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Police Commissioner Lands In Jail Over Land Dispute
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A Bayelsa State High Court sitting in Yenagoa has sentenced the state’s Commissioner of Police to prison for failing to comply with a court order concerning a long-standing land dispute.
The legal battle dates back to a judgment delivered on November 26, 2016, in Suit No. YHC/210/2014, which was later upheld by the Court of Appeal in case CA/PH/170/2018. Despite these rulings, the Commissioner of Police allegedly disregarded the court’s directive, prompting the recent sentencing.
At the heart of the conflict is a parcel of land in Asam, Yenagoa, which currently serves as the operational base for Operation Doo-Akpo, a state-owned security outfit. The courts have ruled in favor of nine families from the Yenizue-gene Community, including the Fabiri, Ayoko, Aku, Ugbon, Obediah, Sampson, and Boye families, affirming their ownership rights.
Despite these judicial decisions, the police have reportedly refused to vacate the land, leading to legal action from the rightful owners.
Speaking at a press briefing, the lead counsel for the claimants, Ukunbiriowei Saiyou, confirmed that Justice R. Ajuwa issued the imprisonment order against the Commissioner of Police on December 27, 2024.
Saiyou explained that the claimants initiated committal proceedings in 2022 due to the Commissioner’s persistent refusal to comply with multiple court rulings.
“The police have failed to appear before the court or challenge the various decisions, leaving us no choice but to seek enforcement,” Saiyou stated.
Following the sentencing, there have been calls for the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to intervene and ensure the enforcement of the judgments, particularly the Court of Appeal ruling from June 10, 2021.
Saiyou warned that if the IGP does not act swiftly, it could result in the arrest of the Bayelsa State Commissioner of Police.
He further revealed that since Saipem vacated the disputed land along Elebele-Opolo Road, the police and Operation Doo-Akpo have been occupying the area illegally, without the consent of the rightful landowners.
Representatives of the affected families, Chief Honest Boye Wilson and Hon. Manager Fabiri, voiced their frustration over the prolonged occupation of their land by the police. Despite their grievances, they reassured the public that they would continue to seek justice through legal means rather than resorting to public demonstrations against the government or security agencies.
“The Bayelsa State High Court ruled in our favor, and the Court of Appeal reaffirmed that ruling. Yet, the police remain on our land unlawfully,” Fabiri emphasized.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes are on law enforcement authorities to see if they will comply with the court orders or face further legal consequences.
Norwegian Air Shuttle, has changed its logo to that of British Airways on Instagram after losing a bet on the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final match between England and Norway on Saturday.
Ahead of the high-profile match, Norwegian Air challenged British Airways to a wager that would see the losing airline replace its Instagram profile picture with the winner’s logo for 24 hours.
Hey @british_airways, do you wanna make
a bet? If Norway wins, you have to switch to our logo on Instagram on Sunday (one day). And vice versa. Deal?,” Norwegian Air posted on Instagram before the match.
British Airways wasted no time accepting the friendly offer, warning the challenger against biting off more than they could chew, writing “Don’t make bets you can’t win.”
During the match, it was the Norwegians who landed the first blow after Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring for them in 36th minute, firing home the ball over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who was caught off his line.
It was looking like Norway would take the lead into the break until Jude Bellingham drove a pass from Anthony Gordon into the box before latching it into the net from close range to equalise for England.
Neither side was able to find the net in the second half, forcing the match into extra time when Bellingham scored within its first three minutes, which ended up being the winning goal of the match to send England into the semifinals.
Following Norway’s defeat, Norwegian Air acknowledged the result and immediately fulfilled the bet’s condition by swapping its Instagram profile picture for the logo of British Airways.
“While the tournament is over for us, this friendly bet will forever live in all our hearts. We wish England and
@british_airways all the best in the semi-final, and we sincerely hope you’ll get to bring football home!,” Norwegian Air said in response to losing the bet.
Also, British Airways thanked its Norwegian Airways counterpart for the challenge, assuring that both England and Norway would remain friends forever.
“Rivals for 90 minutes, friends forever. A little competition keeps things interesting, thanks for challenging us @flynorwegian! Well done to the England team on qualifying for the World Cup semi-finals! It’s coming home!,” the airline said.
Nevertheless, the World Cup marked a historic milestone for Norway because it’s the first time the Scandinavian nation reached the tournament’s quarter-finals.
It was a sad tale as the collapse of the Gombe State House of Assembly complex under construction has claimed one life and left seven others injured.
The incident occurred on Friday when a section of the building gave way, trapping construction workers beneath the debris before emergency responders launched a rescue operation.
Head of Operations, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Gombe Operations Office, Ahmed Ummanah, confirmed the incident, stating that all the trapped workers were rescued from the rubble.
He disclosed that three of the injured victims were taken to the Federal Teaching Hospital (FTH), Gombe, while five others were evacuated to the Gombe State Specialist Hospital for medical treatment. He added that some of the victims sustained severe injuries.
The construction company handling the project had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as efforts to obtain its reaction were unsuccessful.
Authorities have commenced investigations to determine the cause of the building collapse, while safety experts are expected to assess the structural integrity of the project.
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Norwegian Air adorns British Airways logo for 24hrs after losing 2026 World Cup wager
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