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  • Two remanded for killing teenager with pestle

    Two remanded for killing teenager with pestle

    By Isaac Kertyo

    Two persons, Oloruntoyin Abdullahi (31) and Ayodele Kazeem (26) have been remanded in police custody for killing a female teenager with a pestle.

    The teenager, Ebun Adesetimi, was killed after the suspects allegedly hit her head with a pestle at about 5.40 pm on January 24 at No 1, Otiko Street, Okuta Elerinla, Akure.

    Police Prosecutor, Obadasa Ajiboye, informed the court that the offence was contrary to Section 316 and punishable under Section 9 of the Criminal Code, Cap 37, Vol 1 Laws of Ondo State of Nigeria, 2006.

    The pleas of the defendants were not taken.

    Obadasa, however, made an oral application to remand the defendant in prison custody pending advice from the DPP.

    Presiding Magistrate, Damilola Sekoni, ordered remand of the suspects pending advice from the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

    He adjourned the case till February 25, 2022 for ruling on remand application.

  • Boko Haram’s killing of Unimaid student barbaric, inhuman – Plateau Speaker

    Boko Haram’s killing of Unimaid student barbaric, inhuman – Plateau Speaker

    The Speaker, Plateau House of Assembly, Mr Abok Ayuba, on Thursday described the killing of a student of University of Maiduguri, Ropvil Dalep, by the Boko Haram terrorists, as evil, barbaric and inhuman.

    Ayuba in a statement by his Press Secretary, Mr Bulus Atang, urged security agencies to redouble efforts in their fight against terrorism.

    He expressed sadness over the tragic murder of Dalep, a Plateau indigene, who was abducted on Jan. 9, in Borno alongside two other indigenes of the state, by Islamic State West Africa Province.

    He also expressed worry that Dalep’s execution came after a similar incident involving two innocent indigenes of Plateau, Lawrence Duna Dacighir and Godfrey Ali Shikaghem in October 2019, by the terrorists.

    He commiserated with the family, the Mupun Nation and the entire citizens of Plateau over the execution of Dalep.

    “My thoughts go to the families of late Dalep, who are enduring unspeakable pains and hardships and those who lost their loved ones in similar circumstances.

    “We assure you that the State Assembly would work with all key stakeholders in ensuring the security of lives and property of the law abiding people  of Plateau,” the speaker said. (NAN)

  • Buhari condemns killing of CAN Chairman, Andimi

    Buhari condemns killing of CAN Chairman, Andimi

    President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the terrorist killing of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area of Adamawa, describing it as cruel, inhuman and deliberately provocative.

    The president stated this in a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Tuesday.

    Buhari regretted that the terrorists killed the religious leader while giving signals of a willingness to set him free by releasing him to third parties.

    He consoled the Christian community all over Nigeria, the government and people of Adamawa as well as the Bishop’s family over the sad loss of the man of God.

    He said that terrorists would continue to pay a heavy price for their actions and ”comprehensively be defeated by our determined armed forces”.

    The president urged nations of the world to end all support provided to the Boko Haram and Islamic States in West Africa (ISWA) terrorist groups whose only goal was to sow death, violence and destruction in the sub-region.

    Ahmad Salkida, a journalist with years of experience reporting the activities of the Boko Haram insurgents, in a series of tweets said Andimi was killed on Monday.

    “To break some news items can traumatize. I’m battling with one of such. Reverend Andimi, abducted by #BokoHaram was executed yesterday,” Salkida tweeted.

    Late Andimi was abducted in January when the insurgents attacked his village.(NAN)

  • MURIC condemns killing of CAN Chairman, Andimi

    MURIC condemns killing of CAN Chairman, Andimi

    An Islamic group, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the murder of Lawan Andimi, chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Michika local government area of Adamawa, describing it as horrendous, ungodly and barbaric.

    The MURIC director, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, in a statement issued and signed in Lagos on Wednesday, said that anyone who kills innocent people does not represent Islam.

    “We are at a loss for words. This killing is horrendous, ungodly and barbaric.

    “We condemn it in the strongest terms possible.  We reiterate our earlier declaration that Boko Haram is not an Islamic group, rather it is a group of misled zealots.

