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AllBlack:
Madam Go and HUSTLE

shebi if na man dey complain all this thing na the same thing you go talk



So what is the fate of that FAT BOY in the picture I am seeing?

A prominent northern Islamic cleric, Sheikh Murtala Bello Asada Sokoto, has criticised the Nigeria Police Force over its denial of a viral video showing armed men riding motorcycles in Katsina State, questioning efforts to portray the individuals as anything other than terrorists.

The cleric's reaction followed a statement by the police dismissing widespread claims that a uniformed police officer was seen saluting armed bandits in the footage.

According to the police, the individuals captured in the video were not terrorists but local vigilantes.

However, Sheikh Asada rejected the explanation and shared another video in response, accusing the police of undermining public trust through what he described as a misleading narrative.

Speaking in Hausa in remarks monitored by SaharaReporters, the cleric said the police, despite their efforts to combat insecurity, were contributing to growing suspicion and mistrust among Nigerians.

According to him, attempts to reclassify armed bandits as non-terrorists raise serious questions about the message being sent to the public.

“These groups of armed bandits were returning from a peace meeting, if the attempt is to say that they are not terrorists, what message is being passed to the public?” Asada asked.

“Honestly, despite the goodwill and confidence we have in the Nigeria Police Force for their efforts, they are the ones creating doubt and mistrust between themselves and Nigerians.

“By God, I felt ashamed when I saw a statement attributed to them regarding a circulating video in which they claimed that the men in the footage were not bandits, [/b]even though the old video clearly showed armed bandits returning from a peace meeting.

[b]"Did they even listen to the audio in the Video? Are vigilantes now being given such heavy weapons? Do they realize how much that statement is damaging their credibility in the eyes of Nigerians?

The controversy began after a video circulated widely on social media showing dozens of armed men riding motorcycles while a police officer in uniform appeared to salute them as they passed.

The footage stirred outrage and concern among Nigerians, many of whom identified the men as armed bandits responsible for years of attacks, killings, kidnappings and cattle rustling across communities in Nigeria's North-West region.

In response to the public backlash, the police denied that the men were terrorists, insisting that they were members of local vigilante groups.

The explanation, however, has continued to generate criticism from several Nigerians, including Sheikh Asada, who argued that the visible weapons carried by the men and the circumstances surrounding the video were inconsistent with the police's account.

The cleric maintained that statements perceived as shielding or downplaying the activities of armed groups risk eroding public confidence in security agencies at a time when communities across northern Nigeria continue to face persistent security threats.

“Bandits with their weapons are moving freely,” a man who recorded the video could be heard saying in Hausa.

However, another man in the vehicle quickly asked him to keep quiet.

“Please keep quiet, why are you talking?” he said.

Zamfara, Niger, Katsina, Sokoto, and many other states in North-West and North-Central Nigeria are bedevilled by bandit attacks.

The bandits kill and kidnap at will despite the large deployment of police officers and soldiers to the affected states.

kiddaz:
Oga go sleep anything una done generalize. Nigeria this, Nigeria that. The recent over $6.5 billion healthcare fraud in Florida by so many American doctors na Nigerians still do am? The case is still on going but you nor go hear pim! Beause they know how to cover thier shame unlike Una. Una no dey hear news that's why y'all come here to disgrace yourselves in this seun app. I keep saying we are down in the league of fraudulent people only say Seun and co like to push Nigerian shaming news to front page. And when other foreigners who are worse than us start laughing at us with this news una go dey vex. Meanwhile na una sabi cast una selves. Not only ban. They go ban demselves first

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed as false and misleading claims accompanying a viral video on social media alleging that a uniformed police officer was seen interacting with armed bandits in Katsina State.

The Force clarified that the individuals seen in the video are members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria and registered hunters assisting security agencies in ongoing operations in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of the state.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, clarifying that the video captured a routine interaction between a police officer and the security volunteers as they proceeded to a designated operational area.

The statement read, “For the avoidance of doubt, the individuals featured in the video are not bandits. They are duly recognised members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria (VGN) and registered hunters who are actively supporting ongoing security operations in collaboration with security agencies in Musawa and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.”

It added, “The video captured a routine interaction between a police officer and these security volunteers as they proceeded to a designated operational area in support of efforts to combat criminality and enhance public safety. Any claim suggesting otherwise is entirely false, malicious, and intended to mislead the public.”

The Force condemned what it described as the deliberate distortion of facts and the spread of misinformation capable of causing public anxiety and undermining confidence in security institutions.

"The Nigeria Police Force strongly condemns the deliberate distortion of facts and the circulation of misinformation capable of causing public anxiety, undermining confidence in security institutions, and frustrating ongoing security operations,” the statement said.


The police urged members of the public to disregard the claims linked to the video and rely only on information released through official channels.

The statement further warned those responsible for creating or circulating false information to desist or risk legal consequences.

“The Force warns individuals and groups engaged in the creation, publication, or dissemination of false information capable of prejudicing public peace and security to desist immediately, as appropriate legal action may be taken against violators,” it added.

The Force reiterated its commitment to working with legitimate community-based security stakeholders and othere relevant partners in efforts to combat crime and protect lives across the country.

PepeXKermit:
You don talk am say you no be saint. My brother tell us your unsaintly contribution in dextroying nigeria if its not stealing of collective funds

PepeXKermit:
J

You sef be part of them. You just never get the opportunity yet

PigTormentor:
The citizens didn't join thr fray, you have it backward.
The leaders are just a microcosm of the citizenry. 95 percent of Nigerians are already into the frau already. The ones that are not into is simply because they do not ha e the means to join.
Your leadership is a sample of the rest of the country.

fredoooooo:
How many in the Knock out stage and how many world cup ?

ScamDemicEra:
... there are levels in business, politics, entertainment, sports etc you can never reach without belonging to the occult, some high levels can't be reached without selling your soul to the devil !

the occultists will never tell you that, they took a vow of secrecy -instead they spew all kinds of cock n bull genius stories for the sheeples !!

Cyberterror:
If she collects the 1 million from fayose, it only shows that she is buyable at that price. Why will she collect any money at all if she doesn't believe there should be financial inducement for election participation?

Wotowotoman:
Ogbeni, you should learn to keep shut when discussion at hand pass your power. Where dem teach you say person no fit convert him net worth to cash? This is money Ronaldo earned in pure cash and invested. Why he no go fit convert the same assets to cash? And who tell you say his money is not in liquid investments? Are you his accountant? Come on gerrout of here and go learn how investments work before better konk land on that bald head

Btw, for your info, I’m not a Ronaldo fan

Wotowotoman:
Wetin this one dey talk? Wtf has net worth got to do with wetin I dey talk? And you go think say you don talk one sensible thing. Na wa o

Wotowotoman:
What the hell do you mean by stop making money? Where person wey get 1 billion go keep him money before? Under bed? Ogbeni, come on gerrout of here

Titogbanski:
Are the statements and policies from Trump propaganda?? We have heard him talk all these race talk and taking back America. Are you saying all the travel ban from certain countries are lies? Have you seen President Trumps standing and notice very few or no blacks at all in his cabinets/advisers?

The truth is that it is the past president that made America very diverse and great. Trump is trying very hard to reverse that trend. There is no left wing media anything, Trump is the one selling the new negative image with his utterances and policies