by admin | Apr 2, 2025 | crime, government, news, politics, politics and law
Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week.
As stated by Governor Monday Okpehbolo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, the suspects were apprehended by agents of the Department for State Security (DSS) in Uromi, based on reliable information.
He pointed out that agents from different security organizations were searching for additional crucial suspects linked to the regrettable events.
He stated, “Agents from the Department of State Security have detained two main suspects implicated in the murder of 16 individuals of northern Nigerian origin in Uromi within the Esan North East Local Government area earlier this week.”
The individuals under suspicion were apprehended by agents from the DSS in Uromi, based on reliable information. Various security agency personnel are currently searching for additional key figures implicated in these regrettable events.
The most recent update indicates that both primary suspects detained by the DSS officers have been moved to Abuja, which serves as the country’s capital, for additional questioning and potential legal proceedings under the oversight of the pertinent agencies, according to information obtained by The PUNC.
A source informed PUNCH that the 14 individuals apprehended for their alleged involvement in the murders have been moved to the Force headquarters as investigations into the case remain ongoing.
He pointed out that moving the suspects to Abuja was done according to the instructions issued by the Inspector-General of Police.
I can assure you that the suspects have been transported to Abuja as instructed by the IGP, and investigations regarding the case are continuing.
Itua also mentioned that he couldn’t verify whether the compensation pledged to the victim’s family would be monetary.
However, he stated that both the Edo and Kano state administrations are collaborating to develop an appropriate compensation plan for the families of the victims.
As you know, Governor Okpehbolo had meetings with the Kano State Government and visited the families of the 16 individuals who were killed; during these visits, he pledged to provide compensation.
I can’t specify the exact nature of the compensation, but both state governments are discussing measures to guarantee that the families of the victims receive appropriate restitution.
A person from Uromi, identifying himself only as Michael, stated that people living in the region where these murders occurred were abandoning their villages out of fear they might be detained.
He mentioned that women crowded the Ojuromi at the Uromi palace to demonstrate against the random arrests occurring in Uromi after the killing of 16 travelers.
He stated, “Currently, individuals are vacating the premises where the killings occurred due to concerns about potential arrest by law enforcement officers tasked with apprehending all those responsible.”
I think the demonstration held by the women on Monday is related to the random arrests of locals carried out by law enforcement agencies.
In the meantime, the Edo State branch of the All Progressives Congress has alleged that several key opposing political parties are plotting to create a crisis within the state with the aim of making it unmanageable.
Jarret Tenebe, who is the chairman of the APC in the state, mentioned this at a press briefing held on Tuesday in Abuja.
“We have learned that the leaders of several prominent opposing political parties within our state, together with two additional groups, have concocted an irresponsible and perilous scheme aimed at provoking unrest and making Edo unmanageable,” he stated.
Tenebe claimed that the intention of those involved in the conspiracy was to compel President Bola Tinubu to impose an emergency situation in the state.
Their malevolent aim is evident: they wish to compel President Bola Tinubu into declaring an emergency situation in Edo, as they lack faith in attaining success before the Edo Election Petition Tribunal.
The Nigerian news agency has reported that the tribunal plans to announce its decision on Wednesday regarding the petition submitted by the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, challenging the results of the gubernatorial elections held on September 21, 2024, within the state.
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by admin | Apr 2, 2025 | crime, culture, korean, military, politics
The opening of a museum honoring Yun Bong-gil, who was put to death in 1932, has been delayed following objections from conservative factions.
The inauguration of a memorial museum in Kanazawa,
Japan
A dedication event honoring a Korean nationalist was suddenly canceled due to intense objections from right-wing organizations, highlighting the persistent tensions surrounding Japan’s historical colonization.
The three-story Yun Bong-gil Memorial Information Center was set to be inaugurated near Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday. However, the opening was delayed following protests from Japanese ultra-nationalist groups who gathered in the vicinity.
