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ojinuocheibi:
No Fulani was arrested, DSS and the police are just a huge joke.

how do you conclude there is no fulani amongst them, just because the names did not suit your narative, dose that exernorate the killers? rubish!!

TheChemistrixx:
Yes you’re very right, this is the best analysis I’ve seen regarding the situation, makes a whole lot of sense

then foolishly in your fickle mind, the court and the whole system you dont trust, is that an agreement they should be allow to continue killing you? am suspecting you o!

kingxo88:
The Fulani killers are left unpunished, while the innocent citizens who are in for self defense are arrested and charged with possession of firearms.

you sound delutional, if they were not arrested you will complain, and now they want to arraign them, you are also complaining, am suspecting you o!

imagine a party that is in comatose, RIP in advance to PDP

the guy did the right thing.

what of the present Governor that is paying the bandit not to attack Birnin Gwari -kAduna road. hypocrisy!

The swift prosecution of the self-acclaimed Biafran prime minister Simon Ekpa by the Finnish government has not received much kudos in Nigeria, especially those of us from the southeastern part of the country.
The once braggadocios prime minister who was threatening to drag Nigeria into oblivion was reduced to a crying baby by the Finnish court yesterday. This is where the court system works with swift procedures.
The cries of the orphaned and the widowed from the atrocities of Simon Ekpa in the southeast can now rejoice that the villain has finally been caged.
It would be incomplete to conclude this without acknowledging the Effort of General Christopher Musa, CDS, who relentlessly called for the arrest of Ekpa. Thank you from the southeasterners, sir.
And the DGSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, who, with his doggedness, ensures that justice was swiftly served. And we believe very soon, Ekpa boss in person of Nnamdi Kanu shall be warming up for his jail term maybe higher than Ekpa has earned. the Owo Church terrorist will not be spared i hope.

Chigozirim Collins

The self-appointed Prime Minister of Biafra, Simon Ekpa, has been sentenced to six years imprisonment by a court in Finland for terrorism offenses. the Biafra agitator had been charged with using his social media accounts to incite terror acts in Nigeria. Next is that of his ally and fellow content creator, Mazi Nnamdi kanu

Kudos to nigerian government for securing such conviction. This is a classical case of justice served irrespective of borders. A matter that started just after his arrest in November 2024 and commencement of trial in December, has delivered judgment! That is the way to go. Speedy justice.

You can see back here in Nigeria, kanu has been on trial for 6years. Thumbs up👍 to the DSS boss for revisiting these terrorism-related cases and pushing for accelerated hearing including that of 2022 Owo church attackers, Albanawi, and Yelwata invaders. MNK is sure to receive his, soonest.

OMO! This new DSS Oga no come play. No delays as you commit..

So like joke, this maga dog could be tamed like this. Thank you Finland for coming to the rescue of southern people.

A court in Finland has sentenced the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes. According to a Finnish newspaper, Yle, the court stated that Ekpa was an active participant of a terrorist organization and also incited the public for terrorism purposes. In its verdict, the court also stated that Ekpa had used his social media accounts to incite tensions in the South-East region of Nigeria between August 2021 and November 2024....read more...

https://vigil360.com.ng/browse-all-sections/crime-watch/breaking-finland-court-sentences-simon-ekpa-to-six-years-in-prison.html

The Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigerian Army (NA) have eliminated more than 50 bandits and also rescued kidnapped victims in Kumbashi village, Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State. According to reports, the incident occurred on August 26 where about 300 bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, attempted to target a DSS asset camp in the area; however, the assault was repelled, and analysts are regarding it as one of the most successful security operations in recent times... read more,..

https://vigil360.com.ng/browse-all-sections/security/dss-na-eliminates-bandits-rescue-kidnapped-victims-in-niger.html

The disappearance of Sunday and Calista Ifedi, a couple from Ezeagu in Enugu State, has been framed by some interest group as “abduction” carried out by the Department of State Services (DSS). However, a closer look suggests the narrative may be more complicated than it meets the eye. The Nigerian populace has over the years been pitched against the security agencies.

