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NLC to Police : Go after bandits, not peaceful protesters
NLC to Police : Go after bandits, not peaceful protesters
On Saturday, the leadership of organised labour called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to cease what it termed the “massacre” of citizens participating in nationwide protests against hunger.
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) president, Joe Ajaero, urged President Bola Tinubu to address the current crisis and respond to the demands of the protesting populace. Ajaero emphasized that the path to a lasting solution lies in the government engaging with protest leaders and negotiating sincerely, rather than resorting to threats from police and military forces.
Ajaero questioned the professionalism of the police under the leadership of Kayode Egbetokun, holding them accountable for the violence against protesters. He urged the police to focus their efforts on combatting bandits wreaking havoc across the country instead of targeting peaceful demonstrators.
“Reports indicate over 40 casualties in just two days of handling the EndHunger protests nationwide. This represents a massacre, evidenced by reports and video clips, and calls into question the professionalism of our security personnel,” Ajaero stated.
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He highlighted the disparity in police response across different states, citing the brutal actions in Kaduna under Commissioner of Police Audu Ali Dabigi, where a protester was fatally shot, and contrasting it with the more restrained and effective crowd management by Edo State Commissioner of Police Funsho Adegboroye.
Ajaero condemned the violent actions of police in Asokoro, Abuja, under Compol Bennett Igweh, where protesters were tear-gassed despite peaceful conduct. He argued that violence from police only incites more violence and questioned the effectiveness of their training and experience.
The NLC president demanded accountability for officers involved in the violence and appropriate disciplinary actions against them and their commanders. He also called for compensation for the families of the victims and adequate treatment and rehabilitation for the injured.
Commending the Nigeria Bar Association for its vigilance, Ajaero urged the immediate and unconditional release of all detained protesters. He stressed that police should never use live ammunition in managing protests and expressed hope for improved crowd control mechanisms in the future.
Ajaero concluded by asserting that the ultimate solution rests with the government, urging it to negotiate in good faith with protest leaders. He warned that continued police brutality could force organized labor to take action to protect ordinary citizens.
“The government must make compromises in response to genuine demands. Time is critical, and the use of sophistry or threats by officials or security forces is counterproductive. We are all Nigerians, after all,” Ajaero said.
NLC to Police : Go after bandits, not peaceful protesters
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Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom
Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom
In a tragic turn of events, kidnappers who abducted a hotel owner, his manager, and a guest in Gauraka community, Tafa Local Government Area, Niger State, have executed their captives despite receiving a ransom of N25 million.
The incident, which occurred early on August 17, 2024, has also claimed the lives of two local vigilantes, Abubakar Muhammad and Ibrahim Garba, who were killed while delivering the ransom.
According to reports from City & Crime, the bodies of the victims were found in the Dogon-Daji Forest, a border area between Kaduna, Niger State, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). They were subsequently transported to an air force base near the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Hussaini Abubakar, the commander of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) in Tafa, confirmed that the remains of the vigilantes were buried on Saturday following military clearance.
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Additionally, a man previously abducted from the community about a month ago was rescued with gunshot wounds and is receiving treatment at an army medical facility in Abuja.
The abduction began around 1 am when the kidnappers raided the hotel, forcibly taking all the lodgers. Witnesses reported that the bandits fired shots while leaving, drawing attention to the crime. Despite the presence of a security hunter nearby, the individual fled upon seeing the attackers.
Community residents have expressed growing frustration over the escalating attacks, noting that the bandits frequently operate in nearby forests and along major roads, including the Ijah-Koro and Ijah-Gwari roads leading to Bwari town in the FCT.
Gauraka has experienced at least five kidnapping incidents in the past four months, underscoring the urgent need for increased security measures in the area.
Kidnappers kill hotel owner, manager, guest after collecting N25m ransom
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Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining
Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested five Chinese nationals suspected of illegal mining activities in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, located in Ibieno Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State.
The EFCC announced the arrests on Sunday, stating that its Special Task Force on Illegal Mining, operating in Uyo, carried out the operation based on credible intelligence regarding illicit mining activities conducted by foreign companies in Eket and Ibieno LGAs.
This development underscores the ongoing efforts of the EFCC to clamp down on illegal mining and protect Nigeria’s natural resources from exploitation by foreign entities.
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The agency’s vigilance in addressing illegal operations continues to support the country’s broader fight against environmental degradation and economic sabotage.
“The five arrested Chinese suspects are Zhon Qinping, apprehended on 10 September, and Li Yi, Xie Bin, Chen Mou Zhou, and Chen Zeng, arrested on 29 August.
“They were arrested at an illegal mining site, where a mineral suspected to be ilmenite, a titanium-iron oxide mineral, was being extracted.
“The suspects will face charges in court once investigations are concluded,” EFCC said.
Five Chinese arrested in Akwa Ibom for illegal mining
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Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits
Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits
The Katsina Community Watch Corps (CWC) has apprehended Umar Shehu on allegations of supplying illegal injections and drugs to bandits involved in kidnappings in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The arrest was reported by Bakatsine, a security expert and Conflict and Crisis Journalist in the Northwest region, via a post on X.
Accompanying the post was a video showing a significant quantity of syringes and Umar Shehu’s confession to his involvement in the illegal activities.
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“GOOD NEWS: The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) in Ɗandume Local Government Area has successfully apprehended a man named Umar Shehu, who was involved in trafficking illegal injections and drugs to supply to bandits engaged in kidnappings in Sabuwa LGA all in Katsina State,” the post reads.
“The security team gathered crucial information from Umar and others, but only Umar’s information appeared in the video while others were not recorded for security reasons, according to an insider.”
Katsina community corps arrests suspect supplying hard drugs to bandits
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