Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country following weeks of deadly protests.

More people have been killed in one of the worst violence since the birth of the South Asian nation more than five decades ago.

BBC reports that Hasina is heading for Tripura, the capital of Agartala in India.

There was no official confirmation about Hasina quitting and leaving Dhaka.

According to media reports, Hasina, 76, and her sister earlier took a military mission to India’s eastern state of West Bengal.

The PM was said to have been forced to quit after massive protests against her government over a controversial quota system that reserved 30 per cent of government jobs for relatives of veterans who fought in Bangladesh’s War of Independence in 1971.

The army chief is expected to address the nation shortly, according to reports.

Earlier, the government ordered a complete internet shutdown as protestors asked the general public to join a “Long March to Dhaka.”

Despite pleas from the president to suspend all forms of protests, some #Endbadgovernance protesters, on Monday, took to the streets, holding Russian flags near the Nyanya bridge in Abuja.

The trend was first observed in Kano, on the first day of the protest.

On Saturday, the protesters defied a 24-hour curfew to carry out their protest, urging Russian President Vladimir Putin to intervene in Nigeria.

According to the aggrieved protesters, they are seeking Putin’s intervention, because of a lack of trust in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The Lagos State organisers of the protest against hardship and bad governance in the country have announced plans to resume their demonstration at Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, on Monday, August 5, 2024, despite recent comments from President Bola Tinubu.

This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday, by Hassan Taiwo, Ayoyinka Oni, and Adegboyega Adeniji on behalf of the #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria Organising Committee, saying that the group expressed disappointment that it took President Tinubu three days of protests to address the nation

The statement is coming after the President’s broadcast earlier on Sunday, where Tinubu acknowledged the protesters’ concerns and urged them to suspend their demonstrations in favour of dialogue.

“We consider the President’s decision to address the nation an important victory for our movement,” the organizers said.

“Without our courage and resolve to dare the odds, even this acknowledgement would not have happened. So far, we have demonstrated that a President is not greater than the rest of the country,” the statement read.

The group faulted the President for what they described as a dual approach: offering dialogue while also demanding an end to the protests.

They also condemned recent violence against protesters, including attacks by thugs during a Sunday morning worship session and an incident where a protester was struck on live television.

“In our view, the president cannot be approbating and reprobating at the same time. The President cannot offer an olive branch while at the same time holding a dagger to our throat,” the trio said.

The organizers then called on Nigerian youth and the general public to join them at 7 a.m. on Monday at Gani Fawehinmi Park for the fifth day of protests.

The Ogun State Government, on Saturday, described as a total fabrication the claim that Governor, Dapo Abiodun called Nigerians sore losers over the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest.

Rather, it said, the governor was talking about certain losers of the 2023 elections who were cashing in on the dissent of Nigerian youths to destabilise the country.

This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor, Mr Kayode Akinmade.

Akinmade explained that the chaos that greeted the protest in several parts of the country had vindicated Abiodun’s position.

He stated further that nowhere in the referenced interview with Channels TV did the governor suggest, even remotely, that ordinary Nigerians ventilating their grievances over the economic situation in the country are sore losers.

The statement emphasised that the governor is well known for his deep appreciation of Nigerian youths, students, and workers, whom he has always held in the highest esteem and spoken about in glowing terms.

The statement added that only on Friday, the governor lauded Ogun residents, particularly the youth, for shunning violent protests and conducting themselves in an exemplary manner, assuring that his administration remained committed to their happiness.

It stated that the governor was not only willfully and maliciously taken out of context in the characterization of certain political opponents of President Bola Tinubu using the ongoing hunger protest to feather their own nests, but is now also being persecuted by the same individuals through sponsored attacks on his person and office.

The statement stated: “The claim that Governor Abiodun insulted ordinary Nigerians is spurious, malicious, and lacks any rational basis.

“Elementary rules of language indicate that the meaning of an expression resides in its context: Governor Abiodun could not have been referring to ordinary Nigerians as the sponsors of a faceless and leaderless protest.

“While Governor Abiodun did indeed mention sore losers, he was clearly emphasizing irredentist opposition leaders who do not wish this administration well, urging them to prepare for the 2027 polls instead of mindlessly discrediting every government policy just to excite passions and incite people against the government.

