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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Lucky Irabor

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, says the Nigerian military cannot be blamed over the Lekki massacre on October 20, 2020.

Irabor spoke to reporters on Tuesday in Edo while reacting to the report of Lagos Judicial Panel on victims of SARS abuses and other related matters.

The CDS visited Governor Godwin Obaseki at the Government House in Benin as well as military formations in the state.

Irabor said only the white paper that would be generated from the findings could confirm the content of the report.

He stated that the armed forces are conducting operations across the country, including battles against criminals in Edo forests and waterways, and should not be compared to police.

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The General complained about the release of the report “through a wrong channel (social media)”, adding that the military would fully speak when the technical paper is out.

He said officers and men are committed to constitutional mandates and as such, Nigerians should stop making disparaging remarks regarding the personnel.

“Until I see the full report, I may not be able to say much. But I can assure you that the armed forces of Nigeria are well disciplined and we do not engage in any ignoble acts.

“If Nigerians don’t trust us then we wouldn’t have been doing what we are doing and in any case, it is the armed forces of Nigeria.

“We are not talking about the police; we are talking about the armed forces with emphasis – armed forces, When the armed forces are called out, it is because there is a need.

“We need to understand that the armed forces are there to keep the peace and provide the ambience that will enable every Nigerian to live up to their desires in harmony.”

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Lagos court sends 25-year-old man to prison for stealing employer’s N54.1m

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Lagos court sends 25-year-old man to prison for stealing employer’s N54.1m

One David Ojonugwa has been remanded for allegedly stealing his boss’ N54,142,000 in Lagos State.

An Ebute-Metta Magistrates’ Court ordered the remand of the 25-year-old defendant on Wednesday.

Ojonugwa was arraigned by the police on three counts bordering on conspiracy, unlawful interference with property, and stealing.

He pleaded guilty to the charges preferred against him by the police.

Consequently, magistrate Adedayo Tella remanded Ojonugwa at the Correctional Centre and adjourned the case till April 24, 2024 for the review of facts and sentencing.

Earlier, the prosecutor, Inspector Francisca Job, informed the court that the defendant committed the alleged offences sometime in January 2024 at Lorange Water Factory, located at No 3, Olajubu Street, Ilupeju area of Lagos State.

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According to Job, Ojonugwa unlawfully disconnected, removed, tampered, and meddled with one 10KVA generator valued at N250,000, a 12 HP submersible pump machine valued at N200,000, an electric motor for a water line, N1.8m, and bottled water machine, N1m.

Others are one injection machine module at N12m, injection machine module, N14m, one set of four cavity module bottles (150CL) at N9m, one set of four cavity module bottles (75CL), valued at N8m, one set of four cavity module bottles (25CL), valued at N5m, one electric for motor shrink wrapper (75KW) valued at N110,000, two floating switches for the bottled water line valued at N20,000, 200 stainless bolts and nuts for installation valued at N92,000, six stainless rods for the installation of the water line valued at N200,000 and 1,000 pieces of medium-sized catfishes valued at N40,000, items that were stolen by the defendant.

She said that the total value of the items stolen was N54,142,000, properties of one Mrs Teju Adeleke.

According to the prosecutor, the offences committed contravened Sections 411, 340, and 287 (7) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

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Have mercy on me, armed robbery suspect who killed police officer begs govt

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Have mercy on me, armed robbery suspect who killed police officer begs govt

Fayoade told newsmen on Wednesday while parading the suspect and 59 others in Lagos, that the suspect also stole another policeman’s rifle in Abeokuta and was declared wanted with his gang members by the Ogun Police Command.

He said that the suspect, simply identified as Seun and his gang had been terrorising Ogun and Lagos States respectively, claiming to be an engineer repairing computers and phones before he ventured into armed robbery.

Speaking to newsmen on the sidelines of the parade, the suspect claimed he was doing well in his business until he met a friend called Bado, who introduced him to the robbery operation.

He said their first operation was at Abeokuta, where they went to rob in a two-storey building, adding that he scaled the fence of the building to have access into the compound.

“I was the one who scaled the fence and opened the gate for others to come in. Immediately we entered the building, a policeman guarding the building ran into the toilet.

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“We picked up his rifle and left the place. It was one of us called Michael, who took the rifle to his house.

“Since I joined robbery, I have not killed before now. In our second operation in Lagos, we only collected phones and money.

“We have robbed in Oshodi, Ikorodu and Ifo area of Ogun. We also collected the vehicle from the owner at Abeokuta.

“The motor was driven away by Bado who is our leader. I was introduced to Bado by one Amechi.

“I have once worked with a politician at Mowe, but because he abandoned me and I have nothing to do again, that was why I decided to join robbery. I regret my actions,” he said.

The suspect further claimed that he had only collected ₦210,000 from the proceeds of the three robbery operations he participated in before his arrest.

He appealed to the government to have mercy on him, assuring that if given the opportunity again, he would never return to armed robbery.

Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police said the suspect would be charged in court after the conclusion of the investigation.

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Police arrest tenant who raped landlord’s 11-year-old daughter in Delta

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Police arrest tenant who raped landlord’s 11-year-old daughter in Delta

In Delta State, one Ernest Okporu has been apprehended for allegedly defiling his landlord’s 11 years old daughter (name withheld).

Okporu, a 39 year old married man, committed the heinous act on Saturday March 23 in Osubi community, Okpe Local Government Area of the State.

It was gathered that the suspect lured the victim into his apartment by asking her to bring his phone charger from there.

The unsuspecting victim did as she was told only for the suspect to follow and grab her from behind as she entered the apartment, tied her hands and sexually assault her.

The suspect forced the girl to wash her blood stained underwear and threatened her that if she tells anyone she will be killed.

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Medical reports indicated that the victim’s hymen has been broken. The tests also revealed that there was penetration and presence of semen.

The suspect, Ernest Okporu, admitted to the crime just as he pleaded for forgiveness from the father of the little girl.

Human right activist, Comrade Kelvin Ejumudo, confirmed the incident to newsmen.

He said, “I got a distress call from the mother of the little girl and well meaning Deltans that a minor has been raped and defiled.”

Ejumudo disclosed that the suspect will be arraigned in court before the end of the week.

He appreciated the Orerokpe Divisional Police Officer, CSP Paul Oboware, for his stance to ensure that justice is served in the matter.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, also confirmed the development to newsmen.

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