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Kano: Six Identified Protesters Urged to Report to Police or be Arrested
Longtong Ibrahim
The Kano State Police Command has stated that it has identified six individuals from video clips who attempted to disrupt the re-commissioning of Hasiya Bayero Pediatric Hospital in Kano State on Sunday.
The Police Commissioner identified them by the names Saleeman Dangombe, Faruku Kanin Ganda, Sadiq Orumus, Danfari, Danbaki, and Pati Paro, otherwise known as Chairman.
He stated that they should report to the police along with their sponsors, or the police will be forced to pursue them.CP Gumel made this known on Monday while responding to questions from newsmen during his visit to the Correspondent Chapel of the Nigerian Union of Journalists as part of his activities to mark his 100 days in office.
It was gathered that a group of individuals gathered around the venue of the commissioning near the Emir’s Palace, chanting provocative slogans against the Emir, Aminu Ado Bayero, who was present at the ceremony alongside Kano State Governor, Abba Kabiru Yusuf.
The protesters’ slogans included words like, “New Governor, new Emir,” insisting that the present Emir be removed and a new one installed since it is a new government in power.
The C.P described such acts as disrespectful, especially to the traditions in the North, where traditional institutions are referred to as sacred institutions.
According to him, “Those groups of people were not initially invited to the event; they were intruders who came on their own, perhaps sponsored by a particular interest group to disrupt the event. Six have been identified.
“We are still analyzing the video footage; other people seen chanting these words will definitely be arrested and prosecuted. If there is any information about their sponsors or anyone responsible for this, they will be prosecuted alongside these people.
“Traditional institutions are sacred; everybody in the North knows how we respect our traditional institutions. Anyone who feels they can play around with the traditional institutions is an enemy of the police,” he said.
The Commissioner further stated that since assuming office on 2nd May 2023 as the 45th commissioner of the Kano Police Command, daily cases of fatalities and mayhem caused as a result of kidnapping, phone snatching, armed robbery, among other crimes and criminal activities, have reduced. He mentioned that in his 100 days in office, the Command has successfully arrested over 1000 suspected criminals who have been investigated and are behind bars awaiting trial.
He also added that 100 thugs have surrendered with their weapons, while the two wanted thugs for whom a N100,000 bounty has been placed are out of the state and on the run. However, the police are making all efforts to track them down.
He also added that various recoveries have been recorded, including 371 pieces of rubber solutions, 1117 sharp knives, 46 cutlasses, and 36 other sharp irons, 117 ATM cards, one Beretta pistol, one Anti-Riot Gunner, two double-barrel guns, one Makarov pistol, 13 locally made guns, and five toy guns.
Others include 33 live ammunition and sixteen (16) cartridges, 11 motor vehicles, seven tricycles, nine motorcycles, 82 mobile phones, four POS machines, eight laptop computers, 15 cattle, 25 sheep, 659 parcels, and 1063 wraps of dried leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp, among many recoveries.
He thanked the members of the Union for being part of their successes. “As the fourth estate of the realm, you have been part of our successes in the current situation, resulting in our collective efforts towards ensuring that peace and stability in Kano State are sustained. Hence, this visit is necessary to thank and appreciate you for the understanding, continuous support, and cooperation we are receiving from you. God willing, we will continue to match our words with actions.”
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman of the Correspondent Chapel, Aminu Garko, thanked the Commissioner for coming to the Chapel, commending his policing methods, which have gone a long way in reducing crimes in the State. He also assured the CP of the Union’s support and cooperation to provide the command with necessary coverage.
By David Torough, Abuja
The remains of elder statesman and President General of the pan-Igbo group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, have been slated for burial on November 1.
Chairman of the burial committee, Senator Ben Obi, disclosed this at a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.
Alongside with the Secretary General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Amb Okey Emuchay and burial sub-committee chairmen, Senator Osita Izunaso, Gen.
Azubuike Ihejirika (retd) and others, Obi unveiled a series of activities culminating into the actual burial ceremony.“Our message today is to convey the dates for the burial of the President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo.