“To stretch his use of the word ‘Nigerians’ beyond its intended referents in this context is, therefore, to engage in intellectual fraud and plain mischief.

“Governor Abiodun has the utmost respect for the protesters, and he has made that clear on many occasions.”

At least 32 civilians have been killed and 63 injured in an explosion on a popular beach in the Somali capital, Mogadishu.

Police said Saturday that the incident, blamed by government on militant Islamist group Al Shabaab, occurred late on Friday evening.

It came as the deadliest attack in Somalia since twin car bombs detonated near a busy market intersection in October 2022, killed at least 100 people.

Police spokesperson Abdifatah Aden said one soldier was killed in addition to the 32 civilians killed at the beach restaurant.

Aden said one of the attackers blew himself up, three others were killed by security forces, while one attacker was captured alive.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre have met with security agencies, saying they had drawn up plans to strengthen the city’s security.

The president’s office said in a post on X, “The government is determined to eliminate the terrorists. The terrorists want to terrify the civilians. Let the civilians report the terrorists hiding among them.”

Somali government officials typically mean Al Shabaab when they use the word terrorist, as Al Shabaab is the terrorist group which controlls much of Somalia before they were pushed back in government counter-offensives.

The militants however remain capable of launching significant attacks on government and other targets, and are believed to be behind the Friday night attack.

And Al Shabab, the Al Qaeda’s East African affiliate, said Saturday afternoon through its radio station that its fighters indeed carried out the attack.

American hip-hop star, Cardi B has confirmed the paternity of her third baby.

Cardi B recently announced that she’s expecting her third baby one day after she filed for a divorce from her husband of nearly seven years, Offset.

The pregnancy announcement amid her divorce from Offset, raised questions about the paternity of the child.

However, in her divorce filing, which was obtained by TMZ Friday, Cardi B confirmed that Offset is the father of her third baby.

She noted the paternity as part of her request for child support.

Cardi B and Offset secretly married in 2017 and have since welcomed two children together: daughter Kulture, 6, and son, Wave, 2.

Cardi B is seeking primary custody of their children in the divorce filing, according to American outlet, People.

The Nigerian Police force has confirmed the abduction of the Chairman, Transition Committee of Kabba/Bunu Local Government, Hon. Zacheous Dare Michael in Kogi State.

It was earlier reported that Michael and other members of his entourage were kidnapped on Friday evening by unknown gunmen along Kabba-Okene expressway in Kogi State.

The Kogi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, who confirmed this to DAILY POST on Saturday morning, said the Commissioner of Police had deployed officers to rescue the kidnapped victims.

“It was yesterday in the night I received the information that the Chairman, Transition Committee Kabba/Bunu Local Government, Hon. Zacheous Dare Michael has been kidnapped along the road.

“The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Bethrand Onuoha has made a deployment already.

“Other security agencies, such as the military, Department of State Services, (DSS), Local Vigilantes and hunters are collaborating with the Police to ensure that he is rescued unhurt,” Aya noted.

Michael is contesting for the chairmanship position under the ruling All Progressives Congress, (APC) in the forthcoming Local Government election slated for October 19, 2024.

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, during the 2023 elections has commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives during the #EndBadGoverance protests.

Several citizens have died since the nationwide protests began on Thursday, August 1.

Obi took to his verified X account to mourn those who died “in their struggle for a better nation.”

The former Anambra State governor wrote on Friday night: “I wish to most sincerely pass my condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests.

“I deeply mourn these brothers and sisters of ours, who have lost their lives in their struggle for a better nation.”

Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, has invited leaders of the August 1-10, 2024, nationwide hunger protests in the state.

A statement by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, in Ilorin, also cautioned against holding protests outside the court-restricted Metropolitan square in Ilorin.

The statement read, “The Kwara State Police Command wishes to inform the public about the ongoing protest.

“It is evident that the protests in states like Niger, Borno, Kano, and Yobe have been hijacked, resulting in loss of lives and properties. Citizens wishing to exercise their franchise must comply with the recent court ruling in the state.

“We urge all groups to follow the court ruling, which stipulates that protests must take place at the Metropolitan Square along Asa-Dam Road. The Post Office is not an approved location for such gatherings.

“We also request that protest leaders meet with the Commissioner of Police to strategize on security measures and ensure the safety of all participants.”

