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ALLEGED EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLING: PETITONER FAILS TO PROVE THE IDENTITY OF ACCUSED IN THE DEATH OF UCHENNA EMMANUEL SAYS POLICE.
ALLEGED EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLING: PETITONER FAILS TO PROVE THE IDENTITY OF ACCUSED IN THE DEATH OF UCHENNA EMMANUEL SAYS POLICE.
By: Michael Mike
The Police on Monday told the Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police units in Abuja, that a petitioner, Blessing Emmanuel has failed to prove the identity of the person(s) who allegedly killed her son, Uchenna Emmanuel during the clash that broke out in Dutse, a suburb in Abuja,on 20th October,2020.
She said the clash was between the youths and personnel of Nigeria Police Force occasioned by the End Sars protest.
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Presenting its oral address the police stated that the burden of proof of facts lies on who asserts and that the petitioner has not been able to prove the allegation, beyond reasonable doubt, that the police killed her son extrajudicially.
Speaking before Dr Garba Tetengi, SAN the police argued that the identity of the accused is very paramount and crucial in matters of extra judicial killing.
Fidelis Ogwobe, Counsel to Police, explained that in the matter of Uchenna Emmanuel’s death there was contradictory testimony before the panel as to the cause of death and who was responsible for the death.
Continuing, Ogwobe stated that the petitioner’s (mother to deceased) testimony was debunked by the defence witness(DW1), Inspector Kumode Ozovehe before the panel and that the statement given by the deceased father at the Dutse Police station were contradictory.
Ogwobe informed the panel that the issue of identity is essential in proving the allegation of death, saying when the identity is in contention then the law does not rely on such testimony.
Ogwobe disclosed further that the Prosecution Witness failed to establish the cause of death by rejecting the request of the police to carry out autopsy on the deceased to ascertain the cause of death.
Earlier, Counsel to the panel, Afolabi Olawale who is assisting the petitioner stated that they were relying on the evidence before the panel for justice to be served.
The matter has been adjourned for panel’s report.
In another development, the police stated they had no witness to call and no defence to put forward in the matter of alleged unlawful arrest, detention, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, seizure of property, malicious prosecution and extrajudicial killing of late Joseph Ovedje, brought before the panel by Comrade Godwin Okolo & 5 others on behalf National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle owners &Riders Association, Delta State.
The police informed the panel that it would rely on the evidence before the panel to give its oral address.
The matter has been adjourned to 30th March,2022 for adoption of written address.
ALLEGED EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLING: PETITONER FAILS TO PROVE THE IDENTITY OF ACCUSED IN THE DEATH OF UCHENNA EMMANUEL SAYS POLICE.
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By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have cleared suspected terrorist enclaves and recovered items during a coordinated offensive in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 8:00 a.m. on April 22 by troops of 17 Brigade in collaboration with members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), with support from the Air Component of the operation.
The troops reportedly cleared identified enclaves at Radawa, Farin Tafki and Kuka Damisa during the operation.
Items recovered include one empty AK-47 magazine, two motorcycles, a horse and a vehicle.
The recovered items are currently in the custody of the troops for further action.
The sources added that the operation is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle terrorist hideouts and restore security across Katsina State.
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By: Zagazola Makama
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Security sources said the troops of 1 Brigade, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danjibga, responded at about 10:10 p.m. on April 21 after receiving reports of gunfire around the outpost.
Following the engagement, a vehicle conveying grains to Danjibga reportedly triggered an IED along the Danjibga–Kunchin Kalgo axis.
The sources said no casualties were recorded from the explosion.
They added that troops have intensified patrols and monitoring along the axis to forestall further incidents and ensure the safety of residents and road users.
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By: Zagazola Makama
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Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 6:17 a.m. on April 22 by troops deployed at Forward Operating Bases (FOB) Audu Fari and Babana.
The troops carried out coordinated operations across multiple locations including Kuble–Lumma–Swahi, Saminaka–Kanu, Sokomba–Kabe–Kerengi–Mirami, and the Babana general area.
According to the sources, the operation was aimed at dominating the area and denying criminal elements freedom of action within the Area of Responsibility.
During the exercise, three suspected collaborators were apprehended and are currently in military custody for further action.
The sources added that troops will sustain offensive operations to dismantle criminal networks and enhance security across the area.
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