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SAD! 13-yr-old brutalized by soldier -civillian JTF commits su3cide as family demands justice

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The family of Mr and Mrs Saul Hashimu, residents of Ungwan Maigero Community in the Chikun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State, are demanding justice over the death of their 13-year-old son, Wisdom, whose death was caused by an alleged brutality by a soldier and members of the civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) in the area.

The deceased, who until his death, was living with his parents on Lafiya Sarki Street in the same LGA was said to have committed suicide inside their compound, after he was falsely accused of stealing N10,000 from a neighbour and allegedly tortured by a soldier and civilian JTF members.

The teenager was said to have committed suicide on Friday, June 6, 2024.

Before his mysterious death, Wisdom, who was writing his Junior Secondary School examination, was on June 1, 2024, severely beaten to a pulp by a soldier and members of the civilian JTF.

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Wisdom was accused of stealing the sum from a 16-year-old neighbor known as Hope, who reportedly invited her boyfriend, one Segun Samson who is a serving soldier at Bodi Camp in Port-Harcourt, the Rivers State capital.

Rather than reporting to the police, the soldier was said to have dragged Wisdom and Hope’s brother — both accused of stealing the money — to the civilian JTF office.

At the civilian JTF office, Wisdom was said to have been severely beaten to the point where he was unable to walk.

He returned home after receiving medical attention but the story changed for the worse on Thursday, June 6th, 2024 as Wisdom’s lifeless body was found hanging on a noose at the back of their compound when his parents were not around.

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Parents Seek Justice
The death of Wisdom has left his parents distraught as his grieving father narrated what happened.

“On 1st of June, 2024, I was in Zaria when I received information that Wisdom was alleged of stealing my neighbour’s daughter (Miss Hope Danladi)’s N1000,” he said.

“I was further told that the Civilian JTF took the law into their own hands and beat Wisdom. But, beyond my wildest imagination, the Civilian JTF only beat Wisdom to a point of coma while Hope’s younger brother was spared and returned home unscathed.

“After interrogation at home, her (Hope’s) younger brother confessed to the crime. When he was searched, N9000 was found in his pocket, and he said he had spent N1000 already.”

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I was also told that Hope called her boyfriend, Segun Samson, who identified himself to the Civilian JTF in Dokaji Street in Narayi as a serving soldier at Bodi Camp in Port-Harcourt after brandishing his ID Card for validation.

“This was after Hope called Samson, and he bundled Wisdom and Hope’s younger brother to the civilian JTF office, and he prevailed on the Civilian JTF to discipline the boys.

“My son was severely beaten by the Civilian JTF to the point that he was unable to walk. We took him to the hospital where he received medical attention while we reported the matter to the police station.

“On Thursday, while I was away, I was told to rush back home, that my son was dead, that he hanged himself with a rope at the back of our compound.

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“Though my son is dead, I can’t question God. He is gone. But I want the authorities to ensure that justice is served, and those that brutalised my son be brought to book. This will serve as a deterrent to others.”

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Meanwhile, the Kaduna State Police Command said it was aware of the incident, and has commenced full investigation into it to ensure that justice is served and those behind Wisdom’s death are apprehended and prosecuted accordingly to the law.

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The Top Five Strongest Currencies In The World (+Photos)

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By Ojomah Austin.

Currencies are one of the most important factors in the global economy and play a large role in determining trade agreements, as well as representing the strength and stability of varying nations.

There are over 180 currencies recognised worldwide by the United Nations as legal tender, all with varying strengths. The strongest currency globally doesn’t owe its value to its popularity or usage, but rather to its purchasing power.

Express.co.uk has looked into the strongest currencies of 2024 – and found that neither the British pound nor the US dollar top the list.

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British Pound Currency Note (GBP)

5. British pound

The British pound comes in at fifth on the strongest currency list. First introduced in the 1400s and decimalised in 1971, the independent, free-floating currency is very strong.

The Gibraltar pound, which is ‘pegged’ to the British pound, also comes in at number 5, with the British territory introducing its currency in the 1920s.

Jordanian dinar Currency Note

4. Jordanian dinar

The Jordanian dinar is the fourth strongest currency in the world, with one dinar being valued at 1.07 Pound sterling, and £1 being worth 0.94 Jordanian Dinar.

The dinar entered circulation in Jordan in the 1950s. The land-locked country in the Middle East has an economy largely dependent on oil and gas exports, but also tourism, banking and pharmaceutical sectors.

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Omani Rial Currency Note

3. Omani rial

Largely dependent on oil reserves, Oman’s prosperous economy has led to the nation having one of the world’s strongest currencies. The rial was introduced in Oman, which lies on the southeastern coast of the Arabian peninsula, in the 1970s.

