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  • Anger in Bayelsa over police killing of 4yr-old

    Anger in Bayelsa over police killing of 4yr-old

    Anger and protest have continued to trail the killing of a four-year-old boy, Godgift Odoki, by the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the Bayelsa State Police Command.

    Godgift was shot dead on October 22 alongside one Anayo during a crossfire between the police and a gang of cultists at Ekeki area of Yenagoa.

    One other person was reportedly shot in the buttocks by the police during the shootout. However, the hoodlums were said to have escaped unhurt.

    The youths of Epie-Atissa Kingdom in Yenagoa Local Government Area protested the killing and asked the police to fish out the killer squad.

    The youths demanded justice for the kid and lamented rising extra-judicial killing by the police in the state.

    The President of Oguan Youth Congress (OYC), Mr. Ken Godswill, said the two police sergeants who were indicted in the shooting of the little boy and other victims should be prosecuted and punished accordingly.

    He said: “We are demanding justice. All we are saying is that justice should be done. SARS should be brought to book”.

    The state House of Assembly said it was upset at the killing of Odoki and other persons who lost their lives in the incident.

    Speaking through the Chief Whip, Tonye Isenah and the House Committee Chairman on Security, Mr. Bernard Kenebai, the legislature said it was also aware of some illegal police operations in the state, especially arrest-for-bail.

    It said victims of such arrest were compelled to spend money to free themselves.

    The House promised to address the incident adequately and “take the matter up with the police”, describing the killing of the little boy as a serious matter.

    Also, the state Government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information. Mr. Jonathan Obuebite, called on the Commissioner of Police to mandate his men to apply professionalism in their operations.

    Obuebite described the killing as senseless‎, barbaric and too frequent and recalled the recent killing of a 17-year-old Kokorifa who was buried last week.

    He said the way and manner defenseless citizens were caught in the crossfire by police operatives showed the need for them to be professional in their job.

    He said there was also an urgent need to investigate the development.

    “The police boss should ensure a similar does not repeat itself. We thank those who took part in the peaceful protest for conducting themselves in a very orderly manner and for not disrupting the peace of the state despite the vexed issue.

    ” we commiserating with the bereaved family and urged them to take solace in the fact the God knows all and assured them of the government’s sincere commitment to ensure they get justice”, he said.

  • ’Tis Every Bit Like Murder (3)

    ‘First, a dead woman has me running around the city in the night like a common thief. Another living one is scaring the living daylights out of me without drawing a gun. I tell you, I am going to bring out all my values for a thorough examination from today.’

    Finally, we pulled up on a dark, silent street. The entire area we had been driving on smelled of silence. It also smelled of wealth as the houses were not only mammoth, they seemed to have been of all kinds of architectural designs and shapes with many contours and wings, some appearing like planes ready to take off into the air. All of them were gated.

    We stopped at one huge house with a black painted gate at which a policeman was seated on a bench that had been leaned against the front fence.

    The policeman stood up and approached our car. The inspector was irate.

    ‘How many times will you people be told to behave professionally?’ he grated out. ‘How can you bring your face into the car just because we stopped in front of you? What if we had been armed robbers?’

    ‘Sorry sir,’ said the policeman as he drew back. ‘I bin tink say una lost.’

    The inspector only muttered something before commanding him to open the gate. This he did and we filed into the silent house. As we entered through the front door however, a shadowy figure moved silently and swiftly towards the back door. Aunt Deline and the inspector looked at each other. Then the inspector sprang into action with all the agility he was capable of. Before long, he had overpowered the intruder and had wrestled him to the ground. Aunt Deline snatched the lamp from my hand and swung its powerful gaze at the prone man on the floor.

    ‘AIG Tamire!’, shrieked the inspector.

    ‘It’s not what you think,’ stammered the AIG.

    ‘And what is he thinking?’ Aunt Deline asked saucily.

    ‘Who is this?’ the AIG asked.

    “She’s my wife, AIG Tamire. We were on our way to visit some relatives when I decided to stop by to take a look at the scene of the crime. But what are you doing here?’

    ‘It’s not what you think,’ the AIG said again. The man is obviously fond of repeating himself. ‘But it’s a long story.’

