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Speaker 1: Edo State Governor Monday Okpepolo has said the state government

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will set up special court for criminal proceedings in line

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with the existing laws for suspected secret cult members and

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kidnappers to be conducted within two or three weeks maximum

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and if anyone is found guilty and sentenced to death accordingly,

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he will sign the death warrant and bring the condemned

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criminal or criminals to popular Ring Road area in Benin

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City for public execution so that such action will serve

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as deterrent to others. The Governor, who probably have a

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good working relationship with one of the former governors of

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the state that started the recent execution of condemned criminals,

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Adams Oshiomhole, made this known on Thursday when he visited

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the headquarters of the Edo State Command of the Nigeria

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Police Force, whereins and suspected kidnappers allegedly behind the shooting

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and abduction of a woman at a popular vegetable market

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along Airport Road in Benin City last Sunday were paraded

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before the governor and the press. According to the Governor,

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I will set up a special court to tri cultists

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and kidnappers within two or three weeks and if found guilty,

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I would have no regret to sign their warrants. They

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would be executed at the ring road for others to

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learn a lesson. Don’t take my simplicity for granted. For

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the record, the last time death warrant was signed and

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condemned criminals executed in Edo State took place around six

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a m. On December twenty third, twenty sixteen, few weeks

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after the then Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obuseki took

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over power and was then still in good working relationship

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with ex Governor Adams Oshiomhole. Three Death Row inmates were

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executed by hanging, namely ogbomro Omereggi, Apostle Higiene and mark

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Omisohote and the execution took place at the Oco Prison

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of the Nigerian Correctional Service. The inmates had originally been

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sentenced to death by military tribunals under the Robbery and

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Firearms Decree during the era of military rule in Nigeria.

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Barrier Godwin Arbosseki carried out the executions despite condemnation from

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human rights groups such as the Legal Defense and Assistance

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Project led UP, who thus petitioned the governor for a

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stay of execution, saying these earmarked prisoners were sentenced by

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military tribunals under the Robbery and fire Arms Special Provisions

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Decree nineteen seventy one as amended, in which there was

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no right of appeal. We have filed an appeal pending

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at the Court of Legos, seeking order that these prisoners

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have right of appeal. Under the nineteen ninety nine constitution,

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death penalty is not universally prohibited, but the Second Optional

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Protocol to the United Nations International Covenant on Civil and

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Political Rights on Prohibition of the Use of the death

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penalty asked state parties to amend their laws to abolish

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death as sentence for crime. Not all states have ratified

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the protocol. To sign a treaty does not bind the

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state until it is ratified. Nigeria has not signed it.

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It would be recalled that before the twenty sixteen last

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execution of condemned criminals in the state, the immediate passed

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and first execution in Edo State since Nigeria returned to

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democratic rule in nineteen ninety nine occurred on June twenty four,

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twenty thirteen, when former Governor Adams Oshiomhole signed the warrants

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to hang four inmates Chima Edgio four, daniel In sooffer

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Oseren Window Aguorkin and Richard Ogagoo at the Belin City County.

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It was a double victory for the Nigerian North American

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diaspora community last week as the Yugola and Omeareggi families

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celebrated two standout scholars, Miss Agirokane Miracle Yugola at York

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University and Miss Ivier Maranne Omereggi, who studied at Brock University,

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graduating with first class honours from the top Canadian universities.

