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How suspected vigilantes killed 11 herders, women, children in Oyo community

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2 years ago

May 22, 2023

Spokesman, Oyo Police Command, Adewale Osifeso

How suspected vigilantes killed 11 herders, women, children in Oyo community

Fulani leaders in Iganna community, Iwajowa Local Government Area of Oyo State, have cried over the murder of 11 of their people by people suspected to be members of a vigilante group and hunters in the community.

Among the victims are three pregnant women, four nursing mothers and their children.

The Fulani leaders also said 72 of their houses were burnt to ashes.

One of the leaders, Sarki Mahmuda Yusuf, told Daily Trust that the trouble started on May 11 when some members of the vigilante group in the area met him and told him that a farmer in the community was stabbed.

“I asked them if they had seen any suspect, and they said no, but that they had traced his footsteps to the Fulani community. I told them that they should not worry that I was going to invite all the members of the Fulani community to the palace of the traditional head of the community and we will fish out the criminal. They told me that they had taken the farmer to an undisclosed hospital for treatment.

“From there I went to the palace of the community leader, the king of Iganna, and reported to him. The following day, I informed all the members of the Fulani community in Iganna to be at the palace even though some had already left for the weekly cattle market in Iseyin.

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“I was at the palace when I was informed that the vigilantes had stormed our community, killing women and children, so I left the palace and headed back for our community. It was on my way that I saw the lifeless body of Alhaji Umaru whom I earlier left at the Suya (roast meat) spot. On my way to the community, I saw two bodies of other Fulani men … when I got to the community, we counted eight more bodies of women and children; three of the women were heavily pregnant, one of which was expected to give birth that very day. Four others were nursing mothers and a child of two years old, were all murdered, 72 houses in the community were set ablaze,” he said.

Mahmuda said the bodies of the 11 victims were taken to the mortuary and buried in Iseyin the next day (May 15) after reporting the incident to the police.

He said a girl child is still missing after the attack.

He, however, said the state governor, Seyi Makinde; the state Commissioner of Police and heads of other security agents had visited the scene.

“The governor came here the following day after the incident with security agents; they came here to console us, and the police promised to investigate the issue, but as I’m talking to you, today is about two weeks, and nobody has been arrested regarding the attack,” he added.

Mahmuda alleged that a chief, the Balogun of Iganna, Karim Oyediran, swore and threatened in the presence of a deputy commissioner of police that the attack was just the beginning as more would come.

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But when our reporter contacted Oyediran on the phone, he denied the allegation.

He said, “I’m not aware if any Fulani man beat a farmer; I was just informed that something was happening and some hunters and I went to find out. When we got to the scene, we found that many houses were burnt to ashes.”

Also contacted, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, told Daily Trust that the police had yet to inform the governor about the casualties recorded at the incident.

“The police are investigating the matter. The governor was told that there was a clash, where a farmer was stabbed and some people retaliated. We don’t have the numbers of the casualties. The governor was at the scene of the incident with some top security personnel a day after it happened and has directed them to investigate the matter and restore peace and also make sure the perpetrators are brought to book,” he said.

The police spokesperson in Oyo State, Adewale Osifeso, told Daily Trust that investigations had commenced into the incident but could not give the casualty figure.

“The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Williams, has immediately ordered the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to lead the investigation team.

“Also, ample deployment of command’s operational and intelligence assets are on ground to forestall any untoward incident and as well boost the confidence of residents as they go about their legitimate businesses without fear of harassment,” he said.

How suspected vigilantes killed 11 herders, women, children in Oyo community

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Lagos govt insists nightclubs, worship centres must obtain permit for amplified sound

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3 hours ago

December 29, 2024

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Honourable Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab

Lagos govt insists nightclubs, worship centres must obtain permit for amplified sound

The Lagos State Government has rolled out stricter measures to combat noise pollution, requiring nightclubs, lounges, bars, and worship centres to obtain permits for events involving amplified sound.

The measure, it said, aimed to safeguard the health and well-being of Lagosians during the festive season and beyond.

Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this via his official X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, emphasizing the government’s zero-tolerance stance on noise pollution.

Wahab highlighted that events with amplified sound must be conducted in soundproofed, enclosed spaces to protect residents from the harmful effects of excessive noise.

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“Establishments such as worship centers, nightclubs, lounges, and bars must now obtain permits for events involving amplified sound and ensure these activities take place in soundproofed, enclosed spaces to protect neighboring residents,” the statement read in part.

To enforce these directives, the government said it had established a Special Task Force on Noise Pollution under the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).

This task force, in collaboration with the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Corps (LSNSC) and the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), would oversee compliance, arrest offenders, and prosecute violators of noise regulations, it stated.

The statement further noted that starting January 2025, the government would roll out a public awareness campaign to educate Lagosians on acceptable noise levels and the benefits of a quieter environment.

Lagos govt insists nightclubs, worship centres must obtain permit for amplified sound

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Alleged missing N180m: It’s a prank, Singer Dammy Krane says

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3 hours ago

December 29, 2024

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Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as Verydarkman

Alleged missing N180m: It’s a prank, Singer Dammy Krane says

Singer, Dammy Krane has stated that social critic, Very Dark Man, is joking with claims that N180 million was diverted from the NGO account he created in October this year.

VDM shocked Nigerians on Friday, December 27 when he released a video claiming hackers had breached his NGO website and moved N180m leaving only N20 million.

The news shocked many Nigerians who took to social media to slam him.

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However, in a post shared on his Instagram page this evening, Dammy Krane claimed that VDM is renovating a school in Jos, and was only joking with the story of stolen funds.

Also, a Human Rights activist, Omotayo Williams, claimed the man VDM showed in his video as an officer accompanying him to Jos is a well-known member of the Kogi State Taxi Taskforce.

Alleged missing N180m: It’s a prank, Singer Dammy Krane says

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Oluwo backs push for Sharia law in South-West

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December 29, 2024

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Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi

Oluwo backs push for Sharia law in South-West

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has expressed support for the proposed implementation of Sharia law in the South-West, emphasizing its historical presence in Yoruba culture.

Oba Akanbi noted that Sharia principles have long been part of Yoruba land, citing examples such as Sharia banking and the existence of a Sharia college in Iwo, Osun State.

He stated, “Sharia law has been in Iwo for over 100 years… It’s the right of Muslims to choose customary law or the high court.”

Recall that the discussion around Sharia law gained traction after plans were announced for the inauguration of a Sharia council on January 11, 2025, at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre in Oyo. However, the event has been postponed indefinitely following widespread public criticism.

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Critics have argued that the Yoruba-dominated South-West, where Muslims and Christians coexist, is distinct from the predominantly Muslim northern region where Sharia is more widely practiced.

Addressing concerns, Oba Akanbi explained that Sharia law is already embedded in Nigeria’s constitution and should not cause alarm for non-Muslims.

“Sharia law is only for Muslims and does not concern others. If any other person likes it, they can convert to Islam, and Muslims can also convert to Christianity. Everyone is free,” he said.

The monarch also drew attention to the challenges faced by Muslims under existing laws, particularly in matters such as inheritance and divorce, where Western legal frameworks may not align with Islamic traditions. “Many Muslims feel disenfranchised… Western education doesn’t understand the ways of Muslim divorce, marriage, and inheritance,” he added.

Oba Akanbi emphasized that Sharia law represents the inalienable rights of Muslims and should not be viewed as a threat to other religions. “No government can deny Muslims their inalienable rights,” he concluded.