Man jailed 6 months over mob action against FRSC team

A Chief Magistrate Court in Jimeta, Yola, Adamawa State presided by His Worship, Mohammed Njidda, yesterday, convicted and sentenced one Nuhu Isah to 6 Months imprisonment with an option of N20,000 fine, for instigating mob action against personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on patrol.

The defendant, a passer-by, had on January 5, 2025, while recording FRSC patrol team, intimidated and further instigated passengers to mob the FRSC team who were conducting their lawful duty consequent upon which he was apprehended and taken to court.

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FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed, in a statement, by the Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, called on road users to contribute their quota towards improving safety on the highway instead of engaging in acts inimical to safer road use.

Mohammed stressed the unwavering commitment of the FRSC towards creating safety on all Nigerian Roads and further reiterated that FRSC staff cannot be deterred by threats from miscreants.

He recalled that in line with her commitment towards ensuring free traffic flow and prompt response to emergencies during the festive period, FRSC deployed its entire workforce to man the nation’s highways.

Man jailed 6 months over mob action against FRSC team

Emefiele to stand trial in $4.5bn, N2.8bn case, court rules

Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Ikeja Special Offences Court has dismissed an application of the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, challenging the jurisdiction of the court on charges of abuse of office to the tune of $4.5 billion and N2.8 billion.

Justice Oshodi, in his ruling yesterday, held that the court has jurisdiction to try Emefiele on the charge.

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Justice Oshodi also held that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) had established a territorial jurisdiction of the court on counts eight to 26 with facts in the proof of evidence attached to the case file.

I have received 200 death threat messages after my comments on Peter Obi – Morka

The APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, has revealed that he has received over 400 threats, including 200 explicit death threats, following allegations by Peter Obi that his remarks during an Arise News interview endangered Obi’s life.

Speaking during another appearance on Arise News on Wednesday, Morka detailed the harrowing nature of the threats, which he described as graphic and targeted at both himself and his family.

“These are not empty words,” Morka stated.

“I have documented approximately 200 explicit death threats. People have detailed plans to shoot me, behead me, and carry out other horrific acts.

“These threats extend to my family, and I will be forwarding them to law enforcement agencies for immediate action,” he alleged.

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Morka categorically denied issuing any threats against Obi, calling the allegations baseless and unfounded, adding that his initial comments were misconstrued and did not amount to incitement or a call for violence.

“This entire situation has been blown out of proportion. At no point did I threaten Peter Obi or suggest harm should come to him.

“The individuals behind these threats are acting independently, and I have full confidence that the authorities will address this appropriately,” he added.

The controversy stems from Morka’s earlier remarks in a Sunday interview, where he accused Obi of “crossing the line” in his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

His statement that Obi “deserved whatever came his way” sparked widespread outrage, with critics accusing him of stoking political tensions.

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