Judiciary

Judicial Panel: Petitioner Demands ₦10 million Compensation

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A petitioner, Mrs Fatia Oseni has pleaded before the judicial panel of inquiry sitting in Ibadan to be given the sum of ₦10 million to recover the losses and damage caused by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS during her arrest on June 28, 2018.

Mrs Oseni made the plea before the Justice Badejoko Adeniji Oyo State judicial panel of inquiry.

Mrs Fatia Oseni

Mrs Fatiat  Oseni stated that she was about leaving her house for work when some people approached her and started beating her. 

The petitioner further explained that she did not know those assaulting her were police officers until she asked them why they were beating her and was told she would get to know when she got to the station.

She said the police officers asked her for the owners of the cars that were parked outside her house, and she told them that it belonged to a mechanic repairing vehicles beside her house.

The petitioner further explained that the Police officers said she was lying, accused her of selling cars to thieves and started beating her mercilessly.

Mrs Oseni said she was taken to Ikeja Lagos, where she spent 6 days before a Police officer informed her that she was at the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ikeja. 

The counsel to the petitioner, Olayinka Olusanya asked to know the number of days she spent in detention.                          

The petitioner said she spent 2 weeks in detention, and was seriously beaten and assaulted. 

The petitioner added that she was not allowed to call any member of her family, but thanks to one of the officers who offered her his phone to do so.

The counsel to the petitioner, Olayinka Olusanya asked the petitioner the major injury she suffered as a result of her arrest.          

The petitioner, Mrs Oseni replied that since the incident, she had a weak knee which had affected her ability to walk properly.

The officer in charge of legal panel,  Mrs Olufolakemi Ogundele asked the petitioner what she knew about the vehicles parked at house.

 Mrs Oseni responded that she did not know anything about the vehicle.

Consequently, the panel assured the petitioner that her case would be presented to Oyo State government for compensation.

Funmilola Obagbayegun

Lifestyle

#EndSARS: Adelabu Assists Widows of Slain Policemen

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The All Progressives Congress (APC), governorship candidate in the 2019 election in Oyo State, Chief Adebayo Adelabu has presented a cash of N400, 000 each to the widows of the five police officers killed in Ibadan during the #EndSARS protest.

Chief Adelabu made the presentation at his constituency office at Jericho area of Ibadan.

The beneficiaries included Mrs.  Feranmi Oladele , Mrs. Esther Alidu, Mrs. Bolanle Adegoke, Mrs. Peter Abegunde and Mrs. Beauty Akanmu.

The politician encouraged the widows not to worry on how to survive but should rather focus on the Almighty who can do all things.

Chief Adelabu, who was also a former deputy governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, said his father’s death when he was just four years old did not deter his vision of being great.

He also admonished the widows to see their slain husbands as heroes that fought gallantly for the nation.

The widows were all showering prayers on the philanthropist for extending hands of love to them during this period of their lives.

Abisola Oluremi

Judiciary

Police Officer Confined Me To Wheelchair – Ogun Petitioner

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A petitioner before the Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation on Police Brutality, Human Rights Violations and Extra Judicial Killings Mr. Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, has alleged the Nigeria Police officers as being responsible for his confinement to the wheel chair.
The petitioner while recounting his ordeal before the panel in Abeokuta said he was crippled by a police officer bullet at a checkpoint between Fidiwo and Alapako area of Ogun State while traveling to Ibadan in a public transport.
He said the disaster had forclose his hope of natural insemination.
Mr. Fagbemi stated that he had written to different authorities including the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, after which two police officers were sent to investigate the matter with no result.
He revealed that millions of naira have been spent on medical care.
The Panel Chairman, Justice Solomon Olugbemi while reacting to the petition stated that a letter would be written to the Ogun State Commissioner of Police to release Officers in Charge of Legal and X-Squad departments to appear with all necessary documents to give evidence.

Security

#ENDSARS: Victim Calls for Help

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A victim of Endsars protests, Ajani Toheeb, has appealed to the Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police brutality,  to order the Nigeria Police to be responsible for his hospital bill. 

