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CAN demands justice as Pastor Yohanna is macheted to death
The Kano State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria has demanded for justice over the gruesome killing of its Assistant Coordinator in Sumaila Local Government Area of the state, Pastor Shuaibu Yohanna.
The position of CAN was made known in a statement by its Chairman in Kano State, Rev. Samuel Adeyemo, on Thursday.
The statement said: “We as CAN Kano State Chapter condemn this dastardly act in its totality and call on the security agencies in the state to ensure those that are already arrested especially the real perpetrators be prosecuted and they all face the wrath of the law.
“We further demand that all others involved and yet to be arrested be fished out and they also are prosecuted and justice according to the law of the land be meted on them.
“Furthermore we demand that all the destroyed church building and properties, the burnt school buildings and staff office and his burnt house and properties be rebuilt and paid for.
“In the same vein, there is the need for the state government to be all out to give the people living in the state adequate security to protect their lives and properties not minding their tribe, religion or status.
“While we commend the spontaneous response of both the Commissioner of Police and the Director of DSS when we reported the matter to them by sending their high ranking officers to Masu.
“In same vein we equally commend the Executive Governor of Kano State who upon being aware of the unfortunate event, sent a delegation to visit the scene of the incidence led by Hon Kawu Sumaila and the Sumaila Local Government chairman.”
Recounting how Yohanna was killed, Adeyemo said: “Late night of Wednesday September 22, 2021, we received a distress call with a sad news from the Assistant CAN coordinator of Sunmaila local government area of the gruesome attack of Pastor Shuaibu Yohanna by irate Muslim youths of Masu community where he had lived and pastored the New Life for All Nation Church for about 10 years.
“The DPO of Gani Police division was contacted by the assistant coordinator and we followed up to ensure their response.
“As at when the DPO would arrive the scene of the incident from Gani, the assailants had left the home of Pastor Shuaibu leaving in their trail; a demolished church building with all the church properties destroyed, burnt six blocks of classrooms and the staff office, the children’s wing of his house with both his properties and that of his children all burnt and his section of the house destroyed and almost demolished.
“The prelude to the event leading to this dastardly and inhuman act was the family feud that occurred between a young man called Sabo who eventually killed his brother with a pistol on Monday, 20th September, 2021.
“The said young man, Sabo, who is an inconsistent member of the late Pastor Shuaibu Yohanna’s church, reported and surrendered himself to the Nigeria Police Force without an arrest.
“Inexplicably, the killers of our Late Pastor Shuaibu Yohanna accused him of ensuring the said Sabo reported and surrendered himself to the Nigeria Police Force and insinuated that the step lawfully taken, was an attempt to protect Sabo from jungle justice.
“He was macheted severally on his head and face with some part of his skull exposed as a result of the visible and deadly matchet wounds. The assailants left Pastor Shuaibu in his pool of blood almost dead.
“The Christian Association of Nigeria CAN Kano State Chapter the following day Thursday September 23, 2021, visited Masu village where the incident occured and saw the horrible scene of the incident.
“We have petitioned the Executive Governor of Kano State, the office of the Kano State Commissioner of Police, the State Director of Directorate of State Security Services (DSS) and the Kano State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and demanded the immediate arrest and investigation of perpetrators of this dastardly and inhuman act of culpable homicide against our Sumaila CAN Coordinator, Pastor Shuaibu Yohanna and that they be thoroughly prosecuted without any interference whatsoever, from any quarters so that the perpetrators can face the wrath of the law.”
The Eagle Online
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Man beats brother’s wife to death in Jigawa
Man beats brother’s wife to death in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested one Buhari Sule (25) of Gunka village in Jahun LGA of the state for allegedly killing his younger brother’s wife.
The suspect, said to be mentally unstable, is accused of attacking and severely beating his younger brother’s wife, as well as inflicting serious injuries on his neighbour’s daughter with a pestle.
SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, said the incident occurred on April 23 at about 1730hrs, prompting an immediate response from the DPO in the area, which necessitated the dispatchment of a patrol team to the scene.
