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Armed Police Officer Arrested For Assaulting Kaduna Electric Staff
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A middle-aged man seen in a viral video footage wielding a dangerous weapon and assaulting a staff of Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company (KAEDCO) has been identified and arrested by operatives of Rigasa Division of the Kaduna State Police Command.
The suspect, identified as Inspector Aminu Yahaya Bidda, attached to Tudun Wada Police Station in Kaduna metropolis, was seen assaulting the victim and made several attempts at stabbing other officials of the DisCo with a knife.
Kaduna Electric had formally reported the matter to the State Police Command via a petition to the Police Commissioner. In the petition, it prayed that Inspector Aminu Yahaya Bidda be arrested, investigated and charged to court for assault, attempted murder, harassment, and intimidation of its staff.
While seeking the transfer of the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for thorough investigation, Kaduna Electric also sought the police commissioner to intervene in the matter and ensure its staff protection was guaranteed in order to carry out lawful official duties in the area without any form of hindrance.
A statement issued and signed by the Head, Corporate Communications, KAEDCO, Abdulazeez Abdullahi, Kaduna Electric said the action of the Police officer was not only against the law, but could also set a dangerous precedent and pose serious threat to the fragile peace currently being enjoyed in the State.
“The action of the Police Officer, to say the least, is in sharp contrast with the law and Police code of conduct; the relevant Police Authority shall be petitioned for appropriate administrative actions and subsequent prosecution,” the statement said.
It added that Inspector Bidda “viciously attacked the staff of the Company on lawful duty who were at his house at Rimaye Road, Hayin Danmani for routine inspection of his Pre-paid meter.”
According to the DisCo, investigation has shown that the customer vended for electricity only twice this year.
Eyewitnesses said the Kaduna Electric staff had arrived at the police officer’s home to inspect his meter for suspected bypass. The situation escalated rapidly when the officer, visibly agitated as seen in the video trending online, brandishing a knife and attempted several times to deliver a fatal blow to the electricity worker. The employee was fortunate to have escaped unharmed. Unfortunately, a passerby who tried to intervene sustained actual bodily harm injuries to his leg.
The violent incident has sparked discussions about the safety of utility workers and the challenges they face in enforcing regulations.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
The exchange rate for the U.S. dollar to the Nigerian naira in the parallel market (commonly known as the black market) has been updated for Sunday, February 23, 2025. According to Bureau De Change (BDC) sources, the rates are as follows
Buying Rate: ₦1,520 per dollar
Selling Rate: ₦1,530 per dollar
It is important to note that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) does not officially recognize black market rates and advises individuals to conduct foreign exchange transactions through licensed financial institutions.
CBN Official Exchange Rate
Highest Rate: ₦1,509
Lowest Rate: ₦1,491
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Abuja, Nigeria – The Nigerian Senate has summoned Ahmad Isa, popularly known as the Ordinary President of Brekete Family, to appear before it on February 27, 2025. The summons is reportedly linked to a recent broadcast of the Brekete Family radio show, in which Senator Natasha spoke about her grievances with Isa.
The Senate’s directive has sparked debate, particularly over its warning that Isa could be deemed a criminal if he fails to comply. Critics argue that such a stance may be an attempt to stifle press freedom and curtail the activities of Brekete Family, a well-known platform for social justice and human rights advocacy in Nigeria.
Isa, whose work has earned him widespread recognition—including an honorary doctorate from the Federal University Lokoja—has built a strong following through his intervention in public grievances and human rights cases. Many Nigerians regard Brekete Family as a voice for the marginalized, providing a platform for citizens to seek redress on issues ranging from governance to social welfare.
The Senate’s move has drawn mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a necessary step to address concerns related to the broadcast, while others see it as an overreach that could undermine media independence and freedom of expression in the country. It remains to be seen how Isa will respond to the summons and what impact this development will have on his widely followed program.
By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
A recently resurfaced official gazette from the Federal Military Government has confirmed that Chief Obafemi Awolowo was released and pardoned by Lt. Colonel Yakubu Gowon on August 12, 1966, ten days after his actual release on August 2,1966.
The document puts to rest claims by Radio Biafra that Lt. Colonel Emeka Ojukwu or Major General Aguiyi-Ironsi played any role in securing Awolowo’s freedom.
According to the document, upon his release from Calabar Prison, Awolowo was received in Lagos by Lt. Colonel Murtala Muhammed, who personally drove him to Dodan Barracks to meet with Head of State Lt. Colonel Gowon. However, the journey from the airport proved challenging as a massive crowd, organized by Alhaja Asabi Abibat Mogaji, mother of Nigeria’s current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, flooded the streets to welcome the revered statesman.
The gazette also refutes any suggestion that the coup plotters of January 15, 1966, including Majors Chukwuma Nzeogwu and Emmanuel Ifeajuna, attempted to release Awolowo. In fact, there is no record of them making any effort to contact or rescue him from detention. Some analysts argue that had Awolowo been politically active at the time, he might have been among those executed during the coup.
This revelation further solidifies Gowon’s role in shaping Nigeria’s political landscape during a tumultuous period, while also challenging revisionist narratives surrounding Awolowo’s release
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