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As the milestone achievements were anchored by a massive cross

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border comrades reunion party that drew family, professionals and community

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leaders from across Canada and the United States. The academic

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festivities officially commenced on June twelfth, twenty twenty six, at

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the York University Graduation ceremonies in Toronto, where Miss Agroghenne

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Miracle Yugola achieved a monumental milestone by graduating with first

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class honours in computer science. Miss ag Roghene Miracle Yugola,

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daughter of prominent human rights activist Reverend David Yugola, and

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diaspora figure missus In Gozzi Yugola clinched first class honours

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in computer science. Her feet was celebrated by attendees as

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a master class in determination, intellectual grit, and a shining

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example for women in STEM fields. Missus In Gozzi Ugolas

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said her daughter, ag Rogne’s outstanding degree is the culmination

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of years of intense dedication, discipline, and an unwavering commitment

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to excellence. Friends and family at the reunion party described

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the scholar as exceptionally resilient, focused, and intellectually driven, saying

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she distinguished herself in one of the most competitive fields

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on campus, adding as she transitions into the professional space,

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she is poised to make significant ways in technology innovation

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and global digital transformation. Sharing the academic spotlight was miss

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Ivier Mary Anne Omereggi, daughter of Mister and Missus Steve Oarmereggi,

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who graduated with first class honors in nursing from Brock University.

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In recognition of her stellar character, academic record and community impact,

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Omereggi was also awarded the prestigious Spirit of Brock Medal,

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a high level distinction celebrating her campus leadership and commitment

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to service. The Double Milestone brought together notable diaspora figures

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and community pillars, including civil society leader Comrade David Hugola,

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Jude Mofunai and his wife Edna, Engineer Richard Omodey and

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his wife Barbara, surveyor Ethic and the Fossa Akinjide Kiodeisere.

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Following the formal university ceremonies, the Omareggi family hosted a

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grand reception in Toronto, featuring vibrant music, exceptional hospitality, and

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intercessory prayers. Led by Engineer abode The event transformed into

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a true reunion of comrades as guests traveled across several

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Canadian provinces and US orders to stand in solidarity with

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the families. We give ultimate praise, honor and glory to

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God Almighty for his abundant grace, guidance and favour throughout

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this academic journey. The family said in a joint statement,

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these achievements serve as shining examples of what focus and

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discipline can accomplish. We are immensely proud as our daughters

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step into their respective professional careers. According to the renowned

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global human rights activist Reverend David Yugola, the atmosphere on

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the campus was vibrant and inspiring as proud parents, family

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members and friend barely forty eight hours after a serving

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police officer on May twenty fifth, twenty twenty six, at

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Uelu area of a Gida Quarters in Benin City, Tier

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gas Are resident to death Matthew Akubo, a tricycle rider

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who is also said to be an ex police officer

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of an elderly age. A more devastating tragedy was apparently

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averted on May twenty seven, twenty twenty six, at the

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Samuel Ogbomodia Stadium during the twenty twenty six Children’s Day

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celebration when some security operatives used pepper spray on school

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children who came for the celebration, an action capable of

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causing death. But the Chief medical Director Hedo Specialist Hospital,

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doctor Anthonia and Joku, denied and dismissed the claims that

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about five children died as a result of the incident,

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and the Edo Command of the Nigeria Police Force in

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a press statement, failed to state if there was any

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death casualty or not, but stated that four persons, including

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the seller of the pepper spray chemical substance, have been

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a rested and detained in connection with the Children’s Day incident,

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adding that the policeman who caused the death of the

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tricycle rider has been in detention waiting to be arraigned

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for possible act of murder. This our research study shows

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that the less lethal weapon of chemical substances like tear

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gas and pepper spray may be seen as an act

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of deliberate murder or attempted murder if used on a

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closed range enclosed environmentment like hall big or small. Because

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the chemical substances from our assessment are meant only to

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be used on a long range, open air outdoor spaces

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where people have alternatives means to run and leave the

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contaminated areas, and in line with global standard on the

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use of the chemical substances, tear gas is never meant

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to be used on vulnerable populations or individuals with medical conditions,

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as international bodies like the United Nations Office of the

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High Commissioner for Human Rights OOHCCHR and health organizations warn

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it can cause permanent inns injury, severe complications or death.

