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SDP condemns attempt to truncate NEC meeting
SDP condemns attempt to truncate NEC meeting
The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Chief Supo Shonibare, has condemned attempt by thugs to interrupt the party’s National Executive Committee meeting held in Abuja.
Shonibare, speaking at the meeting after normalcy was restored, warned aggrieved members of the party not to resort to self help.
He narrated how 15 armed thugs who were dressed in black outfits, stormed Merit House located at Maitama Abuja, the venue of the NEC meeting, just after the first phase of the meeting.
Shonibare commended the police for efforts to foil the action.
The acting chairman said that the thugs physically molesting some of the party national and state officials as well as other party officials in charge of logistics.
“We have an action in court but some people have resorted to self-help, in not waiting for the Court decision, embarking on violence to stop us from holding the meeting.
“But now we have held the meeting and I’m glad that the police assisted us, thank you very much,” Chief Shonibare said.
The acting chairman, who along side other party leaders led out by Policemen invited to ensure peace, said that he lodged a complaint at the FCT Police Command headquarters.
Also, Shonibare dismissed the misinformation going the round alleging that he was arrested by the Police.
He said that it look as if people were attempting to usurp the leadership of SDP by resorting to violence which has never happened in SDP.
“They are resorting to telling lies. They ignored the court process. Our only option now is to actually report what is happening to our Lawyers.
“We will also seek legal redress for those who were injured when the meeting was invaded and specifically the sponsors whose names were mentioned by the thugs
“They specifically mentioned their name. We will report this matter to the Police ourselves and take up the matter with our Lawyers,” Shonibare said.
He disclosed that the leadership of the party met and approved all the programmes including state congresses and national convention.
He assured that the leadership of SDP would continue to be in touch with members of the party on developments, while outcome of the NEC meeting would be referred to relevant authorities, including the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
The Benue Police has arrested 22 suspected cultists and criminals during a targeted raid on flashpoints and criminal hideouts in the Wadata axis of Makurdi.
Sources said that the operation, which is part of the command’s renewed effort to rid the area of cult activities and related crimes, began on April 9 at about 10:30 p.m. and lasted until 3:10 a.m. the following day.
The raid covered several suspected cultist abodes and black spots within the area.
Police sources said the suspects are currently in custody and undergoing investigation.
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
14-Year-Old House Help Arrested for Alleged Murder of Employer in Lagos
By: Zagazola Makama
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 14-year-old girl, Dorcas Adebisi, for allegedly stabbing her employer, Modupe Lawson, to death during an altercation at their residence in Oworonshoki.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 9 at about 4:00 p.m., and was reported to the Oworonshoki Police Division by the deceased’s brother, Abayomi Samuel Aina, around 5:00 p.m. the same day.
The sources said Police operatives who visited the scene at No. 13 Ayoola Street, Oworonshoki, found the victim lying in a pool of blood. Photographs were taken and the body was evacuated to the Mainland General Hospital Morgue in Yaba for autopsy.
The suspect was arrested at the scene and is currently in custody.
The police said investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
14-Year-Old House Help Arrested for Alleged Murder of Employer in Lagos
Vigilante Member Killed in Ambush During Bandit Pursuit in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
A member of the Community Watch and Vigilante group, Mika Ahmed, was killed in a gun attack on April 10, 2025, while his team was pursuing suspected bandits in Kankara Local Government Area (LGA).
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that at approximately 3:00 p.m., the vigilante group had been trailing armed bandits who were fleeing an ongoing military operation in Bakai Village, carrying a large herd of stolen cattle. The group, which had been collaborating with security forces in the area, encountered the bandits near Yan Dorowa Village.
In a swift and deadly ambush, the vigilantes were attacked, and Mika Ahmed, 30, was shot in the chest. He was immediately rushed to the General Hospital in Kankara for medical attention but was later confirmed dead.
Authorities have vowed to intensify their efforts to capture the fleeing bandits, who are suspected of being responsible for a string of recent attacks in the region. Military and police units continue to search for the perpetrators.
Vigilante Member Killed in Ambush During Bandit Pursuit in Katsina
Police Arrest 22 Suspected Cultists, Criminals in Benue Raid
14-Year-Old House Help Arrested for Alleged Murder of Employer in Lagos
Vigilante Member Killed in Ambush During Bandit Pursuit in Katsina
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