BREAKING: DSS Invades Court, Arrests Defendants In Judge’s Presence

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1 year ago

May 15, 2024

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have invaded a State High Court sitting in Ilaro, Ogun State, arresting two defendants.

Our correspondent reports that the development has generated outrage.

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The defendants , Alhaji Isiaka Fatai and Samuel Oyero, were trial in a suit marked HCP/IC/2023 between the State vs Awode Oladosu & 13 others.

The court was presided over by Justice A.A. Shobayo.

The case bordered on an allegation of arson reported by one Chief Akeem Adigun (aka Socopao) against Alhaji Isiaka Fatai, Oyero and 12 others.

Agosasa community in Ipokia Local Government Area of the state was recently enmeshed in crisis, with property worth billions of naira destroyed and one life lost over an Obaship tussle in the town.

But there was a pandemonium when operatives of DSS stormed the court premises and took away the suspects.

Counsel to Alhaji Isiaka, Kehinde Bamiwola, in a statement , alleged that men of the DSS operatives used weapons on the two, stressing that “Alhaji Isiaka Fatai was beaten, slapped, man-handled, rough-handled and molested.”

The Principal Registrar of the High Court and Sectional Head of High Court, Ilaro, Comrade Omololu Olusanya, who confirmed the incident, described it as shocking and disrespectful to the rule of law.

He noted that even after the judge had ordered the operatives not to make any arrest within the court premises, they still proceeded to arrest the two persons.

They still went ahead and did the act to the extent that they assaulted one of our staff members, Mrs. Fadina, while doing that act. It’s a very sad issue that caused a lot of noise within the court premises.

“It was from the source that we heard they were DSS agents. If anybody sees them, one would think they were armed robbers.

“They did not wear anything that identified them as DSS, but they came to my lord this morning and said they had some people to arrest. That was when we knew they were DSS officers.

“They approached the judge before the court session began. The honorable judge advised them that if they wanted to make an arrest, it must not be done within the court premises.

“They could stay outside and do whatever they wanted, but they refused that advice and carried out the arrest within the premises.” he said.

Peter Afunanya, DSS spokesman, did not answer calls or reply a text message sent at the time of filing this report.

BLOOD BETRAYAL! Two Sisters, a Civil Defence Officer and an Immigration Officer, Busted for Kidnapping Their Own Brother for ₦30M Ransom!

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1 day ago

July 18, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

In a jaw-dropping twist that has left Nigerians in shock, two sisters, Juliet Chukwu (a Civil Defence officer) and Ngozi Nancy Chukwu (an Immigration officer) — have been arrested by the Anti-Cult Squad of Enugu State Police Command for allegedly masterminding the kidnap of their own elder brother, Mr. Friday Chukwu, and a company official, Engr. Igwe Denis Chibueze.

It all started in May when Mr. Friday Chukwu was abducted along the Enugu-PH Express Road. Reports allege that the family paid a ransom of ₦30 million for his release, not knowing his own sisters were behind it.

But the story didn’t end there…

On July 14th, Engr. Igwe Denis Chibueze, CLO of China Oriental Quarry Company, was also kidnapped in a similar fashion, with a ₦10 million ransom demand. A swift operation by security personnel traced the suspects to a hotel where they were caught red-handed splitting ransom money.

Further investigations revealed the sisters had been linked to multiple criminal cases in Ishiagu, Ebonyi State — including staged kidnappings, pipeline vandalism, looting of rail lines, and alleged collaboration with Fulani herders to terrorize local communities.

From uniform to underworld — who can you really trust these days?

Plateau attacks: ‘Soldiers supporting Fulani militias to attack us’ – Community leader alleges

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1 day ago

July 18, 2025

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A community leader in Jebbu Binde village of Ta-Hoss District in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, where gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias attacked on Monday killing over 30 people, has accused the military of supporting the bandits.

The community leader, Rev Davou Musa, who is the Chairman of the Regional Church Council (RCC) of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Riyom, made the allegation while addressing Governor Caleb Mutfwang during his visit to the community for an on-the-spot assessment of the damage and to condole with the victims.

While addressing the Governor, Rev Musa revealed that the armed assailants would not have found it so easy to invade the community in large numbers and operate for hours despite military operatives stationed only 200 meters away, if they did not have the backing of the soldiers.

According to the RCC Chairman, despite repeated and frantic calls for help, the military refused to come to their aid and refused to intervene to prevent the carnage, with no arrests made in the aftermath.

He blamed the military for failing in its duty to protect the people and accused the personnel of complicity by shielding the attackers and called on the federal government to withdraw the special military task force deployed in the community since they cannot protect the people.

“I have told the GOC in clear terms and I’m repeating it to your hearing that his (GOC) men are busy supporting the Fulani, even in grazing and farmland destruction,” Musa said.

“The assailants found it easy to invade the community and operated for hours and the soldiers who were stationed only 200 meters away refused to come to our aid despite frantic calls made to them.

“The heinous attack claimed innocent lives, left many others injured, and resulted in the destruction of homes, including a church. Food items belonging to villagers were also looted by the attackers, compounding the tragedy,” he alleged.

Musa also alleged that the soldiers were compromised and more concerned with protecting Fulani cattle than human lives.

“Is it not clear that the military is protecting and shielding the attackers? When Fulani herders are victims of cattle theft, the security forces respond swiftly, deploying multiple Hilux vehicles loaded with armed personnel to investigate and apprehend suspects.

“Conversely, attacks on villages resulting in loss of human life often receive a slower and less robust response. This disparity in security deployment has continued to raise concerns about prioritization and protection of human lives.

‘It is now glaring that the military is compromised and are more concerned with protecting our attackers instead of our people and our communities,” Rev Musa claimed.

Okigwe in Crisis: Governor Uzodimma’s Silence Amidst Rising Insecurity

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1 day ago

July 18, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Okigwe, a small peaceful town in Imo State, is gripped by fear and uncertainty following a series of alarming incidents. On July 10, 2025, approximately 40 shops were razed down along the Okigwe express roundabout in a suspected arson attack.

Eyewitnesses reported that individuals in police uniforms poured fuel on the shops and set them ablaze, with gunshots fired to scare away onlookers. The gunfire persisted until the next morning, resulting in millions of naira in losses.

Despite the town being heavily surveilled by security forces, including soldiers, none intervened to stop the arson or apprehend the perpetrators.

According to Ekwutosblog security presence only became apparent the following morning, when personnel surrounded the burnt shops, allegedly to prevent people from taking pictures.

This incident is the latest in a string of security breaches in Okigwe. Just weeks ago, armed men attacked villages around the town, killing 24 people, mostly returning from a wake-keeping.

The attacks have sparked widespread concern, with many believing that security agents are complicit in the violence.

Residents are now living in fear, with kidnappings, murders, and disappearances occurring daily. Despite the increased security presence, not a single kidnapper or killer has been arrested.

The people of Okigwe are crying out for answers, and the silence from Governor Hope Uzodimma’s administration has only added to their frustration.

Questions linger: What is happening in Okigwe? Why has Governor Uzodimma remained silent on these incidents? And when will the people of Okigwe be safe again?