    Aunt Deline plopped herself into an armchair. ‘We have all night’, she said.

    The AIG sighed before taking another of the chairs, just as did the inspector and I. The AIG removed the native cap he was wearing and slapped it against his thighs before stammering out his words, not looking into anyone’s eyes.

    ‘It’s like this. The woman lying in that room was a friend of mine. A friend, you understand?’

    ‘Friend like in you were sleeping with her?’ asked Aunt Deline.

    ‘Who I sleep with is none of your business,’ The AIG replied heatedly.

    ‘Forgive me sir, but this woman we are talking about is dead, shot to death I hear by her hand or by someone else’s, and in circumstances we are not very sure of. So, I would say that every of her relationships must now be questioned, including the one you had with her,’ put in Inspector Gogo.

    ‘Question me all you like, but she cannot. Who is she?’, asked the AIG, pointing at Aunt Deline. Then his eyes narrowed. ‘I hope it’s not that acada woman who pokes her nose into our police affairs? If it is, you had better not let me see her here again by the time I open my eyes.’

    No one moved.

    The AIG opened his eyes. Inspector Gogo coughed before speaking. ‘AIG Tamire, the matter is not as simple as you’re trying to make it. You see, your relationship with the dead woman makes you a suspect. Then, we caught you this night trying to tamper with the scene of the crime or suicide. That means you are not in a position to dictate anything…’

    The AIG said softly, ‘I was not trying to tamper with the evidence. I was only trying to make sure that there was nothing that could incriminate me. You see, I was… I was…’

    ‘I think you better tell us everything we need to know about this case.’

    ‘What do you mean ‘us’?, replied the AIG. ‘This woman is not in the force…’

    ‘Well, she is now,’ replied Inspector Gogo, with some spirit. Aunt Deline looked at him with some pride. ‘She has assisted me on many of my cases and I find her opinions very valuable. Sir, I suggest that from today, the force should find an official way of incorporating her services into many of our cases. I assure you she is up to the task.’

    ‘Are you threatening me, Inspector Gogo?’

    ‘Far be it from me, sir, I am only your junior officer. I am only trying to tell you that the force can benefit greatly from her consultancy services if it is more officially done.’

    ‘Well, sir, if Inspector Gogo cannot threaten you, I can,’ put in Aunt Deline, adjusting herself to sit more comfortably, even crossing her legs. ‘You see, when a man leaves his exalted position to consort with sin and deprivation, there is so much dignity he can stand on. If you do not want the world to know you were skulking around a crime scene this night, then sir, you had better let me poke my nose into this case. Furthermore, if you do not want the world to know you had anything to do with this woman, then you had better make me a consultant to the police as the inspector suggested. And,’ she put up her hand when she saw that the AIG was about to say something. ‘If you want us to keep your name quiet in this affair altogether, you had better place me on a monthly salary.’

    The AIG stared at her. ‘You have put a price on everything,’ he exclaimed.

    ‘It’s a free market economy we are running in this country, is it not?’ she asked.

    ‘Is blackmail now listed on the stock exchange?’ he fairly shrieked. ‘No to all your demands. I’m calling your bluff. Where is the evidence you can use against me, eh; where is the evidence?’

    Without a word, Aunt Deline pressed a button on her wristwatch and the AIG’s voice started to play back to us, word for word. I was astounded. I had no idea she had acquired such a dangerous weapon.

    The AIG was staggered. He rose to his feet, robbed his brow, sat down again, got up and then walked around the room.

    ‘Ok, you win. But you must keep your word. My name must not be mentioned at all in this affair. You will see to it.’

    ‘But sir…’ began Inspector Gogo. Aunt Deline cut in.

    ‘You have my word and my bond. And his too,’ indicating the inspector who by now did not know whether to open or close his mouth at the preposterous promise Aunt Deline was giving. ‘But AIG Tamire, I hope you have learnt now not to underestimate the value of women. I told you before that before long, you would learn to value women, remember?’

    ‘Ho, Ho! Do I remember and have I learnt?! First, a dead woman has me running around the city in the night like a common thief. Another living one is scaring the living daylights out of me without drawing a gun. I tell you, I am going to bring out all my values for a thorough examination from today.’

