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NHRC to Investigate Alleged Killing of Four Boys in Edo
NHRC to Investigate Alleged Killing of Four Boys in Edo
By: Michael Mike, Abuja
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has assured that a thorough investigation would be made on the alleged killing of four Fulani boys in Edo state.
The Commission said this is key to ensuring that any culprits are brought to book and to forestall further clashes.
The Executive Secretary of NHRC, Tony Ojukwu made this known in Abuja when members of the Matasan Fulani Association submitted a petition on the killing to him.
The association apart from visiting the NHRC office to petition on the Edo killing, but to register their grievances over the attacks of the members of the group in Anambra state.
The Chief Human Rights Officer in Nigeria, promised the group that the Commission will reach out to the Office of the Inspector General of Police and the Commissioners of Police of the affected states to ascertain what really happened and the action they might have taken in the circumstances.
He said that the Commission will engage the affected communities via town hall meetings to hear their own side of the story with a view to arriving at an amicable settlement of the issues around Fulani herdsmen and their host communities.
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According to the Executive Secretary, every Nigerian irrespective of their ethnic, origin or religion are entitled to live freely and carry out their businesses without harassment or intimidation of any nature and even when there is reason to complain, it has to follow the due process of the law.
He said the alleged murder of the boys is most unfortunate and highly reprehensible as no one has the right to take another person’s life no matter how highly placed in the society, noting that It is only a court of competent jurisdiction that can sentence an offender to death.
Ojukwu saw that everyone is protected by the law irrespective of his religion or ethnic background and that it is unlawful for any one to take the law into their own hands, either for self-help or for any other reason whatsoever.
Earlier, the Chairman of Matasan Fulani Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Shuaibu Haruna Sogiji, who led other members of his group said they were in the Commission, to file a petition against some communities in the southern part of Nigeria particularly in Edo and Anambra states where some Fulani herders have recently been attacked and their cows killed and stolen.
Sogiji lamented to the Executive Secretary the alleged killing and setting ablaze of the four Fulani boys in a community in Edo state, while they went to purchase some foodstuffs.
He told the Executive Secretary that the dastardly act was carried out despite protests by some other Fulani persons who identified the unfortunate victims as law abiding citizens.
He narrated that while the plea to let the boys go fell on deaf ears, their assailants, namely vigilante group, became deadlier and chased those begging them to their residences and burnt down their houses.
Besides, the Chairman informed the Executive Secretary that even though his association wrote a petition to the DPO of the police station in the community where the incident took place in Edo state and “nothing was done so far” to address the issue.
NHRC to Investigate Alleged Killing of Four Boys in Edo
Eid-el-Fitr: IPCR Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Peaceful Coexistence
By: Michael Mike
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to strengthen unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence as Muslims across the country celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja, the Director-General of the institute, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, congratulated the Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and around the world on the successful completion of the Ramadan fast.
He said the occasion, which signifies the end of a period of fasting, reflection and spiritual devotion, provides an opportunity for citizens to renew their commitment to the values of peace, compassion and national unity.
Ochogwu urged Muslims to sustain the virtues cultivated during Ramadan—such as self-discipline, patience, charity and piety—beyond the festive period, stressing that such values are essential for building harmonious communities and strengthening the nation.
According to him, Nigerians must also rise above religious, ethnic and political differences and embrace mutual respect and peaceful coexistence as vital ingredients for national development.
“At a time when the country is confronted with complex challenges, unity of purpose and collective responsibility are crucial to overcoming divisions and building a more secure and prosperous nation,” he said.
The institute also expressed concern over recent security incidents in parts of the country, including the tragic bomb blast in Maiduguri, Borno State, which claimed several lives.
Ochogwu extended condolences to families of the victims, praying for the repose of the deceased and speedy recovery for those injured in the attack.
He reaffirmed the institute’s commitment to its mandate of promoting peacebuilding, conflict prevention and resolution across Nigeria, noting that IPCR would continue to work with government institutions, communities and other stakeholders to address the root causes of conflict.
The IPCR boss further urged citizens to remain vigilant, cooperate with security agencies and actively support peacebuilding initiatives in their communities.
“Peace is a shared responsibility, and every Nigerian has a role to play in safeguarding it,” he added.
Ochogwu also prayed that the Eid-el-Fitr celebration would usher in renewed hope, healing and unity for Nigeria while advancing peace, stability and national progress.
Eid-el-Fitr: IPCR Urges Nigerians to Embrace Unity, Peaceful Coexistence
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VP Shettima Visits Victims Of Multiple Explosions In Maiduguri, Assures Of FG’s Tough Response To Terrorism
VP Shettima Visits Victims Of Multiple Explosions In Maiduguri, Assures Of FG’s Tough Response To Terrorism
By: Our Reporter
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has restated the Federal Government’s resolve to defeat terrorism, declaring that those behind recent attacks in the country will be decisively confronted.
He noted that beyond the presidential directive to security chiefs, the Federal Government was investing more in equipment and other logistics to boost the fight against terrorism across the country.
Senator Shettima spoke on Wednesday in Maiduguri when he visited victims of the bomb blast who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.
Condemning the gory multiple explosions in Maiduguri on Monday in which more than 100 people were affected by the incident, with over 20 confirmed dead, he described the perpetrators as barbaric, stressing that no cause justifies the killing of innocent people.
The Vice President said his visit was to sympathise with the injured and families affected by the tragedy, assuring of government’s support through the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), the North East Development Commission, and the Borno State Government.
The Vice President was accompanied by Borno State Deputy Governor Usman Kadafur; NEMA Director-General, Zubaida Umar; Chief Medical Director of the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Professor Ahmed Ahijo, and other top government officials.
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FG Declares Two-Day Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, 2026, as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Fitr celebration.
The announcement was made by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, on behalf of the Federal Government, the minister urged Muslims to uphold the core values of love, generosity, peace, tolerance, and sacrifice, which define the Ramadan period. He emphasized the need for Nigerians to reflect on these virtues beyond the fasting season as part of efforts to build a more harmonious society.
Tunji-Ojo also called on citizens, regardless of religious affiliation, to use the festive period to pray for national peace, unity, and sustained progress, noting that collective responsibility remains key to the country’s stability.
He further encouraged Nigerians to celebrate responsibly and extend kindness to the less privileged, in line with the spirit of the season.
The declaration underscores the government’s continued commitment to promoting unity and peaceful coexistence in the country, as millions of Muslims prepare to celebrate one of the most significant festivals in the Islamic calendar.
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