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Uromi 16: Arrest Perpetrators Of Brutal Killings Now, Northern Leader Urges IGP
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Northern leader, Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to immediately arrest those responsible for the brutal killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State.
The victims, who were travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano State for Sallah celebrations, were allegedly stopped by a vigilante group, set ablaze along with their vehicle, and left to die.
In a statement on Saturday, Shinkafi, Executive Director of the Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD), condemned the attack as barbaric, inhumane, and a grave violation of human rights.
He insisted that jungle justice has no place in a civilised society and urged security agencies to ensure the swift arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators.
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The statement reads: “We strongly condemn the brutal, senseless, and inhumane killing of 16 hunters who were travelling from Port Harcourt, Rivers State, to Kano State for Sallah celebrations. This heinous act, carried out by a vigilante group in Uromi, Edo State, is unacceptable.
“The innocent citizens were stopped by the vigilantes and immediately set ablaze along with the Dangote truck they were travelling in. It is an act of unimaginable cruelty and sadism.
“Our hearts bled as we saw fellow compatriots burnt alive in a video circulating on social media, all for merely travelling home to celebrate Sallah with their families.
“Jungle justice has no place in a civilised society. Nigeria is not a banana republic; it is a nation governed by the rule of law.
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“Section 41(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, as amended, guarantees citizens the right to freedom of movement. The Constitution also provides the right to a fair hearing in a court of competent jurisdiction if an offence is allegedly committed.
“There is no justification for mob action, let alone setting fellow citizens ablaze and watching them die. Where is our common humanity? We must redefine our values as a people.
“Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution states that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government. We urge security agencies to ensure the protection of citizens wherever they are, particularly during festive periods that require travelling.
“We also call on the Inspector General of Police and relevant security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators of this atrocity and ensure they face the full weight of the law. This will serve as a deterrent to other criminal elements in the country.
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“Furthermore, we urge the National Assembly and State Houses of Assembly across the 36 states to enact laws that will curb mob killings in Nigeria.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the departed souls. May Almighty God console, comfort, and strengthen them in this time of grief.
“We also extend our condolences to the government and people of Kano State for the brutal murder of these compatriots.
“May the Lord Almighty forgive their shortcomings and grant them the highest peak of paradise.”
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Group Protests Alleged Sale Of Workers’ Housing Estate To NAF
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August 2, 2025By
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Bauchi State Concerned Citizens group has raised alarm over the alleged sale of 270 newly built housing units along Ningi-Kano Road, Bauchi, to the Nigerian Air Force.
Addressing the press, the group’s chairman, Comrade Aliyu Ladan, on Friday described the development as “an unfortunate and illegitimate move” that threatens the rights and welfare of Bauchi residents.
“The houses were part of a 1,000-unit project initiated under former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to alleviate accommodation problems for workers.”
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He said the units had already been allocated to residents through a due process managed by the facility manager.
Ladan accused the Federal Ministry of Housing of negotiating with the Air Force to take over the estate, a move he described as “a complete violation of residents’ fundamental rights.”
The group called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene, warning that the decision could lead to unrest.
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The group demanded the cancellation of the alleged sale and urged the government to protect residents’ rights.
Responding, State Controller of the Federal Ministry of Housing, Architect Nwamadu Herbert, stated that although negotiations are ongoing, no transfer has been made as directives are awaited from the Ministry’s headquarters.
He dismissed the protesters as “illegal occupants,” clarifying that the houses remain under the ministry’s custody pending directives from headquarters.
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Bauchi Gov To Corps Members: Advocate For National Development, Transformation
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August 2, 2025By
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Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state has called on all the Narional Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to always advocate for national development and transformation in the country.
Mohammed, who made the call during the swearing in ceremony of the 2025 Batch ‘B’ stream 1 corps members on Friday, also urged them to take the noble call with utmost seriousness and commit themselves to achieve the scheme’s objective of national unity and development.
Represented by Mr Mohammed Umar, Head of Civil Service in the state, the governor assured the corps members that the people of the state appreciated and supported the goals and objectives of the NYSC scheme.
“Therefore, we have decided to collaborate with you in every possible way to ensure the success of the Scheme in the State.
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“To this end, we have completed the renovation of corps members’ hostels and built a brand new Multipurpose Hall in the camp.
“This is the first phase of the project and the second phase, which I assure would start very soon shall include, construction of staff accommodation, a clinic and other necessary facilities.
“I can assure you that my government would continue to do anything within the limit of our resources to make the corps members and staff comfortable during orientation exercises in the camp,” he said.
Earlier, Mr Umoren Kufre, the state Coordinator of NYSC reminded the corps members that life in camp is highly regimented, adding that participants were expected to adhere to the orientation course timetable, NYSC Bye-laws, extant rules and other relevant policies.
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According to him, 1,107 corps members comprising 608 males and 499 females had been successfully registered before the commencement of the swearing in ceremony out of the 1,700 corps members posted to the state.
He commended the state governor for his unwavering commitment to the realisation of the NYSC objectives in the state.
“I am indeed happy for the complete renovation of corps members’ hostels at the NYSC permanent orientation camp and the construction of a brand new Multi-purpose Hall.
“There can be no better demonstration of commitment, love and fatherly care than what we are seeing in the camp now.
“It is now clear for all to see that His Excellency is a great lover of the youths and particularly the corps members,” he said.
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JUST IN: NNPCL Boss, Ojulari Allegedly Forced To Resign
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August 2, 2025By
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The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Bayo Ojulari, has allegedly been forced to sign a resignation letter.
This is according to a Peoples Gazette report on Saturday.
According to the report, Ojulari was hijacked on Friday and pressured to sign a resignation letter by Ola Olukoyede, chairman of anti-graft EFCC, and Adeola Ajayi, director-general of the State Security Service.
It was reported that the alleged incident occurred on Friday, according to sources who spoke with the news platform.
Sources said Mr Ojulari was repeatedly questioned about what he might know of Olatimbo Ayinde, a British-Nigerian oil businesswoman who has recently emerged as one of the most powerful forces steering the Tinubu administration.
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“Mr Ojulari told us he didn’t know Olatimbo Ayinde,” the source, who preferred anonymity, told Peoples Gazette.
However, the spokesman of EFCC, Dele Oyewale, has not officially responded to the enquiry on the matter.
Also, Mr Ojulari did not immediately return multiple requests seeking comments about the development on Saturday afternoon.
Recall that NNPCL had recently raised alarm over sabotage of the state-owned oil firm’s leadership.
Ojulari was appointed in April 2025 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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