Eagles Eye Reporter

In a report released on Monday 15th November, the Lagos State Judicial Panel has revealed that not less than 11 persons were killed during a peaceful protest at the Lekki Tollgate. Recall that the panel was inaugurated on October 19th 2020, by Governor Sanwo-Olu of lagos state to investigate alleged cases of brutality and human rights violations. The report, which described the October 20th 2020, shootings a 'massacre' also revealed that four persons were declared missing but presumed dead, taking the death toll to 15. It also stated that there were a total of 48 casualties from the Lekki incident which hit global headlines last year. the 48 casualties, 25 sustained gunshot wounds while 15 others were extrajudicially harassed. The panel, comprising of a retired Judge of the Lagos State High Court, Justice Doris Okuwobi as Chairperson, Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa (SAN), a retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Taiwo Lakanu, Patience Patrick-Udoh (Representative Ci

Eagles Eye Reporter gathered that Residents of Tungar Ruwa village mourn as gunmen launched a fresh attack, killing the village head and eight other residents. Sources Revealed the assailants stormed the village on Wednesday midnight and shot sporadically, causing residents to wake up and scamper for safety. Eagles Eye Reporters gathered that the assailants proceeded to the residence of the village head, and gruesomely slaughtered him to death. This is coming less than one week after bandits killed six residents and abducted several others in Rijiya community, Gusau LGA of Zamfara. This was two weeks after armed bandits invaded Gurbin Baure community, Zurmi LGA of Zamfara State, in a midnight ambush, killing four residents and rustling several animals.

Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has criticised the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami for allegedly misleading President Muhammadu Buhari in the case of the $418 million Paris Fund deductions being claimed by a group of consultants. The Governors' position was re-echoed yesterday by Chairman of Forum, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, while speaking at a programme on Arise TV. He said it is difficult for any rationale mind to justify the haste and illogic upon which the AGFs utterances and actions are based on the controversial issue. Governor  Kayode Fayemi  accused Mallami of defending a group of people he described as dubious. He said that he expected Malami to be on the side of Government and Nigerian citizens, instead of advocating for the hasty transfer of public funds into private coffers. Governor Fayemi also questioned the haste with which the Federal Government acted in the approval of the said amount to the six cre

Eagles Eye Reporter have gathered that, The Nigeria Police Force has adviced Nigerians to desist from allowing Police Officers peruse their phones at checkpoints, expecially without a warrant to the effect.  This was made known by  DCP Bassey Ewah,  Deputy Commissioner of Police yesterday at a question and answer section of a programme organised by the Police Relations Community Relations Committe in Lagos. Mr Bassey said the Police have no constitutional right to search a suspects phone without a duely signed warrant. He said that would amount to an illegal invasion and a violation of citizens right to privacy. "I stand to be corrected; please do not give any Policeman who stopped you on the checkpoint your phones; it’s not our schedule. If we are investigating you, we will present a warrant and then demand for your phone. Please take note",  The DCP said. It is worthy of note that some Police Officers have been reported to randomly invade people's privacy, b

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Faruk Yahaya has congratulated the personnels attached to Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) on the high rate of success so far recorded in the fight against banditary and terrorism in the North Eastern part of Nigeria. The Army boss made this remark as a response to a major feat recorded by troops who repelled a combined force of Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters in an ambush at Pulka, recently.  The Military Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) deployed at 192 Battalion Foward Operations Base (FOB) depleted scores of Boko Haram and Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in an ambush at Pulka in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Government Forces said the ambush was an Intelligence driven Operation precisively conducted in conjunction with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), as well as local vigilantes.  In the aftermath of the Operation, four terrorists were reportedly neutralised and a n

One person was killed while two others were abducted following an attack by bandits in Gidan-Kwano community, Minna LGA of Niger State. Sources disclose the assailants stormed the community at exactly 12am midnight on Thursday November 11. Eagles eye Reporter gathered that the attack occurred opposite the main campus of FUTMINNA where majority of the residents are students Security men were deployed to the scene to restore normalcy to the area and clamp down on the assailants. One of the suspects was intercepted and arrested at Barkuta village. This is coming barely one week after gunmen kidnapped four women in Suleja LGA of Niger State.

Bandit have killed about 15 residents, including three housewives, at Binnari and Jab Jab villages in Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State. The incident occurred around 6pm on Wednesday November 10th 2021.  A Sources disclosed that the attack was in retaliation after some suspected kidnappers were killed by Vigilantes in the community some weeks ago. Eagles eye Reporters gathered that the residents attempted to foil the attack but were outnumbered by the assailants, who stormed the villages with heavy ammunition. Seven of the bandits were killed during the attack while others escaped with injuries. It is pertinent to mention that the village head of Binnari and some local vigilantes were killed by bandits early this year.   DSP Usman Abdullahi, the State’s Police PRO, who confirmed the incident, said security operatives have commenced an investigation into the incident, adding that normalcy has been restored to the area.

