Children, other #badgovernment protesters granted bail of N10million .

The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 76 individuals involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests that took place in August 2024.

Naija News reports seventy-five suspects, aged between twelve and fifteen years of age, were brought by the Police before Justice Obiora Egwuatu on a 10-count charge in relation to their participation in the protest.

On Friday, Justice Egwuatu presided over the proceedings and set bail for each defendant at ₦10 million.

In his ruling, Justice Egwuatu mandated that each protester provide two sureties, each for the same amount.

One of these sureties must be a civil servant holding a grade level of 15 or higher, who also has a verifiable address within the court’s jurisdiction. The second surety is required to be a parent of the protester.

Earlier reports indicated that the Nigerian government had temporarily dropped charges against five minors facing trial for their participation in the #EndBadGovernance protests after they collapsed in the courtroom.

These minors had been in custody for several weeks and exhibited clear signs of poor health, which worsened during the court session, necessitating urgent medical attention.

Eyewitness accounts described the situation as distressing, with some lawyers rushing to aid the young individuals who collapsed after being summoned to the dock.

In response to this incident, the prosecution sought the temporary withdrawal of charges, a request that was granted by the court, noting that the minors would be re-arraigned once their health improved.

“A couple of them fainted inside the courtroom because of maltreatment, they have not eaten for some days,” a source told SaharaReporters, accusing authorities of using hunger as a means of torture against the protesters for exercising their constitutional rights.

One malnourished minor was the first to collapse, followed by four others who also fell to the courtroom floor.

The courtroom descended into chaos as the primarily minor defendants were asked to step into the dock.

Some lawyers and court officials quickly administered aid to the minors before they were taken to the hospital, causing court proceedings to be temporarily suspended.

Following this episode, the prosecution invoked the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 to request the withdrawal of charges against the minors on health grounds.

Defence attorney Abubakar Marshal argued that the minors should be returned to their parents.

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EFCC Speaks On Why They Arrested Bobrisky During His Trip To London

 

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently revealed the reasons behind the arrest of the controversial Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky. His arrest took place on Thursday night at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. According to reports, Bobrisky was detained while attempting to leave Nigeria for London, with accusations of bribery linked to his name.

After his initial arrest, Bobrisky was transferred from Lagos to the EFCC’s headquarters in Abuja for thorough questioning. This move came after he allegedly disregarded an invitation from the EFCC. The agency stated that he had been avoiding responsibility in revealing individuals who reportedly accepted bribes from him. 

In a phone call with SaharaReporters, EFCC spokesman Mr. Dele Oyewale confirmed that the crossdresser was taken into custody after failing to respond to the EFCC’s invitation. Oyewale explained that the arrest was intended to ensure Bobrisky’s cooperation with ongoing investigations. “We arrested him last night and took him to Abuja because our team of investigators are based there,” he said. The spokesman further noted that Bobrisky’s attempt to leave Nigeria was seen as an attempt to escape accountability, prompting immediate action from the EFCC.

When asked if Bobrisky would face formal charges for bribery, Mr. Oyewale stated that he could not provide specific details regarding possible charges.

This is not the first time Bobrisky has faced travel-related legal troubles. Last October, he was similarly detained by Nigerian Customs officers at the Seme border while attempting to travel to the Benin Republic. The arrest happened shortly before he was expected to appear before a Senate panel investigating allegations against him. 

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How police arrested a spiritual criminal called " Small but Mighty ".

ACP Adejobi Olumuyiwa, the Public Relations Officer for the Nigerian Police Force, recently introduced Ibrahim Shehu, an alleged kidnapper nicknamed “Small But Mighty,” detailing his extensive criminal operations. During a live broadcast covered by Voice TV Nigeria, Muyiwa revealed that Shehu, who resides with his family in Kogi State, has been linked to kidnappings and other criminal activities across multiple states, including Kano, Katsina, Niger, and Kaduna. Known for his slight build yet significant influence in his network, Shehu reportedly relied on supposed “spiritual powers” to evade capture, a belief shared by some of his followers.

Muyiwa praised the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) for their relentless pursuit in apprehending Shehu despite the challenges posed by his alleged “spiritual protections.” He commented, “I want to give kudos to the spiritual operatives of IRT for going after a spiritual criminal.” He described the arrest as a significant accomplishment, emphasizing the police’s resolve to capture criminals regardless of any claimed supernatural abilities.

Addressing the media, Muyiwa issued a stern warning to other criminals who rely on “juju” or “voodoo” for protection, stressing that no one is beyond the law. “No matter how powerful you are, no matter the juju or voodoo you have, you cannot be more powerful than the government. We will surely get you.” The arrest underscores the Nigerian Police Force’s commitment to justice and public safety, asserting the reach and strength of government authority.

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Man beats wife to death, injures policeman who attempted to make peace

 

A resident of Ogbaga road, Kpirikpiri axis of Abakaliki Ebonyi State capital, Chima Eseni has allegedly killed his wife, Ugo Chima over disagreements.

Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Ukandu Joshua said the suspect also injured his policeman neighbour while trying to separate the ill-fated fight between him and the wife.

The PPRO explained that, “The man physically assaulted the wife. She was taken to the hospital but she gave up because of the injuries inflicted on her.

“The man is in our custody,” Ukandu said.

The couple is said to have been having irreconcilable issues before it took the life of the woman.

However, in the latest issue which occurred at the weekend in the midnight, the man allegedly hit the wife and she collapsed.

