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We’re considering suicide, say relatives of abducted train passengers
Relatives and friends of abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna AK-9 train, on Thursday, begged the Federal Government to speed up the process of the release of the remaining 50 hostages who had so far spent 87 days with terrorists.
The PUNCH reported that the bandits had penultimate Saturday released 11 out of the 61 abductees, leaving 50 in their den.
However, the relatives and friends of the abducted passengers said some of them are contemplating suicide while thinking of the harrowing experience the remaining 50 hostages were going through.
Addressing journalists in Kaduna on Thursday, Dr. Abdulfatai Jimoh, who spoke on behalf of other families, said their joy would know no bounds if the remaining 50 hostages are set free by their captors in the shortest time possible.
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Jimoh said, “Since this dark day of March 28, 2022, only 11 people out of the abducted citizens have been reunited with their families, leaving behind 50 innocent Nigerians in the hands of their abductors under horrible conditions of living.
“Our hearts were gladdened on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 when Mr President issued fresh orders to security chiefs to spare no effort in freeing the remaining 50 hostages.
“Our joy will know no bounds if this presidential directive is given accelerated action that results in a positive outcome.
“Family members of these hostages are not left out in this harrowing experience with some already in depression with suicidal thoughts. We cannot wait to see the end of this nightmare.
“While we had expected all the women and children (22 people in total) held hostage to have been released in the first phase of the negotiation with the abductors, we are glad to receive the 11 persons now rescued, but our joy will only be complete when all abductees regain their freedom.”
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Appeal court takes over NURTW case as NIC withdraws
Appeal court takes over NURTW case as NIC withdraws
The National Industrial Court has withdrawn from a case involving Alhaji Najeem Usman Yasin, Board of Trustees chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), and Alhaji Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa’s ambition to return as president of the union over lack of jurisdiction.
The industrial court’s decision was made to avoid conflict with the Court of Appeal, where the matter is already being heard.
Before the NIC announced its decision to hands-off the case, the defendants’ counsel, Mr. O.I. Olorundare SAN, had informed the court that the matter is currently before the Court of Appeal, Abuja division, and that the industrial court could not continue to adjudicate on the same matter.
The counsel cited authorities to support his claim, adding that the National Industrial Court does not have concurrent jurisdiction with the Court of Appeal.
The presiding judge, O.O. Oyewunmi, struck out the case, stating that the Appeal Court had taken over the matter and that the Industrial Court must respect the hierarchy of courts.
Alhaji Yasin and six others took the case to the Appeal Court, challenging the decision of the industrial court recognising a delegates’ conference held on May 24, 2023, where Baruwa was proclaimed as President of the union for a second term in office.
With the latest NIC judgement, both parties will now proceed to defend their positions at the Court of Appeal and await the final judgement.
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Inspector arrested with snatched car
Inspector arrested with snatched car
A Police Inspector, Nkwa Nnamdi, attached to 23 Police Mobile Force, Keffi, Lagos State, has been arrested and detained for being in possession of a car snatched at gunpoint.
This was after an unregistered Toyota Camry saloon car snatched at gunpoint was found in his possession.
Incidentally, the car was reported stolen by an Assistant Superintendent of Police, M. Alamutu, attached to 2 PMF, Keffi, Lagos State.
The car belonged to Alamutu’s younger brother, Daniel Ayomide, and was snatched at gunpoint on April 22.
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When Inspector Nnamdi was questioned on how he got the car, he claimed that the vehicle was handed over to him by a man he simply identified as Evans at Eternal Filling Station, Iju Road, Lagos State for him to drive the vehicle to Benin in Edo State.
A Situation Report stated: “On 23rd of April at about 4pm, an information was received from ASP Alamutu attached to 2PMF Keffi Lagos, that his younger brother namely, Daniel Ayomide unregistered Toyota Camry s/car white colour was stolen on gun point on the 22rd of April 2024 at about 8:30pm, was sighted along Iju road.”
Inspector arrested with snatched car
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Policeman chops off wife’s hand over N20,000 dispute
Policeman chops off wife’s hand over N20,000 dispute
An Inspector of Police, whose name is yet to be ascertained, has allegedly cut off his wife’s hand over what was confirmed as “a minor disagreement over N20,000”, Vanguard is reporting.
Vanguard News said it gathered the Inspector left the money at home in the Dong area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
By the time he returned to take the money, it was no longer where he left it, leading to an argument between him and his wife.
In the heat of the argument, he reportedly harmed his wife.
He has since been arrested and detained at the Plateau State Police Command Criminal Investigation Department.
The spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, Alfred Alabo, confirmed the development to Vanguard News.
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Alabo, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Vanguard on the phone: “We are aware of the incident.
“The man is an Inspector.
“Right now, he is at the State CID and the investigation is ongoing.
“He had a minor misunderstanding with his wife over some money.
“They had an argument over some N20,000 he kept in the house and he said he was looking for the money to do something and an argument ensued.
“The case is under investigation.”
A neighbour, who asked not to be named, also told Vanguard News: “The wife is pregnant.
“She refused to give the man N3,000 from N20,000.
“The argument was heated and before we knew it, the man cut off her hand.
“No one can say why he did that but we are concerned about her.
“She was rushed to a hospital.”
Policeman chops off wife’s hand over N20,000 dispute
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Inspector arrested with snatched car
Policeman chops off wife’s hand over N20,000 dispute
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