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JUST IN: Nigerian Human Rights Community Urges Tinubu, Security Agencies To Identify, Prosecute Those Threatening Falana, Daughter Over Move To Sue VeryDarkMan
In statement on Thursday, NIHRCO described the threat as a ‘historical challenge’ to Nigeria, urging the President to be on top of the situation and provide leadership in fishing out those responsible for sending threats to Falana’s daughter.....Read Full Article>>
The Nigerian Human Rights Community (NIHRCO) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fish out criminals responsible for issuing death threats to a daughter of prominent human rights activist, Mr Femi Falana (SAN).
In statement on Thursday, NIHRCO described the threat as a ‘historical challenge’ to Nigeria, urging the President to be on top of the situation and provide leadership in fishing out those responsible for sending threats to Falana’s daughter.
The group said by now, Nigerians expected the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun and the Department of State Services (DSS) to have arrested Mr Martins Otse, better known as VeryDarkMan since the threat was meant to deter Mr Falana from going to court against him.
The rights groups urged Nigerians to be weary of common criminals and rogues portraying themselves as defenders of helpless Nigerians, adding that many of them are professional blackmailers working as conscious state agents.
It said, “The Nigerian Human Rights Community stands with Mr Falana at this moment. Threat to death was sent to his daughter by common criminals.
“The sender(s) provided clues by using cellphone to send the message. Phone numbers cannot be registered in Nigeria without NIN. It means the identities of the criminals should not be difficult to unveil,” the rights group said in a statement signed by its official, Taiwo Adeleye.
The group described Falana as a ‘storming icon’ whose contributions to human rights struggle span over four decades. It said, “It is difficult to quantify the contributions of Mr Falana to democracy and human rights in Nigeria. While he was in the trenches, fighting the military, at the risk of his life, some of those in power today were collaborators who made profit from supporting military dictatorship.”
The group described those behind the threat message as ‘anti-history’ who have no conscience, cowards, certainly driven by violent instinct without any justification.
“Nigerians know those to the held responsible if anything happens Mr Falana or any member of his family,” NIHRCO said.
“Any attack on Mr Falana is an attack on the civil rights movement in Nigeria. This is the time to find out who is responsible for the threat message. This is a big challenge for President Tinubu. It is a challenge he must resolve. Nigerians want to know the vagabonds responsible for sending the threat message.”
Mr Falana had disclosed that one of these daughters received death threats from anonymous person(s) with a message that his daughter would be harmed if Falana proceeded with litigation against a social media figure, VeryDarkMan, who released an audio a few weeks ago where he made some allegations against the human rights activist.
In an interview with Sahara TV, Falana disclosed that he had been threatened by some elements, warning him not to approach the court.
Falana described those behind the threats as “mentally deranged”.
As a prominent human rights activist and lawyer, Falana has a history of advocating for justice and defending the rights of marginalised individuals and communities.
He is the founder of Falana & Falana Chambers, a law firm that specialises in human rights law, criminal law, and civil litigation.
Speaking in the interview, he said: “The only disturbing area in this scenario is the threat to me and one of my two daughters. Some of these guys who I believe are mentally deranged have dared me, ‘If you like, if you go to court, we shall burn your office’.
“They have also sent messages to one of my daughters that if your father goes to court, we shall kill you. I beg your pardon in this country, I just laughed and I asked my daughter, don’t worry, I will take it up.
“I have already taken that up because we must also let these guys know where we are coming from.”
On September 27, 2024, SaharaReporters reported that Falana’s daughter, Folakemi, had issued a strong and unequivocal rebuttal to the recent spate of allegations levelling accusations of bribery and corruption against her family members – her father and her brother, the celebrated Nigerian musician Falz, as well as Nigerian socialite, Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky.
In a spirited defence of her family’s integrity, Folakemi Falana dismissed the unsubstantiated claims, emphasising that they are completely baseless and lacking in merit.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria had earlier given VeryDarkMan 24 hours to “retract his offensive and derogatory publication,” against him and issue a public apology while his son, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, in a separate letter also made similar demands.
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How Police officer gun down his wife and their domestic worker
The police in Limpopo, South Africa are seeking public assistance to provide information to trace an officer, Sergeant Nditsheni Vele, for allegedly k!lling his wife and their domestic worker.....Read Full Article>>
It was gathered that Vele f@tally shot his wife and the domestic worker on Tuesday evening, October 29, 2024, at their residence in Masisi policing area, Vhembe District.
The police urged anyone with useful information that can help locate Sergeant Vele, to contact the nearest Police station.
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BREAKING: Charles Olumo a.k.a Agbako passes away at 101
The Nigerian film industry and the Yoruba cultural community mourn the passing of beloved actor Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, affectionately called Agbako, who has died at the age of 101.....Read Full Article>>
The legendary actor, whose career made an indelible impact on Nigerian cinema, passed away early Thursday morning after a short period of fatigue.
Mr. Latin, President of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), confirmed Agbako’s passing on Instagram. While not disclosing details of his death, Mr. Latin announced that burial arrangements would soon be provided by Agbako’s family and the association.
“@tampanglobal announces the passing of Pa Charles Olumo Sanyaolu, fondly known as AGBAKO. Details of the burial arrangements will be shared at a later time. Good night father, 25/02/1923 to 31/10/2024,” he wrote.
The news was further confirmed by Nollywood veteran Jide Kosoko, prompting a wave of condolences from actors, filmmakers, and fans across Nigeria and beyond.
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JUST IN: Lagos woman bites off neighbor’s tongue in dispute over bucket
Residents of Aribisala Street in the Igando area of Lagos State were thrown into confusion on Thursday after a woman identified simply as Fatima allegedly cut off the tongue of her neighbour, Mitsura.....Read Full Article>>
PUNCH Metro learnt that the incident happened while the duo was doing laundry on the premises where they live.
Trouble was said to have was said to started when Fatima who is in her early thirties allegedly accused Mitsura of using her bucket without taking permission from her.
This was said to have degenerated into an argument that eventually led to a fight between them.
During the fight, Fatima allegedly strangled Mitsura and bit off her protruded tongue in the process.
Speaking to our correspondent after the incident, on Thursday, the landlady who identified herself simply as Mama Ibadan, said she had earlier settled a fight between them.
She said, “They were both washing when neighbours called to inform me that they were fighting each other over the bucket. I quickly rushed down there to settle the fight and also appeal to both of them. It was after I had left that I heard people shouting that someone’s tongue had been cut off. It was when I got there that I saw Mitsura’s mouth soaked in blood. That was how I got to know that her tongue had been bitten off by Fatima.”
Mitsura who just turned 18 years was immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. She was however said to have been rejected at three different private hospitals before she was later admitted at the Igando General Hospital.
“We immediately took her to a nearby hospital but she was rejected. This was the same with two other hospitals that we went to before we later took her to the general hospital. Fatima’s husband who was called and informed about what happened had also gone to the hospital,” a neighbour who gave her name as Funke told our correspondent.
Another neighbour, who preferred anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the incident, described the victim as an orphan, adding that she recently moved in to live with her friends, who rented an apartment in the building.
She said, “Mitsura had lost her parents. So due to accommodation challenges, she decided to move in with her female friends who rented an apartment here. The friends were not around when the incident happened. But when they heard what happened, they had to rush home quickly. After they took her to the hospital, they went to the police station to make a report.”
Our correspondent learnt that Fatima attempted to flee after committing the act but was restrained by some residents.
As of the time of filing this report, Fatima was being handed over to the police for prosecution.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said he was not aware of the incident. “I am not aware,” he said.
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