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President Vladimir Zalinski has continued to make phone calls with world leaders since President Donald Trump of
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the United States. US announced that President Vladimir Putin of Russia will meet with him next week, Friday, in the
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US state of Alaska and stated while answering questions from the White House reporters that there will be some
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swapping of territories to the betterment of both Ukraine and Russia, specifically saying, "We will get some
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back and we will get some switched. There will be some swapping of territories to the betterment of both."
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A statement that immediately and apparently drew the attention of the Ukrainian president Wadomir Zalinski,
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who have issued series of video and written press releases since President Donald Trump made the announcement,
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insisting that Ukraine will not seed any of its territory to Russia for the purpose of peace or to end the war,
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emphasizing that it was because President Putin occupied part of Ukraine territory in the past and assembled its
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troops Ukrainian borders without preventive punishment. made him to start full-scale war with
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Ukraine since 2022, adding that the path to peace for Ukraine must be determined
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together with Ukraine. This is fundamental. It is important that joint approaches and a shared vision work
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toward genuine peace, a consolidated position, ceasefire, end of occupation,
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end of war. According to Trump, the highly anticipated meeting between myself as President of the United States
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of America and President Vladimir Putin of Russia will take place next Friday,
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August 15th, 2025 in the great state of Alaska. Further details to follow. Thank
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you for your attention to this matter. Zalinski in a series of press releases on Saturday said, "I have not heard any
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partners express doubts about America's ability to ensure that the war ends. The
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president of the United States has the levers and the determination. Ukraine has supported all of President
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Trump's proposals starting back in February. Ceasefire. All formats have
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been supported. What is needed now is not a pause in the killings, but a real
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lasting peace. Not a ceasefire sometime in the future, in months, but immediately. President
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Trump told me so, and I fully support it. There must be a just end to the war,
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and it is Russia that must end the war it started. Ukraine and all partners share the same understanding of the need
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for a ceasefire, for an end to the killings. There is only one actor opposing this, Putin. His only card is
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the ability to kill and he is trying to sell the sessation of killings at the highest possible price. It is important
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that this does not mislead anyone. Results are needed at the leader level. Dignified results, results that will
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save lives, that the world will value and for which it will be grateful to the leader who delivers them. Everyone
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clearly sees Putin's tactics. He fears sanctions and is doing everything to bail on them. He wants to exchange a
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pause in the war, in the killings, for the legalization of the occupation of our land. He wants to get territorial
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spoils for the second time. Putin was allowed to take Crimea and this led to
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the occupation in Donesk and Luhansk regions. He received no preventive
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punishment when he amassed a contingent on our borders. This led to the full-scale war and the occupation of
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even more parts of Ukraine. Now Putin wants to be forgiven for seizing the south of our cursen region, Zaporisia,
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the entire territory of Luhansk and Dest regions and Crimea. We will not allow
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this second attempt to partition Ukraine. Knowing Russia, where there is a second, there will be a third. That is
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why we stand firm on clear Ukrainian positions. We must end the war with a
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dignified peace based on a clear and reliable security architecture. Our
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partners are ready to help us with this. We have just had a report from our team in the UK from Andre Yermik. There were
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talks among the security representatives of the US and Europe, Ukraine, the US
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vice president Vance, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Finland, Poland. The
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meeting was constructive. The path to peace for Ukraine must be determined together with Ukraine. This is
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fundamental. It is important that joint approaches and a shared vision work toward genuine peace. A consolidated
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position, ceasefire, end of occupation, end of war. Ukraine is ready for real
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decisions that can bring peace. Any decisions that are against us, any decisions that are without Ukraine are
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at the same time decisions against peace. they will not achieve anything. These are still born decisions. They are
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unworkable decisions and we all need real and genuine peace. Peace that
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people will respect. President Trump announced preparations for his meeting with Putin in Alaska, very far away from
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this war, which is raging on our land against our people and which anyway can't be ended without us, without
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Ukraine. Putin did not believe in our people and therefore made the hopeless decision to try to take Ukraine. This
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was his main mistake, not taking Ukrainians into account. I believe in our people. Ukrainians are strong.
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Ukrainians defend what's theirs. Many in the world have sided with Ukraine during
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the war. Even those who are with Russia know that Russia is doing evil. Of
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course, we will not reward Russia for what it has perpetrated. The Ukrainian
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people deserve peace, but all partners must understand what a dignified peace is. This war must be brought to an end,
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and Russia must end it. Russia started it and is dragging it out, ignoring all
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deadlines, and that is the problem, not something else. The answer to the Ukrainian territorial question already
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is in the constitution of Ukraine. No one will deviate from this and no one
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will be able to. Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier. We are
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ready to work together with President Trump, together with all our partners for real and most importantly lasting
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peace. A peace that will not collapse because of Moscow's desires. I thank all
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our people for being together. Ukraine is I thank all our soldiers for preserving our independence. Stand firm.
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This is our land. We are Ukraine. Glory to Ukraine. There is already a lot of
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support and it comes in the new circumstances with a deadline now set for Russia to cease fire. So far, we see
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that the Russians are ignoring it, at least for now. Today has once again
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brought killings and Russian shelling. Over a 100 strike drones were launched overnight against Ukraine, followed
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during the day by air bomb strikes, intense assaults on the front line, and yet more air raid alerts in our cities
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and communities. No orders to stop have been given to the Russian army. We are
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speaking with our partners to ensure real steps are taken. We are in constant communication with the American side and
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our partners for their part are also engaging with the United States. All are
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united in the understanding that there is a chance to achieve at least a ceasefire and that everything depends on
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the right pressure on Russia. I had a good conversation with President of Finland, Alexander Stub. We are
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coordinating positions for the most productive joint work with America. It is important that America has the
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determination and the ability to end the war, and we welcome President Trump's desire to stop the killings. To respond
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to Russia's intention to prolong the war and seize territorial spoils, we must act wisely and in coordination.
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Thank you for your support, Alexander. Ukraine and Finland have the longest borders with Russia in Europe and our
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people know very well what threats this brings. We agreed to continue working together for our common security. I
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spoke with UK Prime Minister Karma. I am grateful for the support. We share the
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same view on the need for a truly lasting peace for Ukraine and on the danger of Russia's plan to reduce
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everything to discussing the impossible. Clear steps are needed as well as maximum coordination between us and our
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partners. We value the determination of the United Kingdom, the United States,
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and all our partners to end the war. We are actively working for constructive diplomacy and to ensure that the
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decisions can work. We agreed on further contacts. I spoke with Prime Minister of
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Spain, Pedro Sanchez. I am grateful for Spain's support for Ukraine and our
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people. are informed about the diplomatic situation and our contacts with partners and shared our vision of
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what the next steps should be. The main thing now is to ensure that Russia does not once again impose its unrealistic
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conditions on anyone. It is important that Pedro and I share the same view.
