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IIP-SARS: Complainant narrates ordeal in Police custody
IIP-SARS: Complainant narrates ordeal in Police custody
By: Michael Mike
A complainant, Mr. Emenike Umezurike on Friday narrated his ordeals in the hands of the Nigerian Police saying that he was unlawfully detained for 58 days at the Cameroun Barracks Police station Aba, Abia state where the Police tried to extort N5 million from him.
Umezurike, while testifying in the case of alleged unlawful arrest, detention, inhuman and degrading treatment he brought against the Police, told the Independent Investigative Panel on SARS that while he was trying to market a landed property, the Police arrested and detained him at Umuagwo Police station in Ohaji Egbema in Imo state.
He also told ithe panel that the said property he was trying to sell came through one Johnbosko, who unknown to him does illegal business of framing charges against innocent people, and using the Police to detain and extort money from them in the name of bail.
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It was at the Police station, he stated that a lady surfaced and claimed that I duped her sometimes in 2007, which made the Police prolong his detention, he stated.
According to him, he tried to defend himself by telling the Police that he did not know the lady at all, let alone duping her up to the tune of N5 million but his defense was not considered by the Police.
He further stated before the panel presided by Dr. Garba Tetengi (SAN) on behalf of the Chairman, Justice Suleiman Galadima (rtd) that that he was teargased and beaten with rope and cane by Inspector Ebini (in-charge of crime), Cameroun Barracks Police station Aba, Abia state.
In view of the foregoing, he pleaded with panel to order a compensation of N200 million in his favour following the alleged human rights violations meted out to him by the police.
Earlier, the Police counsel, Malik Taiwo had prayed the panel to order that the matter be handled by Imo state office of the National Human Rights Commission where the alleged violations took place, for convenience sake.
The panel, however, declined to make such an order saying that the Police are one and therefore could defend petitions brought against them in any state in Nigeria.
The matter was adjourned to 9th of March of March, 2022 for cross examination and defense.
IIP-SARS: Complainant narrates ordeal in Police custody
RPGs, ammunition recovered from neutralised bandits in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
Security operatives in Katsina have recovered two rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) rifles and large quantities of ammunition from three bandits neutralised in a recent clash with community vigilantes.
Sources said the discovery was made on Wednesday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. in Sabon Gida Village, Jibia Local Government Area, following a violent confrontation between vigilante members and repentant bandits on March 17.
According to the sources, a concealed sack recovered from the neutralised bandits contained two RPG rifles, 139 rounds of live ammunition, and two magazine chains.
The items were safely recovered by security personnel.
RPGs, ammunition recovered from neutralised bandits in Katsina
Troops arrest two suspected ISWAP informants in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected informants linked to ISWAP in Kaga Local Government Area of Borno.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday following credible intelligence from a watchkeeper on suspicious movements within the Mainok general area.
According to the sources, troops of the 156 Task Force Battalion swiftly responded and intercepted the suspects while moving towards the Goni–Masari axis.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were found in possession of electrical cables at the time of their arrest, raising suspicions over possible sabotage or support activities for terrorist elements.
“They are currently in custody and undergoing preliminary investigation to ascertain their roles and possible links with terrorist groups,” the source said.
He added that the operation underscores the importance of community-based intelligence in ongoing counter-insurgency efforts across the North-East.
The source reaffirmed that troops remain vigilant and committed to denying terrorists freedom of action within their areas of responsibility.
Troops arrest two suspected ISWAP informants in Borno
One killed in post-reconciliation clash in Kano
By: Zagazola Makama
The Kano State Police Command has arrested several suspects following a clash between rival groups of armed thugs in Kano that left one person dead.
According to sources, the incident occurred at about 10:30 p.m. on March 17 in Jaen Unguwar Lalle quarters after a failed reconciliation meeting. A distress call from a resident prompted the Divisional patrol team to swiftly respond.
Police said the patrol engaged the thugs, restored order, and arrested the ringleaders, identified as Abubakar Abdullahi, 22, of Sabuwar Madina quarters, and Abubakar Bello, also known as Babuji, 18, of Unguwar Lalle quarters.
Three of the thugs sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital. One, Aliyu Abdullahi, 22, of Unguwar Lalle, who suffered a neck injury, was pronounced dead, while the others are receiving treatment.
Further police raids on suspected hideouts led to the arrest of eight additional suspects. Items recovered include a cutlass, a sword, and charms.
Sources from the Kano State Police Command said investigations are ongoing, and further updates will be communicated.
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