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NURTW president Baruwa risks imprisonment over delegate conference
NURTW president Baruwa risks imprisonment over delegate conference
Outgoing President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Tajudeen Baruwa, may be jailed for contempt of court should he go ahead to organise a delegate conference and run for a second term in office.
A legal practitioner, Barrister Mike Uwem, said any attempt to organise such a conference is a contempt of court which could attract severe punishment.
Uwem gave the warning on Monday in a statement against the backdrop of two subsisting suits at industrial courts challenging Baruwa’s to run for a second term in office.
Baruwa is reported to be planning to hold the NURTW national delegate conference and despite the pending court cases.
While the Abuja industrial court has fixed October this year on the eligibility case against the NURTW president, Lagos industrial court adjourned a similar case till November.
Uwem said, “Contempt of court is an act of disrespect or disobedience toward a court or interference with its orderly process.
“Instances of contempt of court include disrupting court proceedings, interference with attempts to obtain evidence, disobeying a court order.”
Speaking on the likely punishment for contempt of court,” he said it would depend on the judge.
“But ordinarily, it attract fines or getting jail term (three months imprisonment).”
According to Barrister Uwem, in a normal setting, trying to organise such a delegate conference despite the fact that the matter is before a court of law is resulting to self-help and it may be interpreted as contempt of court.
The best way to go is to allow the court to run its course and deliver judgement and not self-help,” he said.
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Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
Troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sub Sector 3 OPERATION WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have arrested six kidnappers in Taraba State.
According to the army, they acted on a tip-off, after which troops from the 93 Battalion Sub-Sector 3B OPWS, stationed at Forward Operating Base Wukari, carried out a well-planned raid in Chinkai Village of Wukari Local Government Area.
This raid led to the apprehension of two individuals identified as Usman Gide Ali, aged 25 and Abdulrahaman Amadu, aged 28.
The suspects have been on wanted list of the security agencies for their involvement in multiple kidnappings in Wukari and its surroundings.
Upon their arrest, the suspects attempted to bribe the troops with 2 million Naira for their release. However, the soldiers staunchly refused the bribe, underscoring their dedication to justice and integrity.
The suspects were also overheard stating that if money failed to secure their freedom, their associates would resort to armed means to rescue them from custody.
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Ina different operation in Ibi Local Government Area, troops stationed at Sarikin Kudu acting on credible intelligence apprehended four more suspected kidnappers.
They have been identified as Jafaru Banyi, aged 28, Mohammad Ardo, aged 25, Amadu Lawal Shatta, aged 20 and Biyu Ardu, aged 25.
The suspects have been linked to numerous high-profile abductions in the region, targeting both locals and foreigners for ransom and have long been under the surveillance of security agencies.
The Commander 6 Brigade/ Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Kingsley Chidebere Uwa, has since commended the troops for their courage and unwavering commitment to ethical standards.
He emphasized that the successful apprehension of these suspects is a testament to the diligent efforts and dedication of the soldiers, highlighting their refusal to accept bribes as a clear demonstration of their professionalism and integrity.
Army nabs six kidnappers, rejects N2m bribe in Taraba
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78 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Enugu, Imo
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested no fewer than 78 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States.
This was announced in a statement published on the Commission’s official X page on Monday.
According to the Commission’s statement, 29 suspects were apprehended in Enugu State, while 49 were arrested in Imo State.
The statement reads, “Operatives of the Enugu Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested seventy-eight (78) suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu and Imo States, respectively.
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“While twenty-nine suspects were arrested on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in Enugu State metropolis, the remaining forty-nine suspects were nabbed on Friday, May 17, 2024, in Imo State metropolis.
“The 78 suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence about their suspected involvement in online criminal activities.
“Items recovered from them include mobile phones, laptops, and 13 cars.
“They will be charged in court as soon as investigations are concluded.”
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Kano mosque attack: Principal suspect pleads guilty, remanded
Kano mosque attack: Principal suspect pleads guilty, remanded
An Upper Shariah Court sitting in Kano, yesterday, ordered the remand of the principal suspect, Shafi’u Abubakar in connection of an arson attack on mosque in Gadan village, Gezawa Local Government Area of the state.
Although, the suspect pleaded guilty as charged, but the case could not continue because of lack of legal representation.
The court presided over Halhalatu Zakariya directed the Attorney General to provide the suspect with legal representation.
The court ordered the remand of the suspect for one week and adjourned the case till May 31, 2024.
Kano mosque attack: Principal suspect pleads guilty, remanded
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