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Europe's voice must be taken into account. We are coordinating our common European position. We are ready to move
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as quickly and constructively as possible toward a just peace. We also discussed Ukraine's path toward European
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integration. Ukraine has fulfilled all its obligations and is fully ready to open the first negotiating cluster. We
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discussed possible options and will look for solutions. We agreed to stay in touch. Thank you. I spoke with President
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of France Emanuel Macron. I am grateful for the support. We exchanged news on
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the diplomatic situation. Ukraine, France, and all our partners are ready
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to work as productively as possible for the sake of real peace. It is truly important that the Russians do not
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succeed in deceiving anyone again. We all need a genuine end to the war and reliable security foundations for
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Ukraine and other European nations. I spoke with the prime minister of Denmark, Meta Frederickson. I am
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grateful for the support. We discuss the diplomatic situation and communication with partners both ours and metas. These
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days diplomatic activity is extremely high. However, we see no changes in
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Russia's position. The Russians still refuse to stop the killings, still invest in the war, and still push the
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idea of exchanging Ukrainian territory for Ukrainian territory with consequences that guarantee nothing
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except more favorable positions for Russia to resume the war. All our steps must bring us closer to a real end to
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the war, not its reconfiguration, and our joint decisions with partners
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must serve our common security. We also discussed with Meta our work toward EU
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membership and the progress on this path for both Ukraine and Muldova. We share
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the same view on the need for a fair approach and the fulfillment of commitments for Ukraine and Muldova
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together. Thank you.
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bringing you the news in a more digital way. Nigeria police force has refuted claims
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that its men manhandled. Sahare reporter's publisher Omi Saware inside
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cell after the media personnel honored the invitation sent him from the office of the inspector general of police IGP
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over allegations of forgery and criminal defamation of characters with the police stating in a press release signed and
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made available after the detained media publisher was released on Friday night that Saware allegedly brought bandages
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alongside other personal items when he came to the station to honor the police invitation.
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And when the IGP ordered internal investigation to ascertain if truly the media publisher was tortured as claimed,
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Sare refused to allow medical personnel from the Nigeria police force check the alleged injury on his hand he had
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claimed he suffered as a result of the police personnel brutality while inside cell. Meanwhile, as at the time, Saware
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was released on Friday night, bandages were still seen wrapped around one of his hands, as seen in the video while he
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was coming out from the IGP rapid response team, IT police detention
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facilities in Abuja, as stated by Saware in the video. Shortly after his release
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from detention facilities at the IGP rapid response team on Friday, Saware
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posted on his social media handles and said that freedom is never given. It is
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not a gift from the powerful nor a token handed down by the oppressor. It must be
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seized with raw courage, with clarity, and with collective will. Those who sit
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in power never give it up willingly. That's why we take it back. Because freedom is ours and we will fight until
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it is no longer a dream but a lived reality. Nigeria police force in a
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statement issued on August 8th, 2025 and made available to the public said the
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Nigeria Police Force is compelled to address and decisively correct the recent wave of disinformation being
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pedled in connection with the lawful arrest and detention of Mr.
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Saw a figure known for manipulating public narratives and weaponizing propaganda to malign state institutions
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and their leadership particularly the office of the inspector general of police. Contrary to the falsehoods being
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circulated, Mr. Saware was arrested based on credible corroborated
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allegations involving criminal offenses such as forgery, cyberstalking, and other infractions currently under active
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investigation. The arrest was affected in full compliance with extand legal provisions and with strict adherence to
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constitutional safeguards, due process, and the rights of the suspect. To be
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clear, Mr. Saware was released on bail well within the 48-hour constitutional
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window in accordance with the provisions of section 354 of the 1999 constitution
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of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended. He is fully aware of the nature
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of the allegations against him and has been duly informed of the charges. He is
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expected to appear before a court of competent jurisdiction in the coming days to answer to the accusations in a
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lawful and transparent judicial process. Equally false and grossly misleading is
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the narrative suggesting that Mr. Saware was tortured or subjected to any form of
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inhuman or degrading treatment while in custody. The Nigeria Police Force
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maintains a zero tolerance policy for torture in alignment with the provisions of the Anti-torrture Act 2017 and in
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fulfillment of Nigeria's obligations under applicable international human rights instruments. The viral image of
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Mr. Sare with a bandaged arm has been mischievously presented to mislead the public and stir unwarranted outrage. For
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the record, the bandage was part of his personal belongings at the time he honored the police's invitation prior to
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his arrest and detention. In any case, upon receiving the report that Mr.
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Saware was later seen wearing the bandage while in custody. The inspector general of police promptly ordered an
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internal investigation to ascertain how he had access to it during detention, particularly in light of his consistent
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refusal to undergo medical examination by the independent teams deployed by the police. This proactive step underscores
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the IGP's unwavering commitment to transparency, professionalism, and
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strict adherence to established custodial protocols. In the spirit of accountability and transparency, the
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force promptly responded to the claims of brutality by dispatching a medical team led by the medical director of the
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Muhammadu Buuhari Police Hospital to conduct an independent examination on the 7th of August 2025.
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Mr. Saware declined the evaluation. A second medical team, this time led by
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the force medical officer, was sent on the 8th of August 2025, and again,
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access was denied by the suspect. These refusals are officially documented.
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While the police respect the individual's right to decline medical assessment, the record must show that
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the opportunity for independent medical verification was twice provided and twice rejected. Furthermore, his
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continued detention is not arbitrary. It is anchored on a valid remand order issued by a competent court of
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jurisdiction. Every action taken by the Nigeria Police Force in this matter has
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been underpinned by legal authority devoid of malice, bias or political undertones. The force urges the media,
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civil society actors, and the public to exercise greater diligence, restraint,
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and professional responsibility in their reporting. Sensationalism, particularly
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when driven by those with personal vendettas against the police leadership, poses a clear risk to public trust and
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the integrity of ongoing investigations. The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its
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unwavering commitment to the protection of human rights, respect for the rule of law, and the pursuit of justice without
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fear or favor. No individual, regardless of their status, influence or social
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media reach, is above the law. Further updates on this matter will be provided
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as investigations proceed in accordance with due process. We have reported that
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the human rights activist and founder of Sahare reporters news network Om Saware
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has been reportedly manhandled on Thursday early morning inside police cell by offices from the inspector
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general of police IGP monitoring unit after the journalist honored the invitation sent him from the office of
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the inspector general of police for a reason not stated but the media personnel working with Saware in a
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statement on Thursday made available through the verified personal social media handles of Saware said that the
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police presented two petitions against Saware over alleged forgery and defamation of character adding that some
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police officers from the IGP monitoring unit as early as 6:00 a.m. on Thursday
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entered Sare cell at the force intelligence department in Abuja with alleged pretense to take the media
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publisher to court. But when the journalist demanded to see the charges against him, he was allegedly handled
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roughly by a team of armed policemen. This barristister Adanju Deji petitioned
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the president of Nigeria Boler Ahmed Tanubu demanding the immediate dismissal of the IGP Kyod Etoken for allegedly
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abusing his office by thus using his highranking office in the Nigeria police
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force to settle personal scores. Although the Nigeria Police Force has not reacted to these allegations, but
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the force in a press release on Thursday afternoon apparently made statements in relation to the current matters
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involving the detained media publisher Om Saware by insisting and stating in
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the press statement that the recent promotions in the Nigeria Police Force was based on merit and not selective,
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accusing an unnamed online platform of allegedly sponsoring deliberate falsehood to tarnish the image of the
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force while also calling on officers and men of the force to desist from lobbying to get promoted. Saying the IGP has
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warned that any police personnel caught lobbying to get promotion will be made to face disciplinary action.