In a petition against Nigeria Police Ojoo Police Station, Ibadan, Toheeb said he was hit by the Police bullet at Ohio while supplying smoked fish. 

According to him, he came from Ogbomoso to supply the fish at Ojoo, he discovered that people were running for their lives while trying to run also he was hit by the police bullet who were trying to disperse the protesters. 

The victim who came to the panel with crutches told the panel that he had spent millions of naira on surgical operation and had also been told to prepare for another one to be able to walk perfectly.

He said “Doctor told me that after removing this external metal in my leg, they would still need to do another surgical operation to remove the ones inside, I need money and have nobody to call for help.

Sunday Ogunyemi

Security

#ENDSARS: Judicial Panel of Inquiry Begins Sitting in Oyo

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Oyo State Judicial Panel of Inquiry on Police brutality has begun sitting. 

The Panel set up last year November to Receive and investigate Complaints of Police brutality and related extra judicial killings and to evaluate evidence surrounding the circumstances is headed by former Chief Judge of Oyo State, Justice Badejoko Adeniji.

Addressing the stakeholders at the sitting, Justice Adeniji urged both petitioners and respondents not to try to influence members of the Panel in any manner.

She also called on Media Organisations to desist from publishing fake news about the panel’s proceedings.

In a goodwill message, Chairman Nigeria Bar Association, Mr. Yinka Esan said the Association had talked to its members to provide free legal services to any petitioner who could not afford legal fee.

Mr. Esan urged the members of the panel to carefully examine the evidence before them.

He also appealed to Petitioners not to lie before the panel.

The will also recommend compensation and other remedial measures where appropriate.

Sunday Ogunyemi

Yoruba

Ọga Ọlọ́pa Pátápátá Ti Rọ Àwọn Ọlọ́pa Láti Padà Sẹ́nu Isẹ́ Wọn

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Ọga àgbà yányán fún ilésẹ́ ọlọ́pa orílẹ̀èdè yíì, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Muhammed Adamu ti rọ àwọn ọlọ́pa láti máse kárẹ ọkàn nídi isẹ́ tí wọ́n yàn láayo.

Ó sọ̀rọ̀ yíì lásìkò tó ńbá àwọn òsìsẹ́ ọlọ́pa nípinlẹ̀ Ògùn sọ̀rọ̀ lólú ilésẹ́ náà eléwéran nílu Abẹokuta lásìkò àbẹ̀wò rẹ̀ sáwọn ìpínlẹ̀ ìwọ̀-oorùn orílẹ̀èdè yíì.

Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Adamu sàlàyé pé, àbẹ̀wò náà wáyé láti se kóríyá fáwọn òsìsẹ́ ọlọ́pa, lẹ́yìn tí wọ́n pàdánù ọ̀pọ̀ ǹkan lákokò rògbòdìyàn Endsars.

Ó sàlàyé pé ìfẹ̀húnúhàn ọ̀hún kise láti fòpin sí ikọ̀ Sars nìkan, àmọ́ ìgbìyànjú láti dojú ètò ìsèjọba dee, kò sài wá gbóríyìn f’áwọn ọlọ́pa fún bí wọ́n tise fọmọnìyàn se nípa bíbu ọlá fún ẹ̀tọ́ àwọn aráalu.

Ọgbẹni Adamu ẹnitó pé fún ìgbésẹ̀ kíakía tako ìròyìn òofegè èyí tó ní pé òsokùnfà nigudu lákokò ìfẹ̀húnúhàn #EndSARS.

Sáajú alákoso fún ilésẹ́ ọlọ́pa nípinlẹ̀ Ògùn, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Edward Ajogun sọpé àwọn òsìsẹ́ ọlọ́pa nípinlẹ̀ Ògùn ti padà sẹ́nu isẹ́ kówá wọn.

Wale Oluokun/Elizabeth Idogbe

News Analysis

Coping In Periods Of Uncertainty And Chaos

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2020 has been a peculiar year as it witnessed quite a number of telling events.