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has said the Nigerian government’s failure to abort the ongoing nationwide protest has caused massive damage.

Amadi in a post on his X handle on Friday said the government had three weeks to abort the protest through good communication and respectful engagement with citizens.

The former Executive Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, said the government instead resorted to mobilizing thugs and paying people to speak against the organizers of the protest.

“Government had three weeks to abort this protest through good communication and respectful engagement with citizens.

“But it resorted to mobilizing thugs and paying people to speak against so called organizers. Now government failure has caused massive damage,” Amadi posted on X.

There was pandemonium at the Ibom Plaza, the epic centre of social activities in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Friday when operatives of the Nigeria Police fired canisters of tear gas to disperse a small group of protesters.

The protesters, numbering about 15, had earlier displayed placards with inscriptions such as, “Cost of living don kill the living”, “Politicians pity us”, “give us 10 more refineries, reduce cost of fuel to N100”, “Increase Police, Army welfare”, among others

The protesters were singing and chanting solidarity songs when the Police opened the canisters on them and marched those who remained off to the Unity Park, along Udoudoma Avenue, where they had been restricted to carry out the exercise.

One of the protesters, who spoke with journalists on condition of anonymity at the plaza, before the police swooped on them, said they were protestors because life in Nigeria was becoming unbearable for an average person to cope with.

“We are here to protest against high cost of fuel. In this country we can do better as a people, we cannot produce crude oil in Nigeria and buy fuel for N900 per litre, this is unacceptable

“An average person cannot feed his family again because of the way things are going, The Federal Government said it has increased minimum wage, the minimum wage is useless because it cannot buy a bag of rice.

“If you collect N70,000, you need to borrow M20,000 to add before you can buy a bag of rice, we want a bag of rice to be brought back to N10,000 and the price of fuel down to N100,” he said

The protesters were demobilized by security agents during the first day of the protest, following Police restrictions and early Thursday morning showers which lasted for several hours.

It was gathered that the protesters had converged at the Unity Park, along Udoudoma Avenue, the venue approved by the Police Command, to kick-off the protest.

However, the occasional rainfall and heavy presence of the security operatives scared away few of them who had turned up at the venue even as it was gathered that the operatives restricted them from moving to other locations.

As socio-economic activities gradually return to Lagos, some residents in the Lekki area of the state are calling for public enlightenment on the need to embrace peaceful protests and strategic actions to achieve desired goals.

NAN reports that Lekki Phase 1 and other parts of Lagos have remained peaceful as the nationwide #EndBadGovernance protest continues.

The Lekki Phase 1 area of Lagos did not record any protest on Thursday and had not recorded any as at the time of this report on Friday.

NAN reports that the ongoing protest which began on Thursday is scheduled to last for 10 days to draw the Federal Government’s attention to the economic hardship facing Nigerians.

Some residents, who spoke to NAN, commended security agents for ensuring peace in the area.

One of them, Mr George Ikenna, told NAN that the residents’ association provided extra security measures in the area.

“We were assured of security by the leadership of the residents’ association.

“Security operatives displayed maturity.

“We applaud the police, and hope they will keep up the good work; we need peace in the nation,” he said.

Another resident, Mrs Petra Nnaji, said that the protest should be peaceful everywhere, adding that there was no reason for chaos.

“Protesters should be enlightened on how protests are done to achieve the aims and objectives.

“Let us hope our leaders will address issues being raised so that we can maintain peace in the country,“ she said

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has called on medical personnel to report anyone with gunshot wounds to the police.

The command said it engaged some hoodlums in a fierce gun duel with many of them escaping with gunshot injuries, adding that the hoodlums had taken advantage of the hunger protest to embark on massive extortion and assault on innocent citizens along the Lugbe end of the FCT.

The command, in a statement on Friday by its spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, said the residents alerted the police about the incident.

Adeh said, ”Following distress calls on the activities of some hoodlums who took advantage of the ongoing protests which began on Thursday, August 1, 2024, to block the Lugbe end of the Shehu Musa Yaradua Expressway at about 10 pm, embarked on a massive robbery and assault of innocent citizens which led to an exchange of fire with police operatives in the Lugbe area of Abuja.

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“The FCT Command, hereby, puts all medical personnel in and around the Federal Capital Territory on high alert to the possibility of receiving victims with gunshot wounds.”