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Ladies and gentlemen, this is uh me here. I've just been released by
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the police. you know, we told them that uh he can't sustain this, but you know,
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they hear word now. So, I'm in front of the just been released from uh detention
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after 48 hours um by the illegal IGP and his people.
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What I told them when they released when they arrested me is the same thing. They are now living with the fact that we
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can't hold our idea whose time has come. But I want to thank everyone of you out there who is uh worked very hard
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uh stayed all this night up late ensuring that um they didn't get away with this crime against humanity.
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And I'm just uh very excited to let you know that
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now revolution revolution
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don't matter is not the hand is All
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right, guys. So, the we going uh we're going back to work.
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Father's father going back to work. Yep. He don't care who they for country.
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Yes. In spite. Yes. Now, despite the hand, we are going on.
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They're going back to work, man.
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Okay. So, we'll talk to you guys very much um
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later in the evening after I see doctor now. Um but I want to thank
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uh our lawyers as you can see them. I thank my brother here. I'm the older
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brother by the way. You guys know I very well.
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has not slept since I left. Thank you so much.
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All you guys out there
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very grateful to all of you guys
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revolution has just started. Yes. Yes. an idea which
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so uh we'll be talking to you much uh later but I have to check the behav
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you know uh today I'm going to give them a bit of a a breakh
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Thank you. I heard you issued a statement. Thank you.
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Uh J, I don't know where you are. Everybody talking about
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very dark man. Um Bab. [Music]
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Oh, Mama P. Yes. I never met you even though I've heard a lot about I hope to meet you one of these days. Um
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I saw wise man in Lagos, Jamu, everybody that seeking here, you know, A3 and a
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crew that came all the way from Lagos. I think they came here from portals and my family
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and I have to also interest all those policemen that I
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thoughted my [Music] we are together until they exited CPS
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and all our police friends. Uh we have already created a police movement so
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they will hear from them very soon. So they will hear but there's no time to
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take time revolution now.
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Oh yes. Oh you know how do you thank?
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Yes. Thank you so much and everyone I know uh
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there's a lot of people I need to thank I calling you uh as soon as uh I have
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some time but like I said this is this must be
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thank you bringing you the news in a more digital
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way. Human rights activist and founder of Sahare reporters news network Saware
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has been reportedly manhandled on Thursday early morning inside police cell by offices from the inspector
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general of police IGP monitoring unit after the journalist honored the invitation sent him from the office of
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the inspector general of police for a reason not stated but the media personnel working with Saware in a
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statement on Thursday made available through the verified personal social media handles of Saware, said that the
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police presented two petitions against Saware over alleged forgery and defamation of character, adding that
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some police officers from the IGP monitoring unit as early as 6:00 a.m. on
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Thursday, entered Saware cell at the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja with alleged pretends to take the media
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publisher to court. But when the journalist demanded to see the charges against him, he was allegedly handled
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roughly by a team of armed policemen. This barristister Adanju Deji petitioned
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the president of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tanubu, demanding the immediate dismissal of the IGP Kyod Egen for
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allegedly abusing his office by thus using his highranking office in the Nigeria police force to settle personal
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scores. Although the Nigeria Police Force has not reacted to these allegations, but the force in a press
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release on Thursday afternoon apparently made statements in relation to the current matters involving the detained
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media publisher Omi Saware by insisting and stating in the press statement that
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the recent promotions in the Nigeria Police Force was based on merit and not
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selective, accusing an unnamed online platform of allegedly sponsoring deliberate falsehoods to tarnish the
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image of the force while also calling on officers and men of the force to desist from lobbying to get promoted saying the
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IGP has warned that any police personnel caught lobbying to get promotion will be made to face disciplinary action.
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According to the post published via Saware social media handles, the media team of the publisher said, "This
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morning at 6:00 a.m., a police team led by a chief superintendent of police from the IGP monitoring unit forcibly gained
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entry into Amy Saware's cell at the force intelligence department in Abuja,
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claiming they were taking him to court. The team of nine officers, including eight heavily armed personnel, handled
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Sore roughly when he asked to see the charges and notify his lawyers, breaking his arm in the process before taking him
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to another police facility, the media team stated. In another post, the media
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said the notorious former SARS officer DCP akin Fakared presented two petitions
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to Saware from the illegal IGP's office. one alleged forgery and the second written by Bukola Yi Kouti who was
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promoted to ACP because she's mistress alleges criminal defamation. Sare had
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before honoring the police invitation on Wednesday said in a number of posts previous day that the IGP monitoring
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unit has scheduled my interview for tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. Yet they have refused to provide a copy of the
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purported petition against me. It is now clear that their intention is to conceal
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the sinister plan of the illegal IGP and continue operating in darkness. Despite
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this, I will honor the invitation, but not alone. I will be going with a full
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house. To all our revolutionary comrades, as always, we move together.
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Let every freedom fighter, every citizen of conscience, every voice of resistance
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assemble early tomorrow at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja.
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Revolutiono Eggbe token must go. They say the illegal IGP spoke today and sent
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fresh threats against us. We heard that the illegal inspector general of police
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Kyod Eggbeen has issued fresh threats. But even his voice betrays him. His
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voice was cracked by incompetence, weighed down by immorality, nepotism,
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favoritism, tribalism. It was worn thin by the burden of failed leadership. We
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are Nigerian citizens who have faced down tyrants, dictators, and power-drunk
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men in and out of uniform. We've survived worse, and we've conquered. No
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amount of intimidation, propaganda or empty threats can shake our resolve or
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derail our desire for a better just and dignified society. A looter continuer.
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The Nigeria Police Force in a statement signed and made available by the force spokesperson DCP Alumi Adaji said, "The
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Nigeria Police Force has observed with concern the growing wave of lobbying and unofficial requests directed at the
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Inspector General of Police and the Police Service Commission by certain offices seeking special promotions.
