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  • Bauchi to spend N395m on electrification project – Official

    The Bauchi State Government has approved N395million for the electrification rehabilitation of some communities in Alkaleri and Misau Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the state.

    The Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Mr Ali Mohammed made the disclosure in Bauchi on Monday while briefing newsmen at the end of the state Executive Council Meeting.

    Mohammed said that N162million was approved for rehabilitation of damaged high tension lines in Misau – Giade axis while N114million was for electrification of Sha Iska-Yalwan Bako-Pali villages.

    He said that N119million was also approved for the electrification of Jalingo –Yalo- Masuri communities all in Alkaleri LGA.

    He said that the council has also approved N149million for the completion of two storey buildings with boys’ quarters in the College of Nursing and Midwifery for medical officers in the state.

    Ali disclosed that the council had renamed the College of Education in Kangere to Adamu Tafawa Balewa College of Education after the renowned political and illustrious son of the state.

    According to him, the council also adopted six books earlier reviewed by the present administration to improve on civil service regulations in the state.

    Some of the books were last reviewed in 2001 which includes the store regulations and policy on disposal of official vehicles.

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  • Three men docked over laptops, phones theft

    Three men docked over laptops, phones theft

    Three men Lawal Musa, Mubarak Isyaku and Ali Mohammed on Monday appeared before a Minna Magistrate’s Court charged with stealing three laptops and three mobile phones.

    The trio are standing trial on a two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and robbery punishable under sections 97 and 298 of the penal code law.

    According to Mr Emmanuel Danladi, the Police Prosecutor, the matter was reported at the Bosso Police Division by one Dako Dickson, a resident of Western Bye-pass, Minna on June 20.

    Danladi quoted the complainant as alleging that the accused invaded their compound on June 19, armed with cutlasses and axes, and robbed them of the items valued at N588,000.

    He said that during police investigation, the three men were tracked down and arrested.

    “They later confessed to have sold the properties to one Audu Mohammed, at the rate of N174,000,” he told the court.

    When the charges were read to the accused, they all pleaded not guilty.

    The Magistrate, Fati Auna, however, declined to take their plea on the grounds that her court lacked jurisdiction to hear the matter.

    Auna ordered that the trio be remanded in prison custody and directed the police to forward the case file to the State Director of Public Prosecution, for legal advice.

    She thereafter adjourned the case until Dec. 5, for further mention.

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  • Why Boko Haram suspects didn’t get death sentence – Ipaye

    Why Boko Haram suspects didn’t get death sentence – Ipaye

    Lagos State Attorney General, Ade Ipaye, on Thursday made clarifications on why three of the four Boko Haram suspects arraigned before a Federal High Court, Lagos, were not sentenced to death.

    Briefing journalists at the Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja, Ipaye explained that the convicts were sentenced to 25 years imprisonment by the trial judge because they have not carried out the act of terrorism.

    17 suspects were initially arraigned in court last year, but in November of same year, they were reduced to four.

    Ipaye explained that 13 suspects were released because investigation carried out on them revealed that there was no sufficient evidence to prosecute them.

    The Attorney General, who obtained a fiat from his federal counterpart for the suspects’ prosecution, said he had to file a “nolle prosecui” in their favour subsequent upon which they were released.

    He listed the four suspects that went through trial before Justice Ibrahim Buba as – Ali Mohammed, Adamu Karumi, Ibrahim Usman and Bala Haruna.

    They were charged on a six- count charge bordering on conspiracy, acts of terrorism, concealing of information and possession of firearms and ammunitions under the terrorism Act, 2013.

    Ipaye said the law under which they were charged actually prescribed death penalty for such offence.

    “For this, the trial judge would have to consider whether the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were detonated, whether it caused grievous bodily harm or death of individuals, among other consideration before coming down heavily on the suspects,” he stated.

     

     

  • Three Boko Haram members sentenced to 25 years each

    Three Boko Haram members sentenced to 25 years each

    The Federal High Court in Lagos on Tuesday sentenced three Boko Haram members to 25 years imprisonment each.

    However, journalists were not allowed to cover the judgment.

    Only lawyers in the prosecution and defence teams were allowed in court.

    A source, who witnessed the verdict, but craved anonymity because he was not authorised to speak on the matter, told reporters that the fourth defendant was acquitted.

    The court, on December 3 last year, barred journalists from covering the trial of 17 suspected members of the sect.

    Justice Ibrahim Buba made the order following an application by the Lagos State Attorney-General and prosecuting counsel, Mr. Ade Ipaye.

    Men of the Department of Security Services (DSS) had prevented journalists from covering the suspects’ arraignment last November 27.

    The accused are – Ali Mohammed, Adamu Karumi, Ibrahim Usman, Bala Haruna, Idris Ali, Mohammed Murtala, Kadiri Mohammed, Mustapha Daura, Abba Duguri, Sanni Adamu, Danjuma Yahaya, Musa Audu, Mati Daura, Farouk Haruna, Abdullahi Azeez, Ibrahim Bukar and Zula Diani.

    The Attorney-General, it was learnt, had entered a nolle prosequi (Latin for “do not prosecute”) in respect of two of the defendants, who were subsequently discharged.

    Later, another 11 were also discharged in the course of the trial following another nolle prosequi by the prosecution.

    Only four – the first to fourth defendants – went through a full trial.

    The suspects were first charged with conspiracy to commit terrorism, illegal possession of firearms, and being members of a proscribed organisation.

    They allegedly committed the offences on March 21 last year, at Plot 5, Road 69, Lekki Phase I Housing Estate, and at No. 24, Oyegbeni St., Ijora-Oloye, Apapa-Iganmu, Lagos.

    They were alleged to have in their possession three packets of explosive construction pipes, 15 detonators, and 11 AK47 rifles with 30 rounds of live ammunitions.

     

  • Boko Haram members’ trial to hold behind closed doors

    A Federal High Court, Lagos on Tuesday ordered that trial of 17 suspected members of the Boko Haram sect charged with terrorism be held behind closed doors.

    Justice Ibrahim Buba granted an application made by the prosecution, urging that the trial be held in camera.

    The accused are Ali Mohammed, Adamu Karumi, Ibrahim Usman, Bala Haruna, Idris Ali, Mohammed Murtala, Kadiri Mohammed, Mustapha Daura, Abba Duguri, Sanni Adamu, Danjuma Yahaya and Musa Audu.

    The others are Mati Daura, Farouk Haruna, Abdullahi Azeez, Ibrahim Bukar and Zula Diani.

    The News Agency of Nigeria reports that they are standing trial on an amended seven-count charge of acts of terrorism.

    The Prosecution Counsel who is also the Attorney-General of Lagos State, Mr. Ade Ipaye, relied on the provisions of Section 36 (4) (a) (b) of the 1999 Constitution while making the application.

    In the application supported by a nine-paragraph affidavit, Ipaye had prayed for five orders.

    He sought an order directing that prosecution witnesses, being operatives of the State Security Service, should be allowed to give evidence while wearing masks.

    The counsel also sought an order restricting journalists from covering the proceedings, as well as other orders.

    The counsel to the accused had supported Ipaye’s application.

    Buba relied on the provisions of Sections 203, 204 and 205 of the Criminal Procedure Act, Laws of the Federation.