    The inspector now took charge. He sat forward. ‘AIG Tamire, why don’t you tell us everything we need to know about this case?’

    ‘Where do I begin?’

    ‘It helps to start from the beginning.’

    The AIG fetched a deep sigh before speaking. ‘I met Madame Doris when I served at the police headquarters office in Dema about five years ago.’

  • Police vow to apprehend killers of ASP Onwumere

    Police vow to apprehend killers of ASP Onwumere

    The Commissioner of Police in Imo state, Mr Taiwo Lakanu, said they have intensified investigation into the murder of ASP Celestine Onwumere.

    Lakanu, who spoke to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), in Owerri on Thursday, added that those behind the murder would soon be exposed.

    “There would be no hiding place for the murderers. They would be tracked down and brought to book. The killers of the officer have stepped on the lion’s tail.

    “We have stepped up our investigation into the killing with a view to bringing the perpetrators of the crime and their accomplices to book”, he said.

    Onwumere, who would have retired in Dec. 2016, was killed at the premises of Mbieri Police Station by gunmen last week.

  • Court orders remand of 26-year-old murder suspect

    An Osogbo Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday remanded one Afeez Alabi in prison custody, over alleged robbery and murder.

    Alabi, 26, was brought to the court by the police for allegedly shooting to death a security guard in Osogbo.

    The prosecutor, Mireti Wilson told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 27, at about 2:00am on Television Street in Awosuru area of Osogbo.

    Wilson said that the accused shot and killed the security guard, Adejumo Abimbola, and also stole a plasma television and two wrist watches belonging to one Akinwusi Abidemi.

    The prosecutor said the offences contravened Sections 1 and 6 of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Laws of the Federation and the Criminal Code Cap 34 Vol. 11 Laws of Osun, 2002.

    The plea of the accused was not taken as he had no legal representation.

    The Magistrate, Mr Olusola Aluko, however, ordered that the accused be remanded at Ilesha Prisons, and adjourned the case till Nov.11, for mention.

  • Madeline berah, the African DETECTIVE in ’Tis Every Bit Like Murder (2)

    Remember to take your badge. It may very well keep us out of jail this night.’ I could hear him mumbling as I left them to carry out her instruction. ‘I know something better that can keep us out of jail this night: sleeping in our beds.’

    They were not supposed to laugh. I didn’t understand why people always seemed to find my words funny, but no matter, at least hostilities appeared to have been dropped.

    When they sobered, wiping their eyes, the inspector wagged one stew-stained finger at his opponent. ‘Next time you try that, you might sleep in jail; lady or no lady.’

    Aunt Deline continued her devouring. ‘That was a warning strike. Next time you call me puny, you will go to jail, policeman or not.’

    He turned to me. ‘Why can’t she fight normally? She could have called me short-man-devil, I wouldn’t care. People call me that all the time.’

    ‘That’s you; I take exception to the word ‘puny’. It rankles.’

    ‘You’re just sensitive, that’s all. Perhaps, we should engage you to punch out our criminals for us.’

    ‘Bring them on. That’s what brought me here in the first place before you distracted me with your silly plate of stockfish.’

    The plate was obviously empty by now. The inspector took it into the kitchen himself, mumbling something about not wanting to see it punched in annoyance.

    I was glad to see the end of that hostility, as we moved to the sitting room. I threw myself into an arm chair. Aunt Deline was getting to be a full-time job.

    Her stomach filled with the purloined stockfish, Aunt Deline now had time for what brought her in the first place.

    ‘Yes Gogo, I was asking you about these kidnappings and what you people are doing about them.’

    ‘What kidnappings?’

    ‘This.’ She began to read. ‘Yesterday, it was reported that another businessman had been kidnapped from his home. According to witnesses, Chief Mofela Tuloju was just coming in from the day’s business when…’

    ‘I had not heard about that one.’

    ‘A fine country this is when a policeman does not know what is going on in his jurisdiction.’

    ‘Listen now, ah, ah! My mind is on a bigger problem. Yesterday, it was missing government papers. Today, a dead body was found on a well-made bed in a private residence and it is looking every bit like murder but it could also have been suicide.’

    ‘Who first discovered the body? What clues did you get from the scene?’

    ‘I have not visited it. I only got the report half an hour before I left the office; so I haven’t even got all the details.’