Yun Bong-gil gained recognition for executing a bombing assault against Japanese government representatives in Shanghai during 1932.
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To prevent possible unrest at the museum, law enforcement set up barriers and kept a watchful eye. Approximately 70 cars drove around the area for about three hours, waving Japanese imperial flags and playing aggressive tunes, as reported by the Sankei newspaper.
Earlier, a group of Japanese nationalists tried to prevent the museum from opening by seeking legal recourse, however, their case was rejected in court.
The organization Mindan, which oversees the museum, has faced previous attacks, such as an incident on March 2 where a member of a nationalist group drove a car into the local office of the South Korean community association in Kanazawa.
According to local news outlets, the vehicle featured the emblem of an extreme-right organization along with a rising sun flag. The motorist, identified as Kenji Goto, was apprehended on site and admitted to deliberately aiming for the structure.
Kim Gwang-man, the South Korean head of the museum initiative, informed Yonhap that the center’s opening date remained uncertain. He stated, “Setting another date might just invite criticism from right-wing groups.”
In South Korea, Yun is honored as a national icon, respected for giving up his life to aid in the liberation of the Korean peninsula from Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945). Advocates of the museum argue that it seeks to pay tribute to Yun’s heritage and teach upcoming generations about his significant contribution to the Korean independence struggle.
Yun, who was born in June 1908, relocated to Shanghai in 1931 with the resolve to combat Japanese oppression.
The explosion he orchestrated at Hongkou Park in 1932 was aimed at an event honoring Emperor Showa’s birth anniversary. This act led to the fatalities of notable Japanese figures Teiji Kawabata and General Yoshinori Shirakawa, along with numerous casualties among those present.
After a second bomb failed to explode, Yun was captured and subsequently executed by firing squad at the age of merely 24. Years later, his remains were disinterred and reburied in Seoul, and in 1962, he was posthumously granted the Republic of Korea Cordon, which stands as the country’s supreme accolade.
This individual detonated an explosive device in a crowded park in Shanghai, resulting in the deaths of two Japanese nationals and injuries to numerous others.
Ken Kato, the conservative Japanese businessman
Ken Kato, a conservative businessman from Tokyo, criticized the museum’s inauguration, calling it “highly provocative.”
He stated that this individual triggered an explosion within a public park in Shanghai, resulting in the deaths of two Japanese nationals, numerous injuries, and endangering the safety of several bystanders.
Kato emphasized the importance of recognizing the sentiments of the Japanese people, stating, “Imagine the reaction if a Japanese organization proposed opening a museum in Seoul aimed at portraying the period under Japanese rule as beneficial for the Korean Peninsula.”
News about the museum’s interrupted opening has sparked furious reactions in South Korea, with remarks on the Hankyoreh newspaper’s online platform urging for unity and posing the question, “Who will speak up for Korea?”
Emotions are also strongly charged in Japan, as evidenced by a posting on the Yahoo Japan news site stating: “If you attempt to honor individuals responsible for terroristic acts, naturally, protests will ensue.”
As stated elsewhere, honor Yun Bong-gil in Korea,” one message said. “Commemorating him in Japan would be considered harassment. If Japan attempted something like this in Korea, they would protest vehemently.
Mindan was approached for comments about the demonstrations opposing the museum.
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by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | crime, immigration, politics, politics and government, politics and law
Government attorneys contend that even with the error, U.S. courts lack the authority to facilitate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Donald Trump’s strict immigration policies came under renewed examination on Tuesday when authorities acknowledged that a “clerical mistake” during the hasty deportation procedures led to the wrongful transfer of an individual to a well-known detention facility in El Salvador.
The Trump administration promotes its extensive initiative against immigrants – a major campaign pledge – as an effort to target gang members and other violent offenders.
However, numerous assertions that several people with tenuous or no links to organized crime have been swiftly expelled have sparked outrage among human rights organizations, Democrats, and even certain Trump supporters, such as the prominent podcaster Joe Rogan.