Adeh said the command was requesting in line with the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017

The spokesperson said, “In line with the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act 2017, it is instructive to note that such patients come under medical emergencies that require urgent attention to save the life of the patient and should be accorded all necessary medical assistance.

“However, the police division/formation within the jurisdiction of such a hospital or healthcare facility should be informed to interview such patients to ascertain their person/roles in the prevailing security situation in the FCT.”

Adeh said the FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, warned against committing crimes under the guise of protest.

She said, “The Commissioner of Police hereby warns unscrupulous elements who may want to hide under the guise of protest to carry out heinous crimes such as armed robbery, shop breaking, rape, assault on innocent citizens and vandalisation of public property to desist from such as police officers and other security agents have been put on red alert to curtail them and maintain law and order.”

The police boss while “appreciating residents of the FCT for their continuous cooperation, assures that all relevant measures will be emplaced to ensure that the current protests do not infringe on their fundamental rights or cause them losses or damage to their property.”

Residents of Osun State mainly youths on Friday continued the protest in Osogbo, the state capital, demanding reversal of fuel subsidy removal and stoppage of naira devaluation.

The #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protest had commenced in the state on Thursday and at the Friday procession, the protesters, who converged on Friday Park, Osogbo, were accompanied by police operatives, men and officers of Nigeria Civil Defence Corps and Nigeria Immigration Service, alongside operatives of Department of State Security.

Moving through MDS road to Olaiya Junction before heading to Odi-Olowo Street, Osogbo, the protesters accused the federal and state governments of inflicting hardship on Nigerians, insisting that the protest would continue until their demands were met.

The protesters after returning to Olaiya Junction, performed ablution and observed jumaat on the road, while security men who went across the town with them, provided cover while the prayers lasted.

After the prayers, led by one of the protesters, the participants dispersed.

Speaking with journalists, the convener of Nigeria for Good Governance, Wole Oladapo, accused the Federal and State Governments of misplaced priority, adding that the current protest would be a test case, as the displeasure of the masses was gradually building up.

Oladapo said, “It keeps getting from bad to worse and we seem to be at the worst now. The president decided to, by fiat remove fuel subsidy. The entire nation has come into jeopardy. To double the jeopardy, they floated the naira and devalued it so terribly.

“We told the federal government when the subsidy would be removed that you can’t rob Peter to pay Paul. We accept subsidy is a scam. But you didn’t sit down to analyse the subsidy regime, you removed it. You took the money from that and gave it to governors, another set of looters and now, Nigerians can no longer survive.

“We knew how state allocation increased since the subsidy was removed but have we seen the effects on the masses? No! In Osun State, under Aregbesola, he recognised that there was poverty among the youth and he took youths and gave them jobs and they contributed to the economy of the state through the job he gave them.

“That continued until Governor Adeleke came into office. In the almost 2 years, we have not seen anything. In 2 terms, Aregbesola did 40,000 youth employment, this administration has not done one even though the money that Tinubu took from Nigerians and gave to the governors has led to an increase in allocation to the state.

He said that the resources of the local government had been cornered by the state.

He further stated that their aim was to inform the President, National Assembly members, and governors that the anger of Nigerians had not yet begun, but when it did, they might not survive it.

“That is why they should listen to what the masses are saying at a gathering like this. Our demands include; return fuel subsidy, stopping the devaluation of the naira, open borders for food to come in. Tinubu is doing a road for N15 trillion naira at the expense of the people. The same thing is happening in Osun,” he added.

Also speaking, the Osun Coordinator of Coalition of Concern Nigeria Citizen, Adetunji Ajala, said measures were in place to ensure that the protest remain peaceful.

Security operatives at the Bauchi Government House gate have wrestled with a leader of the Initiative for the Liberalisation of Physically Challenged People on the first day of hunger protests in the state.

In a trending video on social media platforms, security operatives securing the Bauchi Government House were sighted wrestling with one Hamza Waziri, a person living with disability, in his wheelchair.

Following the incident, our correspondent interviewed the victim who stated that he was in the street of the government house alongside other physically challenged persons exercising their constitutional right of peaceful demonstration when they were attacked by the security.

Hamza Waziri explained, “I decided to organise this protest to show my displeasure with the current economic situation of the country.