    ‘O kori koko o!’ I heard Aunt Deline scream. ‘Not visited the scene of crime?!!! Is that how you people work?’

    ‘Wait, wait, don’t castigate me. Can you see electricity anywhere in this town right now?’

    ‘What has that got to do with it?’

    Inspector Gogo took his time to aim his reply like it was his last bullet. ‘Listen, it is very important not to miss any clues when you first visit a crime scene. Without electricity, I cannot do my work efficiently at night. I have ordered the place securely locked. No one can get there before tomorrow morning.’

    Aunt Deline was having none of that. She shook her head.

    ‘My, my! Oh ye of simple faith! Your faith is so flimsy a pin can go through it. Listen, it is very important that the detective be the first to arrive at a crime scene. Let’s go.’ She got up.

    ‘Go where?’

    ‘To the scene of crime.”We don’t know if a crime has been committed. Besides, what is going to supply the light for us to see our way: the stars?’

    ‘We will use the stars and the moon if we have to. Eni, go get our rechargeable lamps and meet us down stairs. Man, get the keys to your car and let us move. Time waits for no one o’.

    ‘But… but… look at the time. It’s almost ten p.m. I need my rest.’

    ‘Stop crying; you’re nearly fifty years old, not five. What has time got to do with anything in this life? Tell me, who was the first to see the dead body? Remember to take your badge. It may very well keep us out of jail this night.’

    I could hear him mumbling as I left them to carry out her instruction.

    ‘I know something better that can keep us out of jail this night: sleeping in our beds.’

    Within the five minutes that Aunt Deline shot out the instructions, we were driving through the town.

    By this time, it was about ten p.m. As he drove, the inspector kept mumbling. ‘I’m going to lose my job this night for letting a civilian meddle in police business. I just know it. What is happening to you, Gogo? Are you now under the spiritual influence of a woman … He’s going to lose his job.’ Obviously, when agitated, Inspector Gogo speaks of himself in the third person.

    ‘In between your monologues, can you give us a summary of what happened?’

    He sighed, moaned a few more times, beat himself in the chest and hit the steering wheel, then shouted out.

    ‘How on earth did I let you talk me into this? Was I sleeping? The AIG is going to kill me.’

    ‘No one is going to kill you.’ I think that Aunt Deline’s curiosity was greater now than any consideration for the man’s job. ‘Just keep your head. Who first discovered the body?’

    The man sighed again before saying anything.

    ‘The body was discovered by the son. He is a student at the local university studying chemistry I think they say. I understand he stays on campus but that he normally goes home for the weekend. Anyway, according to the report, he claimed to have gone home as usual only to find her on the bed, dead.’

    ‘And what did he do then?’

    ‘He said he came to the police station to report.’

    ‘Did you interview him?’

    ‘No, I was not in the office then.’

    ‘Yes, of course, God forbid that the state’s chief detective Grade 1 should be found in his office at a most important time,’ said Aunt Deline. Her sarcasm was dripping.

    The inspector could be heard literally holding his temper with his teeth. ‘Woman, if they sent you to me this night, go and tell them you did not find me at home. Do you think I went to play my time away when I was supposed to be at work? Does it not occur to you that I might have gone out on official business?’

    ‘The result of which is that you missed the first hand report of the whole business. Who knows, if you had been there, your brain might have seen its way clear of its muddle to ask one or two leading questions. But no, we were away on official business when it mattered most.’

    Aunt Deline talked on, without looking at him. He was forced to listen to her, without looking at her. I looked at them both. It appeared to me that as he drove on, eyes looking straight, the inspector was becoming more and more swollen at each word uttered by Aunt Deline. I knew it was a matter of time before the dam burst.

    Suddenly, as her voice droned on, the inspector drew up by the side of the road and turned off the engine. Then he turned to Aunt Deline and aimed at her throat, his hands cuffed. Then he seemed to have thought the better of it and turned the engine on again before joining the road again. Aunt Deline was not one to let the matter rest. She had to have the last word.

    ‘I would just like to see you try,’ she said. He said nothing but drove on.

  • Two boys charged with murder

    Two boys charged with murder

    Two boys, who allegedly stabbed a friend to death at a party in Lagos, were yesterday remanded on the order of a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court.

