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slimmoney:
nobody is even talking about somebody keeping 200 million cash at home/palace, is that not money laundering? abeg na ask i dey ask o.

No money laundering is the taking illegal proceeds if crime and trying to make it look legitimate. In order for it to be money laundering we need to prove it was illegally obtained. It's not a crime to keep your money in your house.

drealcivilceno:
Someone that did not read your message!

He just wanted to argue for the sake of it. Thats why he couldn't expand on his own argument.

ofuonyebi:
Honestly, this is the real trouble with Nigeria..
People of the same height, of the same tommy and levels always fly and photo together..
why?

That's the average body of middle age men. I'm sure he's average height aswell.

Never blame us when our policies go bad. Nothing is ever our fault.

We'll believe it when we see it.

nwakibie3:
Saraki led senate is the only NASS I know that can do that, others are rubber stamp

You know nothing then because they never did. It was the 2nd NASS that overrided Obasanjo to pass NDDC and ICPC laws.

Omooba77:
Ok motigbo.....

Lol pointless mumu ramblings.

JuanDeDios:
I don't get that part too.

Also keep in mind the slave got himself a girlfriend in between his routine 12 hour shifts..

Omooba77:
Sometimes you allow a fool to win......

Lol more mumu ramblings I thought you said you going to keep quiet? I hope this foolishness doesnt run in your family . Why not speak on your point if you have?

francisbiz:
The boy could be stubborn and guilty of juvenile delinquencies though, because his story of oppression working 6am to 12am 365 days does not add up with the aspect that he even has a girlfriend checking on him at the prison. His story may not be reliable.

Its crazy to imagine he found time to get a girlfriend. Lol she even looked past him not having any money to speak off. The land issue is suspicious aswell considering some people say land is taken by fraudsters in the name of the Oba.

Bump

PrinceMajestic:
be careful bro, pls that is Oba, Nigeria's number 1 Demon and Master of Craft. His above investigation, except you're completely senseless then you can criticize him

Lol are you trolling. The were conquered and pillaged by the British and their treasures are still all over Europe. What's the magic doing?

Ilaje1:
But he was used as an under age. The Benin oba should know better. If true the boy worked for him as an underage and without any payment, that's slavery and the king shd be arrested. He will be in jail right now in a normal society.

His parents should be in jail aswell for child abuse. They sent him their knowing about his situation. That's why I asked did his parents sell him into slavery.

“I don’t have fixed working hours. Sometimes I do work from morning (6am) till midnight (12am); sometimes till dawn. I don’t have time for myself because I was occupied. I was being maltreated. I have photo proof. I was always beaten and threatened every day. I was just waiting for the whole issue to die so I can leave because it was becoming more unbearable. I called my parents and I explained everything to them; I even told my friends. They all advised me to just bear that maybe everything will soon be over.

Omooba77:
I leave you to your shallow mind....
Seun somebori needs help....

Lol thank you keep your foolishness to yourself . Your pointless mumu ramblings are too much.

Dsalvo:
OBJ is a funny hypocrite. The worst type there is. Did he tolereate rebels or dissenting voices in his time in power?

We remember very well Sir. Please enjoy your retirement and leave Nigeria be.

At least the National Assembly weren't complete pushovers in his time. They're the only ones to override a veto. That's how NDDC and ICPC were passed into law.

Omooba77:
You are beyond redemption....

Your foolish comments have no end. I guess there's things prayer can't fix. Lol what point were you trying to make?

Osagyefo98:
Too big for what? Too big for modern day slavery or too big for detaining a young boy of 20 years.

Well I learnt Benins are in support of the obas action against the boys so who am I to offer sympathy.

Let them continue suffering.

There's no reason to speak on the issue until they're charged or brought to court. They're being smart about the situation unlike Prince Andrew who practically incriminate himself. The story will die unless there's media coverage on more court case.

Omooba77:
Go and pray.... God bless you....

Another mumu response since you don't have a point.

ruggedtimi:
how can a 20yrs old boy that barely have freedom know all these.

I assume he should know he had the right to leave at 18. Its hard to believe he just figured that out at 20. It's weird he calls it running instead of quiting.

Richy4:
The millions they were talking about, is it physical cash or bank transfer?... I mean #200M?

