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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’s 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 Oshiom Hooley signed the

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warrants to hang four inmates Chima Egio four, Daniel In

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sooffer Oseren Window Agorkin and Richard Ogagoo at the Belin

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City Custodial Centre along saplay Road. The execution was the

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first in Nigeria since the last incident in two thousand six,

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after the then Carno State Governor Ibrahim Shehekrau approved and

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carried out the execution of seven condemned criminals. Oshiom Hooley

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action faced a lot of backlash from human rights community.

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African Network for Environment and Economic Justice AMIGE reiterated that

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the death penalty is an inhumane form of punishment and

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continued to advocate that nigeria as laws should be amended

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to replace capital punishment with life imprisonment, even for high

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level offenses like corruption, while Amnesty International declared the executions

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a truly dark day for human rights in Nigeria and

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criticized Oshiom Hoolee for ignoring the pending judicial appeal processes.

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This other human rights organizations filed appeals and public campaigns

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urging the Edo State government to hald the execution of

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the inmates because their legal options were not fully exhausted,

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but all to no avail, as the Condomine criminals were

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still executed. Defending his action, the then governor Oshiojoll said,

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I have no apologies because I did not sentence them

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to death. I am not the one who accused them.

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They were accused by those they harassed. They have been tried,

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they have taken advantage of the appellate courts all the

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way to the Supreme Court, and they were found guilty.

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The law also says, having been found guilty and sentenced

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to death, the governor could exercise pro progative of mercy.

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But I say that I have no mercy on those

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who kill. Why should you compel me to have mercy

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on those who kill? In this battle of values, we

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must not behave as if some other people’s values are

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superior to ours. If you feel that those who kill

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in your country should have right to life, and we

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believe in our country that those who kill should be killed,

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and those are reflected in our laws. Until you reverse

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those laws, those laws will apply. If you tell me

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that the man who killed has a right to life,

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I refuse that amnesty. Should not be hypocritical about it.

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We have the records worldwide. Nations are governed by the

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national values. And it is debatable whether those who excuse

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murderers in the eyes of God are better human beings

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than those who insist that if you kill, you too

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should be killed if found guilty of killing. I don’t

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believe that those who want to excuse murderers are on

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a higher moral ground. It is not about conviction, but

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about whether I choose to exercise prerogative of mercy. God

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can have mercy on them, but I am unable having

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regard to the overall circumstances of the case, which are

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killing and dismembering the body of the victim and wanting

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to sell some of the parts. And some people asked

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me in the name of human rights to.

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Speaker 2: Let him live.

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Speaker 1: Know if those saying that were to be victims of

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such brutality, they would also think otherwise. It is very

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convenient for them to sit in the comfort of their

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offices and pontificate about human rights, as if the rights

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of the victims are not supposed to be taken into account.

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For raiding the suspects, the police said the woman kidnapped

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that the vegetable market was rescued, but one of the

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suspects in a video confession said the woman was released

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after the family paid eight million NYRA’s ransom. According to

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the suspect, who identified himself as a thirty two year

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old Marvelous Isaac fom Aqua, Ebon state, the ransom money

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was shared among themselves and some parts given to leaders

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of a particular community around a Kenwyn Road access saying

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they gave some parts of the money to the community

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leaders because the community guns and bullets were parts of

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the weapons they used in carrying out the crime. Police

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said another suspect was killed during an exchange of gunfire

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with the security operatives. According to the police, items recovered

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from the suspects include a red lexus hi X three

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hundred and fifty allegedly used for the operation, a pump

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action shotgun, live cartridges, a motorcycle, and over two million

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niras suspected to be proceeds from the crime, including ransom

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paid by the victim’s family, adding investigations are ongoing as

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efforts intensified to track down other members of the kidnapping syndicate.

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Governor Monday op Pepolo gave a cash reward estimated to

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be more than ten million niras to the police officers

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that participated in the special operations verbatim, Governor op Pepolo

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said today at the Edo State Police Command headquarters. I

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reaffirmed my administration’s unwavering commitment to securing our state and

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protecting law abiding citizens. Following the kidnapping incident at the

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vegetable market in Benin City, I directed security agencies to

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go after the perpetrators. I am pleased that one suspect

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has been arrested. Another was neutralized during the operation, while

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efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the gang.

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Let me be clear, Edo’s state will not be a

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safe haven for kidnappers, cultists, and other criminals. We are

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taking decisive steps to strengthen our justice system and ensure

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that anyone found guilty of these heinous crimes faces the

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full weight of the law. I also commended and rewarded

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the police officers whose professionalism and bravery led to the

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arrest of the suspect. Their dedication reflects the results we

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can achieve when government and security agencies work together with purpose.

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I urge all Edo people to remain vigilant and continue

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providing useful information to security agencies. Together, we will make

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Edo safer, stronger and more prosperous for everyone. In an

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earlier event, Governor ok Pepolos said criminals in the state

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are the ones recruiting people from outside the state to

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come and commit crime in the state, calling on members

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of the Christian community never to beg police to set

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free any s s O arrested for any kind of

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SIMEE in the state. Yesterday, at the Christian Association of

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Nigeria Minister’s conference in Benin City, I reiterated a message

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that remains central to our administration’s agenda. The security of

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lives and property is non negotiable. My administration is deploying

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every available resource and working closely with security agencies to

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ensure that criminal elements have no place in Edo State.

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Any One found engaging in kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism or

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any other criminal activity will face the full weight of

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the law. However, security is not the responsibility of govern

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moment alone. It is a collective duty. I urge all

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Edo people to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies.

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If you see something, say something timely. Information can help

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prevent crime and save lives. Together, we will continue to

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build a safer stronger and more prosperous Edo State for all.

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Governor of Pepolo stated.

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Speaker 3: Now we are going to set up a special pod.

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We’ll try kill up us and parties we did two

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weeks three weeks we are don’t and I’ll sign it

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the occasion thank him. I’ll take you to the run

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about that is when we run in a don’t people

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see you at this. I will not have any regret

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about it. So please don’t take my simplicity or.