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This search was triggered by the misinformation being spread by certain media platforms following the recent
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approval of accelerated promotions for a number of deserving offices who have distinguished themselves through
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exemplary service. The force wishes to categorically state that these accelerated promotions were not
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arbitrary, but were part of a well ststructured reward system set up by the police leadership aimed at recognizing
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officers who have demonstrated outstanding performance, uncommon bravery, professional excellence, and
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commitment to duty and the officers who benefited with those who met the standardized guidelines for such
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accelerated promotion. The recent exercise does not signify the commencement of a general or
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indiscriminate special promotion scheme. In light of recent misleading reports
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sponsored by a particular online platform suggesting that the police force has initiated arbitrary
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promotions, the Nigeria Police Force firmly cautions the public to disregard such falsehoods. These reports are
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baseless, misleading, and intended to undermine the integrity of the force's promotion process. The NPF remains
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committed to transparency, merit, and due process in all personnel decisions.
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Furthermore, offices are strongly cautioned against lobbying or attempting to influence the promotion process
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through unofficial means. Such conduct is unethical, undermines the principles
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of meritocracy and professionalism, and will attract severe disciplinary action in accordance with extand laws and
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regulations. The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to a promotion
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system anchored on integrity, verifiable merit, and honorable service to the nation. Officers and men are hereby
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urged to remain dedicated, maintain discipline, and continue to discharge the duties with pride and distinction,
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the police stated. Human rights lawyer barrista adanju deji in a reaction to
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the photograph of Saware's hand wrapped with bandages at the police detention facility said ebetoken the most useless
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IGP in the history of Nigeria police has ordered the detention of Saware for criticizing his incompetent and
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favoritism promotions and other numerous infractions. How do you promote your personal staff
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arbitrarily just like that? The Police Act 2020 and regulation 367 of the
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Nigeria Police Regulations forbids a police officer from settling personal scores and vendetta via the
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instrumentalities of their offices. But Eggbe Beethoen is too shameless to care and continue to abuse his office.
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President Tonubu must sack him now. Eggbeen must go. In an open letter and
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petition to President Bola Ahmed Tonubu Adanju Deji said and in quotes that your
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excellency with utmost respect for the office you occupy I write to draw your attention to the deepening rot within
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the Nigeria Police Force NPF which if left unchecked threatens to completely
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erode public trust and destroy the very institution meant to protect us all.
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Under the watch of the current inspector general of police, the force has become increasingly compromised by a pattern of
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conduct that has brought the institution into disrepute. The NPF has become
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personalized and weaponized with growing reports of the force being used to settle personal scores and intimidate
34:30
private citizens. The civic space has shrunk under a climate of fear. peaceful
34:35
expression, association, and lawful descent are now treated with suspicion or outright hostility by an institution
34:42
that should protect these freedoms. More disturbingly, the men and women who serve in the police force continue to
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operate under conditions that are nothing short of inhumane. Reports of nepotism, favoritism, and
34:56
ethnic promotions above competence, and institutional framework has become order of the day. officers lack adequate
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welfare, modern equipment, proper housing, and fair remuneration, resulting into the recent police
35:09
protest. The morale of the average policeman is low, and yet they are still expected to perform optimally. A force
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that is deprived of dignity cannot enforce the law with dignity. The NPF
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urgently needs reform, but reform cannot happen under leadership that undermines its very principles. It is in light of
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this that I respectfully urge you to act decisively by relieving the current inspector general of police of his
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duties and appointing a leader with a clear commitment to constitutional order and human rights. Yours faithfully Deji
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Adiandu Esquire Punch newspaper reported that the coalition of United Political
35:49
Parties and the AOE Youth Ambassadors have called for the immediate and unconditional release of pro-democracy
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activist and journalist Amy Saware. following his recent arrest by the Nigeria Police Force. In separate
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statements on Thursday, both groups condemned the arrest, describing it as a violation of Saware's constitutional
36:09
rights and an abuse of police authority. National Secretary of CUPP Peter Amay
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said Saware's detention flouts section 39 of the Nigerian Constitution which
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guarantees freedom of expression and opinion. He said the police had turned into an instrument of oppression and
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called for accountability. We strongly condemn the arrest of Amy Saware by the
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Nigerian police, an act that flouts section 39 of the Nigerian constitution
36:39
which guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of expression, including the freedom to hold opinions and share ideas
36:45
without interference. This arrest is not only unjust but also a disturbing misuse
36:51
of police power, turning an institution meant to protect Nigerians into a tool for oppression and personal vendettas.
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This arrest is a blatant abuse of power and an affront to the principles of justice and accountability enshrined in
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the constitution. The Nigerian police owe Nigerians a clear explanation for
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Saware's arrest. Denying him his right to bail is indefensible and further exposes the misuse of authority to
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silence dissent. We demand his immediate and unconditional release and if the
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inspector general believes there is a case to answer, Sare should be charged to court without delay. He stated the
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Aeroa youth ambassadors in a separate statement signed by their national coordinator Yaya Abdulahi also condemned
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Saware's continued detention and gave the federal authorities a 72-hour ultimatum to release him or face
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protests across the 19 northern states and the federal capital territory. The
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group said Saware's arrest was part of a pattern of harassment, alleging that state institutions were being misused to
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suppress disscent. They warned that a continued clampdown on critics could erode democratic values and civic
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freedoms. In line with this, the Aeroa youth ambassadors hereby issue a 72-hour
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ultimatum to the Nigerian authorities to release Saware or face nationwide protests in all 19 northern states and
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the federal capital territory. We will mobilize peaceful mass action in solidarity with Saware and in defense of
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the fundamental rights of all Nigerians to freedom of expression and assembly.
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We call on all progressive forces, civil society groups, student unions, labor
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movements, and the general public to rise in unity against the growing tyranny and misuse of state power.
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Nigeria belongs to us all, and no government has the right to crush disscent in a democratic society. The
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statement added, "The police are yet to issue an official response to the reason for Sare's arrest."
