Nigeria Police Debunks Reinstatement Of DCP Abba Kyari

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October 31, 2021

By Akinwale Kasali

Contrary to the news spreading like wildfire of the alleged reinstatement of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police and Commander of the Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team, IGP-IRT, Abba Kyari, the Nigeria Police has vehemently debunked it

There were stories that the Nigeria Police Force recalled Kyari, and he was expected to resume work on Monday 1st November, 2021.

Debunking such claim, Spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force, Frank Mba, asked how possible that could be when Kyari was suspended by the Police Service Commission, PSC.

He said, “How can the Police recall an officer suspended by the Police Service Commission? It is impossible.

Kyari was suspended by the PSC following his indictment in a Cybercrime scam case involving Abbas Ramon, popularly known as Hushpuppi.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, in the United States of America alleged that Kyari connived with Hushpuppi to defraud a Qatari businessman of $1.1m.

The FBI is working on the extradition of Kyari to face charges over his alleged involvement in the fraud.

Giving an update on DCP Kyari’s extradition case, the Nigeria Police Force in a statement said the embattled officer had been queried and that the Police was working with the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, on the issue.

He also explained that the panel constituted to investigate the case had submitted its report to the SGF, Boss Mustapha, for vetting and advice on the findings.

The Police said they recently got feedback from the SGF and were contemplating their next step.

Mba, also, said the NPF has not received any extradition request from the FBI for the suspended DCP.

Mary Odili: Chairmen, NBA Branches, Imo, Call For Investigation

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October 31, 2021

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Justice Mary Odili attack on her Abuja residence

By Charles Igbo

Reactions to the invasion of the home of Supreme Court Justice, Hon. Justice Mary Peter-Odili, are still coming like claps of thunder.

On Friday, October 29, 2021, security personnel had invaded her home in the early evening, laid a siege for hours, with an excuse that they came to execute a search warrant signed by a Magistrate in Wuse.

The initial report was that they were about 50 in number, made up of operatives from the Economic Financial and Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Nigerian Police. Later, the Department of Security Security Service was also added. It was said that it was a joint operation by a mix-marsh of security operatives whose activities are anchored from the office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister for Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN.

The invasion was greeted with outrage, and the fallout has been unprecedented.

The Magistrate who signed the search warrant revoked it hours later, and said he was deceived by misinformation into issuing it. Malami has distanced himself from the scandal and ordered a probe. Both the EFCC and the DSS issued statements saying they were not involved. It remains the Nigerian Police Force which has kept mum, and which officer, a CSP, swore to an affidavit of support which was presented to the Magistrate.

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in a strongly-worded statement signed by its President, Olumide Akpata, expressed outrage, and vowed to see to the end of the embarrassing incident.

And there are other reactions as well from concerned body of SANs and high profile individuals.

The latest reaction came from the Committee of Chairmen of the Nigerian Bar Association Branches in Imo State.

In a statement signed by all the Chairmen, the statement condemned the invasion, dismissed as barbarian, and called for an investigation into the incident.

Following is the full text of the statement entitled:

STATEMENT BY THE COMMITTEE OF CHAIRMEN OF THE NIGERIAN BAR ASSOCIATION [NBA] BRANCHES IN IMO STATE, ON THE INVASION OF THE RESIDENCE OF HONOURABLE JUSTICE MARY UKAEGO PETER-ODILI, [JSC], BY UNKNOWN SECURITY AGENTS ON THE 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2021.

“On Friday, 29th October, 2021, the Nigerian airwaves were inundated with the unfortunate news of the Gestapolike invasion/siege by unknown security agents, at the Abuja residence of Honourable Justice Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili, JSC.

“This barbaric invasion is reminiscent of the better-forgotten and unsavoury invasions of the houses of justices and judges by officers of the Department of State Services [DSS] in a purported “sting operation” in 2016.

“Whereas the purported Order made by the Magistrate Court, Wuse, has been revoked by the Magistrate who made same; whereas all the relevant security agencies have denied involvement in this unfortunate incident; and whereas the Honourable the Attorney-General of the Federation, Mr. Abubakar Malami, SAN, has come out to deny knowledge of this barbaric action by rogue security agencies, these go to show that the shield bearers of our democracy [Judiciary] are now easy preys to the same security agencies who are meant to protect them.

