Crime

Mohbad: Group kicks over Lagos CP statement

Published

2 years ago

October 9, 2023

A human rights group has disclosed that it is not proper for the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, to address a press conference on the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, also known as Mohbad, without an autopsy result, after the corpse had been exhumed for autopsy.

Owohunwa had earlier addressed a press conference where he gave an update on the matter, although the result of the autopsy has not been released.

Save The Poor And Needy Charity Initiative (SPANCI), in its reaction, noted that the group was not satisfied with the Lagos CP’s statement.

In a statement signed by its President, Comrade Yemi Bello, it described the CP’s statement during the press conference as decisive and diversionary.

“Lagos police CP’s press conference and statement without autopsy result not good for the cause of justice. SPANCI commend the IGP, who is known for credibility and professionalism, and also the effort of the Lagos state police command CP for their investigation in unravelling some mysteries relating to Mohbad’s death.

“However, we are not satisfied with the release of the Lagos CP’s press statement on Mohbad’s death without the autopsy results.

“This could raise suspicion as the issue is a global issue and our legal and justice system is on focus not only by Nigerians but also international communities; hence the Lagos CP would have waited for the autopsy results since he has gotten a court order to detain the suspects for 21 days within which we belief the autopsy results would have been released.

“This action has called for these questions which we demand answers from the police. Is Lagos CP under any pressure or instructions to do so, and from whom is such order? Why did Lagos CP not wait for autopsy results before making a press statement?

“Is the statement not decisive, diversionary and concluding about the cause of Mohbad’s death? What is now the essence of autopsy results when police already told us how Mohbad died?

“Does the investigative power of police represent the decision of the court? Did the police investigate the allegation of Primeboy on the wife based on the principle of fair hearing and justice? The hospital said he was brought in dead what of the man who claimed in a viral video that he saw Mohbad walk into the hospital by himself and even snapped with him but was shocked at the later occurrence? I think there are still needed investigations if justice will be done,” Bello said.

Crime

JUST IN: IDF eliminates terrorist behind January West Bank shooting

Published

2 days ago

April 16, 2025

Charles Flames

Israeli security forces on Wednesday morning killed Muhammad Zakarna, a member of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, during a counterterrorism operation near Jenin.

Zakarna was identified as one of the terrorists involved in the deadly shooting attack in the West Bank village of al-Funduq in January.

According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Zakarna, a resident of Qabatiya, was among three gunmen who opened fire on civilians in al-Funduq on January 6, killing Master Sgt. Elad Yaakov Winkelstein, an off-duty Israeli police officer, and civilians Rachel Cohen and Aliza Raiz.

The IDF said Zakarna was located in a cave near the village of Misilyah following intelligence provided by the Shin Bet security agency.

During the attempted arrest by Yamam, the Israel Police’s elite counterterrorism unit, and IDF troops, a gun battle broke out between the forces and the suspects.

The military said the forces used shoulder-launched missiles during the exchange.

Zakarna and another Islamic Jihad member, Marooh Hazima, also from Qabatiya, were killed.

Hazima had previously been released from Israeli prison in the November 2023 ceasefire-hostage deal with Hamas and had since resumed terrorist activity, the IDF said.

A number of weapons and military gear were recovered from the scene. Several accomplices were also detained and found to be in possession of handguns.

The IDF confirmed that the other two terrorists behind the al-Funduq attack, Qutaiba al-Shalabi and Mohammed Nazal, both affiliated with Hamas — were previously killed in an Israeli operation in Qabatiya on January 23.

Crime

BREAKING: Many feared dead as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community

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3 days ago

April 15, 2025

Charles Flames

Panic has gripped the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State following a fresh attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday evening.

It was gathered that several residents are feared dead, while numerous houses were set ablaze during the violent attack.

A local resident revealed that the attackers stormed the village around 6 pm and began shooting indiscriminately at anyone in sight.

“They have been shooting and killing people since 6 pm. As we speak, our house and several others have been burnt down.

We are helpless,” a distraught villager said.

At the time of this report, the exact number of casualties remains unclear as residents continue to flee for safety.

Details later……