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FCTA Donates N4m to Victims of Shiites Protest

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By Laide Akinboade, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has given a  cash donations of four million naira to assist in the settlement of medical bills for two Nigeria Police Force (NPF) personnel injured in the recent Shiites-NPF clashes in Abuja and the two families of the diseased.

Making the donations in Abuja, FCT Permanent Secretary, Sir Christian

Chinyeaka regretted the incident and prayed God to grant the deceased families the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss and wished the injured persons quick recovery.

He therefore reiterated commitment of the Administration to ensuring a peaceful and secure environment for FCT residents and tasked them all to be law-abiding.

Ohaa explained that the gesture was “Part of goodwill of the FCT

Administration to ensure the safety and security of the FCT residents.

“All these are parts of FCTA efforts to ensure that those who sustained injuries while serving their motherland will get proper medication.

“This happened to those our colleagues and brothers while on national duty, so as such, the FCT Administration felt that it is important and expedient to commensurate with them in terms of supporting the families of the diseased and supporting those who were injured for their own medication.”

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The Permanent Secretary who was represented by Director of Security Affairs of the Administration, Adamu Buba Gwary disclosed that two of the police personnel were injured, treated at Wuse District Hospital, where one was discharged and the other, ASP Bala Ibrahim Magaji was further treated and discharged at Cedecrest hospital, Apo.

ASP Magaji while commenting on the gesture said: “Honestly, I am shocked. I did not expect it. I did not believe this kind gesture from the FCT Administration. I am moved. It has given me more confidence in the system and the will to do more. It has given me more energy to continue to serve my country in the best professional way I can.

“May God bless the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Nigeria Police Force and the Federal Government.”

It could be recalled that late DCP Usman Umar and late Precious Owolabi of Channels Television lost their lives during a recent clash by the now proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, also known as Shiites.

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Woman, 33, Arraigned for Impersonating Police Officer

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A 33-year-old woman, Damilola Odutola, who allegedly impersonated a police officer in an attempt to invade a house, on Thursday appeared before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court, Lagos.

Odutola, whose address was not provided, is facing a two- count charge of impersonation and breach of peace.

She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The prosecutor, ASP Rita Momah, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on March 10, 2021, at No 35a, Chief Collins Street, Uchediuno Leeki Phase 1, Lagos.

Momah alleged that Odutola entered the house of the complainant, Mrs Bimpe Daramola, dressed as a police officer.

She stated that Odutola intentionally acted in a disorderly manner, when she forced her way into the house of the complainant.

Momah said the offences contravened Section 168 (d) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Adeola Olatubosun, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

Olatubosun ordered that the sureties must show evidence of three years tax payment to the Lagos State Government.

She adjourned the case until April 17 for mention. (NAN)

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Court Remands 9 Persons for Allegedly Robbing, killing a Police Inspector

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 A Makurdi Chief Magistrates’ Court in Benue on Thursday, ordered the remand of nIne persons in a correction centre for allegedly robbing and killing one Insp Peter Ilonye.

The police charged the defendants, who live at various addresses in Gwer-East Local Government Area of Benue with criminal conspiracy, armed robbery, illegal possession of firearms and culpable homicide.

However, the Magistrate, Mrs Roseline Iyorshe, did not take their plea for want in jurisdiction.

Iyorshe adjourned the matter until May 15, 2023 for further mention.

Earlier, the Prosecution Counsel, Insp Godwin Ato,told the court that the case was received at the State CID, Makurdi on March 1, 2023 from Operation Zenda Joint Task Force Headquarters, Makurdi via signal dated same March 1.

Ato said the signal stated that one Insp Terna Moughga attached to Operation Zenda JTF, Aliade Sector reported at the Operation Zenda JTF, Headquarters, Makurdi on March 1 that Insp Ilonye who was also attached to Operation Zenda JTF, Aliade Sector had been killed by a group of armed robbers.

Moughga stated that the deceased was riding on his motorcycle from Taraku to Aliade town when he ran into the gang of armed robbers who had blocked the road at Jiwunde village and were robbing motorists of their belongings.

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Moughga stated that upon sighting Ilonye, they shot him on his stomach and carted away his service AK-47 rifle with breech number NH347439 loaded with 30 rounds of ammunition.

He said Ilonye was later confirmed dead as a result of the gunshot.

