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Former Chief Pharmacist of National Hospital, Abuja Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Sodomy
Former Chief Pharmacist of National Hospital, Abuja Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Sodomy
By: Michael Mike
The National Agency for Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has secured a life imprisonment sentence at the High Court in Abuja against a public officer, Dr. Abubakar Mustapha Danraka for sodomy.
This is a historic and landmark ruling
in the implementation of the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, 2015.
A statement on Tuesday by the agency’s spokesman, Vincent Adekoye read that the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, sitting in Kubwa, Abuja and presided over by Hon. Justice Asmau Akanbi-Yusuf on Monday convicted and sentenced a Public Officer in Nigeria, Abubakar Mustapha Danraka, Ph.D. to life imprisonment for rape (Sodomy)under Section 1 of the VAPP Act of 2015.
Adekoye revealed that the convict, Abubakar Mustapha Danraka was a former Chief Pharmacist of National Hospital, Abuja, and Senior Special Adviser (Technical) to the Director of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development.
He noted that the ruling ends the three-year-old controversies surrounding this celebrated case which had attracted much attention from stakeholders across the country.
Adekoye said the convict was arrested on March 27th, 2020, for defiling a minor (name withheld), who happened to be his neighbour, living in the same estate with him in Abuja.
He lured the victim to his apartment and had anal intercourse with him after stupefying him with a drink.
He was charged to Court vide a Charge dated 9th August 2021, and was arraigned on 5th April. 2022 where he pleaded “not guilty”.
The Prosecution team from NAPTIP sufficiently proved the charge beyond a reasonable doubt which led to the September 18, 2023 judgment.
Reacting to the judgment, the Director General of NAPTIP, Professor Fatima Waziri – Azi, hailed the judiciary for its doggedness in ensuring that justice is served under the VAPP Act.
She said, “I want to specially commend the Judiciary for its sustained collaboration, and support in the implementation of the VAPP/Law in the Country which has culminated in this landmark judgment. This is a victory for us as a country.
“In our bid to make Nigeria a violence–free nation, in collaboration with all our esteemed partners and stakeholders, we will continue to scale our efforts in ensuring more convictions and less impunity” the NAPTIP Director General stated.
This is the third rape conviction secured by NAPTIP in the FCT for the year 2023.
Former Chief Pharmacist of National Hospital, Abuja Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Sodomy
Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue State Police Command has arrested two suspected foreign bandits in Jato-Aka area of the state.
Police sources said the suspects, identified as Franklin Penn, 32, and Ayong Louis, 33, were apprehended at about 6:00 a.m. on April 12 following credible intelligence.
According to the sources, the suspects, who claimed to be Cameroonian nationals, were found in possession of suspected criminal charms and foreign currency believed to be in French denomination.
The sources added that the suspects had no valid means of identification at the time of arrest.
They said the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
The command assured that further developments would be communicated as investigations progress.
Police arrest suspected foreign bandits in Benue
Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected member of ISWAP/JAS arrested in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State, has reportedly attempted suicide while in custody.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 11:00 a.m. on April 13, following the suspect’s earlier arrest on April 12 by troops of 154 Task Force Battalion.
According to the sources, the suspect attempted to take his life by strangulation while in detention, but was quickly overpowered and restrained by troops on duty.
They added that the suspect was evacuated to a Level 2 Field Hospital (L2FH), where he is currently receiving medical attention and responding to treatment.
The sources noted that security measures around the detainee have been reinforced, while investigations into the case continue.
Suspected ISWAP member attempts suicide in custody in Borno
Troops uncover pipeline vandalisation, illegal crude oil storage in Delta
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Joint Task Force South-South, Operation Delta Safe, have uncovered a case of pipeline vandalisation and illegal crude oil bunkering in Obazogbe community, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.
Security sources said the discovery was made at about 12:00 noon on April 12 along the NNPC/Pan Ocean pipeline following credible intelligence.
According to the sources, troops of 181 Amphibious Battalion, in collaboration with operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and a technical team from NNPC/Pan Ocean, mobilised to the location.
They added that the team discovered a tapping point on the pipeline as well as a dug-out storage facility containing stolen crude oil estimated at about 2,660 litres.
The sources further disclosed that the technical team repaired the vandalised section of the pipeline, while the recovered crude oil was handled in line with Operation Delta Safe directives.
They noted that efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend those behind the illegal activity.
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