Early in the year, the coronavirus pandemic, which began in China spread into the country as it did to other nations worldwide affecting the socio-economic well-being of people. 

There is the consensus that with COVID-19, the world is not likely to be the same as a result of its ripple effects on the global economy.

Nigeria was just coming out of over five months lockdown when it was rocked by #EndSARS protests last month over brutality by some personnel of the now disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS.

The peaceful protests took another dimension when hoodlums hijacked it, leading to widespread arson, looting and murder, thus creating panic over security of lives and property. 

These events coupled with attendant economic challenges occasioned by the fuel price and electricity tariff hike, are bound to induce stress, or increase its level.

During the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, people developed headache, insomnia, change in mood and hypertension from worries and fear.

All these have the potential to pitch people into mental disorder.

It is estimated that twenty to thirty percent of Nigerians are believed to suffer from various mental disorders, this is a significant number considering an estimated population of over two hundred million people.

Experts are of the opinion that common mental disorders such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse related ailments, will disable more people compared to complications arising from AIDS, heart disease, accidents, and war combined.

Besides the current statistics, recent suicidal episodes in the country warrant a rethink on general attitudes to mental health.

As economic instability bites harder in the country, it is pertinent to also look at its effect on people’s mental health. 

The economic hardship, uncertainties and paranoia created by COVID-19 can be crippling for those that suffer from anxiety disorder.

Preventive measures are therefore crucial in mitigating the impact of the mental health challenge.

As a protective step, it is vital that those suffering from anxiety disorders pay close attention to their own mental and psychological well-being.

Spiritual therapy is also valuable in this regard, people confronted with mental health disorder should be close to God, go for counselling from religious leaders on issues troubling them.

Relaxation can equally have a good effect, this could involve taking time off work, going on vacations and listening to music.

On its part, government must intensify efforts in creating a conducive economic atmosphere by providing jobs, escalate current poverty alleviation programmes to reduce crimes and chaos.

It is important for government to avoid policies that the masses view as potential catalyst for hardship and emotional trauma, thereby increasing worry and tension.

Above all, government should fulfil the promise made to support those who lost their property during the #EndSARS protest to restore their hope.

The present fuel increase and electricity tariff hike have created economic trauma for many Nigerians, it therefore behooves government to come up with palliatives like tax reduction for income earners and support funds for artisans and people in the informal sector to enable them cope with tensions associated with the unbearable high cost of living in the country.

Olukemi Akintunde

Lifestyle

There’s a disconnect between the people and government – Osun Youths

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Youth and major stakeholders in Osun State have identified a disconnect between citizens and governments as a major factor responsible for incessant public unrest in the country.

The stakeholders also noted that the harsh economic situation in the country must be mitigated to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

This was the aggregate opinion of the people during the #EndSARS Aftermath Stakeholders’ Engagement put together by Osun State government to chart a way forward.

Correspondent, Adenitan Akinola completes the story.

Adenitan Akinola

Judiciary

#EndSARS: Osun Panel Chairman Assures Justice for All Petitions

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The Osun State panel of Inquiry investigating police brutality has charged the media covering its proceedings not to further fuel ember of disunity between the Police and public.

Chairman of the Panel, Retired Justice Akin Oladimeji gave the charge at the inaugural sitting of the panel in Osogbo.

Retired Justice Oladimeji noted that the police would always remain an indispensable institution in any modern society no matter how bad the situation is.

He cautioned counsels against what he described as unwarranted and frivolous applications for adjournments insisting that any application for adjournments would only be granted in compelling circumstances considering the fact that the panel has only 6 months to conclude its mandate.

The Retired Jurist was particular about the female gender as he appealed to them to come out of their shell and present petitions.

The panel Chairman who noted that members of his team were not angels, that sees the heart of a man, charged all petitioners to present their cases truthfully and with the required facts.

Justice Oladimeji promised that the panel would do nothing but justice to all the petitions brought before it.

Shortly after the inaugural speech, the panel went straight to attend to petitions already submitted before it.

