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BREAKING NEWS: Nigeria President Bola Tinubu Finally Petitioned by Akwa-Ibom Residents, Accuse Police Officers, Village Heads Of Land-Grabbing, Attempted Murder
The residents and victims called on human rights bodies, the media, civil society, and the Federal Government to prevail on top police officers who have continued to abuse their power and office by shielding the village chiefs despite the atrocities.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
Residents of Ekpri Nsukara Offot and Ikot Anyang Offot communities in the Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have petitioned President Bola Tinubu over an alleged conspiracy, land grabbing, intimidation, violence, and attempted assassination by two village heads Mr. Emem Dennis Asikpo and Mr. Enefiok Effiong Isa, as well as rogue police officers.
The residents and victims called on human rights bodies, the media, civil society, and the Federal Government to prevail on top police officers who have continued to abuse their power and office by shielding the village chiefs despite the atrocities.
In a petition submitted by a group called Voice of Liberation Network (VLN) and signed on behalf of the residents, they alleged that a powerful syndicate led by one Mr. Emem Dennis Asikpo and Mr. Enefiok Effiong Isa, both serving village heads, has been forcibly taking over lands belonging to families and legitimate property owners.
According to the petitioners, the syndicate worked in collaboration with police officers from the Eagle Squad, Itam, who allegedly arrest victims, fabricate criminal charges, and remand innocent citizens while their lands are sold to third parties.
The petition outlined a systematic process of land hijacking which includes; identification of valuable land, illegal acquisition and sale to third parties, use of police to arrest rightful owners, fabrication of capital offences and detention of victims to prevent legal resistance.
SaharaReporters gathered that the alleged notorious land grabber Mr. Emem Dennis Asikpo allegedly sold land belonging to the Akwa Ibom Agricultural Development Programme (AKADEP) to a telecommunications company.
The state government later reclaimed the land, proving that even government property was not immune to the alleged land racketeering.
Findings revealed that many police officers are currently on the payroll of Asikpo while some are living in some of his properties as compensation for their illegal operation.
The aggrieved residents called for a forensic audit of Mr. Asikpo’s bank accounts, claiming it would expose financial links to compromised police officers.
According to one of the victim’s account, Mr. Asuquo told SaharaReporters that in February 2024, his mother informed him that Mrs. Happiness Enefiok Isa, wife of the Ikot Anyang village head, warned that her husband had allegedly contracted assassins to kill him and that she should discourage him from attending court.
Findings revealed that Asuquo requested a meeting with Mrs. Isa and secretly recorded her confession, in which she allegedly stated that her husband paid ₦2,000,000 to hire assassins she allegedly received ₦400,000 from that sum.The alleged assassins were Mr. Obot and Mr. Usen, both residents of Ibesikpo Asutan LGA.
She claimed that Village Head Emem Dennis Asikpo was the main sponsor and that both village heads planned to share Mr. Asuquo’s mining site after his death.
She reportedly provided Mr. Asuquo with the phone numbers of the suspected killers.
Mr. Asuquo was attacked on 28th May 2024 when the assassins invaded his home though he narrowly escaped, but his house was burgled and ₦2.8 million, a television, and other valuables were carted away.
He reported the incident to the Police Surveillance Unit in Uyo, before proceeding to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, due to the influence of Village Head Emem Dennis Asikpo in Akwa Ibom State.
A petition was filed, and one SP Fortune Bassey of the Force Intelligence Department was assigned to investigate.
The suspects were tracked and arrested, and reportedly made confessional statements admitting to the assassination plot.
SaharaReporters gathered that while the investigation was ongoing, SP Bassey allegedly received a call from his O.C. (Officer-in-Charge) instructed him to withdraw from the case and return the case file.
The investigation was allegedly abandoned, raising suspicion of possible compromise.
