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President Buhari Won’t Allow Repeat Of #EndSARS Protests —— Police Affairs Minister

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3 years ago

November 17, 2020

The Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Dingyadi, on Tuesday, said the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), has promised to do whatever it takes to forestall a repeat of the #EndSARS protests that rocked parts of the country recently.

Dingyadi disclosed this to State House correspondents at the end of a meeting of the National Security Council presided over by the President at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

He further quoted the President as promising more support for the nation’s security agencies to maintain peace.

The minister said, “In his concluding remarks, Mr. President thanked members for the efforts they are making in maintains peace and assured members that he will do whatever it takes to support security agencies in providing peace in the country.

“Mr President assured Nigerians that he will do whatever it takes to ensure that a repeat of ENDSARS protests does not occur in Nigeria again.

“Mr President reassured all that all stakeholders will be involved in the process of maintaining peace in the country, particularly the youth, community leaders, traditional rulers, politicians, public servants, religious leaders, etc.

“The Federal Government will continue to maintain its bureaucratic, humane, and just postures in handling security matters in the country.”

When asked if the President’s promise not to allow a repeat of EndSARS protests means his regime will be clamping down on prospective protesters, the minister replied, “What we are saying is that government will continue to dialogue, it will continue to listen and will continue to carry all stakeholders along in ensuring that there is no repeat of what happened that led to the destruction of a lot of properties, public and private, individuals in this country.”

Dingyadi said the meeting which was convened to brief the President on the security situation in the country, noted with concern the increasing cases of armed banditry particularly in the North West and North-East.

He said the meeting agreed that security agencies should be more proactive in dealing with the situation in a more decisive manner.

“The meeting noted the need to pay greater attention to the police in the discharge of its functions to maintain peace in the country, in the areas of equipment and modern technology.

“The meeting thanked the President for the concern which he has shown in repositioning the police to perform more effectively,” he added.

Although the minister said security agencies have targets and timelines to deliver, he did not disclose the details of the target and the timeline.

He also claimed that bandits have already been degraded, adding that they are only engaging on “hit-and-run kind of tactics.”

He also said there was no truth in the report that policemen have abandoned the Abuja-Kaduna Road.

While saying that policemen and soldiers are embarking on joint patrol of the road, the minister agreed that efforts must be intensified to make the road safe for travelers.

Dingyadi also said he reported to the council that policemen have returned to their duty posts after their withdrawal in the wake of the protests.

He however admitted that policemen cannot be everywhere at the same time.

Vice-President Yemi Osinabjo, relevant ministers, and all heads of the nation’s security agencies attended the meeting with Buhari.

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Yahaya Bello: We’ll Arrest Anyone Obstructing Our Operations — EFCC

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25 mins ago

April 18, 2024

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After the incident at the residence of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello, which delayed his scheduled arrest, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) issued a warning, stating that the organisation would not put up with any obstructions to its nationwide operations.

The EFCC declared that anyone caught doing so will be prosecuted as required by law, stating that it is illegal to prevent Commission officers from performing their legitimate tasks.

In a statement released on Wednesday and made available to newsmen by its Head, Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, the anti-graft agency stressed that anyone caught risk jail term.

According to the statement, “Section 38(2)(a(b) of the EFCC Establishment Act makes it an offence to prevent officers of the Commission from carrying out their lawful duties. Culprits risk a jail term of not less than five years.

“This warning becomes necessary against the background of the increasing tendency by persons and groups under investigation by the Commission to take the laws into their hands by recruiting thugs to obstruct lawful operations of the EFCC.

“On several occasions, operatives of the Commission have had to exercise utmost restraint in the face of such provocation to avoid a breakdown of law and order. Regrettably, such disposition is being construed as a sign of weakness.

“The Commission, therefore, warns that it will henceforth not tolerate any attempt by any person or organisation to obstruct its operation as such will be met with appropriate punitive actions”.

This came hours after the planned arrest of Bello from his home was truncated by the Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo, who stormed his predecessor’s home and whisked him away to avert arrest.

The act forced the anti-graft agency to withdraw its officials who had being laying siege at the home of the former governor, in order to arrest him.

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BREAKING: Kogi Governor Usman Ododo Visits Yahaya Bello Amidst EFCC Siege

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17 hours ago

April 17, 2024

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Usman Ododo, the executive governor of Kogi State, has visited the embattled former governor of the state, Yahaya Bello, amidst a heavy security siege on the Yaya’s Abuja mansion.

It was gathered that Ododo arrived at Bello’s residence at about 2:30 pm Wednesday, alongside several security operatives and youth supporters protesting against the siege to the former governor’s home.

It was further gathered that there is a heavy presence of armed operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), policemen, operatives of the Department of State Security (DSS), Counter Terrorism Unit, and Yahaya Bello’s private security team at the scene.

EFCC operatives had on Wednesday morning stormed Bello’s Abuja home located in Wuse Zone 4, Federal Capital Territory.

Photographs making rounds on the internet show some armed EFCC personnel laying siege to the ex-governor’s home on Benghazi Street, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja.

Recall that the EFCC had earlier dragged Yahaya Bello, his nephew Ali, one Dauda Sulaiman, and Abdulsalam Hudu before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja, in an amended charge in March 2024 over an alleged N84bn money laundering.

Reacting to the development, the ex-governor’s media office, in a statement, condemned the operatives’ actions while urging President Bola Tinubu to caution the EFCC.

According to the statement, the presence of the operatives in Bello’s residence negated the order of injunction granted on February 9, 2024, by the High Court of Justice, Lokoja Division, in Suit No. HCL/68M/2024 between Yahaya Bello v. EFCC, restraining the commission either by itself or its agents from harassing, arresting, detaining, or prosecuting him, pending the hearing and determination of the substantive fundamental rights enforcement action.

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BREAKING: EFCC Operatives Lay Siege To Yahaya Bello’s Abuja Mansion [PHOTOS]

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20 hours ago

April 17, 2024

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Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have laid siege to the Abuja residence of Kogi State’s former Governor, Yahaya Bello.

It was gathered that the EFCC officials barricaded the former governor’s residence since 9am on Wednesday.

The purpose of the operation by the anti-graft operatives was unknown as of press time as efforts to speak with them proved abortive.

Some supporters of the former governor were seen in front of the house.

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