₦airaland Forum

Umuinyioku:
I don't believe brother. Your quality reminds me of Professor Malik. Very versatile and down to earth. You cut same trait and quality.

I don't know who Professor Malik is but I can assure you that any right-thinking individual who lives abroad in a democratic country would tell you the very same! Even your politicians when they come here know they have to get in line or face the consequences. People here no dey joke at all when it comes to their rights and the law.

gidgiddy:
■ Only God knows the number of people that DSS are currently illegally detaining without charge across the country. I believe its in the thousands. People whose families have given up hope that they are still alive, but are wasting away in some Army barrak where DSS have dumped them for no reason

The only way that information will be made available to the public is if a member of the public would take it on themselves to investigate and push that all into public space. Otherwise, no one will ever really know or stand with those who you say have been fighting. What happened to these people is clearly illegal. So, to tell me that someone gave up is ridiculous.

kkins25:
■ Tor... Some people like to dig their own Graves.. His "manhood" was the shovel. 😂😂😂

I can't believe he went on Live Radio for Pete's sake. Who does that?

wilyparker:
All these one na for country where get law... Nigeria is a lawless country... Just pray 🙏 Nigeria never happen to you

Stop telling these lies abeg!

Democracy — Government for the people by the people — work in those countries because the people who are the government are regularly engaged in carrying out their civic duties while upholding their rights by Law. The same can be achieved in the Nigerian case if and when the Nigerian people cease to perceive themselves are mere passengers in their democracy; Nigerians need to begin by understanding their rights and carrying out their civic duties, rather than remain in the same comatose state they have been in for the most of the 64 years of independence.

Umuinyioku:
Sorry for being inquisitive. Are you a University teacher? You look like one, going by quality of your lecture. But you could prove me wrong.

I no finish college at all.

kkins25:
The case is in court. And, I mentioned credible arguments the defense could use against her(or rather as defense against the state). Plus, there is a thing as self-defence given his post insinuated that the lady initiated the whole drama. Even though he may have abused her prior, they have charged him based on his post and I'm sure the wife would not charge him on previous incidences. That's how the court works bruh...

The man's own shalaye dey stacked up against him! https://www.nairaland.com/8144593/suraj-jarus-oyewole-been-charged/5#130795665

Imagine going on the Radio as well. https://www.nigeriainfo.fm/

kettykin:
■ God will certainly fight for the oppressed, unless there is no God again. Bookmark this comment for future references. Because I will certainly remind you.

Which God go do that? The same deities that allowed your gods of men reduce you lot to religious/tribal zombies with nearly no inkling of their rights and duties in their own democracy. Or are we talking of another deity here?

Umuinyioku:
■ Yes. I witnessed all you are saying. What is the essence of freedom when that freedom cannot be guaranteed? You could be hacked down under such freedom atmosphere. Is it not better we have regulated freedom than absolute freedom where rights and privileges are trampled upon?
■ The Chinese are progressing because of regulated freedom. Not absolute. Nigeria with absolute freedom, where are we in terms of development index? We have found ourselves in hosbean state because of western democracy that doesn't suit our circumstances. Nigeria is not ripe for democracy.

Even in the best democracies on the planet, no one can tell you that freedom is guaranteed. Nothing in this life comes with such a guarantee. So should we pack it up on democracy cause of that?

2. Folks conveniently forget that the same China did not simply land where it is today after just a short history. It took China almost 1000 years to get to where it is today with its style of governance. Look up their history. These people were in bondage and without progress for more than 1000 years before what you see today. Should Nigeria equally take a gamble on the same? Maybe 500 years of military rule with hopes that after that we will finally see progress? Is that what you feel we need?

Umuinyioku:
■ Hmmmm I doubt you are not a Lawyer because you're exhibiting extra trait of a Lawyer.
■ But I want to disagree with you that we are in democratic society where the law is upheld. I don't think so because many things are done ultra vires without resort to the law. Examples abound. Honestly, I prefer military rule to this Democracy which has destabilized our moral and financial institutions. Under the military, no Bokoharam insurgency. No IDP camps. No herders -farmers clash. There was calm in the polity.
So, how do you justify democracy under this straining condition? To hell with democracy!

Huh? I lived through a good portion of the military era in Nigeria myself and I am shocked anyone would make such claims as the one's you are making here! Are you here trying to convince me that having the Military terrorize Nigerians right in their very homes in many cases is better than having Boko Haram and IDP camps in only some parts of the country? Did you by any chance witness the joyous outcries when news came down that Abacha was dead? Do you know why people shouted out for joy?

