Youth Corpers Murdered in Cold Blood while on National Service


Ukeoma Ikechukwu, on his facebook page, made a recommendation to his friends. He urged them to watch the video: “A Soldier's Silent Night”. In his words, it is a “very heart-wrenching video everyone should see”. It is the touching story of an American soldier observing Christmas in a lonely world far away from friends and family—in the service of his fatherland. Well, Ikechukwu is dead. He was murdered in cold blood by rioters who said they were protesting against the results of last Saturday’s presidential election. Ikechukwu was wasted in far-away Bauchi: lonely, terrified, kilometres away from friends and family—in the service of his fatherland as a youth corps member. It is a heart-wrenching story everyone should hear.

His last phone calls were described as coming from “someone in distress”. His last post on his facebook wall was on Sunday, April 17, a day after the election, at 6:48am, via mobile web. He wrote (unedited): "Na wao! This CPC supporters would hv (have) killed me yesterday, no see threat oooo. Even after forcing underaged voters on me they wanted me to give them the remaining ballot paper to thumb print. Thank God for the police and am happy i could stand for God and my nation. To all corps members who stood despite these threats esp. In the north bravo! Nigeria! Our change has come."
He was reported missing that day by friends and finally confirmed dead Friday, with thousands of tributes flowing across the social network sites.

He was not alone. Six other youth corps members were confirmed killed in Bauchi, where the candidate of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, polled 1,315,209 votes (or 81.69 per cent), defeating President Goodluck Jonathan (of the Peoples Democratic Party) who scored 258,404 votes and did not even hit the 25 per cent mark. The corps members were reportedly chased to a police station where they sought refuge. But the rioters, who were said to be chanting “Sai Buhari”, overran the station and killed the young Nigerians.

The story of Obinna Okpokiri is as heart-wrenching as Ikechukwu’s. The 27-year-old was butchered and burnt to ashes—in the service of his fatherland. Okpokiri’s own circumstances were as gruesome as they could be. He had reportedly run to the Corpers’ Lodge as the rampaging rioters targeted the youth corps members who were the polling officers recruited by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the general election. As death loomed, the young Nigerians contemplated fleeing to the barracks, the only sanctuary in times of mob insanity. But they were not lucky enough. The rioters caught up with them, beat them up, slaughtered the ones they could and set them on fire. Human beings. Future leaders on the last lap of fulfilling statutory requirement before starting their careers. Slaughtered. Sliced. Soaked in petrol. Scorched. Reduced to ashes in the most callous fashion.
Okpokiri could have been in the United Kingdom savouring life some other way and living in the safety of a society that would go to any length to protect its citizens. He chose to return to his fatherland after acquiring a post-graduate degree in the UK. He chose to do the mandatory national youth service. He chose to obey the posting to Bauchi State, as against the mass hysteria of changing posting.

And, as it were, he chose to die.
The story of Ikechukwu and Okpokiri, mowed down in their infancies, is re-igniting calls for the scrapping of the NYSC—a body created in 1976 ironically to foster national unity. The corps members always appear to be the primary targets in ethno-religious riots in some parts of the country. There is now an online petition being mobilised to ask for the withdrawal of youth corps members from violent states, while some are calling for the outright scrapping of the scheme in the interest of safety and protection of the lives of the young graduates.

According to his profile, Ikechukwu worked at His Grace Network Limited as a manager, and studied at the University of Nigeria Nsukka between 2006 and 2010. He did his secondary school at National High School, Aba, from 1997 to 2003. His favourite quote, according to him, was: “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost. When health is lost, something is lost but when character is lost, all is lost.” His choice of music was “anything inspiring” and his favourite book was the Bible.
He seemed to have a strong religious bent, listing among his interests Dr. Tunde Bakare whom he called “Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God”. (Ironically, Bakare is Buhari’s running mate.) He also listed House on The Rock (his church, it has turned out), Pastor Sunday Adelaja, The Experience Lagos (a yearly Christian music festival), Myles Munroe, and Pastor Bimbo Odukoya among his “interests”.

An anonymous writer wrote on Okpokiri in a blog Friday: "Let's all give a moment of silence and think about the senseless loss of Obinna Okpokiri, 27 years of age, Estate Management graduate, Abia State University, butchered and burnt in Bauchi state. Can he be brought back? No, never, not ever! ...I did not know Obinna directly but we had mutual friends here in London. Until recently Obinna was here in the UK, at his family expense, to pick up a post graduate qualification. Obi, as I will call him for the rest of this write up, like every young man had dreams and hopes and one of such was to go back and complete the mandatory NYSC. As a result he packed his bags, paid his way back to Nigeria to serve his fatherland in Bauchi where he was posted to do his National Youth Service.”
For Ikechukwu and Okpokiri, it is silent night. It is a heart-wrenching story.

source: http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/two-youth-corpers-murdered-in-cold-blood-while-on-national-service/90142/

These are just few of those killed.

