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POLICE TELLS IIP- SARS HOW OGAGA DIED IN DETENTION

POLICE TELLS IIP- SARS HOW OGAGA DIED IN DETENTION
By: Our Reporter
The IIP- SARS listened to the testimony of Insp Ekeinde P. Edwin of how Ogaga Ohore and members of his gang robbed one Sunday Adache of his Tecno phone and other valuables. Ogaga later died in the Abuja University Teaching hospital Gwagwalada, in the custody of police, following a fight he had with other inmates in his cell because he wanted to be the president of the cell where he was detained
Insp Ekeinde recounted before Dr Garba Tetengi SAN, who stood in for the Chairman, Justice Suleiman Galadima (rtd) that on the 6th December 2019,one Pastor Daniel Adache reported on behalf of his son, Sunday Adache, a case of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery by some unidentified men, in Mararaba, Karu LGA of Nasarawa State.
Continuing Insp Ekeinde said immediately the complaint was received, a team of Federal Intelligence Bureau- Intelligence Response Team (FIB-IRT) swung into action by tracking the stolen phone.
“On the 13th January 2020, the stolen phone was traced to one Destiny Temitope, who was immediately arrested and he led the operatives to the person he(Destiny) bought the phone from, one Joshua Auta. The same day Joshua Auta was interrogated, and he( Joshua ) led the police to Ogaga Ohore” Insp Ekeinde added.
In his narration, the Insp disclosed that in trying to arrest Ogaga, a pandemonium broke out between the police and Ogaga with his gang members. In the process, a gang member named Williams, who was trying to disarm a police officer was shot.
Despite the scuffle, Ogaga was arrested and taken to the FIB-IRT office where he confessed to the theft of the phone and the involvement of other gang members who are presently at large.
Continuing his testimony before the 11 man panel, Insp Ekeinde said on 23rd March,2020 he received a call from the cell where Ogaga was being held that Ogaga was sick, and that he complained of a severe headache. “I was directed by Commander IGP- IRT to take Ogaga to the police hospital in Area 1 Garki”, he disclosed that he was treated and brought back to cell
After the visit, Insp Ekeinde further stated that he inquired from Ogaga what happened in the cell, Ogaga told him in confidence that there was a dispute between him(Ogaga) and other older inmates. Ogaga wanted to impose himself as the president within the cell, this led to a fight between Ogaga and the inmates which led to him being sick.
Two days later, I was informed that Ogaga had fallen sick again. I immediately informed my Commander, who directed that he be taken to University of Abuja Teaching Hospital(UATH) Gwagwalada. After some hours in the specialist hospital, the doctor on duty pronounced him dead.
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“Concerned by the sad incident DCP Abba Kyari directed that I deposit the body in the morgue at the Specialist Hospital and ordered for a post-mortem to be carried out, to find out the cause of death” Insp Ekeinde concluded his testimony.
After his testimony, lead Counsel for the panel, Chino Obiagwu pleaded that the case be adjourned for Complainant Counsel, Elum Wisdom, who was absent from today’s hearing,to cross-examine Insp Ekeinde .
It could be recalled that at the last hearing, Elum Wisdom narrated before the panel on behalf of the petitioner that on 12th January,2020 Ogaga was arrested by operatives of IGP-IRT while watching the English Premiership-Manchester match and since then that all efforts by his family to see him has proved abortive.
The matter has been adjourned to 2nd December, 2021 for definite cross-examination of Insp Ekeinde by Complainants Counsel.
Similarly, the case of alleged unlawful arrest and detention, torture, inhuman and degrading treatment and enforced disappearance of Haniel Patrick was adjourned to 23rd November, 2021 due to the absence of the petitioner and Counsel to petitioner.
It will be recalled at the first hearing on 23rd March 2021, the police was asked to produce Haniel Patrick, a victim of enforced disappearance.
However, at the resumed hearing Dr Tetengi inquired from DSP Chinedu Okonkwo the whereabouts of Haniel Patrick, The police officer disclosed that Haniel Patrick escaped from the custody police, and they have not been able to locate his whereabouts.
Before the case was adjourned by Dr Tetengi (SAN), the lead Counsel to the Panel, Chino Obiagwu disclosed to the panel that the petitioner who spoke with her lawyer, through phone that she had no money to transport herself down to Abuja.
The panel disclosed that there is provision for indigent petitioners who can’t come to the panel, therefore the case is adjourned for the last time for definite hearing on 23rd November, 2021
POLICE TELLS IIP- SARS HOW OGAGA DIED IN DETENTION
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We were sexually abused by our Chinese employers in CAR, rescued Nigerian workers alleged

