Nguroje stated that Abdulkadir would be charged in court once investigations are concluded.
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Ram: CAN sanctions Iseyin church over attack on Muslim family (+ Video)
Ram: CAN sanctions Iseyin church over attack on Muslim family
In response to a violent incident involving members of the Christ Apostolic Church in Iseyin, Oyo State, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has imposed sanctions on the church.
The altercation, which targeted a Muslim family, has sparked widespread condemnation.
The attack took place on Eid day and was documented in a video that quickly circulated online. Both CAN and the Muslim Rights Council (MURIC) have publicly denounced the violence.
Apostle Sunday Ogundairo, CAN chairman for Iseyin Local Government, verified that the church’s pastor, along with some congregants, were implicated in the assault on Mr. Sulaimon AbdulAzeez and his two wives. This information was reported by Oyo Echo, a local newspaper.
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The victims asserted that the pastor had enlisted soldiers to attack them due to their slaughtering of a ram facing the church.
In reaction, CAN has not only sanctioned the pastor but also mandated the relocation of the church. Discussions are ongoing to restore peace in the community.
The incident has incited significant outrage. Prof. Isiaq Akintola, MURIC’s Executive Director, linked the attack to a previous dispute concerning noise pollution, which had been addressed by the local king.
Akintola elaborated that the conflict occurred on June 16, 2024, as the Muslim family was preparing to slaughter their Sallah ram. The church’s pastor objected to the ram facing the church, leading to the involvement of soldiers.
Condemning the soldiers’ actions as “unjust, callous, and inhuman,” Akintola called for an immediate investigation by the army to arrest and discipline those responsible. He emphasized the necessity of swift justice, asserting that any delay would be intolerable.
Ram: CAN sanctions Iseyin church over attack on Muslim family
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Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital
Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital
In a decisive operation, Nigerian Army troops have apprehended two suspected bandits receiving medical treatment at a private hospital in Kaduna.
According to a report on Friday by security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the suspects had reportedly fled to the clinic after sustaining the injuries during a previous encounter with the military.
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Following intelligence reports, the soldiers swiftly moved in and arrested the suspects without resistance.
The terrorists had sought medical care after narrowly escaping a military offensive.
Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital
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Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators
Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators
Police in Adamawa State have arrested a 26-year-old man, Shafiu Abdulkadir, for allegedly posing as a police officer and extorting money from the public.
The suspect, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was apprehended on Thursday, according to a statement released on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje.
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Abdulkadir is accused of extorting tricycle operators around the Aliyu Mustapha Flyover and Jimeta Modern Market in Yola North.
He was reportedly dressed in police camouflage trousers, a black shirt with the inscription ‘Special Force,’ and boots at the time of his arrest.
Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators
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Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out
Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out
Abbas Haruna, a Seaman who was reportedly detained for almost six years following orders from a senior Nigerian Navy officer, has finally been released.
During a popular Abuja-based radio program, Brekete Family, Haruna’s wife, Hussaina Iliya, previously alleged that her husband had been unjustly detained since 2018 by the military.
Iliya accused a senior military officer of being responsible for Haruna’s prolonged detention and torture.
Her claims gained widespread attention, leading to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, calling for an investigation into the matter.
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Although the Defence Headquarters initially stated that Haruna had never been arrested, a video surfaced showing the Seaman resisting disarmament by personnel, with gunshots being fired during the altercation.
On Friday, Iliya and her husband appeared on Brekete Family, where they confirmed that Abbas had been released. According to Iliya, her husband has also been discharged from the military.
Speaking tearfully, she expressed her dedication to staying by his side: “I will be with him no matter the situation. They have discharged him. He was ejected from the barracks. I love my husband. I love him,” she said, recounting their ordeal.
Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out
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