Crime
Reps Member Raises Alarm Over Herdsmen Attacks In Oyo Constituency
Reps Member Raises Alarm Over Herdsmen Attacks In Oyo Constituency
Reps member raises alarm over herdsmen attacks in Oyo constituency. Ms Akande-Sadipe said the situation had put in jeopardy the means of livelihood of farmers.
Amember of the House of Representatives, Tolulope Akande-Sadipe, on Saturday, raised an alarm that her constituency has been invaded by armed herdsmen.
Ms Akande-Sadipe, in a statement issued by her special assistant on media and publicity, Olamilekan Olusada, said armed herdsmen invaded Ogunmakin, Gambari Reserve and surrounding communities within her constituency.
The lawmaker, who represents Oluyole Federal Constituency of Oyo State, lamented that the herdsmen had been destroying farm produce and intimidating local farmers.
“The herdsmen use weapons such as guns and cutlasses to instil fear in residents of Ogunmakin,” she said.
Ms Akande-Sadipe said the situation had put in jeopardy the means of livelihood of farmers, thereby exacerbating the economic crisis and food insecurity in the South-West region.
“There is an urgent need to do something now so as to avert a further loss of lives, and prevent humanitarian and food security crises,” she stated.
The lawmaker called on relevant arms of the Federal government and security agencies to intervene before people in her constituency were completely wiped out from their ancestral homes.
Ms Akande-Sadipe who is chairperson of the House committee on humanitarian services further accused the armed herdsmen of “a deliberate agenda to destroy farm produce and intimidate local farmers”.
She claimed, however, that in spite of multiple reports sent to law enforcement agencies, no decisive action has been taken to address the situation, leaving farmers vulnerable and unprotected.
“The failure to act swiftly has emboldened the perpetrators, leading to increased attacks, destruction of crops and threats to lives and property, with the risk of further escalation if immediate action is not taken,” the lawmaker said.
She pointed at the resolution of Igangan crisis, where decisive steps were taken to address similar issues, including enforcement of anti-open grazing laws to restore peace and protect farmers.
Ms Akande-Sadipe therefore called for an immediate investigation into the reported cases of intimidation, destruction of farmlands and use of weapons by herdsmen in the area.
The lawmaker urged for an uncompromising investigation aimed at ensuring the arrest and prosecution of perpetrators to serve as a deterrent to others.
She also urged the House to ask the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and federal ministry of agriculture and rural development to provide immediate relief materials to affected farmers and communities.
Herdsmen
The lawmaker expressed optimism that such support would go a long way in mitigating the impact of the crisis on their livelihood.
“It will also enable them to recover from losses incurred and resume agricultural activities,” Ms Akande-Sadipe said.
She also requested an immediate conduct of an on-the-spot assessment of the situation in Ogunmakin, Gambari Reserve and their environs.
“We must engage with relevant stakeholders, including the Oyo State Government, security agencies and community leaders to develop a sustainable solution to the crisis,” the lawmaker said.
Portable Released After A Week In Police Detention In Ogun
Portable released after a week in police detention in Ogun. Portable, the controversial singer, has regained his freedom after spending a week in police custody.
On January 12, the singer was arraigned before a court in Ota, Ogun State, on charge including assault, theft, causing harm and resisting arrest.
He was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300 valued at N12 million.
The court denied him bail after the police officer involved in the case was absent.
Portable
Portable is back after nine days behind bars and already teasing new music, I’m betting Zlatan is his first target pic.twitter.com/zbhifbEoHN
In a now-viral video, Portable is seen surrounded by his associates, who celebrated his return and repeatedly welcomed him back.
SSS Arrests Former-AGF Malami After Release From Kuje Prison
SSS arrests former-AGF Malami after release from Kuje prison. The SSS did not respond to media men’s inquiry concerning Mr Malami’s arrest on Monday.
Nigeria’s State Security Service has arrested the federation’s former Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, shortly after he was released from Kuje Prison after fulfilling his bail conditions.
Mr Malami was earlier remanded in Kuje prison following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alongside his wife and son, for alleged corruption.
A Federal High Court last Wednesday granted Mr Malami, his wife, and his son bail in the sum of ₦500 million each, with two sureties each.
However, SSS operatives arrested Mr Malami’s son, Abdulaziz at Kuje Correctional Centre last Friday after he was released from prison following the fulfillment of his bail conditions.
Abubakar Malami
There are indications that Mr Malami is being probed by the SSS on allegations relating to national security concerns.
The SSS did not respond to Peoples Gazette’s inquiry concerning Mr Malami’s arrest on Monday.
However, a trending video on X showed the moment of Mr Malami’s arrest by the SSS.
SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore In Alleged Cyberstalking
SSS amends charge against Sowore in Alleged Cyberstalking. The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.
The State Security Service, on Monday, amended the criminal charge it filed against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, and co-defendants over an alleged false claim against President Bola Tinubu.
The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.
Mr Kehinde then pleaded that the two-count amended charge be read to Mr Sowore, who is the sole defendant in the fresh charge.
SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore
Though Mr Sowore, X, and Meta (Facebook) Inc. were earlier named as the first, second, and third defendants, respectively, in the amended charge, the names of the second and third defendants were dropped.
Counsel to Mr Sowore, Marshal Abubakar, did not oppose Mr Kehinde’s application that the charge be read to his client for him to take his plea.
After the counts were read to Mr Sowore, he pleaded not guilty.
Mr Sowore, the 2019 and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, is being charged for alleged cyberstalking of Mr Tinubu using his X handle and Facebook page.
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