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IIP-SARS–POLICE COUNSEL SAYS PETITIONER HAS NOTHING TO PROVE ALLEGED HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION BY THE POLICE
IIP-SARS–POLICE COUNSEL SAYS PETITIONER HAS NOTHING TO PROVE ALLEGED HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION BY THE POLICE
By: Michael Mike, Abuja
Counsel to the police, Mr. Fidelis Ogwobe, in an oral submission before the Independent Investigative Panel on allegations of human rights violations by the defunct Special Anti – Robbery Squad (SARS) and other units of the Nigerian Police, disclosed that there is no medical report or any other document to substantiate that Mr. Francis ogbaji was subjected to gross human rights violation by the police as alleged
In the case of alleged arbitrary detention, torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, before the panel, Mr. Ogwobe said “The petitioner has failed woefully to prove allegation of torture cruel inhuman and degrading treatment against him by the respondent (police) in the petition”. He said there is no evidence from the petitioner, to support the allegation before the panel that the police starved, tortured and handcuffed his wrists, resulting to injuries on his wrists, and his subsequent unlawful detention for 35 days on the order ACP Mantu of State Criminal Investigation Department( SCID) FCT.
The police counsel buttressed this point by relying on the Evidence Act of 2011 that regulates the admissibility, relevance and other processes relating to the use of evidence in a legal proceeding.
Citing section 131 and 133 of Evidence Act which provides that the burden and standard of proof in any proceedings lies on anyone who desires judgement on any legal right, the person should presents facts and must prove that those facts exist beyond reasonable doubt, this he (Ogwobe) stated are lacking in the petitioner’s submission
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Ogwobe disclosed to the 11 man panel that Ogbaji was arrested by the police for the offence of armed robbery and under Section 1(2b) of the Robbery And Firearms Special Provision describes armed robbery as a capital offence.
Continuing his oral address, Ogwobe stated that Section 35(7) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 provides that any offence that falls under capital offence, the suspect will not enjoy the right of being held in detention beyond 48 hours maximum, before being charged to court.
From the foregoing the allegation that he was detained for 35 days does not substantiate the breach of his right. Ogwobe concluded by urging the panel to dismiss the petition.
The Counsel to the Petitioner, Duhu Nnaemeka in his written address which was dated and filed on 19th November, 2021 and adopted by the panel urged the panel to enforce the fundamental rights of Ogbaji and public apology from the Police.
IIP-SARS–POLICE COUNSEL SAYS PETITIONER HAS NOTHING TO PROVE ALLEGED HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATION BY THE POLICE
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
VP Shettima Attends Wedding Fatiha Of Aisha Shehu Aliyu and Muhammad Jalal Babangida Aliyu
By: Our Reporter
Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday attended the wedding fatiha of Aisha, daughter of Shehu Aliyu, an Executive Director with First Bank of Nigeria, and Muhammad Jalal, son of former Niger State Governor, Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu, Talban Minna, at the National Mosque, Abuja.
The solemnisation, led by the Chief Imam of the National Mosque, Dr. Muhammad Kabir Adam, alongside other Imams, featured prayers for the couple’s blessings.
Vice President Shettima stood in for the bride, while Dr. Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu represented the groom, culminating in the presentation of the dowry and the formal tying of the marital knot.
The event was graced by prominent dignitaries, including former Vice President Namadi Sambo, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi, former Minister of Special Duties Kabiru Turaki, Katsina State Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe, the Emir of Borgu, Niger State, Muhammad Sani Dantoro among many others.
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