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Speaker 2: Thank you.

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Speaker 3: We are in the bush day and night to make

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sure that these.

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Speaker 2: Criminals doctors settle do in these days.

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Speaker 3: We are arrested people every now and then, even yesterday

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night then for yesterday night tur Nice Ago criminals have

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been arrested. But wanting is this our own people are

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also now getting involved in evermuch this morning. People that

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were arrested were not full of this are two Romi

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three nights ago. Somebody that was arrested is never a

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full ony man somewhere in Aurora, somebody that was arrested,

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We’re never full of me. But you know what funnity

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is that our people will now go to the world

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to go arrector people to come here so they help

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them do the job they would enough somebody, I’ll give.

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Speaker 2: You to them in the bush.

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Speaker 3: Why tomorrow you see them driving expensive car. You will

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see them doing this. You will see the.

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Speaker 2: Judy houses as us. I want to beg you in

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the name of God. Please.

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Speaker 3: When you hear that, I guess somebody don’t come to

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beg me because our lam out safe by the base

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of God and don’t must be safe.

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Speaker 4: The cats were they do the operational little many way you.

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Speaker 2: When I want to give you.

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Speaker 5: Another time?

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Speaker 2: Okay? How many forgets for the Okay, you’re quitcious bloe?

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You want to move? When I have an entire blow?

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The dark is here? Okay, Okay, I don’t see one. Okay,

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there two this? I had this, I want to see.

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Speaker 4: Okay, now to give us, give me one minute? Can

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leave back to you? You see okay, says your name.

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Now live back to you and give you Why God

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it men? This one I see when you do give him?

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No ask you that one? Nothing but okay. When I

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enjoyed give up and they know I ask you said

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the many ones? Okay, what t dinnam again? I don’t

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forget you.

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Speaker 2: For what’s your name?

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Speaker 1: Love?

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Speaker 2: Love Isaac? You’re for aware we look at where do

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you live? J Yeah? Yeah, what brought you here? Yes?

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You get nothing? Are you get knock out?

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Speaker 5: Say?

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Speaker 2: Mm hm? Did you keeping up somebody? I properly got

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kind of the tired blue old man. The fee demand.

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Speaker 6: Blue wing wasn’t make of your cards?

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Speaker 2: Years fall correct? Okay? The effac was useful? Who man? Woman? Woman?

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Whom going wrong? Why did you did you get nothing? No?

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Do mine wrong? But it’s not the beginnings do wrong someday?

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Speaker 5: Don’t come back?

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Speaker 2: Where’s the woman now? The woman from outside? You know

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what I me is that I mont? Did they pay for? Answer?

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Speaker 5: The pressure?

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Speaker 2: The money was eight million? I want to reach your hand?

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Speaker 5: Drug?

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Speaker 6: Five is the two that were by the police. Yes,

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when that’s yesterday night? When you wear arrested? What recover

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from you? The policey for your hands?

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Speaker 1: Okay?

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Speaker 2: Commented seventeen bullets Catrick? How many? Just two? Where is

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the go you’re using you for that? For the second?

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Nothing is the pressures that leno?

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Speaker 4: Who is who?

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Speaker 2: Libatty? I’m wanting not pay for the ant the gun?

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Speaker 1: You’re not paying?

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Speaker 2: That was the whole mm what did the good to

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the futures? When I brought you?

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Speaker 5: Give me some money.

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Speaker 2: How much is this money? And I poured really got

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the third blue? I tell you.

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Speaker 4: The blue.

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Speaker 2: Okay, how you are working like fancy demand demand glue?

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So you uh I I didn’t. I didn’t. I didn’t

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want to. I mean that when I do this. Yes,

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but the mind is k my mind wrong, cause many wrong?

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Am I full of the fight too? We still how

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many of you now mentioned gott who? Who? My daughters?

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Speaker 1: Who?

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Speaker 2: No? Do you?

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Speaker 6: How many goings from ill maman?

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Speaker 2: I got from the little ventus, he said, going with

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it for h you buy from save many many a

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to the do the whether the the rest after they

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do nothing wanted the pressures that you’re gonna need to

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make if you make your minute, me give you want

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that they do the kidnapping all right?

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Speaker 6: Apart from the bullet, what what does or recover from

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your d the cover money for your for your for

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your vehicle. The money is there among you, the money

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people collected for the money on the part of the

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monona color. For wait, they bring on a least the woman,

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but the part of the money that.

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Speaker 5: Mm hmm, all right, mm hmm, you bring me the mornings.

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Speaker 1: 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 Agrokenne Miracle Hugola at York

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

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graduating with first class honors 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 Agrogune Miracle Ugola, daughter

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of prominent human rights activists Reverend David Yugola and diaspora

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figure missus In Gazzi Yugola, clinched first class honors in

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computer science. Her feet was celebrated by attendees as a

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master class in determination, intellectual grit and a shining example

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for women in stem fields. Missus In Gatzie Hugolis said

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her daughter A g Rogune’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 waves 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 Armereggi,

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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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Omeareggi 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 Amodey and

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his wife Barbara, surveyor Ethic and the fossor Akenjide kiode yasere.

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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 lau rorry

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to God Almighty for his abundant grace, guidance and favour

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throughout 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 Hugolla, the atmosphere on

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the campus was vibrant and inspiring as proud parents, family members,

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and friends gathered to witness the culmination of years of dedication, sacrifice,

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perseverance and hard work. It was a memorable day filled

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with gratitude, excitement and celebration, adding the graduation festivities were

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further enriched by the presence of may in law mister

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Jude Mothunia and his beloved wife Edna, who, together with

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friends from various parts of Canada and the United States,

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attended both the graduation Sarah and the celebration that followed.