Prosecutor said the defendants, Alam Timothy, Ushahemba Tarveem, Ternenge Zafefa, Aondonenge Tyozenda, Zakpe Alfred, James Akange, Terdoo Ikpur, Aondohemba Torto and Jennifer Terna were arrested during police investigation for committing the offences.

He said some others are still at large.

Ato said two AK-47 rifles, four locally made pistols, seven single barrel guns, 67 rounds of 7.62×39 mm live ammunition and three magazines were recovered from the hoodlums.

Also recovered were four expended cartridges, 21 live cartridges, four pairs of Military camouflage and a pair of Mobile Police uniform were recovered from the defendants.

Prosecutor said their offenses contravened sections 6(b), 1(1)(2)(a)(b), 3(1) of the robbery and firearms act, 2004 and 222 of the penal code laws of Benue, 2004.(NAN)

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DSS Confirms ‘Entrenched Interests’ Plot to Install Interim Government

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By Gom Mirian, Abuja

The Department of State Services (DSS), yesterday said it has confirmed a plot “by some key players” to install an interim government and stop Bola Ahmed Tinubu from being inaugurated as president.

The plot includes embarking on violent protests nationwide to engineer the declaration of a state of emergency as well as securing frivolous court injunctions to stall the inauguration, the DSS said.

In a statement yesterday, the Public Relations Officer of the secret police, Peter Afunanya, said: “The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria.

“The Service considers the plot, being pursued by these entrenched interests, as not only an aberration but a mischievous way to set aside the constitution and undermine civil rule as well as plunge the country into an avoidable crisis.

“The illegality is totally unacceptable in a democracy and to the peace loving Nigerians. This is even more so that the machination is taking place after the peaceful conduct of the elections in most parts of the country.”

There have been agitations for Tinubu, the president-elect, not to be inaugurated on May 29, 2023 based on complaints by his opponents on the presidential election.

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Datti Baba-Ahmed, the vice-presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), specifically called on President Muhammadu Buhari and Olukayode Ariwoola, the chief justice of Nigeria (CJN), not to inaugurate Tinubu, tagging it an “illegality”.

Some demonstrators also went to the defence headquarters building in Abuja on Tuesday to protest the outcome of the presidential election in what might be understood as an invitation for military intervention.

Afunanya alleged that some protests are being sponsored.

“The planners, in their many meetings, have weighed various options, which include, among others, to sponsor endless violent mass protests in major cities to warrant a declaration of State of Emergency. Another is to obtain frivolous court injunctions to forestall the inauguration of new executive administrations and legislative houses at the Federal and State levels,” he said.

“The DSS supports the President and Commander-in-Chief in his avowed commitment to a hitch-free handover and will assiduously work in this direction. It also supports the Presidential Transition Council and such other related bodies in the States. It will collaborate with them and sister security and law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless inaugurations come 29th May, 2023.

 “Consequently, the Service strongly warns those organising to thwart democracy in the country to retract from their devious schemes and orchestrations.

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“Stakeholders, notably judicial authorities, media and the Civil Society, are enjoined to be watchful and cautious to avoid being used as instruments to subvert peace and stability of the nation. While its monitoring continues, the DSS will not hesitate to take decisive and necessary legal steps against these misguided elements to frustrate their obnoxious intentions.”

IPOB Denies Plan to Print Biafra Currency, Form Govt

The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Wednesday said it has no plans to print Biafra currency and operate a government in exile.

IPOB’s spokesman, Emma Powerful, warned those he described as autopilot to desist from such a move.

In a statement he signed, Powerful distanced IPOB from the autopilot group, stressing that the group has no faction.

Powerful, who distanced IPOB from those operating Radio Biafra in the United States, noted that those operating under the guise of the Directorate of State are not members of IPOB.

“We the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of the great liberator Nnamdi Kanu once again reiterate that IPOB is not part of the formation of Biafra government in exile anywhere.

“The people behind the shambolic Radio Biafra government in exile in the USA are not IPOB members, and they should stop linking themselves to us.

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“Those piloting government in exile in the USA are not IPOB members, and they don’t mean well for Biafra freedom and restoration.

“IPOB has no plan to print Biafra currency, stamps, and other important state documents because we are not yet a sovereign nation. If we print currencies now, where can they be used as legal tender,” the statement read in parts.

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