{DIARY OF A RANDY SOUL} Escapade; First Time At A Club
Policeman Stabbed Nine People Because He Was Provoked – Commissioner
The Ondo State Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie, has ordered an investigation into the brawl between a policeman, Taiwo Orishalade, and some young men at a popular night club in the Alagbaka area of Akure.
Orishalade, who was alleged to be drunk, reportedly stabbed nine persons inside the club during the brawl.
The injured policeman and the victims were said to have been taken to hospitals for treatment.
The state Public Relations Officer, Mr Femi Joseph, said in a statement on Monday that the CP had ordered a full investigation into the matter.
He, however, explained that the preliminary investigation conducted by the command showed that Orishalade was provoked by the men, which led to the free-for-all.
According to the PPRO, the preliminary investigation also revealed that three men were involved in the brawl and not nine, and the police officer did not stab any of them.
He said, “There was a social gathering organised by a friend to one of our policemen, Sergeant Taiwo Orishalade, at a popular eatery in Akure to celebrate the birthday of his girlfriend. The police officer, who was not on official duty and was also not in uniform, sat with some other guests at the party.
“At a point, some young men, who apparently identified the police officer even though he was in mufti, approached him to buy drinks for them.
The policeman humbly told them that he was invited by a friend to the party and besides, he did not have enough money on him to accede to their request.
“The men, who were apparently drunk and appeared like miscreants, insisted that the officer must buy drinks for them or leave the scene, or in the alternative, be ready to be killed just like they did to his colleague inspector sometime ago.
The officer pleaded with them to take things calmly, but within a twinkle of an eye, one of the boys slapped him, while another took a bottle, smashed it and stabbed the sergeant with it.
“Naturally, he had to fight back, which resulted in the injuries to the three of them.
The three of them involved in the incident, including the policeman, were taken thospital, treated and discharged.”
Joseph said all the men involved in the fight had refused to report at the police station.
Xenophobia: South African Government Finally Reacts As President Was Booed At Mugabe’s Funeral
The President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, on Sunday sent three officials to President Muhammadu Buhari and heads of six other African countries to deliver messages of solidarity to them over the xenophobic attacks in his country.
A statement on the verified twitter page of the Presidency of South Africa, @PresidencyZA, on Sunday said the team, comprising Mr Jeff Radebe, Ambassador Kingsley Mmabolo and Dr Khulu Mbatha, would also visit Niger Republic, Ghana, Senegal, Tanzania, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.
The statement noted that the envoys had begun their assignment on Saturday and had departed South Africa to deliver the messages.
Many Africans, including Nigerians living in South Africa, had come under xenophobic attacks. In the latest attack, about 12 persons were reportedly killed, while businesses belonging to foreigners were destroyed in and around Johannesburg, the country’s largest city.
Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Khusela Diko, in a statement on Sunday, stated, “A team of special envoys appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa began their assignment yesterday, September 14, 2019, and departed South Africa to deliver messages of solidarity to several heads of state and government across Africa.
“The special envoys will deliver a message from President Ramaphosa regarding the incidents of violence that recently erupted in some parts South Africa, which have manifested in attacks on foreign nationals and destruction of property.
“The special envoys are tasked with reassuring fellow African countries that South Africa is committed to the ideals of pan-African unity and solidarity. The special envoys will also reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to the rule of law.”
The latest step by the South African President on the xenophobic attacks in his country came barely one day after he was booed in Harare, the capital city of Zimbabwe, when he was giving a speech at the funeral of the former President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe.
At the funeral, which was held on Saturday, Ramaphosa, whose condolence speech was interrupted by jeers from the crowd, apologised for the attacks in his country.
“I stand before you as a fellow African to express my regret and apologise for what has happened in our country,” he said after one of the organisers tried to calm the crowd.
He, however, insisted that South Africans were not xenophobic and that the country was making efforts to deal with the causes of the violence.
Fleeing Truck Driver Kills Two People, Injures More In Lagos
Tragedy struck at the Agric end of Ikorodu Road, Lagos State, on Sunday after a truck driver lost control and the 20-foot container he was carrying fell on a Toyota Camry.
Two motorcycle riders and their passengers were said to have also been trapped.
While two persons have so far been confirmed dead, five were reportedly seriously injured in the accident which occurred on Sunday night.
Also affected was a patrol vehicle belonging to the RRS.
Officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, men of the Rapid Response Squad and policemen from the state command were said to have responded to the incident.
The spokesperson for LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, who spoke for the Director-General of the agency, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed the incident.
