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Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Horus(m): 2:20pm On Oct 15, 2012
[size=17pt]Police: Why we could not save the Port Harcourt 4[/size]

Published on October 15, 2012

Nigeria’s police boss, Mohammed Abubakar has revealed why the police failed to save the four students of the University of Port Harcourt, gruesomely killed by a mob in Aluu, in Rivers state on 5 October. In a statement issued today in Abuja, titled ‘Update ON ON-GOING INVESTIGATIONS ON ALUU KILLING: Rivers State: Murder of Four (4) Students of University of Port-Harcourt:”, the Inspector General of police explained that his men were chased away with stones by the mob attacking the boys. He said when a reinforced team of policemen returned to the scene, the boys had been killed and burnt by the mob.“On 5th October, 2012 at about 0700Hrs, based on a distress call that some armed robbers were arrested at Omukiri-Aluu area in Ikwerre LGA, a patrol team of four Policemen from Isiokpo Divisional Police Headquarters was dispatched to the area, a distance of about 10kms. The Police on getting to the scene met a mob attack on four victims who were supposedly the suspected armed robbers. Attempt made by the Police Patrol Team to take over the suspects were met with stiff opposition from the mob who chased the team with stones. “Consequently, the Patrol Team called for reinforcements, but unfortunately, upon the arrival of the reinforcements, the alleged armed robbery suspects have been stoned and burnt to death, while the mob immediately took to their heels. The corpses were recovered by the Police who by then have been joined by members of the Joint Task Force (JTF).”The students killed were: Ugunna Obuzor- aged 18 Years; 200 Level Geology student; Lloyd Toku- aged 19 Years; 200 Level Civil Engineering student; Tekena Elkanah- aged 20 Years, a Diploma Technical student and Chiadaka Odinga- aged 20 Years, 200 Level Theatre Arts student.

[img]http://4.bp..com/-0Qrxmzia3zU/T2IKn4hohBI/AAAAAAAAC8o/D72usgh-nHM/s400/Abubakar_Addressing.jpg[/img]
Mohammed Abubakar

The Inspector General’s statements only confirmed the criticisms by witnesses that the police simply abandoned the students to their fate when they got to the scene of lynching. A relation of one of the victims actually accused the police of encouraging the mob to kill the boys.
However, the IGP was not join issues with critics but went on to outline the efforts the police are making to arrest the culprits.
Abubakar said the Police immediately launched an investigation leading to the arrest (based on information) of Alhaji Hassan Welewa, the Traditional Ruler of Omukiri Community, Aluu where the heinous incident took place and eighteen (18) others, some of whom are members of the vigilante group of the community. “Intelligence report implicated Alhaji Hassan Welewa, as being the person who incited the mob to unleash terror on the victims. Further investigation conducted by the police indicates that four (4) suspects, namely: Felemo Solomon; Cynthia Chinwo; Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Samuel Evans have been closely linked to this barbarous act. “Findings have revealed that the victims had gone to the area where they met their unfortunate death earlier that morning to demand for money allegedly owed to them by Coxson Lelebori Lucky, alias ‘Bright’, who raised a false alarm that the victims were armed robbers. Although, Coxson has gone underground, Detectives are on his trail. Investigation is ongoing with efforts being intensified to track down others who are involved in the incident. Those who are found culpable shall be prosecuted. Abubakar said the police have in the meantime made a massive deployment of Policemen to the area, including detectives to assist the State Police Command. “Normalcy has been restored in the area, while the situation in the area, especially in the University and other tertiary institutions are being closely monitored with a view to forestalling any untoward reactions. “Efforts are being intensified to establish the motive(s) behind this crime, arrest all who may be directly or indirectly connected with the crime and eventually bring all indicted persons to book. “I wish to use this medium to advice and appeal to Nigerians to see it as their civic obligation in the fight against crime and criminality, to assist security agencies in the discharge of their responsibility. Security is everybody’s responsibility and so, should not be abandoned in the hands of security agencies alone. The maximum cooperation of the public is needed to ensure that Nigeria is safe for all. “Nigerians are further reminded to avoid taking laws into their hands, as two wrongs can never make a right. More so, it is criminal and against the laws of the land and those that do so will surely be made to face the full wrath of the law. “In addition, the IGP appeals to citizens who might have information touching on this and other on-going Police investigation not to hesitate in turning over such information to the Nigeria Police Force. “May I assure Nigerians that the Police Force will do everything legitimate, within its capacity, to ensure that perpetrators of these dastardly acts at Aluu in Rivers State are identified and made to face the law.

Source: http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/10/15/police-why-we-could-not-save-the-port-harcourt-4/

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by thegoodjoehunt(m): 3:01pm On Oct 15, 2012
Thanks for the update. Please, can the Mods send this to the front page?