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In addition, the chemical causes instant airway constriction that can

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trigger fatal respiratory failure in people with asthma or COPD,

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a severe risk that prompted the American Thoracic Society ATS

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to call for a total moratorium on its use, because

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simultaneously the intense physical stress can induce cardiac arrest in

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those with heart disease, as documented by Physicians for Human

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Rights PHR, and according to strict deployment standards from Amnesty International,

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Infants and young children face significantly higher risks because their

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developing lungs breathe faster and heavy gas vapors settle near

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the ground. Pregnant individuals face severe risks of premature labour

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or miscarriage, a danger highlighted in field reports by National

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Nurses United and reproductive toxicology data published by the National

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Institutes of Health NIH. Also, the U s the elderly

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suffer prolonged tissue damage due to a reduced physical ability

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to flee. And finally, the American Lung Association warns the

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people with eye conditions, especially contact lens wearers, can suffer

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chemical burns and permanent vision loss from trap toxins. Though legally,

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while the Chemical Weapons Convention c w C permits domestic

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law enforcement usage, the UN guidance on leslethal weapons explicitly

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dictates the police operations must give special consideration. Borno State Governor,

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Professor Babigana yu Mar Azulam may have given a clearer

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picture and addressed some fundamental issues in the press release

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issued by the Nigerian Army on Saturday that caused mixed

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reactions among members of the public, especially Borno youths under

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the umbrella body of Borno South Euphiliance Bossio, who had

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condemned the military for saying in the press release that

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its men rescued three hundred and sixty out of the

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four hundred and sixteen women and children held hostage by

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the Boko Haram terrorists based on intelligence driven efforts that

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made the terrorists to flee and abandoned their victims upon

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citing the superior power of the men of the Armed

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Forces of Nigeria AFN, with some of the terrorists arrested.

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But the state Governor, Babigana zulm while speaking during his

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assessment visit to Pulka community on Monday, said four hundred

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and thirty four victims out of the total numbers of

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people kidnapped early this year in Engosh community by the

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Boko Haram terrorists have regained freedom, specifically stating that three

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hundred and fifty seven captives walked free in the latest

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co ordinated effort. Other captives had been released in phases

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over the preceding months, bringing the total number of freed

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captives to four hundred and thirty four. This we had reported.

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The youths in Borno State, under the umbrella body of

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Borno South Youth Alliance BOSSIA, has insisted that the Federal

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Government of Nigeria under the leadership of President Bola armed Tanubu,

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did nothing to secure the release of the four hundred

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and sixteen women and children held hostage by Boko Haram

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terrorists for more than ninety days. They were taken into

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the bush since March twenty twenty six. Also, the youth

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group dismissed and rejected the report of the Nigerian Army,

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who had alleged that its men rescued three hundred and

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sixty out of the four hundred and sixteen people held

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hostage through intelligent driven efforts, saying they have an audio

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record of the conversation they have with the Boko Haram terrorists.

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On Friday, June fifth, twenty twenty six, before the Boko

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Haram terrorists decided to release the captives, willingly adding if

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they paid ransom, they should come out and tell Nigerians,

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which we have the full details if ransom’s was paid

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or not. As Senator Alien Dume automatically started thanking President

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Bola Hmed Tanubu, is there something Nigerians need to know

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that hidden? It may be recalled that we have reported

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that barely a day after President Donald Trump of the

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United States of America, the USA announced the killing of

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Abu Bellal Alminuki, the second in command of the Islamic

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State in Iraq and Syria ISIS, in a joint operation

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with Nigeria soldiers in Borno State. A new video of

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the abducted four hundred and sixteen women and children in

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Boco harm captivity has been released, in addition to a

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gory video earlier released by the terrorists wherein they beheaded

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almost six men who the insurgents said tried to escape

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among the kidnapped victims. This had led to public outcry

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and demonstrations, but according to Punch newspaper, protesters are reportedly

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denied the rights to protest in Maida Guri, the Borno

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state capital, saying the army reportedly deployed tanks and heavily

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armed personnel to filling Polo, the venue of the recent

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planned protests, forcing the demonstrators to withdraw. Quoting Samela rossas

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