Na hunger we de use play with this thriving madness in the NW


All this Security council meetings, do they just discuss Natgeowild over juice or what the heck!

Source: How Police Killed Over 100 in Abia Tagged Unknown Gunmen; Relatives Cry for Justice.

Contrary to the claim by Abia State Police Command, the eight boys its men killed were not members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Eastern Security Network (ESN), eyewitnesses, investigations and parents accounts revealed.

After the Saturday (May 29) evening attack by unknown gunmen on SCID, the Abia State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Geoffrey Ogbonna, on Sunday, paraded eight corpses he claimed were bodies of the IPOB/ESN members killed by his men during a gun duel.

He said the attackers stormed the police formation at about 6pm on Saturday, shooting arbitrarily, leading to the death of two inspectors of police.

“Reinforcement from the command headquarters added to the fierce engagement with men on the ground saw eight of the hoodlums neutralised and killed,” the PPRO told newsmen during the press briefing.

However, an investigation by The Realm News and accounts from multiple sources including the parents of some of the victims indicted the police for extrajudicial killing.

“They were boys the military forcefully abducted from their homes and on the streets few hours after the attack on SCID Umuagu, Umuahia, and handed over to the police for proper investigation,” an eye-witness who identified himself as Mr Uche said. He said on the day of the attack on SCID, the boys, numbering 50, wearing all sort of charms and half nude invaded the police formation and chased the officers away.

“On sighting them, the police officers on duty abandoned their duty posts and weapons and fled the police station from all corners.

“They operated freely for about 15 minutes and even encouraged people to snap and video them,” he said.

He added, “they did not take anything from the police station. They only burnt it down and killed one of their members for stealing money from the police front desk. The police never engaged them in any shootout.”

Another eyewitness, a trader at Ubani market, who identified himself as Ogechuhwu, corroborated the account of Mr Uche. He said people wanted to run away when the gunmen started shooting but they (gunmen) encouraged them to remain calm.

“They moved to and fro the road severally and after a while, they stopped a Toyota Hilux pickup van and told the driver where to go and recover his van.

“Except for one of their members they killed for flouting their law, the rest boarded the Hilux van and zoomed off en route Umuahia main town. There was no exchange of gunfire between them and the police,” he said.

Reliving the incident that led to the extrajudicial killing of his son Mr Obinna Ejekwu and his younger sister’s son Mr Onyebuchi Amadi by the police to The Realm News crew who visited his plot 5 Rivers lane Ugwunchara resident, the inconsolable bereaved father Mr Nicholas Ejekwu, 69, said thus:

“I was in front of my compound when we started hearing gunshots. People ran towards our house and stayed here for safety. After the shooting stopped, some soldiers came in the direction of our house. When those taking refuge at the front of the house saw the soldiers, they began running away via our backyard.

“The soldiers asked what I was doing outside and I told them that this is my house. They shouted at me to get up from here. So, I stood up and entered my room. The soldiers later entered my house via the backyard, broke the doors and took my sons and other family members outside and ordered them to lie on the floor.

He said they forced everybody, including women and children, to lie face down on the floor and after subjecting them to several inhumane treatments, took away his two sons.

“They later separated my sons from the rest and took them away. Afterwards, we later heard that they kept them at City Base filling station situated at Ugwunchara road. Around midnight, the army called the police and handed my children and others they picked on the road to them and they took them away,” he said.

The bereaved father said one of the staff of the filling station who watched the scene from his office where he was hiding said the soldiers told the police that they picked his children from their house and the rest on the street.

“The filling station staff told us that he overheard the soldiers tell the police to detain them for proper investigation. But the police ignored this order, killed my children and the others and claimed the next day that they were the unknown gunmen killed in a gun battle,” he said.

He added, “I don’t know why they (soldiers) came to my house. Obinna, one of my sons that they killed, had a wife and three little children. He was a printer and had a shop at Warri street by Niger road in Umuahia. His younger brother Onyebuchi was a tailor. They were not problematic. I don’t know why the police would kill them without investigation.”

The uncles and auntie of the slain boys, Chief Nwabuisi Ejekwu, Paul Ejekwu, Agu Eze Ben Ezeonu and Mrs Ngozi Nwachukwu corroborated the narration of the bereaved father.