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by thegoodjoehunt(m): 3:06pm On Oct 15, 2012
At least this shows that the Officers aren't sleeping on this issue. NPF more grease to your elbows. Let's get these murderers. cool

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by olushy: 3:32pm On Oct 15, 2012
the mob chased the team of 9ja police with stones.Kai if na gun d mob use wetin 9ja police go come do , BIG and FAT SHAME for 9ja police, police men way dey fear stone go fit stop hard armrobber,9Ja no get security,May GOD HelP 9ja, sorry my people 4 usein d f word, Bleep Nigeria’s police boss, Mohammed Abubakar,Bleep all 9ja police , so if I was d 1 killed like that 9ja police for say na bc of stone, 9ja we don b all close strange no b close communities or society again ,D KiLLING iS GeTTING thousand much not Too much , SOmebody pls tell GEJ to wake up , 9JA dey fall

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Horus(m): 3:43pm On Oct 15, 2012
thegoodjoehunt: At least this shows that the Officers aren't sleeping on this issue. NPF more grease to your elbows. Let's get these murderers. cool

Now we got the names of four suspects who lynched the students, namely: Felemo Solomon; Cynthia Chinwo; Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Samuel Evans. Also Coxson Lelebori Lucky, alias ‘Bright’, the guy who raised a false alarm by saying that the victims were armed robbers. (He is still on the run from the Police). They will never know peace, NEVER.

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by thegoodjoehunt(m): 4:20pm On Oct 15, 2012
Horus:

Now we got the names of four suspects who lynched the students, namely: Felemo Solomon; Cynthia Chinwo; Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Samuel Evans. Also Coxson Lelebori Lucky, alias ‘Bright’, the guy who raised a false alarm by saying that the victims were armed robbers. (He is still on the run from the Police). They will never know peace, NEVER.

As the true story of this incident unfolds, you get to feel even more sorry for these Boys. My heart aches when I imagine how they felt knowing they were losing their lives for crimes they never committed. This is too sad. What would it have caused these blood thirsty people to listen to them. What would it have caused Bright to let the people know that it was a false alarm. Definitely not the lives of these boys. This is too sad.

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Mobinga: 4:40pm On Oct 15, 2012
Reserved.
Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by redsun(m): 4:43pm On Oct 15, 2012
It is either the IGP is lying or the sister of one of the victim,who said the police casually strolled away from the marcabre scene on their own accord and even told the mob to finish them,was lying.

He shouldnt forget they were cameras all over the place that recorded most scenes and all that could be scanned to see and hear what actually happened.

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Mobinga: 4:44pm On Oct 15, 2012
Horus:

Now we got the names of four suspects who lynched the students, namely: Felemo Solomon; Cynthia Chinwo; Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Samuel Evans. Also Coxson Lelebori Lucky, alias ‘Bright’, the guy who raised a false alarm by saying that the victims were armed robbers. (He is still on the run from the Police). They will never know peace, NEVER.

Based on this report? He even explicitly used "suspects".

How are you different from the lynchers? Jumping to conclusions.

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by redsun(m): 5:02pm On Oct 15, 2012
Mobinga:

Based on this report? He even explicitly used "suspects".

How are you different from the lynchers? Jumping to conclusions.

How best could he have said it.Can the icked know peace?How?
Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Orikinla(m): 5:09pm On Oct 15, 2012
Horus: [size=17pt]Police: Why we could not save the Port Harcourt 4[/size]

Published on October 15, 2012

Nigeria’s police boss, Mohammed Abubakar has revealed why the police failed to save the four students of the University of Port Harcourt, gruesomely killed by a mob in Aluu, in Rivers state on 5 October. In a statement issued today in Abuja, titled ‘Update ON ON-GOING INVESTIGATIONS ON ALUU KILLING: Rivers State: Murder of Four (4) Students of University of Port-Harcourt:”, the Inspector General of police explained that his men were chased away with stones by the mob attacking the boys. He said when a reinforced team of policemen returned to the scene, the boys had been killed and burnt by the mob.“On 5th October, 2012 at about 0700Hrs, based on a distress call that some armed robbers were arrested at Omukiri-Aluu area in Ikwerre LGA, a patrol team of four Policemen from Isiokpo Divisional Police Headquarters was dispatched to the area, a distance of about 10kms. The Police on getting to the scene met a mob attack on four victims who were supposedly the suspected armed robbers. Attempt made by the Police Patrol Team to take over the suspects were met with stiff opposition from the mob who chased the team with stones. “Consequently, the Patrol Team called for reinforcements, but unfortunately, upon the arrival of the reinforcements, the alleged armed robbery suspects have been stoned and burnt to death, while the mob immediately took to their heels. The corpses were recovered by the Police who by then have been joined by members of the Joint Task Force (JTF).”The students killed were: Ugunna Obuzor- aged 18 Years; 200 Level Geology student; Lloyd Toku- aged 19 Years; 200 Level Civil Engineering student; Tekena Elkanah- aged 20 Years, a Diploma Technical student and Chiadaka Odinga- aged 20 Years, 200 Level Theatre Arts student.

