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Army Officials Abuse a Trader – Crime Reporter

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Sunday Odita, A crime reporter, reported the following:

Nigerian Army personnel last Saturday beat the living daylights out of a computer salesman, Maxwell Nwosu at Ikeja. The Army personnel identified simply as Lieutenant Adeniji was allegedly hired by Nwosu’s customer who bought a computer keyboard one month ago.

The Keyboard was said to have developed a fault, prompting the customer to contact the army personnel who followed him to the shop. The military personnel had pounced on the computer salesman and allegedly beat him to coma.

According to Nwosu:

“Last Saturday at about 3:00pm, some group of soldiers, one claimed to be Lt. Adeniji, a resident of block 22 Ikeja cantonment is the chief perpetrator of this reckless misuse of office. “It will amaze you to know that this started purely as a civil matter between my brother and a customer who felt insulted and called his soldier brothers (all in mufti).

This issue was reported at a nearby police post and it was resolved peacefully even though we felt unfairly treated. To everyone’s surprise, this men went back only to return with three other soldiers on uniform. The soldiers embarked on a beating spree. Myself and a customer who pleaded on my behalf were beaten to stupor and thrown into the gutter to roll in it. As I speak with you, I am still taking treatments and the other man’s condition is in bad shape in the hospital because of the injuries we sustained.

A lot of laptops and other valuables were destroyed in my office and my phone was smashed by one of the soldiers when he saw me making call.

“One of the soldiers who was flagging something that looks like a knife threatened to stab my brother when they come back on Monday or anytime soon. Our office is now in total mess and our lives in danger all because of an argument between civilians.

“It would interest you to know that this has become a habit by soldiers from Ikeja cantonment who are often used by friends and relatives to cause serious havoc and unnecessary tension among civilians.”

Today most of my customers who saw how I was ruthlessly assaulted before the public think I am a criminal.

“This is reckless abuse of uniform and show of impunity. Please I have so much faith in the army disciplinary unit, and do believe that by the time this matter is being investigated, the officers involved would be punished and be meant to pay for whatever they have destroyed out of their misconduct”.

“This would serve as a deterrent to people who bring bad names to our institutions. Picture evidences are with me for more on this. The media should help me.”

Army spokesman in Lagos, Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Kingsley noted that the issue has not been brought to the notice of the Nigerian Army 81 Division. Spokesman of 9 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Ikeja, Major Wale Badamosi told The Guardian on telephone that he has directed the complainant on how to go about the matter. His words: “Someone called me yesterday on this matter and I advised him how to go about it.”

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Bolt driver assaulted by Abia rep Ikwechegh apologises for provocation

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Stephen Abuwatseya, the Bolt driver who was allegedly assaulted by Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the house of representatives, has apologized to the lawmaker.

The incident occurred on October 27, 2024, in Maitama, Abuja, when Ikwechegh, a member of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), appeared to have slapped and insulted Abuwatseya after the driver asked him to approach the car to receive his package.

The Abia lawmaker was summoned by the disciplinary committee of the house of representatives.

He was also arraigned at a magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, where he pleaded not guilty to a three-count charge. He was granted a N500,000 bail. The case was adjourned to November 8, 2024.

But in a now-viral video, the Bolt driver apologised to the lawmaker for provoking him to anger.

Abuwatseya also pleaded with Nigerians not to turn the situation into a tribal war, emphasizing the importance of forgiveness and unity.

“My name is Stephen. The bolt driver that had a misunderstanding with right honourable Ikwechegh some days ago. I still actually want to apologise to him that I am sorry for whatever I might have said or done to have provoked him to that level of anger,” he said.

“This is actually a medium that I would like to tell all Nigerians that this is not the time for us to start dividing ourselves based on relationship, religion, tribe, or region or anything.

“We should actually come together and try to see how we can unite this nation and move the nation forward. Please Nigerians let us forgive and forget. There is no justice than forgiveness. Thank you very much.”

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EFCC may arrest me next week — but I have nothing to hide, says Obaseki

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Godwin Obaseki, governor of Edo state, says he has been told that operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) will come knocking when his tenure elapses next week.

Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will be handing over to Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on November 12.

Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, during the EdoBEST National Results-Sharing Session, ThisDay reports Obaseki as saying that he would spend his time in EFCC custody doing some research.

“I hear that the EFCC will pick me next week after my tenure. Wherever they keep me, I’ll spend time doing research,” he said.

Obaseki, who has served as Edo governor since 2016, said he has left a legacy in the state.

“There are many things we have done that can be described as legacy projects,” he added.

“I believe in Edo state. One of the things that will last for a very long time to come is the fact that we were able to focus on Edo people and the things that matter to them, reform and implement those things.”

Obaseki said he is being hounded by a “cruel and wicked” opposition in the state, adding that he would gladly hand himself over to the anti-graft agency when the operatives come calling.

“Why should I have fears? I just focused on what I believe in and today, you can see what has been achieved. What happens after that is not up to me,” the outgoing governor said.

“They can continue with their political witch-hunt and do all they can to hurt me, that’s their problem.

“I’m not afraid, I’m not worried. They have written all sorts of silly petitions against me and that’s part of the challenge. In fact, I can even hand myself over, and if they call me, I don’t have anything to hide.

“You know how this country is, it is all about bitterness, it is all about vendetta, wickedness.

“People who have opposed me in Edo state are cruel, very wicked people, very jealous and envious and this is because they cannot show as much as the achievements we have made in the past eight years.

“But what is important to us is to focus on our people in order to make Nigeria better because the suffering is too much.

“We have the advantage and privilege to make things happen. So, we should focus on issues and not on vendetta.”

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IGP directs police officers to wear black bands in honour of Taoreed Lagbaja

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Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police, has directed officers to wear black bands in honour of Taoreed Lagbaja, the late chief of army staff (COAS).

In a statement signed by Muyiwa Adejobi, the force spokesperson, Egbetokun ordered personnel to wear the bands during the seven-day mourning period.

“This directive is to pay tribute and honour the late General who has shown gallantry, dedication, and passion for fighting violent crimes and insurgency in Nigeria,” the statement reads.

“He was a great leader who deserves to be honoured by all means.”

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu ordered that national flags be flown at half-mast in honour of Lagbaja.

Lagbaja died on Tuesday after battling an undisclosed ailment. He was 56-years-old.

He was appointed COAS by Tinubu on June 19, 2023.

Lagbaja enrolled into the Nigerian Defence Academy in 1987.

In September 1992, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Nigerian Infantry Corps as a member of the 39th regular course.

He served as a platoon commander in the 93 Battalion and the 72 Special Forces Battalion.

Lagbaja also participated in various internal security operations, including operation ZAKI in Benue, Lafiya Dole in Borno, Udoka in south-east, and forest sanity in Kaduna and Niger.

The president has appointed Olufemi Oluyede as acting COAS.

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