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“In the process, I was doing a live video so one of the police came to me and said that I had filmed him and they were trying to grab the phone from me. And they were hustling me to grab the phone from my hand and that is how they kept brutalizing me. They gave me a couple of punches as you can see from the video.”

Waziri maintained “So basically I was very peaceful. There were not more than ten of us but I was the only one actually standing in front of the Government House just to raise our placards that said ‘Employment should be for all”, “Everybody should be allowed to be employed’, ‘Inclusive Society’.

“So that was what our placards were carrying. So that is what basically transpired between us and the securities.”

Reacting to the development in a press release issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the governor of the state, Mukhtar Gidado, read “Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident involving a person with a disability and security personnel at the government house.

“The incident, which occurred on August 1, 2024, during the #EndBadGovernance protest, was captured in a viral video and has sparked widespread concern.”

Gidado emphasised that the state government has condemned the actions of the security personnel involved and assured the public that the officers will be held accountable if found to have acted improperly.

He added that the government does not condone any form of violence or misconduct by law enforcement officers.

The statement further said, “Governor Bala Mohammed has made it clear that the welfare and rights of all citizens, especially vulnerable groups, remain his top priority.

“He directed a thorough investigation to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident and ensure that justice is served.”

The government urged the public to remain calm and abide by all rules and regulations during and after the demonstration.l saying that the governor remains committed to upholding the principles of justice, fairness, and respect for human rights.

Our correspondent gathered that the incident has sparked outrage among human rights groups and advocates for people with disabilities, who have called for swift action to be taken against the security personnel involved.

Many #EndBadGovernanceInNigeria protesters are feared injured after police dispersed them in Abuja on Friday.

The protesters had disregarded the warnings by policemen against holding a procession.\

The police laid ambush for the protesters immediately after the National Hospital area and dispersed them with teargas and live ammunition.

Speaking with journalists, five injured protesters criticised the police for their actions.

They claimed they had to jump into the bush when the police began firing live ammunition at them.

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, has commended Nigerians who took to the streets to protest against bad governance.

Nigerians are experiencing economic difficulties, making it challenging for many to afford basic necessities.

In response, some youths began protests on Thursday in some parts of the country, calling for an end to hunger and poor governance in Nigeria.

The former Vice President on Friday praised Nigerians for their bravery in a post on his verified Facebook page, while denouncing the hoodlums who hijacked the protest in some states.

He wrote, “To the government, I admonish you to heed the voices of the people and come down from your high horses. It is time to demonstrate a sincere commitment to addressing the demands of the protesters. The nation cannot afford further days of unrest; let this be the moment where leadership listens and acts with integrity and urgency.

“The commencement of public protests across the country yesterday is noteworthy. These demonstrations have opened a vital channel for the public to express disapproval of government policies, furthering the essential conversation about good governance in our nation.

“For the most part, protesters have conducted themselves with admirable peace and must be commended for their restraint and dedication. However, in some isolated instances, there have been reports of violence, leading to regrettable clashes and brutalities by the police.

“I urge the protesters to maintain their peaceful stance and call on more Nigerians to show solidarity and support for the #EndBadGovernance peaceful protest. This is a pivotal moment for our collective voice to be heard, and it must be done with dignity and respect for the law.”

He also called on the police to engage more professionally in managing the protests, adding that killing of innocent citizens by security agencies is unacceptable.

“The police must refrain from the molestation of journalists who are merely reporting the protest. It is imperative that security agencies exercise restraint while enforcing law and order,” he added.

Atiku emphasised that it is time to show genuine commitment to addressing the protesters’ demands.

“Security agencies are encouraged to identify and isolate the minority elements who are resorting to violence and looting, ensuring that the actions of a few do not tarnish the majority of peaceful protesters,” he concluded.

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned the circulation of false videos stating that it was aimed at blackmailing him.

In a statement on X.com on Friday, Obi clarified that a video from his keynote speech in Anambra State was twisted to suggest he declared war on Northerners, when in fact, he spoke about tackling economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption.

Obi also debunked another video showing him leading a protest in Abuja, revealing that it was actually taken during his visit to the Labour Party headquarters, where he mediated a clash between the party and the NLC.

He said, “I have noticed some deliberate and well-orchestrated efforts by some persons to blackmail me into conforming to some of their nefarious agendas.