It was gathered that Lagos, Ogun and Bauchi may soon become part of Nigeria's oil producing States. The Nine States already recognised by the NDDC Act are: Cross River, Edo, Delta, Abia, Imo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa-Ibom and Ondo States. The bill seeking this introduction has passed the second reading at the Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, representing Lagos West Senatorial District on the platform of APC. Solomon Olamilekan Adeola  explained to the Senate on Wednesday that Bauchi, Lagos and Ogun had officially joined the league of oil-producing States by virtue of discovery of crude oil in Alkaleri, Badagry and Ipokia respectively. Senator Adeola  said; “By virtue of this, the States are entitled to the 13 per cent derivation that is due to oil-producing States, according to the provision of Section 162, Sub-Section 2 of the Nigerian constitution. “Mr President, the purpose of this bill is for the Act to make provision for new States who ha

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) arrested a staff of Arik airline over bribery and corruption at the Muritala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. The staff whose identity was not released, was arrested while soliciting for a bribe from a travelling passenger at the General Aviation Terminal of the Muritala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. The Airport Authority said the On Duty Card of the erring staff has been withdrawn. The female suspect is said to have been handed over to the appropriate security agency for immediate action. The Airport Authority said in a statement that the move is a fallout of a meeting it held over the "Incessant extortion of passengers by airport officials at the nation’s airports and steps being taken to address the situation." Recall that the FAAN had recently released new regulations regarding how to reduce the menace of extortion at the country's airports, following the alleged extortion of an American, Alina Olivier at the MMIA on the

Reports indicate that heavily armed men have killed three persons and injured others in Anara market, Isiala Mbano LGA of Imo State. The incident occurred around 10pm on Tuesday night. A Sources Revealed that the assailants stormed the market in a white Sienna car, and opened fire on defenceless residents. Three persons were killed while others sustained gunshot wounds.  Among the deceased were two Igbo and a northerner selling suya at the junction of the daily market. This is coming barely two weeks after suspected IPOB Militants killed three Dangote truck drivers in Orsu LGA of the State and set their corpses ablaze.

Eagles eye Reporter have gathered that, Security operatives on Wednesday barred journalists from entering the courtroom to report the trial of IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu. Sources say that one of Kanu’s Lawyers, Mr.  Maxwell Opara  was also prevented from entering the Federal High Court in Abuja. Meanwhile lawyers of Kanu including Ifeanyi Ejiofor and Aloy Ejimakor were allowed inside the courtroom. Also barred from the courtroom were traditional rulers and other activists. Recall that Justice Binta Nyako had adjourned Kanu’s trial to October 10, 2021. Details Shortly........

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Charles Soludo winner of the 2021 gubernatorial election in Anambra. Recall that INEC had declared the election inconclusive following a delay at Ihiala LGA which could not hold on Saturday for insecurity reasons. The election eventually took place on Tuesday November 8 and the Commission's Returning Officer (RO), Prof. Florence Obi announced a 112,229 votes to defeat PDP's flag bearer, Valentine Ozigbo, who amassed 53,807 votes. Prof. Florence Obi  revealed that Prof. Soludo had won in 19 out of 21 LGAs in the State including; Dunukofia, Awka South, Oyi, Anaocha, Ayamelum, Anambra East, Idemili South and Onitsha South, Njikoka, Orumba South, Onitsha North, Idemili North, Ekwusigo, Aguata, and Nnewi South, Orumba North and Ihiala Local Government Areas.

Reports indicate that, The Indigenous People of Biafra has canceled its one-week sit-at-home order it issued across the South-East. This is coming barely 48 hours to the much anticipated gubernatorial election slated for Saturday November 6. The separatist group, in a statement by  Emma Powerful,  the group’s Director of Media and Publicity, said it called off the order after consultations with elders, traditional, and religious leaders from the region. It noted that there are no intentions to add to the pains of people as all business activities have been grounded since the commencement of the sit-at-home order. The statement reads; “Following the genuine intervention of our elders, esteemed traditional institutions/rulers and religious leaders, and after due consideration of the positive impacts of their engagement, and sequel to the fact that our elders have spoken in our terms, the Leadership of IPOB ably led by Mazi Nnamdi Kanu hereby and immediately call off the one-week sit-