    Segun Malic, 18, and his 15-year-old co-accused are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and murder.

    The accused pleaded not guilty.

    Chief Magistrate Ipaye Nwachukwu ordered that the accused be remanded at an Abeokuta Correctional Home for Boys pending advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

    Earlier, the prosecutor, Sergeant Anthonia Osanyade, told the court that the accused with others still at large committed the offence at Kehinde Street in Ajegunle, Lagos, around 8pm on August 3.

    The accused and others at large were attending a party of fellow secret cult members at the above address and the party later degenerated into a free-for-all, she said.

    The accused and others used a kitchen knife to stab Endurance Augustine, 18, leaving him to bleed to death.’’

    The offence contravened Sections 221 and 231 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2011.

    The magistrate adjourned the case to November 22.

  • Bayelsa: Gunmen kill policeman in politician’s house

    Bayelsa: Gunmen kill policeman in politician’s house

    A policeman serving as an aide-de-camp to a politician in Bayelsa State has been killed by gunmen.

    It was gathered that the policeman whose identity was kept under wraps was gunned down when the hoodlums attacked the house of the politician in Yenagoa, the state capital.

    Though the politician’s identity could not be determined, he was said to be holding an appointment in the government.

    It was learnt that the incident happened along INEC Road, at Kpansia area of Yenagoa on Thursday morning.

    The Commissioner of Police, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi was said to have confirmed the incident to members of the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO).

    Adeyemi, however, failed to disclose the circumstances surrounding the murder and the actors involved in the incident.

    CLO led by its state Chairman, Chief Nengi James and former Secretary, Alagoa Morris, visited Ogunjemilusi to formerly report alleged increasing cases of extra-judicial killings and harassment of innocent citizens in the state by the police.

    One of the members of the CLO, who spoke in confidence, quoted the police boss as saying that one of his men was killed by hoodlums.

    He said: “We were unaware of the incident until we got to the police command. The commissioner of police told us that he lost one of his men.

    “We immediately condemned the killing of the policeman and asked the police to thoroughly investigate the incident and unmask the identities of persons behind the murder.

    “The commissioner, however, did not tell us the circumstances surrounding the incident. We condemn the killing of policemen in this country not just in Bayelsa because all human beings are covered by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights and our various constitutions”.

    Though the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Butswat Asinim, could not provide details of the incident, it was learnt that the gunmen stormed the house of the politician at about 3am on the fateful day.

    While their target escaped their bullets, the policeman was not so fortunate as he was hit and killed on the spot.

    A source who identified himself as Seiyabo lamented the killing of the policeman and identified the deceased as a perfect gentleman.

    He said: “He is a perfect gentleman, simple to a fault and down to earth. He is a very loving husband and a very friendly neighbour. I have not seen him smoke nor drink alcohol, he is a true Niger Delta son and a true example of how to be a policeman.

    “He has never intimidated nor harassed anybody within our neighbourhood. He celebrated with those that celebrated and grieved with those in pain.

    “His only crime was to serve his fatherland. He is a human and if he was killed unjustly, he deserves the sympathy of all and sundry. His wife is still crying bitterly and all his neighbours sobbing quietly”

  • PDP faction to IGP: take over our chieftain’s murder

    The Ali Modu Sheriff faction of Ondo State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Idris Ibrahim, to personally take over investigation into the killing of a former Chairman of Okitipupa Local Government, Niyi Pirisola.

    He was killed by unknown gunmen last Friday.

    The assailants reportedly stormed his home in Okitipupa town at about 3.00a.m. on the fateful day.

    A statement issued in Akure by the faction’s Director of Media & Publicity, Yemi Akintomide, frowned at the cruel act of killing the politician, whom many described as humane, gentle and down to earth.

    It said: “We urge the IGP to personally swing into action by commencing full investigation into this killing and ensuring the perpetrators are brought to book within the shortest possible time and the law takes a full course on the sad incident.

    “We as a political party, decry and condemn in it totality, this kind of politics with bitterness where our brilliant and versatile hands will be cut down in their prime, when the state and Nigeria need them mostly.

    “We pray for the family left behind by the departed soul to seek solace in God, for continue guidance, protection and better living conditions in the absence of their breadwinner.”