This makes more sense. even then the transaction would be flagged and individual who owned the account would be tracked down. This case will be interesting.

FreeStuffsNG:
If this story is true,I will demand that the National Human Rrght Commission(NHRC) and other humanright groups take up the case of this young man and should investigate the palace and other traditiomal rulers that may still be practicing human slavery.

All the slaves in all palaces in Nigeria must be set free and compensated.

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Britain should not to return their bronze till they free the slaves. Can modern slavers really cry to former colonizers? On a serious note the work hours are on a child is slavery. Cracking this sort of case will be hard considering nobody wants to snitch because he's a diety in their minds. They would need incentive to tell on each other. I just wonder about the parents who sent their kid into such an environment.

shortIGBOman:
How can you compare Kaduna with the East? Kaduna is 100% safer than the East, where you are not sure of seeing the next hour and your neighbor or father might use you for Rituals or eat you for lunch
The East is not safe at all.

Since Buhari won't publish crime stats there's no way to compare unless states release their own crime states like El Rufi did. I doubt they had over 1000 murders like kaduna did. I do assume the per 100k murder rate is lower.

Blue3k:
Kaduna crime stats:

Est. 8.9 million population according to Wikipedia.

1192 homicides ~ 13.39 homicides per 100k
The number Homicides increased by 245 which is a 20.55% increase.
3,348 kidnappings ~ 37.62 kidnappings per 100k
891 assaults (injuries) ~ 10.01 assaults per 100k

FreeStuffsNG:
Reading through your comment, you must think you are addressing kindergatens. Go and ask deposed Alhaji Dasuki, SLS , Andrew, the favorite son of Queen of England etc.

Lol Andrew was such an idiot giving that interview. That guys going down and royals aren't trying to go down with him. I really don't get the worship of mortal men.

Lol if the guy beats the case he should write a tell all book detailing the experience working for the king. That's after suing every party for civil damages.

yinkus6750:
Human rights commanding IGP.
If police should leave the roads, then UGM, and others will have all opportunities to wreck the region.

Road blocks do little to reduce crime. Active police measures like patrolling would be more useful. Can you tell me how many arrest you've witnessed at a police check point? If road blocks were so effective at reducing crime we see other states demanding more. Kaduna witnessed a 21% jump in murders but ask for more check points.

Note that my parents’ property; a house on 100 by 100 and extra land were seized by the palace even before investigations started. The properties have not been returned yet.

How does the palace have the power to seize your property? Why would they take they take their property when they have nothing to do with it. Lol will they also punish their grand children and great grand children like north Korea? This story is so weird lets hope S.R covers the court case extensively.

Is fairness playing under same rules or winning the game at the same rate?

Omooba77:
Your Buhari should explain the hardship he is causing Nigeria. ..

Lol what a clown response. It obvious you didn't have a point afterall. Now you're shifting the goal post to buhari. Just say Buhari's bad and move on next time.

godofuck231:
If you all knew what you are getting into ,leave the oba alone , be warned , omadan (sword bearers ) are known to be terrible kids , wayward and crimey at a young age , they are taken to the palace as a way of curbing their evil excesses, its a last resort for parents in ancient times and modern , its an institution on its own to teach these kids discipline. BE WARNED

How does any of this excuse the alleged criminality of the institution?

Omooba77:
You missed the point....

Enlighten me then cause you're not making sense.

Omooba77:
Nigerians are already becoming rebels, is there any law anywhere in Nigeria?.....

You missed his point if you're talking about people becoming criminals. There's still a need for rugged individuals like I said. Laws won't stop people from being betas.

Proposal: decentralised policing
Opposition: but what about tyrannical governors?
Supporters: The state legislatures and courts are there.
Opposition: Do you trust betas in the state legislatures?
Supporter: touché but...

“There would be some time you would be asked have to do something, but you would say no, this is not right. And when you say that you will become a rebel."

“Our country, Nigeria, needs more of rebels. Those who would look at things straight in the face and say ‘this is not right’, ‘this, I will not be part of’, ‘this is not good for Nigeria.”

yemex04:
Honestly Aregbesola has made it look he is the one contesting against Oyetola, instead of promoting the competency of his prefered candidate,he has been making noise about betrayal..
It's seriously a misplaced priority for Aregbesola.
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You can see he's a real ego maniac by his actions.