The petitioners who alleged varying Degrees of brutality from maiming to outright killing asked the panel for hundreds of millions of Naira as compensation for damages they suffered in the hands of the defunct Police Special Anti Robbery Squad.

However, the Commissioner of police who was the defendants in all the cases was neither represented by any of his men or a Lawyer.

On the sideline of the proceedings, one of the counsels, Mr Fatai Ajani told Radio Nigeria that the chairman of the panel was a man of impeccable character and would do justice to the petitions.

So far, only six petitions have been presented to the panel.

Its sittings will hold on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Adenitan Akionla

Security

#ENDSARS: Oyo Gov. Inaugurates Judicial Committee

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has inaugurated an 11- man judicial panel of inquiry to investigate human right violation, police brutality and extra judicial killings following the ENDSARS protests in line with federal directives.

Inaugurating the panel at the executive council chambers of the Governor’s office, Ibadan, Governor Makinde said the delay in the composition of the panel was to ensure quality representation and clarity of cases the panel would handle.

Governor Makinde explained that about 50 petitions had been received and urged residents who might have issues of human right violation and police brutality to seek redress with the panel.

The governor added that cases of those killed during the ENDSARS protests including police officers would be thoroughly investigated and perpetrators will be brought to book .

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Governor Makinde equally enjoined the panel to be fair and objective for justice and equity to prevail on the task ahead. 

Speaking on a bill to regulate social media, Governor Makinde noted that South West Governors at a recent meeting held in Lagos didn’t vote in favour of a clampdown on social media but agreed that the current cyber crime act should deal with issues in that regard.

In a remark, the state commissioner for Justice, Professor Oyelowo Oyewo, assured the citizen of Oyo state that the Judicial Panel of Inquiry would discharge its mandate accordingly.

The panel comprises Hon. Justice Badejoko Adeniji (chairman), Prof John Akintayo, Mrs. Wunmi Odutayo, Nasir Sulaiman, Ms. Mary Kolawole, Babatunde Oduyoye, Mrs. Mariam Badmus, Ms. O Akintayo, Falowo Saheed, Agbeja Adebobola and Mrs. Olufolakemi Ogundele (Secretary)

Iyabo Adebisi

Yoruba

Gómìnà Seyi Makinde Sèlérí Láti Mú Inú Ẹbí Àwọn Ọlọ́pa Tíwọ́n Sekúpa Nínú Ìfẹ̀húnúhàn Dùn

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Gómìnà ìpínlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́, Onímọ̀ẹ̀rọ Seyi Makinde ti sèlérí pé òun yóò ridájú pé òun dun ẹbí àwọn ọlọ́pa tíwọ́n sekúpa lákokò ìfẹ̀húnúhàn fífòpinsí ikọ̀ SARS, nínú tóun yóò sì sàtúnse sáwọn ilé-isẹ́ ọlọ́pa tíwọ́n bà jẹ́.

Níbi ìpàdé àláfìa kan tí Gómìnà se pẹ̀láwọn ọ̀gá àgbà ilé-isẹ́ ọlọ́pa ìpínlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́ tó wáyé lólúlesẹ́ náà, ládugbò Ẹlẹ́yẹlé nílu ìbàdàn, ló ti fọwọ́ ìdánilójú náà sọ̀yà.

Nígbà tón se ìbánikẹ́dùn pẹ̀láwọn ọ̀gá ọlọ́pa náà lórí ikú àwọn òsìsẹ́ wọn tólọ, Gómìnà Makinde wá rọ̀wọ́n láti gbàgbé gbogbo àwọn ǹkan tóti sẹlẹ̀ ní ǹkanbi ọ̀sẹ̀ diẹ sẹ́yìn.

Kò sài tún bèèrè fún ìfọwọ́sowọ́pọ̀ àwọn ọlọ́pa ọ̀hún pẹ̀lú ètò ìsèjọba rẹ̀, tófimọ́ wọn èèyàn min tọ́rọ̀kan lọ́nà àti jẹ́ káwọn èèyàn máà ní nígbàgbọ́ nínú wọn lákokò tíwà bá ń fẹsẹ òfin àti ìlànà múlẹ̀ láwùjọ.

