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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.
Troops arrest 13 suspected illegal miners at newly excavated site in Abuja
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have arrested 13 suspected illegal miners at a newly excavated mining site in the Shere general area of Bwari Area Council, Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 3:30 p.m. on Nov. 10, 2026, by troops of the 7 Guards Battalion during an operation in the area.
The suspects were reportedly found at a newly excavated site suspected to be operating illegally.
The 13 suspects are currently in military custody for further action.
The operation forms part of ongoing efforts by security forces to curb illegal mining activities, prevent the exploitation of mineral resources by unauthorised operators and address associated security concerns within the FCT.
Troops arrest 13 suspected illegal miners at newly excavated site in Abuja
Three killed in attack on illegal mining site in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Three people have been killed in an attack on an illegal mining site between Jol and Tashek communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 8:10 p.m. on Nov. 10, prompting troops of Sector 6, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), deployed at Dakku, to respond to the distress report.
The troops, upon arrival at the scene, discovered that members of the community had evacuated three bodies of victims killed during the attack.
Efforts are ongoing to track down the assailants, with troops deploying an EIB Stratoc drone to support surveillance and intelligence gathering around the area.
The troops have also intensified patrols and maintained an aggressive security presence in the general area to prevent further attacks.
The incident comes amid recurring security concerns around illegal mining sites in parts of Plateau State, where disputes over access to mineral resources and control of mining locations have reportedly triggered violent confrontations.
There have been instances in which illegal miners allegedly attack one another over control of mining resources, while other incidents have involved armed groups reportedly targeting mining locations.
In some cases, suspected Fulani armed bandits have also been accused of attacking illegal mining sites, allegedly using such locations to carry out revenge attacks.
However, the circumstances surrounding the latest incident, including the identities of the attackers and their motive, remain unclear.
The recurring violence point to the need for stronger security measures and effective enforcement against illegal mining, which has increasingly become a source of criminal activity, economic exploitation and insecurity in parts of the state.
Security agencies are working to establish the circumstances of the attack and bring those responsible to justice.
Three killed in attack on illegal mining site in Plateau
Troops, hunters neutralise ISWAP terrorist in ambush operation in Yobe
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 27 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with local hunters, have neutralised a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist during an ambush operation in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State.
Security sources said the operation was part of ongoing efforts by troops and local security partners to dismantle terrorist networks and restrict their movements within the area.
The joint team reportedly laid an ambush on the suspected terrorists, leading to the neutralisation of one ISWAP fighter.
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