The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command, has ordered a comprehensive probe into the shooting of a 21-year-old student, David Ilechukwu in Kubwa area of the territory.

It was gathered that Ilechukwu, a Nasarawa State University student was shot dead at a checkpoint allegedly by the police on Saturday, November 9, 2024.

The father of the 200-level Computer Science student who spoke to newsmen on Sunday alleged that his son was shot after the policemen accused him of being an internet fraudster and demanded N200,000 from him.

He explained that his son fell into a nearby gutter after he was shot in the foot and was brought home by some commercial motorcyclists.

According to him, his son is currently receiving medical treatment in a hospital where doctors confirmed that two of his bones were broken.

The spokesperson of the command, SP Josephine Adeh, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, November 10, said the perpetrators are yet to be identified.

"The attention of the FCT Police Command has been drawn to an incident involving Mr. David Ikechukwu, who was reportedly shot by yet-to-be-identified gunmen allegedly operating from a tricycle and wearing blue and black uniforms on November 09 2024,” the statement read.

"The Commissioner of Police for the FCT Command, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc, has ordered a comprehensive investigation to apprehend those responsible and to uncover the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.

"The FCT Police Command assures the public that a dedicated team of detectives is actively investigating all aspects of the case. This investigation aims to provide clarity and hold those involved accountable for their actions.

“We urge members of the public to remain calm and cooperate with law enforcement efforts. The FCT Command is committed to ensuring justice is served and to maintaining the safety of all residents. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”

A 47-year-old man identified as Mr. Anthony Onyeukwu, has been remanded in a correctional centre by a Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Enugu East Magisterial District over the alleged killing of his 11-year old houseboy, Goodluck John.

This, the Enugu State Government said, was in line with its sustained war against all forms of child abuse.

According to the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Enugu Mrs. Ngozi Enih, Mr Onyeukwu was arrested following a tip-off from one of the Ministry’s whistle-blower channels that Master Goodluck John’s death was linked to abuse at the hands of the family where he lived as a houseboy.

However, Mr. Onyeukwu was said to have quickly conveyed and had the remains of the 11-year old boy buried in the boy’s hometown in Abia State without reporting his death to the appropriate authorities.

Although he was said to have claimed that the boy had died from an ailment at the Park Lane Hospital, Enugu, there was no record to show that the boy was admitted in the hospital or that his corpse was deposited in the hospital’s morgue.

Arraigning the suspect last week , the Police Prosecutor- Inspr Calista Ifeanyi, told the presiding Chief Administrative Magistrate, Ngozi Edeh Anih that Mr. Onyeukwu had committed an offence punishable under the Criminal Code (Revised) Laws of Enugu State.

The charge sheet marked: CME/631C/2024 read, “That you, Onyeukwu Anthony ‘m’ on 15th day of October, 2024 at about 20:30 hours at No. 4, Mike Onyeka Close, Loma Linda Extension, Maryland, Enugu, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did unlawfully kill one Goodluck John ‘m’ aged 11 years and thereby commited an offence punishable under Section 274 (1) of the Criminal Code, CAP 30, Vol. II, Revised Laws of Enugu State of Nigeria, 2004.”

The Chief Magistrate subsequently ordered the suspect’s remand in the Correctional Centre, Enugu and, adjourned the matter to 20th November, 2024 when the report from the Director of Public Prosecutions, Ministry of Justice, Enugu, is expected.

Meanwhile, the Office of the Wife of the Governor of Enugu State, Mrs. Nkechinyere Mbah, has warned against any form of child abuse in the state, as no such act would go unpunished.

Mudashiru Obasa, the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has stated that he is not too young to become a state governor.

Speaking at the annual Obasa Youth Crusade held in the Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State on Sunday, Obasa made this declaration during an event organized by the Obasa Youth Alliance (OYA) to celebrate his birthday. Obasa will turn 52 on Monday, November 11.

Emphasizing the importance of party loyalty, Obasa affirmed his commitment to following the directives and progress of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

He noted that adherence to party decisions was more critical than personal political ambitions.

“Though I am not too young to become the governor of Lagos State, I want to emphasize that our focus must remain on the progress of the party rather than individual aspirations,” Obasa said. “We will continue our work, especially concerning party mandates. This is not about personal ambition or a desire to become the governor.”

He stressed that his primary concern was the development and strengthening of the APC across Lagos State, stating, “Our main objective is to build the party, support it at the grassroots, and ensure that it flourishes across the state. For those who think our actions are driven by self-interest, we need to correct that perception.”

Obasa also urged members to prioritize the success of the party over individual political pursuits and warned against allowing the party to face setbacks in future elections.

“We all witnessed the challenges of the last election, where voting patterns were influenced by tribal, ethnic, and religious sentiments,” he noted. “It is essential that we prevent a repeat of this.

“Many reasons have been attributed to the party’s performance in the first election, particularly pointing to the Igbo community. However, this was not the first time we’ve had elections in Lagos. The Igbo have long been part of the state, so we must identify and address any underlying issues.”

Some suspects who were arrested for stealing aviation fuel from the Aerotan Hanger tank at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, have allegedly offered a N500,000 bribe to influence the investigation and prevent prosecution.

The suspects were arrested with a Honda salon car conveying fifty jerry cans of the fuel popularly known as Jet A1 by Sani and his men. 

The police, however, rejected the bribe. 

The spokesperson for the Airport Command of the Nigeria Police Force, CSP Daramola Kazeem disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

The statement commended the police DPO and his team for rejecting the bribe brought forward by the suspects to evade being prosecuted.

The statement read, “The Divisional Police officer of the Airport Division of Abuja, SP Umar Sani and his team have arrested one Murtala Abdulahi 46 years old with a Honda salon car with Registration number LAGOS GGE 680 EL conveying fifty jerry cans of aviation fuel popularly known as Jet A1.

“The arrest was made possible when on routine patrol at the Airport landside when the vehicle was flagged down for routine checks in the middle of the night at about 0300hrs of 06/11/2024.

“The JET 1 according to the suspects was siphoned from Aerotan Hanger tank at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

"His confession led to the arrest of other conspirators, Abdulahi Jibril 26 years, Kabiru Hassan 25 years and Habibu Abdulrahaman 42 years in other parts of Abuja.

“The Commissioner of of Police in charge of Airport Command, CP Aminu Baba Raji psc has commended the DPO and his team for rejecting the bribe of Five hundred thousand naira (N500,000,00) brought forward by the suspects to evade being prosecuted.

“He said the rejection aligns with the ethos of the Nigeria Police as led by the zero corruption tolerant Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, NPM PhD. 

“The product which street value is put at about Two million naira has been impounded while investigation is about concluding to enable arraignment of suspects in court.”

King West, the son of renowned Lagos transport leader MC Oluomo, has sparked reactions on social media after posting a photo of his father with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu.

The image, which King West posted on his Instagram story, captures MC Oluomo standing with President Tinubu in a setting adorned with Nigerian flags.

Accompanying the photo, King West wrote, “Nah the country we dey control now, no be only Lagos again,” signaling a perceived increase in influence that goes beyond Lagos State.

King West’s statement comes shortly after his father, MC Oluomo, assumed the role of National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), a prominent position within Nigeria's transportation sector.

In another caption, King West affectionately referred to his father as "The Beast" and expressed pride in his father's achievements.