Yet some naive individuals are trying hard to launder the image of the General who ordered the killing of many of Nigerian's future. Never it won't work.

CPC/APC wasting innocent ppl's blood since 1914BC. May ha soul rest in peace. GEJ2019

this is pathetic,

apc at work

Do you know u can go to JAIL faster with this. If buhari is a terrorist was has it not been confirmed by fg. Why has fg not even taken him to court if they have proofs. Even if buhari makes certain statments it doesnt matter in law u have to back it up. Many like obj, dokubor, tompolo have even made worse statements. It could naturally be out of exictment or annoyance, buhari is not guilty of any crime. Or is gej scared of persecuting one man, with all the federal power it has, if he is scared then he deserves to be voted out for beign an ameatur in handling governance. Even in law if u see a man that killed someone in your very presence he would be called an ordinary suspect. Becareful u can go to jail for deformation of a gentleman character.

Nigeria is a bleeped up country, wonder why any reasonable human would want to be a patriot or render service to this Goddamn country. Smh.

oziegbe2015:
Do you know u can go to JAIL faster with this. If buhari is a terrorist was has it not been confirmed by fg. Why has fg not even taken him to court if they have proofs. Even if buhari makes certain statments it doesnt matter in law u have to back it up. Many like obj, dokubor, tompolo have even made worse statements. It could naturally be out of exictment or annoyance, buhari is not guilty of any crime. Or is gej scared of persecuting one man, with all the federal power it has, if he is scared then he deserves to be voted out for beign an ameatur in handling governance. Even in law if u see a man that killed someone in your very presence he would be called an ordinary suspect. Becareful u can go to jail for deformation of a gentleman character.

Wake up please this is not the 1980's and Buhari is not in charge. I don't blame you for typing this gibberish because in those days when the incorrigible killer general was in power he routinely jailed people for speaking the truth. But now times have changed. So I would advise you to embrace reality accept that your "gentleman-killer" general is a dinosaur and join the moving train.Peace.

corpers serving in the north should return before the election because Apc will certainly lose.they are blood sucking demons

Some questions for all the evil-minded who want to cynically use the deaths of these Nigerian to score some political points for the clueless:

1. Hasn't the Clueless-In-Chief set up a committee to investigate the post-election riots of 2011?

2. Did he not promise to make the findings of the committee public and deal with ANYONE found to have a hand in those riots?

3. So if you think Buhari has a hand in the deaths of those young Nigerians, why can't you simply publish for us here the part of the report of the investigation where he is OFFICIALLY INDICTED?

You supporters of the clueless we all know you are getting MORE DESPERATE AND JITTERY as the D-Day approaches. But even then, you should have shown some DECENCY and RESPECT to the families of these young Nigerians who lost their lives in those unfortunate circumstances, by avoiding the temptation to use the deaths of their loved ones in this REPREHENSIBLE, VILE political propaganda.

If I were a relative of any one of those young corpers, I would SURELY hate ANYBODY who cynically and despicably politicizes the unfortunate death of my relative as much as I would hate the evil mobs who killed them in such cold blood!.

Allureoftheseas:
Nigeria is a bleeped up country, wonder why any reasonable human would want to be a patriot or render service to this Goddamn country. Smh.

^^^Welcome to my way of thinking!

I wouldn't allow my dog to die for this useless country.......it's a murderers paradise! Life is cheap as chips......especially life of one that isn't from the killers ethnic group or religion!

There are strong indications that PDP is losing the next presidential election. The way they are firing all their canons to tarnish the image of GMB these days eeehhh. Despite all the accusations and allegations, GMB is drawing more supporters on a daily basis.

See them here. Never forget that Buhari incited their killings!

And he has the guts to threaten more violence.

I believe your paymasters, the PDP have this info as well. If not, you can pass it unto them for them to do the needful.

Your lies and propaganda against the People's General have failed to stick because they remain what they are: lies.

Next please!

Those that refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. The Jews never let you forget what happen to them decades ago talk of just a few years ago.

All politics aside, it amazes me that some people think a 73 year old retired warlord is what a growing Democratic country like Nigeria needs. When you listen to this General talk now in 2014 it is obvious he is not of sound mind. What ever Tinubu has in mind for Nigerians he should go ahead.

