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Lekki shooting: South-West ministers seek probe into military role

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3 years ago

November 5, 2020

Ministers from the South-West have requested a thorough investigation into the recent shooting incident at Lekki tollgate, Lagos, particularly the role of the military.

This was part of recommendations in their report presented at the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday after visiting to the plaza for on-the-spot assessment.

The ministers were directed by President Muhammadu Buhari to relocate to their home states to douse the tension generated by the #EndSARS protests and aftermath crisis.

Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, spoke on the South-West recommendations in an interview with journalists after the FEC meeting in Abuja.

Apart from Fashola, other South-West ministers in the team are Niyi Adebayo (Ekiti), Rauf Aregbesola (Osun), Sunday Dare (Oyo), Olamilekan Adegbite (Ogun), Olorunnibe Mamora (Lagos) and Tayo Alasodura (Ondo).

Armed soldiers had invaded the protest ground at Lekki tollgate to forcefully disperse the protesters.

The incident sparked outrage within and outside the country.

Fashola said, “We urged that the Federal Government to undertake a thorough investigation into what happened in the Lekki Toll Plaza, particularly the role of the military and ensure that the outcome is made public with a view to achieving closure on the matter.”

They also recommended that the FG should assist in the restoration of Lagos and others affected by the post-#EndSARS protest crisis.

Fashola said, “The highlight of the brief was to make recommendations to the Federal Government to support Lagos State to restore damaged facilities especially those related to the maintenance of law and order and the administration of justice such as police, court buildings and forensic laboratory.

“To also consider supporting the Lagos High Court judges either with the provision of some office accommodation as a temporary relocation when that request is made. Of course, it was hinted during the visit. To also urge the Federal Government to consider short to medium-term support to small and medium businesses who were affected by the looting and arson which took place in Lagos and other parts of the country; to see if something can be done through the Central Bank Intervention Mechanism under the COVID-19 funding or any other related funding mechanism.

“And to also ensure that whatever is approved should also involved the National Economic Council, the platform on which state governors meet, so that other states across the country who were also affected, businesses were damaged can benefit in addition to Lagos residents who may so be supported.”

The ministers urged the government to re-mobilise critical organs and agencies such as National Orientation Agency and formal educational institutions to focus on ethical re-orientation, inculcation of family values into the school curriculum.

They called for a focus on etiquette, local reasoning, critical thinking, solution seeking, empathy, self respect, civic duty and human rights.

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Tinubu’s aide under fire over comment on Yahaya Bello arrest

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1 hour ago

April 19, 2024

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Tinubu’s aide under fire over comment on Yahaya Bello arrest

The internet users has bombarded the twitter page (X) of the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga over his comment on former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, who resisted arrest by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Recall EFCC declared the former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, wanted for alleged misappropriation of funds while in office. The development has been attracting mixed reactions from members of the public, and one of those who reacted was the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy.

On Thursday, the EFCC had declared Yahaya Bello wanted in connection with an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of about 80 billion naira.

Sharing a photo of the former governor online, the anti-graft agency said that anyone with useful information about his whereabouts should contact them.

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Updated: More trouble for Yahaya Bello as Immigration places him on watch list

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April 19, 2024

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Updated: More trouble for Yahaya Bello as Immigration places him on watch list

The Nigeria Immigration Service has ordered the arrest of former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaha Bello, if found at any entry/exit point of the country.

The NIS said on Thursday night that Yahaya Bellowas placed on its watchlist after evading arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegation of N80 billion fraud.

This notice came a few hours after the EFCC had declared the former governor wanted.

The NIS, in a letter addressed to the Director-General, Department of State Services (DSS), the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency as well as other formations declared that Bello had been placed on its watch list.

The letter was signed by the Assistant Comptroller of Immigration (Suspect Index), D S Umar, on behalf of the Comptroller General of the Immigration Service.

Part of the letter read, “Suffice to mention that the subject is being prosecuted before the Federal High Court Abuja for Conspiracy, Breach of Trust and Money Laundering vide letter Ref: CR: 3000/EFCC/LS/EGCS.1/TE/V 1/279 dated 18th April 2024, if seen at any entry or exit point, he should be arrested and referred to the Director of Investigation or contact 08036226329/07039617304 for further action.”