple, children to death
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Afeez Hanafi
A gang of assailants , suspected to be ritual killers , has wreaked havoc on a family of six in Adeke bus stop, Adamo , Imota , in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State .
The couple – Taofiq Agbaje and Simiat Agbaje , 32 , – and two of their four children , Rodiat, 10 , and eight - year -old Toyeebat , were hacked to death by the gang .
The two other siblings, Mardiya , 13 and her one - year- old sister reportedly sustained injuries.
This happened barely three weeks after another couple and their only child were murdered in Ibese Titun , a neighbouring community,
The attacks were allegedly perpetrated by members of a notorious gang called Badoo .
In what seemed to be their usual
modus operandi , PUNCH Metro gathered that the attackers gained entrance into the Agbajes’ three-bedroomed flat in the night after tearing the window net and removing some burglar - proof bars .
They were said to have smashed some objects on their victims and wiped away their blood with handkerchiefs , leaving them for dead .
Our correspondent gathered that a neighbour , who had gone to get lemon juice from the family around 6 am on Tuesday , saw the victims and called for help.
It was gathered that Taofiq and two children died on the spot, while his wife , Rodiat, and the toddler were rushed to a hospital for treatment .
The case was reported at the Imota Police Division .
Simiat’ s uncle, Adisa Ismaila , said he was at work on Tuesday when he received the tragic news.
“ On getting to the house , I met the corpses of her husband and two children on the ground . There was a big stone beside them . The gang wiped their blood with a piece of cloth . The mother and the two other children were taken to the hospital , while we buried the deceased according to Islamic rites .
“ The following day , the mother also gave up the ghost . We buried her beside them. Mardiya and her sister have recovered and have been taken to our hometown in Iwo ( Osun State ) for proper care . When policemen from the division asked Mardiya what transpired , she could not explain , ” he said .
A resident , who spoke on condition of anonymity , told our correspondent that a generator was working at the time of the attack , adding that its noise deafened the neighbours.
He said , “ Around 6 am , one of the neighbours, a woman, needed lemon for her child , who was having a stomach ache . She went to get it from Iya Mardiya ( Simiat). She saw Mardiya crawling on the passage . She could no longer talk. She pointed at their room and the woman rushed in only to discover other family members lying helplessly .
“ They used to live in the Agric area . They moved into this area four years ago when they completed their house . We call on the security agencies to please do something . ”
A community leader , who did not want his name in print for security reasons, lamented that “ there is little or no improvement , ” despite several petitions to Governor Akinwumi Ambode and some other commissioners in the state .
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer , ASP Olarinde Famous- Cole , said identities of the assailants had yet to be known .
He said , “ The command responded to a distress call from a resident and discovered that one Taofeek Agbaje and his family were attacked at night by unknown persons . As a result, Mr . Agbaje and his two daughters , between seven and nine years , died , while his wife and two other daughters , aged two and 12 years , sustained injuries respectively and were taken to a hospital . Investigations are in progress . ”
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Imota area
Afeez Hanafi
A gang of assailants , suspected to be ritual killers , has wreaked havoc on a family of six in Adeke bus stop, Adamo , Imota , in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State .
The couple – Taofiq Agbaje and Simiat Agbaje , 32 , – and two of their four children , Rodiat, 10 , and eight - year -old Toyeebat , were hacked to death by the gang .
The two other siblings, Mardiya , 13 and her one - year- old sister reportedly sustained injuries.
This happened barely three weeks after another couple and their only child were murdered in Ibese Titun , a neighbouring community,
The attacks were allegedly perpetrated by members of a notorious gang called Badoo .
In what seemed to be their usual
modus operandi , PUNCH Metro gathered that the attackers gained entrance into the Agbajes’ three-bedroomed flat in the night after tearing the window net and removing some burglar - proof bars .
They were said to have smashed some objects on their victims and wiped away their blood with handkerchiefs , leaving them for dead .
Our correspondent gathered that a neighbour , who had gone to get lemon juice from the family around 6 am on Tuesday , saw the victims and called for help.
It was gathered that Taofiq and two children died on the spot, while his wife , Rodiat, and the toddler were rushed to a hospital for treatment .
The case was reported at the Imota Police Division .
Simiat’ s uncle, Adisa Ismaila , said he was at work on Tuesday when he received the tragic news.
“ On getting to the house , I met the corpses of her husband and two children on the ground . There was a big stone beside them . The gang wiped their blood with a piece of cloth . The mother and the two other children were taken to the hospital , while we buried the deceased according to Islamic rites .
“ The following day , the mother also gave up the ghost . We buried her beside them. Mardiya and her sister have recovered and have been taken to our hometown in Iwo ( Osun State ) for proper care . When policemen from the division asked Mardiya what transpired , she could not explain , ” he said .
A resident , who spoke on condition of anonymity , told our correspondent that a generator was working at the time of the attack , adding that its noise deafened the neighbours.
He said , “ Around 6 am , one of the neighbours, a woman, needed lemon for her child , who was having a stomach ache . She went to get it from Iya Mardiya ( Simiat). She saw Mardiya crawling on the passage . She could no longer talk. She pointed at their room and the woman rushed in only to discover other family members lying helplessly .
“ They used to live in the Agric area . They moved into this area four years ago when they completed their house . We call on the security agencies to please do something . ”
A community leader , who did not want his name in print for security reasons, lamented that “ there is little or no improvement , ” despite several petitions to Governor Akinwumi Ambode and some other commissioners in the state .
The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer , ASP Olarinde Famous- Cole , said identities of the assailants had yet to be known .
He said , “ The command responded to a distress call from a resident and discovered that one Taofeek Agbaje and his family were attacked at night by unknown persons . As a result, Mr . Agbaje and his two daughters , between seven and nine years , died , while his wife and two other daughters , aged two and 12 years , sustained injuries respectively and were taken to a hospital . Investigations are in progress . ”
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