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Governor Bala Mohammed has been called upon to release unconditionally Rhoda Jatau from indefinite detention
Governor Bala Mohammed has been called upon to release unconditionally Rhoda Jatau from indefinite detention
By Bodunrin Kayode
The call was made by a conglomerate of civil society within the middle belt region of Nigeria for the release of Rhoda Jatau, whom they described as a prisoner of conscience and human rights activist who has been detained without trial since may 2022.
Her ordeal started when she was said to have forwarded a whatsapp message condemning the killing of a student Deborah Yakubu in a College in Sokoto where she was studying last year.
Deborah Yakubu was stoned to death by irate students who chased her to her hideout on campus tried her in their own way and took the law into their hands by stoning her to death.
On the strength of what she forwarded condemning the killing of the young lady, she was accused of inciting blasphemy against the Muslim prophet Muhammed.
Since the incident Rhoda Jatau who was equally rescued from a fanatic mob had been detained in the Bauchi correctional centre opposite Fadar sarkin.
She is charged with intentional breach of the peace in the Warji community on may 20, 2022, which led to the warji crisis in Bauchi state last year.
The civil society who want the lady released unconditionally claimed that the ” governor directed her continued detention on discretionary powers, abuse of power and abuse of office.”
The incident actually happened as a result of the clash between Muslims and Christians in Warji council area which is predominantly Christian dominated.
Trouble started for madam Jatau when she was identified her as the trouble maker who sparked the crisis after she was rescued by security from the mob and they took her to court and then to prison where she has been since last year.
“The Governor gave directives for her to remain in prison having insisted that she was a trouble maker because she is defending her right to association since early last year. She was charged with disturbance of public peace and was dragged to court then sent to prison. Rhoda Jatau was also charged for blasphemy.
The summary of Jatau’s charges include “inciting public disturbance; exciting contempt of religious creed; and cyber stalking” under Sections 114, 210 of the Penal Code Law and Section 24 subsection 1b(i) of Cybercrime Prohibition Prevention Act 2015 Laws.”
Governor Bala Mohammed has been called upon to release unconditionally Rhoda Jatau from indefinite detention
Malians Youth Gang Violent Clashes Claims Life in Maiduguri
By: Zagazola Makama
An 18-year-old youth, identified as Bakura Muhammed, was fatally stabbed on April 4, 2025, during a violent clash between rival youth groups in Maiduguri.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the altercation occurred at about 4:30 PM in the Ajari and Tashan Lara areas, where youths from both sides engaged in a free-for-all fight.
The victim was fatally stabbed on the stomach. He was immediately transported to the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, by the security personnel from Maiduguri Borno police command, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.
A police sources said that seven individuals, aged between 15 and 24, have been arrested in connection with the incident. They include Ba’abba Kyari (20), Ali Alhaji GoniAli (20), Muhammed Audu (18), Ali Isa (15), Adam Sabir (15), Mohammed Tujja (17), and Usman Kasim (24).
Authorities are still searching for other members of the gang who fled the scene.
The victim’s body has been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy and was later released to the family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Malians Youth Gang Violent Clashes Claims Life in Maiduguri
Remnant IED Explosion Injures One in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion occurred in Meleri Village, Damboa Local Government Area, on April 4, 2025, leaving one person injured.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that one Alhaji Sanda, a resident of Hansari IDP Camp, and Bulama Zarayye, aged 40, were collecting baobab tree seeds when Zarayye accidentally stepped on an IED.
The device, believed to have been planted by ISWAP, exploded, causing injuries to Zarayye’s buttock, right hand, and lap.
A combined security team, including the Military and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) unit, was promptly dispatched to the scene.
The area was cordoned off, and a search for additional explosive devices was conducted, but no further devices were found.
Zarayye was taken to the General Hospital in Damboa, where he is currently receiving treatment and is reported to be in stable condition.
Remnant IED Explosion Injures One in Borno
Suspect Dies After Torture in Kaduna
By: Zagazola Makama
A tragic incident has been reported in Tudun Nupawa, Kaduna, following the death of 21-year-old Abba Bello.
It was gathered that on April 2, 2025, Bello was arrested by a security guard at Old Panteka on suspicion of theft.
Abdullahi Usman, a suspected commander of the group, allegedly supervised the torture of Bello, leaving him unconscious.
Bello was initially taken to Yusuf Dantsoho Memorial Hospital for treatment but was later transferred to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital. Despite receiving medical care, he succumbed to his injuries on April 4, 2025, around 5:00 AM.
The deceased’s family has declined a post-mortem examination, and his body was released for burial as per their request.
Efforts to apprehend the suspects are ongoing.
Suspect Dies After Torture in Kaduna
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