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Nigeria: Rapists To Serve 14 Years Imprisonment, Without A Fine Option

08/10/2015

By Longtong Ibrahim

Kaduna (Nigeria) – Considering reports of rise in rape cases, Kano state government in Northwest Nigeria, has finally put a 14 years jail term without a fine option as minimum punishment for rapists in the state, while the maximum punishment to be served is life imprisonment.

Kano state Solicitor, Mukthar Daneji, stated this, Wednesday, during the Justice for All (J4A) Conference in the State, explaining that the punishment was against the former which was one or two years jail term with a fine.

He pointed out that, as a result of the rising awareness, many parents have come out to report their children being raped – and so far, over 100 cases have been arraigned before the court, convicted and found guilty.

Country Director J4A, Bob Arnot, noted that the organization is working in collaboration with the police and judiciary to increase safety, security and justice reform in the aspect of sexual gender violations.

Amot maintained that the organization also assists Non Governmental Organizations and Civil Society Organizations by establishing referral centers for victims of HIV/AIDS and other sexual abuse problems; adding that it has recorded getting justice for more than 1000 cases.

In 2014, the Kano state police command in its annual crime report released a total of 214 reported rape cases, while earlier in 2014, the then Kano state commissioner for justice, Maliki Kuliya Umar, disclosed that there were more than 100 reported rape cases between November and December 2013, as many more of such cases were settled outside courtrooms within the same period.

The Justice For All program is funded by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development and is managed by the British Council.

it supports Nigerian-led reform of the justice sector by working alongside counterparts from the entire justice community: the courts, the police, anti-corruption agencies and civil society groups to help develop the capacity, accountability and responsiveness of the sector in delivering access to Justice for all Nigerians – particularly, improving human rights and access to justice for poor and disadvantaged members of society, including women and children.

Italy’s Roman Catholic Church Fires Priest Over Paedophilia Comment

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07/10/2015

Italy’s Roman Catholic Church Fires Priest Over Paedophilia Comment

Vatican City – Italy’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday fired a priest who said he could “understand” how paedophilia by clergy could occur because some children yearned for affection.

The diocese of Trento, in northern Italy, said Father Gino Flaim, 75, was removed from his position at a parish and was banned from preaching.

“Unfortunately there are children who seek affection because they don’t get it at home and then if they find some priest he can even give in (to the temptation). I understand this,” Flaim said in an interview on the private La 7 network on Tuesday.

Asked if the children were in some way responsible, he replied: “In many cases, yes.”

The diocese said in a statement that Flaim’s comments did not reflect the diocese’s position on child sex abuse by clergy and ran counter to “the sentiments of the entire Church community” on the scandal.

The Roman Catholic Church has been rocked for the past 15 years by scandals over priests who sexually abused children and were transferred from parish to parish instead of being turned over to authorities and being defrocked.

Pope Francis has met victims of sexual abuse twice since his election in 2013, the latest during his visit to the United States last month.

The pope offered them his most comprehensive comments on the sexual abuse scandal in his 2-1/2 year papacy and used his strongest language yet in condemning it and promising that “all those responsible will be held accountable”.

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Nigeria Receives 197 Displaced Persons From CAR

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06/10/2015

Nigeria Receives 197 Displaced Persons From CAR

Nigeria’s National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) over the weekend received 197 Nigerians that were displaced by the crises in Central African Republic (CAR), and have been taking refuge in Cameroun under the International Organization for Migration (IOM).

Director General of NEMA Muhammad Sani Sidi received the returnees in Sahuda border post near Mubi in Adamawa State, North Eastern Nigeria.

Statement by NEMA’s press officer, Manzo Ezekiel, explained that the returnees were fully screened by the security agencies at the border before being received by NEMA; With proper logistic kept in place to transport them to their various homes across 12 states – Adamawa (64), Bauchi (15), Kebbi (7), Sokoto (2), Gombe(16), Borno (40), Kano (13), Kaduna(1), Plateau (2), FCT (2), Yobe (29) and Taraba (6).

It also added two years after the escalation of the crises in CAR, the Federal Government through NEMA had evacuated its citizens through the airport, but this was not possible because they had crossed over to Cameroun. “Under international charter which Nigeria was a signatory, Nigerians were free to decide when to return back home especially with the cover of the International Organization for Migration, which had opened camps in that country.”

According to Sidi, IOM informed the Nigerian Government about the closure of it camps which necessitated them to transport the refugees to the Nigeria’s border for the government to receive them.