Sáájú nínú ọ̀rọ̀ t’ígbákejì ọ̀gá àgbà pátápátá fọ́rọ̀ ọlọ́pa, tó wà fẹ́kùn ìwọ̀óòrùn gúsù, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Lẹyẹ Oyebade, késáwọn òsìsẹ́ abẹ́ rẹ̀ nípinlẹ̀ yíì láti sisẹ́ lórí ọ̀rọ̀ tí Gómìnà sọ, kíwọ́n sì ridájú pé àláfìa jọba yíká.

Nínú ọ̀rọ̀ tiwọn náà, alákoko fọ́rọ̀ ọlọ́pa nípinlẹ̀ Ọ̀yọ́, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Joe Enwonwu àtọ̀gágun àgbà Adesọji ọ̀wọ́ kejì dìjọ rọ àwọn òsìsẹ́ ọlọ́pa láti máà sisẹ́ wọn níbamu pẹ̀lú àsẹ ọ̀gá àgbà pátápátá fọ́rọ̀ ọlọ́pa nílẹ̀ yíì, Ọ̀gbẹ́ni Muhammed Adamu.

Iyabo Adebisi/Folakemi Wojuade    

Crime

Operation Burst, Vigilantes Collaborate On Return Of Peace To Iseyin

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The synergy between the Operation Burst team and other local security groups in Iseyin has been described as robust and responsible for the return of normalcy to socioeconomic life in the area.

Commander, Vigilante Group of Nigeria in Iseyin, Ms Comfort Adesola who said this while giving an update on post-#EndSARS protest noted that the Operation Burst team they have been working with had conducted themselves well, even as more looted items were voluntarily returned.

Three more motorcycles were returned today apart from sundry items recovered from different parts of the town.

However, a shooting incident by suspected hoodlums which occurred Tuesday at Ado Awaye near Iseyin almost reversed the peace being restored to the area.

Reacting to the shooting of two young herders who are have now being hospitalized, former chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders in Oyo state, Alh Yakubu Bello said the act was provocative and called on Governor Seyi Makinde to prevail on those trying to foment ethnic trouble.

Kayode Oguntona

Judiciary

Ogun “EndSARS” Investigation Panel to Sit 3 Times A Week

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The Ogun State Judicial Panel of Investigation set up to investigate the complaints and petitions of victims of police brutality and abuse of human rights by security operatives have received twenty petitions within two weeks of its inauguration.

Chairman of the panel, Retired Justice Solomon Olugbemi who made this known in Abeokuta after a meeting with the panel members said the siting would be transparent and open. 

Retired Justice Olugbemi pointed out that the media stations would be invited to witness and cover the sittings.

The chairman who explained that the maiden sitting of the panel would commence on Thursday November five, adding that the panel sitting days would be Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning from ten o’clock in the morning at the Magistrate Court One lsabo, Abeokuta.

Justice Olugbemi called on members of the public who have complaints to send in their petitions to the secretary of the panel or send an email via “endsarsjudiciapanel@ogunstate gov.ng”.

Olatunji Idowu

Crime

#EndSARS Protests: Ondo Police Arrests Looters And Arsonists

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The Ondo State Police Command says two policemen and one civilian were killed during last week’s violence that engulfed the state amidst #EndSARS protest.

The state Commissioner of Police, Bolaji Salami, who confirmed this in Akure, while parading eighteen suspected looters and arsonists, explained that the two policemen were killed in Ore and Ondo town.

Mr Salami said the victim in Ore was mobbed while the policeman in Ondo was killed and burnt inside his car.

He said the civilian casualty was one of the three-man gang that attempted to rob a new generation bank in Ondo town.

Leke Adegbite

Security

We will restore peace in the country – Nigeria Police

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The Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-West, Mr Adeleye Oyebade, says the Nigeria Police will adopt new strategies towards restoring peace across the country.

