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SSS Claims IPOB Killed 200+ Security Forces In South East
State Security Service, SSS, witness on Wednesday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that between 170 and 200 security agents have died due to the activities of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in the South Eastern Nigeria.
The witness, simply identified as DDD for security reasons, disclosed this before Justice James Omotosho in continuation of his testimony in the ongoing terrorism trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the IPOB.
The DDD was led in evidence by the Federal Government’s lawyer, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN.
DDD, who is the 4th prosecution witness (PW-4), said the activities of IPOB and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, had led to the death of many security personnel in the region.
He restated that the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, did not issue license to Kanu to import the radio transmitter he allegedly smuggled into the country to operate Radio Biafra.
He said shortly after he and members of his team recovered the transmitter from a premises in Ubuluisiuzor, Anambra, and brought it to Abuja, the SSS wrote the NBC to inspect it.
The witness told the court that on Nov. 9, 2015, the NBC sent an engineer, who inspected the transmitter and wrote a report.
Mr Awomolo then tendered a certified true copy of the provisional assessment of radio transmitter report submitted by the NBC.
DDD was asked to read a portion of the report, which he did.
He said the report indicated that the transmitter was a German made and that it was indeed a radio transmitter made for use on FM frequency.
The witness said the report also stated that such transmitter could only be procured and installed after being issued a licence and that the NBC had not licensed Radio Biafra to broadcast in Nigeria.
The PW-4 added that investigation by his team revealed that for one to operate a radio station in the country, one must apply to a regulator, who would issue a licence after due clearance by relevant security agencies.
“In this case, there was no application from the defendant. He brought in the transmitter illegally without approval,” he said.
He also said investigation was confirmed that the defendant was the owner of the transmitter, which he kept in the premises of one Benjamin Madubugu.
The witness said Kanu later came into the country and inspected the transmitter and made a video to satisfy members of the IPOB, who contributed money for the purchase of the transmitter.
He also read from some publications of the Vanguard newspaper, where it was reported that an arrested commander of ESN confessed to the activities of his group.
The witness said the ESN member, who he identified as Uzuoma Benjamin, aka Onye Army, spoke about how he was recruited and how they allegedly received directives from the defendant.
He allege that the defendant directed them to kill security agents and ensure that a deceased member of the group, Ikonso, was buried with 2000 human heads.
The witness also read where the said Onye Army claimed that he and other members of his group used the heads of 10 girls to prepare charms for their protection.
He said investigation revealed that the invasion of Owerri prison by IPOB members was directed by Kanu in one of his broadcast for his followers to attack and kill security operatives of the Federal Government of Nigeria.
DDD said further investigation revealed that the defendant, in his broadcast directed that Ikonso should be buried with 2000 heads, but that only 30 were gotten.
He said when the SSS requested from the police to access Onye Army, the police claimed he had escaped from custody.
He said during one of SSS’ agents’ raid of ESN members’ hideout, “we saw some ESN members, about seven, with human heads and some eating human flesh, which they said was for spiritual fortification.
“We could not find Onye Army. The police said he had escaped from custody.”
He said there were records about the number of security agents allegedly killed in the South East and that the number stood between 170 and 200.
The witness who said two SSS officials, including his driver, were among the victims, said it cut across all security agencies.
On how the ESN members operate, the witness said they are combatants, who carry arms and attacked homes of prominent individuals and traditional rulers in the region.
He said because they lacked sufficient operational tools, they sometimes set up roadblocks during which they hijack vehicles for their operation.
The witness identified some public property which he said IPOB and ESN members attacked and destroyed in the South East, including police stations.
He also gave details of how the late Ahmed Gulak, the former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, was killed on May 30, 2021 in Owerri, Imo.
On how Gulak died, the witness said he was among the first responders to the scene where the late chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was killed and his corpse recovered.
He said on May 30, 2021, there was a total breakdown of law and order, as a result of the stay-at-home order declared by the defendant, through one of his broadcasts.
The witness said later that day, one of his officers informed him that a prominent politician was killed around Obiagwu and that when they got to the spot, they saw what happened.
