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Nigeria Police Doing Hit Jobs For Gangsters— Activist, Sowore Slams Detention Of Vlogger Who Exposed Apostle Suleman's Miracle Scam


Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has called for the immediate release of vlogger, Israel Balogun, by the Nigeria Police Force.

Balogun, in a video, exposed the claims made by the founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman that he commanded angels to deposit money in the bank accounts of some worshippers in Auchi, Edo State, and Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

On Wednesday, the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department (FCIID) detained Balogun for criticising Suleiman over the cleric's claim that he commanded angels to deposit money in the bank accounts of some members of his congregation.

Counsel for Balogun, Barrister Inibehe Effiong disclosed this on Wednesday shortly after he accompanied Balogun to the FCIID at Area 10, Garki, Abuja over a petition written against him by Suleman on alleged criminal defamation and cyberstalking.


Reacting, Sowore stated that the Nigeria Police Force is being used by non-state gangsters, citing similar cases of abuse of power by the police.

Sowore queried the rationale behind the arrest of Balogun and called for the release of the detained blogger.

He said, "It is a shame that Nigeria Police Force would offer itself up to be hired for personal hit jobs on behalf of gangsters instead of going after the gangsters in government as well as non-state gangsters.

“How do you detain a YouTuber for criticising scams known
as 'miracle money alerts?' The IGP (Inspector-General of Police) must release Israel Balogun immediately! He’s not
committed any offence known to law against Apostle
Johnson Suleman.

“In recent weeks we’ve seen how the Police was used by a
former Attorney General, Bello Adoke to go after Olanrewaju
Suraju for exposing his corruption, a former minister, Femi
Fani-Kayode deployed the police against his estranged wife,
Precious Chikwendu and now a clergy has procured the police hierarchy to hunt down free speech.

“Yesterday, I heard a former Governor Of Imo State, Ikedi
Ohakim also used the police at the FCIID against an estranged mistress.

“The Katsina state Gov. Bello Masari a few months ago used
the FCIID to hound a whistleblower Shehu Mahdi for allegedly defaming him.

“These cases are some of the many cases of abuse of police
power that is notoriously rampant. We must stop the police
authorities now before they provoke another #EndSARS!
#RevolutionNow.”

http://saharareporters.com/2021/08/12/nigeria-police-doing-hit-jobs-gangsters-activist-sowore-slams-detention-vlogger-who

When will our Nigeria Police Force be professional for goodness sake?

“In recent weeks we’ve seen how the Police was used by a
former Attorney General, Bello Adoke to go after Olanrewaju
Suraju for exposing his corruption, a former minister, Femi
Fani-Kayode deployed the police against his estranged wife,
Precious Chikwendu and now a clergy has procured the police hierarchy to hunt down free speech.
“Yesterday, I heard a former Governor Of Imo State, Ikedi
Ohakim also used the police at the FCIID against an estranged mistress.
“The Katsina state Gov. Bello Masari a few months ago used
the FCIID to hound a whistleblower Shehu Mahdi for allegedly defaming him"

ExAngel007:
Nigeria Police Doing Hit Jobs For Gangsters— Activist, Sowore Slams Detention Of Vlogger Who Exposed Apostle Suleman's Miracle Scam


Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has called for the
immediate release of vlogger, Israel Balogun, by the Nigeria
Police Force.

Balogun, in a video, exposed the claims made by the founder
of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman that he
commanded angels to deposit money in the bank accounts of some worshippers in Auchi, Edo State, and Atlanta, Georgia, United States.

On Wednesday, the Force Criminal Intelligence and
Investigation Department (FCIID) detained Balogun for
criticising Suleiman over the cleric's claim that he commanded angels to deposit money in the bank accounts of some members of his congregation.

Counsel for Balogun, Barrister Inibehe Effiong disclosed this
on Wednesday shortly after he accompanied Balogun to the
FCIID at Area 10, Garki, Abuja over a petition written against
him by Suleman on alleged criminal defamation and
cyberstalking.


Reacting, Sowore stated that the Nigeria Police Force is being used by non-state gangsters, citing similar cases of abuse of power by the police.

Sowore queried the rationale behind the arrest of Balogun and called for the release of the detained blogger.

He said, "It is a shame that Nigeria Police Force would offer
itself up to be hired for personal hit jobs on behalf of gangsters instead of going after the gangsters in government
as well as non-state gangsters.

“How do you detain a YouTuber for criticising scams known
as 'miracle money alerts?' The IGP (Inspector-General of
Police) must release Israel Balogun immediately! He’s not
committed any offence known to law against Apostle
Johnson Suleman.

“In recent weeks we’ve seen how the Police was used by a
former Attorney General, Bello Adoke to go after Olanrewaju
Suraju for exposing his corruption, a former minister, Femi
Fani-Kayode deployed the police against his estranged wife,
Precious Chikwendu and now a clergy has procured the police hierarchy to hunt down free speech.

“Yesterday, I heard a former Governor Of Imo State, Ikedi
Ohakim also used the police at the FCIID against an estranged mistress.

“The Katsina state Gov. Bello Masari a few months ago used
the FCIID to hound a whistleblower Shehu Mahdi for allegedly defaming him.

“These cases are some of the many cases of abuse of police
power that is notoriously rampant. We must stop the police
authorities now before they provoke another #EndSARS!
#RevolutionNow.”

http://saharareporters.com/2021/08/12/nigeria-police-doing-hit-jobs-gangsters—-activist-sowore-slams-detention-vlogger-who

Nigeria everyday different new
Oga

It's been known for some time now, they go for the highest bidder and when the job is done they will still be expected to carry out the investigation themselves. There is so much hunger in the land and it doesn't matter what the rank of the official is, especially when they realise their pensions aren't guaranteed after retirement so they are cashing out now that they still have time. The criminal James Nwafor of Awkuzu SARS comes to mind

GardenOfGod:
When will our Nigeria Police Force be professional for goodness sake?

You question sounds like:
"When will criminals be professional?"
These men in black are dangerous and wicked.
They hate innocent people.

Comedian2019:
You question sounds like:
"When will criminals be professional?"
These men in black are dangerous and wicked.

Not far from d truth... Even some army officers

They go for the highest bidder so if u no get money, better stay away from police wahala.

The police hierarchy must look into the complaint of Mr Sowore,I think all he said if true shows the Nigerian police is for hire to the highest bidder.
This is exactly what Dcp Abba kyari was accused of doing,being an enforcer to privileged looters and scammers.
For Apostle Suleiman accuser, his accusation against the apostle sounds believable to any sane human being,but Nigeria is a country of the insane,I expected him to have actually done some investigative work before making his post.
A little research,would have totally rubbished the apostles claim of angelic bank alert.
Locating the recipient of the Angelic bank alert, looking for the individual or company who sent the deposit and finally linking the company or individual to Apostle Suleiman would have made it impossible for even the Apostle to go after him.
This is a lesson for all those who make accusation even if it's true,make sure you have a solid and water tight case before posting any accusation because Nigeria is a country where the insane becomes the sane