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Their presence added warmth, joy, and a strong sense of

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family and friendship to the occasion. Continuing, Reverend David Hugola

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thanked Engineer Richard Amodey, who offered heartfelt prayers and words

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of encouragement during the celebrations, saying alongside his beloved wife,

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Missus Barbara Amodey, they both contributed immensely to the spiritual

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upliftment and joyful atmosphere of the gathering, adding their support,

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prayers and good will were deeply appreciated by all. While

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thanking mister and Missus Steve Oarmereggi for jointly hosting the celebrants,

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Reverend David Ugola said the atmosphere was filled with laughter, excitement, dancing,

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and heartfelt congratulations as guests celebrated the accomplishments of the graduates.

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Every one was delighted to share in the success of

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Vivier and ag Roqune Miracle, making the event both memorable

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and inspiring. The hospitality was exceptional and the warmth and

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generosity shown by our hosts left a lasting impression on

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all who attended. Reverend David Hugola also appreciated severe Efic

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and a fossor Akeenji Dai toyode Yasera for their support

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and solidarity during the daughter’s graduation ceremony. Say, as everyone

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returns safely to their respective homes, we pray that the

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Lord will continue to guide, protect, and bless each and

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every one of you. Mainly grant journey mercies to all

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travelers and continue to keep our families united in love, peace,

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prosperity and good health.

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Speaker 5: Thank me.

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Speaker 2: To accomplish what waited.

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Speaker 7: And power live bush. I’m ardy giggle at any relationship,

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but I had.

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Speaker 5: To be clown with any all this way.

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Speaker 8: Osage and the name like that’s donner e Man ag

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Roop Guinea Miracle.

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Speaker 5: First clowns.

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Speaker 7: And I’m pretty the colao.

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Speaker 5: Now this money Donna.

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Speaker 7: A g A Guinea Miracle Google first clown.

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Speaker 2: That one is a prey Applema.

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Speaker 7: That’s Donner.

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Speaker 8: A white one and Joy Jogle and no worst clouds

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your wife, that girls wife Ma Na.

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Speaker 5: A g Groop Guinea Miracles.

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Speaker 9: Aba Marianna marge Web first class standing Giannaba Marianna Marga

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Web first class standing Gianna Aba Ma.

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Speaker 2: West first class standing.

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Speaker 1: Une early forty eight hours after a serving police officer

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on May twenty fifth, twenty twenty six, at Uelu area

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of a gidar quarters in Benin City, Tier gas Are

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resident to death Matthew Akubo, a tricycle rider who is

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also said to be an ex police officer of an

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elderly age. A more devastating tragedy was apparently averted on

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May d twenty seven, twenty twenty six, at the Samuel

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Ogermudia Stadium during the twenty twenty six Children’s Day celebration,

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when some security operatives used pepper spray on school children

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who came for the celebration, an action capable of causing death,

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but the chief medical Director Heado Specialist Hospital, doctor Anthonia Joku,

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denied and dismissed the claims that about five children died

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as a result of the incident and the EDO Command

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of the Nigeria Police Force in a press statement, failed

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to state if there was any death, casualty or not,

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but stated that four persons, including the seller of the

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pepper spray chemical substance, have been arrested and detained in

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connection with the Children’s Day incident, adding that the policeman

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who caused the death of the tricycle rider has been

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in detention waiting to be arraigned for possible act of murder.

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This our research study shows that the less lethal weapon

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of chemical substances like dear gas and pepper spray may

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be seen as an act of deliberate murder or attempted

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murder if used on a closed range enclosed environment like

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hall big or small. Because the chemical substances from our

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assessment are meant only to be used on a long range,

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open air outdoor spaces where people have alternatives means to

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run and leave the contaminated areas, and in line with

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global standard on the use of the chemical substances, tear

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gas is never meant to be used on vulnerable populations

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or individuals with medical conditions. As international bodies like the

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United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

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o HC h R and health organizations worn it can

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cause permanent injury, severe complications, or death. In addition, the

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chemical causes instant airway constriction that can trigger fatal respiratory

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failure in people with asthma or COPD, a severe risk

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that prompted the American Thoracic Society ATS to call for

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a total moratorium on its use. Because simultaneously, the intense

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physical stress can induce cardiac arrest in those with heart disease,

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as documented by Physicians for Human Rights PHR and according

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to strict deployment standards from Amnesty International. Infants and young

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children face significantly higher risks because their developing lungs breathe

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faster and heavy gas vapors settle near the ground. Pregnant

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individuals face severe risks of premature labor or miscarriage, a

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danger highlighted in field reports by National Nurses United and

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reproductive toxicology data published by the National Institutes of Health NIH. Also,

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the elderly suffer prolonged tissue damage due to a reduced

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physical ability to flee, and finally, the American Lung Association

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warns the people with eye conditions, especially contact lens wearers

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can suffer chemical burns and permanent vision lost from trap toxins.

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Though legally, while the Chemical Weapons Convention c w C

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permits domestic law enforcement usage, the un Guidance on Les

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lethal Weapons explicitly dictates the police operations must give special

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consideration to these protected groups to avoid unlawful disproportionate force.

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According to some residents who witnessed the incident, the commercial

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tricycle operator Matthew Okubo was killed by the serving police

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officer of Osible laying around Uelu section in a Gidda

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area of Benin City, the Edo State capital, when the

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policeman allegedly used the tear gas on him at a

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very closed range over a minor argument. The killing prompted

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the commercial tricycle operators popularly known as k K riders

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in the area to protest and block some sections of

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the Uelu Road in the Agidda quarters, demanding justice for

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their slain colleague. It was gathered that the victim was

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rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead thereafter. Edo’s

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State commanded the Nigeria Police Force. In a press statement

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issued on June first, te twenty twenty six and made

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available by the Command Public Relations officer Aspo Achiodom stated

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that the Head of State Police Command has expressed grave

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concern over the increasing proliferation, unauthorised possession and unlawful use

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of restricted security accouterments such as pepper spray, tear gas

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canisters and other force related equipment by private individuals, bounces,

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vigilantes and unauthorised security outfits within the State. It frowns

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on the use of such items without proper training or

