Police In Adamawa Parades 238 Looters, Recovered Items

The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested 238 looters and lawbreakers in the last few days following the looting and vandalism of government and private properties by hoodlums under the guise of searching for COVID-19 palliatives. Various government items were recovered from the suspects including 8 pairs and one trouser of Custom Uniform, 35 tractors, 22 hand tractors hoes, 28 hand tractors, 12 tricycles, 9 vehicles, and farm tools among others. Adamawa State Commissioner of...

Tyranny of the Masses: Before Nigeria Slips into Anarchy

Nigerians are governed by people who do not care so much about their basic needs, as much as they care about the luxury they enjoy with public money. ―Ebuka Onyekwelu As of now, it is clear to every discerning mind that what is going on across several states of Nigeria is no longer the #End SARS campaign, but a dangerous development that can so easily slip into chaotic anarchy. The situation as it is, can...

Criminal Justice Reform and Wizkid’s EndSARS Nigerian Protest

Although the US has its police issues, Nigeria can borrow and integrate the acceptable practices of criminal justice reforms from the US and other parts of the world. —Dr. I. D. Onwudiwe Due to the incessant killings of Nigerian youths by SARS and the resulting dilemma, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Wizkid, a famous young musician, staged the EndSARS protests in London on October 11, 2020.  His efforts and actions exposed police brutality and its accompanying violations...

48 out of 110 Tractors Looted in Adamawa Recovered- NECAS Boss

By Ibrahim Abdul’Aziz, Regional Correspondent At least 48 of the 110 tractors looted by hoodlums in Adamawa state have been recovered just as Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri threatened that houses looted items are found risk demolition. Hoodlums were reported to have stolen at least 110 tractors and other farm implements from the North East Commodity Association (NECAS) Warehouse In Yola. NECAS is involved in agriculture-related services and human capacity development across the North-East region States...

Lekki Shootings: Nigerians on Twitter Question Why Lagos Swears Panel Member to Secrecy

Nigerians on the microblog, Twitter, have questioned the oath of secrecy administered on members of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry set up by the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The oath of secrecy administered on members read in part, “I solemnly swear/affirm that I will not directly or indirectly communicate or reveal any matter to any person which shall be brought under my consideration or shall come to my knowledge in the discharge of...

Governor Fintiri Orders House to House Search To Recover Stolen Properties

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has instructed security agencies to commence house to house search to recover looted properties from hoodlums who ransacked some government and private buildings under the guise of searching COVID-19 palliative. Fintiri who stated this in a state wide broadcast on Tuesday said he will sign an Executive Order for a house-to-house search to commence to commence by 7a.m on Wednesday, and condemned in strong terms the vandalism and looting, gave...

Fintiri Talks Tough. Return Looted Nonfood Items by 6 am tomorrow or Face the Wrath of the Law

By Ibrahim Abdul ‘Aziz, Regional Correspondent Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa  state  has on Tuesday read riot act by  given  12hrs ultimatum (6.00pm – 6.00 am) to the hoodlums to return whatever they looted from public and private warehouse and homes to the nearest police station and traditional rulers nearest to them. Similarly, the Governor said when this ultimatum expires at 6.00 am on Wednesday, 28th October, 2020, he will sign an Executive Order...

Governor Obiano Visits Vandalized Police Station in Nnewi, Says Justice Must Prevail

The governor of Anambra state Chief Willie Obiano, today visited the vandalized and burnt Area Command Police Station in Nnewi, to assess the level of damage done by hoodlums on the station. The governor’s visit is coming six days after the the Nnewi Central Police station and the Area Command in Nnewi, were vandalized, looted and set ablaze by hoodlums. Speaking during the visit, the Anambra state Commissioner of Police, John Abang, who was among...

Gov. Ayade Promises N100,000 Reward for Information on Looters

Gov. Ben Ayade of Cross River has promised a reward of N100,000 to anyone who volunteered information that could lead to the recovery of property looted during the #EndSARS protests of .Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. Mr Christian Ita, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the governor said in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday that whistle blowers should call 08034500531 to give such information. Hoodlums, who hijacked the protest, looted the state government’s...

Commercial Banks in Lagos Witness Low Turnout of Customers After Curfew

Commercial banks in Lagos State on Monday witnessed gradual return of business after the 24-hour curfew imposed on residents was lifted with low turnout of customers. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent who visited banks in Iganmu, Bode Thomas, Okota and Ejigbo axis to monitor the situation  observed that most banks attended to few customers waiting for various business transactions. At United Bank for Africa and First Bank of Nigeria, Iganmu branch, customers were...

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