When one of their neighbours who is a policeman got wind of it, he rushed to the couple’s house. Eseni who was angry, attacked him and gave him serious injuries.

Eseni’s wife was taken to the hospital through the efforts of other neighbours and sympathisers but she passed away in the hospital.

Meanwhile, the suspect has been arrested by the police over the incident.

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20 years olds attack woman in her farm, to steal her motorcycle , end up killing her with matchete cuts

According to Vanguard, Two young men in Delta State, identified as Ekene and Stanley, both 20, have been apprehended after confessing to the death of a woman during an attempted motorcycle theft in Oliogo community, Ndokwa West Local Government Area.

Speaking at the State Police Headquarters in Asaba, Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bright Edafe, shared details of the incident. Ekene explained that he and Stanley encountered the woman on her farm, where she was taking a break to eat. Stanley then removed his shirt and attempted to strangle her.

During the struggle, the woman recognized Stanley and called him by his nickname, "Aboy." Fearful of being identified, Stanley used a cutlass to strike her on the head, fatally wounding her.

After the attack, the two young men tried to locate the key to her motorcycle but, unable to find it, fled the scene. Once home, Ekene revealed the incident to his mother, who advised him to approach the local vigilante team. The vigilante members subsequently took both suspects to the police.

In his account, Ekene expressed regret, admitting he felt remorse when he saw the woman's tears, but feared intervening. Stanley, meanwhile, clarified that their original plan was solely to steal the motorcycle, not to harm her.

Police spokesperson Mr. Edafe confirmed that both men will face charges of murder and robbery, with court proceedings set to follow.

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Police officer regains freedom after 11 years in detention

 

After more than a decade of incarceration, Sergeant Emmanuel Uyanweke, a police officer attached to the Ojo Police Division, Lagos State, has been discharged by Justice Ibironke Harrison of the Lagos State High Court, Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), who struck out his manslaughter case for lack of diligent prosecution.

Hon. Justice Harrison gave the ruling after hearing the application of the Uyanweke’s counsel, Yusuf Nurudeen, who is the Executive Director of the Foundation for Public Interest Law and Development (FPIL&D), a non-profit organisation that took up the matter free of charge.

Nurudeen explained that Sgt. Uyanweke was arrested and detained on August 18, 2013, following an alleged incident in Okokomaiko, Lagos, resulting in the death of Adams Bello. He said the suspect was subsequently charged with involuntary manslaughter and had been held in detention pending trial since then.

The counsel said the accused was brought before a Magistrate Court in Ebute Meta on March 23, 2015, for remand proceedings and subsequently arraigned on a one-count charge of ‘Involuntary Manslaughter’ at the Lagos High Court before Hon. Justice Akintoye on February 14, 2018.

He noted that since then, the case had experienced reassignments and delays, adding that the prosecution team had also failed to produce any witness to prove its case against Uyanweke, leading to him spending 11 years and two months in detention without trial.

Nurudeen argued before the court that the prolonged and continued detention of his client was illegal and contrary to Sections 35(4) and 36(4) of the Constitution and Section 232 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Lagos State (as amended 2021).

He, therefore, urged the court to strike out the charge for want of diligent prosecution and discharge the accused.

The prosecution counsel, I.A. Erikitola, who admitted that their witnesses were unavailable, left the matter to the discretion of the court.

Justice Harrison concurred with the submission of the defence and consequently struck out the manslaughter charge and ordered Uyanweke’s release.

Speaking on the ruling, Yusuf said, “Uyanweke’s case is a testament to the importance of diligent prosecution and the need for relevant reforms to prevent similar instances of prolonged incarceration of accused persons without trial.”

He said his foundation, also known as The Pro Bono Centre, would continue to advocate judicial and human rights reforms, as well as provide legal support to the indigent and vulnerable by connecting them with volunteer lawyers willing to render pro-bono legal services.

It is recalled that in November last year, FPIL&D secured the release of another police officer, Enejo Gabriel, after a decade of incarceration. It had earlier in 2023 secured the release of one Muideen Bilau, who spent nine years at the Kirikiri Medium Correctional Centre.

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Police arrest suspected internet fraudsters with cow horn, casket, other fetish items, exotic cars.

Operatives of the Police Special Fraud Unit (PSFU), Lagos, have arrested 

six (6) suspects for alleged internet fraud and money laundering.

The suspects, with ages ranging between 22 and 27; are Akerele 

Oluwaseyi ‘m’, Okobi Chukwunonso Daniel ‘m’, Nicholas Tijani ‘m’, 

Stephen Destiny ‘m’, Ayomikun Akinsola ‘m’ and Adetayo Michael ‘m’.

They were apprehended around AIT Road, Alagbado, Lagos, based on 

credible intelligence received by the Unit on their alleged involvement 

in computer-related fraud such as romance scam, business email 

compromise, benefit scam, credit card fraud and money laundering.

Upon their arrest, items recovered from them include a car, high-end 

mobile phones worth millions of Naira, and fetish materials such as 

casket, calabash of black soap, cow horn and charms.

Further investigations have also established a nexus with other 

associates who are suspected of being involved in computer-related 

fraud.

The suspects will be charged to Court as soon as the investigation is 

completed.

The Commissioner of Police, Police Special Fraud Unit, CP. Godwin 

Ayotunde Omodeinde, psc, mnips; admonished youths to embrace hard 

work, shun all manners of crime, and make integrity and dedication to 

work their watchword. ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ is not a sustainable