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Two men have been arrested while on their way to murder a boy for beating their sister in Delta state.
Delta police spokesperson, Bright Edafe said the suspects identified as Uche Owoh and Ediri Ogedengbe were on their way to Pessu in Warri, before being arrested by police officers.
One cut-to-size gun was recovered from the suspects.
A video showing police officers extorting some passengers have been shared online.
In the viral video, some of the officers could be seen inside the vehicle they stopped while another one stood outside asking if the passengers in the vehicle have ”sent it”.
Two former policemen, James Ejeh and Simeon Abraham have been convicted by a Federal High Court in the Federal Capital Territory.
Ejeh and Abraham were handed a death sentence by Justice Peter Kekemeke on Thursday, Feb 17, 2022.
They were originally arraigned on October 20, 2017 by the Police on two counts bordering on conspiracy and armed robbery.
Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Kekemeke held that the prosecutor proved his case by calling four witnesses and their evidence corroborated the prosecutor’s case beyond any reasonable doubt.
He held that the evidence before the court proved that, there was a robbery by the defendants and they were also armed.
He added that there was an admission of guilt by the defendants and no evidence was stronger than their own admission.
The prosecution counsel, Kufureabasi Ebong, had told the court that on January 17, 2017, at about 1am, the defendants (police officers), were dressed in their uniforms as they robbed one Christe Maker of her personal belongings while coming from the Abuja airport.
He added that the offence contravened the provisions of sections 6 and 1(2) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special provisions) Act, 2004.
Two campus police officers and a student were shot and killed at a college in Virginia, while one student was also killed and another seriously wounded in another school shooting in Minnesota on Tuesday.
The officers were identified by the school as John Painter and J.J. Jefferson.
In the Virginia college incident, the two agents, a campus law enforcement officer and a safety officer, were shot before the suspect fled the scene, but was later apprehended, the Virginia State Police said in a statement on Twitter on Wednesday.
“Multiple law enforcement agencies arrived on the campus of Bridgewater College around 1:20 pm in response to active shooter reports,” the school posted on its website.
A statement on the school’s website by the College President, David Bushman, said the pair “were shot and killed on campus while protecting us.
“These officers were close friends, known to many of us as the ‘dynamic duo.’ John was J.J.’s best man in his wedding this year.
“They were beloved by students, faculty and staff. I hurt for their families and loved ones, as I know we all do,” the statement said.
According to the Virginia State Police, the suspect, a 27-year-old man named Alexander Wyatt Campbell, sustained “non-life-threatening gunshot wound,” as he put up resistance before he was arrested.
The police added that the suspect had already been charged with murder.
Virginia Governor Glen Youngkin tweeted:
“I have been briefed on the situation at Bridgewater College. The shooter is in custody and state and local police are on the scene.”
On his part, Bridgewater Mayor Ted Flory, posted a statement on the town’s website.
Bridgewater is shocked by today’s senseless violence at Bridgewater College.
“We are heartbroken by the needless injuries and loss of life.”
The Delta State police command has dismissed two police officers for an alleged assault in the state.
The officers – Felix Ebikabowei and Ndubuisi Abazie – were dismissed for alleged assault on a commercial tricycle rider, Brodrick Omesan, in Warri.
The command’s spokesman, Bright Edafe, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Asaba, said the duo were attached to “B” Division, Warri.
He said: “The two dismissed officers on August 12, 2021, after close of work, conspired among themselves and engaged in Illegal duty along the Estate roundabout in Warri.
They accosted a tricycle rider, one Brodrick Omesan ‘m’ age 36years of Oviri Street, Agbaroh. An argument ensued between the policemen and the victim during which they allegedly pushed and beat him up. This led to serious injuries on the victim’s head. He was rushed to the hospital where he is currently receiving treatment.
The Commissioner of Police upon receiving the complaint immediately directed that the case be transferred to the State Criminal Investigative Department (SCID) for a discreet and unbiased investigation.
“Investigation later revealed that the two officers have a case to answer on the serious assault on the victim who is still in critical condition.
“The CP again ordered that they should face internal disciplinary action and the command provost was directed to try them in an orderly room.
The two officers who were tried for the offence of incivility to members of the public, disobedience to lawful order contrary to paragraph E (iii) first schedule of the Police Act and regulations 370 paragraph F of Police Act and regulations CAP P.9 laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 2004 were found guilty on both counts and have been dismissed from the Force.”
Nothing is more depressing in life that being on a death row. You are like a lifeless human living a life without purpose, every day is exactly like the last and the next. Waiting for the day you take your last breath.
In March 2017, two Nigerian Police officers, Ezekiel Achejene and Emmanuel Baba were sentenced to death by hanging for murdering two of the Apo- six Igbo traders who were shot dead in 2005.
The police claimed that the Igbo traders were armed robbers that had opened fire first on the officers when accosted at the checkpoint.
(The 406 peoguet of the Igbo traders shattered by bullets)
A judicial panel of inquiry set up by former President Olusegun Obasanjo found the police account to be false. Six officers were trialed for extra-judicial killings but only two, Ezekiel Acheneje, Baba Emmanuel were sentenced to death.
On the 3rd of November 2020, the Federal government disbursed the sum of N135 million to the families and relatives of the victims of the unfortunate incident.But I believe no amount of money can erase such pain.
Today, the two policemen, Ezekiel Achejene and Emmanuel Baba are currently behind bars. They are hopelessly awaiting their turn in the execution room. Until that day comes, perpetual misery and regrets is the condition in their lives.
( The Igbo traders)