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regard for public safety, thereby endangering innocent lives and creating

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avoidable public disorder. It would be recalled that on the

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twenty fifth of May twenty twenty six, a police officer

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attached to the Command unlawfully discharged tear gas at a Gidda,

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Bevenine City, an incident which unfortunately led to the loss

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of a life. The officer involved was immediately arrested and

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subjected to disciplinary and criminal procedures in line with extant law. Similarly,

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on the twenty seventh of May twenty twenty six, during

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the Children’s Day celebration held at the Samuel Agumudia Stadium,

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Berneine City, pepper spray was unlawfully discharged within the stadium

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premises by private bounces, causing panic and affecting several children

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and other attendees at the event. Following diligent investigation into

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the incident, the Command has arrested three Bounces connected to

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the unlawful act, namely afei Ye John Paul, aged thirty

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six years, Ola Ibukunle aged forty six years, on Aha

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Chukwo g aged thirty three years. Further investigation also led

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to the arrest of one Missus Rebecca Hassan, alleged to

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be the supplier seller of the pepper spray used during

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the incident. The Command views the unauthorized use of such

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devices as assault or acts capable of causing grievous harm

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00:31:55,880 –> 00:32:01,559
and in certain circumstances death. Consequently, unlawful possession of these

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00:32:01,640 –> 00:32:05,000
items with intent to commit felony and other related offenses

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00:32:05,079 –> 00:32:08,119
is viewed as criminal under the law. In view of

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the foregoing, the Edo State Police Command hereby issues a

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stern warning to all individuals, private security personnel, bounces, vigilante

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00:32:17,960 –> 00:32:22,599
groups and unauthorized organizations in possession of pepper spray, tear

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00:32:22,680 –> 00:32:27,079
gas or related restricted security equipment to immediately desist from

468
00:32:27,119 –> 00:32:31,839
such unlawful possession and usage. Henceforth, any person found in

469
00:32:31,960 –> 00:32:37,839
possession of such prohibited or unauthorized police security accouterments, including sellers,

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00:32:38,160 –> 00:32:43,200
distributors and suppliers, will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly. The

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00:32:43,279 –> 00:32:48,759
Commissioner of Police EDO State Command CP Monday Agbonica FDC

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00:32:49,359 –> 00:32:52,799
reassures residents that the Command remains committed to protecting the

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00:32:52,920 –> 00:32:55,960
rights of citizens and will not tolerate any act capable

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00:32:56,000 –> 00:33:00,000
of threatening public peace and safety within the state. Meanwhile,

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00:33:00,000 –> 00:33:03,039
while on the Children’s Day tragedy, the Office of the

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Press Secretary to the Edo Stayed Governor. In a press

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release issued on May twenty eighth, twenty twenty six and

478
00:33:09,880 –> 00:33:14,079
made available by Patrick Akir Ebergele, the Chief Press Secretary

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00:33:14,079 –> 00:33:17,960
to the Governor, the Chief Medical Director Edo’s Specialist Hospital,

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00:33:18,359 –> 00:33:22,839
Doctor Anthonia Injoku has clarified the social media reports alleging

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00:33:22,920 –> 00:33:26,359
that five pupils died during the Children’s Day celebration at

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the Samuel or Bermudia Stadium in Djoku. Made the clarification

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00:33:30,720 –> 00:33:36,400
on Thursday. In Benin while addressing newsmen yesterday May twenty seventh,

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00:33:36,680 –> 00:33:39,119
we were called in for an emergency response, and we

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00:33:39,240 –> 00:33:42,480
responded swiftly and appropriately to some of the children which

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00:33:42,519 –> 00:33:47,480
were evacuated by our ambulance to our facility. Resuscitation measures

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00:33:47,519 –> 00:33:50,400
started immediately and to God be the glory, we have

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00:33:50,559 –> 00:33:53,680
no casualty. The children are all stable and we want

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00:33:53,759 –> 00:33:58,160
to thank our Governor for his continuous support, she said.

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Speaking on why the children was seen on the floor

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of the hospital, Injoku explained that they placed them on

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the floor for an effective resuscitation, which some of the

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00:34:07,160 –> 00:34:10,599
children needed. You needed to put some of these children

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00:34:10,719 –> 00:34:14,159
on hard surfaces to be able to resuscitate them. That’s

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why we even have some of them on the floor.

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Our goal at that point was to make sure that

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there was no casualty. We want to use this medium

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00:34:22,360 –> 00:34:25,320
to thank our able Governor for his passion for children,

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00:34:25,679 –> 00:34:29,920
she added. In her response, the Coordinator Office of the

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First Lady of Edo, missus Edisley of Pepolo Annone, noted

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00:34:34,519 –> 00:34:36,760
that she was at the hospital on a fact finding

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00:34:36,840 –> 00:34:40,880
mission concerning the incident that happened during the Children’s Day celebration.

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I have had a conversation with the CMD the children

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00:34:45,239 –> 00:34:47,800
of Fine and they have been discharged and we are happy.

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I want to thank the management of the hospital for

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00:34:50,679 –> 00:34:54,320
their swift response. The Governor would have loved to be here,

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00:34:54,760 –> 00:34:57,639
but he is out for other official engagements. He had

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00:34:57,719 –> 00:35:00,679
directed that I should come on my fact finding mission

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00:35:00,760 –> 00:35:05,880
to see what is happening, she said. She, however, described

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00:35:05,960 –> 00:35:09,880
what happened during the Children’s Day celebration as unfortunate, but

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00:35:10,000 –> 00:35:12,920
the good news was that response came fast, adding that

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safety of our children remains the priority of this administration.

