₦airaland Forum

Eba50:
he's innocent. the woman said she saw him on cctv, and it was later discovered there was no cctv.sha later said a child told her he was seem with money. its hatred against ebonyi people by other states in the east. i saw the video after he was beaten where he said they lied against him cos he was a popular ebonyi person

insidelife22:
Hmmm, poor man wey tiff Maggi them go show him face for crimefighter
Rich man wey tiff money we no dey see their face for crimefighter, tell me something I don't know.

Orinechi:
Even as I no support the guy if he actually stole the money. My question is: What is 2.5million naira doing in a private residence? Could this not be a case of money laundering?

OriOko88:
Poverty mentality. How much is 2.5m that it can't be in a private residence. Just 2.5m fa. Money wey boys dey blow for club

Skydivine:
Are you saying you have never handled #2.5M cash in your entire life? Chai!
Some of you need to go serve one Oga inside Lagos island or head bridge. E get why. In my opinion, it’s better than NYSC

Treasure17:
2.5M is money laundering? it's well.

Fuckyoumod:
poverty is indeed a disease!

2.5 meter wey boys they born for club in just one seating.

jimmyolasun:
Money laundering for 2.5 million naira... Money wey be some people phone.. 😂😂

Bros this statement alone show say me and you need work really hard.. we will make that money by God's grace

Orinechi:
You may have more than that in the bank but you don't have it in your house as we speak. What is 2.4m doing in a private residence?

Treasure17:
Alright. Let me not talk further cause you fit be bandit

Orinechi:
M It can even be some people's shirt but I still ask what is 2.4m doing in a private residence?

IzunnaOkafor:
By Izunna Okafor, Awka

The controversial case involving Ekene Agala, the man whose brutal beating by a mob recently triggered off a chain of reactions and counter-reactions on social media, has taken a surprising turn, as a court ordered his remand in a correctional facility over allegations of burglary and theft.

Agala, who had attracted public sympathy after videos showing him with severe facial injuries went viral online on social earlier this week, was on Thursday remanded in correctional custody after being arraigned before a Magistrate's Court on a 13-count charge bordering on burglary and stealing, which he initially denied despite several beatings.

The latest development on the case was confirmed in a post by human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who had earlier intervened in the matter and publicly condemned the mob attack on Agala on the basis that jungle justice should have no place in a lawful society, regardless of any allegation against the suspect.

The case first gained viral attention after some touching videos surfaced online showing Agala badly beaten by angry mob and security personnel following allegations that he stole ₦2.5 million from a residence in Enugu State. In the viral footage, the suspect repeatedly denied the accusation, swore on the graves of his late parents that he was innocent, and challenged his accusers to produce CCTV footage allegedly linking him to the theft. The videos generated a plethora of reactions and counter-reactions, with many Nigerians condemning the brutal assault and calling for justice while questioning the resort to mob action.

Reacting to the incident at the time, Gwamnishu disclosed that preliminary information available to him suggested that the allegation against Agala might not have been substantiated. He had also criticised the mob action, stressing that no suspect should be subjected to torture or extra-judicial punishment before investigations are concluded.

However, in a fresh update shared on Thursday after personally following up on the matter at the Enugu North Magistrates' Court, the activist said his independent findings painted a significantly different picture from the one initially circulated on social media.

According to him, he travelled from Asaba to Enugu on Monday, June 29, to ensure that justice was done in the matter and to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

He explained that upon arriving in Enugu, he met with investigators and conducted further inquiries, during which multiple complainants, witnesses and pieces of evidence were reportedly presented to the authorities.

Gwamnishu said the investigation allegedly established that Agala broke into the residence of one Mrs. Nneka Emmanuel and stole the sum of ₦2.5 million.

He maintained that although he had consistently condemned the mob assault against the suspect, his commitment was always to justice and due process rather than public sentiment.

According to him, while many social media users were content with promoting one-sided narratives and creating content around the incident, he chose to follow the legal process to its conclusion.

The activist disclosed that he returned to Enugu to witness the court proceedings firsthand.

He said Agala was subsequently arraigned before a Magistrate's Court on a 13-count charge relating to burglary and stealing, after which the court ordered that he be remanded in a correctional facility pending further proceedings.

According to Gwamnishu, the court declined to grant the defendant bail at this stage of the proceedings.

He further revealed that individuals who allegedly fell victim to the suspect's activities were present in court during the arraignment.

Reflecting on the outcome, the activist said the development reinforces the importance of allowing law enforcement agencies and the courts to determine criminal responsibility based on evidence rather than emotions or viral social media narratives.

He stressed that justice should neither be driven by public sympathy nor online campaigns but by verifiable facts and the rule of law.

Notwithstanding the latest development on the case, this reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that under Nigeria's criminal justice system, a remand order is not a conviction, as every defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. Consequently, prosecution is still required to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt during the trial before any finding of guilt can be made.

https://onyokomita.com/n2-5-million-suspected-thief-finally-lands-in-correctional-centre-despite-several-denials-mob-attacks-video/

Eba50:
he's innocent. the woman said she saw him on cctv, and it was later discovered there was no cctv. she later said a child told her he was seem with money. its hatred against ebonyi people by other states in the east. i saw the video after he was beaten where he said they lied against him cos he was a popular ebonyi person

IzunnaOkafor:
By Izunna Okafor, Awka

The controversial case involving Ekene Agala, the man whose brutal beating by a mob recently triggered off a chain of reactions and counter-reactions on social media, has taken a surprising turn, as a court ordered his remand in a correctional facility over allegations of burglary and theft.