The IOM Chief of Mission of in the Republic of Cameroun, Mr Roger Charles Evina who accompanied the returnees, appreciated the cooperation of the Federal Government through NEMA in the prompt reception of the citizens. He said the closure of the IOM camps have led to the returning of all persons living there to the various countries including citizens of Nigeria and Mali among others.

Demolition Hits Printing Village In Nigerian city, Over 100 Shops Affected

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05/10/2015

Demolition Hits Printing Village In Nigerian city, Over 100 Shops Affected

By Longtong Ibrahim

Kaduna (Nigeria) – Eight weeks after the first demolition exercise carried out in Kaduna State (North-west Nigeria), Governor Nasir El-Rufai has commenced the second round exercise within the state metropolis.

He continued the exercise over the weekend, demolishing over 100 shops around the Printers Village – shops by Government Secondary School, Doka, Maiduguri Road (popularly Known as Obalande), Muri road, and Gwari Road, all in Kaduna North Local Government Area of the state.

When Africa Prime News visited those areas, demolition has already began; Shop owners were seen dismantling and moving out their properties – printing machines, zincs, doors, and fittings among others. Scavengers were also present at the site of the demolished buildings picking rods and other items for their own benefit.

Peter Seun, a shop owner while expressing dissatisfaction over the ongoing demolition, decried government apathy despite their pleas. He added that, after he received the notice in August, he was not been able to secure another place; stating that, the only option he has was to pack his printers and accessories at home, pending when he can pay for a new shop.

Seun pointed out that, “Taking the printer out cost me more than N10, 000 to hire a crane that could carry it. I have so many things on my head that I don’t know where to start from but I thanked God because all hopes are not lost; all my belongings are in place, because I was able to move them out before the demolition began.”

In the same vein, Moses Usman, a friend to one of the shop owners explained that, his friend owns a shop but could not come to see how the shops are been demolished, as such, he requested his assistance to dismantle the shop.

“Some of the shop owners I know, bought the shop space with large amount of money; I know of a woman who immediately after her wedding, her husband bought her a shop here costing about N1.3 million,” he noted.

It would be recalled that El-Rufai, through the Interim Chairman, Kaduna North Local government Area, Ahmed Kurfi in a letter dated 5^th August, 2015 issued the occupants of the marked buildings/shops a two weeks quit notice.

El-Rufai commenced the demolition exercise in Zaria city, demolishing about 93 houses at the Alhudahuda College area.

Reasons for pulling down these structures according to government were to recover lands belonging to public institutions.

Bomb Explosions Hit Areas In The Outskirt Of Nigeria’s Capital – Kills 18, Injures 41

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03/10/2015

Bomb Explosions Hit Areas In The Outskirt Of Nigeria’s Capital – Kills 18, Injures 41

Bomb explosions have hits some towns in the outskirts of Nigeria’s Capital, Abuja, killing at least 18 people and 41 injured.

The dual explosions happened along Nyanya/Karu axis while the other happened around Kuje Police Station late Friday night.

According to the spokes person, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) Sani Datti, said the 41 injured persons are receiving treatment at the in Asokoro and Kuje hospital, adding that, the dead toll rose to from 15 to 18, Saturday after some of the victims were rush to the hospital.

He added that, victims were rescued at the night of the blast, after which the area was barricaded for the special anti-bomb unit of the Nigerian police to gather fragments of explosives for investigations.

Both the Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari and US embassy in separate statements condemned the attacks, and condoled with the families of the bomb blast victims.

Statement also by the Nigerian police Force, Saturday, said the bomb blasts were the handiwork of suicide bombers; pointing out that the bomb blast were carried out by a male and female suicide bombers. It states, “Preliminary investigations revealed the bomb blasts were carried out by two suicide bombers – a male and a female.”

As a result of this attack, the Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, ordered massive stop-and-search activities in the city and advised residents not to panic. He said, police explosives ordinance units have been deployed to the scene to prevent further destruction.

He promised to work with other security agencies to do away with extremism – noting that, Nigeria will not accommodate terrorists’ act, while urging Nigerians to be vigilant and report any suspicious persons or act to the security agencies.

On June 25^th 2014, Abuja was last attacked in a blast that occurred at Emab Plaza, central city – with records of 22 dead and many injured.

