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IIP-SARS: Woman Testifies How Her 21-Year-Old Son Was Killed By SARS

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Inspector General Of Police

 

From Alhasan Bala,Abuja

 

–As family seeks N1b compensation, prosecution of errant officers

 

A complainant at the Independent Investigative Panel on human rights violations by defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other units of the Nigerian Police on Tuesday testified how her 21-year-old son, Daniel Agori was shot dead by officers of IGP’s Monitoring unit at Alor, Ikwere, Rivers state on May 10, 2019.

 

The complainant, Mrs. Victoria Agori, and the mother of the late Daniel told the 11-Member panel chaired by Justice Suleiman Galadima that SP Justina Adaka was assisted by his colleague, Yusuf to kill her son extra-judicially at Alo Police station in Ikwere, Rivers state.

 

According to Mrs. Agori who was examined by her counsel, Abiodun Olutakunbi Esq., the Police personnel who allegedly shot Daniel never made any inquiry into allegations of kidnapping and rape of a 90-year-old woman which she noted was leveled against the victim posthumously.

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Visibly becoming emotional while recalling fond memories of her deceased son whom she noted was a hair stylist and good footballer, she disclosed to the panel that one of her daughters, Felicia Agori connived with her Police boyfriend, Victor Nelson to invade the family house.

 

The crux of the matter between Daniel and Felicia, according to her borders on petty arguments about the latter’s Police boyfriend.

 

Continuing, she alleged that her family house was invaded by some Members of the IGP’s Monitoring Unit, including SP Justine Adaka, DSP Yusuf Bello, Victor NELSON, and Musa who are now respondents at the panel, which led to the death of Daniel and torture of her other son, David.

 

She informed the panel that the said respondents upon invading the family house in the absence of her husband shot sporadically around her house and carted away valuables including N200,000 cash, shoes, and dried fish among several other items.

 

She stated that before removing the said valuables, one of the alleged erring Police Officers forcefully exposed her private part and inserted his gun at intervals while labeling her and her deceased son’s kidnappers.

 

Prior to the above inhuman and degrading treatment allegedly perpetrated against her by the Police, she told the panel that one of the Policemen who invaded her home also used her pounding pestle and mortar to beat her severally.

 

Asked what she wants the panel to do for her, the visibly traumatized woman said all she wanted is justice for her late son and her family.

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Specifically, she prayed the panel to ensure that the Police Officers allegedly involved in the matter are arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

 

She asked that the Police be compelled to release the corpse of her deceased son to her family for proper burial.

 

In addition, she pleaded to the panel to order that her family be compensated with the sum of N1 billion naira for the alleged killing of her son by the Police and for other human rights violations suffered by the family in these circumstances.

 

Answering questions on the whereabouts of her daughter, Felicia Agori who allegedly brought the Police to deal with her brother, Daniel (now deceased), the complainant said she does not know.

 

Although, she conceded that through some anonymous phone calls, she gathered that Felicia might be with one of the alleged Police culprits, her boyfriend, Victor Nelson.

 

She added that Felicia is reportedly regretting her role in the death of her brother, Daniel as according to her, she only involved her Police boyfriend, Nelson, to warn her brother not knowing that he would be killed in the process by the Police.

 

According to a narration, allegedly made by the mentioned Police Officers, and presented by the complainant, the Officers have since apologized for their action saying that they made a mistake in killing Daniel.

 

Police lawyer, James Idachaba Esq. while cross-examining the complainant inquired why Felicia was not listed among the Respondents in the petition.

 

The complainant said that she is afraid that Felicia may not have the courage to appear considering her role in the death of the young man.

 

In a statement by Assitant Director Public Affairs National Human Rights Commission Fatimah Agwai Muhammad said the panel adjourned the matter to January 26, 2021, for Rivers state Public Relations Officer to appear before it and explain the action taken by the Police in the state over the complaint which they were said to have received.

 

 

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Sultan Muhammad Saad Abubakar

 

Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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