The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a security guard, Festus Owoha, for allegedly using tear gas to kill a Lagos driver, Kusum Adeoti, at Apapa area of Lagos state.
According to a source, Kusum conveyed passengers including a yet-to-be-identified Police officer from Ojuelegba to Apapa. Disagreement then occured between the driver and the Police officer when they got to their destination over a certain #500 that was found in the vehicle.
It was reported that the driver let go of the money after both party had swore to an oath, but returned the money abruptly to the driver afterwards.
It was then reported that Festus, who had been following the situation then bumped in to question the driver for arguing with a Police officer.
Kusum’s younger brother, Irawo, said eyewitnesses at the scene of the incident told him that his brother told Festus that he had no business in the matter.
Festus became annoyed with Kusum and sprayed tear gas on his face, and he fell down. It was added that Festus, a father of four died while being rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment on Sunday, May 10, 2020.
Irawo stated, “I received a call that Kusum was arguing with a policeman and the policeman killed him in the process. So, I called some of our relatives, whose houses were closer to the scene of the incident, and I met them there and identified his corpse. What we gathered from eyewitnesses was that my brother conveyed passengers, including a policeman, to Apapa from Ojuelegba.
“When they got to the bus stop in Apapa, the passengers alighted and N500 fell inside the vehicle. My brother picked the money but the policeman claimed ownership of the money and they started arguing. Later, my brother insisted that they should both take an oath, which they both swore to and my brother gave him the money. Surprisingly, I was told that the policeman later returned the money to Kusum and left.
“Suddenly, another man, who eyewitnesses said was a policeman and was not involved in the argument accosted Kusum for having the effrontery to argue with the policeman, who had left. My brother told him that he had no business in the matter and they started arguing.
“During the argument, my brother opened the door of his car to pick something, but in the process, the other man sprayed tear gas in his face. My brother became weak immediately and fell to the ground.
“People at the park noticed that something was wrong with him and quickly rushed him to hospital, but he died on the way. So, people held on to the man and handed him over to policemen from the Apapa Police Station. We want the police authorities to release the corpse of my brother for burial.”
The deceased’s wife, Shakirat pleaded for the help of the government and the masses because living has been difficult for her and her children. She added that she’s pregnant with another baby aside the four children God had blessed them with.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bala Elkana, said Festus had been arrested, adding that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Panti, Yaba, for further investigation.
Elkana stated, “One Taofeek Oladipo reported the incident at the Apapa Police Division and based on the report we got, the security guard, Festus Owoha, who works with a private security firm, was arrested. He was said to be arguing with the driver over the N500 that they found on the ground.
“That was the genesis of the argument, according to information we got from eyewitnesses; Festus then sprayed what looks like a chemical mess in his eyes and Kusum slumped and died.
“The suspect was arrested and the case has been transferred to the SCIID, Panti, Yaba. He is facing a charge of murder. He is not a policeman; he is a civilian. Investigation is ongoing.”
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Report any officer asking for money for release of suspect as Police insist bail is free
Report any officer asking for money for release of suspect as Police insist bail is free
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has insisted that bail is free, and called on the public to report any officer asking for money to release a suspect on bail.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja.
Adeh spoke in reaction to public outcry that some police officers were demanding money to release suspects on bail in the territory.
She said the report of the erring officers would serve as a deterrent to others, adding that it was fraudulent to demand for money to release a suspect on bail.
Adeh blamed the yielding to such fraudulent demand on ignorance on the part of the victims who refused to stand on their rights.
“A similar case was reported where an officer demanded money to release a suspect on bail and when the matter was reported, we requested for evidence from the victim.
“The evidence was provided because the money was transferred to the officer’s account and actions are being taken on the issue.
“So, I encourage the public to take advantage of the FCT Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU) lines on 08107314192 to report such misconduct with evidence,” she said.
Adeh urged the public to always insist on their rights and refuse any form of payment to release a suspect on bail.(NAN)
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Former President sentenced to five years in prison by Court
Former President sentenced to five years in prison by Court
South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk Yeol was on Friday sentenced to five years in prison for obstruction of justice.
The Seoul Central District Court found that the 65-year-old conservative, with the help of the presidential security service, had tried to prevent his own arrest and deleted multiple documents related to the investigation against him.
Yoon shocked the nation by imposing martial law on December 3, 2024, amid a budget dispute with the opposition, plunging the country into a political crisis.
He justified the drastic measure as necessary to protect South Korea’s democratic order and accused the left-leaning opposition of being infiltrated by communists with ties to China and North Korea, though he provided no evidence for these claims.
In a separate trial, prosecutors have sought the death penalty for Yoon on charges of incitement, with a verdict expected on February 19.
While the death penalty remains legally in force in South Korea, it has not been carried out for nearly 30 years.
Yoon’s actions previously alarmed international investors and led to withheld investments, damaging the reputation of South Korea as a political and economic model for the region.
Since last summer, South Korea has been led by President Lee Jae Myung, a left-leaning centrist and long-time political rival of Yoon. (dpa/NAN)
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JUST IN; Imam that famously shielded 262 Christians from death during Plateau attack is dead
JUST IN; Imam that famously shielded 262 Christians from death during Plateau attack is dead
The Imam of Nghar village, Abubakar Abdullahi in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, who famously sheltered 262 Christians during communal violence, has passed away.
The Imam’s Son Saleh Abubakar, confirmed the development to Daily Trust on Friday, saying that the cleric died on Thursday night at the Plateau Specialist Hospital in Jos.
The Son said, his father “died ten days after he was admitted” in the hospital.
“He was initially diagnosed with a heart problem. He’d go for check-ups and return. His health hadn’t been stable since the heart disease diagnosis.”
Imam Abubakar died at the age of 90. He is survived by 19 children – 12 sons and seven daughters.
Tecall that in June 2018, during violent, faith-based communal clashes that affected 10 villages in Barkin Ladi, Imam Abubakar sheltered 262 Christians in his mosque and residence until the violence subsided, saving them from certain death.
His courage earned him widespread recognition, including the International Religious Freedom Award presented by the United States Department of State in 2019.
The late cleric will be laid to rest on Friday (today) in Nghar village after the Juma’at prayers.
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