A man from El Salvador resided in the U.S. state of Maryland under protected legal standing until he was transported to El Salvador along with several hundred other individuals accused of being gang members in mid-March, according to a court document released on Monday.
The aircraft arrived shortly following Trump’s invocation of a seldom-used wartime measure, the Alien Enemies Act of 1798, even though a judge had instructed to stop these deportations.
In 2019, Kilmar Abrego Garcia faced accusations of being part of a gang; however, he wasn’t found guilty of any offenses. A judge had earlier ruled against his deportation, fearing potential harm to him in El Salvador.
In the court documents submitted on Monday, attorneys for the government acknowledged that he was sent back due to an “administrative mistake,” yet they contended that U.S. courts currently lack the authority to ensure his liberation.
When pressed on the topic on Tuesday, the White House stood firm, asserting that undisclosed evidence indicated Abrego Garcia was actually a key figure in the vicious MS-13 gang.
The Salvadoran group along with others like Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua has been labeled as “foreign terrorist organizations” under President Trump’s administration.
“The United States of America no longer offers legal protection to foreign terrorists, and President has both the executive authority and power to remove these reprehensible individuals from our communities,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt at a briefing.
A distinct instance of a gay barber who was deported has drawn attention from U.S. media outlets, and attorneys representing multiple individuals facing deportation claim that their clients were singled out solely due to their tattoos.
Rogan, who supported Trump during the 2024 election, stated on Saturday that it was “horrible” that individuals not involved in criminal activities might get caught up in the efforts to remove gang members from the country.
“The fear arises as even non-criminals are being apprehended, deported, and end up in El Salvador prisons,” stated the comedian and mixed martial arts analyst.
Let’s remove the gang members. Everyone is on board with this. However, we shouldn’t include innocent gay hairdressers with these groups.
The US Vice-President, J.D. Vance, addressed the topic on social media on Tuesday, subsequently making several corrections after noticing inaccuracies in his initial postings.
Initially referring to Abrego Garcia as a “convicted MS-13 gang member,” he subsequently stated that an immigration judge had “concluded” he was part of MS-13, adding that “any ‘due process’ he was owed, he got.”
The activation of the ancient AlienEnemiesAct has ignited intense discussions among legal experts regarding immigrants’ entitlement to fair procedures and the degree to which courts can scrutinize decisions made by government officials.
On Friday, the Trump administration requested the Supreme Court to reverse the federal judge’s suspension of deportations carried out under that specific authority.
Stephen Miller, Trump’s deputy chief of staff and a strong adversary of unlawful immigration, has consistently criticized the judge’s moves as a danger to democratic principles.
“A kind reminder: if you have unlawfully entered our nation, the sole ‘procedure’ you’re entitled to is deportation,” he stated on social media Tuesday.
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by admin | Apr 1, 2025 | crime, criminal justice, criminal prosecution, hungary, politics and law
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ignoring an arrest warrant during his trip to Budapest. The International Criminal Court has few ways to react.
As one of the 125 member states of the International Criminal Court, Hungary has a legal responsibility to detain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives in Budapest and immediately send him to The Hague as per the ICC’s assertion that he is accused of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the conflict in Gaza.
Instead, what’s occurring is that Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is welcoming the Israeli leader with open arms through a grandiose four-day visit filled with opulent displays of unity.
In November 2024, when arrest warrants were issued for Netanyahu and Israel’s ex-defense minister, Yoav Gallant, Orban described the ICC as “audacious, manipulative, and utterly unacceptable.” He vowed that should Netanyahu ever visit Hungary, he would ensure both his liberty and security.
ICC’s limited response
In contrast to national courts, which utilize their domestic law enforcement agencies for enforcing arrest warrants, international courts depend on the judicial systems of their member states to apprehend and hand over suspects; the ICC lacks its own police force.
If a nation does not apprehend an accused individual, the ICC judges may start what is known as a non-compliance procedure. This process could lead to a referral to either the ICC’s Assembly of States Parties (ASP) or the United Nations Security Council.
