BREAKING: DSS Arrests #Endbadgovernance Protest Leader In Abuja

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August 5, 2024

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BREAKING: DSS Arrests #Endbadgovernance Protest Leader In Abuja—-Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Micheal Lenin, one of the leaders of the ongoing Endbadgovernance protests in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Lenin, who is the National Coordinator of the Youth Rights Campaign, was detained around 2 am on Monday at his residence in the Apo area of the FCT.

Damilare Adenola, the Director of Mobilisation for the Take It Back Movement, informed our correspondent about the raid, alleging that the DSS assaulted Lenin during the arrest. Adenola stated, “Lenin has been arrested by the DSS. He was picked up during a raid on his house around 2 am. He was arrested and tortured in the presence of his family. We are demanding his immediate and unconditional release.”

As of now, the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, has not responded to inquiries about Lenin’s arrest.

Lenin had recently criticised President Bola Tinubu’s national broadcast regarding the ongoing protests. At a press briefing, Lenin expressed disappointment with the President’s speech, stating that it showed a disconnect from the realities faced by Nigerians. He remarked, “We wish to express our sadness and deep disappointment at the latest broadcast by President Tinubu, which is his first address to the nation on the #EndBadGovernance protests after over three weeks since Nigerians started mobilising to take to the streets and after scores of dead protesters and assaulted journalists from the first three days of the protests.”

He further criticised the President for justifying state violence against protesters and journalists and for dismissing the demands of the protesters. “This, plus the failed attempt to co-opt the progressive and radical language of the protests, only shows how much President Tinubu is out of touch with the masses,” Lenin added.

Despite his arrest, Lenin had called for continued protests, urging Nigerians to come out in large numbers on Monday. He emphasised that the government’s tactics of violence and propaganda had failed to suppress the movement. “The violence and repressions are just attempts to silence and control us, and the propaganda cannot sway or fool us,” he stated.

The arrest of Lenin and the ongoing protests underscore the escalating tensions between the government and citizens demanding better governance and economic conditions.

(Punch)

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BREAKING: Notorious Interstate Kidnapper, Mohammed Bello Dandolo Arrested In Kwara State

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December 13, 2024

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BREAKING: Notorious Interstate Kidnapper, Mohammed Bello Dandolo Arrested In Kwara State—-The Kwara State Police Command has arrested an interstate notorious kidnapper identified as Mohammed Bello aka Dandolo.

The suspect was arrested in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara state on Tuesday, December 10, 2024.

The spokesperson of the command, Ejire-Adeyemi Toun, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, December 12, said that the arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the police from Egbe, Kogi State.

According to the statement, Bello was alleged to be the brain behind many kidnappings in Kwara and Kogi states as well as along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

“The Kwara State Police Command under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police CP Victor Olaiya has successfully arrested a notorious suspected kidnapper, Mohammed Bello, also known as “DANDOLO’. This arrest was made possible following an actionable intelligence received from Egbe, Kogi State, indicating that the suspect had fled to Patigi, Kwara State, to evade arrest,” the statement read.

“Mohammed Bello is suspected to be involved in a series of kidnapping operations in Egbe, Isanlu, and surrounding areas in Kogi State.

“Upon receiving the information, the Command immediately deployed a surveillance team to track the suspect’s movements. A thorough search of various locations, including hotels in Patigi, was conducted. Eventually, the suspect was apprehended at an undisclosed location.

“This operation was carried out in collaboration with the Nigerian Army Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Egbe, Kogi State, led by Lieutenant Isah.

The CP said a discreet and thorough investigation would be conducted to ensure that justice is served.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in Kwara State and its environ.”

The Command also extended its appreciation to members of the public and our security partners for their cooperation and swift action on this matter

“Mohammed Bello has confessed to several kidnapping incidents along the Omu-Aran-Ilofa-Osi-Eruku-Egbe road in Kwara state, and also kidnap incidents along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway.

“We encourage citizens to continue providing timely information to assist in combating crime in the state.”

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