He said the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in the area told him that Gulak was in a hired cab when he was killed by IPOB some members.
The PW-4 said the driver told him that they were heading to the airport from Owerri town, when they saw a check point mounted by men of the Nigerian Air Force who were preventing people from accessing the airport, but decided to take another route where they ran into a check point by IPOB members.
He added that the driver further said the IPOB members ordered the three of them in the car to disembark, and demanded to know their tribes.
He said the driver told him he introduced himself as an Igbo person and that Gulak also said he was an Igbo man.
But that while he (the driver) could speak the Igbo language when they were asked to speak in Igbo, Gulak could not, following which they asked him to remove his cap and saw a Muslim prayer marked on his forehead.
The witness said the driver added that upon seeing the prayer marked, one of the IPOB members said “he is one of them,” following which they shot and killed him.
The SSS official, who said he served In Imo between 2019 and 2023, told the court that the deceased’s corpse was evacuated from the spot where he was killed in the witness’ car.
When he was being cross examined by defence lawyer, Onyechi Ikpeazu, SAN, the witness said there was no record of the importation of the transmitter said to have been smuggled in to the country by Kanu.
He said he could not say when the transmitter was brought into the country, but that he was among those who located where it was kept in Anambra and brought it to the DSS headquarters in Abuja.
On how they were able to locate the transmitter, the witness said his team used some equipment to analyse a video (showing Kanu inspecting the transmitter) to ascertain the location of the transmitter in Anambra.
He said he did not come across the names Benka Clearing and Forwarding and Chief Isaac Maduka in the course of investigation.
He also said he was not aware that Benka cleared the transmitter, as claimed by Ikpeazu.
When asked if he was aware that Radio Biafra was registered in London and broadcast from there, the witness said when Kanu was arrested in Lagos in 2016, he was arrested with his broadcast equipments.
He said he was not present when the defendant was arrested in Lagos and that all he said about his arrest in Lagos was what were relayed to him.
The witness said the two guns found were not recovered in the container in which the transmitter was kept, but under the mattress of Benjamin Madubugu, who lived in the premises.
The PW-4 said that Madubugu was later charged with unlawful possession of firearms.
The witness said the container was brought into the country by one Igwe Anyiba, who was later found to be living outside the country.
He said he was not aware that the Imo Government issued a statement to the effect that Gulak’s killing was political.
After DDD concluded his evidence, Justice Omotosho discharged him from the witness box and adjourned until June 19 for continuation of trial.
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The Vice Chancellor of Atiba University, Oyo, Professor Sunday Okeniyi, has enjoined the newly employed staff of the institution to develop the spirit of teamwork, respect, and discipline, which are the hallmarks of every successful institution.
Okeniyi disclosed this during the orientation programme for the newly employed staff of the institution.
While welcoming the newly employed staff, he also congratulated them on their successful appointment into the fast-rising institution. “Your joining us today is not by chance, but by merit, commitment, and the will of God. Atiba University is a citadel of learning and character formation, envisioned to nurture and produce men and women of excellence, integrity, and service. By becoming part of this family, you are now co-builders of this noble vision.”
The V-C said the orientation programme was a deliberate initiative of the management to formally integrate the new staff into the University system. “It is designed to give you a clear understanding of our mission, vision, core values, rules, and operational culture. Our goal is not just for you to work here, but for you to thrive, contribute meaningfully, and leave an indelible mark on the growth and transformation of this University.”
He explained that the university places a premium on academic excellence, innovative research, moral uprightness, and community development. These values define the identity and are the standards the staff must all uphold in their respective assignments—whether as academic staff shaping young minds or as non-teaching staff providing essential support services that make our work possible.
While admitting much needed to be done, Okeniyi said the institution has recorded remarkable progress within a short time. “The future we envision—a future of global competitiveness, leadership in innovation and knowledge, and impact within and beyond Nigeria—requires the collective commitment of every member of staff. That includes you. Your dedication, creativity, and professionalism are needed to propel us forward,” he said.
