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Adopt Political Solution to South East Unrest, Izunaso Urges FG
….South East Unrest
By Eze Okechukwu, Abuja
Senator representing Imo West senatorial district in Imo State, Osita Izunaso, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to seek a political solution to address the ongoing security challenges in the South East region.
He believes that the release of the leader of the Biafra separatist movement, Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, could be a key step towards restoring peace in the troubled region.Izunaso, who spoke to Senate Correspondents after plennary revealed that he had raised the matter during the session and sought to mandate the Federal Government to explore a political solution, which includes considering the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu.
However, the Senate stood down the motion due to the ongoing legal proceedings related to the matter.
“The fact that the Senate stood down the motion doesn’t mean they are not interested in peace returning to the South East. They stood down the motion because the matter is in the court. As you know, there’s so much the Senate will do from behind and they will certainly do it,” he clarified.
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Senator Izunaso emphasized the significance of peace and stability in the region, which has been disrupted by the activities of some elements associated with Ipob. He stressed that the IPOB leader himself has condemned such activities on several occasions. Nonetheless, he suggested that the Federal Government could consider a political solution to the issue, instead of solely pursuing a legal approach that could result in further lockdowns and unrest in the region.
The senator commended the South East Governors for their efforts in combating the enforcement of sit-at-home orders, which are often observed every Monday and sometimes beyond. However, he advised the Governors to work closely with the Service Chiefs and take a firm and decisive stance against those enforcing the sit-at-home orders.
Regarding the recent actions taken by the Enugu State Government against individuals and businesses that observed the sit-at-home order, Senator Izunaso refrained from condemning the government’s actions. He instead attributed the compliance to fear rather than genuine obedience. He urged the Governors to collaborate with security chiefs to ensure protection for those willing to open businesses and resist the enforcement of the sit-at-home orders.
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the founder of the Indigenous People’s of Biafra (IPOB) movement, had sought independence for the South East region due to perceived marginalization. His detention sparked civil disobedience, leading to the observance of sit-at-home orders every Monday. Despite being freed by the Court of Appeal in Abuja, the IPOB leader has remained in detention, prompting criticism from the IPOB leadership.
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)
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.
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.
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