One rial is worth 1.97 Pound sterling, and £1 is worth 0.51 Omani Rial.

Bahraini Dinar Currency Note

2. Bahraini Dinar

Another Middle-Eastern currency tops the charts, with the Bahraini Dinar being the second strongest currency in the world. The diversified economy of Bahrain contributes to its currency’s success, with strong oil, gas, finance and tourism industries.

The dinar was introduced in 1965, with 1 dinar being worth 2.01 Pound sterling, and £1 being worth 0.50 Bahraini Dinar.

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Kuwaiti Dinar Currency Note

1. Kuwaiti Dinar

The strongest currency in the world is the Kuwaiti dinar. One dinar is equal to 2.48 Pound sterling, and £1 is equal to 0.40 Kuwaiti Dinar.

Kuwait, which is a country in the Middle East, introduced the dinar in 1961. The nation’s lucrative oil reserves can attest to its currency’s considerable economic strength, which lies in the Persian Gulf.

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FG shuts Eko Bridge, ramps for 8-week repairs

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The Federal Government has shut down the Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks for essential asphalt resurfacing.

The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, made this known in a statement on Saturday in Lagos.

Kesha said the Federal Ministry of Works plans essential asphalt resurfacing work on Eko Bridge and Ramps for eight weeks effective from Friday, September 20, by 7.00 a.m, through November 20.

According to her, due to the closure, there will be detours and alternate routes for drivers.

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Providing information on how to navigate the area during the closure, she said motorists going to the Island from Funsho Williams Avenue, should use the service lane at Alaka to connect Costain and access Eko Bridge.

“The closure will be full at some sections of the bridge and partial at other sections.

“This critical project aims to improve road safety and enhance the driving experience of motorists.

“The work involves milling of the existing asphalt and relaying new asphalt on the bridge and Ramps. This will address wear and tear and ensure a smoother, safer roadway,” she added.

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‘Fraudster’ Arrested After Murder Attempt  On Hookup Girl In Abuja

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By Ojomah Austin.

 

A 30-year-old internet fraudster, known locally as a “Yahoo Boy,” have been apprehended while attempting to rob and potentially kill a hookup girl at an Abuja hotel, has confessed to luring and robbing four other victims he met through dating sites before being caught by a team from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

The suspect, Joseph Efe, who hails from Edo and Ondo States, was arrested at Top View Hotel in Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, as he attempted to flee after allegedly leaving his victim tied up in the hotel room.

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FCT Commandant of the NSCDC, Olusola Odumosu, who paraded the suspect noted that Efe was apprehended following the officers’ keen observation.

“When he came out of the hotel premises allegedly to meet his accomplice, our officers noticed something was off and stopped him. He tried to escape, but we pursued and apprehended him, and on returning to the hotel, we found a young woman, Olivia Ijeoma Chukwuemeka, bound and gagged,” Odumosu explained.

According to the Commandant, Efe targeted women through dating platforms like Badoo, Tinder, and Insta Love, luring them to hotels with the intention of robbing them.

He met his latest victim, Olivia Ijeoma Chukwuemeka on a dating site – “Coded Runs” before luring her into the said hotel. ‘

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Odumosu revealed that after conducting a thorough investigation, it was revealed that Efe had arrived in Abuja from Lagos on Tuesday, September 17, and had already victimised another woman at a different hotel, FAB, by Top Rank Hotel, adjacent Old Federal Secretariat, Area 1, where he managed to escape due to inadequate security.

Sadly, rather than retreat upon his escape, the adamant suspect then proceeded to Top View Hotel, checked in by 2:30am on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, where he invited his latest victim who arrived at 9am with a promise to pay her a N100,000.

Odumosu who urged hotel owners to prioritise the safety of their guests and to be vigilant against criminal activities occurring on their premises, emphasised that the NSCDC operates with professionalism and does not condone the release of unverified information to the media.

He emphasied that the video circulating on social media regarding the incident was not recorded or released by his team, which he described as highly professional.

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“We are committed to performing our duties with diligence before taking any necessary steps to prosecute or transfer a suspect to the appropriate agency,” he stated.

According to him, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with online dating, highlighting the importance of caution and awareness among users.

The victim, a beautician from Enugu, shared her harrowing experience, stating, “He used my clothes, a cellotape and a pillowcase to tie me up and threatened to kill me with a poisonous injection if I didn’t comply.”

She recalled how he confiscated her Android phone and demanded access to her Opay mobile banking app. “He

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was contemplating what to do next when, thankfully, I was rescued.”

In a separate case, the Commandant also presented another suspect, Usman Ibrahim, who was arrested for vandalising armored cables from a transformer at the Nigeria Atomic Energy Commission’s Nuclear Technology Centre in Sheda Village, Abuja.

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