Crime
BREAKING: Court sentences killer policeman, Vandi Dramdi to death by hanging
The Lagos State High Court sitting at the Tafawa Balewa square in Lagos has sentenced Suspended ASP, Vandi Dramdi who was charged with shooting dead a Lagos based lawyer, Omobolanle Rahim last year Christmas to death by hanging by Justice Ibironke Harrison.
He shot Bolanle Raheem in the chest, on Christmas day (2022) near the Ajah bridge. The lawyer died from gun wounds.
Recall that Vandi was standing trial on a one-count charge of shooting the Lagos lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, to death on December 25, 2022, at Ajah area of Lagos.
The defendant had on arraignment pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him by the Lagos State government.
At the resumed hearing, yesterday, counsel to the defendant, Mr. Adetokunbo Odutola, adopted his final written address in a no-case submission filed on February 28.
Odutola in the address urged the court to dismiss the suit and discharge the defendant.
He claimed that the prosecution was not able to establish any prima facie case against the defendant.
Odutola argued that the ballistic report revealed that the gun did not match with the bullet that was shot.
He also argued that the pathologist who testified mentioned that the bullet penetrated from the left through the armpit while the prosecution had stated that the deceased was shot in the chest.
The defence concluded that with the instances mentioned and many others, the prosecution could not establish any case against the defendant.
In his submission, however, Lagos State Attorney-General, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo, leading the prosecution, prayed the court to dismiss the defendant’s argument.
He argued among other things that the prosecution witnesses were able to establish that the defendant was the person who shot and killed the deceased.
Onigbanjo said the pathologist made it clear that the explosive force of a bullet discharged from an AK-47 rifle, was of the magnitude of thousands of fire hoses.
It would penetrate into the body, whether the individual shot at was standing or sitting.
After listening to the arguments, presiding Justice Ibironke Harrison adjourned the case until April 3, 2023, for a ruling.
Crime
Three Killed, One Injured in Fresh Jos Attack (Video)
The attack comes 48 Hours After Bola Tinubu Visit.
Three people have been killed and one injured in a fresh attack in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South LGA of Plateau State, raising fresh concerns over insecurity in the area.
The attack occurred just 48 hours after President Tinubu’s visit to Plateau, where he met stakeholders on security.
The victims, Luka Sandu Pam (36), Samuel Davou (38), and Deme Saidu (36) were ambushed around 7 p.m. on Friday while returning from Gero on a motorbike.
They were part of a group of about 15 youths heading home from a mining site. Eyewitnesses say the group was attacked by suspected armed herdsmen, forcing others to flee.
Gyel Youth Leader, Dung Davou, confirmed the incident, while Chairman of the Berom Youth Moulders.
Association, Barrister Solomon Dalyop, described the killings as a sign of worsening insecurity. He noted the victims had gone to observe Good Friday before the attack.
Police spokesperson SP Alfred Alabo could not be reached for comment as of press time.
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Crime
Ebonyi: Gunmen Assasinate Another Traditional Ruler
The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.
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Gunmen have assassinated another traditional ruler in Ebonyi State, in what residents describe as a brazen and targeted attacks.
The victim, HRH Eze Jehoshaphat Ikegwu of Ishinkwor community in Onicha Local Government Area, was reportedly shot dead at his private residence after the assailants gained access under the cover of darkness.
Eyewitnesses said that the attackers fired through a window before forcing their way into the building, and killed the monarch in his bedroom in the presence of his wife.
The Chairman of Onicha LGA, Ikechukwu Ogbofia, has condemned the killing as barbaric, confirming that security agencies have launched an investigation.
Police spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, also said that the command has commenced a full probe.
The latest incident brings to five the number of traditional rulers killed in Ebonyi in recent times, deepening concerns over rising insecurity and targeted attacks on community leaders.
Crime
Tinubu Briefed on Jos Attack, Approves Extra Security – Mutfwang
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has received a detailed briefing on the recent deadly attack in Jos, Plateau State, and approved additional security measures to restore lasting peace in the affected areas.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State disclosed this after meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday.
The governor described the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed over a dozen lives and left many injured, as “an act of terrorism.”
He said security forces have since restored calm following fresh disturbances involving looters on Wednesday morning.
“Additional security measures have been approved by the President in conjunction with state security architecture, while investigations continue to unravel the identities and motives of the attackers, who are yet to be fully apprehended,” Governor Mutfwang stated.
The governor also revealed that President Tinubu may visit Plateau State soon to commiserate with victims and affected families.
The meeting followed President Tinubu’s earlier high-level session with top security and intelligence chiefs to review the situation and chart a coordinated response to the violence.
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