Panic as 30 suspects escape SARS detention facility in Lagos

Pandemonium erupted on Wednesday at the disbanded Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) office of the Lagos State Police Command when 30 out of the 250 detainees broke out of their cells and escaped.

This was contrary to claims by the state Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, that the command had transferred all suspects to the detention facility of the State Criminal and Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID), Panti, Yaba, Thisdaylive.com reports.

The CP had on Wednesday night through the Police Spokesman, SP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, issued a statement that suspects in all tactical squads under the command had been transferred to Panti.

But earlier that day, escaped suspects, who were arrested on grounds of armed robbery, kidnapping and murder, were said to have lured the station officer (SO) on duty to open the overcrowded facility.

The suspects were screaming at the top of their voices that they were in danger, and this lured the SO to open their cell and he was quickly overpowered by the detainees, who badly manhandled him.

THISDAY gathered that there was inadequate number of policemen at the squad complex to nab the escaping suspects because the former SARS operatives were on standby, waiting for instructions concerning their deployment.

With their withdrawal from duty, few mobile policemen were deployed to SARS building at the command to watch over the detention facility.

Having trooped out of their cells, some of the detainees invaded different offices and escaped with laptops and even some weapons like machetes recovered as exhibits, which they used to attack the few mobile policemen that tried to stop them.

Though the mobile policemen opened fire into the air to stop them in their tracks, about 30 of them escaped while the others were successfully rounded up.

Explaining why the compact SARS facility had such number of detainees, a police source blamed it on the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to him, because of the pandemic, the correctional centres in Lagos refused to accept new inmates over fear of spread.

The correctional centres were said to have insisted that the police take them for COVID-19 test before they can be admitted into the detention facility of the centre.

Given that the cost of the COVID-19 test would be borne by the command, the police opted to get a remand order and detain the suspects in SARS cell.

But debunking the allegation that the suspects escaped, the spokesman of the Lagos State Police Command, SP Muyiwa Adejobi said the information was mischievous and false.

He said: “The attention of the Lagos State Command has been drawn to a rumour making waves on the social media that some suspects of the disbanded SARS escaped from the cell at the Command Headquarters, Ikeja, Lagos State on Wednesday.

“The command perceives such rumour as unfounded, mischievous and baseless. It is an attempt to cause fear and panic in the minds of Lagosians, and distracting the command.

“In line with the directive of the IG, SCIID, has taken over the disbanded SARS and other tactical units’ buildings in Ikeja and other satellite offices across the state, including the suspects.

“It’s pertinent to state that some of the suspects, who have been convicted, have undergone COVID-19 test which is a prerequisite to accepting them into correctional centres; but the command awaits their results before further actions.

“The suspects in all the cases handled by the disbanded SARS are intact. The DCP Yetunde Longe, has temporarily relocated to the disbanded SARS building at Ikeja for thorough supervision and accountability of the taking over process.

“The command therefore urges the general public to regard the news as a rumour, baseless and mischievous to suit the intention of the originator(s) as the command is committed to reforming the policing system and providing adequate security for all in the state.”

Culled from THISDAY

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Wealthy Argentine businessman shoots his wife dead then kills himself in murder-suicide

A businessman in Argentina killed the mother of his three children before he shot himself dead in a murder-suicide inside the couple's country club home, authorities say.

Police visited the home following reports of gun shots and found the bodies of Jorge Neuss, 73, and Silvia Saravia, 69, in their bedroom.

Saravia had already died by the time cops had entered the exclusive home at the Martindale Country Club in Pilar, Buenos Aires. Neuss was still alive when paramedics arrived at the home and subsequently rushed to Austral de Pilar Hospital. 

He was declared dead upon arriving at the medical facility.

Investigators have ruled it a 'murder-suicide'.

Investigators at first thought the tragic incident was part of a suicide pact by the couple before an autopsy report released Monday revealed that Saravia tried to fend of her husband.

The medical examiner's report showed that Saravia had bruises on her hands and the left side of her body. Neuss, a successful businessman, also had bruises on his hands and forearms. 

According to Noticias Argentinas, Neuss was found in a dressing room next to the bathroom looking at Saravia with what appeared to be a single shot to the right temple. 

Neuss used the same .357-caliber magnum to fire a single bullet at his wife, shooting her behind the left ear. The bullet was lodged in her arm.

The shooting was reported to the authorities by two female residence employees. The attempted to enter the bedroom, but it was locked.

The couple's son Juan Neuss, who lived at a property on the country club grounds, rushed to the home and managed to open the door before discovering his parents.

The distraught son told local news outlets that his parents didn't have any problems and never fought, but that they were saddened by the recent news that he had been diagnosed with cancer. 

An official closed to the investigation told Argentina state news agency Teleam that 'the autopsy and what was seen at the scene make us think that Neuss surprised his wife when she went to the bathroom, fought [with her], dominated her by grabbing her hair, murdered her and then shot himself in the head.'

The family conglomerate dates back to 1881 when Jorge Neuss's father founded Soda Neuss Belgrano, a soft drink beverage and dominated the Argentine beverage industry.

