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Nnamdi Kanu deserves a death sentence, says Kano youth group
A group, Kungiyar Matasan Kano Advocacy Organization, has appealed to Nigerian courts to serve the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, a death sentence.
The appeal was made in a statement issued by the Chairman of the organization, Alhassan Haruna Dambatta, on Friday.
The statement said: “Kanu has proven beyond reasonable doubt that people like him belongs to the dungeon of hell where he will find his equals passing through the judgment of God.
“He belongs only to the body bag because of his role in the deliberate planning, coordination, financing of terrorism that led to the death of thousands of innocent Nigerians whose only crime is obeying the Constitution on their rights and freedom of movement and residence.
“Within the period that Nnamdi Kanu held his reign of terror, thousands of innocent lives were lost through his deliberate incitement and calls for the killing of citizens and burning of properties of innocent Nigerians.”
According to the chairman, the incidents that occurred during the IPOB leaders “reign of terror” should be taken into consideration during his sentencing.
He said: “Within 4 months, Kanu called for and coordinated fifty-five 55 violent attacks on either some innocent security forces or innocent civilians in the south-south and Southeast.
“In April 2021 through some of his many inciting broadcast online, Kanu instructed his militia ESN and other members of the proscribed organization, and call on them to act violently and kill innocent Nigerians and destroy the country’s infrastructure.
The chairman also recalled a quote by the IPOB leader, who said “our madness has just begun” referring to plans of attacking northerners.
The quote said: “Every night, young men will not sleep, you will come out, at the starting of every road that leads to every populated area under human habitation to make sure that appropriate roadblocks are put in place to slow them down so we can catch them (Fulanis) and kill them.”
According to the chairman, the above broadcast led to the death of thousands of innocent Fulani nomads who were attacked and killed mercilessly.
He said: “Kanu’s incitement and calls for violence has led to the attacks on the police headquarters in Imo state, various police posts in the Southeast and south-south, even the customs, immigration, and the correctional officers looking after our prisons were not spared, thousands of prisoners were set free by IPOB, using the principle of anarchy.
“Kanu’s language all the times were a call for death, death, death and many innocent Nigerians have lost their lives through his barbaric, senseless campaigns on killings of the innocent.
“In view of the above mentioned, we believe, there is nothing befitting to Kanu than the ultimate price of death because all known religions have called for ‘An eye for an eye’ hence, the only justice available to kanu’s judgement is death because his verbal excreta has led to the loss of many innocent lives of citizens, the security personnel and the total destruction of government and innocent citizens’ properties.”
These measures, according to the chairman, would serve as a deterrent to his supporters.
He said: “Self-determination is a right in both domesticated and international laws, hence, should be persuaded with the utmost sense of civility but not through calls for killing and destruction.
“We shall by this piece, advice the Southeast and the south-south leaders and their Governors to come clear and condemn this barbaric and senseless agitation for killing and destructions orchestrated and carried out by the violent separatist leader, Nnamdi Kanu.
“The federal government should equally visit all those agitating for violence and pay them in their own coin.
“People like Sunday Igboho have equally called for killings which has already led to the death of so many innocent Nigerians should have been by now in the grip of the law.
“We call on Nigerians in all strata to maintain peace at all time and promote friendship and unity for a better Nigeria.”
Mr Haruna-Dambatta, therefore, called on the government to sever ties with countries that attempt to support or sponsor this terror organization or its leaders.
Mr Joshua Ibitomi, the Area Commander of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC),
Ibeju-Lekki, Epe Division, Lagos State, has warned truck drivers against speeding and reckless driving.
He gave the warning in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibeju-Lekki on Tuesday.
The FRSC official, who blamed speeding on the ghastly vehicle accident that occurred at Aiyetoro market in Epe
which claimed several lives and left some injured, said that with careful driving, such accident could be avoided.
He added that “the accident was as a result of speeding, reckless driving and loading of truck beyond its capacity.
“All these are factors responsible for accident when drivers are not conscious of the driving rules.
“Vehicle can develop technical fault at any time, therefore, speed limit and caution need to be applied while driving.”
He said FRSC had been sensitising drivers on the need to install speed limit device and be road conscious while driving, in line with the mandate to instill decent use of road.
Ibitomi also advised passers-by and the public to be safety conscious while walking on roadsides to avoid falling victim of accidents.
He attributed major road crashes on roads to speed limit violation, urging drivers to respect the sanctity of human life by obeying traffic rules.
He added that the FRSC had evolved measures to ensure accident-free yuletide and new year festivities in 2024
Jubilant supporters celebrated Donald Trump’s apparent victory in Florida early Wednesday as he claimed a return to the White House, despite most major news networks holding off on officially calling the race.
At an event in Palm Beach, Trump supporters reveled in the win projected by Fox News, cheering as the former president declared a “political victory that our country has never seen before.”
“I feel extraordinary,” said 68-year-old supporter Ted Sarvanis, dancing with arms in the air. “This is the greatest American political story in the history of the country.”
Joined by running mate J.D. Vance, Trump took the stage, celebrating his projected win. The atmosphere at the convention center was electric, with supporters sporting “Make America Great Again” caps and mingling in formal attire and Trump-themed clothing.
“I feel relieved. I was a little bit scared because you never know how things are going to turn out,” said Stacy Kurtz, 45.
In contrast, a far different scene unfolded for Vice President Kamala Harris’s supporters at Howard University in Washington, where they were hoping for a Democratic win.
As the night wore on and Trump gained electoral votes in key battleground states, disappointment swept through the crowd.
“I am scared, I am anxious now,” said Charlyn Anderson earlier in the evening.
Democratic watch parties in places like Atlanta and Pennsylvania grew somber as results rolled in, with Lynn Johnson, 65, expressing concern, “It’s going to be dangerous if he wins. I don’t feel safe.”
While Trump’s supporters celebrated a comeback, the mood among Democrats was marked by worry and disbelief.
“He’s a terrible candidate, so it just doesn’t make sense,” said Harris supporter Ken Brown.
The contrasting scenes highlighted the nation’s deep political divide on election night.
President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th President of the United States, expressing optimism for stronger ties between Nigeria and the U.S. in an era of global challenges.
The congratulatory message, issued by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, emphasises the Nigerian leader’s hopes for a renewed partnership between the two nations.
Following his victory on Wednesday, Trump pledged to “heal” the country, marking a stunning political comeback as he edged past Kamala Harris in a closely contested election.
Tinubu, in his message, affirmed, “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens.”
Tinubu highlighted that Trump’s return to the White House reflects the trust and confidence of the American people in his leadership, praising their commitment to democracy.
Given Trump’s experience from 2017 to 2021 as the 45th President, Tinubu foresees a new era of “earnest, beneficial, and reciprocal economic and development partnerships between Africa and the United States.”
The Nigerian President also expressed confidence that Trump’s leadership will contribute to peace and prosperity worldwide, acknowledging America’s significant influence on global affairs.
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