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PointBlank Exclusive: Youth Killed at Close Range Not a Thief…He is a Graduate of Benin Republic University, Corps Member Serving in Kogi, Says Family
The family of one the boys shot and killed on Tuesday by policemen at close range at the Igando area for allegedly stealing phones, is not a thief, his close family members has revealed to PointBlank.
The young man, whose name was given as Ayodele Gabriel Solana, is reportedly a youth Corp member, serving in Kogi State.
Speaking to PointBlank, the sister of the deceased, Seun Solana, said that her brother was victim of setup. While narrating the event that led to his brother’s cold blooded murder amid tears, Solaja said that the very policeman that shot and killed him was known to everyone in the area. She gave his name as Omo, saying that’s the name they know him with.
“My brother was in the house when someone came to call him out. Everybody had thought it was the usual police raiding which Omo and his boys were always doing in the area. They always come around, arrest some boys, and release them after collecting money from them.
“We don’t understand why they manhandled him and consequently shot him.”
When asked why the policemen singled out the boy and the other to kill, she said it could be because Ayodele was always opposing them when they come for raiding.
“You know, he is a corper, and was always against the extortion being perpetrated by the policemen. I assume they mark him out.
“Again, we hear that Omo, the policeman is a cult member, a member of one confraternity, who was really on police assignment but cult assignment to eliminate perceived enemies,” she said.
Meanwhile, the family said it has consulted their lawyer, and the matter will soon form a subject of litigation.
Efforts to reach the lawyer, Mr. Adesina Ogunlana, who was a former Chairman of Ikeja branch of the Nigeria Bar Association, has so far proved abortive.
We hear also that a press conference is being arranged to inform the public of the latest move.
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Abiola Cannot Be Recognised As Former President; He Was Never Sworn-in – Gen Ishola Williams
By Eric Elezuo
One of the prime actors of the June 12, 1993 incidents, General Ishola Williams, has said that much as Chief MKO Abiola wrong was created having won the election, and denied victory, he cannot be recognized as a former President of Nigeria.
Gen Williams made his revelation while speaking as a guest on Channels television socio-political programme, Inside Source.
He maintained that only those who were sworn in that recognised as former presidents, and Abiola was never sworn in.
“Abiola cannot be recognised as former president because he was never sworn in.
The General, who said that he resigned from the army as a result of the wholesome reception given to General Sani Abacha, when he overthrew Chief Ernest Shonekan-led Interim National Government, contrary to expectation, also picked flaws in the narratives given by former Military President Ibrahim Babangida, in his recently launched book, A Journey In Service.
Williams rose in the army to become the Commandant of Army Signals, Commander of Training and Doctrine (TRADOC) and Chief of Defence Training and Planning, from where he resigned.
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Breaking: Supreme Court Recognises Martin Amaewhule As Rivers Assembly Speaker, Orders CBN to Stop Releasing Funds to State
By Eric Elezuo
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has in its ruling on Friday recognised Hon Martins Amaewhule as the authentic speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, mandating him to urgently resume sitting with elected members of the assembly.
The apex court also ordered the Central Bank of Nigeria to stop releasing to the Rivers State government until a proper assembly is constituted.
Details soon…
Tension escalated at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday as impeached Speaker Mudashiru Obasa made a dramatic return to reclaim his position.
Accompanied by heavily armed men, Obasa stormed the Assembly complex in a bold move that has thrown the State’s legislature into turmoil.
In a stunning turn of events, security details assigned to the substantive Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mojisola Meranda, were abruptly withdrawn on Thursday morning, clearing the path for Obasa’s controversial comeback.
Sources revealed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP) ordered the withdrawal of all security operatives attached to Meranda, leaving her exposed in the midst of an intensifying power struggle.
The Speaker’s Special Adviser on Information, Mr. Victor Ganzallo, expressed concern over the security vacuum created by the withdrawal of personnel.
“In the early hours of Thursday, we woke up to the startling news that all security details assigned to Madam Speaker, Mojisola Meranda, had been withdrawn.
This includes the police and DSS officers, leaving her exposed to threats amid the ongoing speakership crisis,” Ganzallo stated.
He further called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as the State’s Chief Security Officer, to intervene urgently to prevent a complete breakdown of law and order within the Assembly.
“The withdrawal of security personnel has left the Assembly naked and vulnerable at a critical time. Urgent action is needed to restore order,” he pleaded.
With the speakership battle taking a dramatic new turn, political watchers are keenly observing how the crisis will unfold in the coming days.