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Bringing you the news in a more digital way. An amra is no doubt one of the states in
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Nigeria experiencing incessant and very high rates of kidnapping that in some cases do lead to the death of the
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abducted victims and killing of security operatives and some other persons around the scene of the mostly monetary crimes
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of hostage taking for a ransom. Specifically, our crime reporters gathered that there is hardly no week
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without one or two persons being kidnapped along the Anitawaryi federal road in an amber state, especially
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between Ober community and Iala town. As we gathered that most victims of kidnapping in the state are hardworking
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small and medium-sized business owners who most of whom struggled out of poverty to become wealthy, successful
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traders. This we learned there may be no wealthy successful business owner along
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the Ahiala Olu road left to be kidnapped or forced to pay ransom to the kidnappers. While in Ober wealthy people
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are being kidnapped quietly and ransom in millions are paid in silence to the kidnappers. According to members of the
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community, a young successful businessman was kidnapped recently at a location between the Ober New Road and
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Old Road junctions shortly after he visited his building construction site. While we also learned that some people
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in the state to report or contract their friends to kidnappers just to get a share from the ransom that will be paid
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afterwards or when such people have issue or dispute with their friends or co-raders. It may interest you to know
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that the Anamra State Police Command recently arrested a 24-year-old male
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suspect, Muan Victor, for allegedly luring his friend to be kidnapped by his
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criminal gang in Uli, Iiala local government area of the state. and they reportedly collected a ransom in dollars
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equivalent to 5.3 million naira with his gang members just as gunman in a not too
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long distance time abducted a lawyer and two other persons in in Polyu Auata
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local government area of an amra in addition to previous cases of kidnapping of the owner of de Porsche club Chief
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Igi by unknown gunman after the gunman killed numbers of persons along the new
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Oberi road in Idili south local government area of an amber state with
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the number of those killed at the Porsche nightclub said to be seven but one of the security operatives was
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beheaded and another had his foot cut off and made away with by the invading deadly kidnappers. This occurred shortly
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after a well-known native doctor or witch doctor aka Aqua Oko Turaki was kidnapped after
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his two personal aids killed in the vicinity of his hotel at Ober community before the kidnappers effortlessly took
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him away and was released after ransom in millions were reportedly paid. That not all. On May 21st, 2022, shortly
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after Professor Chukuma Soludo was sworn in as governor, gunman abducted the law
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maker representing Auata 2 constituency in the state house of assembly. Okuku
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Aoy Aoy, also known as Okioke, represented Solido's state constituency,
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Isuopia. Aoy was killed and beheaded alongside his aid Sirilchoka 6 days
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after they were abducted along Aguiligo road anoroka local government area of
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the state and their heads and bodies dumped along a roadside in the state and in December 2024 another lawmaker in the
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state house of assembly was kidnapped and killed and the victim the lifeless body of the member representing Anicha
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North one constituency in the Anamra state house of assembly justice Isuka
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was found along the second Niger Bridge with Isuka's lifeless body said to be already decomposing was found by a joint
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team of security operatives 44 days after he was kidnapped on December 24th,
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2024 along the UNP road in Inland Town Anitia while returning home for
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Christmas. And the most prominent among the incessant cases of kidnapping in the
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state is Martin Zaki well known as fish magnet. The kidnapping and subsequent
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killing of the young small business owner sparked protest and public awareness like never before with a
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social right activist Martin Zod aka Verie Darkman coming to the state earlier on Sunday and led a protest walk
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on Tuesday which was tagged candlelight procession march in honor of fish magnet
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one of the most recent victims of the unabated deadly monetary kidnapping business apparently thriving in an amber
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like some other states in Nigeria. with Verid Duckman saying during the protest that it may be right to say that
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kidnappers killed fish magnet but the actual killers are the administrative failures of Professor Charles Chukuman
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Solido the state governor Senator Bola Ahmed Tonubu the president of Nigeria
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general Christopher Musa the Nigeria chief of defense staff Kyote Egen the
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inspector general of police and the local government area chairman or mayor and accused them of incompetence in
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managing security matters in the state and the country at large. While the Anamra state police command spokesperson
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Toshukua who also joined the campaign said the campaign walk was not only
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about fish magnet but a bold statement collectively made by an amra youths in solidarity and in support of the efforts
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of the security agencies in the state against killings and other crimes. After
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the protest, Verid Dugman stated in a post that I'm glad I found this online and like I clearly said, Fish Magnet was
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killed by Chukuma Charles Soludo. He was killed by President Bola Ahmed Tanubu.
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Ellipsis dot rest in peace my name's sake Martin Za Fasinachi. Dear at fish
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magnet, you sent me a DM and I didn't see it. Even if I had seen it, I
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wouldn't have responded because I have other priorities and a lot of issues going on. And I always think people gift
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me things to have me advertise for them. So I don't accept gift. When I saw your
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post on Edna page, I actually commented something funny to let you know I saw
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it. You are gone now and I sincerely wish I had collected the fish from you.
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Ellipsis dot dot I would like to also beg Nigerians to support his business so
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his legacy continues. It should not be a case where because he is no more and then people will stop the patronage the
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office and business is still operating follow at fish magnet they deliver nationwide l I finally did the advert
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for you and you won't even see it rest on king my namesake tooku aena the an
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amra state police command spokesperson in a post also said it was a walk for
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peace a stand against violent crime the youths of an amra came out in their
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numbers in a symbolic walk for peace, a collective stance against violent crime.
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It was not just a march for fish magnet. It was a show of solidarity with the Nigeria police and other security
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agencies. A bold statement to condemn all forms of criminality. Together, they echoed a clear message.
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Enough is enough. Criminals can no longer be allowed to terrorize an amber state and the southeast region. The time
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has come for unity, vigilance, and communitydriven action for a safer Anra.
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An amber state association of town union, Asatu, youth president, comrade
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Kennekoli, as well as an amra state commissioner for youth development, Mr.
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Patrick Aken, were also at the event with almost all the protesters dressed in black and black matched from a Roma
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junction in the state capital to the fish magnet factory in Orca. The protest did not take place without an earlier
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warning issued against Farid Darkman by the police. The Nigeria police force had
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in a statement said the commissioner of police an amber state command CPU orugu
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fwcmnipsphd has issued a stern warning to social
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media influencer Mr. Martins's Vincent OS popularly known as Verid Dugman
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cautioning him against making statements or taking actions capable of inciting tension or breaching public peace within
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the state. The CP noted the decision of the family of the late Mister Aessi on
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managing director of fish magnet outlet to publicly dissociate themselves from any proposed or ongoing candlelight
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procession or memorial gathering being organized in his name. They therefore pleaded that they should allow the
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family to grieve privately while trusting the authorities to do their work. The CP emphasized that an amra
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state remains one of the most peaceful in the region due to the sustained efforts of the police and other security
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agencies in collaboration with critical stakeholders. He stressed that no
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individual regardless of social status would be allowed to disrupt the existing
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peace and security architecture of the state. CP Oratugu urged residents and
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visitors alike to go about their lawful duties without fear, reaffirming the command's commitment to maintaining law
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and order. He further advised social media users and public figures to exercise restraint and avoid spreading
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misinformation or making inciting remarks. The command further warns that
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anyone found undermining public peace either online or offline will face the
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full weight of the law. We have reported that the Anamra state government under the leadership of Governor Charles
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Chukuma Soludo has said that the state is currently in search of justice over the killing of a young and creative fish
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farmer Martin Zafes Nachi on Yaki well known by his business name as fish
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magnet who was reportedly shot on the leg while being kidnapped on Sunday the 27th of July 2025 at his residence in
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Ezin Fete village Hokuno in Orca the Anamra state capital. This Dr. George
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Mgalu, the Labour Party candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the state said that an amber state is no
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longer safe, adding that people are being killed, slaughtered for their families to bury in silence while the
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state governor, Professor Charles Chukuma Soludo looks the other way with no sympathy, condolence visit, or
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statement. Specifically, Mogulu said, "I must speak frankly. An amra is no longer
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safe. Not even in the state capital. Our people are being slaughtered, kidnapped,
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and buried in silence. While the government looks the other way, this is not leadership. It is abandonment. Just
49:45
recently, we lost over 10 lives in a ghastly accident at Amichi Noi South
49:51
local government area. Yet, there was no statement, no condolence, not even a visit from the state government.
