Crime
NCWS decries extrajudicial killing of IPOB members, says its unlawful, against International Law
The leader of the National Congress of Wo-Mens Societies (NCWS) Nigeria Dr. Ngozi Orabueze has decried the continuous killing and intimidation of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) by the Nigeria government using the military, police, and other security forces.
She said the security agents carried out undeclared war against the people in the Southeastern part of Nigeria.
Orabueze also bemoaned the tension and continuous loss of lives of the men of the Nigerian military, security agents and police who are caught up in the crisis and tension that could be prevented by the current Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari.
She expressed dismay at a report by an online newspaper not the NationalUpdate, which explained how scores of alleged members of Eastern Security Network (ESN) were buried in mass graves in Enugu State Nigeria.
The report disclosed that the Nigeria military and other security agencies invaded Akpawfu community in the Nkanu East local government area of Enugu state killing an undisclosed number of indigens and burning their homes when their area came under heavy bombardment from air and land.
The report clarified that residents and security forces confirmed that those killed were buried in a mass grave.
The burying of scores of indigenes killed by the military and security forces in mass graves can be likened to what happened in a war situation to shield information from local and international news media and organizations on the accurate number of individuals killed during such raids and operations.
The traditional Community leader Igwe Augustine Nnamani who confirmed the invasion of his community by Nigeria military and security forces explained that everyone in the community ran away during the invasion adding that after the bombing, the military came back with about 7 Hilux trucks.
The online Newspaper noted that attempts to talk to the Director of Army Public Relations Brig. Gen Onyema Nwachukwu failed.
Orabueze who has consistently called on the Nigerian President to listen to the Indigenes, dialogue with the leaders of agitating groups especially the leader of the Indigenous people of Biafra Mazi Nnamdi Kanu who was recently acquitted and discharged by the Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja, Nigeria.
She explained that the continuous killing of indigenes due to their belief is not only a crime against humanity but also a crime against international and regional laws that guarantee rights of citizens to self-determination.
“These rights are protected by the United Nations Charter on Rights of People to self-determination which strongly condemns the escalation of massacres of defenceless population and the continuing destruction of economic and social infrastructure by armed terrorists, who are an extension of the government of aggression”.
She called on the Nigeria military and police to respect the beliefs of the people of Southeastern Nigeria who have consistently called for Referendum and/or restructuring of the Nigerian State.
Orabueze noted that the tendency to ignore the wishes of the masses and engage with the few sell-outs in the community will always backfire and will lead to more deaths and crisis on both sides as there will be no peace where justice is denied.
She used the opportunity to plead with the Nigeria government to release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu as ordered by the Nigeria Appeal Court and United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention. Such release is in line with the Nigeria and international laws and will reduce tension in the Southeast Nigeria.
Orabueze called on the Nigeria government to listen to the voice of the majority of Nigerians cutting across the east, west, north, and south and engage them in meaningful dialogue that will prevent and lower the current tension existing in most parts of the country today.
She asked the Nigeria president and themilitary to stop the killing of innocent citizens who defend their regions and lands from terrorists that have taken over most parts of the country.
Orabueze reminded them that some parts of Nigeria are currently under the control of terrorists wondering why the Federal government will continue to kill and attack indigenes that defend their lands, bushes, farms, or regions against terrorist invaders.
She noted that the killings are further dividing the country as no one wants to see his children killed without committing any crime.
The NCWS leader explained that dialogue rather than use of guns, war planes and other kinetics is needed at the moment in Nigeria’s history as she called on all Nigeria leaders to play the role which the masses entrusted on them so as to gain the confidence of the people.
She finally used the opportunity to congratulate members of the NCWS that made it to the final electoral process in their communities.
“NCWS will continue to encourage community and regional growth and empowerment.”
Special recognition was given to her team Musa Maccido Gombe North State House of Assembly, Aisha Abdullahi Federal State House of Assembly Chibok, Damboa and Gwoza, Ibrahim Balarabe Garba Gombe House of Representatives Akko, and James Obioma Nelson Bende House of Representatives.