Despite referral instances, the ASP has limited ability to enforce significant penalties against nations that fail to meet their commitments.
“There are not significant real-world repercussions for failing to comply,” said Mathias Holvoet, who lectures in international criminal law at the University of Amsterdam, speaking to SANGGRALOKA.
He anticipates that the ICC will initiate this process, though his expectations of its potential outcomes remain modest.
The ICC is often depicted as a giant lacking limbs—it genuinely struggles to enforce those arrest warrants. The impetus for action rests with the state’s political determination.
The Israeli leader is additionally encouraged by his support at the White House, with U.S. President Donald Trump being an ally.
issued an executive order
In February, sanctions were imposed on the ICC and its Chief Prosecutor, Karim Khan, specifically in reaction to their involvement with the Netanyahu case.
‘Illiberal ideological allies’
According to certain analysts, the reception offered by Hungary is exactly what Netanyahu aims to use in order to reduce the court’s reliability.
“He aims to visit numerous countries to demonstrate that the ICC is merely a paper tiger and incapable of enforcing the arrest warrant against him,” explains Holvoet from the University of Amsterdam.
Some think this journey also advances Netanyahu’s domestic political objectives.
Daniel Hegedus, an expert on Hungary and regional director for the German Marshall Fund, stated, “He has shown that the arrest isn’t as crucial as several figures within his internal opposition suggest.” He added, “This trip highlights his connections, sway, and capacity for political action.”
Hegebus noted that Orban is providing a platform for his longstanding illiberal ideological partner, which aligns closely with the fresh policy stance coming out of Washington.
Jurisdiction friction
The ICC is a UN-backed court established as the last resort for prosecuting the world’s worst crimes, including genocide. Notably, China, Russia, and the United States are also members.
Israel is not part of the ICC and insists that the court does not have the authority to charge any of its citizens.
In 2015, the Palestinian territories became members of the court, which led ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan to believe he had the authority to seek this action.
Netanyahu warrant
in May 2024.
The evidence presented by the ICC against Netanyahu relates to his supposed role in employing hunger as a tactic of combat, committing murders, engaging in persecution, and carrying out other cruel actions during the conflict in Gaza.
A number of country heads have asserted diplomatic immunity during their travels even though they had outstanding arrest warrants from global tribunals.
In January,
Poland
stated that it would allow Netanyahu to tour Holocaust memorials even with the ICC warrant in place, and in March, Germany’s chancellor candidate
Friedrich Merz
extend an invitation to their Israeli peer to tour Berlin.
Legal scholars still argue about whether head-of-state immunity holds more weight than charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Netanyahu’s visit carries some potential dangers.
Specialists think Netanyahu is still risking his liberty by traveling to a nation that is part of the ICC.
As Holvoet pointed out, ‘One can’t predict how a particular judge in a specific city might act.’
NGOs often submit petitions to Hungarian courts with the aim of pressuring for his arrest. As Holvoet pointed out, “While the danger might not be substantial, it does persist.”
Israeli authorities have acknowledged that during Netanyahu’s travel to the United States in February, his aircraft had to follow a more extended path over American military installations to avoid landing in a nation that honors ICC arrest warrants.
Daniel Hegedus, however, thinks that the likelihood of Netanyahu being detained in Hungary is virtually nonexistent.
Hungary is not considered a fully democratic nation, and it’s clear that the rule of law has been significantly influenced,” he stated. “I strongly question whether any law enforcement agencies in Hungary would adhere to judicial decisions rather than following directives from the government.”
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by admin | Mar 31, 2025 | crime, local news, police reports, politics, politics and law
The opposition group within the House of Representatives has strongly criticized the arbitrary murders of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, and urged the appropriate government bodies to secure justice for those who were killed.
The individuals, en route from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Eid-el-Fitr festivities, were wrongly identified as kidnappers because of the conventional hunting equipment they possessed and were consequently attacked by an angry mob.