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00:35:17,320 –> 00:35:20,320
Also present at the hospital was the Special Adviser to

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the Governor on Health, doctor Armou and the Permanent Secretary

515
00:35:24,320 –> 00:35:29,320
Ministry of Education, missus Ebmonni. In earlier press release issued

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00:35:29,360 –> 00:35:33,039
on May twenty seventh, twenty twenty sixth, Hebergele stated that

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00:35:33,480 –> 00:35:36,960
the Edo State government wishes to address some misleading social

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00:35:37,039 –> 00:35:40,280
media narratives about to day’s Children’s Day incident at the

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00:35:40,320 –> 00:35:46,480
Samuel Orgermudia Stadium. We hereby reject the sensational interpretations, spins,

520
00:35:46,960 –> 00:35:50,880
twists and misinformation that were dubiously orchestrated to give the

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00:35:50,920 –> 00:35:54,760
government a bad name. The stadium was filled to capacity

522
00:35:54,880 –> 00:35:58,159
with thousands of excited children who came to participate in

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00:35:58,280 –> 00:36:03,559
the day’s activities. The turnout was unprecedented. All the entrances

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00:36:03,599 –> 00:36:07,039
into the facility were opened for children to access the stadium.

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00:36:07,880 –> 00:36:11,320
Some excited children resorted to unruly behavior at one of

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00:36:11,400 –> 00:36:13,920
the gates, an incident that led to some kind of

527
00:36:14,000 –> 00:36:17,360
stampede which necessitated one of the bounces to deploy the

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00:36:17,519 –> 00:36:20,800
use of tear gas to disperse them. In the cause

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of the pandemonium that ensued, few students sustained injuries. The

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00:36:25,679 –> 00:36:30,119
Deputy Governor, Right Honorable Denisidehosa, who was physically present at

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the stadium, rose to the challenger immediately. Persisting children with

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00:36:34,320 –> 00:36:37,840
first aids and those requiring further care were taken to

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00:36:37,920 –> 00:36:41,760
the Edo Specialist Hospital, where they received appropriate medical attention

534
00:36:42,000 –> 00:36:45,320
and are now safely back home with their families. The

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00:36:45,559 –> 00:36:49,840
Edo State government has already authorized investigations into the incident,

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00:36:49,960 –> 00:36:53,400
while the bouncer involved is presently being interrogated by the

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00:36:53,440 –> 00:36:57,039
police to ascertain the immediate or remote cause of the incident.

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00:36:57,840 –> 00:37:00,960
The government wishes to restate its commititment to the safety

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00:37:01,039 –> 00:37:05,039
and security of all, including our children. We however, call

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00:37:05,159 –> 00:37:08,880
on social media uses to refrain from unverified narratives that

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00:37:08,960 –> 00:37:14,960
could cause unnecessary panic isolated incidents at large gatherings. While regrettable,

542
00:37:15,360 –> 00:37:18,800
do not diminish Governor of Peppolo’s commitment to child safety

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00:37:18,840 –> 00:37:23,159
and well being. The Governor’s unparalleled investment in education is

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00:37:23,239 –> 00:37:26,239
the reason for the huge attendance by students of different

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00:37:26,320 –> 00:37:30,199
schools in the state to celebrate Children’s Day. We thank

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00:37:30,320 –> 00:37:34,920
the security personnel, medical staff, and volunteers for their swift

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00:37:34,960 –> 00:37:39,239
response and dedication to duty. Their immediate response helped to

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00:37:39,320 –> 00:37:43,960
dass attention. However, the American Lung Association, in its report

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00:37:44,079 –> 00:37:47,840
on January twentieth, twenty twenty six, stated in part that

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00:37:48,400 –> 00:37:53,280
crowd control agents, often referred to us tear gas, are

551
00:37:53,360 –> 00:37:58,199
chemicals that cause skin, respiratory and i irritation. Some of

552
00:37:58,280 –> 00:38:02,920
the most common chemicals used chlorostophenone CN, which is a

553
00:38:03,000 –> 00:38:11,760
toxic air pollutant, chlorobenzididine moloninitrial CS, chloropicrine PS, romobenzalcyanide CAA,

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00:38:12,000 –> 00:38:17,119
and debenzoxesepine CR. While tear gas is typically perceived as

555
00:38:17,239 –> 00:38:20,800
causing mostly short term health impacts, there is evidence of

556
00:38:20,880 –> 00:38:25,719
permanent disability in some cases. In general, exposure to tear

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00:38:25,840 –> 00:38:30,599
gas can cause chest tightness, coughing, a choking sensation, wheezing

558
00:38:30,679 –> 00:38:33,719
and shortness of breath, in addition to a burning sensation

559
00:38:33,920 –> 00:38:38,280
in the eyes, mouth and nose, blurred vision, and difficulty swallowing.

560
00:38:39,079 –> 00:38:43,119
Tear gas can also cause chemical burns, allergic reactions, and

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00:38:43,239 –> 00:38:48,519
respiratory distress. People with pre existing respiratory conditions, such as

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00:38:48,559 –> 00:38:53,480
asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease COPD have a higher

563
00:38:53,599 –> 00:38:56,559
risk of developing severe symptoms of the disease that could

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00:38:56,639 –> 00:39:00,639
lead to respiratory failure. Long term health effect from tear

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00:39:00,719 –> 00:39:03,719
gas are more likely if exposed for a prolonged period

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00:39:03,840 –> 00:39:06,320
or to a high dose while in an enclosed area.

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00:39:07,079 –> 00:39:10,599
In these instances, it can lead to blindness, your coma,

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00:39:10,719 –> 00:39:14,840
or respiratory failure, possibly resulting in death. If exposed to

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00:39:14,920 –> 00:39:19,000
tear gas, the American Lung Association advises you to immediately

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00:39:19,119 –> 00:39:22,960
distance yourself from the source and seek higher ground if possible.