Mr Oyebade who made this known at a peace consolidation meeting of stakeholders held at the Arcade Ground, Oke Mosan, Abeokuta, expressed the readiness of the Nigeria Police to reform and restructure the police for effective service delivery.

Our Correspondent, Bolanle Adesida has the details.

He explained that the Nigeria Police was taking proactive steps towards ensuring total reform to meet international best practices.

While pointing out that community policing would address some of the challenges confronting the youths in the country, Mr Oyebade said as the lead agency in internal security, the Nigeria Police would continue to work with other security agencies towards protecting security of lives and property in the country.

Also speaking, the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun who attributed the spread of fake news as part of factors responsible for the uprising during the #EndSARS protest, advised Nigerians to be circumspect on what they share on social media.

Governor Dapo Abiodun (r) and the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of South-West, Mr Adeleye Oyebade at the event

While maintaining that the state would not be conducive for anyone with criminal intentions, Governor Abiodun said his administration would continue to encourage and support the police to be effective and professional towards promoting peace and security.

In a remark, the speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, OGHA, Prince Olakunle Oluomo urged the state governor to inaugurate members of Ogun State Sports Commission and energize Ogun State Sports funds towards engaging the youths in sporting activities.

Bolanle Adesida

Security

#EndSARS- OHIS losses equipment worth millions of Naira

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As private and public organizations are counting their losses of invasion of hoodlums who are in search of COVID-19 palliative, the Osun State Health Insurance Scheme (OHIS) have declared that N120million worth drugs and office equipment were damaged and looted in the Saturday invasion. 

Addressing journalists in Osogbo, the Executive Secretary of the Osun Health Insurance Scheme, Dr. Adeniyi Ogini said announced that N77.7 million worth of drugs and office equipment were carted away while N42.3 million drugs and office equipment were damaged by the hoodlums. 

Dr. Ogini said the vandalized and carted away equipment included electronics, ICT equipment, office furniture and medicines at the agency head office in Osogbo. 

He noted that some heavy-duty and luxurious vehicles which moved in and out of the complex on Friday, 23rd October could make the attackers speculate that the warehouse must contain some COVID  19 palliatives.

Dr. Ogini hinted that they stormed the complex with all manner of weapons and tools with which they gained entranced to the highly fortified complex.

The OHIS boss urged those with any of the agency materials or drug to heed the governor’s amnesty and return them to the office or palace near them.

Adenitan Akinola

Education

#EndSARS: Academic activities resume in Oyo State

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Students and Teachers have resumed for academic activities in line with the directive of Oyo State Government that schools should reopen today.

Some of the schools visited in Ibadan include boys high school, Oke Bola, Emmanuel Alayande School of Science, Oke- bola Comprehensive High School, St. Theresa’s College, Oke -Ado, St. Paul’s Group of Schools, and Ibadan Mighty Miracle College.

Speaking with Radio Nigeria, the principal, Ibadan Boys High School, Dr. Rasheed Fasasi and Assistant Headmaster at St. Paul’s Group of School, Mrs. Obi Akinsanmi said they were happy with the turn out of the students and the pupils.

Some of the students expressed joy for the reopening of schools by the state government hoping that academic activities would begin in full capacity.

Olufunmilayo Obagbayegun

Crime News

#ENDSARS: CAC President Calls for Peace

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President, Christ Apostolic Church, Pastor Henry Ojo has called on Youths in the country to end siege they are laying on the country

Pastor Ojo made the appeal in Ibadan while commenting on the effects of the protest by some youths in the country

The CAC President who commended the youths for waking up the nation’s leaders to their responsibilities urged them to embrace dialogue for their efforts to yield positive results.

Pastor Ojo frowned at killing and looting emanated from the peaceful protest urged them to prioritize peace while defending their right.

The Cleric condoled the family of those who lost their lives and also sympathised with those who lost property during the protest calling on those who are perpetrating the evil act to stop.