“Lawyers in Imo State strongly condemn this reprehensible, roguish, barbaric and abominable invasion of the residence of the Honourable Justice Mary Ukaego Peter-Odili, JSC, who is the second most senior Justice of the Supreme Court. We view this incident as a continuation of the unrelenting attempts and efforts by the Government of the day to intimidate and cow the Judiciary.

“Furthermore, we call for a thorough investigation into the sequence of events culminating into this invasion, and for all those culpable to be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the land. This is to serve as a deterrent to would-be overzealous security agents and their collaborators in power who may be tempted to embarrass and ridicule the Judiciary.”

Signed:

J.I. Ogamba, Esq. – Chairman, NBA Owerri Branch.

Chief A.U. Ugboaja, KSC – Chairman, NBA Mbaise Branch.

R.C. Ndeme, Esq. – Chairman, NBA Okigwe Branch.

B.A. Munonye, Esq. – Chairman, NBA Orlu Branch.

Chief Richard Anyanwu – Chairman, NBA Mbano/Etiti Branch.

Justice Peter-Odili is the second highest Judge in Nigeria. She is from Imo State, but married to a former two- term Governor of Rivers State, Dr Peter Odili.

PDP: Finally, Secondus’ Chairmanship Ends

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October 31, 2021

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By Akinwale Kasali

Iyorchia Ayu, former Senate President has emerged as the new National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, formally bringing an end to the reign of Prince Uche Secondus.

Secondus was suspended from office by three Court Rulings. His problem began when he fell out with his State Governor, Nyesom Wike of Rivers State who had facilitated his occupation of the office.

Secondus bid to stop the PDP’s National Convention was thrown out on Friday by the Court of Appeal Port Harcourt Division, thus paving the way for the election of new National officers that will run the party.

Ayu, a consensus candidate for the position, took over the leadership of the main opposition party alongside 20 others elected into various positions within the PDP National Working Committee.

The PDP National Convention which began on Saturday lasted till the early morning of Sunday.

Hundreds of party delegates participated in the election of the new national officers at the Eagle Square in Abuja.

Ayu is a former Nigerian Senator who was elected President of the Senate during the Nigerian Third Republic (1992–1993).He later served in various Ministerial positions in the Cabinet of President Olusegun Obasanjo between 1999 and 2007.

After falling out with Obasanjo, Ayu left the PDP and joined the Action Congress (AC).

He was head of the campaign to elect Vice President Atiku Abubakar as President on the AC platform in April 2007.

Ayu was born in Gboko in Benue State. He taught sociology in the University of Jos, including courses on the art and science of Marxism, and was the Chairman of the Jos University chapter of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU).

After entering politics, he was influential among the majority Tiv people in his home state of Benue.[citation needed]He was elected Senator in the Third Republic on the platform of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) and became Senate President.

In November 1993, the senate impeached Ayu, who was a strong opponent of the Interim National Government established after the elected president Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola had been prevented from taking office.

However, he later became the Minister for Education in General Sani Abacha’s Military Government.

All things being equal, he is expected to up office as the PDP National Chairman in December when the tenure of Secondus, whose substantive suit is still in Court would have officially ended.edly raped by a middle aged man, Soji Bakare, popularly known as SOJ, has cried for Justice.

The State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of the suspect, but the mother of the victim, Mrs Yinka Babalola pleaded that the suspect should be made to face the wrath of law.

It was learnt that SOJ assaulted the minor at her parents’ house at the weekend at Aiyeyemi street, Isolo area of Akure, when her mother was at the nearby market selling soup ingredients.

The suspect, who is living at Edo lodge area of Oke Ijebu Akure, is reported to be a regular visitor at Isolo to see her wife hawking around the area.

Mrs Babalola explained that the suspect was caught in the act and he had been apprehended by men of the A Division police station, Akure.

She stated that the child has been taken to the hospital by the Police for medical treatment and examination.

The woman, who said her husband travelled out of Akure, appealed to the Police authorities, the Ondo State Government and civil society organizations to come to her aid so that the suspect, would be brought to book for allegedly raping her child.

Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations officer, PPRO, Mrs Funmi Odunlami, said the suspect has been detained, saying the case would be transferred to the state CID for further investigation.

The Police spokesperson noted that SOJ would be charged to court immediately because of the gravity of the offence.

Mother Of 10 Years Old Rape Victim In Ondo Cries Out For Justice

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October 31, 2021

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By Ayodele Oni

Mother of a 10 year old primary school pupil, in Ondo state, who was allegedly raped by a middle aged man, Soji Bakare, popularly known as SOJ, has cried for Justice.