Amnesty seeks justice for Minna footballer shot dead by ‘drunk policemen’

Amnesty International Nigeria has demanded justice for slain Minna footballer, Sani, who was allegedly killed by drunk policemen.

Mr Sani was allegedly shot dead in Minna, Niger State on Monday at his neighbourhood tea stall without committing any crime.

“The Nigerian authorities must immediately and impartially investigate the killing of a footballer Sani by a policeman at New Market Sabon Gari Chanchaga LGA of Niger state. Sani was shot dead by the police while sleeping at his friend’s tea stall,” Amnesty said in a statement on Monday.

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“Witnesses told Amnesty International that the killers of Sani were heavily drunk and went a shooting spree in the community. Sani was buried today.

“Nigerian police frequently use routine patrols to carry out gross human rights violations, including extra-judical executions, harassment, torture and extortion.

“For decades, Nigeria police had been targeting youth with utter disregard for the rule of law. It is unacceptable that despite many pledges of reforms, the police in Nigeria continue to operate with complete impunity, while fomenting a toxic climate of fear and corruption.”

Amnesty seeks justice for Minna footballer shot dead by ‘drunk policemen’

Group cautions against demoralising Nigeria’s troops with negative global rankings

A civil society group, Ayudantees Empowerment Initiative (AYI), has lashed out at the decision to rank Nigeria as  the 6th most terrorised country in the recent Global Terrorism Index.

Addressing newsmen on Monday in Abuja, Executive Director, AYI, Amechi Chuks Oyema, faulted the new ranking for not considering recent massive gains against terrorists in the country.

“We are here to reject that report and say that it doesn’t reflect the situation on ground.

“How did they arrive at that rating? Was the Nigerian authorities carried along?

“Did the report consider that the enemies of the country, the bandits, terrorists are under pressure as a result of intensive operations by the Armed forces of Nigeria?

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“Did they consider the number of bandits, terrorists etc that have surrended to our troops?

“Did they consider the number that have been neutralized in battle ground?

“Did they consider the aggression with which our troops are pursuing the enemies of our country?” The group queried.

While saying it stands with the Defence Headquarters to declare that the report is not valid, AYI said GTI should have considered reports on ground. Analyse them critically before submitting the report, even as it warned against action that will demoralise Nigerian troops.

“There is no gainsaying that reports like this can cause apprehension in the society.

“AYI notes the people must be considered before reports like this are released.

“Our troops making sacrifices should not be demoralised. We need to support them.

“Hence, AYI like the DHQ is advising  the public, especially the media, to ignore the report.

“The troops under the able leadership of the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa must be supported.

“We must not generate reports that don’t reflect what is on ground.”

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Man butchers wife to death in A’Ibom over infidelity

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command arrested a 42-year-old man, Victor Okoh, for the alleged gruesome murder of his wife, Victoria Okoh, 38, in Oron Local Government Area of the state.

The incident occurred at their residence in Effiong Essang street on Monday, March 10, 2025.

Spokesperson of the command, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident said the suspect butchered his wife with a machete to death over accusations of infidelity.

“At about 05:20hrs, operatives of the Command swiftly responded to a distress call from concerned residents. On arrival at the scene, officers discovered the mutilated body of the deceased lying outside the house she shared with her husband,” the statement read.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect had allegedly attacked his wife with a machete over accusations of infidelity.

“Further reports indicated that the suspect was hiding in the ceiling of the house in an attempt to evade arrest.

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“The operatives tactically secured the building, forced entry, and successfully apprehended him.

“The machete used in committing the crime was recovered by the police and photographs were taken for investigation purposes.

“The corpse has been deposited at the General Hospital Morgue for an autopsy, while the suspect remains in police custody as investigations continue.

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, has condemned the act in its entirety and assured the public that justice will take its full course.

“He further warned against all forms of domestic violence and called on residents to seek lawful means of resolving disputes rather than resorting to violence.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety of all citizens and urges the public to promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police formation.”

Man butchers wife to death in A’Ibom over infidelity