    “Any group that kills at will and sheds the blood of innocent people cannot represent Islam,” he said.

    “We call on all Nigerians regardless of religious background to unite against Boko Haram. We must stand up together to fight the evil in our midst,” he said.

    “We charge the Nigerian military to leave no stone unturned in its efforts to eliminate the insurgents.

    “Our hearts are heavy as we remember the bereaved family. But we are assured in the global reach of God’s divine umbrella.

    “Only Him can console them. Only Him can heal. We pray that the Almighty God will give succour to members of the deceased’s family, his friends and associates,” he said.

    He commiserated with the leadership of CAN in particular and the Nigerian Christian community in general.

    He added that it was only patience and statesmanship that had kept Nigeria going in times like this.

    “We are all losing our loved and respected clerics, friends and family members.

    “We are all victims. Let us console ourselves and strengthen our position with prayers instead of resorting to blame game,” he said. (NAN)

  • Police confirm killing of 29-yr-old man in Abakaliki

    Police confirm killing of 29-yr-old man in Abakaliki

    The Police Command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of one Mr Boniface Nwoha, 29, by unknown gunmen at a drinking joint at Amika Abba area of Abakaliki.
    Mrs Loveth Odah, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), confirmed the incident to newsmen in Abakaliki on Friday.
    She said that full investigation into the murder had commenced and assured residents that the perpetrators of the crime would be arrested and brought to justice.
    Odah said: “The case has been referred to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for thorough investigation.
    “The police will unravel the cause of the murder and ensure that everyone involved in the act is arrested and prosecuted.
    “I wish to use this medium to appeal to citizens to be law abiding, to resist the lure of taking laws into their hands and report any breach of right to the police.
    “We assure our readiness to ensure full protection of lives of every resident and there will be no hiding place for criminal elements in the state.”
    Meanwhile, a source close to the deceased’s family told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on condition of anonymity, that Nwoha was killed by members of a suspected rival cult group.
    According to the source, the group was on a reprisal mission, following a fracas that took place at the compound of the deceased, where some people were reportedly injured.
    “The deceased allegedly had an altercation with some co-tenants at their residence at Amike Abba, which led to some persons getting injured.
    “In an apparent reprisal attack, the injured persons, alleged to be members of the Aye confraternity, trailed him to a drinking joint, where they shot him severally and fled,” the source said.
    Many residents of the area, especially youths, had fled their homes, following ongoing police investigation. (NAN)

  • Tension mars Sapele over alleged killing of Okada rider

    Tension mars Sapele over alleged killing of Okada rider

    By Jennifer Y Omiloli

    Tension mars Sapele over alleged killing of Okada rider identified as Sunday Ejiro in Sapele community, Delta State.

    On Thursday, reports said that a group of Okada riders had allegedly thronged various streets in Sapele community, protesting the alleged killing of one of them by suspected vigilante operatives.

    Benjamine Okero, leader of the protesters, accused the vigilante operatives of killing Sunday Ejiro last Tuesday evening, adding that they will not rest in the protest until those who killed Sunday Ejiro are brought to book.

    Meanwhile, the vigilante operatives through the administrative officer, Obarakpo Obukokwhio, expressed surprise at the allegation, saying: “we did not at any time stop or kill any Okada rider in Sapele, our duty is to complain to the police, or other security agencies in control of crimes in the areas, we knew nothing in the killing of Sunday Ejiro, we are innocent”.

    It was gathered that Sunday Ejiro, a 36 year Okada rider was allegedly shot around Amukpe area in Sapele on Tuesday evening by suspected vigilante operatives upon his refusal to stop for a check.

    Since then, there has been palpable tension and fear of the unknown in Sapele.

    ASP Chuks Orisewezie, Acting Police Public Relations Officer in the state, said the police were investigating the circumstances that led to the killing of the Okada rider, adding that those who were initially arrested over the matter were granted bail while investigation continues as residents of Sapele and Amukpe communities on Wednesday besieged Sapele police station to demand the arrest of the killers of Sunday Ejiro, the Okada rider.