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He said upon arriving at the scene, the victims were rushed to General Hospital, Jahun, where one of them died while on admission, and the other still receiving treatment.
He said, “The corpse was identified as that of Ummi Saleh (20) and the injured one as Hauwa Alkassim (6) both from the same address. The corpse was released to the relatives for burial.
“The suspect was arrested and is currently in police custody while investigations continue.’’
Adam said preliminary findings indicate that the suspect might be experiencing mental health issues but said a thorough medical evaluation will be performed to determine his mental state.
Man beats brother’s wife to death in Jigawa
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Police dispel rumour of sexual assault victim as Seyi Tinubu’s sister
Police dispel rumour of sexual assault victim as Seyi Tinubu’s sister
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) police command has clarified that a sexual assault case involving Ebunoluwa Fatoyinbo is not connected to the family of President Bola Tinubu.
This clarification comes after widespread social media reports claimed Fatoyinbo is the sister of Seyi Tinubu, the president’s son. According to the reports, Oscar Ilochi allegedly assaulted Fatoyinbo while she was exercising alone in a gym basement, prompting an investigation that includes reviewing the facility’s CCTV footage.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Josephine Adeh, the FCT police spokesperson, confirmed that the command has launched an investigation based on a formal complaint filed by Fatoyinbo. However, she emphasised that the police have not established any familial link between Fatoyinbo and the Tinubu family.
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“The FCT Police Command is aware of a circulating publication on social media alleging that the Command has commenced an investigation into a case of sexual assault involving Miss Ebunoluwa, purportedly referred to as the sister of Mr. Seyi Tinubu, son of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR,” the statement read.
“The Command wishes to clarify that a formal complaint of sexual assault was indeed lodged by Miss Ebunoluwa Mitchell Fatoyinbo against one Oscar Ilochi, a resident of the Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja.”
Adeh urged the public, including media outlets and social media users, to verify information before publication and rely on official police channels for updates on ongoing investigations.
Police dispel rumour of sexual assault victim as Seyi Tinubu’s sister
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Niger Gov Bago makes U-turn on dreadlocks ban after backlash
Niger Gov Bago makes U-turn on dreadlocks ban after backlash
Governor Umar Bago of Niger State has reversed his controversial directive ordering the arrest of individuals with dreadlocks, following widespread backlash from the public and civil rights advocates.
Bago had earlier instructed security agencies to arrest anyone seen with dreadlocks across the state, linking the hairstyle to rising cult-related activities and insecurity, particularly in Minna, the state capital.
“Rascality in Minna: anybody that you find with a dreadlock, arrest him and barb his hair. From this moment, it’s fire for fire. Any attempt to harass any security officer is an attempt to harass the government of Niger State,” Bago had declared during a public address.
In addition to the dreadlocks directive, Bago also announced a 12-hour daily restriction on commercial motorcycles and tricycles, banning their operations from 6pm to 6am, as part of efforts to end violent crimes.
He also threatened to demolish any house found to be housing criminals or drug dealers, emphasising that his administration will “apply maximum force to restore order.”
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The governor’s early statements, notably the one targeting people with dreadlocks, provoked widespread condemnation on social media and from members of the public, who accused him of encouraging discrimination and lacking a thorough understanding of effective crime-fighting techniques.
In response to the anger, Bago reaffirmed his position on Wednesday at a ceremony in Minna, declaring the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport as an alternative to Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
“Yesterday, we read a riot act on hooliganism, and people misconstrued our words for people who have dreadlocks. We don’t have a problem with dreadlocks, but we have a problem with the cult here with dreadlocks.
So, if you have dreadlocks and you have business, please come to Niger State,” Bago said.
The state governor went on to describe the backlash as “media propaganda” and reiterated that the enforcement efforts are targeted specifically at criminal groups.
He said, “We are only driving that cult that is becoming a menace in Niger State. Thank you.”
Bago insisted that law-abiding residents are not at risk, claiming that the crackdown is primarily directed at criminal elements who utilize “cult” insignia, such as dreadlocks, to conceal their operations and elude law enforcement.
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