Sahara Reporters Latest News Today Saturday 26th December 2020
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Sharia: Kano Govt Seizes Truck With N25m Worth Of Alcoholic Drinks
The Kano State Government has impounded a truck laden with alcoholic drinks worth over N25m.
Nabilusi Abubakar, Public Relations Officer of the State Road and Traffic Agency (KAROTA), disclosed this in a statement.
The agency is a member of the state’s task force on unwholesome products, drug abuse and expired products.
Abubakar said the truck, which was intercepted around 2:30 am on Thursday along Hadeja Road in Kano metropolis, was on its way to Bello Road to offload its contents when the personnel of the agency, following an intelligence report, intercepted the vehicle.
He said the agency had warned that its men would continue to be vigilant to check the activities of persons transporting such prohibited items into the state.
The statement read, “The Managing Director of the agency, Baffa Dan’agundi, reiterated that KAROTA’s doors were always open to members of the public who had information that could aid his men in the discharge of their duties.
“The truck and its content have since been handed over to the State Hisbah Board for further investigation and necessary action.”
The Kano State House of Assembly enacted a law in 2004 banning the production, haulage, sale and consumption of alcohol. The action was based on the prohibition of the consumption of alcohol by Islam. Kano is a Sharia state and has been impounding and destroying alcoholic drinks since it set up the state Hisbah Board, also known as Sharia police.
For instance, in November 2020, its Hisbah Board destroyed well over 1,975,000 bottles of beer- worth over N200 million.
This tradition has been criticised by many Nigerians who argue that such actions violate the Nigerian Constitution, which does not prohibit the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Many Nigerians have also argued that Section 10 of the Nigerian Constitution says: “The Government of the Federation or of a State shall not adopt any religion as State Religion.”
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How Kaduna Community Residents Paid Fulani Militia N3m To Allow Them Harvest — Group
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Some residents of Gbagyi community in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State paid over N3 million to Fulani militia to allow them harvest their crops and spend Christmas in their ancestral home without fear of being attacked, Southern Kaduna People’s Union (SOKAPU) disclosed on Friday.
The group, in a statement, said it discovered the situation on Thursday when it took palliatives to at least 1,600 Gbagyi Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) who had fled surrounding villages taken over by armed Fulani militia.
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It described the development as unfortunate, adding that such was indicative of the worsening security situation in the country.
The statement read: “We took drugs, sleeping mats and clothes to these traumatised citizens who Barde visited once and gave N50,000 for their feeding. They told us of the shocking impunity exhibited by the invaders, how they collect huge sums of money to allow the villagers to harvest their crops.
“We also spoke to victims of kidnapping who were ruined economically and more. We spoke to those who lost loved ones and property. We were told that the entire Chikun ward was under the mercy of the armed killers. It is unbelievable that we have a government.”
It also said “a certain community paid N3m to the militia to be allowed to stay and spend Christmas”. “We were told that the entire Chikun ward is under the mercy of the armed killers. These people will spend their Christmas in sorrow and pain. No assistance to them is too small,” the statement read.
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Electric Cable Falls In Ibadan, Kills Food Vendor, Commercial Motorcyclist
A motorcyclist, Kabiru, popularly called Oluyole, and a female passenger were reportedly electrocuted in the Iwo Road area of Ibadan, Oyo State capital on Thursday evening.
SaharaReporters learnt that the motorcyclist was negotiating with a woman when the cable fell on them, killing both of them.
Our correspondent gathered that the woman, a food vendor, was in Iwo Road to get N1,000 balance of food a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers had bought from her.
An eyewitness told SaharaReporters that officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps evacuated the remains of the two victims of the accident.
“Nigeria is doomed. An incident happened yesterday and nobody reported it. Two people were electrocuted by a cable that fell on them around Iwo Road. In fact, there are still two wires there giving signs that they will also fall but nobody cares. I wish government officials would take note and do something about it now.
“That woman was a food vendor. I heard she was in the area to collect money for the food a member of the NURTW bought from her in the morning. In fact, the N1,000 that was paid to her was in her hand when she got electrocuted. Some officials of the FRSC in the state evacuated their corpses.”
When contacted by SaharaReporters, the sector commander of FRSC, Mrs Uche Chukwurah, confirmed the incident on Friday.
