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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
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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