Security agencies in Nigeria, including the DSS, often conduct sensitive operations tied to the country’s internal security challenges, particularly around separatist movements such as IPOB, which has become a nightmare for both government and the populace in the southeastern part of the country. While allegations have been made that the Ifedis were specifically targeted and taken away due to suspected links to IPOB, no concrete evidence has been publicly provided to substantiate these claims. It is not unusual for individuals to be invited by security for questioning in relation to allegations leveled against them.
It is a standard operational procedure for security to parade their suspect before the court of law with thin the first 24-48hrs after their arrest to commence criminal proceedings. But in these case that Amnestty international are raising allegation four years later should be looked into. Why should the family be keeping quiet for the past four years begs for more question than answer..

The fact that Amnesty International and the family of the couple are unable to confirm their current whereabouts raises serious concerns, but that should not be construed for setting up the security agencies against the public, although the operation of DSS especially when national security is involved. The lack of transparency has fueled speculation and assumptions, but speculation should not be mistaken for fact.

It is also important to note that the DSS has not officially acknowledged the arrest or detention of the Ifedis, which casts doubt on the whole story whether DSS is actually involved. In Nigeria, disappearances can sometimes be attributed to communal disputes, criminal abductions by terrorist group, or politically motivated misinformation. Without verified documentation or legal records tying the couple’s fate to the DSS, the claim of “abduction” remains unproven. This is 21st century where law operates in every country.

While the anguish of the Ifedi children is undeniable and deserves empathy, the case may reflect a broader challenge of misinformation, unverified allegations, and the weaponization of human rights discourse to paint a one-sided picture of security operations. The more balanced approach would be to demand transparency and legal clarity from relevant authorities rather than amplifying unverified claims that risk inflaming tension

I wonder why the judiciary is still footdragging Nnamdi Kanu matter. They should just give am even if na only 30yrs jail term. Make we rest abegi!

A group, Northern Ethnic Youth Group Assembly
(NEYGA) has praised the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu for finally confirming weeks of speculation on the capture of two most-wanted leaders of terrorist groups in Nigeria.

The NSA had at a press conference Saturday in Abuja formally announced the capture of the leadership of the ANSARU terrorist organisation, otherwise known as Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan, Nigeria’s Al-Qaeda affiliate, and the Mahmudawa terrorist group.

The terrorists’ leaders are Amir Mahmud Mohammed Usman, aka Abu Baraa, and the Deputy Amir Marmuda.

Recall that the media had for weeks been awash with reports on the capture of the terrorist group leaders by the DSS. The secret police failed to confirm or deny the speculation.
Last Tuesday, Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Bago became the first government official to officially confirm the capture of the terrorist leaders.
He praised President Bola Tinubu for carrying out sweeping reforms in the military and security sectors, particularly, for appointing competent heads of military and security agencies. Governor Bago specifically commended the DSS for the capture of the two most-wanted terrorists.

In a statement on Sunday in Abuja, the northern group expressed satisfaction with the NSA for publicly addressing a security issue they said had troubled most parts of Northern Nigeria. More significant, they said, was the NSA's reference to the fact that it was an intelligence-led operation, which included weeks of surveillance , tracking and use of human assets, that led to the capture of the terrorists' leaders. This, noted the group, lent credence to the statement by Governor Bago and reports quoting various other community sources that it was a covert operation by the DSS that resulted in the capture of the terror kingpins.

The statement was signed by NEYGA spokesperson, Ibrahim Dan-Musa.

"As a group with special interest in happenings in Nigeria, especially the northern part of this great country, we have been consistent in observing the new approach of covertness and studied silence by the new DSS leadership that has been working tirelessly to rid our region of insecurity.

"We are particularly happy with the kind of DSS leadership we now have that is not interested in self-adulation or self-praise, but in results. Even when it was clear to all that the DSS was behind these security gains, the leadership of this security service refused to speak out or take the credit. We are pleased to note that this is in line with the DG's promise on assumption of office to return the Service to covertness.

"We are particularly pleased that, even after the NSA severally mentioned that the feat was a result of intelligence -led operations, the DSS Director General, Mr. Tosin Ajayi, who was physically present at the press conference, did not behave like someone whose agency has just recorded a major milestone in the global war on terror," noted the group, stressing, "we commend his composure, humility and studied silence."