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Instead, we see street renamings and political endorsement rallies. Where is our conscience? Mogulu stated while the
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former lawyer to Nambdi Kanu, the detained Bafra agitation leader Barrista Rafeni AIO said the people of the state
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are currently romancing with crimes, hiding criminals, and painting absurd narratives on social media to glorify
50:19
and justify the rising crimes in the state, saying, "The most frightening part, the reckless energy our own people
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expend defending these killers. When you shield murderers because they are your kinsmen, you embolden them. When you
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justify kidnappings under the guise of ethnic pride, you leave the gates wide open for the real external aggressors
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like armed herdsmen whose invasion will come when we are weakest and most divided.
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[Music] They said kidnappers killed fish magnets. But in actual sense, it is the
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government that killed fish magnets. In natural sense it is soludo that
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killed fish magnet. In actual sense it is president that
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killed fish magnet. In actual sense it is the local government chairman that killed fish
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magnet. In sense it is the police that killed fish magnet.
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In sense it is the chief of defense staff and the chief of staff that kill fish market.
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Yes. We must prepare our debt.
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32,000 country. Nigeria is a very rich country.
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We have the money to have more policemen with more
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ammunitions, more guns that can protect everybody.
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But for some reason these people don't care. Your children are living abroad.
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You don't go to our schools. You don't use our hospital. All your kids are outside. That's why
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never understand
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they can never understand. I look at the faces of people here and I say plenty of us.
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Many of us will still die.
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And you know why? Because the government don't care. They don't care. They only care about their pockets and
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their own family. They are selfish interest. Make it make sense. They're saying for how many years?
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Rich man. Everybody keep quiet. They stand for jobs. Everybody keep
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quiet. Everybody keep quiet. They enter Kaduna.
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There three states. Everybody keep quiet. Enter. Say four.
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Everybody keep quiet. They enter Ben. Say five. Everybody keep quiet. They enter.
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Everybody keep quiet. Enter. Everybody keep quiet.
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Everybody keep quiet. Enter. Everybody keep quiet.
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Everybody
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keep What have we done?
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For how long? For how long? They gather every time.
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Need to do better. Please come. We are begging you.
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Protect us.
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Protect us. Protect your people.
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Protect your people. They keep people election.
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By the time they kill all of us, we go vote. You go very soon. Nobody to vote
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politician again. Everybody finish. Imagine
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killing over
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dogs.
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It's a problem. Sadness.
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We are supposed to gather because of happiness to celebrate.
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But it's so sad that we are gathered here today because the demise of a young
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blood like everyone of us whose name is magnet.
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This magnet is a victim of
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the incompetence of our security. Oh, excuse you. Let me explain. Let me
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explain. Right. Let me explain. Before I came here, let me just break down something.
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They actually wanted to stop this because they thought I am political. Maybe I won't do politics for one person
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against this problem or against this government. But I don't care about politics.
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security
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there. Nobody a lot of things need to be done. So now
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we are going to take a to magnet office to be a very easy work.
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this work the reason for it is simple first of all it's a tribute to fish man
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and also an awareness the problem some of
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you know next month don't get this some of us next year
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don't talk if you don't talk don't think you are too
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alive I witnessed countless experience in my life. I have witnessed countless
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experience in my life. It's just part of Okay. Um thank you everyone. What you
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are seeing today is not only against uh fish magnet but this is a collective way
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of Indianra the use of anra standing with the security agencies to make sure
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that uh the killings in anra is reduced to drastical uh level and they are ready
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to work with the security agencies to provide information on issues that
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concern security. What you are seeing today is just a replica of India, the
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collective will of India to make sure that the security is very very stable.
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Thank you. And as you can see what is going on here, we're going to demonstrate our how
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we feel. We welcome bringing you the news in a
57:29
more digital way. Ghana Minister of Defense Edward Omain Bulmer alongside
57:34
seven other top government officials and military personnel have been confirmed dead after Ghana armed forces in a
57:41
statement on Wednesday had declared the Z9 military helicopter missing stating
57:46
the helicopter traveling from the nation capital in Ara to Abuasi in Ashanti region went off from radar at 9:12 a.m.
57:54
with three crew members and five passengers on board. Others killed in the helicopter crash as confirmed by the
58:01
office of the president of Ghana include Dr. Al-Haji Matala Muhammad MP for
58:07
Tamali central minister for environment science and technology Al-Haji Munaru
58:13
Muhammad acting deputy national security coordinator Dr. Samuel Sarapong,
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vicechairman of the NDC, Samuel Abu Aagay, former parliamentary candidate
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squadron leader Peter Befi Annala, flying officer Tuedu and Sergeant Ernest
58:30
Adomo Mensah. It was gathered that the military helicopter went down at a Dani
58:35
Acroofam in the Ashanti region on Wednesday for yet to be stated cause of the incident as video footage showed the
58:42
burnt beyond recognition bodies of those on board the aircraft. The aircraft was
58:47
from Ara and heading for a Bazi and is currently off the radar. All efforts are being made to establish contact. The
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Ghana armed forces had stated in a statement earlier on Wednesday. The government of Ghana has directed that
59:01
all national flags be flown at half mast in honor of the late government top officials Edward Omain Bulma, Minister
59:08
for Defense and Ibrahim Matala Muhammad, Minister for Environment, Science,
59:13
Technology and Innovation among others who died in the military helicopter crash. According to local media, the
59:20
fatal incident occurred on Wednesday, August 6th in the Adani Acroofam district of the Ashanti region while the
59:27
two ministers along with six others were on route to Abuasi for official duties.
