This is one of a series of videos posted by the Catholic Bishop of Nsukka, Most Reverend Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, to his YouTube channel on October 21. The theme of the homily was about the End SARS protests and the situation of the country, but I believe that it is this particular clip, in which he talked about mosques in Nsukka and churches in the north, that offended a lot of people.
Sultan to IGP, DSS: Interrogate Bishop Onah over attacks on muslims in S- South, S-East
ON NOVEMBER 4, 2020. 11:53 AM. IN NEWS
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA – The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Adamu, and the Department of State Services, alleging that Bishop Godfrey Onah of Nsukka Catholic Diocese instigated the recent attacks on Muslims in the South-East and South-South regions.
NSCIA, under the leadership of the Sultan of Sokoto, Alh. Sa’ad Abubakar III, told the IGP that it possessed evidence which indicted the Catholic Bishop in last Saturday’s assault on Muslims in Nsukka, Enugu State.
The apex Muslim body, specifically alleged that some Christian bigots attacked Muslims in Nsukka and burnt their Mosque following a sermon delivered by Bishop Onah.
The Sultan explained that the attacks intensified following his appeal to the security agencies on October 23, to offer special protection to Muslims in the two regions in view of the threats they face.
The petition, signed on behalf of the Sultan by NSCIA’s Deputy Secretary-General, Prof. Salisu Shehu, reads in part: “On Saturday, October 31, 2020, some Christian bigots unleashed violent and virulent attack on Muslims in Nsukka and burnt their Mosques as a result of a hateful and inciting sermon, full of lies and fallacies, delivered by one Bishop Reverend Father Godfrey Igwebuike Onah
“In the sermon, it was clear that the Bishop instigated the worshippers against Mosques and Muslims. It would therefore require any disagreement, no matter how minute, to execute the premeditated havoc wreaked on the Muslims in the two zones.
“You may recall our letter dated 6 Rabiul-Awwal 1442 AH (23 October, 2020) wherein we implored the Nigeria Police Force to specially protect the lives, property and places of worship for Muslims living in the South-East and South-South.
“In the said letter, we informed you about the violent assaults being unleashed on the Muslims in some parts of the zones. Some were killed and their property worth billions of Naira were looted, vandalised or set on fire. Mosques including very ancient ones built by indigenous Igbo Muslims were burnt.
“Rather than abating, the persecution and violence against Muslims in the said two zones have persisted with greater intensity.”
The petition to the IGP, which was sighted by Our Correspondent on Wednesday in Abuja, warned that the recurrence of these kinds of virulent assault on Muslims in the two regions, if left unchecked, could surely ignite reprisals in other parts of the country, especially in the North.
“It has therefore become imperatively urgent to proactively bring an end to these criminality.
“In view of the above, the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, on behalf of the entire Muslim Ummah, hereby reiterate our call to you, Sir, to rise up to this challenge and protect the lives and property of Muslims in the South-East and South-South as bonafide citizens of Nigeria who should live peacefully in any part of the country.
“Specifically, we also implore you, as a matter of urgency interrogate, Reverend Father (Bishop) Godfrey Igwebuike Onah of his hate speech, inciting sermon of lies, fabricated to provoke hatred for Muslims,” the petition stressed.
naptu2: The top ten most memorable events in professional wrestling (in no particular order).
Number 1
The Mighty Igor was the most popular wrestler on Nigerian television long before Hulk Hogan, the Von Erichs, Stone Cold Steve Austin, the Rock and John Cena.
Igor was billed as a Polish strong man and he often engaged in feats of great strength. Back then, in Nigeria, anything that was extra strong or unusually big was often nicknamed "Mighty Igor".
Igor was well liked right around the world. He often brought Polish sausages and other gifts for the fans and usually interacted with them before and after matches.
Dick The Bulldog Brower was the exact opposite. He was billed as a wild man that often bit his opponents. At that time (in Nigeria) any child that was fond of biting people was usually nicknamed "Bulldog Brower".
If I remember correctly, Bulldog Brower was one of only two wrestlers that attacked the crowd at the National Stadium when he came to Nigeria (the other was Ox Baker). The Mighty Igor also fought at the National Stadium in Lagos in the early 1980s.
This match between the Mighty Igor and Dick The Bulldog Brower took place sometime around 1979.
Igor was on his way to the ring, but he was delayed because he was interacting with the audience as usual. His manager got to the ring before him and stood at ringside. The Bulldog Brower was already in the ring and he pulled Igor's manager into the ring and gave him a thorough beating.
Igor was alerted by the crowd and he raced to the ring and carried his manager into the dressing room. He came back and gave Bulldog Brower the beating of his life. Unfortunately Igor was so enraged that he pushed the referee when he tried to stop him. Igor was subsequently disqualified, but it didn't look like he cared.
Nigerian security forces are carrying out extrajudicial killings in Oyigbo, say residents of the town in southern Rivers state.
They accuse the army of carrying out revenge killings after authorities said three policemen and six soldiers were killed by members of a proscribed separatist group.
Amnesty International also said it had received reports that "soldiers are allegedly invading homes" and that "some residents reported seeing dead bodies on the street, allegedly shot by soldiers".
