Connect with us

National News

POLICE TELLS IIP- SARS HOW OGAGA DIED IN DETENTION  

Published

on

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.

Also Read: Covid- 19: NPHCDA vaccinated Over 5 million Nigerians

“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  

Continue Reading
Click to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

National News

Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger

Published

on

Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.

Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.

The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.

However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.

Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.

“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.

No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger

Continue Reading

National News

Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

Published

on

Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony

By: Michael Mike

Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.

The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.

The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.

The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.

The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.

According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.

The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.

It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
End

Continue Reading

National News

Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

Published

on

Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

By: Michael Mike

A community leader and the Waziri Mushere of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, Chief Yohana Margif has expressed dismay over the incessant killing of innocent citizens of the community.

Margif made this known in an interview with journalists on Thursday in Abuja.

He called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently intervene to halt what he described as genocide against the people, which he said was being perpetrated by suspected herdsmen.

Margif also called on Malam Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser, and other security chiefs in the country, to rein in the alleged culprits.

He said: “I would like to draw the attention of the topmost leadership in Nigeria to the deteriorating dire security situation in Plateau, particularly in Mushere Chiefdom of Bokkos LGA.

“I urge President Tinubu to take immediate decisive action to halt these endless and senseless killings, protect lives and properties, and secure the future of the Mushere people, and other victims of obvious genocide against the people.

“Herdsmen are killing our innocent people, burning their homes, looting their foodstuff, property, livestock, and taking over their ancestral lands,” he said.

According to the Abuja-based real estate mogul, the attacks and attendant killings have intensified recently since the onset of this year’s farming season.

Margif further said that the people had been displaced from their villages and ancestral homes and were forced to become internally displaced persons in the country.

He emphasised that the situation required immediate intervention by all stakeholders in order to prevent further escalation and inflict an irredeemable harm by wiping out the entire community from the surface of the earth.

He lamented that: “Since President Tinubu’s administration began, Plateau State has witnessed an unprecedented escalation of violence and loss of lives.

“This is the current sad reality. Our people are constantly under the threat of the enemy’s bullets and can’t sleep with two eyes closed due to the perpetual unleashing of violence against them by external forces.

“Something urgent must be done to stem the tide of violence and end this war against the people in order not to
harm this administration’s reputation,” Margif said.

In the past couple of days, suspected herdsmen militia killed no fewer than 35 people in the localities of Hokk, Pangkap, Fokoldep, Kopmur, Margif, Horop, Mbor, Mushere and Kwahas localities in Mushere Chiefdom.

Chairman, Bokkos Community Peace Observers, Kefas Mallai, who confirmed the killings to newsmen, said the victims included a 70-year-old Pastor of COCIN LCC Kwakas-Mushere, Mimang Lekyil, who was attacked and killed in the church.

He said that the pastor’s wife was also shot in the leg and was admitted at the Jos University Teaching Hospital for treatment, he said.

“Bokkos has never been this insecure, with the people being butchered as we are currently witnessing,” Lilian Madaki, from the Mushere community told journalists.

The Commissioner of Police in the state, Emmanuel Adesina, also confirmed the incident in a statement saying security forces including police and military personnel, had been deployed in the affected communities.

Community Leader Seeks Tinubu’s Urgent Intervention in Incessant Plateau Killing

Continue Reading

Trending

Verified by MonsterInsights