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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Stop threatening public peace or …, IGP tells MASSOB |
on: 2-12-2015 03:22 PM
| As a result of the continuing protests of pro-Biafra agitators, Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has issued a stern warning to MASSOB and IPOB activists to stop threatening public peace or face the full weight of the law. “The warning followed the observation by the Nigeria Police Force leadership of the increasing resort to acts of brigandage by sets of misguided individuals who apparently are hiding under the cloak of Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) and Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to threaten national security and public peace in parts of South East geopolitical Zone and some other conterminous States” IGP Arase said. Speaking through a statement signed by Acting ACP Olabisi Kolawole, the IG said, “The latest manifestation of this threat is the attempt to blockade the Onitsha end of Niger Bridge on 1st December, 2015, an action that caused major hardship to innocent and law abiding motorists, and citizens. The act also occasioned serious dislocation of business activities”. “The IGP notes that the increasing resort to acts of brigandage of this nature is pointing to a clear attempt by the brains behind these protests to test the will of security agencies to restore order and guarantee internal cohesion”. “For the avoidance of doubt, the IGP further notes, the restoration and maintenance of law and public order, and protection of lives and property remain sacred and statutory Mandate of the Nigeria Police”. “This Mandate, according to him, shall be fully executed in the overriding interests of the nation and vast majority of citizens and residents of the South East geopolitical Zone”. “Consequently, the IGP has directed the mobilization and deployment of Police Mobile Force (PMF) across the country to reinforce security in the State Commands that MASSOB and IPOB are currently attempting to utilize | | |
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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / ’We are members of Eiye confraternity, not robbers,” defendants tell court |
on: 2-12-2015 03:16 PM
| An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded in prison custody two men, Elijah Adeyemi, and Adebola Obafunwa, docked over illegal possession of arms and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. At their arraignment, the accused persons denied being armed robbers, but members of an unlawful society, Eiye confraternity. “Yes, we are members of Eiye confraternity, we are not robbers, our members just drink together and have fun, just like Kegites,” the accused said. Adeyemi, 37, and Obafunwa, 27, of no fixed addresses, are facing a five- count charge bordering on illegal possession of ammunition, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and unlawful association. They both entered a not-guilty plea. The prosecutor, Insp. Simon Imhonwa, however, told the court that the accused persons committed the offences on Oct. 27, at 3.30p.m. at Oyebola St., Onipanu, Lagos. Imhonwa said the accused persons were found with 12 rounds of live cartridges without any licence. According to him, the accused were rounded up at their hideout where they had assembled to commit armed robbery. “The accused were arrested at their hideout at Onipanu, following a tip-off. “12 rounds of live cartridges were found with them. They are also members of an unlawful secret society,” Imhonwa said. He said the offences contravened Sections 36, 61, 296 and 297 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. The Chief Magistrate, Mrs Bola Osunsanmi, adjourned the case till Jan. 28 for trial. « | | |
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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Troops in pursuit of escaping terrorists in North East – Army |
on: 2-12-2015 02:50 PM
| The Nigerian Army has said that its troops are pursuing escaping terrorists and also moving to further block any incursion by the terrorists in the North East. This is contained in a statement issued by the acting army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman on Wednesday in Maiduguri. Usman said locations recently attacked by terrorists have also been reinforced and the troops were poised to contain any eventuality. He said the coming weeks would be critical in the operation geared toward destroying all known locations of the terrorists. ” As we enter the month of December, it is important to state that we have also entered a very critical part of the fight against terrorism in our country. “The Nigerian Army wishes to reiterate its total commitment and determination to the war against the Boko Haram terrorists. “Consequently, we solicit for the continued support, cooperation and understanding of all Nigerians in this regard,” the statement quoted Usman as saying. He said troops in the recent operation in Gulak recovered a Toyota Hilux, several arms and items from the insurgents. “Some of the arms include one PKM gun, one General Purpose Machine Gun, three AK-47 rifles, one Rocket Propelled Grenade tube and one Rocket Propelled Grenade bomb. “Other recoveries include one charger, seven boxes of 7.62mm link, one GP 340 Hand Held Radio, four boxes of 7.62mm X 54mm ammunition, three Anti Riot Hand Held Grenade, as well as 30 Cleaning Kits, two Packets of Artillery Primers and 97 pieces of Zela fuse.” Recall that suspected insurgents recently attacked Gulak in Adamawa and Gajigana in Borno. | | |