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This Is War, Kill Every Single One Of Them – Fani-Kayode Blows Hot Over Zamfara Mosque Massacre
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has condemned the gruesome murder of five worshippers during an early morning prayer in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
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Speaking via his 𝕏 account, he insisted that the killers should be wiped out, adding that there should be no room for discussions or negotiations.
Fani-Kayode asserted that the killers are terrorists not bandits and described their actions as an act of war.
He wrote: “These are not bandits. Pls stop calling them bandits. They are bloodthirsty killers and terrorists and every single one of them should be wiped off the face of the earth.
“If our people cannot worship God in peace then we have nothing. No negotiation, no discussion, no ransom payments, no rehabilitation.
“This is WAR. Kill every single one of them, wipe out their blood line and decimate their communities and abodes. There is no place on earth for those that slaughter innocent civilians.”
Meanwhile, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has accused Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of failing to address the escalating banditry crisis in the state.
Naija News reports that a deadly attack occurred on Sunday in Oke-Ode, Ifelodun Local Government Area, which left several residents and vigilante members dead.
Speaking via a statement on Monday, the Publicity Secretary of the party, Olusegun Olusola Adewara, described the massacre as “a despicable and senseless act.”
He blamed the governor for the insecurity situation in the state, noting that it is a monumental leadership failure.
Adewara said, “The gruesome videos of the casualties circulating online make it look like Kwara is now at war. Under AbdulRahman’s watch, terror is reigning, kidnappers are taking over rural villages, and nowhere is safe again.”
The opposition party faulted AbdulRazaq’s alleged silence and absence from the affected community, insisting that a responsible leader should have personally visited Oke-Ode to commiserate with victims’ families and give assurances of decisive action.
It further accused the governor of neglecting local vigilantes and security personnel “battling criminals in the bush,” while diverting funds to “footballers and entertainers outside the state.”
The PDP’s criticism comes amid rising concern in Kwara North, where repeated bandit attacks have forced residents to abandon farms, schools, and businesses.
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Nigeria @65: Atiku Knocks Tinubu’s Government In Strongly-Worded Independence Day Message; Details Emerge
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has praised Nigerians for what he described as “uncommon patience, endurance, and resilience despite living under suffocating socio-economic and security conditions”
In his Independence Day message to Nigerians, the opposition leader alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) administration had abandoned Nigerians to their fate
Atiku lamented that Nigerians were enduring pains from “raging insecurity, rising food scarcity, mass unemployment, and a dangerous climate of hopelessness all “compounded by the insensitivity of the APC-led administration
In an Independence Day message released by his media office, obtained by Legit.ng, Atiku lamented that Nigerians are enduring excruciating pains from raging insecurity, rising food scarcity, mass unemployment, and a dangerous climate of hopelessness.
The presidential hopeful accused the Tinubu administration of being insensitive to the plight of Nigerians.
Atiku declared: “It is tragic that in a country blessed with immense human and material resources, millions of our people have been reduced to refugees and beggars in their fatherland. Every responsible government holds the welfare and security of its citizens as supreme. But what we have today is an administration that has abandoned its people. Hunger is killing Nigerians, bandits are massacring communities, yet President Tinubu and his cabinet stand by, unmoved and uncaring.”
Furthermore, Atiku called on citizens not to lose faith, reminding Nigerians that the 2027 election provides a clear opportunity to reject bad leadership and reclaim the promise of a better tomorrow.
He said: “The beauty of democracy lies in the power of the ballot. Oppressed and battered as our people may feel today, they will have the chance to sweep away this inept government at the next polls. That is the power no cabal can take away from the people.”
At 65, Atiku noted, Nigeria remains “a giant moving painfully slow on feet of clay”.
The 78-year-old blamed Nigeria’s condition on “a direct result of decades of poor leadership and wasteful governance.”
He bemoaned: “Yet, he urged Nigerians to keep hope alive, insisting that with the right leadership, the country can still rise from the ashes of failed governance to reclaim its rightful place among the comity of nations.”
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