“Their dubious moves have led to the false circulation of a video from my recent keynote speech at the installation of Rotarian Professor A. U. Nnonyelu in Anambra State. They have twisted the video to suit their motive to suggest that I declared war on Northerners when, in fact, I spoke about declaring war on economic stagnation, insecurity, and corruption.

“Another video circulating online, supposedly showing me leading a protest in Abuja, is also false. The video was actually taken during my visit to the Labour Party HQ, where I mediated a clash between the Labour Party and the NLC.

“The video was conveniently edited to create a false narrative, and those responsible have been paid to spread this misinformation. This kind of misinformation has no place in our democracy, where truth and honesty should prevail.

“This misrepresentation is part of a larger narrative of blackmail, aimed at fitting me into their malicious agenda. I remain committed to a new Nigeria where justice, equity, and caring for the citizens will prevail over the greed of a few.”

Furthermore, Obi expressed concern over genocidal threats against the Igbo tribe on social media, calling for their relocation.

He warned that such rhetoric threatens national unity and urged authorities to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind this agenda.

He added, “Similarly, and deeply disturbing, I have read genocidal threats on X against the Igbo tribe, calling for their relocation. Let me pointedly warn that such rhetoric threatens our unity and is fundamentally opposed to our Constitution, which guarantees every Nigerian the right to live and work freely anywhere in the country. Those in authority must show leadership and urgently speak out against such divisive rhetoric.”

“Immediate action should be taken to investigate, arrest, and prosecute those behind this heinous agenda, serving as a deterrent to others who might consider pursuing similar paths that threaten our national security and unity.”

Obi emphasized the need for Nigerians to stand united against divisive rhetoric and champion unity, tolerance, and understanding.

“I urge all Nigerians to stand united against this divisive rhetoric and to champion unity, tolerance, and understanding. Our future depends on our ability to live and work together harmoniously.,” he said.

He called on the government and security agencies to act swiftly to protect the fundamental principle of unity and ensure every Nigerian can live free from fear of discrimination or persecution.

“The government and security agencies must act swiftly to protect this fundamental principle and ensure that every Nigerian can live free from fear of discrimination or persecution. We must not allow our present challenges to drive wedges among us.

“We can only overcome our national challenges if we act together as one people United under God,” he added.

Osun State Police Command has warned members of the public, especially residents of the state, to be wary of nefarious activities of internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo Boys.

In a statement signed on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Umar Abba, the Command Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola revealed that the warning became necessary after the police observed a disturbing dimension to their activities.

Opalola said the Yahoo Boys had escalated their nefarious activities to include ritual practices, hatching sinister plots to lure and kill unsuspecting victims, especially women with the intention of harvesting their body parts for ritual purpose.

The statement reads, “The Osun State Police Command is using this medium to caution members of the public, especially young girls, on the activities of internet fraudsters, popularly known as ‘Yahoo Boys’.

“This warning/advice becomes pertinent as the Command has noticed disturbing techniques/dimensions of the Yahoo Boys in our society.

“These fraudsters have escalated their nefarious activities to include ritualistic practices, hatching sinister plots to lure and murder unsuspecting victim(s) predominantly women with the intention of harvesting their body parts for ritual purpose.”

While calling on members of the public to help the police with vital information when they have such, Opalola also assured that CP Umar Abba was committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents and visitors in the state.

She also disclosed that the Police Command was working tirelessly to apprehend and prosecute anyone found wanting in the act.

The Police Command in Nasarawa State has detained 50 persons for allegedly attacking police personnel and disrupting public order during the ongoing protests.

DSP Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, confirmed the arrests in an interview on Thursday in Lafia.

According to Nansel, the arrests include 25 persons apprehended in Lafia, 16 in Karu, six in Keffi, and three in Mararaba-Udege in Nasarawa Local Government Areas.

He added that the detained suspects were currently in police custody undergoing further interrogation and investigation.

The police spokesperson assured that the violent actions exhibited by some protesters earlier on Thursday had been effectively brought under control by the police and other security agencies.

He stated that law enforcement officers would continue to manage the situation professionally and ensure public safety.

Nansel further issued a stern warning to those intending to incite chaos under any pretense, stating that such actions would not be tolerated and that the full force of the law would be applied.

He urged the public to continue their daily activities without fear of intimidation, reaffirming the commitment of the police to maintaining law and order.