The defendant acted foolishly but that doesn't mean he's guilty. I do find it hard to believe he organized the theft of 200 million naira in cash without being noticed. I'm just not sure about the story though.

I dont buy his slavery story considering he could of walked off the job when he was 18. Did his parents sell him into slavery and not care? If they're working you like a mule with no payment why are you there? It was foolish for him wasting his life serving this king, speaking to the police without a lawyer and signing statements without a deal in place.

“I don’t have fixed working hours. Sometimes I do work from morning (6am) till midnight (12am); sometimes till dawn. I don’t have time for myself because I was occupied. I was being maltreated. I have photo proof. I was always beaten and threatened every day. I was just waiting for the whole issue to die so I can leave because it was becoming more unbearable. I called my parents and I explained everything to them; I even told my friends. They all advised me to just bear that maybe everything will soon be over.

Oba Of Benin In Modern Slavery Scandal, Uses Influence To Detain Palace Aide Who Served Him From Age 15 In Prison For Months, Denies Him Bail Over Allegation Of Stealing

The Oba of Benin in Edo State, Oba Ewuare II, is currently enmeshed in modern-day slavery scandal and an alleged violation of human rights of one of his palace aides, Nelson Oghogho – a 20-year-old who was detained by the police for months and remanded in prison over an allegation of stealing.

SaharaReporters learnt that Oghogho, who joined the palace in 2016 as a 15-year-old boy, was also denied bail by the police who were reportedly acting on “palace instructions.”

SaharaReporters gathered that the palace detained Oghogho and another palace aide, identified only as Bright, from May to August 2021 when they were taken to court and the two had been in prison ever since.

“So everyone is scared of the big name and the family of this boy is really helpless now; He was detained since May 31, 2021. The strange part is that they even denied his bail even when it was a case of someone being accused of stealing,” a source said.

"It may also interest you to know that these people are doing everything possible to sweep this issue under the carpet so people don’t know about it and they constantly give the impression that Nelson must serve some time for this outrageous allegation.

"Some time ago, Nelson tried to run away from the palace because of the maltreatment and hardship he had endured. You should also know that his poor parents who are farmers have not been spared by this cruel monarch as their few hard-earned landed properties have been seized and they are constantly at risk.

"They have done all they can to beg and are still begging and saying he (Oba of Benin) should have their properties in exchange for their son’s freedom but to no avail. In my opinion, this is a pure case of modern slavery and this should not be tolerated.

"They are just using influence to keep the poor guy in prison, he was supposed to have been granted bail but they denied the bail, the state council opposed it and they are all trying to please the king."

SaharaReporters learnt that Oghogho and the other were accused of stealing N200 million cash from the palace.

He was charged with stealing and conspiracy
Speaking with SaharaReporters, a top source revealed that the allegation of stealing N200 million cash from the palace was both frivolous and inhumane.

“How is it humanly possible for a 20-year-old boy to steal the sum of N200 million in cash from the palace with all the security and pageantry without being noticed and traced? Even a bullion van will hardly hold that much money. It may also interest you to know that these people are doing everything possible to sweep this issue under the carpet.

"Initially, he (Oba of Benin) said it was $20,000, then, he said N10 million, when he saw that he wasn’t getting as much solidarity. He started increasing it till now it’s currently N200,000,000, which he is accusing Nelson of stealing. 

“The state council gave some flimsy excuses that Nelson will run off if granted bail while his lawyer sat there and said nothing. Seemingly they’ve all been bought over. His lawyer later suggested that we should go for an appeal for the bail and charge an outrageous sum of N1 million,” he said.

SaharaReporters learnt that the palace aide now 20 years old (to turn 21 this year), wrote some notes while in remand, detailing how his ordeal at the Oba of Benin’s palace started.
He is being remanded in Oko correctional centre in Benin City.

In the notes written by the accused while in prison, and obtained by SaharaReporters on Friday, Nelson said, “Before reading this book, things you need to know; one, I have been serving the King (Oba Ewuare II) for five years plus. I have been serving without off day, break or relaxation time. I work 365 or 366 days a year.