As I had said before, Democracy is government by the People for the people. What is still missing from the Nigerian democracy is Government by the people. The average Nigerian is not only oblivious to his rights as an individual but also ignorant of his civic duties/responsibilities as well. Look at the Kenyan kids for instance and see how very different those kids are in the way they reason with their government and the way the average Nigerian does..

Lezzlie:
DSS did the arrest and handed them over to the military who have no authority to detain civilians .
Both DSS and the military are culpable

That is why the Constitution states it is an illegal detention.

Section 35 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
▢ Every person shall be entitled to his personal liberty and no person shall be deprived of such liberty save in the following cases and in accordance with a procedure permitted by law -
▶ in execution of the sentence or order of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty;
▶ by reason of his failure to comply with the order of a court or in order to secure the fulfilment of any obligation imposed upon him by law;
▶ for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of the order of a court or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed a criminal offence, or to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to prevent his committing a criminal offence;
▶ in the case of a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years for the purpose of his education or welfare;
▶ in the case of persons suffering from infectious or contagious disease, persons of unsound mind, persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or vagrants, for the purpose of their care or treatment or the protection of the community; or
▶ for the purpose of preventing the unlawful entry of any person into Nigeria or of effecting the expulsion, extradition or other lawful removal from Nigeria of any person or the taking of proceedings relating thereto:
[color=#990099]Provided that a person who is charged with an offence and who has been detained in lawful custody awaiting trial shall not continue to be kept in such detention for a period longer than the maximum period of imprisonment prescribed for the offence.[/color]
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall have the right to remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall be informed in writing within twenty-four hours (and in a language that he understands) of the facts and grounds for his arrest or detention.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained in accordance with subsection (1) (c) of this section shall be brought before a court of law within a reasonable time, and if he is not tried within a period of -
▶ two months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who is in custody or is not entitled to bail; or
▶ three months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who has been released on bail, he shall (without prejudice to any further proceedings that may be brought against him) be released either unconditionally or upon such conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure that he appears for trial at a later date.
▢ In subsection (4) of this section, the expression "a reasonable time" means -
▶ in the case of an arrest or detention in any place where there is a court of competent jurisdiction within a radius of forty kilometres, a period of one day; and
▶ in any other case, a period of two days or such longer period as in the circumstances may be considered by the court to be reasonable.
▢ Any person who is unlawfully arrested or detained shall be entitled to compensation and public apology from the appropriate authority or person; and in this subsection, "the appropriate authority or person" means an authority or person specified by law.
▢ Nothing in this section shall be construed -
▶ in relation to subsection (4) of this section, as applying in the case of a person arrested or detained upon reasonable suspicion of having committed a capital offence; and
▶ as invalidating any law by reason only that it authorises the detention for a period not exceeding three months of a member of the armed forces of the federation or a member of the Nigeria Police Force in execution of a sentence imposed by an officer of the armed forces of the Federation or of the Nigeria police force, in respect of an offence punishable by such detention of which he has been found guilty.
More: https://jurist.ng/constitution/sec-35

Umuinyioku:
Thanks for the free lecture. I now know better. By the way,are you a Lawyer? You have really impressed me!

I am not a lawyer but I live in a democratic society where the rule of Law is the order of the day no matter where or who you are dealing with. It is maintained not by ghosts or magic but by people asserting it every where they go.

Sapasenator:
■ Most students in Nigeria focus on their studies to get good grades and graduate on time and once graduated, they can participate in activism if they want. He is likely a radicalized IPOB member plus Nigeria is a very poor country, kids are sent to school to graduate, and help out in little ways they can in the family and not become meddlesome interlopers in cases not concerning them.

All these are unnecessary stories abeg! Spare me, please!

The boy and the others were not charged nor convicted of any crimes, so I see absolutely no reason why you are bent on pining imaginary crimes against them. Follow the Constitution always!