While the suspects were still in police custody, Mr. Asuquo alleged that Village Head Emem Dennis Asikpo sent another attacker, identified as Michael Udo Udo (alias Udoma), to assassinate him. He escaped again and reported the incident to Abuja. Mr. Asikpo was later arrested, while Michael Udo Udo fled.
Following Mr. Asikpo’s arrest, several alleged victims came forward with similar stories of land grabbing, police intimidation, and threats to life.
Among them was Mr. Enefiok Augustine who claimed he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in 2013, after losing 13 plots of land to Mr. Asikpo. He was later allegedly framed with a capital offence and jailed for one year.
Another victim Mr. Ndueso Stephen Uduk who spoke to SaharaReporters claimed that 39 plots of his land were sold for ₦20 million by Mr. Asikpo using police backing.
Mr. Etim James Obot, who won a 2008 court case (HU/186/2008) against Mr. Asikpo, claimed the land was still sold off using police intimidation.
Meanwhile there are many other victims who have been rendered homeless but could not speak up due to the fear of arrest and attack by Asikpo and Enefiok’s kinsmen.
These incidents reportedly led to the formation of the Voice of Liberation Network, a group created by alleged victims seeking justice.
Victims alleged that police officers from the Eagle Squad, Itam, have been aiding Mr. Asikpo with an allegation that police framed them with capital charges to detain them in prison. Some of the members of the Voice of Liberation Network have reportedly fled their homes for safety as a result of series of attacks from Asikpo
The residents have also called on anti-graft agencies both the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Inspector General of Police, the National Security Adviser and the Akwa Ibom State Governor to prevail on top police officers who have continued to abuse their power and office by shielding the village chiefs despite his atrocities in the community.
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The Kano State Government has announced that the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, will lead this year’s Eid-el-Fitr Durbar, even as it unveiled strict guidelines to prevent a breakdown of law and order during the celebrations.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
The government said the decision, approved by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, followed credible intelligence reports indicating attempts by some individuals to create unrest during the Sallah period.
In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, the government said it remained committed to preserving Kano’s cultural heritage but would prioritise peace and security.
According to the statement, Hawan Idi (Eid Durbar) will be conducted by Emir Sanusi from the Kofar Mata Eid Ground through designated routes to Gidan Shettima, terminating at Kofar Fatalwa of the emir’s palace.
It added that Hawan Nasarawa would be held in a modified form without horseback displays, while Hawan Daushe, Hawan Fanisau and Hawan Dorayi have been suspended for the time being in the interest of public safety.
The government said all security agencies had been directed to intensify surveillance and ensure strict compliance with the directives before, during and after the festive period.
It urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding and cooperative with security agencies, while cautioning against the spread of unverified information.
The government further assured the public of its commitment to a peaceful and hitch-free Sallah celebration, wishing Muslims in the state a joyous Eid-el-Fitr.
The Durbar, a centuries-old cultural procession, has been thrown into uncertainty following conflicting statements from government officials on whether it will hold this year, given the unresolved legal battle between Sanusi II and Aminu Ado Bayero.
While Governor Yusuf reinstated Sanusi II in 2024, Bayero continues to contest his dethronement in court, leaving the emirship in dispute.
The government recently hinted that the stool controversy would soon be resolved.
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Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has dismissed comments by human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, over what he described as transactional politics and activism.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
PUNCH Online reports that Sowore’s comment followed a viral video in which the activist criticised what he described as “transactional politics” among some regional agitators and influencers, accusing them of aligning with political actors for personal or material benefit.
In the video, Sowore appeared to reference Igboho, suggesting that his recent political positions, including support for President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election bid, reflected what he termed “amala politics” — a colloquial expression often used to imply opportunistic or interest-driven engagement rather than principled activism.
Igboho, in a statement issued by his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Tuesday, criticised Sowore for allegedly describing his activism as “amala politics” in a recent viral video circulating on social media.
He described the comment as an inconsequential rant that should be ignored by the public.
Igboho argued that his agitation for improved security in the South-West and his support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu in 2027 were constitutional rights aimed at promoting the collective interests of the Yoruba people and the development of Nigeria.