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Announcing the directive, Chief of Staff Julius Deborah expressed the government's deep sorrow regarding the
59:39
loss of the two senior public officials and others on board the helicopter. The president is emotionally down. The vice
59:46
president is leading a team to formally inform the families. Education Minister Haruna Idrasu told news reporters
59:54
following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the lives of top government officials including the defense and
59:59
environment ministers. While announcing the death of the all passengers and crew members on board, the Ghana chief of
1:00:06
staff Julius Deborah said on behalf of the president of the republic, his excellency John Drammani Muhammad, the
1:00:14
vice president, Professor Nana Jane Aaku Aguumang who is with us here and the
1:00:19
government of Ghana. I have the unpleasant duty sadly to announce a national tragedy involving the crash of
1:00:26
a military helicopter this morning around the Adansi area in the Ashanti region. Government regrets to announce
1:00:33
the demise of the following persons in the tragic crash. Dr. Edward Kofi Omain
1:00:39
Bulma, Minister for Defense. Al-Haji, Dr. Ibrahim Matala Muhammad, MP,
1:00:45
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. Al-Haji Munaru Muhammad,
1:00:50
acting deputy national security coordinator and former minister for food and agriculture. Dr. Samuel Saong,
1:00:59
vicechairman of the National Democratic Congress, and Samuel Abuagay, a former
1:01:04
parliamentary candidate, squadron leader Peter Barfeala, flying officer Manine
1:01:10
Tuadu, Sergeant Ernest Ado Mensah, the president and government extend our
1:01:15
condolences and sympathies to the families of our comrades and servicemen who died in service to the country. All
1:01:22
flags are to fly at half mast until further notice. Julius Deborah, chief of
1:01:27
staff, stated in a press briefing, "Good afternoon
1:01:33
on behalf of the president of the republic, his excellency John Ramani Mahama, the vice president, professor
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Nana Jin Oppoku Jiman, who is with us here and the government of Ghana.
1:01:47
I have the unpleasant duty sadly to announce a national tragedy involving
1:01:53
the crash of a military helicopter this morning around the Adansi area in Ashanti region.
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Government regrets to announce the demise of the following persons in the tragic crash. Dr. Id Kufi Oman, Minister
1:02:09
for Defense. Alaji Dr. Ibrahim Mutal Muhammad, MP,
1:02:14
Minister for Environment, Science and Technology. Alaji Monu Muhammad Lemonad, Acting
1:02:22
Deputy National Security Coordinator and former Minister for Food and Agriculture, Dr. Samuel Sapo, Vice Chairman of the
1:02:30
National Democratic Congress, and Mr. Samuel Abuaji, a former parliamentary
1:02:35
candidate, squadron leader Peter Bafi Anala, flying officer Manin Chum Aedu
1:02:44
and Sergeant Ernest Adu Mensah, the president and government extends our
1:02:50
condolences and sympathies to the families of our comrades and the servicemen who died in service to the
1:02:58
country. All flags are to fly at half m until further notice. Thank you.
1:03:07
You the news in a more digital way. An amra state government under the leadership of Governor Charles Chukuma
1:03:13
Soludo has said that the state is currently in search of justice over the killing of a young and creative fish
1:03:19
farmer. Martin Zafes on Casey, well known by his business name as Fish
1:03:25
Magnet, who was reportedly shot on the leg while being kidnapped on Sunday the 27th of July 2025 at his residence in
1:03:33
Ezin Fet village, Okuno Inca, the Anamra state capital. This Dr. George Mogulu,
1:03:40
the Labour Party candidate in the forthcoming governorship election in the state, said that an amber state is no
1:03:46
longer safe, adding that people are being killed, slaughtered for their families to bury in silence. While the
1:03:53
state governor, Professor Charles Chukuma Soludo looks the other way with no sympathy, condolence visit, or
1:04:00
statement. Specifically, Mogulu said, "I must speak frankly and Ambra is no
1:04:06
longer safe, not even in the state capital. Our people are being slaughtered, kidnapped, and buried in
1:04:12
silence while the government looks the other way. This is not leadership. It is abandonment. Just recently, we lost over
1:04:20
10 lives in a ghastly accident at Amichi Noi South local government area. Yet,
1:04:26
there was no statement, no condolence, not even a visit from the state government. Instead, we see street
1:04:32
renamings and political endorsement rallies. Where is our conscience? Mogulu stated while the former lawyer to Nami
1:04:39
Kardo, the detained Bafra agitation leader barrista Afeni AIO said the
1:04:44
people of the state are currently romancing with crimes, hiding criminals and painting absurd narratives on social
1:04:51
media to glorify and justify the rising crimes in the state saying the most
1:04:56
frightening part the reckless energy our own people expend defending these killers. When you shield murderers
1:05:03
because they are your kinsmen, you embolden them. When you justify kidnappings under the guise of ethnic
1:05:09
pride, you leave the gates wide open for the real external aggressors like armed herdsmen whose invasion will come when
1:05:16
we are weakest and most divided. An Amra state commissioner for information. Lor
1:05:22
me made the government position known on Sunday after he led other government officials on a condolence visit to the
1:05:28
berieved mother of the victim who happened to be the woman leader of the Anamra state All Progressives Grand
1:05:34
Alliance APGA Mrs. Esther ones. According to Punch newspaper, Ona, a son
1:05:41
of the woman leader of the Anamra state All Progressives Grand Alliance was abducted by gunman at his residence in
1:05:47
Ezen community, Opuno, Orca, South Local Government Area of Anra State in a late
1:05:54
night attack on Saturday, July 26th, and was subsequently killed. In a press
1:05:59
statement released on Sunday, the state commissioner for information l me
1:06:04
sympathized with the deceased family assuring them that the state government is in search of justice while sustaining
1:06:10
and strengthening security in the state. Meer who maintained that such a
1:06:15
development is an affront to the professor Chukuma Soludo government's new security architecture also expressed
1:06:22
delight that the police are on the heels of the perpetrators. The commissioner was quoted as having stated this when he
1:06:28
paid a condolence visit to the woman leader of the Anamra state ABGA Esther ones. According to the statement, the
1:06:36
statement read in part, the Anamra state commissioner for information, Dr. Lor Mea recently paid a condolence visit to
1:06:44
the woman leader of the Anamra State All Progressives Grand Alliance, Mrs. Esther
1:06:49
ones whose only son Martin of Fesaci ones a prominent fish dealer in the
1:06:55
state popularly known as fish magnet was kidnapped and murdered recently in an amber state. Mea who described the fish
1:07:03
dealer's death as dastedly and heart-wrenching sympathized with the deceased's mother assuring her that the
1:07:09
state government is with her in search of justice while sustaining and strengthening security in an amber
1:07:15
state. He maintained that such a death is an affront to the solution government's new security architecture
1:07:21
and expressed happiness that the police are on the heels of the perpetrators and have issued a statement on the matter
1:07:27
after recovering the vehicle in which they drove him away, adding that nobody can commit such a dastardly act in an
1:07:34
amber state and get away with it. So may his soul rest in peace. We'll fight and
1:07:39
get him justice. The mother will get justice. the family will get justice and
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Anamra will get justice. It's a very painful loss for all of us and the
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government is always challenged when things like this happen because it's an affront to the new security architecture
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put in place by the solution government led by professor Chukuma Soludo. The
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commissioner said security in an amra has significantly improved since solido launched a new security architecture on
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February 18th, 2025. He noted that troubled areas are now receiving proper attention and that
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anyone causing unrest must now face the government's security outfits Hagenber
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and Operation Udogachi. And whoever is constituting a security challenge in an amra now knows that they
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have the government's new security outfits Hagenber and Operation Udogachi
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to contend with. The statement read. Also on the condolence visit along with
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the commissioner was the chairman of the nei south local government area van george zogidi. Meanwhile the anamra
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state police command of the Nigeria police force has said a joint security operatives recovered the victim's
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vehicle which the asalants used to escape the scene. In a statement, the police said the commissioner of police
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CP IU oru FWC MNIP
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PhD has directed all tactical and intelligence units to redouble their
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efforts in tracking down the armed men responsible for the abduction and subsequent killing of Mr. Aessi oner the
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managing director of fish magnet outlet who was attacked in the evening of the 27th of July 2025 at his residence in
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Ezini fet village Okuno Orca. This directive follows the recovery of the
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victim's navy blue Toyota Corolla along Aquulu Igbarium road by the joint
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security team comprising of a number of vigilante operatives and the police. Preliminary investigations revealed that
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the asalants had trailed the victim before launching the violent attack during which the deceased was shot in
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the leg and forcibly taken away. He was later found lifeless sparking public
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outrage and deep concern among residents of Orca. The CP while condemning the
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killing assured that the criminal elements behind this cowardly act will be brought to book. He further stated
1:10:06
that the police owe it to the family, the people of Anra and the memory of the deceased to ensure that those
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responsible face the full weight of the law. Further developments would be communicated accordingly. SP Toakua,
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police public relations officer, an amber state police command stated in a press release on Wednesday. Labour Party
1:10:27
governorship candidate Dr. George Mogaloo said, "My heart is heavy. I
1:10:33
received with deep sorrow the devastating news of the brutal murder of Mr. Martin ones the only son of Mrs.