Section 35 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
▢ Every person shall be entitled to his personal liberty and no person shall be deprived of such liberty save in the following cases and in accordance with a procedure permitted by law -
▶ in execution of the sentence or order of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty;
▶ by reason of his failure to comply with the order of a court or in order to secure the fulfilment of any obligation imposed upon him by law;
▶ for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of the order of a court or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed a criminal offence, or to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to prevent his committing a criminal offence;
▶ in the case of a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years for the purpose of his education or welfare;
▶ in the case of persons suffering from infectious or contagious disease, persons of unsound mind, persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or vagrants, for the purpose of their care or treatment or the protection of the community; or
▶ for the purpose of preventing the unlawful entry of any person into Nigeria or of effecting the expulsion, extradition or other lawful removal from Nigeria of any person or the taking of proceedings relating thereto:
[color=#990099]Provided that a person who is charged with an offence and who has been detained in lawful custody awaiting trial shall not continue to be kept in such detention for a period longer than the maximum period of imprisonment prescribed for the offence.[/color]
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall have the right to remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall be informed in writing within twenty-four hours (and in a language that he understands) of the facts and grounds for his arrest or detention.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained in accordance with subsection (1) (c) of this section shall be brought before a court of law within a reasonable time, and if he is not tried within a period of -
▶ two months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who is in custody or is not entitled to bail; or
▶ three months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who has been released on bail, he shall (without prejudice to any further proceedings that may be brought against him) be released either unconditionally or upon such conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure that he appears for trial at a later date.
▢ In subsection (4) of this section, the expression "a reasonable time" means -
▶ in the case of an arrest or detention in any place where there is a court of competent jurisdiction within a radius of forty kilometres, a period of one day; and
▶ in any other case, a period of two days or such longer period as in the circumstances may be considered by the court to be reasonable.
▢ Any person who is unlawfully arrested or detained shall be entitled to compensation and public apology from the appropriate authority or person; and in this subsection, "the appropriate authority or person" means an authority or person specified by law.
▢ Nothing in this section shall be construed -
▶ in relation to subsection (4) of this section, as applying in the case of a person arrested or detained upon reasonable suspicion of having committed a capital offence; and
▶ as invalidating any law by reason only that it authorises the detention for a period not exceeding three months of a member of the armed forces of the federation or a member of the Nigeria Police Force in execution of a sentence imposed by an officer of the armed forces of the Federation or of the Nigeria police force, in respect of an offence punishable by such detention of which he has been found guilty.
More: https://jurist.ng/constitution/sec-35

Zico5:
■ Compensation kwa. Nigeria don scam u guys

Did you not know that it is the same Laws that these people use against you in their many defamation charges? Why is it not a scam when they use it but suddenly a scam when you are called to use it but would rather chase after excuses? Make una dey use una head abeg! Doing nothing will change nothing, the same applies as far as your Laws.

confusedlady:
■ Madam Terrorism enabler, I wish to inform you that where your knowledge of that constitution stops is where my own knowledge of it begins. Isn't it Ironic that terrorists and terrorism enablers first port of call is always the constitution of a country they don't believe in. A country they are opposed to. A country they label a ZOO?
The same court your terrorist leader Nnamdi Kanu is currently seeking succour under?
You guys love running to the courts and employing the constitution when you are caught in by the long arm of the law.

Quit rambling for Pete's sake!

Section 35 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
▢ Every person shall be entitled to his personal liberty and no person shall be deprived of such liberty save in the following cases and in accordance with a procedure permitted by law -
▶ in execution of the sentence or order of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty;
▶ by reason of his failure to comply with the order of a court or in order to secure the fulfilment of any obligation imposed upon him by law;
▶ for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of the order of a court or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed a criminal offence, or to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to prevent his committing a criminal offence;
▶ in the case of a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years for the purpose of his education or welfare;
▶ in the case of persons suffering from infectious or contagious disease, persons of unsound mind, persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or vagrants, for the purpose of their care or treatment or the protection of the community; or
▶ for the purpose of preventing the unlawful entry of any person into Nigeria or of effecting the expulsion, extradition or other lawful removal from Nigeria of any person or the taking of proceedings relating thereto:
[color=#990099]Provided that a person who is charged with an offence and who has been detained in lawful custody awaiting trial shall not continue to be kept in such detention for a period longer than the maximum period of imprisonment prescribed for the offence.[/color]
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall have the right to remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall be informed in writing within twenty-four hours (and in a language that he understands) of the facts and grounds for his arrest or detention.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained in accordance with subsection (1) (c) of this section shall be brought before a court of law within a reasonable time, and if he is not tried within a period of -
▶ two months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who is in custody or is not entitled to bail; or
▶ three months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who has been released on bail, he shall (without prejudice to any further proceedings that may be brought against him) be released either unconditionally or upon such conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure that he appears for trial at a later date.
▢ In subsection (4) of this section, the expression "a reasonable time" means -
▶ in the case of an arrest or detention in any place where there is a court of competent jurisdiction within a radius of forty kilometres, a period of one day; and
▶ in any other case, a period of two days or such longer period as in the circumstances may be considered by the court to be reasonable.
▢ Any person who is unlawfully arrested or detained shall be entitled to compensation and public apology from the appropriate authority or person; and in this subsection, "the appropriate authority or person" means an authority or person specified by law.
▢ Nothing in this section shall be construed -
▶ in relation to subsection (4) of this section, as applying in the case of a person arrested or detained upon reasonable suspicion of having committed a capital offence; and
▶ as invalidating any law by reason only that it authorises the detention for a period not exceeding three months of a member of the armed forces of the federation or a member of the Nigeria Police Force in execution of a sentence imposed by an officer of the armed forces of the Federation or of the Nigeria police force, in respect of an offence punishable by such detention of which he has been found guilty.
More: https://jurist.ng/constitution/sec-35

