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ABUJA IIP-SARS: WE WILL NOT ALLOW THIS MATTER TO DIE – JUSTICE GALADIMA
ABUJA IIP-SARS: WE WILL NOT ALLOW THIS MATTER TO DIE – JUSTICE GALADIMA
By: Michael Mike, Abuja
Chairman of the Independent Investigative panel on human rights violations by defunct SARS and other units of the Nigerian Police Force, Justice Suleiman Galadima rtd, has vowed to see to the end of the case of enforced disappearance, arbitrary arrest, unlawful detention and denial of justice of one Mr. Lukman Salihu.
Justice Galadima rtd, made this assertion on Tuesday while pointing out the uniqueness of the said matter. The rtd Supreme Court justice described the matter as unique due to claim by the Police that the victim was arrested and handed over to the Joint Military Action on Terrorism, a claim the panel insists must be verified, especially as the whereabouts of the victim remains unknown several years after his arrest by the Police.
In his words, Justice Galadima noted “this matter is in a class of its own, it is unique. Police will have to prove the claim that the victim is not in their custody but has been handed over appropriately as alleged”.
Towing the line of the Chairman of the panel, John Aikpokpo Martins, the representative of the Nigerian Bar Association on the panel maintained that there was a need to know exactly what had become of the victim and until that is established; the case will continue.
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The matter which has come up several times before the panel has not recorded appreciable progress owing to the failure of Amadin Christopher (now retired), to appear before it as ordered by the panel and state his involvement in the matter. Christopher is said to be the IPO in the matter before it was transferred to the Joint Military Action on Terrorism.
Counsel to the police, Fidelis Ogwobe Esq previously informed the panel that his investigations on the whereabouts of the victim revealed that he was involved in a case of terrorism, and was handed over to Joint Military Action on Terrorism in New Bussa, Niger State by the Police who arrested him in the first instance.
Ogwobe, decried unsuccessful attempts made by him to ensure the appearance of IPO Aladin Monday to explain his involvement in the case as ordered by the panel.
Lukman Suleiman, a native of Kogi State, was allegedly arrested in 2015 at Zuba, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja in a taxi on his way to school in Nasarawa State and has not been seen since then.
Ruling on the matter, Justice Suleiman Galadima rtd, adjourned the matter indefinitely, to continue when the panel reconvenes early next year.
In the interim, the matter has been referred to the National Human Rights Commission for the continuation of the investigation.
ABUJA IIP-SARS: WE WILL NOT ALLOW THIS MATTER TO DIE – JUSTICE GALADIMA
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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