He said, “We strongly reject the characterisation of Igboho’s activism as transactional. Such a myopic position misrepresents the intent and focus of our agitation on effective grassroots security in the South-West and Nigeria as a whole.
“How many protests did Sowore organise to push for my freedom? Sowore’s claim of fighting for the masses contradicts his alleged daily lodging expenses of N450,000 at a popular Lagos hotel.
“I cannot be compelled to endorse political figures such as Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar, or even align with Sowore’s political platform. I have the right to make independent political decisions based on the security and collective interests of the Yoruba people.”
He added that Igboho’s advocacy prioritises addressing insecurity across Yorubaland, including killings of farmers, kidnappings along highways and attacks on traditional rulers and royal institutions.
Koiki, however, clarified that these concerns form the basis of Igboho’s movement rather than any ambition for political office or revolutionary leadership.
The statement added, “While Sowore has consistently promoted nationwide revolution as a pathway to leadership, Igboho’s approach is rooted in protecting lives, land and property within Yoruba territory. This agitation is a response to real and ongoing threats faced by communities in the region.
“Latest security incidents in northern Nigeria, including reported explosions in Maiduguri on March 16, 2026, also raise questions about the broader effectiveness of long-term revolutionary advocacy.
“We challenge Sowore to assess the situation in his home state of Ondo State, considering the growing cases of banditry, kidnapping and attacks on rural communities.”
The statement added that the impact of insecurity on vulnerable groups, including farmers, traditional rulers, women and children, had been severe, with several communities reportedly affected.
“These realities reinforce Igboho’s long-standing call since 2020 for localised security measures and stronger regional protection strategies.
“Labelling our agitation and efforts as ‘amala politics’ undermines the urgency of the security crisis and the legitimacy of grassroots agitation,” the statement concluded
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The continuous detention of the former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has sparked reactions from politicians and socio-political activists.....TAP TO CONTINUE READING
DAILY POST reports that the former governor has been in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, over an ongoing investigation into alleged financial impropriety when he was governor.
El-Rufai had earlier spent two nights in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, before he was picked up by the Department of State Services and then later handed over to the ICPC.
His continuous detention has sparked outrage among citizens who are calling on the commission to immediately charge the former governor to court.
Popular socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu, said in a post on X that “holding a citizen indefinitely without trial” is impossible.
According to her, “that is not justice. That is not accountability. That begins to look like persecution.
“Every Nigerian, no matter how powerful or unpopular, has the right to a fair hearing. That right is not a favour from the government. It is a constitutional guarantee. If El-Rufai committed crimes, then prosecute him. Nigerians will support that. But what we must never
Support is a system where the government can detain anyone endlessly, simply because it can.
“Today, it may be El-Rufai. Tomorrow, it could be anyone else who speaks or acts in a way that those in power do not like. A democracy must be better than that.
“So the message is simple: charge him in court or release him. Let justice be done openly, lawfully, and transparently. That is the only way a nation that claims to respect the rule of law should act”.
Similarly, an activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, in an interview he posted on X on Wednesday, demanded that the former governor be charged to court immediately, condemning El-Rufai’s incarceration.
“No matter the allegations, I think he should be charged in a court of competent jurisdiction so that he can face the music.
“All these things currently going on don’t look tidy to me”, he said.
On his part, Paul Ibe, a media aide to the former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, lambasted ICPC for not charging the former governor to court.
In a statement on his X handle, Ibe accused the Commission of taking sides with the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
He wrote, “The matter of the former Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir el-Rufai @elrufai has proven beyond measure that the ‘I’ in ICPC (Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission) @icpcnigeria represents Illegal or Irresponsible.
“There’s nothing Independent about the Commission. They’re no different from all the other institutions of state that are standing on Tinubu’s mandate. The ICPC is nauseatingly pliable and has disgracefully made itself available in coercing members of the opposition into the ruling party”!
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