He also called on Nigerians to come together and prayed for the progress of the nati

News

#ENDSARS: Oyo Pensioners Appeal to Youths to Sheath Sword

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Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Oyo State Council has appealed to the nation’s youth to sheath their swords and allow dialogue to prevail in their demands of finding a lasting solution to police brutality.

The Union said this in a statement issued in Ibadan by the state Acting Chairman, Alhaji Abolade Isiaka and state Secretary, Mr Olusegun Abatan.

According to the statement, the youth should refrain from vandalizing properties as this could equally create unemployment for the masses.

The pensioners advised the youths not to allow themselves to be used as instruments of destruction.

The Union commended Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State for the way and manner he had been handling the #ENDSARS protests in the state.

PR/Olaolu Fawole

Security

Gov. Makinde Appeals to #ENDSARS Protesters to Sheath Sword

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Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has again appealed to

#ENDSARS protesting youths to sheath their sword and allowed government to work on their requests.

He stated this in Ibadan while addressing the protesters who were bent on razing Testing Ground Police station, Idi-Ape, Ibadan.

Addressing the angry youths, Governor Makinde sued for peace and appealed strongly to them with a promise that the government would look into their requests.

Governor Makinde explained that his administration had opened a register in Ibadan North East Local Government to register their grievances on the cases of police brutality to the local government.

He said government also had created email for lodging report about police excesses.

The governor assured the protesters that he would meet with the state Commissioner of Police, Joe  Nwachukwu to ensure police officers were taken off the road and necessary security measures put in place for the safety of all.

Iyabo Adebisi

Security

#ENDSARS: Reported Cases of Gunshots in Iwo Road

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Many parts of Ibadan metropolis today experienced a peaceful atmosphere after days of demonstrations by #ENDSARS Protesters.

Radio Nigeria correspondents, who went round the metropolis, report that commercial activities had been restored at Apata, Odo-Ona and Challenge.

Human and vehicular movements were going unhindered as people stood in groups, recalling their experiences in the last few days. 

However, the situation is different at Iwo Road area of Ibadan as there were reported cases of sporadic gunshots.

A witness, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, said though he could not ascertain the cause of the gunshots, alleged that officers of Nigeria Police Force, Agodi Area Command, Iwo Road Testing Ground had engaged some hoodlums in a gun duel.

The witness alleged that the unfortunate incident led to the death of some police officers and some civilians.

Radio Nigeria also observed that panic had enveloped traders at Agodi Gate, Ibadan on the fear that the unrest at Iwo Road could spread to the area.

Also, Officers at Agodi Gate Police Station have deserted the station, leaving the doors open.

Fawole/Adelowo

Security

#ENDSARS: Gov. Abiodun Commiserates with Families of Victims

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Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commiserated with the families of those who lost their loved ones and property in the #ENDSARS violence in different parts of the country. 

In a statement in Abeokuta, the Governor described the deaths and arson as unfortunate and urged management of public and private hospitals to treat all in need of medical attention brought to their facilities.

While pointing out that stringent measures could be announced should acts of breach of public safety and security continue, Governor Abiodun urged security agents to exercise caution in dealing with the #ENDSARS protesters to avoid further loss of lives and property.

He acknowledged the right of the people to protest but regretted that blockade of highways and other roads, destruction of public and private property, and unfortunate loss of lives were clear deviations from the original intention of the protest.

He called on the security team to continue to patrol the major streets towards ensuring peace, and urged the people of the state to report all acts of molestation, breaches of peace or extortion by calling 112.

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NSCDC Urges #ENDSARS Protesters to Shun Violent Actions

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Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has called on the protesters across the state to obey constituted authorities and shun any act of violence when expresses their grievances.

This is contained in a statement in Ibadan by NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Mr Oluwole Olusegun.

The statement notes that NSCDC Commandant in Oyo State, Mr Iskilu Akinsanya, made the call with officers and men of the command on ways to protect public properties and loves of the people during the period.