According to them, the soldiers kicked down the doors with their legs and forced everyone outside.

“They brought us all out and made us lie on the ground in front of our house. After a few minutes, they picked my nephews who just came back from work and one man that was also coming back home and left,” teary Mrs Nwachukwu said.

She said Onyebuchi was her younger sister’s son while Obinna’s father is her eldest brother. According to her, all efforts to locate them proved abortive until Sunday when they saw their corpses with others paraded by the police as the unknown gunmen.

“My sister and Obinna’s wife went to CPS early on Sunday morning, but the police didn’t allow them to enter. They even flogged them for trying to enquire about the whereabouts of her son.

“Obinna wore a wine-coloured long sleeves flowered shirt and blue jean trousers because he just came back from work while Onyebuchi, because he was in the house resting when the soldiers broke into his room, wore white knickers.

“We were surprised when we saw their lifeless bodies. They had changed Onyebuchi’s white knickers to black with charcoal robbed all over his body. Obinna’s blue jeans had also turned to black. I believe the police did that to make them look like the so-called unknown gunmen.”

The uncle of the slain boys, Chief Nwabuisi Ejekwu, said when he heard about the incident on Saturday night, he called Obinna at about 10:56pm and he picked but sounded distressed.

“He told me that they were at City Base filling station with soldiers. I called him again by 11pm to ask what was happening but his phone was switched off.

“We began looking for them on Sunday because people that watched what happened from their living rooms told us that by midnight, the army called the police and handed the arrested individuals to them. That was why we started going from one police station to another.

“On Monday morning, between 10 and 11am, we saw our nephews on the internet. They had killed them. We rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Umuahia and saw where they dumped their corpses in front of the mortuary.

“We even found the keys to Mr Obinna’s shop inside his jeans trousers. The mortuary attendant told us to write the government for approval before we can claim their bodies.

When The Realm News crews visited, Mr Obinna’s printing shop at 39, Warri street by Niger road, his dumbfounded neighbours were seen laying curses on the police for killing a young industrious father and tagging him one of the unknown gunmen.

“We all attended the wedding of one of us and later came back to the shop. It was not quite long after we left to our various homes that the pandemonium broke out. We were surprised when we saw his lifeless body on the internet.

“At first, we thought he was killed by a stray bullet. It was very embarrassing for the police to kill Obinna and tag him an unknown gunmen.

“Obinna was a quiet young man. He didn’t deserve such a cruel death from the police that ought to protect him,” one of his neighbours said.

Repeated calls put across to the state PPRO proved abortive.

Multiple sources told The Realm News that the police have killed over 100 young men in Abia state in the past few weeks, tagging them unknown gunmen.

Similar killings triggered EndSARS protests in 2020 and led to the dissolution of the infamous Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) but there is nothing to indicate that the police have abandoned their old ways.

Nemesis4you:


On behalf of others

I want to humbly request you to contemplate on introducing variety in the pic of ladies with heavy evil laughter

The same darn pic of 2 ladies with heavy evil laughter everyday is now starting to appear in the dreams of the members here

Attached a pic as example to guide u to the quality of pics being expected from you kind sir

GeneralFarouq:

Patch ..in barrack I can show u recruit with afsf patch

Well I think dat can only happen in an unofficial capacity maybe wen just hanging out in the barrack.... Well dis is Nigeria tho and I believe u... Anything can happen... Regular navy wont dare put on a trident for jokes....

Dantee8433:
AFSF check it out....

This guys are para military, why would the airforce give davido escort Talkless of SF

tutudesz:

This guys are para military, why would the airforce give davido escort Talkless of SF

Oga not Airforce...Armed forces Special forces.... Abeg I no be lecturer if u no understand or u disagree make we leave like dat... No be government work...

tutudesz:

This guys are para military, why would the airforce give davido escort Talkless of SF

Besides wen u have the money to pay for stuff u get it... This is Nigeria so dont act as if you're a stranger.... Opmesa soldiers don come don mai guard for one small girl bar for my hood for ajegunle wey dey do birthday so no come whine me

tutudesz:

This guys are para military, why would the airforce give davido escort Talkless of SF

Why should para military SF be bodyguard to an artist

Dantee8433:
Besides wen u have the money to pay for stuff u get it... This is Nigeria so dont act as if you're a stranger.... Opmesa soldiers don come don mai guard for one small girl bar for my hood for ajegunle wey dey do birthday so no come whine me

That one na illegal duty

demolition:
Do you think it is easy to discuss over juice?