We were sexually abused by our Chinese employers in CAR, rescued Nigerian workers alleged
By: Michael Mike
Rescued 12 Nigerian trapped workers in Central African Republic (CAR) on Friday narrated their ordeal on breathing air of freedom in Nigeria, alleging that they were sexually harassed by their Chinese employers while workers at mining site.
The 12 stranded Nigerian men whose video went viral some three weeks ago finally arrived Nigeria and paid an appreciation visit to the NIDCOM office, where they were received by Chairman/ CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, and other management staff.
The leader of the rescued workers, Igorigo Freeborn said it is important for the world to know that despite owing them 11 months salaries, “we were homosexually abused by our Chinese employers in CAR.
“I am not ashamed to say it. I want other people to learn from it. We were treated badly there but thank God for sparing our lives to tell the stories today.
“I am one of those people who usually abuse Nigeria and I don’t think anything good can come out of the country but we were all so happy to receive help and succour from Nigeria.
“Let me use this opportunity to thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the CAR Ambassador in Bangui, the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) ,NEMA, Immigration Service and other government agencies for coming to our rescue almost immediately”, he said.
Freeborn said they had suffered a lot in the past 20 months that they left Nigeria and pleaded with the government to help them redress the injustices meted out to them by their employers.
He recalled how they were left stranded in the forest after work without payment leaving them starving in a harsh and unsafe living conditions. With support from the Presidency Ministry of Foreign Affairs ,NIDCOM, and the Nigerian mission, they were relocated to Bangui, provided with medical care, and eventually brought safely back home.
Welcoming back the returnees to Nigeria, Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, assured them that justice will be served as the Commission in conjunction with relevant government agencies would take up the matter on their behalf.
The NIDCOM boss condemned the acts as inhumane and assured that the matter would be pursued to ensure justice is served in line with the citizen diplomacy of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu.
She counselled them to be of good behaviour and partner with the Commission in its advocacy on irregular migration and its consequences.
NIDCOM through Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa gave some cash support to all the returnees to enable them settle down while expecting their unpaid salaries.
She also called on well meaning Nigerians and corporate organisations to assist the Nigerians to settle down back in the country.
A cash donation from Perchstone and Greys, presented by Mr. Toyin Adenugba on behalf of Dr. Tolu Aderemi, Secretary to the Board of Trustees of the JAALS Foundation, were given to all the 12 returnees.
Adenugba explained that the support was a demonstration of belief in the evacuees’ potential, meant to serve as a seed for rebuilding their lives, supporting their families, and creating new opportunities at home.
Other rescued workers are Rotimi Kupoluyi, Ajosi Julius, Odeh Collins, Anifowoshe Yekini, Akubo Oluwaseun and Olayemi Peter Adewale.
Others were Stephen Abel Otkli, Samuel Ojochenemi, Alih Joel Muhammed, Unekwu Bala and Yusuf Bameyi.
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Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun

Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Ogun have arrested a mobile policeman and several security guards for alleged conspiracy, burglary and theft from a warehouse belonging to H.K Printing & Packaging Limited, Agbara.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 9 at about 11:00 p.m., when a truck drove into the company premises and proceeded to the warehouse, allegedly aided by security operatives on duty.
According to the sources, Insp. Ibrahim James, attached to PMF 16 Abeokuta, was captured on CCTV moving around and allegedly leading the operation.
Another officer, Insp. Olabamipe Olaiya, posted to the same beat, was said to be absent from duty at the time.
The company’s security guards and the implicated police personnel allegedly conspired with others still at large to break into the warehouse and cart away goods whose total value is yet to be ascertained.
Police detectives led by CSP Phillips Abayomi, Acting ACP, Agbara Division, visited the scene and arrested the mobile policeman along with the private security guards on duty during the incident.
The suspects are being interrogated, while efforts are ongoing to track down fleeing accomplices and recover the stolen items.
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
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Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa

Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it is searching for a herbalist, simply identified as Alfa, over alleged involvement in a ritual killing and attempted murder in Mararaba.
It was gathered that the case was reported by one Jamilu Abubakar, a vigilante member.
Abubakar allegedly accompanied two young men to Alfa’s residence on Aug. 12 to seek spiritual assistance purportedly to make more money through internet fraud.
“It was gathered that Alfa prepared a concoction and meat for the victims to eat. Shortly after consuming the meal, both developed severe stomach pain and were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Mararaba.
“Sadly, one of the victims, Ani Sunday, aged 21, was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the second, Tosin Akurunor, is responding to treatment,” said the sources.
He said Abubakar had been arrested for his role in taking the victims to the herbalist, while the main suspect, Alfa, was at large.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Alfa and conclude investigations, he added.
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
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