CRIME
58 Benue Indigenes on Death Row in Jos Custodial Centre
From Vincent Nyinongu, Makurdi
The Benue State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy, on Friday visited the Jos Correctional Center in Plateau State on a fact-finding mission as directed by Governor Samuel Ortom.
Addressing the inmates, the Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Michael Gusa stated that the council would look at their cases and make recommendations to the governor for necessary action.
He stated that by law, it is the governor that has the powers to grant them clemency.
He advised those that will be lucky to be pardoned not go back to their criminal ways and charged them to become useful to their families and the society.
The Controller of Plateau State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service, Mr Samuel Aguda disclosed that 58 convicts from Benue State are on death row, waiting for the hangman of the Jos Correctional Center.
Mr Aguda stated that most of the convicts have shown good behavior while serving their jail terms and were pleading for clemency.
He appealed to the governor to forgive the convicts to reduce tension and decongest the facility.
The Welfare Officer Jos Correctional Center, Chief Superintendent of Prisons, Victoria Datti disclosed that inmates from Benue State have shown exceptional good conduct while serving their jail term.
She pointed out that even during the recent jail break, the inmates from Benue State did not participate in the illegal action and further appealed to the Benue State governor to pardon all the convicts from the state.
The Welfare Officer commended Governor Samuel Ortom for sending the Council on prerogative of Mercy to visit the Jos Correctional Center to see the convicts from Benue State awaiting execution and called for its sustenance.
Speaking, one of the convicts, Solomon Kuha, who became an evangelist while at the Correctional Center thanked Governor Ortom for sending the council to visit them and appealed to the state to forgive them as they’ve changed and embraced a new life.
The Bishop of the Anglican Diocess Makurdi, Bishop Nathan Inyom and the Chief Imam of Makurdi, Umar Shuaibu who are members of the Council prayed for the convicts to change and become useful to their family and the society.
CRIME
Police Detain 2 Suspects, Recover 25 Stolen Phones in Borno
The Nigerian Police Command in Borno has apprehended two suspects and recovered 25 stolen mobile phones during a stop-and-search operation along Damboa Road, in Maiduguri.
The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Wednesday.
Daso explained that the suspects, identified as Ibrahim Abubako, and Ibrahim Mohammed, were intercepted by the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) on Dec.
10 while riding a tricycle.He said that during the search, the operatives uncovered various mobile phones reportedly stolen from individuals across communities and villages along the Borno -Adamawa State border.
He identified some of the communities as Mubi, Tashan Alade, Miringa, Kwaya Kusar, and Biu Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesman said that during interrogation, the suspects confessed to snatching the phones from their victims.
“The police have initiated efforts to return the recovered devices with their rightful owner.
“Also, the suspects will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations,” he said.
Daso reiterated the commitment of the Police Commissioner in the state, Yusufu Lawal, to maintain public safety during the Yuletide season. (NAN)
CRIME
Niger Police Command Arrests Three Suspects over Assault on Council Boss
From Dan Amasingha, Minna
Days after the Chairman of Katcha local government area of Niger State, Danlami Abdullahi Saku was assaulted and seriously injured over his inability to settle a campaign loan he obtained, the State Police Command said three suspects were now in their custody over the incident.
Niger State Police Command Spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun in a release on Wednesday said On 16/06/2024 at about 1800hrs, information was received at Katcha Div that the Chairman Katcha LGA Hon.
Danlami Abdullahi Saku was attacked by some miscreants along Saku-Gadza village after the Sallah prayer at his village Saku, Katcha LGA.According to the Police Public Relations Officer, the attack was allegedly reported to be linked to a debt issue between the Chairman and one Yanda of the same area.
He noted that the Chairman sustained serious injury during the attack and he was taken to Gen. Hospital Bida, and later referred to another hospital for further treatment.
A preliminary investigation was conducted at Katcha Div and three suspects were later identified, apprehended and transferred to Bida Area Command.
The suspects arrested are; Alh. Abdullahi Kasimu 68yrs of Gadza village, Katcha, Alh. Baba Moh’d 30yrs of the same village and Ahmadu Moh’d 25yrs.
The suspects were transferred to SCID on June 21st for discreet investigation and prosecution.
“During interrogation, Kasimu narrated that he lent the victim over a million naira since August, 2023 and that several attempts to recover the money proved abortive.
“He further said that on June 16th, the victim promised to come and see him, and while he was on the way after the Sallah prayer, his son Ahmadu Moh’d, his in-law Alh. Baba Moh’d among others accosted the Chairman, had an altercation and inflicted serious injuries on the victims”
The State Police Command acknowledged that the victim was about to transfer the money to him at the point before being rushed to the hospital.
However, the suspects are under investigation in SCID, Minna. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend others at large, and they will be charged to court for prosecution immediately after investigations.
CRIME
Chief Imam’s Sallah Ram Stolen in Jos
There was a drama as the sacrificial ram of the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abdulkadir went missing on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.
Abdulkadir’s ram was reportedly stolen during a downpour in the area on the eve of the Ed-el-Kabir.
An Imam in the community, Haruna Yaqub, disclosed this during the sermon, shortly after the two Raka’at prayers.
Yaqub, who condemned the incident, described it as “insensitive”.
He added that the act showed that people lack fear for God.
The Imam said, “The Ram of our Chief Imam, which he purposely brought to sacrifice, has been stolen in the night.
We are really shocked by the incident. We were surprised to hear this story. This means that people are not God-fearing.“It is scary that people have gone to the extent of stealing ram meant for religious activity.”
Speaking further, he urged people to be God-fearing and not engage in either stealing or any act of criminality.
He stressed that everyone will account for their actions on earth and hereafter.
“It is high time people repented and took the path of Allah. It is not too late. People should stop committing bad things and act according to Allah’s commandments,” he urged.