Umuinyioku:
■ This heart wrenching News. It's an indication there's no law in the country. DSS should be reorganized. Not having ethnic coloration of northern origin. There should be a balance in the recruitment and only qualified candidates should be employed. I have come across many of them. Some of them could barely read and write. They exhibit Hitler like traits. Very draconian and impervious to reasoning. In fact, they're law unto themselves. First, Bichi, appointed by Buhari as Director General should be removed. His filial attachment to Buhari makes him to behave any how. Sorry, Boy, for your ordeal.

Wrong! There is definitely a law. The problem is that most Nigerians do not respect the law nor carry out their civic responsibilities to ensure the Law is upheld in every corner and arm of Government. The average Nigerian assumes that democracy is a magical system of government that maintains itself without any input from the people who are meant to be the government in that case. (Democracy is Government of the People by the People.)

What a load of crap, right?.

confusedlady:
■ "YOUR CONSTITUTION, " This alone tells me all I need to know about you and also tells me WHO NEEDS TO GROW A BRAIN! Bloody terrorist sympathiser and terrorism enabler. You aren't hard to identify....

Did you know it is not against the Law to be a terrorist sympathizer? So I am not sure why you think calling someone that is a crime of some sort. Rather, the Law says that a person has to in fact commit a crime, be charged and convicted for it before he/she can be considered by law, a criminal.

P.S. It is your constitution since I don't live in Nigeria, Eeejit!

Sapasenator:
■ What civic duty are you yapping about? Going to a court hearing to support a potential terrorist? How many court sittings did you attend as a university student? Will his parents be proud of him?

It is not illegal to support even a terrorist so long as you do not commit a crime by it. The boy was arrested without charge. That is illegal and something even your Constitution frowns upon. Are you going to argue even against the very Constitution here?

His parents should be proud of him because he is a better Nigerian than most Nigerian youths today — their parents included — have ever been.

confusedlady:
...

... According to your Constitution, the boy and everyone else illegally detained by your government deserve an official apology and compensation for the harm done them.

Section 35 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
▢ Every person shall be entitled to his personal liberty and no person shall be deprived of such liberty save in the following cases and in accordance with a procedure permitted by law -
▶ in execution of the sentence or order of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty;
▶ by reason of his failure to comply with the order of a court or in order to secure the fulfilment of any obligation imposed upon him by law;
▶ for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of the order of a court or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed a criminal offence, or to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to prevent his committing a criminal offence;
▶ in the case of a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years for the purpose of his education or welfare;
▶ in the case of persons suffering from infectious or contagious disease, persons of unsound mind, persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or vagrants, for the purpose of their care or treatment or the protection of the community; or
▶ for the purpose of preventing the unlawful entry of any person into Nigeria or of effecting the expulsion, extradition or other lawful removal from Nigeria of any person or the taking of proceedings relating thereto:
[color=#990099]Provided that a person who is charged with an offence and who has been detained in lawful custody awaiting trial shall not continue to be kept in such detention for a period longer than the maximum period of imprisonment prescribed for the offence.[/color]
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall have the right to remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall be informed in writing within twenty-four hours (and in a language that he understands) of the facts and grounds for his arrest or detention.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained in accordance with subsection (1) (c) of this section shall be brought before a court of law within a reasonable time, and if he is not tried within a period of -
▶ two months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who is in custody or is not entitled to bail; or
▶ three months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who has been released on bail, he shall (without prejudice to any further proceedings that may be brought against him) be released either unconditionally or upon such conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure that he appears for trial at a later date.
▢ In subsection (4) of this section, the expression "a reasonable time" means -
▶ in the case of an arrest or detention in any place where there is a court of competent jurisdiction within a radius of forty kilometres, a period of one day; and
▶ in any other case, a period of two days or such longer period as in the circumstances may be considered by the court to be reasonable.
▢ Any person who is unlawfully arrested or detained shall be entitled to compensation and public apology from the appropriate authority or person; and in this subsection, "the appropriate authority or person" means an authority or person specified by law.
▢ Nothing in this section shall be construed -
▶ in relation to subsection (4) of this section, as applying in the case of a person arrested or detained upon reasonable suspicion of having committed a capital offence; and
▶ as invalidating any law by reason only that it authorises the detention for a period not exceeding three months of a member of the armed forces of the federation or a member of the Nigeria Police Force in execution of a sentence imposed by an officer of the armed forces of the Federation or of the Nigeria police force, in respect of an offence punishable by such detention of which he has been found guilty.
More: https://jurist.ng/constitution/sec-35

Sapasenator:
Get a good lawyer and take them to court plus, next time, face your studies. Kanu did not send you school.