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Oyo Governor, Makinde, Others Ignore COVID-19 Protocols At His 53rd Birthday Bash
Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday celebrated his birthday where COVID-19 protocols like use of face masks and maintaining social distancing were ignored.
The governor on Friday celebrated his 53rd birthday.
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, Oyo State recorded 28 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday and 56 on Thursday.
The rising cases of COVID-19 in the country over the last few days have forced the government at various levels in the country to start taking precautions to curtail the spread of the virus.
This informed the decision of the Nigerian government to issue a new COVID-19 advisory to all states.
This advisory, among other things, called for the closure of schools for the next five weeks and ban on any gathering with over 50 people.
However, rather than prepare a guide on how the state can prevent the likely spread of the virus, the governor attended a birthday party organised for him at Saki.
Earlier on Thursday, Makinde, in his Christmas message to residents of the state, called for strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.
“Some of such daunting challenges include the COVID-19-induced recession and the pandemic itself, which experts said has entered its second wave.
“Let me also use this opportunity to warn everyone as they go about celebrating Christmas; please continue to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 guidelines and continue to #OwnYourAction,” Makinde said.
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Katsina Court Stops Arrest Of Human Rights Activist, Mahdi Shehu
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A High Court in Katsina State on Thursday gave an order barring the arrest of human rights activist, Muhammad Mahdi Shehu.
The court, in a document seen by SaharaReporters, suspended the enforcement of the arrest warrant issued by the Upper Shari’a Court 2, Nagogo Road, Katsina.
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“The court sets aside the order for the arrest and detention of the Appellant/Applicant issued by the Upper Shari’a Court No 2, Katsina, presided over by Sagir Saidu in Complaint No CRF/424/2020 which is subject of Appeal No. KTH/16CA/2020, pending the hearing and determination of the motion on notice,” the document read.
The human rights activist had filed an appeal challenging the arrest warrant issued against him by the trial court.
Alhaji Sagir Saidu, Imam of the Sharia Upper High Court, had in a bench ruling ordered the police to arrest Shehu and compel him to appear before it.
The order followed the businessman’s failure to appear before the court for the continuation of hearing in the suit filed by Secretary to the Katsina State Government, Mustapha Inuwa, against him for alleged insults and defamation of character.
Shehu had in July asked the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate Governor Aminu Masari and Inuwa for alleged misappropriation and misapplication of over N52 billion spent as security vote in the state from June 2015 to April 29, 2020.
The activist said the daily attacks by bandits in the state called for serious questions on the sincerity in the management of security by the state government.
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UPDATED: Boko Haram Attacks Adamawa Community, Kill Policeman, Seven Others
Gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram terrorists have killed eight people, including a policeman in Garkida, a town in the Gombi Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
A security source told SaharaReporters that the insurgents stormed the community in several vehicles and motorcycles around 5pm on Friday, shooting indiscriminately, burning houses, cars and stealing cattle and camels.
Personnel of the Nigerian Army who were said to have engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle pulled back for reinforcement.
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After the security operatives retreated, the insurgents were said to have moved into the town fully, setting many properties on fire.
The source said the policeman killed was in Garkida to celebrate Christmas with his family.
“Garkida was yesterday on fire. Eight persons have been confirmed dead and many houses, private cars and vehicles belonging to a construction firm, Triacta, were burnt by the gunmen,” the source said.
Garkida is one of the frequently attacked major towns in the northeastern state of Adamawa by Boko Haram insurgents.
In February, about 50 people were reportedly killed after gunmen invaded the town.
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Adamawa Governor, Fintiri Condemns Boko Haram Attack On Garkida Town
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The Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has condemned the Boko Haram attack on Garkida town in the Gombi Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the governor’s Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikow, states that Boko Haram terrorists attacked Garkida on Thursday, causing the death of two civilians, including a five-year-old.
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Fintiri sympathised with residents of Garkida over the unfortunate Christmas Eve attack, calling on security agencies to do more to stop attacks in the state.
Governor Fintiri, who regretted the appalling attack on innocent civilians, said everyone must be involved to confront the problem.
Fintiri described the attack as outrageous and an affront on the people of Adamawa and all humanity.
“This latest cowardly attack on Garkida town is yet another desperate action by the Boko Haram terrorists who have been under intense pressure from the Nigerian military.
“Let me reassure Adamawa residents that this latest cowardly attack on Garkida would not go without severe consequences.