“Lagos day of tributes, Wednesday 16th October 2024 at Eko Hotels and Convention Centre.
“Abuja Day of Tributes Friday 18th October, 2024 at the National Ecumenical Centre.
“Enugu Day of tributes, Saturday 26th October with a brief stop at Ohanaeze headquarters, 7 Parkland GRA Enugu while the main event will be held at the Okpara Square.
“Owerri Service of Songs Tuesday 29th October 2024. Commendation Service on 1st November in Owerri and Imo day of burial on Friday, 1st November 2024,” he said.
He added that further details will be communicated in due course.
On whether the Federal Government would participate in the burial, Senator Obi said the committee will visit President Bola Tinubu to intimate him about the transition of the statesman and details of his burial.
“We will be visiting President Tinubu to formally announce to him details of this transition and I am sure the President knows all that Chief Iwuanyanwu had done and he will do the needful,” he said.
Asked whether the late newspaper publisher had regrets about his inability to secure the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu and ensure the realization of a restructure federation, the Ohanaeze Ndigbo scribe said Chief Iwuanyanwu died a fulfilled man because he never shies away from doing his best in the circumstance.
“Chief Iwuanyanwu and I visited Kanu in jail and I think that was his last official assignment before his demise.
“Prior to that, he had never missed any opportunity to call for the release of Kanu.
“On restructuring, he never minced his words on equity, fairness and justice and he knew that he couldn’t do it alone.
“So he operated with the South-South PANDEF, Middle Belt Forum and Afenifere. He asked for parity in the number of states in each geopolitical zone.
“We in Ohanaeze will continue to pursue these issues that were very dear to his heart and we want to give the assurances that we will not fail,” Obi said.
President Bola Tinubu will not attend the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York this year.The President has thus directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation, Mr Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser, Information and Strategy, said in a statement on Thursday.“President Tinubu, who returned to the country last Sunday after his trip to China and the UK, wants to focus on domestic issues and address some of the country’s challenges, especially after the recent devastating flooding.
“At UNGA 79, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria’s national statement to the General Assembly, attend important sideline events, and hold bilateral meetings,” said the statement.The high-level General Debate, with the theme, “Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development and human dignity for present and future generations,”will run from Sept. 24, to Sept. 28. (NAN)
The National Examinations Council, (NECO) has released the June/July 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination results (SSCE), with 60.55 per cent of candidates securing five credits and above in English Language and Mathematics.
The Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, disclosed this while addressing newsmen at the NECO headquarters on Thursday in Minna, Niger.
Wushishi said that a total of 1,376,423 candidates, representing 706,950 males and 669,473 females, registered for the exam.
The registrar said that 1,367,736 candidates sat for the examination, representing 702,112 Males and 665,624 females.
He said that 828, 284 candidates had five credits and above, including English and Mathematics, representing 60.
55 per cent.Wushishi said that the number of candidates with five credits and above, irrespective of English and Mathematics, were 1,147,597, representing 83.90 per cent.
He said that there was a great reduction in the number of examination malpractices this year compared to 2023.
“The number of candidates involved in various forms of malpractice in 2024 is 8,437 as against 12,030 in 2023, which shows a reduction of 30. 1 per cent,” he said.
The registrar, however, said that 40 schools were found to be involved in mass cheating during the examination.
” During the conduct of the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), 40 schools were found to have been involved in whole school (mass) cheating in 17 states.
” They will be invited to the Council for discussion, after which appropriate sanctions will be applied.
“A school in Ekiti was recommended for de-recognition for mass cheating in two core subjects and 01 Science subject.
” Similarly, 21 Supervisors were recommended for blacklisting due to poor supervision, aiding and abetting, abscondment, extortion, drunkenness and negligence in 12 states,”said.
He urged candidates that sat for the examination to visit NECO website to access their results.
Wushishi said candidates can access their results on NECO website: www.neco.gov.ng using their examination registration number,” he said.(NAN)
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