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Oworonshoki Demolition: A Day After Freedom, Sowore Vows To Take Bold Step Against Security Operatives Involved

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has vowed to enter Lagos State to protest against the ongoing illegal demolitions in the Oworonshoki area, despite threats from the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh.

Sowore made this known on his social media handles shortly after he was granted bail in Abuja on Monday alongside Nnamdi Kanu’s Special Counsel, Aloy Ejimakor; Kanu’s younger brother, Prince Emmanuel Kanu; and 11 other protesters.

“We go again. A government that cannot build homes for the people must never be allowed to demolish the only shelter they have.”

They had been arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force during the #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protest held in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, last week.

Sowore stated that they had just been released from what he described as illegal, unjust, and inhumane detention by the Bola Tinubu administration, allegedly orchestrated by the “illegal” Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

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According to him, he was scheduled to travel to Lagos for a protest and was checking for available flights.

They (the police) can warn themselves; they can’t warn me. You can’t warn me about my rights. They are the ones who need to be reminded of their responsibilities. It won’t stop me. It’s not the first time those paid to protect citizens have acted irresponsibly by warning people not to exercise their rights,” he said.

Speaking further, Sowore faulted the police for taking it upon themselves to enforce court orders, describing the action as unlawful.

“I’m not a lawyer, but I know that when a court gives an order and it’s violated, you return to the same court to report the violation. It’s not the job of the police to enforce court orders, especially when they have a vested interest. Even if they don’t, a court order must first be properly served.The order in question stated that it should be served by Friday, but it was never served on us,” he said.

Sowore argued that even if the order had been served, the courts recognise limits to such restrictions when fundamental human rights are involved.

He also accused the police of consistently targeting him since the early 1990s, stating that some of the officers who once attacked him are now struggling to receive their retirement benefits.

However, the Lagos State government has, on Tuesday, through its Attorney General, dismissed the reports that the state government violated court order commanding restraint on the demolitions carried out.

The State Attorney General, Justice Lawal Pedro(SAN) described the allegation as “false and unfair.”

Speaking with journalists on Tuesday, Pedro insisted that no agency of the state government had served any court order before the latest phase of the demolition exercise.

He said contrary to reports, the operation did not violate any restraining order obtained by residents.

“As of today, I am aware of the court order they are referring to. However, before the demolition they are complaining about, no government agency had been served. I believe the order was endorsed on Friday, October 24, 2025, the same day the demolition took place.”

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Group warns Kwankwaso Against Using Social Media Handlers To undermine security and public order in Kano .

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The Kano Peace Coalition Group, has uncovered a report on how the Leader of Kwankwasiyya Movement, Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, allegedly manipulate Youth groups to create uncertainty and chaos in the ancient City of Kano.

The State Coordinator of the Group, Datti Datti Tukur, said in a release, Tuesday, that the Youth’s who are members of Kwankwasiyya Movement from the branches of the Social Media, have recently taken on their accounts attacking prominent political figures including the state Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Abdullahi U GANDUJE and anyone that disagrees with his self serving political philosophy.
The group specifically singled out a case in which the Kwankwasiyya handlers degnirated the personality of Gov Yusuf depicting him in female attires wearing makeup.

Datti further added that, One of the characters involved in these atrocities was Abba Ibrahim Hussain aka Aiha, a notorious cyber stalker allegedly on the payroll of KWANKWASO.

“Available record shows that Hussain has been charged to a Magistrate Court 47 Zungeru Road, and reminded in Prison on 23 February 2026 for the offences of Cyber Bullying, Stalking and inciting public disturbances” by the DSS kano command.

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Similarly the Group also cited a case of one Abdulmajid Danbilki Kwamanda who was cautioned in the past by the security operatives for allegedly being used by Kwankwaso to denigrate the character of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf and creat tension in the state.

The group further added that “Despite clear facts against him, Danbilki was neither detained nor harassed by the security Agency”.

They said, reports available to them, also identified one Samir Sani Hanga, Son of the Senator representing Kano Central, Sani Hanga, who was also accused of Cyber Bullying and Staking but cautioned by the security to desist from such criminal behavior in the presence of his father.

“Investigation also uncovered the involvement of one Abdullahi Aminu Warkal, another Kwankwasiyya social media handler who was alleged to have been harassed by the Security operatives.

“Report however indicated that Warkal was invited by the security agency to explain how he defrauded the government of N10 Million.

The Coordinator, appealed to Amnesty International who was said to have issued a statement alleging harassment of Political opponents in Kano to verify every claim with the spirit of fairness and professionalism before taking stand to avoid compromising the group’s reputation and credibility.

“That as a respected INGO, Amnesty International should not allow itself to be compromised by anybody but including KWANKWASO.”
The need to investigate and verify claims before rushing to the press is sacrosanct and complementary to the efforts of security agencies towards eradicating the menace of cyber bullying and disrespect for constituted authority.

He said, “Kano is a respected State with People of dignity, integrity and religious consciousness. No one will be happy to see some misguided individuals sponsored to disrespect elders and leaders. The Amnesty International should look at the issues of cyber bullying, stalking and incitement that clearly violates the law.

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President Tinubu Decorates Disu as New IGP

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has decorated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, with his new rank at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

The decoration took place during the swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday and attended by top government officials and some family members of the new acting IGP.

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With the swearing-in, the Acting IGP, Disu becomes Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police.

His appointment follows the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

The Presidency linked Egbetokun’s resignation to pressing family considerations.

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BREAKING: DSS Stalls Own Case Against El-Rufai, Claims Ex-Governor Not in Their Custody

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By Yusuf Danjuma Yunusa

A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the scheduled arraignment of Nasir el-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna State, until April 23.

Mr. el-Rufai is facing a three-count charge brought by the Department of State Services (DSS) related to the alleged unlawful interception of a telephone conversation. The charges stem from comments the former governor made during a television interview.

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The court had initially set Wednesday, February 25, for his arraignment. However, during Wednesday’s proceedings, Mr. el-Rufai was not produced in court.

Oluwole Aladedoyin, counsel for the prosecution, informed the court that the former governor is currently being detained by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in connection with a separate matter.

“Unfortunately, the defendant is with the ICPC, and I do not know how far the investigation with the ICPC has gone,” Mr. Aladedoyin explained to the court.

The charges against the former governor pertain to an alleged breach of the Cybercrimes Act.

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