Crime
PETITIONER’S ALLEGATIONS HOLDS NO WATER SAYS POLICE.
PETITIONER’S ALLEGATIONS HOLDS NO WATER SAYS POLICE.
By: Michael Mike
The Police on Wednesday told the Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by the disbanded Special Anti- Robbery Squad (SARS) and other police units in Abuja, that the allegations brought before the panel by Mrs Remigus Clementina,on behalf of her late father,holds no water and therefore urges the panel to dismiss the prayers for payment of compensation.
Presenting it’s oral address the police stated that the claims of 50m compensation as damages by the petitioner is immaterial because the petitioner failed woefully to prove that the police allegedly meted out cruel inhuman degrading treatment to her father which she claimed led to the death of Pius Ajaegbu (her father).
Fidelis Ogwobe,counsel to police, informed the panel that the burden of proof of facts lies on who asserts and that the petitioner has not been able to prove beyond reasonable doubt, that the police tortured her father to death.
Speaking before Dr Garba Tetengi SAN who presided over the panel, Ogwobe argued that the 80 year old, Pius Ajaegbu died in the care of his family. ” This was evident in the petitioner’s testimony who said her father died in a hospital” he added.
Ogwobe further emphasized that it was never established before the panel that the deceased died in the custody of the police and most importantly cause of death is unknown because there is no medical report or autopsy before the panel to show the cause of death.
Continuing, Ogwobe stated that from the foregoing, the petitioner has been unable to prove the allegations in the petition against the police, therefore the 50m compensation should be dismissed.
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Earlier,counsel to panel, Halilu Adamu,who is assisting the petitioner, while presenting the written address is pleading with the panel to grant compensation for general expenses incurred by Mrs Remigus while treating her father in the hospital and burial expenses after his death.
The matter has been adjourned for panel’s report .
In another development, in a matter of alleged unlawful arrest and detention,and unlawful seizure of property belonging to Michael Uzoagba against the police,the panel had ordered the appearance of one Shunku Terhermber of Bwari Police station.
The order was made through the DPO of Bwari Police Station to produce Shunku Terhermber at the next adjourned date to explain what he knows about the allegations labelled against him in the petition brought before the panel by Micheal Uzoagba.
Earlier, counsel to the petitioner, Maria Ohiobor presented certified true copies of discontinuance of hearing of the same subject matter at the Federal High Court before the panel.
The matter has been adjourned to 20th April,2022 for appearance of Shunku Terhermber.
PETITIONER’S ALLEGATIONS HOLDS NO WATER SAYS POLICE.
Crime
Terrorism: DSS Secures Another Death Sentence, As Katsina Court Convicts Female Courier Arrested With Large Arms Cache
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Terrorism: DSS Secures Another Death Sentence, As Katsina Court Convicts Female Courier Arrested With Large Arms Cache
By: Michael Mike
A Federal High Court in Katsina State has sentenced a female arms courier to death by hanging after the Department of State Services (DSS) successfully prosecuted her for conspiracy to commit, aid and abet terrorism. This is the second death sentence secured by the DSS in the month of June.
The convict, Hauwa’u Mukhtar, was arrested by the DSS on September 16, 2023, at Jibia Motor Park, Katsina State, while attempting to transport 438 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition to one Ado, a notorious bandit kingpin operating in Dunburum Forest, Zamfara State.
On 3rd June, a Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced four men arrested by the DSS to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which claimed over 40 lives.
Security sources revealed that, in Katsina, the DSS filed a two-count charge against Hauwa’u Mukhtar
before High Court No. 3, Katsina, presided over by Justice A. B. Bawale.
After evaluating the totality of evidence, witness testimonies, tendered exhibits, and final addresses of both prosecution and defence counsel, the court held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt, finding Mukhtar guilty on both counts.
The judge subsequently sentenced the convict to death by hanging in accordance with the provisions of the Penal Code Law of Katsina State, 2021.
“The successful prosecution is a significant milestone for the DSS, demonstrating its capacity to not only intercept criminal actors but to follow through with decisive legal action that results in landmark convictions.’, stated the source.
It could be recalled that, about a month ago, a Federal High Court in Abuja convicted and sentenced one Halima Haliru Umar to 20 years imprisonment for unlawful possession of 302 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition and attempting to provide support for acts of terrorism marking the second conviction of a female arms courier secured by the DSS this year.
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Troops Repel Terrorists in Yobe, Recover Communication Equipment and Bicycles
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops and local vigilante members have repelled an attack by suspected terrorists in Kanama, Geidam Local Government Area of Yobe State, following intelligence reports on insurgent movements in the area.
Security sources said the operation was conducted in the early hours of June 15 after troops of the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kanama, supported by vigilante personnel, acted on credible intelligence indicating the presence of suspected ISWAP/JAS terrorists within the community.
The joint patrol team reportedly made contact with the insurgents at about 3:15 a.m., leading to an exchange of gunfire.
According to the sources, the terrorists were forced to retreat towards the Sambisa axis after coming under pressure from the security forces.
Items recovered from the scene included nine bicycles, one Baofeng radio set, a mobile phone, three pairs of slippers and three locally made water bottles believed to have been abandoned by the fleeing insurgents.
One member of the vigilante group sustained a gunshot wound during the encounter and was evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.
The recovered items have been taken into custody for further exploitation and investigation.
Military authorities said troops remain on heightened alert and are continuing operations aimed at denying terrorist groups freedom of movement across the North-East region.
Troops Repel Terrorists in Yobe, Recover Communication Equipment and Bicycles
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace Arrest Two Suspected Drug Peddlers in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two suspected drug peddlers during a stop-and-search operation at Sabon Gari checkpoint in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the suspects, identified as Mr. Jerry Joshua, 45, and Mr. Williams Nwaso, 54, were intercepted at about 6:00 a.m. on June 15 at the checkpoint.
The troops, who were conducting routine security checks, reportedly discovered a large quantity of substances suspected to be cannabis sativa in their possession.
The suspects and the recovered exhibits have been taken into custody for further investigation and possible prosecution.
Security authorities said the arrest is part of ongoing efforts by Operation Enduring Peace to curb drug trafficking and other criminal activities within Plateau State.
Investigations are ongoing.
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