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Police in Lagos State warn intending protesters about rights of others
Police in Lagos State warn intending protesters about rights of others
Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, on Sunday charged intending protesters not to violate the rights of others while carrying out their protest for any reason.
The NLC and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) had scheduled a nationwide strike for Feb. 27 and Feb. 28 to protest what they called hardship currently being faced by Nigerians.
They charged that the hardship was inflicted on Nigerians following hike in prices of goods and services consequent upon the removal of fuel subsidy and the free fall of the naira.
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The TUC pulled out of the scheduled protest on Saturday, however, warning that it might lead to anarchy.
In a statement issued in Ikeja by police spokesman in Lagos State, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, he quoted Fayoade as warning intending protesters that anyone found infringing on the rights of others would be dealt with lawfully.
The police boss advised against any action capable of grounding commercial activities and obstructing free flow of traffic in Lagos State.
Fayoade assured residents of Lagos State that necessary security measures had been put in place to protect lives and property, with or without any protest.
He said officers and men had been deployed to ensure free flow of traffic and ensure a peaceful environment for the conduct of lawful engagements.
“Police will live up to the mandate of ensuring that no person or group of persons is allowed to infringe on the fundamental rights of others.
“Police enjoin all peace-loving residents of Lagos State to go about their lawful duties without fear of harassment or intimidation.
“Adequate security assets have been strategically deployed to ensure safety and security of all,’’ Fayoade assured in the statement.
Police in Lagos State warn intending protesters about rights of others
Woman Dies After Collapsing During Testimony in Lagos Church
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of a 55-year-old woman, identified as Ifeoma, who collapsed and died while giving a testimony during a church service in the Ejigbo area of Lagos.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, provided the confirmation to newsmen on Wednesday. He stated that the tragic incident took place at 8:48 a.m. on Sunday.
According to Hundeyin, the church’s zonal accountant reported that Ifeoma had been singing as part of her testimony when she suddenly slumped in front of the congregation. Immediate efforts were made to rush her to a nearby hospital, but she was later referred to another facility in Isolo, where she was pronounced dead.
Detectives, accompanied by the complainant, were dispatched to the hospital for investigation. However, by the time they arrived, the deceased’s husband and family had already taken her body back to her hometown in Anambra for burial.
Kwankwaso’s Nephew, Top Kano Officials Arrested in ₦347m Drug Procurement Scam
The Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission (PCACC) on Tuesday arrested several high-ranking officials, including Ibrahim Kabara, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, and Abdullahi Bashir, ALGON Chairman and interim Chairman of Tarauni Local Government.
The arrests are part of an investigation into the alleged illegal procurement of drugs and medical equipment worth ₦347 million for Kano State’s 44 local governments. Among those questioned is Musa Garba, Managing Director of Novomed Pharmaceuticals, and a nephew of former Governor Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
The PCACC has accused the officials of breaching multiple laws, including the Public Procurement Law, by awarding contracts without the necessary approval from Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Sources indicate that Bashir has confessed to authorizing the illegal payment of ₦402.6 million, of which ₦347.7 million had already been paid before the investigation commenced. The detained officials are currently under intensive interrogation as the commission vows to hold all involved accountable.
El-Rufai, Ribadu Lead Delegation to Seek Atiku’s Daughter’s Hand in Marriage
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar welcomed a high-profile delegation to his Asokoro residence yesterday as they sought his daughter Hafsat’s hand in marriage.
According to a statement from AbdulRasheed Shehu, Special Assistant on Broadcast Media to Atiku, the delegation was led by former Kaduna State Governor Nasiru El-Rufai and included the family of Kashim Imam, the prospective groom.
Notable dignitaries in attendance were Nigeria’s National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, and former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal. The event underscored Atiku’s esteemed status within Nigeria’s political landscape.
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