He did what was his civic duty, something most Nigerians never think is necessary for them to do. And here you are casting him down for it? No wonder Nigerians don't understand their rights and duties as citizens.

confusedlady:
■His parents sent him to school to study. He left his school to Abuja to attend the court trial of a man accused of terrorism and treason.
From the write up,you can easily understand where his sympathies lie. He is an enabler of terrorism as well as a terrorist sympathiser. He deserves what he got. These are the people who regularly go to court to torment trouble and recruit IPOB new intakes.
He is even lucky to get out of the DSS dungeon alive....

Grow a brain! Courts invite members of the public to attend hearings for good reason. It is necessary in democratic settings for the members of the public to be present wherever possible. The boy exercised his right by law, and did what is considered his civic duty at that, but was illegally detained in the process. Your Constitution says that he and everyone else illegally detained deserve a public apology as well as compensation for their many troubles.

Zico5:
You think Nnamdi Kanu send anyone. He is also fighting for himself. Forget the issue of fighting for Biafra. You left ur destiny unattended to chasing Kanu destiny. Oyo is ur name o

Grow a brain! Courts invite members of the public to attend hearings for good reason so that democracy is carried out no matter the case. The boy exercised his right by law and was illegally detained. Your Constitution says that he and everyone else illegally detained deserve a public apology as well as compensation for their many troubles.

Section 35 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
▢ Every person shall be entitled to his personal liberty and no person shall be deprived of such liberty save in the following cases and in accordance with a procedure permitted by law -
▶ in execution of the sentence or order of a court in respect of a criminal offence of which he has been found guilty;
▶ by reason of his failure to comply with the order of a court or in order to secure the fulfilment of any obligation imposed upon him by law;
▶ for the purpose of bringing him before a court in execution of the order of a court or upon reasonable suspicion of his having committed a criminal offence, or to such extent as may be reasonably necessary to prevent his committing a criminal offence;
▶ in the case of a person who has not attained the age of eighteen years for the purpose of his education or welfare;
▶ in the case of persons suffering from infectious or contagious disease, persons of unsound mind, persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or vagrants, for the purpose of their care or treatment or the protection of the community; or
▶ for the purpose of preventing the unlawful entry of any person into Nigeria or of effecting the expulsion, extradition or other lawful removal from Nigeria of any person or the taking of proceedings relating thereto:
[color=#990099]Provided that a person who is charged with an offence and who has been detained in lawful custody awaiting trial shall not continue to be kept in such detention for a period longer than the maximum period of imprisonment prescribed for the offence.[/color]
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall have the right to remain silent or avoid answering any question until after consultation with a legal practitioner or any other person of his own choice.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained shall be informed in writing within twenty-four hours (and in a language that he understands) of the facts and grounds for his arrest or detention.
▢ Any person who is arrested or detained in accordance with subsection (1) (c) of this section shall be brought before a court of law within a reasonable time, and if he is not tried within a period of -
▶ two months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who is in custody or is not entitled to bail; or
▶ three months from the date of his arrest or detention in the case of a person who has been released on bail, he shall (without prejudice to any further proceedings that may be brought against him) be released either unconditionally or upon such conditions as are reasonably necessary to ensure that he appears for trial at a later date.
▢ In subsection (4) of this section, the expression "a reasonable time" means -
▶ in the case of an arrest or detention in any place where there is a court of competent jurisdiction within a radius of forty kilometres, a period of one day; and
▶ in any other case, a period of two days or such longer period as in the circumstances may be considered by the court to be reasonable.
▢ Any person who is unlawfully arrested or detained shall be entitled to compensation and public apology from the appropriate authority or person; and in this subsection, "the appropriate authority or person" means an authority or person specified by law.
▢ Nothing in this section shall be construed -
▶ in relation to subsection (4) of this section, as applying in the case of a person arrested or detained upon reasonable suspicion of having committed a capital offence; and
▶ as invalidating any law by reason only that it authorises the detention for a period not exceeding three months of a member of the armed forces of the federation or a member of the Nigeria Police Force in execution of a sentence imposed by an officer of the armed forces of the Federation or of the Nigeria police force, in respect of an offence punishable by such detention of which he has been found guilty.
More: https://jurist.ng/constitution/sec-35