“I stand with Garkida community in this difficult time, and will continue to support the military’s efforts to ensure peace, security and justice for the people,” the statement read.
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Villagers Kill Six Bandits In Kaduna
A mob of angry villagers has killed five bandits and one other was knocked down by a vehicle in Sanga and Lere oocal government areas (LGAs) of Kaduna State.
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in Kaduna, Samuel Aruwan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
He said, “Two of the bandits killed had attacked a businessman and dispossessed him of his money and other valuables at Fadan Karshi in Sanga LGA.
“On receiving the distress call, the military and police went to the location.
“However, on getting to the scene, some angry locals had already mobbed the bandits and burnt them to ashes.
“In the same local government, on Thursday night, armed bandits opened fire on motorists plying the Aboro-Kafanchan Road.
‘”The bullets hit one Richard Sabo who while driving, knocked down one of the bandits and killed him.
“Sadly, Mr Sabo who suffered bullet wounds was confirmed dead at Gwantu General Hospital.”
The commissioner added that bandits from a neighbouring state who specialised in stealing livestock were also killed by a mob in the Lere Local Government Area.
He said the gunmen were chased and overpowered at Domawa village, where three of them met their end in the hands of the angry residents.
“Also in the Lere local government, security agencies reported that some bandits from a neighbouring state who specialised in stealing livestock were also killed through mob action.
“The bandits were chased and overpowered at Domawa village where three of them met their end in the hands of the mob.
“On a sad note, the government is in receipt of a report of the killing of a commercial motorcyclist, one Hudu Yahaya of Ungwan Nungu village in the Sanga Local Government Area. He was beheaded by bandits who escaped with his motorcycle.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sent condolences to the families of Richard Sabo and Hudu Yahaya and prayed for the repose of their souls.”
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Lagos Workers Arrested On Christmas Day For Diverting Company Goods
Two workers in a Lagos State-based company, Francis Obeya and Emanuel Abah, have been arrested by the police in Ogun State on Christmas Day, while stealing and escaping with the company’s goods.
The two suspects were apprehended by the Ogbere division of the Ogun State Police Command after the company called the police.
According to the command’s spokesperson, DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the suspects would soon be arraigned in court.
He said, “Two men, Francis Obeya, 26; and Emmanuel Abah, 21; were on the early hours of Friday, December 25, 2020, arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command while fleeing with a motorcycle belonging to their employer’s company.
“The suspects were arrested following a distress call received from a Lagos-based company at the command’s control room that a dispatch rider with the company was sent to deliver certain goods to a client, but he went away with the goods and the motorcycle. Information further revealed that the said rider was heading towards Shagamu, Ore Road.
“Upon the information, policemen along that axis were duly mobilised to be on the lookout for the motorcycle. Around 12:30am, policemen attached to Ogbere division sighted the motorcycle at J4 area with two occupants and they were promptly arrested.
“The two suspects are currently being detained at the station. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun, has ordered the transfer of the suspects to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department for further investigation and onward transfer to the Lagos State Police Command which is the jurisdiction of the crime.”
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E2%80%98fake-visa-passport%E2%80%99 Three Nigerians To Be Deported From India Over ‘Fake Visa, Passport’
Three Nigerians living in Dwarka, New Delhi will be deported as they could not show valid visas or passports for their stay in India, Delhi police said on Wednesday.
According to Siasat Daily, the police found Christopher Osinaka, 33; John Paul, 38; and Cynthia Ulunma 28, while the trio were “wandering on the Rama Park Road in Mohan Garden area.”
They failed to show their visas and passports when asked to.
“In view of their violation of visa rules, they have been directed not to move out of the Sewa Sadan at Narela till arrangements are made for their deportation to their native country,” said Dwarka police chief, Santosh Kumar Meena.
Many Nigerians have been deported from India in recent months.
Earlier in November, three others were removed from the country for the same reasons.
Same Dwarka police chief, Santosh Kumar Meena, said on November 26 that during area patrol, Emmanuel Fearless, 40; Chigozie Mathias, 26 years; and Uchenna Ugwu, 24, were “found wandering at Dwarka More metro station.”
He said they also failed to present valid passports and/or visas and had been detained preparatory to their removal from India.
In the past year, many more have been so removed, some caught while trying to enter neighbouring Bangladesh from India, even as tens of others are languishing in Bangladeshi jails on charges ranging from illegal immigration to Internet fraud.
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