He said, “On getting to the scene of the incident, it was discovered that a truck ladened with a 20-foot container with number plate, LSD-611 XU, a Toyota Camry with number plate, FKJ-732 FS, and two motorcycles were involved in an accident.
“Further investigation gathered at the scene revealed that the truck lost control and ran into the Toyota Camry and the motorcycles.
“Unfortunately, two adult males lost their lives, while three others sustained injuries and had been rushed to an unknown hospital before the arrival of the LRT.”
The acting General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Isaac Adetimiro, said the accident happened around 9.30pm.
“LRU, LASAMBUS, LASTMA and other emergency responders are ground, rescue operation is ongoing right now,” he told our correspondent around 11.30pm on Sunday.
The PUNCH learnt that the driver of the truck had been involved in a crash earlier and refused to stop.
Some motorcycle riders were said to have given him a chase as he sped on, hoping to escape.
“That was when he lost control and the accident happened. Two people were confirmed dead on the spot and five sustained serious injuries,” a credible police source said.
Xenophobia: FG to evacuate 319 from South Africa Tuesday
No fewer than 319 Nigerians will be evacuated from South Africa on Tuesday.
The PUNCH learnt on Sunday that arrangements for the evacuation would be tidier than the previous one, which was done on Wednesday.
The Federal Government had on Wednesday evacuated 187 Nigerians from South Africa following xenophobic attacks by its citizens on Africans.
The Wednesday flight was delayed by hitches introduced by South African officials, who insisted that some of the evacuated Nigerians did not have travel documents.
The 187 returnees were the first batch of the 640 Nigerians, who registered for evacuation following the xenophobic attacks. They arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at 9:34pm on Wednesday.
In an interview with The PUNCH on the telephone on Sunday, the Chairman, Nigerians in the Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, explained that the list of passengers was being updated.
She said that the necessary travel documents would be given to the intending returnees and other immigration issues addressed to ensure a smooth evacuation process.
She noted, “We are still looking at 319. We have 319 registered for the next flight, but the list is still being updated. For the flight, we are looking at Tuesday or Wednesday so that proper documentation would be done. We don’t want a situation where the plane will return half-empty with few passengers.”
When contacted, the Consul-General, Nigerian High Commission in South Africa, Godwin Adama, explained that he was still compiling the list, noting that he could not speak immediately.
Drunk Policeman Stabs Nine People In Akure Nightclub
No fewer than nine persons sustained varying degrees of injury when an allegedly drunk policeman, identified as Taiwo Orisadare, stabbed them at a nightclub in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Friday.
The policeman, attached to the Area Commander’s office, Akure, allegedly stabbed the victims, who were said to be young men, at a popular club in Alagbaka GRA during a brawl.
According to an eyewitness, the policeman, who was reportedly drunk, started harassing the victims, who had come to relax at the club.
It was gathered that trouble started when the policeman began pestering and harassing one of the victims at the club.
The eyewitness said, “It was clear that Sergeant Orisadare was drunk and he was already becoming uncontrollable at the club.
“He won’t just listen to those trying to tell him to take things easy. It got to a point that things went awry as he started attacking everyone he could lay his hands on. In total, he stabbed nine people before he was overpowered.”
Another source said some of the victims were currently receiving treatment at various hospitals in Akure, while some were in critical conditions. However, there was no loss of life in the incident.
When contacted on the development, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Femi Joseph, confirmed the incident and stated that both parties were engaged in a brawl.
He stated that Orisadare was also injured in the fight and had been taken to hospital.
Joseph said, “There was a fight between the policeman and some young men, but we have started investigation into the matter.
“All those involved in the brawl are already in hospital receiving treatment. But if at the end of the day we find our man culpable, we will deal with him, because we don’t tolerate indiscipline in this command.”
BBNaija: Organisers announce new twist, cancel eviction this week
Organisers of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, has announced a twist to the reality show.
Official host of BBNaija, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu during Sunday night live eviction disclosed that there would be no eviction this week.
Ebuka added that there would also be no nominations by housemates even as he urged viewers to expect more surprises as from 10pm on Sunday.
He added that the task for veto power will be different this Sunday too.
DAILY POST reported that Khafi was evicted from the BBNaija reality show.
Her eviction has left 10 housemates battling for N60m worth of prizes.
EPL: Top Goal Scorers After Match Day 5 Fixtures
Manchester City striker, Sergio Aguero and Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham lead the top goal scorers in the Premier League, after Match Day 5 fixtures.
