Connect with us

News

Human Rights: Borno Govt assures investigative panel of support

Published

on

Human Rights: Borno Govt assures investigative panel of support

The Borno Government has assured the Special Independent Investigative Panel on Human Rights Violations in Counter-Insurgency Operations in North East of maximum support and cooperation.

The state Deputy Governor, Alhaji Umar Kadafur, gave the assurance on Friday in Maiduguri while receiving members of panel in his office.

Kadafur said that Gov. Babagana Zulum had already directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to accord full support to the panel to ensure hitch free exercise.

“We have been directed by His Excellency, the Governor, that all MDAs to be visited or invited for information by the panel to make themselves and information available,” Kadafur said.

He lauded the establishment of the panel and urged all stakeholders to accord it the necessary support to succeed.

Earlier, Chief Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), while introducing the Chairman of the Panel, retired Justice Abdu Aboki, and other members, said the panel was established in line with the NHRC Act of 2010.

Ojukwu said that the panel was established following the three-part report of media group, Reuters, in December 2022, alleging series of gross violations of international and national human rights laws by the Nigerian Armed Forces and Boko Haram insurgents.

He said the panel has the mandate of investigating allegations in the report and make recommendations on culpability, accountability and reforms along the lines of the alleged violations and on integrating human rights into counter-insurgency operations in Nigeria.

Ojukwu, who lauded the support so far shown to the panel since its arrival in the state, urged for more support and cooperation of relevant government agencies during the panel’s assignment. 

Human Rights: Borno Govt assures investigative panel of support

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

News

Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

Published

on

Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

By: Zagazola Makama

A man, identified as Limam Muhammad Baba, has allegedly killed his biological father, Malam Baba Siti, during a domestic altercation.

The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, at about 10:15 p.m., in Uzum village, Giade Local Government Area of Bauchi State, when an argument between the two escalated, leading Limam to strike his father on the head with a stick.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the victim collapsed immediately and lost consciousness.

Police sources say “The report was received at the Giade Divisional Police Headquarters at about 10:30 p.m. that the suspect used force on his biological father by striking him on the head with a stick, leading to the victim falling unconscious.

He added that a team of police operatives was immediately mobilised to the scene. The suspect was arrested, and the victim was taken to the General Hospital in Giade, where a medical doctor confirmed him dead on arrival.

The police sources said the body of the deceased was deposited at the hospital morgue while an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has commenced.

He assured that the suspect would be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

Man kills father during domestic dispute in Bauchi community

Continue Reading

News

Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

Published

on

Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

Security forces have apprehended four suspects in connection with an attack on the Deputy Chairman of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area, Mr Christopher Chia.

Sources told Zagazola Makama, that the incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday, July 3, when Chia was reportedly attacked by a group of young men suspected to be cultists.

The sources said the police received a distress call from the victim at about 6:00 a.m.

“Police patrol and tactical teams were immediately deployed to the scene. The victim was rescued and taken to Toro Hospital in Katsina-Ala, where he was treated and later discharged,” said the sources.

According to the sources, preliminary investigation led to the arrest of four suspects, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend the prime suspect identified simply as Richard, a member of the Black Axe confraternity, who is currently at large.

The sources added that the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has commenced a full investigation into the matter to unravel the motive behind the attack and bring all those involved to justice.

Deputy chairman of Katsina-Ala LGA attacked, four suspects arrested

Continue Reading

News

Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

Published

on

Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

By: Zagazola Makama

A joint task force comprising operatives of the
Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, local hunters, and vigilantes has successfully rescued a kidnap victim, Rasheed Soyinka, after a 40-kilometre forest operation across parts of Abuja.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the victim was abducted at gunpoint from his residence in Sabon Lugbe in the early hours of July 3, prompting a swift multi-agency response.

Shortly after the abduction, which occurred around 1:00 a.m., a joint task force involving the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, DSS operatives, local hunters, and vigilante groups, swung into action.

The coordinated operation, extended through Dafara via Gau Forest in Kuje Area Council and continued into Kabin Mongoro and Kwaita forests in Kwali Area Council, covering an estimated distance of 40 kilometres.

“Following sustained pressure and professional coordination, the victim was rescued at about 12:05 a.m. on July 4 without any casualties,”said the sources.

Soyinka was subsequently reunited with his family through his elder brother, while efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing abductors.

Joint task force rescues kidnap victim in Abuja after 40km forest operation

Continue Reading

Trending

Verified by MonsterInsights