Added the group, "We are not surprised. As Assistant Director in charge of Operations in Kaduna, Mr. Ajayi, in 2009 coordinated the rescue of a Canadian woman, Julie Ann Mulligan (45 years old at the time), who had been kidnapped whilst on a Rotary International exchange programme. The operation involved the same covert approach; surveillance, tracking and use of human assets, which resulted in locating Mulligan in a village near Kaduna municipal. No ransom was paid, no single shot was fired, and, of course, there were no casualties during Mulligan's rescue. We remember that, at the time, the Canadian and Kaduna State Governments, as well as Rotary International, issued statements commending the DSS," noted the group, adding, "the news reports of Mulligan's rescue are well-documented on the Internet, including the May 1, 2009 edition of Thisday newspaper captioned "Kaduna Kidnap: How Canadian Was Rescued."

NEYGA concluded that, "this new approach of covertness and efficiency displayed by the DSS in the capture of the terror group leaders are clear signs that Nigeria is on the true path to winning the war on terror."

But this DSS seem to be working these days o, especially concerning these terror group.

As the legal representative of Gali Ismail Abdullahi, also known as “Sultan,” I wish to address members of the general public, concerned citizens, supporters, and well-meaning individuals who have expressed concern over his ongoing ordeal on social media and other public platforms.

While I sincerely appreciate the outpouring of support and the genuine calls for his release, which I recognize come from a place of goodwill, it is essential to draw attention to the status of the matter as it currently stands.

Sultan has been formally charged before a court of law, and the matter is now sub judice, meaning it is under judicial consideration and must not be the subject of public discussion, protest, or agitation, especially as regards the merits or otherwise of the allegations against him.

Once a matter is before a competent court, it is the court alone that is empowered to adjudicate on the issues, and any public campaign, commentary, or pressure regarding the case can inadvertently prejudice the judicial process and jeopardize the interests of the person whom these protests seek to support.

I also wish to clarify that Sultan is no longer in the Department of State Services (DSS) custody. He has been remanded by court order pending his rearraignment and the hearing of his bail application, which has already been filed.

Additionally, we have taken proactive steps to secure a close date for the hearing. We are vigorously pursuing all available legal remedies to ensure he is reunited with his family and loved ones as soon as possible.

Given the above, we respectfully call on the public to exercise patience, calm, and restraint. The courtroom is now the only arena where justice for Sultan can be pursued and achieved. We assure everyone that we are doing everything within the ambit of the law to defend Sultan’s rights and to secure his freedom through the proper legal channels.

Hamza N. Dantani Esq.
04 August 2025.
Kopa Zita Hato CCTV #War2 #bb27

i no believe her, it's a setupfrom his ex to get back at him.

MrIcredible:
Many Aboe keys no go see this one...

If na tribalism or nepotism, dem go see

North is constantly reaping and enjoying where they didn't sow

did you ask wheather na audio projects?

i dey pity this girl sha!

why are you just saying it now. you were part of the plunder!

my igbo brothers never disappoint! Ndibo kwenu!

Commenting on matters that are before the court appears like a pre-emptive move against the court. However, Nnamdi Kanu's allegations that the Department of State Services (DSS) obtained a confessional statement from him under duress warrant thorough examination, it also raises critical questions about timing, credibility, and due process that must be objectively scrutinized.
The secret police is among the remaining institutions that most Nigerians believed in its operations, as it works within the framework of national and international standards on human rights and lawful questioning. The organization, preserving internal security as its mandate, ensures that suspects, including high-profile individuals like Kanu, are treated according to the law.
In this context, one must ask: if the said confessional statement was indeed extracted under duress? Why has Kanu not raised this issue with his legal team over the past several years, given the high-powered legal representation he has enjoyed and the ample access to judicial processes? Why has there been no mention of it in any of his court appearances, media briefings? it is puzzling that such a serious allegation is only now being made public.
Furthermore, the Nigerian judiciary has, on multiple occasions, entertained applications and motions from Kanu’s legal counsel. At no point during these proceedings was there a formal petition, affidavit, or complaint submitted alleging coercion or forced confession while in DSS custody. This omission undermines the credibility of the current claim and suggests that it may be strategically timed to influence public opinion or disrupt legal proceedings.
According to records tendered by the Federal Government's legal team, two video compact discs (CDs) containing the recorded interview sessions were submitted as evidence, in addition to three handwritten statements personally authored by Kanu after each session were also presented in court.
These materials were introduced not only as part of the prosecution’s evidence but also to reinforce the legitimacy and voluntary nature of Kanu's interactions with the DSS. The fact that the interrogations were both recorded and documented in Kanu’s handwriting significantly weakens any claims of duress.
It is also important to recognize the DSS’s consistent denial of any form of torture or ill-treatment. The Service has maintained that all interactions with detainees are conducted lawfully and professionally, often under the scrutiny of legal observers and with regular medical evaluations in place.
While every individual has the right to raise concerns about their treatment, such claims must be assessed against verifiable facts and legal records; the allegations against the DSS should be viewed with a healthy degree of cynicism. If there are genuine grievances, the proper course of action remains the legal route, not sensationalized public claims. Upholding the integrity of Nigeria’s legal institutions and ensuring accountability through due process must remain the priority for all parties involved.

