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I HAVE NO HAND IN THE DISSAPEARANCE OF EBUKA — ASP ODEY TELLS PANEL
I HAVE NO HAND IN THE DISSAPEARANCE OF EBUKA — ASP ODEY TELLS PANEL
By: Michael Mike
ASP Paul Odey of the IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has appeared before the Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations by the Defunct SARS and other units of the Nigerian police force to give testimony on the account of one Ebuka Aniegu over alleged unlawful arrest detention and enforced disappearance
In his submission before the panel Asp Odey told the panel how it all happened, he said sometime in May 2019 there was an arrest made at the trade more police stations Lugbe bothering on armed robbery and rape, which was subsequently reported to IRT.
According to Odey investigation into the matter commenced by a team at the IRT led by SP Chinedu Okonkwo , Paul Odey and two others.
He informed the panel that the investigation led to the recovery of a phone even as he confirmed visiting the scene of the incident. He made some analysis and came up with an issue resulting in the arrest of one Otu.
ASP Odey told the panel that after interrogation, Otu confessed to the crime and mentioned Ebuka and others as his accomplices.
Continuing, Odey told the panel that Abba Kyari the Head of the IGP IRT directed DSP John Onyema (now late) to take over the matter, adding that both the case file and suspect were handed over as directed.
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While cross examining the witness, counsel to the complainant Mr. Ifeanyi Agu accused the witness that his narrative of handing over to DSP John Onyema (deceased) was a ploy to put up a defense.
Mr. Agu further provided evidence of a recording of a conversation before the panel. While listening to the recorded conversation, it was suggestive that ASP Odey informed him that the victim has been transferred to Lagos.
Meanwhile, Mr. Agu stated that Odey should have informed him during their conversation that the victim was here in Abuja at the IRT and not in Lagos.
Reacting to the series of questions posed to him, ASP Odey clarified that he is equally confused and insisted that at the time he was an Inspector under the supervision of a DSP so he could not have influenced any decision and insisted he never mentioned the victim was in Lagos.
Dr. Garba Tetengi who stood in for the chairman of the panel Justice Sulieman Galadima rtd has said that the conversation was suggestive and said that for all they know the panel understands he is missing until that has been proven otherwise.
The matter has been adjourned to the 24th of March 2022 for SP Chinedu Okonwo to appear before the panel, the panel also requested that the death certificate of DSP John Onyema be provided on the next adjourned date.
I HAVE NO HAND IN THE DISSAPEARANCE OF EBUKA — ASP ODEY TELLS PANEL
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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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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