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LASPOTECH Staff School Student’s death: three workers of the institution remanded

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Following the death of Abdulrahman Dauda, the student of Lagos State Polytechnic, now Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Staff Secondary School recently killed by a speeding vehicle, three workers of the institution have been remanded in Kirikiri Maximum Prison pending legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), Lagos State.

Mr. Kuye Lanre, the public relations officer of the institution, revealed this to FIJ on Thursday.

When further asked to provide more details on the case, Lanre declined on the premise that the matter was being handled by a court of law.

“As I speak with you, three of our colleagues are in Kirikiri prison awaiting the DPP’s advice. So, I cannot comment on that,” Lanre told FIJ on the phone.

During FIJ’s visit to the school on Wednesday, Fagbenro Ibrahim, the acting principal of the school, simply told our reporter that the matter was in court, adding that “the Lagos State Government has taken over the case”.

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A security guard who refused to mention his name explained to FIJ that on the day Dauda’s mother came to organise a solo protest in front of the staff school’s gate, the management drafted him and others to the scene to ensure orderliness.

He said, “The day his mother came, the university management deployed us to the scene. As a father, I pitied the woman. As a result of the incident, the management had directed us to join the secondary school security team,” he told FIJ.

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“Let me also tell you that the school was immediately closed down when the event happened. They just resumed last week to allow the students continue their examinations.

“I do not know at what point he died. But he was rushed to a hospital,” he said, believing this reporter was a student of the institution.

He was unable to provide a response to our reporter’s question on how Dauda could run pass both the staff school’s gate and the university’s main gate without being stopped by either of the teams of armed and unarmed security personnel stationed at both gates.

A female security guard at the institution said until the incident, the security guards manning the university were never posted to the staff school.

“As you can see, our uniforms are different; ours is orange while the staff school’s is black with white stripes. However, the incident prompted the management to ask us to join them (staff school) in manning their gate,” she explained to FIJ.

A campus driver also explained to FIJ that Dauda was said to have given his fellow student a chemical substance when they were in the school’s laboratory.

His words, “They were in the laboratory on that day and they said he gave his friend a chemical solution. His friend consumed it and went unconscious. He’s now fine.”

“With fear, and in an attempt escape a reprimand, he ran out of the school. As his his teacher was chasing him, he was crushed to death on the expressway in front of the university.

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“He was not a small boy. He was in Senior Secondary School 2 and was about 18 years old. Unfortunately, the driver who killed him sped off.”

Our reporter observed a heavy presence of a joint team of security agents, such as policemen and soldiers, on the campus during his visit.

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A video clip of Dauda’s mother, which was posted by a tweep who identifies as Nifemi with the handle @slaywithadmiral, went viral after she staged a one-man protest to demand justice for her son.

Nifemi had tweeted the video with a hashtag, #Justiceforabdulrahmon, on November 30.

Efforts to contact Dauda’s mother for comments had not been successful at press time.

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Ex-LG chair challenges El-Rufai’s claims on council funds

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Former Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasiru Ahmad El-Rufai

Ex-LG chair challenges El-Rufai’s claims on council funds

Former Secretary of the Association of Local Governments Of Nigeria (ALGON), Kaduna State chapter, Alhaji Kabiru Jarimi, has refuted ex-Governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claim that he never interfered with Area Councils’ funds during his tenure.

Jarimi, who served under El-Rufai’s administration, described the claim as misleading, stating that funds were routinely deducted from councils’ allocations under various guises by the previous government.

The ex-ALGON State Secretary, who is also the former Chairman of Kaduna South local government, disclosed this in an interview over the weekend.

“I was shocked by El Rufai’s comment because local government funds were deducted without our approval. Most of the deductions targeted Southern Kaduna LGAs.

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“We never got our full allocations under El-Rufai. His government kept introducing policies to deduct funds unnecessarily. I even considered resigning. At times, we had no funds for overhead costs after paying salaries,” he recalled.

