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Amotekun shot, whisked Ibadan Poly student away 370 days ago
Amotekun shot, whisked Ibadan Poly student away 370 days ago
Olayinka Aguda, a student at The Polytechnic Ibadan, was taken by agents of the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), also referred to as Amotekun, and it has been 370 days since then.
Despite efforts from friends and unlettered relatives who protested and called on the police to find Aguda, no one knows his whereabouts.
Speaking to FIJ, Lawrence Oreoluwa, the friend and roommate of Aguda who alerted the public in a social media post, said that everyone who was initially concerned had given up on the matter because it seemed like their efforts would not matter.
“We’ve also learned that we’re in Nigeria. We can’t fight the government and win. Over a year now, and his body has not even been released to us,” Oreoluwa told FIJ.
Lukman Olorunshola, Aguda’s cousin, who has always tried to get to the root of the issue, said that the unsuccessful attempts to find his cousin scarred everyone and ultimately worn them out.
“Even his parents are tired. How much more people like me?” He asked. “His parents have now given up and left everything to God. So, we have moved on.”
Aguda was faced with an ill-fated reality on December 30, 2022, in his community in Apata, Ibadan, Oyo State, when worried residents invited the Amotekun to protect them from the ferociousness of armed robbers who had invaded their neighbourhood.
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But instead of systematically dealing with the thieves, the Amotekun shot sporadically, which caused chaos. The loud and sudden gunshots from the Amotekun officers woke Aguda, who believed that the armed robbers had invaded his neighbourhood.
This was what led the student to run away from his house in search of refuge elsewhere.
“Immediately after Aguda woke up, he ran out of his house to seek shelter in a school close to his house. This was when he ran into some Amotekun officers, and they shot him,” Olorunshola earlier told FIJ.
“To preserve their image and further make the entire neighbourhood believe Aguda was indeed an armed robber, the same officers stormed my cousin’s residence and arrested the four young men they found there. They also claimed that they were robbers and charged them with theft when they took them to Apata Police Station.”
Olorunshola said his cousin’s roommates were released from police custody a few days later, but Aguda remained unaccounted for.
“His parents have lost hope. They are elderly and cannot take much action. Their resignation has also disheartened us. As for me, I fear that the young man may have died. He has been in Amotekun’s custody since December 30,” Olorunshola lamented.
FIJ attempted to contact the official line of Amotekun’s Ido Local Government Area branch, the unit responsible for the security of Aguda’s neighbourhood, but the handler did not answer our calls. They had not responded to a text sent to their phone at press time.
FIJ also contacted Adewale Osifeso, the Oyo State Police spokesperson, for comments on the matter, but he did not take his calls. At press time, he had not responded to the text sent to his phone.
A text message sent to the number was also unanswered.
Amotekun shot, whisked Ibadan Poly student away 370 days ago
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Terrorist attack claims 24 lives in Katsina community
Terrorist attack claims 24 lives in Katsina community
A terrorist attack on Unguwar Sarkin Noma Community in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State has resulted in the tragic loss of at least twenty-four lives, with several others sustaining injuries. The victims, predominantly vigilante members, were reportedly targeted by the terrorists during the attack.
According to reports from Channels Television, the attack, which occurred on Thursday night, lasted for about an hour, during which the terrorists raided four villages: Unguwar Sarkin Noma, Gangara, Tafi, and Kore. The assailants unleashed terror on the residents, shooting sporadically and causing panic among the community members.
Local security officials indicated that the attack was believed to be in retaliation for recent military offensives against the terrorists’ hideouts. The terrorists, in what was described as reprisals, targeted the vigilante members who had come out to confront them.
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Speaking on the tragic incident, the Chairman of Sabuwa Local Government Council, Faruq Dalhatu, revealed that 23 of the victims were laid to rest in accordance with Islamic rites on Friday morning. The remaining victim was conveyed from the hospital to be buried after succumbing to injuries sustained during the attack.
Dalhatu also highlighted the swift response of security agencies to the distress call, stating that they had mobilized to the community upon receiving the alert. However, despite their efforts, the bandits executed the attack, resulting in the loss of lives.
As of now, police authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. Phone calls made to the spokesman of the State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, remained unanswered, leaving the community grappling with the aftermath of the devastating attack.
Terrorist attack claims 24 lives in Katsina community
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Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
Many dead, houses razed in Delta tanker explosion
A devastating tanker explosion in Nigeria’s oil-rich Delta State has left many people dead.
The incident, which happened when a tanker exploded, occurred on Friday at Ometan community, in Okpe local government area of Delta State.
It’s gathered that the incident occurred when the ill-fated tanker lost control while overtaking another truck near the boundary bridge between Uvwie and Okpe Local Government Area.
The front part of the oil tanker suddenly detached from the rear compartment while on motion, leading to an explosion, eyewitnesses said.
According to Daily Post, all buildings in the community within the perimeter of the explosion were razed and some residents who were trapped in the building were also burnt to death.
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The state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited the scene, and condoled with the Ometan community and families of the victims.
Speaking at the scene, the governor, who was accompanied by the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor and former chairman of Okpe local government area, said he was away when the incident occurred.
“On getting here, I saw dead bodies and those who witnessed the unfortunate incident.
“It is a very sad situation and I commiserate with the people of Ometan community and families of those who lost their lives in this unfortunate incident”, he said.
The development is coming barely four days after a gas tanker explosion killed many residents in Rivers State and destroyed properties
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Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
Court sends teenager to prison for defiling 8-year-old neighbour’s daughter
In Oyo State, one Joshua Olayiwola, a teenager, has been remanded for allegedly defiling an eight-year-old neighbour’s daughter.
A Family Court sitting in Iyaganku, Ibadan, ordered the remand of Olayiwola in Abolongo Correctional facility, Oyo Town.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the police charged Olayiwola with defilement.
The Magistrate, Mrs S. A. Adesina, declined Olayiwola’s plea due to lack of jurisdiction and adjourned the matter until June 13.
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He also ordered the police to return the case file to the Director of Public Prosecution for legal advice.
The Prosecution Counsel, Insp Gbemisola Adedeji told the court that Olayiwola, on April 15, between 8am and 10 pm allegedly defiled the minor in the Ojo Ekun area of Ibadan.
She said the offence contravened the provisions of Section 34 of the Oyo State Child Rights Law 2006
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