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Amotekun tortures teenager to death over N500 in Ondo
Amotekun tortures teenager to death over N500 in Ondo
A 14-year-old boy, Ayomide Adeghalu, has allegedly been tortured to death by the operatives of the Amotekun Corps in Ondo.
Ayomide, it was gathered, was handed over to the local security outfit by his stepmother for “punishment” after he was accused of stealing the sum of N500 from sales.
The teenager who was staying with his stepmother, at the Ogbonkowo Area of Odojomu in Ondo town, was sent to hawk cooked food (rice), and could not account for the fund when he returned home.
According to a source, who spoke to our newspaper, on Monday, said the stepmother had earlier flogged the boy to unravel the truth about the stolen fund.
The source, who pleaded anonymity, revealed that out of annoyance, the woman decided to hand over the boy to the operatives of Amotekun Corps for further punishment.
“The teenage boy was subjected to some punishment which lasted for several hours, despite entreaties made to the stepmother to release him.
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“She later handed him over to some officials of the Amotekun Corps. He was tortured and became too weak and unconscious.
“By the time, he was rushed to the Specialists Hospital in Ondo, he was confirmed dead by the doctors on duty,” he told our reporter.
The source added that the case was later reported at the Divisional Police Station, Fagun, in Ondo town.
“The remains of the boy have also been moved to the morgue,” he further said.
Speaking on the case, the biological mother of the deceased, Ms Mary said that she had a few years back divorced the father of the boy over complicated marital status.
She also decried the death of her son, adding that she was informed about the unhealthy condition of the boy by neighbours who knew her as the mother of the child.
“I was surprised about the death of Ayomide because he was hale and hearty the last time I saw him.
“He never complained of any ailment to me. It is sad for me to learn that he was being tortured to death by some security officials over missing N500,” the mother of the deceased added.
Adetunji Adeleye, the Commander of Amotekun Corps, could not be reached for immediate reactions.
Several attempts made to contact him through his mobile phone and a text message but he was not responding.
Also, the spokesperson for the Ondo police command, Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, promised to get back for comments when contacted.
She was yet to get back as of the time of filing this report.
Amotekun tortures teenager to death over N500 in Ondo
People’s Gazette
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Scores escape death, six vehicles burnt in Ibadan fuel tanker explosion
Scores escape death, six vehicles burnt in Ibadan fuel tanker explosion
Score of commuters narrowly escaped death in Ibadan Saturday evening when a loaded petrol tanker exploded, with the fire claiming two articulated trucks, one 18-seater bus, two small commercial cabs (Micra), a tricycle and three motorcycles.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the incident occurred at 4.45pm at Iyana-Ajia along Ibadan-Ife Road.
The fully loaded tanker was said to have caught fire while its driver was attempting to switch lanes due to an ongoing road construction in the area.
The fire quickly spread, causing a devastating explosion.
General Manager of the Oyo State Fire Services, Yemi Akinyinka, confirmed the accident.
The situation caused a gridlock on the road and motorists with commuters were stranded for several hours.
Miraculously, no casualties were reported as the occupants of the affected vehicles and motorcycles managed to flee just in time.
Eyewitness, Biodun Ayoola, explained that ongoing construction of a pedestrian bridge at Ajia Junction warranted the closure of one lane, forcing all vehicles to divert to the other.
The tanker was still burning, while other affected vehicles have been turned to ashes as of the time filing this report Saturday night.
The Federal Fire Service and security agencies were around to put the situation under control.
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Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has dismissed allegations that politicians are behind the rising insecurity in northern Nigeria.
In recent months, the North-West region has faced increasing banditry and violence, leading to the deaths of many, including the monarch of Gobir in Sokoto State. The unrest has sparked claims that politicians may be funding the violence for their own gain.
In 2021, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, alleged that some politicians were sponsoring the banditry seen across the country. However, in an interview with Punch, Sheikh Gumi denied these claims, stating that there is no evidence to suggest that politicians are fueling the unrest in the North.
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He said;
“This is an unintelligent allegation. No politician is sponsoring these people. We are all victims. The opposition is not even behind this. This is a natural reaction of people neglected for centuries without education.
“Now they are exposed to the world and they want education. These people are exposed to the Internet and they see how much they are deprived. They want to fight back. This act is not by anybody.”
Banditry outcome of people neglected for centuries — Gumi
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152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters Friday said troops during the week killed a total of 152 terrorists and arrested 109.
The military high command also stated that the strongholds of two notorious terrorist leaders — the Sadiku enclave at Tsora Hill in Safana Local Government Area, Katsina State; and the Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest, Giwa LG, Kaduna State, were destroyed.
The Director of Media Operations, Edward Buba, in a statement, said the troops’ achievements were an indication that the military was steadily progressing towards the goal of destroying all criminal elements.
“The war against terrorists, insurgents, violent extremists and others perpetrating insecurity in the country rages, and troops are sustaining the momentum to achieve victory. Indeed, the armed forces are steadily progressing towards the goal of destruction of all these elements.
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“Given recent events, the military learns every day and makes improvements on ways to better deal with threat situations posed by these terror groups. Troops are moving in against the terrorists and denying them freedom of action.
“During the week, troops carried out surgical operations against two prominent terrorist commanders and decimated their strongholds, namely, Sadiku enclave in Tsora Hill in Safana LGA of Katsina State and Alhaji Yusuf enclave in Yadi Forest in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State.”
“Overall, troops operations during the week resulted in 152 terrorists neutralised, 109 arrested and 91 hostages rescued,” Buba said.
He noted that during the operations against crude oil theft, products worth N795 million were recovered.
Buba urged the citizens to support the troops to win the war against insecurity in the country.
152 terrorists killed, 109 arrested in 1 week – DHQ
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