Crime
CSOs condemn torture, killing of Adamawa teenager, call for investigations
A coalition of civil society organisations has condemned the “barbaric and inhumane” torture by members of Operation Farauta, a law enforcement task force set up by the Adamawa State Government, that led to the death of 17-year-old Abdullahi Tukur Abba on the 5th of August, 2023.
In a joint statement on Saturday, the groups called on the Inspector General of Police and the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police, to investigate the alleged torture and murder of Abba over suspicion of theft.
They noted that any form of torture was a violation of human rights, contravened the Nigerian Constitution, and was a criminal offence under the Anti-Torture Act of 2017.
The statement read, “We unequivocally denounce the use of torture in any circumstance. It is a clear violation of human rights, contravenes the Nigerian Constitution, and is explicitly criminalized under the Anti-Torture Act, 2017. Torture not only inflicts severe physical and psychological suffering but also undermines the core principles of justice, fairness, and the rule of law.
“We call on all relevant stakeholders, including the Adamawa State Commissioner of Police and the Inspector-General of Police, to ensure a swift and thorough investigation into the allegations of torture. The perpetrators of this heinous act must be identified, held accountable, and made to face the full wrath of the law.
“We demand justice for Abdullahi Tukur Abba, the father of the victim and his grieving family.”
The CSOs also called on the Attorney-General of the Federation, to immediately prosecute persons involved in Abba’s torture, while also calling on the National Human Rights Commission and the National Committee Against Torture, to conduct “comprehensive and impartial investigations into this incident, exercising their oversight functions to ensure that justice prevails”.
“We request their unwavering commitment to upholding the integrity of the rule of law and protecting the rights of every citizen”, they added.
They further urged other civil society groups to join hands to collectively demand justice and accountability, while shedding light on the tragic incident, and working towards preventing similar occurrences in the future.
The statement also read “We stand in solidarity with all victims of torture and reiterate our commitment to the eradication of torture, the protection of human rights, and the pursuit of justice”.
Some of the civil society groups who made the demands include Access to Justice, Avocats Sans Frontières France / Lawyers Without Borders, Prisoners’ Rehabilitation and Welfare Action, Sterling Law Centre and the Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre, among others.
Crime
Court remands 2 brothers for alleged culpable homicide, armed robbery
A Kaduna High Court on Tuesday ordered that two brothers be remanded in a correctional centre for alleged culpable homicide and armed robbery.
The police charged Hamza Jibrin, 27 and Yusuf Jibrin 24, with conspiracy, armed robbery and culpable homicide.
Justice Aisha Shagari ordered the remand of the defendants, after they pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them.
Shagari adjourned the matter until Dec. 12 for hearing.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, James Edward, said that the defendants and two others at large, while armed with matchete and other dangerous weapons along Airport Road, Kaduna, on Nov. 7, robbed and caused the death of a 26-year-old man, Rabiu Sani.
He said the defendants stole the deceased’s HP laptop, two cell phones, his wallet which contained two ATM cards and cash sum of N30,000.
Edward said that the offence is punishable under the Robbery and Firearms ( Special Provision) Act LFN, 2004.
The Defence counsel, Habiba Usman, had pleaded with the court to grant her clients bail.
Usman while moving her bail application, urged the court to gtant her client bail on literal terms, adding , that the defendants would be of good behaviour and would not jump bail.
Crime
Trader bags 9 months jail term for attempted theft
A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Monday sentenced a 20-year-old trader, Darwang Chung, to nine months in prison for attempted theft.
Chung, who resides at Gyel in Jos South, pleaded guilty to the one count charge of attempted theft.
The Magistrate, Mr Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the convict after he pleaded guilty to the charge.
Bokkos, in his judgement, gave the convict an option of N30,000 fine, or to risk six months in prison and a compensation of N15,000 or another 3 months in prison in default.
Earlier, the Prosecutor, Insp. Labaran Ahmed, told the court that the case was reported on Oct. 6, at the”B” Division Police Station by one Yohanna Dalyop, the complainant.
Ahmed said the convict jumped over the fence into the house of the complainant and was caught.
He said that the offence contravened the Plateau State Penal Code Law.
Crime
Special Fraud Unit arraigns suspect for cybercrime
The Special Fraud Unit (SFU) of the Police, on Tuesday arraigned a defendant before a Federal High Court in Lagos, over alleged unlawful interception of digital infrastructure.
The defendant, Ayodeji Oyenekan, was charged before Justice A. Aluko, on a three-count charge bordering on cybercrime.
He, however. pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The prosecutor, Mr M. Y. Bello, told the court that the defendant committed the offence sometime in February 2022.
He, alleged that the defendant intentionally and without authorisation, intercepted digital infrastructure server hosted by Amazon Web Services, property of Meplaylist Classic Entertainment.
According to the prosecution, the defendant caused the said Meplaylist Classic Entertainment Ltd. loss of property, by altering Amazon Web services, which restricted the rightful owner access to its server.
He alleged that the defendant inputted his email address ayodeji.oye@meplaylist.com, and allegedly built a mobility startup called Hellobikee, for purposes of conferring economic benefits to himself.
The defendant was also alleged to have fraudulently made use of the electronic unique identification feature of Meplaylist, through his email, for purposes of conferring economic benefits to himself.
The offence contravenes the provisions of sections 12(1), 16(1), and 22(2)(a) of the Cybercrime ( Prohibition, Prevention) Act, 2015.
The court granted the defendant bail in the sum of N10 million with one surety in like sum.
The court held that the defendant shall remain in the correctional facility, pending perfection of all conditions of bail as spelt out by the court.
He adjourned the case until Jan. 21, 2025, for trial.
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