Pandemonium broke out, weekend, in the densely-populated Ajegunle area of Lagos State, after some members of Odua Peoples Congress, OPC, engaged policemen in Tolu Police Division in a gun duel over the release of a suspect.
A suspected member of OPC was shot dead in the process, a passer-by hit by a stray bullet, one policeman shot and several others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident which paralysed commer-cial activities in the area.
A police van was also burnt by the OPC members and part of the stationed torched. Their attempt to burn down the station, however, met with resistance from the policemen.
There were different accounts as to how trouble started.
How it started
A version said a teenage girl had a misunderstanding with her lover who was owing her N7,000. The 18-year old girl was said to have reported the matter to OPC members last Friday, who subsequently apprehended her boyfriend and allegedly tortured him in their hideout.
Another version had it that the man bought some goods worth N7,000 and refused to pay, threatening to beat up the teenager, who subsequently ran to the OPC for justice.
When news about the apprehension of the man reached policemen at Tolu Division, a team was reportedly drafted to the OPC’s hideout where the victim was rescued and brought to the station. The next day, OPC members reportedly stormed the station demanding for his immediate release.
Eyewitness account
An eyewitness, who gave his name as Famuyiwa Oladele, said: “Immediately the OPC people came, they started shaking the gate of the station, demanding that the man that was taken from their custody be returned.
“Before we knew what was happening, they started shooting and we all took to our heels.
“One Emeka, who was driving along the route, was hit by a stray bullet. They attempted to burn down the station when the police fired and killed one of them.
“Nobody could sleep in this area that day because the OPC members threatened to bring down the whole place. Many residents fled.”
Police story
When contacted, spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Ngozi Braide, confirmed the incident, saying report of the illegal arrest was received at the command’s control room from where policemen at Tolu Division were contacted.
She said that the policeman that fired the shot that killed the OPC member had been detained, and that the matter was being investigated to ascertain whether it was right to have fired the shot.
Monday, 31 March 2014
Police – OPC Clash Leaves One Dead, Station Torched In Lagos
Pandemonium broke out, weekend, in the densely-populated Ajegunle area of Lagos State, after some members of Odua Peoples Congress, OPC, engaged policemen in Tolu Police Division in a gun duel over the release of a suspect.
A suspected member of OPC was shot dead in the process, a passer-by hit by a stray bullet, one policeman shot and several others sustained varying degrees of injuries in the incident which paralysed commer-cial activities in the area.
A police van was also burnt by the OPC members and part of the stationed torched. Their attempt to burn down the station, however, met with resistance from the policemen.
There were different accounts as to how trouble started.
How it started
A version said a teenage girl had a misunderstanding with her lover who was owing her N7,000. The 18-year old girl was said to have reported the matter to OPC members last Friday, who subsequently apprehended her boyfriend and allegedly tortured him in their hideout.
Another version had it that the man bought some goods worth N7,000 and refused to pay, threatening to beat up the teenager, who subsequently ran to the OPC for justice.
When news about the apprehension of the man reached policemen at Tolu Division, a team was reportedly drafted to the OPC’s hideout where the victim was rescued and brought to the station. The next day, OPC members reportedly stormed the station demanding for his immediate release.
Eyewitness account
An eyewitness, who gave his name as Famuyiwa Oladele, said: “Immediately the OPC people came, they started shaking the gate of the station, demanding that the man that was taken from their custody be returned.
“Before we knew what was happening, they started shooting and we all took to our heels.
“One Emeka, who was driving along the route, was hit by a stray bullet. They attempted to burn down the station when the police fired and killed one of them.
“Nobody could sleep in this area that day because the OPC members threatened to bring down the whole place. Many residents fled.”
Police story
When contacted, spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, Ngozi Braide, confirmed the incident, saying report of the illegal arrest was received at the command’s control room from where policemen at Tolu Division were contacted.
She said that the policeman that fired the shot that killed the OPC member had been detained, and that the matter was being investigated to ascertain whether it was right to have fired the shot.
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Gun Fire Battle As Boko Haram Suspects Attempt Prison Break At SSS Headquarters Abuja
There was a serious battle between the army and suspected Boko Haram suspects at the SSS headquarters this morning. Spokesperson of the SSS, Marilyn Ogar, said
“What happened was that the suspects handlers went to feed the detainees here but suddenly they attacked him with their handcuffs, disarmed him and started shooting.The military was quickly called in before they could do any harm and that is responsible for the shootings you heard.It was an attempted jailbreak but it has been brought under control.”