  Usman Alkali Baba, The  Inspector General of Police, has ordered the restriction of vehicular movements in and out of Anambra State from Midnight on Friday, 5th November 2021 to Midnight on Saturday, 6th November 2021. He said the move is aimed at protecting the sanctity of the electoral process.  "The restriction order became necessary following pointers from the Election Security Threats Assessments conducted by the Force which indicate a high likelihood of infiltration by criminally-minded individuals to Anambra State, before, during and after the polls."  "The measure would also avail Security Forces a firm grip of the State to checkmate the movement of political thugs and touts, and prevent the free flow, circulation and use of illicit arms and hard drugs throughout the period and beyond." "I enjoin INEC officials, accredited observers, journalists and other authorized officials to go about their lawful duties as it relates to the elections,

Eagles eye reporters have gathered that Hoodlums have stormed Ile-Iwe Police Station at Command bus stop axis of Lagos State, over the death of a tricycle rider who was allegedly shot by a Police officer. Eagles eye reporters earlier reported that one person was shot dead following a clash between tricycle riders and security operatives at Ile ewe area, Lagos State. A Sources say that the policeman allegedly shot dead the tricycle rider because he refused to give him N100 bribe. This caused palpable tension in the area as hoodlums mounted a road blockade to protest the alleged killing of the tricyclist. Although as of the time of filing this report, calm and normalcy have been restored to the area but a recurrence of the incident cannot be ruled out.

Multiple Reports indicate that unknown gunmen have killed four policemen in Oraifite town, Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State. Eagles eye reporters gathered that the security personnel were killed after the assailants attacked a police checkpoint in Oraifite. This is coming three days to the much anticipated Anambra State gubernatorial elections slated for Saturday November 6. In the last one week, Eagles eye reporters has reported several gun duels between the police, the army and the gunmen at Ekwulobia in Aguata Local Government, Nnewi in Nnewi North Local Government, and Nnobi in Idemilli South Local Government of Anambra. However, the Anambra Police command has announced that there would be a total lockdown from Thursday to enable security operatives take control of the space and deal with any violence that might erupt during the polls. On 15th October, Eagles eye reporters reported that the Inspector General of Police, (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the mobilization a

The Chairman/Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) has stated that the proposed 2022 budget allocation to the Agency is a great improvement on previous budgets, and by extension, the Agency's fortunes.  He said this on Wednesday at the budget defence of the Agency before the House Committee on Narcotic Drugs.  Gen. Marwa  expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari and the Finance Minister, Mrs Zainab Ahmed for their deep understanding of the challenges of the 32-year old Agency in terms of support and performance. Gen. Marwa  also thanked the two chambers of the legislature for what he described as the unalloyed support the Agency enjoys from the houses. The NDLEA boss appealed to the lawmakers to continue their support with the passing of the proposed budget and "Enhance it where necessary, especially in the areas of essential needs like the purchase of arms and ammunition.&qu

Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State has declared Thursday 4th  and Friday 5th of  November as work-free days ahead of Saturday's Anambra governorship election. The state boss stated that the public holiday is to enable residents in the state to move to the locations where they registered as voters.   “This will enable Public Servants in Anambra to travel to their respective communities to cast their votes on Saturday Nov.6,”  Willie Obiano  said. However, the Anambra Police command has announced that there would be a total lockdown from Thursday to enable security operatives take control of the space and deal with any violence that might erupt during the polls. Recall, on October 15, Eagles eye reporters reported that IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the mobilization and deployment of a total of 34,587 Police personnel, three Police Helicopters, technical capabilities of the Police Airwing, the Force Marine and the Force Animal Branch as well as other operational a

Multiple Reports indicate that, The Nigerian Air Force has killed scores of bandits in offensive airstrikes launched in Chikun LGA of State. Eagles eye reporters gathered that the airstrikes were conducted over some identified locations in Kauwuri and Gaude villages. The locations were identified as bandits enclaves following multiple Intelligence reports by the Airforce. In a statement by Samuel Aruwan, "the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security, fighter jets attacked the bandit camps in Kauwuri general area, and armed bandits were observed fleeing from the locations. A helicopter gunship then followed for a close mop-up with rockets and cannons.  In a second wave over Gaude, the air platforms attacked the identified bandit hideouts in the area. Bandits were similarly observed attempting to take cover under some trees. The location was then also attacked.  Ground Military forces trailed and engaged the dozens of bandits who fled the location following the ai

Armed Gunmen have attacked a Lecturer of the University of Abuja, Dr. David Okoroafor, in his office at the School’s permanent site. This incident is coming barely 72 hours after bandits invaded the University staff quarters, kidnapping a Professor, and five others. Eagles eye reporters gathered that the armed men stormed Dr Okorafor’s office on Wednesday morning with the intention to assassinate him. Eagles eye reporters also gathered that Gunmen stormed a Junior Secondary school in Yebu community, Kwali area council, Abuja, and kidnapped the Vice- Principal, Mr. Mohammed Nuhu. The surge in insecurity in the FCT prompted troops to intensify security measures by mounting roadblocks at strategic locations following Intelligence reports of planned bandits attack on the Nigerian capital.