Indonesian passenger plane Missing With 10 People On Board

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03/10/2015

Indonesian passenger plane Missing With 10 People On Board

An Indonesian passenger plane with 10 people on board has gone missing in eastern Indonesia.

Officials said the plane was heading to the provincial capital, Makassar with three crew members, seven passengers and two babies. The plane is owned by the private Aviastar Mandiri airline.

Spokes person, Ministry of Transportation Julius Barata said 11 minutes after take-off, the DHC-6 Twin Otter plane lost contact from Masamba in South Sulawesi province; adding that there was no any distress signal or bad weather.

Head of the airport authority in Makassar, Ahmad Munir, said satellite data showed the aircraft’s last known position was about 20 miles (32 kilometers) from Masamba.

A rescue team has been sent to search for the plane.

Indonesia is one of Asia’s most rapidly expanding airline markets, but is struggling to obtain qualified pilots, mechanics, air traffic controllers and modern airport technology.

In July, a military transport plane crashed in a residential area of Medan, Sumatra, claiming 140 lives. A month later, a plane carrying 54 people on board came down in the remote west Papua region.

Nigeria’s Independence: Over 50, 000 Security Officers Deployed Across The Country

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30/09/2015

Nigeria’s Independence: Over 50, 000 Security Officers Deployed Across The Country

By Longtong Ibrahim

Kaduna (Nigeria) – Following Nigeria’s celebration of 55^th independence anniversary celebration Thursday, over 50, 000 security officers have been placed on red alert to forestall any breach of peace during the celebration by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), and the Nigerian police Force (NPF).

Commandant-General NSCDC Gana Muhammadu, said it has ordered the deployment of 50,000 personnel across the country while the Inspector-General of the Nigerian Police Force, Solomon E. Arase said, it has ordered all the zonal commands in the country to deploy all operational tools and manpower available in order to guarantee the safety and well-being of all citizenry.

The NSCDC Boss, who explained through his spokes man Okeh Emmanuel, in a statement, said the massive deployment of its officers was meant to prevent breach of peace; adding that, 5,000 sniffer dogs, mobile surveillance vehicle and other gadgets would be use for effective monitoring and supervision.

The Inspector General of Police also explained through the Force Spokes man Olabisi kolawole, in a statement, pointed out that officers and men of the Force have been charged to ensure round the clock security measures, including effective aerial and vehicular patrol of all nooks and crannies of the country.

“The IGP has specifically, directed all Zonal Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Command Commissioners of Police to ensure adequate and effective deployment of all operational tools and manpower within their Commands, in order to guarantee the safety and well-being of the citizenry.”

Solomon Arase, assured Nigerians of a peaceful and secure anniversary celebration while saluting their courage and determination to build and sustain a strong, indivisible and virile nation, in spite of all confronting circumstances.

Both security agencies urged members of the public to cooperate with the security officers by providing useful information especially with regards to the on-going fight against terrorism and other forms of crimes and criminalities, for the benefit of all citizenry.

Nigerian Mobile Police Commanders Task On Professionalism And Strict Supervision Of Officers

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30/09/2015

Nigerian Mobile Police Commanders Task On Professionalism And Strict Supervision Of Officers

Unit Commander Officers of the Nigerian Mobile Police Force (PMF) have been charged on professionalism in the course of discharging their duties and ensuring strict supervision of officers assign to work under them.

Inspector-General of the Nigerian Police Force, Solomon E. Arase, gave the charge at the official passing out ceremony of 196 Police Mobile Force Unit Commanders who had undergone a conversion course training at the PMF Training College Ila Oragun, Osun State, South-west Nigeria.

He noted that, the supervision and control of the policemen is with a view to avoiding any vicarious liability.

Statement by the Force Public Relations officer, Olabisi Kolawole explained that, Arase has also mandated them to do away with illegal deployment of their men to unauthorized persons or beats, reiterating the need to be civil to members of the public in the course of carrying out their duties and ensuring zero tolerance for corruption.

The 196 police officers have received intensive training in combat operations, ethics, personnel management, musketry, human rights, and fire arms laws and regulations among other things.

“This was aimed at equipping them to become effective and efficient Unit Commanders,” it added.

He noted that, the supervision and control of the policemen is with a view to avoiding any vicarious liability.

The 196 police officers have received intensive training in combat operations, ethics, personnel management, musketry, human rights, and fire arms laws and regulations among other things.

“This was aimed at equipping them to become effective and efficient Unit Commanders,” it added.

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