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00:39:23,760 –> 00:39:26,599
Flush your eyes with water, and use a gentle soap

572
00:39:26,920 –> 00:39:29,800
such as baby shampoo to wash your face To reduce

573
00:39:29,840 –> 00:39:33,480
skin and IgE irritation. Cut your clothes off rather than

574
00:39:33,519 –> 00:39:37,039
pulling them over your head to remove Leaving the area

575
00:39:37,159 –> 00:39:40,599
immediately for fresh air should help relieve respiratory symptoms you

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00:39:40,679 –> 00:39:44,440
may experience. If you are living with chronic lung disease

577
00:39:44,920 –> 00:39:48,880
or are experiencing lasting or worrisome symptoms, let your health

578
00:39:48,960 –> 00:39:52,719
care provide a know about your exposure. If breathing trouble

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00:39:52,800 –> 00:40:05,000
persists or worsens, seek medical attention immediately. Borno State Governor,

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00:40:05,360 –> 00:40:09,159
Professor Babigana Yumar Azulam may have given a clearer picture

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00:40:09,199 –> 00:40:12,719
and addressed some fundamental issues in the press release issued

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00:40:12,760 –> 00:40:16,519
by the Nigerian Army on Saturday that caused mixed reactions

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00:40:16,559 –> 00:40:20,000
among members of the public, especially Borno youths under the

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00:40:20,119 –> 00:40:24,480
umbrella body of Borno South Euphiliance Bossio, who had condemned

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00:40:24,559 –> 00:40:27,480
the military for saying in the press release that its

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00:40:27,599 –> 00:40:30,679
men rescued three hundred and sixty out of the four

587
00:40:30,840 –> 00:40:34,440
hundred and sixteen women and children held hostage by the

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00:40:34,559 –> 00:40:39,280
Boco Harum terrorists based on intelligence driven efforts that made

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00:40:39,320 –> 00:40:43,400
the terrorists to flee and abandon their victims upon citing

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00:40:43,519 –> 00:40:46,880
the superior power of the men of the Armed Forces

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00:40:46,960 –> 00:40:51,079
of Nigeria AFN, with some of the terrorists arrested, but

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00:40:51,639 –> 00:40:55,559
the state Governor Babigan Azulam, while speaking during his assessment

593
00:40:55,719 –> 00:40:59,360
visit to Pulka community on Monday, said four hundred and

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00:40:59,480 –> 00:41:02,280
thirty four victims out of the total numbers of people

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00:41:02,440 –> 00:41:05,760
kidnapped early this year in Engosh community by the Boko

596
00:41:05,960 –> 00:41:10,920
Haram terrorists have regained freedom, specifically stating that three hundred

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00:41:10,960 –> 00:41:14,719
and fifty seven captives walked free in the latest coordinated effort.

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00:41:15,119 –> 00:41:18,519
Other captives have been released in phases over the preceding months,

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00:41:18,960 –> 00:41:21,960
bringing the total number of free captives to four hundred

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00:41:22,000 –> 00:41:25,400
and thirty four. This we had reported. The youths in

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00:41:25,480 –> 00:41:28,920
Borno State, under the umbrella body of Borno South Youth

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00:41:29,000 –> 00:41:33,519
Alliance BOSSIA, has insisted that the Federal Government of Nigeria

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00:41:33,719 –> 00:41:37,760
under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tanubu, did nothing

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00:41:37,920 –> 00:41:40,800
to secure the release of the four hundred and sixteen

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00:41:40,920 –> 00:41:45,000
women and children held hostage by Boko Haram terrorists for

606
00:41:45,159 –> 00:41:48,000
more than ninety days. They were taken into the bush

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00:41:48,119 –> 00:41:52,320
since March twenty twenty six. Also, the youth group dismissed

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00:41:52,320 –> 00:41:55,440
and rejected the report of the Nigerian Army who had

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00:41:55,480 –> 00:41:58,800
alleged that its men rescued three hundred and sixty out

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00:41:58,840 –> 00:42:02,000
of the four hundred and six sixteen people held hostage

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00:42:02,119 –> 00:42:06,280
through intelligent driven efforts, saying they have an audio record

612
00:42:06,360 –> 00:42:09,719
of the conversation they had with the Boko Haram terrorists

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00:42:09,840 –> 00:42:13,760
on Friday June fifth, twenty twenty six, before the Boko

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00:42:13,880 –> 00:42:18,119
Haram terrorists decided to release the captives, willingly adding if

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00:42:18,159 –> 00:42:21,159
they paid ransom, they should come out and tell Nigerians,

616
00:42:21,599 –> 00:42:24,440
which we have the full details if ransom’s was paid

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00:42:24,559 –> 00:42:29,159
or not. As Senator Alien Dume automatically started thanking President

618
00:42:29,280 –> 00:42:33,239
Bola Ahmed Tenubu, is there something Nigerians need to know

619
00:42:33,519 –> 00:42:36,000
that is hidden? It may be recalled that we have

620
00:42:36,159 –> 00:42:39,719
reported that barely a day after President Donald Trump of

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00:42:39,800 –> 00:42:43,400
the United States of America, the USA announced the killing

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00:42:43,480 –> 00:42:46,800
of Abu Ballal Alminuki, the second in command of the

623
00:42:46,960 –> 00:42:50,400
Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. ISIS in a joint

624
00:42:50,480 –> 00:42:54,760
operation with Nigeria soldiers in Borno State. A new video

625
00:42:54,880 –> 00:42:58,280
of the abducted four hundred and sixteen women and children

626
00:42:58,440 –> 00:43:01,960
in Boko Haram captivity has been released, in addition to

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00:43:02,079 –> 00:43:05,679
a gory video earlier released by the terrorists wherein they

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00:43:05,800 –> 00:43:10,000
beheaded almost six men who the insurgents said tried to escape.