A Great Leader Can Never Rule a Corrupt People.
A King is a reflection of the people he rules.

PassingShot:
I believe your paymasters, the PDP have this info as well. If not, you can pass it unto them for them to do the needful.

Your lies and propaganda against the People's General have failed to stick because they remain what they are: lies.

Next please!

Which ones are lies and where is your proof? That he is holding a tablet is proof? That his servant is a Christian is proof? What are the lies?

biafranqueen:
Those that refuse to learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. The Jews never let you forget what happen to them decades ago talk of just a few years ago.

As an aside, don't you think our "Nigerian Jews" should be doing the same
That would help us avoid repeating the pogroms & massacre of 1967-1970 all over again.
Cheers!

God is infinite mercy will avenge ur deaths
He will reduce ur killers and their sponsors to nothing
Their families will henceforth east to produce any child that will reach ur age b4 kicking the bucket

oziegbe2015:
Do you know u can go to JAIL faster with this. If buhari is a terrorist was has it not been confirmed by fg. Why has fg not even taken him to court if they have proofs. Even if buhari makes certain statments it doesnt matter in law u have to back it up. Many like obj, dokubor, tompolo have even made worse statements. It could naturally be out of exictment or annoyance, buhari is not guilty of any crime. Or is gej scared of persecuting one man, with all the federal power it has, if he is scared then he deserves to be voted out for beign an ameatur in handling governance. Even in law if u see a man that killed someone in your very presence he would be called an ordinary suspect. Becareful u can go to jail for deformation of a gentleman character.

Shut up kid!
By the way, what is it with you guys and threats?

Please, this is not an illegal and blood thirsty military regime! This is democracy.
If we are to follow your sentiments, that means Jonathan would have jailed many of you including the old tyrant you are trying hard to launder his ugly image.

Now here this, Buhari is not a criminal, he is also a blood thirsty murderer.

First, tell me which portion of our constitution approves of coups and the plotters?

Buhari in referring to his coup said. "When I came, nobody died except a couple of policemen"! What was done to the families of those innocent policemen murdered in cold blood? Buhari and his gang of mischievous soldiers are terrorists who committed treason.
In the world of crime, Anini (the notorious robber) is far better than Buhari. Anini killed people for money, Buhari killed people for power!
While Anini was sent to the firing squad, we are today honoring Buhari!
If Anini who killed only for money was killed, why is Buhari who trampled on our constitution walking free?

It is only in Africa we honor criminals.

Buhari is a blood thirty tyrant,

It is only a blood thirsty human that would back date a law just to kill.

Before Buhari shot his way to the seat of government, the punishment for drug trafficking was jail.
Buhari discarded the constitution and ruled ruined by devilish decrees.

So, he stated by a decree, drug trafficking is now death penalty with effect from some months back, just to kill those who were already jailed.
It is only a merchant of death who could do that.

So Buhari is a gentleman?
Then gentleness must have a new definition!

During the devilish and illegal administration of the tyrant, reporters Tunde Thompson and Nduka Irabor were both sent to jail in 1984 under Decree No. 4 of 1984, which suppressed journalistic freedom!

Men were arrested, tortured and jail without any trial. Buhari's emotional fancies and fantasies is the law.

Was Fela not jailed for being money he earned through creativity? In Buhari's economics, anybody sending out or brining in foregien currency is corrupt. Fela went on oversea tours, earned some dollars and came back with it. Buahri arrested him and his money.
We knew he put Fela in jail but till today we don't know where he put the dollars.

Buhari, where is Fela's hard earned money?

Shame on all who trying to twist the tale.

In Nigeria, politicians aspiring for elective position don't have plans or manifestos but only know how to attack their opponents as if they are at war.
@Op, now that you believe you have shown us why Buhari is unelectable, please don't forget open another thread showcasing why Gej should be re-elected

This brought tears to my eyes. I try as much as possible to have an open mind towards all northerners but when I remember stories like this it is really hard. I remember the case of d female youth corper that was raped to death and then butchered all because she was wearing trousers and they said it was against their religion and sharia. The fact is, even before boko haram came into existence the north has always been populated by extremists and all manners of illiterate and half educated fanatics. How some people can burn their fellow human beings to death over one man's ambition is simply baffling.

