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A man who climbed a mast to protest against President Muhammadu Buhari has found himself in court after being charged by the police.

The Police on Wednesday arraigned Iliyasu Lawal, 28, Nura Iliyasu, 29, and Idris Suleiman 28, in a Wuse Zone 2 Magistrates’ Court FCT for allegedly trespassing the premises of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the trio, who are residents of Kaduna State, were accused of attempts to commit suicide inside the presidential villa.

Mr Augustine Urom, the Prosecuting Counsel, had averred that Lawal, on September 12 allegedly climbed a telecommunication mast within the presidential villa to commit suicide while the others watched.
Urom further told the court that the Department of State Service had transferred the defendants to the FCT Police Command on Sept.18.

He further averred that the defendants allegedly invaded the Aso Rock Villa with various protestation placards capable of making the public to revolt against the Federal Government.
Urom said the First Information Report (FIR) had alleged that the display of the defendants was capable of igniting uprising against a Constituted authority.
The prosecutor claimed the offences contravened Sections 79, 348, 114, 113 and 231 of the Penal Code.

The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the five-count charges of joint act, criminal trespass, inciting disturbance, disturbance of public peace and attempt to commit suicide levelled against them.
Mr Uche Uwazuruonye, Counsel to Lawal and Suleiman thereafter filed an oral application seeking the court to admit his clients to bail.
Uwazuruonye, said the alleged offences were bailable, adding that his clients would always be available to stand justice.

“I assure the court that the defendants would not jump bail if admitted,’’ he said.
Similarly, Mr Dim Udebuani, Counsel to the second defendant, Iliyasu prayed the court to also grant his client bail, saying this will provide for him required right atmosphere to prepare his defence.

The Magistrate, Mr Muhammad Abdulmumini went ahead to admit the three defendants to bail in the sum of N250, 000 and a surety respectively.

Abdulmumini said the sureties must be from a Grade Level Seven Officer and above in the Federal Civil Service within the jurisdiction of the court.
The Magistrate adjourned the case until Oct. 16 for hearing.


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https://zenithnaija.com/nigerian-man-who-climbed-mast-to-protest-against-buhari-lands-in-serious-trouble/

Lol .....
Cat dey sleep rat go bite him tail.....wetin him dey find?

Only in Nigeria
Oppression everywhere by this terrible government

The jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of bia-fra terrorist are lawless pigs.
See how they were celebrating their fellow terrorist as an hero of poverty.
When his mate are in farm, he want to play politics with poverty.
If that was the case, corrupt Pdp were not supposed to rule for one year when more than 100m innocent nigerians were extremely poor due to their corruption tendencies.
Buhari always operate under the watchful eye of the rule of law.

Hmmmm these wan pass me... But how sure are the polices.. Nawa Sha

Is this a joke? Peaceful protest is lawful in the constitution!

And the oppression continues. Nothing last last forever

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Lol .....
Cat dey sleep rat go bite him tail.....wetin him dey find?

Palava he dey find.... Palava e go get ooooooooo

This is just a waste of time and resources.
They should free the man joor

So, people can't carry placards in protest again bah? Na wa o!

By the way, part of his offence is attempted suicide...they seriously need to review this law against people attempting suicide. Someone who attempts suicide needs help and should not be treated like a criminal

stepo707:
Only in Nigeria
Oppression everywhere by this terrible government

Who is oppressing you ? Your hatred for our great nation is your biggest oppressor. You will never be free from it , it's a generational curse in your region. Repent .

buhariguy:
The jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of bia-fra terrorist are lawless pigs.
See how they were celebrating their fellow terrorist as an hero of poverty.
When his mate are in farm, he want to plan politics with poverty.
If that was the case, corrupt Pdp were not supposed to rule for one year when more than 100m innocent nigerians were extremely poor due to their corruption tendencies.
Buhari always operate under the watchful eye of the rule of law.

sorry

Femich18:
Palava he dey find.... Palava e go get ooooooooo

Na so..... You get am.... You be correct man!

Na bubu dey laf last finally!



Naija my great country!

So with this administration PEACEFUL PROTEST amounts to incitement against the FG

The young man was only exercising his rights. I read his speech even he got down from the mast. He made his point as an individual. Had been upto 5, we would've have read " five suspected assassins killed on Aso villa grounds cuz them police will say the protests got hijacked by hoodlums which resulted in loss of life.

I have questions begging for answers as to the proper way of getting the attention of the FG without being shot at our charged to court. BBOG only hangs at the gate, last Oby tried that pushed her down. Tuface made an attempt at a coordinated campaign; the security outfits went after him and that one died even before it started.

Just one day and........

Evilthoughts:
Who is oppressing you ? Your hatred for our great nation is your biggest oppressor. You will never be free from it , it's a generational curse in your region. Repent .

By your Id , we know you.you and bubu have the same evil thoughts

stepo707:
By your Id , we know you.you and bubu have the same evil thoughts

Free yourselves from the shackles of hate and thank me later. Slave

"..He further averred that the defendants allegedly invaded the Aso Rock Villa with various protestation placards capable of making the public to revolt against the Federal Government.

Urom said the First Information Report (FIR) had alleged that the display of the defendants was capable of igniting uprising against a Constituted authority.
The prosecutor claimed the offences contravened Sections 79, 348, 114, 113 and 231 of the Penal Code.."

What a Bleep! Was he caught with arms or was he calling for arms struggle.So peaceful protest is now threat to national security? The tyranny of this evil & regressive government will surely consume it.

"Emancipation from mental slavery none but us can free our minds"-Bob Marley.

Governance under APC and Buhari is clearly dictatorial

his people

And that was how this trio became famous

Racoon:
What a Bleep! Was he caught with arms or was he calling for arms struggle.So peaceful protest is now threat to national security? The tyranny of this evil & regressive government will surely consume it.

why not protest through his ward,local govt then to state before coming to federal.
Why didn't we protest for 16yrs of Pdp when more than 100m innocent nigerians were extremely poor.

buhariguy:
The jobless aggressive lazy idiotic pigs of bia-fra terrorist are lawless pigs.
See how they were celebrating their fellow terrorist as an hero of poverty.
When his mate are in farm, he want to play politics with poverty.
If that was the case, corrupt Pdp were not supposed to rule for one year when more than 100m innocent nigerians were extremely poor due to their corruption tendencies.
Buhari always operate under the watchful eye of the rule of law.

It looks as if your girlfriend fell for a Biafran guy this one you can't do without mentioning Biafra.


Or did your mum divorce your poor dad in order to get remarried to a rich Biafran.?

What an oppressive government, oppression and propaganda is now the order of the day, Nigerians we the leaders they deserve.

Funny tin is two odas were arraigned for standin and watchin,so to stand and watch now na crime?

Thought the write-up said he landed on his head

Complain against this supporter of APC government and be termed a criminal. One day, Nigeria shall be free

A vote against Buhari is a vote against terrorism...

Whatever happened to freedom of speech and expression.




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