  • Lagos set to prosecute kidnappers of Oniba

    Lagos set to prosecute kidnappers of Oniba

    ….Issues Legal Advice for arraignment of suspects

     

    The Lagos State Government on Tuesday commenced moves to charge the suspected kidnappers of the Oniba of Iba, Oba Goriola Oseni to court for criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, murder and armed robbery.

    The Government, in a statement issued by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Adeniji Kazeem, said the four suspects – Duba Furejo, Ododomo Isaiah, Reuben Anthony and Yerin Fresh would be prosecuted in accordance with the relevant laws applicable to the alleged crimes committed.

    Kazeem, who has already issued legal advice for the prosecution of the suspected kidnappers, said the suspects would be charged for offences of conspiracy for kidnapping, kidnapping, and two counts charge of murder and armed robbery.

    He added that the charge would be filed expeditiously at the High Court of the State to ensure prompt prosecution of the suspects.

    It would be recalled that during the unfortunate and dastardly crime, the security guard in the Palace and a commercial Bike rider were killed, while the monarch was whisked away and kept in captivity for about three weeks.

    The sustained pressure and intelligence gathering from law enforcement agencies, however, led to the rescue of the monarch, while the four suspects were apprehended in the process.

    Besides, the Commissioner said the administration of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, as part of its commitment to make the State a safe place to live and do business, will continue to support  law enforcement agencies in the investigation and apprehension of all criminals, especially those involved in heinous crime of kidnapping, armed robbery and murder.

    According to him, “Governor Ambode is committed to ensure that Lagos State becomes a no-go area for criminals who target innocent citizens for kidnapping and collection of ransom.

    “My office will continually give the necessary support to the Police in apprehension, investigation and prosecution of criminals in Lagos State,” Kazeem said.

    He, however, urged residents to promptly provide information that could lead to the apprehension of criminals, assuring that government would continue to work assiduously to ensure that criminals are brought to justice.

    He also said that the State Government is desirous to prosecute to logical conclusion and promptly all criminal cases as well as ensure that suspects are brought to justice swiftly.

  • Ekiti demands arrest of party chairman, others for ‘murder’

    The Ekiti State government has petitioned the Acting Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, demanding the arrest of the state All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Olajide Awe, former state lawmaker Kehinde Boluwade and 13 others for alleged murder.

    In a July 8 petition by the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Owoseni Ajayi; copies of which were given to reporters yesterday, Awe and four others – Faboro John, Aniramu Basiru, Falayi Busuyi and Owonifari Sefiu – were wanted for their alleged involvement in the murder of Ayo Murphy Jeje and Mrs. Julianah Adewumi.

    The state chief law officer complained that they were wanted for alleged complicity in the attempted murder of Chief Clement Awoyelu, Gbenga Ogundana Adewumi and Chief Boluwaji Adewumi (aka Oba Odo) in Erinjiyan-Ekiti, Ekiti State, on March 30, 2013.

    Ajayi said Boluwade, Ilesanmi Peter, Adedayo Kehinde, Afolabi Bayo Isola, Babalola Olomi, Malomo Alaba, Saidi Yinusa, Ayo Famoduro and Olawumi Fagborila were wanted for their alleged role in the murder of Foluso Ogundare, on November 3, 2013, at Emure Ekiti in Emure Local Government of Ekiti State.

    Ajayi, who also copied the National Human Rights Commission and the commissioner of Police in the state, decried the refusal of the police to arrest the accused persons.

    The letter reads: “I write in respect of the prosecution of a series of murder and attempted murder cases pending before the High Courts of Ekiti State, wherein the non-availability of defendants has almost frustrated the prosecution of these cases despite several requests by my office to the state police command.

    “Ekiti State has requested the state command to arrest these culprits, but instead, the Police have refused and/or neglected to arrest them on the grounds that such arrests should not be made, except with the approval of the headquarters at Abuja.

    “Since the Police granted the accused administrative bails, they have not been present in court. We have requested the commissioner of Police to produce the accused at the courts through a letter dated September 4, 2015…

    “Till now, despite the service of the letter on the command and several visits on the same subject, the Police is yet to produce and/or arrest them.”