Mr Iskilu said all the units of the corps, including peace and Conflict Resolution unit desk officers, Agro Rangers and intelligent officers should comport themselves on the field following directive from NSCDC Commandant  General, Abdulahi Gana Mohammadu on the need to protect critical infrastructure across the state.

In view of this, the commandant noted that the command had deployed personnel with other sister agencies  to ensure peaceful and calm protest and as well as crime free society.

Mr Iskilu reiterated Command’s resolve to protect innocent protesters as well as  lives and properties of other citizens of Nigerian, irrespective of who they are and where they are from.

He called on the ENDSARS protesters not to allow disgruntled elements to cause untold hardship on people.

 The NSCDC commandant warned members of the public to desist from any act of violence and stop attack on Security agents or their formations as they were all fighting for the same goal.

Commandant Akinsanya therefore prayed would give families, who had lost loved ones in this period, the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

Rasheeda Makinde

Security

#ENDSARS: Irate Youths Extorting Motorists in Ogun

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#ENDSARS protest in Ogun State has taken another dimension with the commencement of extortion of motorists by the irate youths.

The extortion dimension commenced with blockage of some parts of the Abeokuta metropolis by the youths.

Some of the areas where the youths are extorting the public include Adatan, Oke Ilewo, Ijehun Titun, Asero and Obantoko.

The youths were collecting amount ranging from five hundred and one thousand naira before allowing passage.

They were also destroying vehicles of those who failed to give them money.

Speaking with the Radio Nigeria on the development, Ogun Police Command spokesman Mr. Abimbola Oyeyemi said their personnel were withdrawn due to various attacks by the protesters. 

He appealed to parents and traditional rulers to prevail on the their wards to stop the destructions as no one could profit from the current situation.

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Security

#EndSARS: Gov. Akeredolu Inaugurates Judicial Panel of Inquiry

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Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, has inaugurated a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to look into the allegation of illegal activities of the officers of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) in the state.

Members of the Panel include; Rtd Judge, Ex-Police Commissioner, Activists, #EndSars Advocate and others.

Hon. Justice Salisu Adesola Sidiq (Rtd) Rtd. High Court Judge is the Chairman while Mr. Lanre Amuda is the Secretary of the Panel.

Other members of the Panel include; Mrs. Banke Oloba, Ifeanyi Odili , Mr. Samuel Adetuyi, Mr. Oluyemi Fasipe, Mr. Leo Ologun and Sunday Oyewole.

The Panel, according to the Governor, is expected to receive and investigate complaints of police brutality or related extra-judicial killings by the police in the State and also evaluate evidence and draw conclusions on validity of complains.

Governor Akeredolu stressed that the Panel is to also recommend compensation and other remedial measures, and carry out any other assignment that may be deemed necessary.

He advised the #Endsars campaigners on the street to be wary of the incursion of thugs and other elements who are bent on hijacking the protest to unleash violence on the people and cause unrest.

While stating that the Panel has six months to submit its report, Governor Akeredolu expressed hope that the findings of the panel will assist the State to find lasting solutions to the perennial crises of confidence between the Police and the citizenry.

He admonished parents, guardians and all responsible citizens to take charge and advise their children to desist from perpetrating acts which may deepen the precarious situation.

Governor Akeredolu said” The Government, under our leadership, will not permit any person or a group of persons to compound the already tense situation under any nebulous guise.“

“The membership of the panel reflects the determination of the Government to tackle the problem comprehensively. The careful selection of activists and security experts of proven integrity underscores the seriousness of the Government.

“We enjoin members who have useful information on the untoward activities of the disbanded security outfit SARS in particular and other security apparatus to avail themselves of this opportunity and submit memoranda to the panel.

“We should also encourage anyone who has had unpleasant encounters with officers and men of the defunct unit to file complaints before the Panel.

Speaking on behalf of members of Panel, the chairman, Hon. Justice Salisu Adesola Sidiq (Rtd) assured that members of the Panel will do more than their ability.

He said the constitution of the panel was a clarion call to serve and ensure that the society is better, saying the Panel will discharge its duty in fairness and commitment to ensure that peace is returned to the land.

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