“I am not on any payroll, I don’t receive any salary. My family don’t get any benefit or compensation. They haven’t received anything from the palace. My education got tampered with since I got to the palace because the school is not functioning well and no proper equipment or lab. I was over-laboured.

“I don’t have fixed working hours. Sometimes I do work from morning (6am) till midnight (12am); sometimes till dawn. I don’t have time for myself because I was occupied. I was being maltreated. I have photo proof. I was always beaten and threatened every day. I was just waiting for the whole issue to die so I can leave because it was becoming more unbearable. I called my parents and I explained everything to them; I even told my friends. They all advised me to just bear that maybe everything will soon be over.

“It all started when an issue arose on May 15, 2021, about some missing cash in the King (Oba Ewuare’s) inner chamber. I happen to be one of the close aides to him. So one of my colleagues, Bright, was detained on that same day; May 15 for questioning.

“Meanwhile I was still doing my daily routine without knowing how the whole matter was going. I was beaten and threatened to confess about my colleague (Bright) that I saw him taking the money. But I refused to do so because I never saw him taking the money. Truth be told, it wasn’t very easy; I couldn’t run because they would falsely accuse me. Though I kept on complaining to the person that brought me (Rowland), he kept telling me to keep calm that I can run when everything is over. He told me everyone will conclude I am the one who took the money if I run.

“On May 31, Rowland told me that I was going to the State Criminal Investigation Department to write a statement that Bright mentioned my name in his statement ad I was really confused because I don’t even know what he was talking about. So I walked up to his car and entered there. I heard a lot of rumour that police can torture you and you will start confessing what you didn’t do. I was really scared.

“Then I asked Rowland if I could go home from the police station because all I wanted in my life was freedom. So I told Rowland I was going to confess that I saw Bright and Igwe coming out from the inner chamber with brown envelope but I don’t know what was inside; that they gave me some cash later that day not to tell anyone I saw them.

“The story was made up, no incident like that ever occurred. I wanted to get myself involved so I will be chased from the palace and I see that as the only way to freedom. So Rowland drove me to the State CID with two bouncers who they were going to detain too. We met the Commander, anti-cultist unit and I wrote my statement in his office. I was surprised that after writing the statement, Rowland left me there and I was detained on May 31, 2021. At first, I thought Rowland was going to inform the king so that I would be sent home as we both agreed. But I never heard from him for more than a week. I waited for weeks but he never showed up but kept giving excuses when called.

“I was detained for two months, a week and a day. (May 31 to August 8, 2021); my parents never visited nor called to check up on me. It was my girlfriend that kept on bringing food to me. It wasn’t really easy though.

“Note that my parents’ property; a house on 100 by 100 and extra land were seized by the palace even before investigations started. The properties have not been returned yet.
“So after being detained again on October 25, 2021, we were charged to court. We were taken to a High Court for a stealing case. We were remanded in Oko Prison on October 26, 2021, as awaiting trial persons.

“So on a fateful day, we were called for a visit by some prison wardens that there were some visitors from the palace. On getting there, we saw Dennis Osaretin, Oyaniyen and one other palace functionary who I assume the palace sent to check to see if we were really suffering.
“Tomorrow is Christmas and I am still in prison; worst Christmas ever not for me though because I always celebrate it without going out or having fun but it’s actually the worst Christmas for my family. How are they going to celebrate Christmas knowing their son, brother is in prison? Don’t really know how they feel now but I still give thanks to GOD.”

Frank Irabor, Secretary of Benin Traditional Council, told SaharaReporters that the monarch is too big to respond to such allegations, especially as the matter is in court. 

"I don't understand the case you are talking about, the case is in court, do you want Omo n'Oba (Oba of Benin) to react to that? 
"If someone is detained, even for one year, that is at the discretion of the judge or the agency handling the case. They will want to continue to remand the person, maybe to conclude their investigation. 

"They should not drag Omo n'Oba into it at all; he is too big for that. So there is no need to say the palace or the secretary should react. Let the court handle it. Please, he is too big for that," Irabor said. 

Source: http://saharareporters.com/2022/02/19/exclusive-oba-benin-modern-slavery-scandal-uses-influence-detain-palace-aide-who-served