A prosecution witness in the ongoing trial of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has said the Biafra agitator confirmed making a broadcast in which he called for the killings of President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The witness said Kanu made a broadcast where he announced a N100 milion bounty for Wike’s head while calling for the burning of all Tinubu’s assets.
The second prosecution witness disclosed this while being led in evidence by prosecuting lawyer, Adegboyega Awomolo at the Abuja Federal High Court on Wednesday.

He informed the court that the IPOB leader made the confirmation while his statement was being taken on July 17, 2021.....

https://vigil360.com.ng/browse-all-sections/crime-watch/terrorism-nnamdi-kanu-confirmed-he-ordered-tinubu-wike-to-be-killed.html

Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in 2023 general election, Atiku Abubakar has slammed President Bola Tinubu’s administration of hypocrisy, describing its recently unveiled “Nigeria First” mantra as a deceptive tactics lacking genuine intent to transform the country. Atiku stated this in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, who challenged President Tinubu to demonstrate a true patriotism by replacing his official foreign-made luxury vehicle with a locally manufactured car and to receive all future medical care within Nigerian hospitals to live by example...

https://vigil360.com.ng/politics/top-stories/you-need-to-live-by-example-atiku-blast-tinubu-on-nigeria-first-mantra.html

The crises in plateau is one too many. Why is the crises resurfacing in this administration. Our governors should learn how to solve their state crises rather than always crying to Mr president all the time.

Growing up on the dusty streets of Sabon-Gari in Kano saw me take a liking to several newspaper columnists. One of these columnists is Sonola Olumhese. Perhaps, owing to his ability to deliver his message in simple yet flowery language not minding whose ox is gored, his penchant for delving into topical issues, or his sense of humour, I always found his columns delightful, educative and insightful. I, therefore, was understandably perturbed, if not disheartened reading his piece of April 6, 2025, titled "We Have To Shut Down The Department Of State Services."" I kept wondering if it was the same Sonola Olumhese who penned this piece. Or a hilarious parody? Uncle Sonola, as I love to call him, began by narrating how, in August 2024, Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi became the new Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS)...... read more

https://vigil360.com.ng/browse-all-sections/editorial/why-we-need-the-department-of-state-services.html

Securing our societies shouldn’t be exclusive responsibility of one person; it should be a joint venture between the people of the community working collectively with security agencies. Recently, the DG DSS at a security forum had advocated that protecting our communities is not just about preventing crime; but an enhanced community security, therefore it is not a one-man show; it requires everyone supports.
Community security volunteers have the opportunity for more swift and positive response, unlike law enforcement, whose interactions with the public may often be immediate to crisis or conflict. The volunteers are in a prime position to understand the specific needs, concerns, and dynamics of their communities, which also allows them to modify their approaches, making their presence reassuring to the safety of the communities.
“If you see something, say something”
Public safety and security are everyone’s responsibility.

I wish the secret police could be more civil like this instead of arresting people up and down. Jejely take them to court and let court fine them. Shikina!

The Sowore I know can never grow. There is this disease they call infantile, that's ability to remain a child. I think that is what sowore need to deal with.

Stomach infrastructure media, but of all media house, why AIT and channels. I know even Linda ikeja during her days was not like this.

Sa werrey ni! This guy Don run mad o!