[img]http://4.bp..com/-0Qrxmzia3zU/T2IKn4hohBI/AAAAAAAAC8o/D72usgh-nHM/s400/Abubakar_Addressing.jpg[/img]
Mohammed Abubakar

The Inspector General’s statements only confirmed the criticisms by witnesses that the police simply abandoned the students to their fate when they got to the scene of lynching. A relation of one of the victims actually accused the police of encouraging the mob to kill the boys.
However, the IGP was not join issues with critics but went on to outline the efforts the police are making to arrest the culprits.
Abubakar said the Police immediately launched an investigation leading to the arrest (based on information) of Alhaji Hassan Welewa, the Traditional Ruler of Omukiri Community, Aluu where the heinous incident took place and eighteen (18) others, some of whom are members of the vigilante group of the community. “Intelligence report implicated Alhaji Hassan Welewa, as being the person who incited the mob to unleash terror on the victims. Further investigation conducted by the police indicates that four (4) suspects, namely: Felemo Solomon; Cynthia Chinwo; Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Samuel Evans have been closely linked to this barbarous act. “Findings have revealed that the victims had gone to the area where they met their unfortunate death earlier that morning to demand for money allegedly owed to them by Coxson Lelebori Lucky, alias ‘Bright’, who raised a false alarm that the victims were armed robbers. Although, Coxson has gone underground, Detectives are on his trail. Investigation is ongoing with efforts being intensified to track down others who are involved in the incident. Those who are found culpable shall be prosecuted. Abubakar said the police have in the meantime made a massive deployment of Policemen to the area, including detectives to assist the State Police Command. “Normalcy has been restored in the area, while the situation in the area, especially in the University and other tertiary institutions are being closely monitored with a view to forestalling any untoward reactions. “Efforts are being intensified to establish the motive(s) behind this crime, arrest all who may be directly or indirectly connected with the crime and eventually bring all indicted persons to book. “I wish to use this medium to advice and appeal to Nigerians to see it as their civic obligation in the fight against crime and criminality, to assist security agencies in the discharge of their responsibility. Security is everybody’s responsibility and so, should not be abandoned in the hands of security agencies alone. The maximum cooperation of the public is needed to ensure that Nigeria is safe for all. “Nigerians are further reminded to avoid taking laws into their hands, as two wrongs can never make a right. More so, it is criminal and against the laws of the land and those that do so will surely be made to face the full wrath of the law. “In addition, the IGP appeals to citizens who might have information touching on this and other on-going Police investigation not to hesitate in turning over such information to the Nigeria Police Force. “May I assure Nigerians that the Police Force will do everything legitimate, within its capacity, to ensure that perpetrators of these dastardly acts at Aluu in Rivers State are identified and made to face the law.

Source: http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/10/15/police-why-we-could-not-save-the-port-harcourt-4/

THE MOST WICKED LIE I HAVE EVER READ OR HEARD IN NIGERIA.
POLICE ARMED WITH GUNS AND TEARGAS CHASED AWAY BY ANGRY MOB WITH STONES?

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Horus(m): 5:09pm On Oct 15, 2012
Mobinga:

Based on this report? He even explicitly used "suspects".

How are you different from the lynchers? Jumping to conclusions.

What do you mean?, so just because I said that the lynchers will never know peace I am now not different from the lynchers?. Now notice that Mohammed Abubakar said that Felemo Solomon; Cynthia Chinwo; Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Samuel Evans have been closely linked to this barbarous act. This is not my personal conclusion, it is the words of Mohammed Abubakar himself.
Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:09pm On Oct 15, 2012
I knew it, lack of preparation. What happened to ur rifles? Or were they lacking bullets? Ihere anaghi eme unu? Mob chased u away with 'stones'

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by slimming: 5:10pm On Oct 15, 2012
Police cannot execused themselves from the failure to rescue those boys.

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by GhostFaceKiller: 5:10pm On Oct 15, 2012
LIARS!