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00:43:10,039 –> 00:43:13,519
Among the kidnapped victims. This had led to public outcry

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00:43:13,639 –> 00:43:18,079
and demonstrations, but according to Punch newspaper, protesters are reportedly

631
00:43:18,159 –> 00:43:21,199
denied the rights to protest in Maida Guri, the Borno

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00:43:21,320 –> 00:43:25,519
State capital, saying the army reportedly deployed tanks and heavily

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00:43:25,760 –> 00:43:29,119
armed personnel to filling Polo, the venue of the recent

634
00:43:29,239 –> 00:43:34,199
planned protest, forcing the demonstrators to withdraw, quoting Samela Kaigammer,

635
00:43:34,519 –> 00:43:38,519
leader of the protesters, as saying the atmosphere created by

636
00:43:38,559 –> 00:43:42,599
the military deployment made it impossible for citizens to continue

637
00:43:42,679 –> 00:43:46,199
with the demonstration. That the development is deeply disturbing in

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00:43:46,320 –> 00:43:49,760
a constitutional democracy. It may also be recalled that we

639
00:43:49,920 –> 00:43:53,760
had reported the President Bola Armed Tenubu of Nigeria may

640
00:43:53,920 –> 00:43:56,840
have kept mute since more than forty eight hours a

641
00:43:56,960 –> 00:44:00,119
faction of the Boko Haram terrorists showed off four four

642
00:44:00,239 –> 00:44:03,880
hundred and sixteen people, mostly women and children, kidnapped and

643
00:44:04,000 –> 00:44:07,280
held hostage when the members of the Jamatu Holi Sunna

644
00:44:07,360 –> 00:44:12,280
Lidawiti Walji hard Jaz launched a large scale combat actions

645
00:44:12,360 –> 00:44:15,559
between fourth to the sixth of March twenty twenty six

646
00:44:15,679 –> 00:44:20,239
against the men of the Armed Forces of Nigeria AFN

647
00:44:20,719 –> 00:44:25,559
overran the Africa Country military base of Engosh, killing several soldiers,

648
00:44:25,960 –> 00:44:29,599
a figure the Nigeria authority disputed to be fourteen after

649
00:44:29,760 –> 00:44:33,800
several reports indicated that more than forty soldiers were killed

650
00:44:33,960 –> 00:44:36,880
during the attack, in addition to more than one hundred

651
00:44:36,960 –> 00:44:41,639
civilians including Chief Imman of Vingosh alongside the community elders

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00:44:41,760 –> 00:44:45,159
killed during the co ordinated attacks that lasted days at

653
00:44:45,239 –> 00:44:49,199
Eingosh community in Guosa Local Government Area of Borno State.

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00:44:49,639 –> 00:44:53,559
This During the attacks, numbers of people were also taken

655
00:44:53,639 –> 00:44:58,159
hostage by the insurgents, with speculations indicating that the hostages

656
00:44:58,239 –> 00:45:02,199
are apparently being held the rugged terrain of the Mandara Mountains,

657
00:45:02,639 –> 00:45:05,920
which sit wide across the Nigeria border with Cameroon. In

658
00:45:06,000 –> 00:45:09,320
the released video, one of the spokespersons of the Boco

659
00:45:09,480 –> 00:45:12,280
Harum group said they decided to release a proof of

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00:45:12,440 –> 00:45:15,840
life video of the four hundred sixteen women and children

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00:45:15,920 –> 00:45:19,320
in their captivity following the demands made across to them

662
00:45:19,360 –> 00:45:24,159
by the Borno South Youths Alliance BOSYA and according to

663
00:45:24,239 –> 00:45:26,800
the statement issued by the Bossier when they made the

664
00:45:26,920 –> 00:45:31,199
video public on Friday April tenth, twenty twenty six. The

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00:45:31,320 –> 00:45:34,639
youth’s group called on federal government and governments at all

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00:45:34,760 –> 00:45:38,519
level to ensure the hostages are released, saying specifically that

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00:45:39,079 –> 00:45:42,719
we have witnessed cases in states such as Sokoto, Zamfara,

668
00:45:43,039 –> 00:45:48,239
Katsina and Kelly Ware abducted victims regained freedom following interventions

669
00:45:48,360 –> 00:45:52,599
by individuals such as Shaikh Armored Gumi. We therefore expect

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00:45:52,639 –> 00:45:55,480
equal urgency and commitment in addressing the plight of the

671
00:45:55,679 –> 00:45:59,159
Ngosh victims. No region or group of citizens should be

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00:45:59,199 –> 00:46:04,519
treated with lesser priority. Daudarelia, the spokesperson and media adviser

673
00:46:04,599 –> 00:46:07,280
to the Borno State Governor, in a news release he

674
00:46:07,400 –> 00:46:11,360
issued and made available some hours ago, said that Borno

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00:46:11,519 –> 00:46:16,280
State Governor, Professor Babagana Yumar Azulim has lauded President Bola

676
00:46:16,400 –> 00:46:19,119
Ahmed to Nubu for his role in securing the freedom

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00:46:19,199 –> 00:46:22,599
of four hundred and thirty four residents of Ngosh community

678
00:46:22,960 –> 00:46:25,679
who were abducted over a year ago during a violent

679
00:46:25,840 –> 00:46:29,880
raid on the town. Speaking in Pulkar on Monday, Governor

680
00:46:29,960 –> 00:46:33,320
Zulam confirmed that the latest police comprises three hundred and

681
00:46:33,440 –> 00:46:37,559
fifty seven persons, while approximately eighty two others had regained

682
00:46:37,599 –> 00:46:41,400
their freedom spontaneously in smaller batches over the period since

683
00:46:41,519 –> 00:46:45,880
their abduction. The victims were originally taken from ngosh A

684
00:46:45,960 –> 00:46:49,320
border town, indos A local government area of Borno State,

685
00:46:49,800 –> 00:46:53,719
following an attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents early this year.