Nothing is easy
The fasting you no de gree do go soon de compulsory

Dantee8433:
Besides wen u have the money to pay for stuff u get it... This is Nigeria so dont act as if you're a stranger.... Opmesa soldiers don come don mai guard for one small girl bar for my hood for ajegunle wey dey do birthday so no come whine me

They're paramilitary

Patches don't mean so much. NDA cadets even sport SF patches for photo ops these days

DubaiLandLord:
Why should para military SF be bodyguard to an artist

Easy process with no questions asked, unlike police and others. Para military bosses are cashing out big time

Odunayaw:
They're paramilitary

Patches don't mean so much. NDA cadets even sport SF patches for photo ops these days

Okay

tutudesz:

That one na illegal duty

Okay

tutudesz:

Easy process with no questions asked, unlike police and others. Para military bosses are cashing out big time

I know say Custom bosses dey cash out big time for Apapa, never knew other paramilitary agency they cash out like this too.

But nah custom bosses still dey make money pass.

demolition:
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He would be doing dishes in an aircraft carrier for the next six months

God bless you my brother... Finally someone on the same brain wavelength.....

DubaiLandLord:
I know say Custom bosses dey cash out big time for Apapa, never knew other paramilitary agency they cash out like this too.

But nah custom bosses still dey make money pass.

Custom bosses money expecting FRSC to join when they start carrying Ak soon

tutudesz:

Custom bosses money expecting FRSC to join when they start carrying Ak soon

Some custom ogas for Apapa dey make millions weekly. I hope EFCC go go Apapa and treat this people the way they treat Yahoo boys.

But e no possible, dem go ask you to summit petition, the same petition they don't need when going after Yahoo boys

Security operatives in Makurdi Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have allegedly beaten up the Makurdi branch chairman of Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Barrister Justin Gbagir.

Gbagir is currently receiving treatment at the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH).

Speaking with reporters at the hospital, Gbagir said trouble started when he went to the EFCC office after receiving a telephone call that one of his female colleagues, Barrister Aver Shima, was being held by the EFCC.

“Yesterday, Tuesday 8/6/2021 at about 6:59pm, Benue State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Michael Gusa Esq, called to intimate me that our colleague who is also the Branch Treasurer was detained by the EFCC.

“On further inquiry, I found that our colleague was detained on allegation that she gave legal advise to the Chairman of Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) upon which the latter signed a document which is subject of investigation by EFCC.

“Our said colleague is a law officer with Benue State Ministry of Justice and assigned to offer official legal services to SUBEB. She also Chairs one of the Rent Tribunal Panels.”

He said that on getting to the EFCC office, he met stiff opposition from the security operatives at the gate who also threatened to gun him down.

He said this made him and few other colleagues, including the State Director of Public Prosecution, to move across the road in front of Royal Choice Inn, a hotel directly opposite EFCC office.

The NBA chairman said one of the operatives still accosted them and ordered them to leave the place.

He said the three government officials, including the state’s attorney-general, solicitor-general and a senior special assistant to the governor on legal matters, went into the EFCC office and later the solicitor general requested that he (Gbagir) should go in as well.

“I followed him into the EFCC office premises. As we entered, the Solicitor General introduced me to the EFCC Head of office that I am the Chairman, NBA Makurdi Branch, and offered the sit he was previously sitting before he went out to bring me. As I made to sit down, the EFCC Head of office said I cannot sit down because I am “an agitator”.

“I then asked whether I was brought in as an accused? When he did not answer me, I told the AG that with due respect, I cannot be made to be standing talking to the EFCC Head of office, and sought the leave of the AG to leave.

“As I made to leave, the personnel of EFCC numbering between seven and above pounced on me and started beating me. They broke my recommended reading eye glasses in the process and pushed me out of the premises. Outside the premises, they threw out my foot wear which I was dispossessed of in the course of the beating,” he added.