Agala, who had attracted public sympathy after videos showing him with severe facial injuries went viral online on social earlier this week, was on Thursday remanded in correctional custody after being arraigned before a Magistrate's Court on a 13-count charge bordering on burglary and stealing, which he initially denied despite several beatings.

The latest development on the case was confirmed in a post by human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu, who had earlier intervened in the matter and publicly condemned the mob attack on Agala on the basis that jungle justice should have no place in a lawful society, regardless of any allegation against the suspect.

The case first gained viral attention after some touching videos surfaced online showing Agala badly beaten by angry mob and security personnel following allegations that he stole ₦2.5 million from a residence in Enugu State. In the viral footage, the suspect repeatedly denied the accusation, swore on the graves of his late parents that he was innocent, and challenged his accusers to produce CCTV footage allegedly linking him to the theft. The videos generated a plethora of reactions and counter-reactions, with many Nigerians condemning the brutal assault and calling for justice while questioning the resort to mob action.

Reacting to the incident at the time, Gwamnishu disclosed that preliminary information available to him suggested that the allegation against Agala might not have been substantiated. He had also criticised the mob action, stressing that no suspect should be subjected to torture or extra-judicial punishment before investigations are concluded.

However, in a fresh update shared on Thursday after personally following up on the matter at the Enugu North Magistrates' Court, the activist said his independent findings painted a significantly different picture from the one initially circulated on social media.

According to him, he travelled from Asaba to Enugu on Monday, June 29, to ensure that justice was done in the matter and to verify the circumstances surrounding the incident.

He explained that upon arriving in Enugu, he met with investigators and conducted further inquiries, during which multiple complainants, witnesses and pieces of evidence were reportedly presented to the authorities.

Gwamnishu said the investigation allegedly established that Agala broke into the residence of one Mrs. Nneka Emmanuel and stole the sum of ₦2.5 million.

He maintained that although he had consistently condemned the mob assault against the suspect, his commitment was always to justice and due process rather than public sentiment.

According to him, while many social media users were content with promoting one-sided narratives and creating content around the incident, he chose to follow the legal process to its conclusion.

The activist disclosed that he returned to Enugu to witness the court proceedings firsthand.

He said Agala was subsequently arraigned before a Magistrate's Court on a 13-count charge relating to burglary and stealing, after which the court ordered that he be remanded in a correctional facility pending further proceedings.

According to Gwamnishu, the court declined to grant the defendant bail at this stage of the proceedings.

He further revealed that individuals who allegedly fell victim to the suspect's activities were present in court during the arraignment.

Reflecting on the outcome, the activist said the development reinforces the importance of allowing law enforcement agencies and the courts to determine criminal responsibility based on evidence rather than emotions or viral social media narratives.

He stressed that justice should neither be driven by public sympathy nor online campaigns but by verifiable facts and the rule of law.

Notwithstanding the latest development on the case, this reporter, Izunna Okafor, gathered that under Nigeria's criminal justice system, a remand order is not a conviction, as every defendant remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a competent court. Consequently, prosecution is still required to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt during the trial before any finding of guilt can be made.

https://onyokomita.com/n2-5-million-suspected-thief-finally-lands-in-correctional-centre-despite-several-denials-mob-attacks-video/

Orinechi:
What are those boys who bow 2.4m for a seating doing for a living? Am talking about genuine hustle not people like you.

OriOko88:
Poverty mentality. How much is 2.5m that it can't be in a private residence. Just 2.5m fa. Money wey boys dey blow for club

Fuckyoumod:
leave plenty talk, poverty is a disease.
So for your mind, it's only fake hustlers and fraudsters that enjoy money. Legitimate hustlers don't spend money Just imagine your level of thinking?

jimmyolasun:
Wait.. do you still feel 2.5 million naira is a large sum for someone to have in a private residence?? Wtf? Bro that's a damned mentality.. but it's fine.. omo! What If she wants to buy goods or brought the cash home from her shop or business..

Orinechi:
Are you a legitimate hustler? Nobody in your generation is richer than I am and I don't keep 2.4m in my house. What is bank doing?

Fuckyoumod:
Nobody in your generation.... nonsense, with this poverty mentality?

I have over 7.7 million naira in cash, my save in my home. That's how rich people operate.
It's for emergency! The kind of emergency poor men can never understand.

With this your mentality poverty go arrest you for 2000 years.

Orinechi:
Buying good worth 2.4m from a company that doesn't accept bank transfer? Your education is a waste.

Orinechi:
Even as I no support the guy if he actually stole the money. My question is: What is 2.5million naira doing in a private residence? Could this not be a case of money laundering?

Orinechi:
You don't have nothing? Which emergency are you talking about? Hope you are not a kidnapper or are you afraid that the hunter may become the hunted any time. You are afraid of visiting the bank in order not to be caught. See you see 7.7m.

Skydivine:
Are you saying you have never handled #2.5M cash in your entire life? Chai!
Some of you need to go serve one Oga inside Lagos island or head bridge. E get why. In my opinion, it’s better than NYSC

kinguwem:
Still doesn't make sense. Why keep such amount of cash at home?