Jarimi, who said that El-Rufai justified the deductions as necessary to settle workers’ salaries, further noted that the state government also employed various means to withdraw additional funds.

The former Council Chairman cited the creation of the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority, Zaria Metropolitan Authority and Kafanchan Municipal Authority as a means of shortchanging local governments.

“Salaries were shared 60–40 between the capital territories and LGs around them. In Kaduna South, deductions were made in the name of sanitation, forcing us to remit funds to the Kaduna Capital Territory Authority (KCTA) every month,” he stated.

The former Chairman further alleged that the funds of local governments outside the capital territories were also deducted without explanation, citing deductions for security and ‘riot damage.’

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Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Anambra

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Gunmen abduct Catholic priest in Anambra

A Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Stephen Echezona of St. Patrick Church, Ichida, has been reportedly abducted by gunmen in Anambra State.

According to a report by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday when four armed men, operating in a white Lexus 330 SUV with an unknown registration number, intercepted the cleric and whisked him away along with his Toyota Highlander SUV.

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A joint team of security operatives and local vigilantes (AVG) were said to have responded swiftly to the attack, pursuing the assailants and engaging them in a gun duel at a road intersection between Oraeri and Akwaeze villages.

Though the criminals managed to escape, their Lexus SUV sustained significant damage, including a shattered rear windshield.

The Anambra Police Command is yet to release a statement on the abduction of the priest.

 

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Adeleke University didn’t suspend Muslims for praying – MSSN

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Adeleke University didn’t suspend Muslims for praying – MSSN

The Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Adeleke University Branch, Ede, Osun State, has described as “fake news” a statement credited to MURIC which alleged the suspension of a Muslim student of the university over Friday prayers.

The association, in a statement signed by its Ameer, Imran Adigun AbdulHakeem, on Sunday, said MURIC’s reports circulated on social media were a misrepresentation of happenings within the university, saying “our faith is respected by the management.”

In another letter, the association apologised to the director and facilitator of the university, Chief (Mrs) Dupe Adeleke-Sanni, whom the association credited with providing a conducive atmosphere for Muslim students to practise their faith.

The letter reads: “On behalf of the Muslim Students Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Adeleke University Chapter, [I] write to address the ongoing misinformation circulating on social media and other platforms regarding the suspension of Muslim Students for praying on Campus.

“On the 14th of March, 2025, we were temporarily suspended from observing our Night Ramadan Prayers (Taraweeh) and Jummat prayers on campus on the orders of the Director of Security Service (DSS).

“However, on the 18th of March, we met with Dr. Mrs. Modupe Adeleke regarding these challenges.

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“She provided us with a place where we could observe Ramadan, Jummat prayers, and the five daily prayers which we accepted. As a result, the suspension has been lifted, and we have resumed prayers at the new location provided by the university on the orders of Dr Modupe Adeleke.

“At no time have Muslim Students been forced to change their beliefs. While challenges may arise in any diverse academic institution, the university management has always been open to dialogue, and we have continued to receive support in practicing our faith.

“Adeleke University has provided a peaceful and respectful environment for all faiths, and we continue to practice our religion freely.

“We urge the public to disregard the misinformation that may have been spread regarding this matter as they do not reflect the reality of our experiences,” the letter to the university management noted.

The letter of apology to Chief (Mrs) Dupe Adeleke-Sanni reads: “As-salamu alaykum (peace be upon you). On behalf of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Adeleke University Chapter, I apologize for any distress caused by the false social media reports.

“We assure you that we had no hand in spreading the misinformation. We are deeply grateful for your unwavering support, guidance, and kindness towards us.

“Your commitment to our well-being and academic success is invaluable, and we appreciate everything you’ve done for us. May Allah (SWT) reward you abundantly for your good deeds. Jazakumullah khairan (may Allah reward you with goodness).

“Thank you for being an exceptional Mother and mentor. We are blessed to have you,” the letter added.

 

Adeleke University didn’t suspend Muslims for praying – MSSN

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