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Group Urges Governor Ododo To Hand Over Wanted Yahaya Bello To EFCC, Threatens To Occupy Govt House
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Some residents of Kogi State under the aegis of People of Kogi have called on the state governor Alhaji Usman Ododo to hand over former Governor Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.
In April, SaharaReporters reported how Governor Ododo prevented the arrest of his immediate predecessor and political godfather, Yahaya Bello at his (Bello’s) Abuja residence.
EFCC operatives had on laid siege to Bello’s house to arrest him but the Kogi governor prevented the EFCC personnel from arresting the embattled former governor, Bello.
Ododo took Bello out of the area in his official vehicle.
The anti-graft agency in a statement signed by its spokesman, Dele Oyewale, lamented the action and warned “members of the public that it is a criminal offence to obstruct officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties”.
Bello is currently standing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, facing allegations of money laundering involving N80.2 billion. He has however refused to appear in court.
A statement issued by the group of Kogi people on Sunday, said, “We, the citizens of Kogi State, stand united against the corrupt governance that has plagued our state and nation for far too long. We will not be silenced or intimidated by hollow warnings from a government that has consistently failed to address our grievances.
“The recent press release from the Kogi State Government is nothing more than a desperate attempt to quell the voices of a populace fed up with bad governance.
“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH: The Government of Kogi State, under the administration of Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, must immediately hand over the fugitive former governor Yahaya Bello to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). We will no longer tolerate the shielding of corrupt individuals who have looted our state’s resources and left us in abject poverty.
“ACCOUNTABILITY NOW: The Kogi State Government’s claims of solidarity with national economic efforts are laughable. The real solidarity should be with the suffering people of Kogi State, not with a corrupt elite. We demand transparency and accountability from those who have betrayed the public trust.
“EMPTY PROMISES: The so-called economic policies and investments touted by the Kogi State Government are a smokescreen to distract from their failures. We see through the lies. Our schools, hospitals, and infrastructure remain in shambles while they line their pockets with our hard-earned money.
“RIGHT TO PROTEST: The right to protest is enshrined in our constitution and is a fundamental part of our democracy. The government’s attempt to paint peaceful protests as violent and unpatriotic is an insult to every citizen who demands a better future for themselves and their children.
“WE WILL NOT BE INTIMIDATED: The citizens of Kogi State will not be cowed by threats or misinformation. We stand firm in our demand for justice. If the government refuses to hand over Yahaya Bello to the EFCC, we will have no choice but to take matters into our own hands and occupy the Government House.
“UNITY AND ACTION: We call on all Kogi citizens to join us in this fight for our future. We must remain united and resolute in our demand for justice and accountability. Together, we can bring about the change we so desperately need.
“MESSAGE TO THE GOVERNMENT: Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo, your attempts to silence us will fail. Hand over Yahaya Bello to the EFCC or face the full force of a people’s movement that will not rest until justice is served.
“CALL TO ACTION: We urge every citizen to prepare for a massive, peaceful protest. This is not a time for fear but for action. Let us show the world that the people of Kogi State will not be silenced or oppressed.”
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Teenage girl allegedly stabbed parents to de@th, stabbed family dog, sent crime scene photos to friends
A 15-year-old girl from Groningen in the Netherlands was arrested after her parents, Johan and Mathilda, both 53, were found f@tally stabbed last Thursday, June 18, Dutch outlet Algemeen Dagblad reported.
The family’s pet golden retriever also suffered stab wounds in the rampage, the Sun reported.
The dog’s condition is unclear.
The girl took images of her slain parents and then shared the disturbing photos with her friends on WhatsApp after the bloody attack, the Telegraaf reported.
“You could see both of her parents lying on the ground with their eyes open. Her father was lying on the floor, and her mother was on the bed. There was blood visible and a knife,” one student told the outlet in Dutch.
Local police declined to comment further on the images, but encouraged people to never distribute such images online and report them to the police, the reports said.
The girl reportedly struggled with her identity and often pretended to be a dog, crawling around and barking on all fours with other friends in school corridors.
“She wore a tail, dog ears, and gloves,” another classmate told the outlet. “And sometimes she would make barking sounds.”
Johan and Mathilda’s relatives said in a statement obtained by Algemeen Dagblad that they “can hardly comprehend” the murd£rs.
‘We hope that everyone understands that we are deeply affected by the tragic events surrounding the passing of Johan and Mathilda from Meerstad,” family and friends said in a statement through an aid organization.
“But the support and sympathy we have received from many do us good and are heartwarming.”
An investigation into the slayings remains ongoing.
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OGTV broadcaster: Police recover stolen Lexus RX300 as CP vows “no stone unturned” in murder probe
Ogun State Police Command says it has recovered the Lexus RX300 stolen from the home of slain ex-OGTV broadcaster Mrs Kitan Oyesiku and her security guard in Iyana Agodo Village, Owode-Egba.
The recovery happened during night operations, the command confirmed Monday.
—CP walks the scene himself—
Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni visited the crime scene for an on-the-spot assessment. He inspected the premises and got briefings from detectives handling the case.
“CP Ojajuni reiterated the Command’s resolve to leave no stone unturned in unraveling the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensuring that those responsible are identified, apprehended, and brought to justice,” Police PPRO Oluseyi Babaseyi said in a statement.
The visit, according to police, was to evaluate progress in the investigation into the double murder that has rattled the Owode-Egba community.
—What happened that night—
PUNCH Online had reported that a resident raised the alarm over suspicious movements around Oyesiku’s residence. When operatives arrived, they found signs of forced entry.
Inside, the security guard was found dead at his post. Oyesiku’s body was later discovered inside the apartment. Her Lexus RX300 was missing.
Police now say the vehicle has been secured and will serve as key evidence. “It is worthy of note that the vehicle earlier reported missing from the residence, a Lexus RX300, has been recovered by police operatives during the night hours,” Babaseyi confirmed.
—“Intensive investigation ongoing”–
Ojajuni commiserated with Oyesiku’s family and assured Ogun residents that “all available resources are being deployed to track down the perpetrators.”
For now, no arrests have been announced. But with the car recovered and the CP personally monitoring the case, police say they’re closing in.
Oyesiku, a retired broadcaster with Ogun State Television, was remembered by colleagues as a calm voice on air. Her death, alongside her guard’s, has renewed calls for better security for elderly residents living alone in semi-urban areas. [The Punch report rewritten]
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