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:10pm On Oct 15, 2012
We can't blame the police,there is little they can do in an hostile situation,the culprits should now be the target,and be dealt with.
Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Mobinga: 5:11pm On Oct 15, 2012
Horus:

What do you mean?, so just because I said that the lynchers will never know peace I am now not different from the lynchers?. Now notice that Mohammed Abubakar said that Felemo Solomon; Cynthia Chinwo; Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Samuel Evans have been closely linked to this barbarous act. This is not my personal conclusion, it is the words of Mohammed Abubakar himself.

Yes it is, and from his words you conclude.
Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:12pm On Oct 15, 2012
This is just crap. How can the policemen who are usually armed with guns be chased away with stones?

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by valdubem(m): 5:14pm On Oct 15, 2012
first time the NPF has been able to achieve something. kudos IGP!(still waiting for the day they'll be hanged publicly)
Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:16pm On Oct 15, 2012
This will atleast answer the always asked question as regards the innoncence of these boys.

Alas, they really went to collect money owned one of them.


What a shame.

What a loss.

what a sad way to die.

May their soul find peace and their case find justice.

Horus:


Further investigation conducted by the police indicates that four (4) suspects, namely: Felemo Solomon; Cynthia Chinwo; Ozioma Abajuo and Chigozie Samuel Evans have been closely linked to this barbarous act.

“Findings have revealed that the victims had gone to the area where they met their unfortunate death earlier that morning to demand for money allegedly owed to them by [b]Coxson Lelebori Lucky, alias ‘Bright’, who raised a false alarm that the victims were armed robbers.[/b] Although, Coxson has gone underground, Detectives are on his trail.


Source: http://pmnewsnigeria.com/2012/10/15/police-why-we-could-not-save-the-port-harcourt-4/

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:16pm On Oct 15, 2012
Orikinla:

THE MOST WICKED LIE I HAVE EVER READ OR HEARD IN NIGERIA.
POLICE ARMED WITH GUNS AND TEARGAS CHASED AWAY BY ANGRY MOB WITH STONES?
the lie wicked no be small! I almost smashed my phone reading the fat lie! How can mob chase police with ordinary stones? Where has it been heard of? At least thank God they didn't lie about the boys being innocent if not na dat one for pain me pass.

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:16pm On Oct 15, 2012
God punish the Nigeria police force. What a silly excuse.just imagine the rubbish he is saying "the mob chased us"? Militants chase una, boko haram chase una,armed robbers chase una, kidnappers chase una, mob chase una....who una don chase? Fools. Next story please cool

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by soundtruth(m): 5:16pm On Oct 15, 2012
Thought they said it was 13 people that were arrested, now we are hearing 4, what about the chief?
Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:18pm On Oct 15, 2012
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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Siga: 5:19pm On Oct 15, 2012
All these yarns...na crap....U tell me say mob chase Police wey carry guy with stones....Well...at least u established that those boys are not thieves....

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by yeye4live(m): 5:19pm On Oct 15, 2012
Watchin d clip of ow d ALUU4 were kiled u wil no it only take d heart of a murderer to kill dat way,some one wit heart can't kill even his enemy dat way,if u investigate does dat kiled d ALLU4 wel I won't b surprise hearing dey ve murdered pple in d past. But wat I don't undastand in dis IG brief s ow cam a mob chase police who re carying guns n canister wit just stone, NA wah 4 Naija authority self na no fit lie wel wel

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by chemashie(m): 5:20pm On Oct 15, 2012
Orikinla:

THE MOST WICKED LIE I HAVE EVER READ OR HEARD IN NIGERIA.
POLICE ARMED WITH GUNS AND TEARGAS CHASED AWAY BY ANGRY MOB WITH STONES?
Do you have to quote the whole epistle & write in block letters to drive home ur point? Olodo!

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by GenOrumov: 5:20pm On Oct 15, 2012
This is a seriously lame excuse to cover up the obvious inefficiency of the Nigerian Police. So the IGP is saying that the police don't have guns anylonger to use in scaring away the mob but they have guns to threaten innocent passersby? It would have been better if he didn't say anything than giving this lame excuse.

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by tempest01(m): 5:20pm On Oct 15, 2012
Lie jor...mob chase u with stone...the video wey I see, If you fire warning shots into the air, all those people for there for escape...just two or three were the barbarians that did the killing directly.

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:20pm On Oct 15, 2012
I hope those heartless nairalanders accusing the slained innocent boys of being cultist and thieves are now burying their heads in shame!

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Odunnu: 5:22pm On Oct 15, 2012
Four Nigerian Policemen couldnt disperse a mob?
What happened to their teargas? What happened to their reckless shooting atleast in the air? And the re-inforcement took eternity to come?
The IGP is a terrible liar

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Re: Police: Why We Couldn't Save The Aluu 4 by Nobody: 5:23pm On Oct 15, 2012
Evil police force! When it is time to shoot a sales girl they will have guns then....hisss

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