Aguero scored in their 3-2 defeat to Norwich, a game where Teemu Pukki also found the net.
Abraham netted a hat-trick, as Chelsea edged Wolves 5-2 at the Molineux.
Premier League Top Scorers
7 goals: Sergio Aguero (Manchester City), Tammy Abraham (Chelsea)
6 goals: Teemu Pukki (Norwich City)
5 goals: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City)
4 goals: Mohammed Salah, Sadio Mane (Liverpool), Ashley Barnes (Burnley)
3 goals: Harry Kane (Tottenham), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Jamie Vardy (Leicester City), Sebastien Haller (West Ham), Daniel James (Manchester United), Callum Wilson (Bournemouth), Mason Mount (Chelsea).
FUOYE Killings: Tension As Students Insist On Planned Protest
There is mild tension brewing in Ekiti state as students insist on planned protest against the killing of three colleagues by the convoy of the Governor’s wife
The Federation of Ekiti State Students Union (FESSU) have said they will go ahead with their planned peaceful protest despite threats by The Police against the protest. The protest was organized as a reaction to the perceived inaction of the Ekiti State government and The Nigeria Police to their demands on the killing of two students of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti during a peaceful demonstration to Benin Electricity Distribution Company to demand power supply.
The Ekiti State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Caleb Ikechukwu, had said in a statement released today, that The Police “have been reliably informed that some group of person(s) who tag themselves ex-graduates who are not currently students of any Higher Institution of Learning in Ekiti State are presently moving into Ekiti State with the sole aim of fermenting and precipitating trouble, and also to incite peace loving Youth and People of Ekiti State.”
The Police cautioned “anyone or Group of Person(s) against any Unlawful Assembly with an intent to cause breach of Peace,” threatening to “deal decisively with any one or group of person(s) who takes Law into their hands.”
FESSU, in a statement signed by the National President, Akomolafe ‘Jide-Petkoff and National Secretary, Idowu Ebenezer, called on members from their various chapters; Local Governments, Town/Village, and Schools within and outside the state to ignore the press release as nothing will stop them from coming out to express their disappointments.
The statement read; “We received with utmost dissatisfaction the unguided release of the Nigeria Police Force which intends dissuading our Union from our planned Peaceful Mass Protest against the State Government and the Nigeria Police Force to show our displeasure due to their failure to meet with our demands on the recent extra judicial killings of two students at Oye Ekiti.
“We wish to state emphatically as against their propaganda that our Union; Federation of Ekiti State Students’ Union (FESSU) is the umbrella body of all indigenous students of Ekiti State studying in various citadel of higher institute of learning. Our Union from time immemorial has been the uncompromising voice of Ekiti State students.
“The Nigeria Police Force, Ekiti State Command in their unguided release maintained that it is on record that Ekiti State has been the most peaceful in Nigeria while quickly forgetting that the unprofessional act of their officers at Oye Ekiti has heated the atmosphere of our dear State for the past six days aside other security issues that has happened recently in the State.
“We use this medium to caution officers of the Nigeria Police Force not to attempt infringing on our fundamental right of freedom of expression and that of association as we seek to show our displeasure given the inability to meet our demands by Ekiti State Government and Nigeria Police Force, Ekiti State Command.
“We reiterate our ardent commitment to ensuring that our demands for justice, compensation of the families of the deceased, welfare condition for the students in critical health conditions, investigation and prosecution of police officers involved in the barbaric and inhumane attack are being met by the State Government and Nigerian Police Force, Ekiti State Command.
“Conclusively, we passionately charge our teeming members from various Local Governments of Ekiti State, Towns and villages in Ekiti, School chapters of our Union within and outside the state never to be bothered by the unguided said press release but remain absolutely resolute and also await further update on the Peaceful Mass Protest to ensuring our demands are met unconditionally.”
Aroso Akintomide Adedamola,
Office of The Citizen,
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
tomidearoso@gmail.com
BBNaija: See What Tacha did after Khafi’s eviction
One of Big Brother Naija, BBNaija ‘Pepper Dem’ housemates, Tacha on Sunday night surprised viewers.
This came after one of the eleven housemates, Khafi was evicted from the reality show after scoring least votes.
Khafi’s eviction left ten housemates battling for the grand prize worth N60m.
Following her eviction, Tacha who does not hug or show affection to fellow housemates, opened her arms to Khafi before she left the house.
She also took a paper with Khafi’s name on it and pasted it on her bed as a sign of friendship.