Monday Bakor, 36, told BBC Igbo that police officers shot dead his fiancée Queen Nwazuo on 22 October while they were both locking up their barbing salon.
"I saw the policeman wearing [a] red beret. Before I could know, I heard a very loud sound, not in the air, directly at the shop. The bullet pierced through the iron door and hit her," he said.
"I rushed her to a hospital where she was confirmed dead," he added.
Police spokesman Nnamdi Omoni told the BBC that no report had been made of the incident.
Mr Bakor said he could not do this because of a 24-hour curfew in the area and pointed out the closest police stations had been burnt down.
What is the trouble about?
Authorities say members of the Indigenous People of Biafra - Ipob, proscribed as a terrorist organisation in 2017 by Nigeria's federal government - targeted security operatives in Oyigbo as tensions spilled over following the #EndSars protests against police brutality in the country.
Ipob is seeking independence for Igbo-speaking parts of south-eastern Nigeria. A civil war in the area from 1967-70 caused the deaths of about a million people.
Oyigbo is a known Ipob stronghold.
Two police stations and a hospital in the area were burned on 21 October as widespread mayhem erupted after protesters against police brutality were shot at the Lekki toll gate in Lagos .
Encouraged by their leader Nnamdi Kanu, Ipob members are accused of attacking security operatives in eastern Nigeria.
Clashes with the army in Abia state spilled over into the neighbouring Oyigbo town in Rivers state.
Ipob activists are accused of burning down three police stations in the area and killing three policemen, after one of them was killed during a protest at a police station in Oyigbo.
What does the government say?
Rivers state Governor Nyesom Wike imposed a 24-hour curfew on 23 October in Oyigbo as the violence threatened to spiral out of control but said on Monday that soldiers had not been killing people in the area.
"It is not correct that soldiers are going from house to house to kill.
"When the Ipob killed the Army officers, they took their guns. It is normal for them [army] to recover those guns. In any case, there are consequences when soldiers are killed," Mr Wike said on Monday.
The governor last month banned demonstrations in the state on the eve of a peaceful #EndSars protest but protesters defied him, marching to government house in the state capital, Port Harcourt, and forcing him out to address them.
Demonstrations by Ipob were banned in the state. Mr Wike recently placed a bounty of 50 million naira ($130,000; £100,000) on the head of the group's leader.
"This is clearly a terrorist group which existence, creed, mission and activities are strongly denounced even by the government and peoples of South-Eastern States of the country," he said.
Army spokesman, Major Charles Ekeocha, also denied that soldiers were going door-to-door and killing people, telling a local radio station that there was an ongoing operation in Oyigbo but that soldiers were not targeting people.
"People have been spreading information based on their interests but when you investigate you find out it's not true," he told government-owned Radio Nigeria.
What is the latest?
Civil society groups in the state have asked the governor to lift the curfew to enable residents to access supplies and other provisions.
One resident, Bani Jackreece, told the BBC's Karina Igonikon that it was proving difficult to get essential supplies.
"There was no way to go buy food or withdraw money and everywhere is locked-down with security patrol and they were chasing people to get inside if they came out," she said.
Prodigee: This government's antics are an insult to Nollywood. What a coincidence that they will stop working around the exact time the barbaric mofos started shooting innocent youths.
CodeTemplar: I thought the shooting took place before 8:00 PM.
delpee: The shooting took place before 8pm according to previous reports.
The shooting started at a quarter to 7 (I heard it live) and the CCTV stopped recording at 8. That's an hour and 15 minutes of footage.
8 Nigerians were arrested in Egypt in early October for protesting without a permit. They were carrying out the Egyptian leg of the #EndSARS protest. The Nigerian Embassy in Cairo intervened in order to secure their release, but the Egyptian authorities have since discovered that 7 of them do not have residency permit and therefore they are going to deport them.
Abike Dabiri-Erewa @abikedabiri
Update on the 8 Nigerians detained in Cairo for protesting without a permit 7 of them are to be deported to Nigeria for for lack of resident permits.The only one that has Residency will get final clearance from the Minister of Interior
After signing an undertaking not go against laws of Egypt. The Nigerian mission in Egypt is still appealing for leniency on behalf of the seven slated for deportation
@gm_lastma, Engr. Olajide Oduyoye, and the @followlastma management staff are on a visit to the various Zonal offices affected by arson and looting during the violence resulting from the #EndSARS protests.
The Zonal Head of Zone 7, the Ejigbo office, explained how hoodlums attacked the office burning various vehicles and office buildings while also looting various equipment used on duty.
The @gm_lastma admonished the officers working in the Zone to stay focused on the job despite the setback. He let them know that the state government also feels the pain of all officers.
At the Agege office, housing Zones 6, 19, 29, and 35, the devastation was total. Vehicles, offices and equipment were completely vandalized and burnt. The Zonal Commander explained how the incident happened.
@gm_lastma also addressed the officers working in the zones affected, encouraging them to remain steadfast and carry out their duties as best as possible as many Lagosians still require their help on the road.
Politics › Re: Bishop Onah & Attacks On Muslims In Nsukka: Sultan Petitions IGP, DSS by naptu2(op): 12:55pm On Nov 04, 2020*. Modified: 2:30pm On Nov 04, 2020