akinsadeez:
This brought tears to my eyes. I try as much as possible to have an open mind towards all northerners but when I remember stories like this it is really hard. I remember the case of d female youth corper that was raped to death and then butchered all because she was wearing trousers and they said it was against their religion and sharia. The fact is, even before boko haram came into existence the north has always been populated by extremists and all manners of illiterate and half educated fanatics. How some people can burn their fellow human beings to death over one man's ambition is simply baffling.

oziegbe2015:
Do you know u can go to JAIL faster with this. If buhari is a terrorist was has it not been confirmed by fg. Why has fg not even taken him to court if they have proofs. Even if buhari makes certain statments it doesnt matter in law u have to back it up. Many like obj, dokubor, tompolo have even made worse statements. It could naturally be out of exictment or annoyance, buhari is not guilty of any crime. Or is gej scared of persecuting one man, with all the federal power it has, if he is scared then he deserves to be voted out for beign an ameatur in handling governance. Even in law if u see a man that killed someone in your very presence he would be called an ordinary suspect. Becareful u can go to jail for deformation of a gentleman character.

No atom of sympathy, he neva mentioned or called bullhari a terrorist..... RIP to ther dead.

kaycexx:


No atom of sympathy, he neva mentioned or called bullhari a terrorist..... RIP to ther dead.

but you dont need rocket science to knw where all these propaganda is channeled to. Its nice at least u people are no longer calling that sacred name, becos its not proven in court

kaycexx:


No atom of sympathy, he neva mentioned or called bullhari a terrorist..... RIP to ther dead.

i have sympathised to the best of my ability. My stepsister was even a victim

oziegbe2015:
Do you know u can go to JAIL faster with this. If buhari is a terrorist was has it not been confirmed by fg. Why has fg not even taken him to court if they have proofs. Even if buhari makes certain statments it doesnt matter in law u have to back it up. Many like obj, dokubor, tompolo have even made worse statements. It could naturally be out of exictment or annoyance, buhari is not guilty of any crime. Or is gej scared of persecuting one man, with all the federal power it has, if he is scared then he deserves to be voted out for beign an ameatur in handling governance. Even in law if u see a man that killed someone in your very presence he would be called an ordinary suspect. Becareful u can go to jail for deformation of a gentleman character.

Why threaten people with Jail Wetin even de the jail self.........nor be human being de the jail , abi na Lion n tiger de this ur own Jail ..... Tell us

PassingShot:
I believe your paymasters, the PDP have this info as well. If not, you can pass it unto them for them to do the needful.

Your lies and propaganda against the People's General have failed to stick because they remain what they are: lies.

Next please!

The only thing you have to say to the deaths of corpers ordered by your people's devil's general is "Next please". Not surprised evil thinking spreads faster than ebola in the mind of those who had decided to suspend their conscience.

Buhari will be very proud of you and who knows you can get promoted.

neocortex:


The only thing you have to say to the deaths of corpers ordered by your people's devil's general is "Next please". Not surprised evil thinking spreads faster than ebola in the mind of those who had decided to suspend their conscience.

Buhari will be very proud of you and who knows you can get promoted.

Use your brain mister man! If GMB is anything close to what you say or believe, it is a big shame on GEJ-led PDP and your likes to fail provide evidence and bring him to justice. I got no time for nincompoops.

PassingShot:


Use your brain mister man! If GMB is anything close to what you say or believe, it is a big shame on GEJ-led PDP and your likes to fail provide evidence and bring him to justice. I got no time for nincompoops.

Name calling is the chief weapon of blind followers. There are many evil men roaming the streets in every corner of the globe it doesn't man they are innocent. But with time their crime will catch up with them no matter how hard they try to take advantage of the legal system. You might pass this message over to your unrepentant killer god Buhari.

neocortex:


Name calling is the chief weapon of blind followers. There are many evil men roaming the streets in every corner of the globe it doesn't man they are innocent. But with time their crime will catch up with them no matter how hard they try to take advantage of the legal system. You might pass this message over to your unrepentant killer god Buhari.

Point out the name calling in my post.

I repeat: if your GEJ-led PDP government has no evidence to even remotely rope Boko Haram on GMB and you still spew the rubbish here, you need to see a psychiatrist.

PassingShot:


Point out the name calling in my post.

I repeat: if your GEJ-led PDP government has no evidence to even remotely rope Boko Haram on GMB and you still spew the rubbish here, you need to see a psychiatrist.

You are an epitome of Buhari himself who was reported to have pulled out a pistol during a executive state meeting when he couldn't stand reality. Since you have no pistol to pull you decide to repeat a Buharist mantra. I understand it is difficult to accept another point of view even when it is backed by fact and goodwill. I will advice that you take time to reflect if they will allow you.