In a joint statement signed by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda on behalf of the caucus on Monday, the legislators stated, “We were struck with profound shock and sorrow upon learning about the brutal killing of approximately 16 Nigerians, mostly Northerners, at the hands of a group of lawless anarchists in Edo State over the past few days.”
We view these merciless murders of unarmed Nigerian citizens occurring anywhere within the nation at the hands of unruly groups as deeply condemnable. If left unchecked by the appropriate federal authorities, such incidents might jeopardize the nation’s stability and cohesion.
Therefore, we, the Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives, strongly denounce this brutal assault on the northerners, resulting in their horrific fatalities.
We urge all Nigerians to refrain from engaging in such violent assaults against one another and instead consistently seek assistance from legal authorities when they encounter any issues of importance.
“We are a country governed by the rule of law, and our law enforcement agencies are consistently ready to collaborate with all Nigerians to address their worries,” the statement said.
In light of the serious event that has already stirred strong emotions across various regions of the nation, the legislators urged Tinubu to instruct the security forces to probe this issue and ensure that everyone implicated in the murders faces justice, thereby preventing such occurrences from happening again.
Furthermore, appropriate reimbursement must be provided to the impacted households.
We urge all Nigerians to stay calm, maintain peace, and adhere to the rule of law, allowing both federal and state governments to investigate this issue thoroughly for the sake of justice.
“We extend our heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims, and reassure both them and all Nigerians that we, the members of the Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives, will stay perpetually watchful until justice is served,” the statement concluded.
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by admin | Mar 31, 2025 | crime, crimes, criminal justice, criminal law, criminal prosecution
A Nigerian man believed to be a runaway, Ehis Akhimie, was handed over from the UK to the US to confront accusations associated with organized criminal activities. This includes participating in an international scam specifically aimed at defrauding senior citizens within the country.
The U.S. Department of Justice verified his extradition in an emailed statement to our correspondent on Friday.
The document indicated that the suspect’s extradition was achieved through comprehensive collaboration and coordination between the Department of Justice and various law enforcement entities spanning several nations.
The report indicates that the collaborative initiative included participation from law enforcement organizations based in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mexico, Spain, and the UK.
Due to this partnership, the Nigerian scammer was handed over by authorities in the UK along with multiple other individuals facing charges such as homicide, pediatric sexual abuse, running the MS-13 gang, human trafficking, narcotics distribution linked to Colombia, digital crimes tied to Russia, and visa application fraud.
“The relentless efforts of the Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs alongside their international counterparts led to the successful extradition of fugitives accused of serious offenses in the U.S.,” stated Matthew R. Galeotti, who heads the Justice Department’s Criminal Division.
“The Justice Department will actively target and prosecute transnational criminals within the United States, ensuring they face accountability for the deaths and acts of violence they have perpetrated both domestically and overseas,” stated Galeotti.
The suspected 41-year-old Nigerian fraudster was extradited from the UK to the Southern District of Florida, where he faced charges for allegedly participating in a transnational criminal organisation that ran an inheritance fraud scheme targeting elderly consumers in the U.S.
Part of the report stated, “The Justice Department’s Office of International Affairs offered considerable support in facilitating the arrest and extradition of the defendants, working alongside the U.S. Marshals Service.”
The Justice Department expresses gratitude and recognizes the crucial contribution of its law enforcement collaborators in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Israel, the Kyrgyz Republic, Mexico, Spain, and the United Kingdom in facilitating these extraditions.
According to PUNCH Metro, Nigerian siblings Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, who orchestrated a sextortion scheme against a 17-year-old, received prison terms of 17 years and six months each in the United States back in September.
The brothers from Lagos who were found guilty reportedly tricked Jordan DeMay into sending explicit photos by posing as a female of his age, before extorting him.
The alleged victim apparently took his own life within six hours of beginning communication with them on Instagram.
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