1:10:41
Esther ones, the Anamra statewoman leader of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA. Martin was a promising
1:10:49
young man, an industrious fish farmer in his 20s, whose life was cut short in a
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most cruel and senseless manner. Abducted from his family home in Orca, shot in the leg, and later found dead
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despite ransom being paid. This is not just a family's tragedy. It is a painful
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reminder that our dear state is in crisis. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Ana Casey and her entire family in
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this moment of unimaginable grief. No parent should ever have to bury a child,
1:11:20
especially under such horrifying circumstances. I must speak frankly. An amra is no
1:11:26
longer safe, not even in the state capital. Our people are being slaughtered, kidnapped, and buried in
1:11:33
silence while the government looks the other way. This is not leadership. It is abandonment. Just recently, we lost over
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10 lives in a ghastly accident at Amichi Noi South local government area. Yet,
1:11:46
there was no statement, no condolence, not even a visit from the state government. Instead, we see street
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renamings and political endorsement rallies. Where is our conscience? This is not about political party. This is
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about human life. This is about the safety of our people, our mothers, our
1:12:06
fathers, our children. As a father and a fellow animerarian, I feel this pain
1:12:11
personally. As a leader, I cannot keep quiet. We must return empathy to
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governance. We must put humanity before politics. The anamra of our dreams
1:12:22
cannot be built on propaganda, silence, and indifference. It must be founded on
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compassion, courage, and the resolve to act, especially when it matters most.
1:12:33
May the soul of young Martin ones find rest. And may his death not be in vain.
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Dr. George Mogulu, Labour Party governorship candidate in Anra State, stated this on Friday, August 1st, 2025.
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Former lawyer to Nami Kanu, the detained leader of the indigenous people of Bafra, ipo, barristister Afeni Edio in a
1:12:56
statement said, "The brutal abduction and subsequent killing of a fascially
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known as fish magnet in Orca, an amber state, is yet another chilling reminder
1:13:07
that our homeland is bleeding and we are running out of time to act." Just last
1:13:13
week, social media was a wash with heart-wrenching reports of how this promising young man was kidnapped in his
1:13:19
own home at Ezini Fete community, Ouno, Orca South local government area during
1:13:25
a late night invasion by gunmen. He was whisked away and later gruesomely murdered despite an undisclosed ransom
1:13:32
being paid. The most devastating part, a Fessoni was the only son of his family.
1:13:38
One life brutally snuffed out, a family shattered beyond repair, and a community thrown into mourning. I condemn this
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dastedly act in the strongest possible terms. I call on the governor of Anra state, security agencies, and every
1:13:54
community stakeholder to rise to the occasion, not merely to issue statements, but to act decisively, hunt
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down these murderers, bring them to justice, and urgently strengthen the security architecture to forstall
1:14:06
further bloodshed. But let us not deceive ourselves. This is more than an isolated tragedy. It is a symptom of a
1:14:14
larger deadlier disease that is eating deep into the soul of a Igbo. A
1:14:19
disturbing trend where crime is romanticized, killers are shielded, and absurd conspiracy theories are pedled on
1:14:26
social media to justify barbarity. Some people hiding behind faceless accounts
1:14:32
shamelessly defend these murderers. Others spin reckless narratives like the
1:14:37
laughable claim that the gunman who killed over 20 innocent souls in Arendu were fani herdsman who mastered Igbo
1:14:45
language. What a tragic delusion. Must death knock at your door before you accept reality. And then there is the
1:14:53
digital complicity. The growing chorus of voices online excusing or minimizing the blood bath ravaging IMO state and
1:15:00
other parts of the southeast. Many victims remain silent. paralyzed by
1:15:05
fear. While some communities, particularly in the Akiway Axis, have literally been conquered by criminal
1:15:11
gangs who now dictate life and death within the domains. The most frightening part, the reckless energy our own people
1:15:19
expend defending these killers. When you shield murderers because they are your kinsmen, you embolden them. When you
1:15:27
justify kidnappings under the guise of ethnic pride, you leave the gates wide open for the real external aggressors
1:15:34
like armed herdsmen whose invasion will come when we are weakest and most divided. Let this be crystal clear.
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Crime is crime no matter who commits it. A criminal is not a hero. Anyone
1:15:47
involved in these heinous acts must be decisively dealt with without ethnic excuses, without sympathy, and without
1:15:54
protection under any guise. To my dismay, only yesterday I saw a report
1:16:00
purportedly authored by alleged Umuaka community trying desperately to downplay the scale of kidnappings and killings in
1:16:06
their area. I ask, what message are we sending to a people who now live under
1:16:12
siege, a community where fear is the new normal? The hard truth is this. Security
1:16:18
is not the responsibility of government alone. It is a collective duty. Sadly,
1:16:24
the conventional security architecture appears to have abandoned hapless citizens of Imo state to their fate
1:16:30
either by willful act of dereliction of duty, compromise or collusion. But we as
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a people cannot and must not abandon ourselves. This is a wakeup call. If we
1:16:43
do not unite against this evil now, it will consume us all. Tomorrow, it could
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be your brother, your sister, your only son. The time to act is now. Sirainio
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for Esquire stated this on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025.
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