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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Erdogan, family’ alleged to be involved in illegal oil trade with ISIS |
on: 2-12-2015 02:34 PM
| Russia’s defence ministry on Wednesday accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his family of involvement in illegal oil trade with Islamic State jihadists, as a dispute rages over Ankara’s downing of one of Moscow’s warplanes. “The main consumer of this oil stolen from its legitimate owners Syria and Iraq is Turkey. According to available information, the highest level of the political leadership of the country, President Erdogan and his family, are involved in this criminal business,” deputy defence minister Anatoly Antonov told journalists. | | |
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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Three arraigned for allegedly molesting 17-year-old girl |
on: 2-12-2015 02:25 PM
| An Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday remanded three accused persons- Biola Akinwande, 18, Ayoola Awodile, 25, and Sodiq Oyedele, 19, docked for allegedly molesting a-17-year-old girl. The prosecutor, Cpl. Ronke Badmus, told the court that the accused persons committed the offence on Nov. 22 around 2:00 p.m. at No. 29, Oke-Atan st. Ile-Ife. Badmus stated that the accused persons conspired to commit the offence. The prosecutor added that they unlawfully had canal knowledge of the girl by using toy gun and cutlasses to threaten her. According to Badmus, the offence was contrary to Section 357 and punishable under Sections 86 and 516 (1), (2) of the Criminal Code Cap 34, Vol. 11 Laws of Osun, 2003. The accused persons denied committing the offence. Their counsel, Mr Alaba Awoseemo, pleaded for their bail in most liberal terms. Awoseemo added that the mother of the complainant was not interested in prosecuting the case. The prosecutor, however, objected to the bail application of the accused persons. Magistrate Risikat Olayemi, ordered the defence counsel to file the written application for the bail of the accused persons. The magistrate ordered the remanded of the accused persons in prison custody, and adjourned the case till Dec. 28 for hearing.
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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Anxiety as Lion escapes from Jos Wild Life Park |
on: 2-12-2015 02:18 PM
| A lion has escaped from the Jos Wild Life Park on Wednesday. According to Mr John Doy, the Acting General Manager, Plateau Toursim Corporation, the lion escaped “at about 8 a.m. while it was being fed”. Doy said that the lion, which had been caged since 1972,“ slipped through the gate of the cage when it was opened for its routine feeding”. “The animal is still within the vicinity of the Park but our fear is that the Park is not fenced. “We are struggling to recapture it, but we want members of the public to be vigilant,” he said. The acting general manager said that he had already informed all security agencies to come to the Park’s assistance. Mrs Naomi Cishak, Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), confirmed news of the escape, but said that the office had not been officially informed. “We have not been officially informed, but we are aware of the incident; that is why we have not deployed our personnel there,” she said. When contacted, the Public Relations Officer, Plateau Police Command, Mr Emmanuel Abuh, said: “We are somewhere, cannot talk to anyone”.
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Forum / Naijapals Base (Metro life) / Gary Neville named Valencia coach |
on: 2-12-2015 02:13 PM
| England coach and Manchester United legend Gary Neville has been named Valencia boss for the rest of the season, the Spanish side announced on Wednesday. “Valencia have reached an agreement with English coach Gary Neville for him to be coach of the first team until June 30, 2016,” the club said in a statement. “Neville will officially begin his work on Sunday, December 6 ahead of the Champions League match against Lyon which will take place at Mestalla on Wednesday, December 9.” Neville’s brother Phil has been at the club since the start of the season, working as an assistant to Nuno Espirito Santo before he left the club after a poor run of results on Sunday. “I am very excited and feel very proud to have received this great opportunity with Valencia,” Neville told the club’s website. “It is a huge club of immense prestige and I remember well from my time as a player the great passion and loyalty of their fans.”
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