Presidential spokesperson Reuben Abati also posted
”What happened at the SSS HQ this morning was an attempted jailbreak which has been effectively foiled. There is no cause for alarm”What happened at the SSS HQs has nothing to do with the Villa. President Jonathan is safe & well. Thank you for your concern & support.
”
Sunday, 30 March 2014
“I Am Happy It Happened” – Basket Mouth Says About Contoversial Ra.pe Joke
Popular stand-up comedian Basket Mouth has exclusively revealed to HipHop World Magazine his thoughts on the backlash he received from his infamous r**e joke he posted on his Facebook account.
"Life is like that. We all make mistakes” said Basket Mouth. “If you read that joke again, if you remove emotions from it, you will understand. I wasn’t celebrating it (r**e). It wasn’t a celebration of the idea of r**e. It was just a joke. Comedians crack jokes about everything, imbeciles…trust me these are emotional topics…
We crack jokes about poor people, trust me it is not really funny when you can’t provide food for your children. So every joke has a negative heat on it. It was just that particular topic” he further said on the way the joke was received by Nigerians.
He however confessed that he was happy the reaction he received from the joke. According to him, he and his fellow comedians now know what is acceptable in the Nigerian society. “Honestly, I am happy it happened. Now, I know, and a lot of comedians now know the boundaries.”
Basket Mouth also observed that because the joke was written and not delivered on stage, the backlash was strong. “If I did it on stage, it wouldn’t have been taken like that, but because it was written it wasn’t delivered with the right tone” he said.
On Sunday, January 5, 2014, Basket Mouth posted a joke about dating which featured a r**e punchline. (See joke below)
After the backlash he received, Basket Mouth went on to apologize.
“I have a daughter that I would give my life to protect, a wife that means the world to me, a mother that made me the man that I am and anything that is done for any woman is less than she deserves for the role they play in our lives.
I would never in a thousand lifetimes encourage r**e, I broadcasted a joke that many clearly misunderstood and have found offensive and I sincerely apologize, the intention however was to highlight an unfortunate trend and the ridiculously flawed comparison between money & the worth of a woman. So to all women, the ones that make our lives colorful, the ones we owe our lives..literally, our pride, our money choppers, the true stronger vessels, this is me, Bright Onyekwere Okpocha saying, I no dey craze to promote r**e? Accept my humble apologies if it was misunderstood, it wasn’t meant that way by a long shot.
One love” said Basket Mouth in a statement.
"Life is like that. We all make mistakes” said Basket Mouth. “If you read that joke again, if you remove emotions from it, you will understand. I wasn’t celebrating it (r**e). It wasn’t a celebration of the idea of r**e. It was just a joke. Comedians crack jokes about everything, imbeciles…trust me these are emotional topics…
We crack jokes about poor people, trust me it is not really funny when you can’t provide food for your children. So every joke has a negative heat on it. It was just that particular topic” he further said on the way the joke was received by Nigerians.
He however confessed that he was happy the reaction he received from the joke. According to him, he and his fellow comedians now know what is acceptable in the Nigerian society. “Honestly, I am happy it happened. Now, I know, and a lot of comedians now know the boundaries.”
Basket Mouth also observed that because the joke was written and not delivered on stage, the backlash was strong. “If I did it on stage, it wouldn’t have been taken like that, but because it was written it wasn’t delivered with the right tone” he said.
On Sunday, January 5, 2014, Basket Mouth posted a joke about dating which featured a r**e punchline. (See joke below)
After the backlash he received, Basket Mouth went on to apologize.
“I have a daughter that I would give my life to protect, a wife that means the world to me, a mother that made me the man that I am and anything that is done for any woman is less than she deserves for the role they play in our lives.
I would never in a thousand lifetimes encourage r**e, I broadcasted a joke that many clearly misunderstood and have found offensive and I sincerely apologize, the intention however was to highlight an unfortunate trend and the ridiculously flawed comparison between money & the worth of a woman. So to all women, the ones that make our lives colorful, the ones we owe our lives..literally, our pride, our money choppers, the true stronger vessels, this is me, Bright Onyekwere Okpocha saying, I no dey craze to promote r**e? Accept my humble apologies if it was misunderstood, it wasn’t meant that way by a long shot.
One love” said Basket Mouth in a statement.
Saturday, 29 March 2014
SODAFACES MULTIMEDIA & ENT. COMPANY opens branch in Asaba.Delta State
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