Gbagir, however, concluded that from what happened to him, it was obvious that the EFCC had failed in their primary responsibility.

He said they do not want lawyers to accompany their clients to the commission’s office because of their unwholesome activities.

EFCC deny allegation

Reacting to the allegation in a statement posted on the Commission’s WhatsApp platform, one Bayo Adeniran, a spokesman of the anti-graft body, said it is not true that Gbagir was beaten.

“We are investigating someone for forgery at SUBEB, and we invited her for interview. At about 8pm, some people came in mass after closing of work led by NBA Chairman protesting that we should release the woman.

“They were advised to leave EFCC premises in other to pave way for dialogue and eventually the said woman was released to the Permanent Secretary in Ministry of Justice.

“The NBA Chairman was not even around as the time the woman was released and he was never beaten as claimed. EFCC Operatives are always civil in carrying out their official duties,” Adediran stated.

https://dailytrust.com/drama-as-efcc-operatives-beat-up-nba-chairman-in-makurdi

I don't see all this nonsense ending during GMB tenure at all.

demolition:
Abi we are claiming to be very religious. Some people dey chest fasting. We go soon nuke the country then everybody go rest.

Make una hold on, I go soon japa

UPDATE 2-Nigeria to borrow $1.76 bln for security spending –FinMin

ABUJA, June 9 (Reuters) - Nigeria plans to borrow 722.53 billion naira ($1.76 billion) from domestic capital markets for additional security spending, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed said on Wednesday.

As part of Nigeria's security spending, the World Bank also agreed to allow the government to restructure existing loans of 39.58 billion naira to supplement the funds, she told reporters after a cabinet meeting.

The cabinet also approved an allocation of 83.56 billion naira for the purchase and deployment of 30 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Sizzorkay:
UPDATE 2-Nigeria to borrow $1.76 bln for security spending –FinMin

ABUJA, June 9 (Reuters) - Nigeria plans to borrow 722.53 billion naira ($1.76 billion) from domestic capital markets for additional security spending, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed said on Wednesday.

As part of Nigeria's security spending, the World Bank also agreed to allow the government to restructure existing loans of 39.58 billion naira to supplement the funds, she told reporters after a cabinet meeting.

The cabinet also approved an allocation of 83.56 billion naira for the purchase and deployment of 30 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.

Guys, let's discuss this, beyond equipping the military and other security agencies, what else do you think is required to solve the problem of insecurity.

Major Gen. C.G Musa is the new theater commander of operation Hadin Kai.

DubaiLandLord:
I won't be shock if I see a Northerner from the North West or North East complaining about this same issue on 08/06/2023

The question is; with the way these country is structured, how can you sideline people from the NE and NW, well!if you do that kiss your reelection goodbye.

Reforming the police is key. And lack of employment is also an issue.
cops in Nigeria doesn't carry out neighborhood patrols in most places, all my 18yrs in naija i never once saw police patrolling (albeit that was a llng time ago, i doubt much has changed). where i live now, day and night, in the rain, snow, sun etc, policing never stop. distribute these guys around sensitive areas, provide them with better communication devices, body Cameras, ability to call for backup and that backup arrives in less than 5 mins, this gives a police officer the confidence that he wouldn't be left alone if he found himself in a bad situation.
more 911 call centers, better pay for officers, lower pay equals bribery demands, pay them more.
educate these cops, how to read maps, some cops can't tell NW corner from SE corner lol. how to use computers, secure crime scenes, store evidence. the list goes on and on.
I hate how soldiers are involved in things they have no business being involved in, those guys are stretched too thin as it is. police need to step up

Whyem15:


Guys, let's discuss this, beyond equipping the military and other security agencies, what else do you think is required to solve the problem of insecurity.

Whyem15:


Guys, let's discuss this, beyond equipping the military and other security agencies, what else do you think is required to solve the problem of insecurity.

Unemployment!!
Unemployment!!
Unemployment!!

Greater than 35% and climbing everyday. The worst rate in our history.

Right? and more are being born daily. no job, nothing. and we wonder why there is crime everywhere.

upko:

Unemployment!!
Unemployment!!
Unemployment!!

Greater than 35% and climbing everyday. The worst rate in our history.