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00:46:54,599 –> 00:46:58,760
Zulim particularly praised President Tanubu for his personal intervention and

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commitment towards storing peace, which he said accelerated the negotiation

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and rescue process. I want to express my deepest appreciation

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on behalf of the government and people of Borno State

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and Woza Community, in particular to the President and Commander

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in Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces, Bolah Ahmed Tanubu,

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for all the efforts that he has been making in

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ensuring the return of peace and stability not only to

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Borno’s state, but to the entire country, Zulim stated. Zulim

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also extended commendations to the Nigerian Military, the Department of

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State Services DSS, and all other security agencies involved in

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the operation, acknowledging their professionalism and coordination. I also want

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to use this opportunity to commend the Nigerian Armed Forces,

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the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Department of

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State Security and all other security agencies, including our gallant

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civilian JTF, forest guards vigilantean hunters who have participated immensely

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in ensuring the release of these abducted men, women and children,

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Zulam added. He explained that while three hundred fifty seven

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captives walked free in the latest coordinated effort, other captives

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had been released in phases over the preceding months, bringing

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the total number of freed captives to four hundred and

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thirty four. We are here to felicitate with in Gosh

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community following the release of the abducted women and children

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numbering about four hundred thirty four. What we saw this

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morning is about three hundred and sixty released two days ago,

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but some two to three weeks ago, we also received

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about other persons totaling about four hundred and thirty four,

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Zulim explained. According to the governor, government has released millions

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of naira to rehabilitate the Engsh community. So far the

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work is nearly complete. We are also interfacing with the

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community about their return to Engsh those that are willing

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to return. We are working with the Nigerian military to

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establish institutional arrangements that will insure their safe and dignified return.

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Zulam also directed the distribution of relief materials comprising food

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and non food items to all the released persons as

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part of the immediate intervention. The rescued individuals are currently

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receiving medical and psychological support in a government facility, after

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which they will be reintegrated into their communities. It would

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be recalled that the Nigerian Army, in a press statement

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tippled Operation had in Kai executes unprecedented intelligence led rescue

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Operation Freese three hundred and sixty abductees from Jazz stronghold

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in the Mandara Mountains, had stated that in one of

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the most significant hostage rescue operations conducted in the North

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East theater in recent times, troops of the Joint Task

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Force Northeast Operation Hadden Kai O PHK, comprising special forces

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and troops of Sector IE have successfully rescued three hundred

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sixty abductees from a heavily fortified Jamatu Ali’s Sonna Lidawity

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Walgihad Jazz enclaved deep within the Mandara Mountains area of

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southern Borno State. The operation, which was the culmination of

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weeks of painstaking intelligence preparation, covered reconnaissance, and operational planning

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resulted in the safe recovery of men, women and children

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who had been held in captivity under harsh conditions after

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being abducted from several communities, particularly within the Ngosh axis.

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The successful rescue underscores the growing operational reach, intelligence dominance,

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and tactical superiority of OPHK in denying terrorists freedom of

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action and protecting vulnerable populations across the theatre. The operation

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was initiated following the receipt of credible and corroborated intelligence

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from multiple sources indicating the precise location of the hostages

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and the existence of an elaborate insurgent support network sustaining

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the enclave. OPHK intelligence elements subsequently launched an extensive target

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development process involving the integration of human intelligence, human signals intelligence,

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SIGANT and persistent intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ISR operations conducted

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through unmanned aerial systems and long range reconnaissance patrols. Through

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sustained intelligence collection and analysis, commanders developed a comprehensive understanding

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of the terrain, insurgent disposition, defensive arrangements, movement patterns and

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the condition of the abductees. This intelligence driven approach enabled

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the force to accurately map the objective area, identify vulnerabilities

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within the terrorist network, and significantly reduce risks to the

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hostages during the rescue mission. A decisive breakthrough was achieved

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through the successful penetration of the terrorist network by carefully

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cultivated intelligence assets operating under the supervision of OPHK military

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intelligence personnel. These assets provided timely and actionable intelligence regarding

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the exact locations of the abductees, the disposition of insurgent commanders,

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internal security measures, and planned relocation routes. Simultaneously, Carefully coordinated

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information and psychological operations created uncertainty and mistrust within the

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insurgent ranks, degrading their cohesion and disrupting command and control arrangements.

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The resulting intelligence advantage provided OPHK with unprecedented situational awareness

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and enabled commanders to shape the operational environment well before

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the commencement of the assault phase. Acting on confirmed intelligence,

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OPHK Special Forces and troops of Sector one launched meticulously

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co ordinated multi axis operation designed to isolate the objective area,

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dominate key terrain, and prevent insurgent reinforcement or withdrawal, supported

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by real time i SR feeds. ASSAW forces infiltrated the

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objective area under the cover of darkness, while blocking forces

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established positions along likely escape routes. The operation achieved complete

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tactical surprise, overwhelming the terrorists before an organized response could

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be mounted. Faced with the speed, precision, and overwhelming combat

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power of the advancing troops, several insurgents abandoned their positions

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and fled into surrounding mountainous terrain, while others surrendered. The

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hostages were swiftly secured, medically screened, and evacuated from the

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objective area. Regrettively, two infants succumbed to exhaust occasion by

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the extremely challenging mountainous terrain, and the hardships endured during

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the prolonged captivity. The remaining rescued abductees were successfully evacuated

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to safe locations for medical care and humanitarian support, marking

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a major operational success and a significant setback for the

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TIES terrorist group. The Military High Command has commended the courage, professionalism,

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and exceptional discipline displayed by all personnel involved in the operation.

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The Military High Command noted that the successful rescue of

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three hundred and sixty abductees reflects the effectiveness of intelligence

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led operations, the growing synergy among security stakeholders, and the

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unwavering resolve of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to protect

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innocent citizens and restore lasting peace to affected communities. The

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Military High Command further reassured the public that aggressive follow

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on exploitation and clearance operations are ongoing to neutralize residual

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terrorist elements, dismantle remaining support networks, and prevent future abductions.

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The military stated, assigned and made available by Lieutenant Colonel

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Haruna Sali, the Acting Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force

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Northeast Operation Hadden Kai, President of Borno South View Phillions,

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Sirmila cu Had, in a number of press releases, refuted

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the claim that the three hundred and sixty women and

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children were rescued, saying he had an audio conversation with

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the Boko Haram terrorists on Friday and during the conversation,

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the Boko Haram terrorists agreed to set free the captives,

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with some still held hostage hoping to be released on

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later date.

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Speaker 5: Osasu, Lady, bring in your niece in a mortgagain, Possasua lady,

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bringin you nice in a mortgagis win.