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IYC Condemns Delta Poly Final Year Student Killing, Tasks Police On Impartial Investigation

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4 months ago

May 2, 2025

By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, has urged the Delta State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Nigeria Police, to carry out a thorough investigation into the tragic killing of Oyabrade Peter Warebo, a final year student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku.

Warebo, a final-year student of the Department of Laboratory Science Technology of the institution, was fatally shot by a member of the Ogwashi-Uku vigilante group on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

He was in his room preparing for his final examinations when he was shot under circumstances one his neighbours tagged accidentally.

Reacting to the incident and the claim above, the IYC, in a statement made available to INFO DAILY by Tare Magbei,
Information Officer, IYC, Western Zone, condemned the killing in a strong term, and urged the police to carry out an “impartial investigation into the incident,” and to make sure “the truth is uncovered.”

Magbei, while acknowledging that accidents as such could occur as claimed, noted that the shooting of Warebo was too suspicious to let go, urging the police to make sure justice is served.

“According to preliminary findings, Warebo was in his room preparing for his final examinations when he was fatally shot by a member of the Ogwashi-Uku vigilante group.

“The suspect, identified only as Peter—a supposed friend and neighbour of the deceased—claimed the shooting was accidental, alleging that the firearm discharged while he was reaching for an item on the floor in his own room.

“While the IYC acknowledges that accidents can occur, we urge the Delta State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the incident. It is essential that the truth is uncovered and that justice is pursued without fear or favour,” the statement partly reads.

The IYC, Western Zone, while expressing its “deepest condolences to the Warebo family during this time of unimaginable grief,” lamented that “the loss of a young life on the cusp of academic achievement is a tragedy that resonates deeply within our community.”

Magbei expressed that the IYC is committed to ensuring that “this matter is not swept under the rug,” adding: “If the evidence points to negligence or intentional harm, we will advocate relentlessly for accountability and justice.”

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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18 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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18 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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19 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.