Crime
Nigerian Military clamps down on Yoruba Nation Agitators, apprehend 9
Troops of the Nigerian Army on Saturday clamped down and apprehended 9 adherents of the Yoruba Nation who invaded the Oyo state Secretariat
Kitted in foreign military camouflage with berets and armed with dangerous weapons the attackers arrived in a commado style in buses and motorbikes, and started shooting sporadically after sighting the troops
However, the troops with superior firepower subdued the attackers, who retreated but in disarray.
The Director of Army Public Relations, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu in a statement indicated that 9 members of the irredentist group were apprehended, while one Semi Automatic Pump Action rifle and ammunition were recovered.
He said while the situation is under control, troops have gone out to track down the fleeing adherents.
“We assure members of the public that all necessary measures are being taken to ensure the safety and security of the general area.
“We urge the public to remain calm and vigilant, and to report any suspicious activity to the appropriate security agencies. The safety and security of the citizenry remain a priority, as we will continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace and order in the region,” Major General Nwachukwu assured
Crime
Kidnappers highjack two Abuja-bound buses conveying passengers in Kogi
***Police confirms abduction of passengers
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja
Two buses fully loaded with Passengers travelling from the Eastern part of the country to Abuja have been highjacked and passengers abducted in Inele-Eteke Ogugu new road in Kogi east Senatorial district
The two buses belonging to God Is Good (GIG) transport and Logistics company and the ABC transport company were highjacked while heading to Abuja by Kidnappers in Kogi state.
The source further discosed that GIG bus left umuahia at 7:30 am on Saturday on its way to Abuja.
GIG company it was gathered has contacted security services and they are tracking them.
Meanwhile the Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the Saturday kidnap of passengers aboard two Abuja-bound buses from the Eastern part of the country on Inele-Eteke Ogugu new road in Kogi East Senatorial district of the state.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Williams Aya (SP) made the confirmation in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday in Lokoja.
Aya who could not give the number of passengers however, confirmed that two buses were involved,
The PPRO said that the state Commissioner of Police, Bethrand Onuoha, immediately directed the Divisional Police Officer, Local Vigilantes and Hunters to comb the bushes with a view to apprehending the hoodlums and rescuing the victims.
He disclosed that Onuoha further deployed the Tactical Squad consisting of Quick Response Unit, Police Mobile Force, Counter-Terrorism Unit, as well as conventional Police personnel to the area to continue with the bush combing to ensure all victims are rescued unhurt.
Our correspondent gathered on Monday that the buses, one from GIG Motors and the other from ABC Transport heading to Abuja were intercepted by the gun-wielding hoodlums on the lonely road in Kogi state.
The victims were said to have been marched into the bush by the hoodlums leaving no traces.
According to the source, the GIG bus left Umuahia at about 7:30am on Saturday enroute Abuja adding that the GIG company said they had contacted security agencies.
Crime
Gunmen kill two royal fathers in Ekiti, another escapes by the whiskers
***Fish out killers, Oyebanji orders security agents
Tragedy has struck in Ekiti State where gunmen yet to be identified laid ambush for two first class traditional rulers and gunned them down in a gruesome manner on Monday
The unfortunate incident occured on IRELE -Oke Ako road in Ikole Local government area of Ekiti State .
The slain traditional rulers are Oba Olumojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola.
Another traditional ruler, Oba Alara of Ara Ekiti,, Oba Adebayo Fatoba escaped being killed by the whiskers
They were said to be returning from a meeting when the gunmen opened fire on them, killing two of the traditional rulers on the spot.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji who confirmed the killing of the traditional rulers in a statement ordered security agencies to immediately fish out the killers of the two traditional rulers.
In the statement signed by his Special Adviser on media and publicity, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji condemned the gruesome murder of the two traditional rulers.
The statement reads thus :
” Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has condemned Monday’s dastardly attack in Oke-Ako area in Ikole Local Government, which led to the gruesome killing of two traditional rulers; and ordered security agencies in the state to fish out the killers.
“The two traditional rulers- the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti, Oba Olatunde Samuel Olusola and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti, Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola were killed in an ambush by armed men while returning from a meeting.
“The third traditional ruler, the Alara of Ara –Ekiti, Oba Adebayo Fatoba escaped the attack.”
Oyebanji, said security agents have been despatched to the area to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
The killings were carried out barely one hour Governor Oyebanji presided over the state security council meeting in Ado-Ekiti.
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