Neuss also led several energy and finance companies in the public sector, including Neuss Capital, which played a role in start-up companies.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/wealthy-argentine-businessman-shoots.html

Lady carries placards, says police killed her brother and told her dad there was nothing he can do

A lady who also came out to protest has said policemen killed her brother and told her father there was nothing he can do about it, and she said they were right. 

She shared photos of herself carrying different placards, while also sharing her story online.

Her tweet below...

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/lady-carries-placards-says-police.html

[The pink dolphins are BACK] Dolphins in Hong Kong enjoy rare quiet as pandemic halts ferries

Rare pink dolphins are returning to the waters between Hong Kong and Macau after the coronavirus pandemic halted ferries, but scientists remain deeply concerned about their long-term survival in one of the world's busiest sea lanes.

The tell-tale flash of pink leaping from the waters alerts Naomi Brennan to the presence of a local Chinese white dolphin.

Conservationists like Brennan regularly board boats in the Pearl River Delta to document how the mammals, known for their eye-catching pink colouring, are faring.

"Today we encountered three different groups of dolphins -- six adults and two sub-adults," she explained.

"They were engaging in a range of behaviour, from feeding to travelling and socialising."

For years keeping tabs on the dolphins has been a disheartening task.

The population has fallen by 70-80 percent in the past 15 years in what is one of the world's most industrialised estuaries.

But this year their numbers have bounced back -- and they have the pandemic to thank.

Well I am sharing this because some of you might not have seen a pink dolphin before. That's the bottomline of this post, lol.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/the-pink-dolphins-are-back-dolphins-in.html

United Nations condemns plans to castrate r.a.p.i.s.t.s and execute paedophiles in Nigeria

The UN has condemned plans to castrate rapists and paedophiles in Nigeria and called the measures 'draconian'. 

In September, the governor of Kaduna state signed a law saying men convicted of r.a.pe would be subjected to surgical castration - with those found guilty of r.a.ping a child under the age of 14 facing the death penalty.   

The measures followed public anger over a recent increase of r.a.pes.

The UN's High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet condemned the plans, calling them 'draconian'.    

'Tempting as it may be to impose draconian punishments on those who carry out such monstrous acts, we must not allow ourselves to commit further violations,' she said. 

In a statement regarding the adoption of the law in Nigeria, Bachelet said the main argument made for instituting the death penalty is to deter rape. She added that the assumption that the punishment prevents sexual assaults is wrong. 

She said 'the certainty of punishment, rather than its severity, deters crime'.   

'Penalties like surgical castration and bilateral salpingectomy will not resolve any of the barriers to accessing justice, nor will it serve a preventive role,' Bachelet argued. 

'Surgical castration and salpingectomy violate the absolute prohibition of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment under international human rights law.'

Reported cases of r.a.pe in Nigeria rose during the months of coronavirus restrictions.  

Women's groups have called for tougher action against rapists, including the death penalty.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/united-nations-condemns-plans-to.html

Smuggler caught with £46k worth of gold in his bum after customs spotted him walking in an odd manner

A smuggler was caught with 2lb of gold worth £46,000 in his bottom after customs officers spotted his unusual walk at an airport in India.

The man was travelling on a GoAir flight from Dubai into Kerala's Kannur airport and had hidden the stash of gold inside his own body to avoid paying the 18 per cent tax.

It is believed he had been walking awkwardly and was stopped and checked and the the gold was discovered by officials from the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU), who also shared images of the precious metal which had been recovered.

Police said another man on the same flight was stopped from trafficking 3.2lb (1.47kg) of gold into India. 

However, they did not reveal how he concealed the precious metal.

They were the latest in a number of seizures of gold being smuggled into the country from Arabic states.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/smuggler-caught-with-46k-worth-of-gold.html

17-year old Indian girl who ran away from home because of her father's abuse, is kidnapped and r.a.p.e.d for 22 days on a farm land

A 17-year-old girl was kidnapped and repeatedly gang-r.a.ped over a 22-day period on a farm in India. 

The girl, who had run away from home after an argument with her parents last month, was waiting for a bus in the eastern city of Cuttack to return to her family when a man offered her a lift home on his motorbike. 

Instead of taking her home Santosh Behera drove her to a poultry farm in a remote village, where he locked her in a room and the abuse began. 

The girl was shut away for 22 days and r.a.ped repeatedly by two men.  

The suspect allegedly filmed himself and his friend assaulting the teenager and threatened to post the video on social media or kill her if she tried to escape.

She was eventually rescued by police who were tipped off by locals who suspected illegal activity at the property.   

A police official said that one of the men was arrested but the second remains at large, adding that a manhunt has been launched to catch him.  

The 17-year-old, who is said to be in a poor physical state and psychologically scarred, was sent to an orphanage after meeting with social services.  

The girl had initially run away from home to live with her sister in Cuttack, unable to bear her father's abuse, Hindustan Times reports. It was her brother-in-law who decided to send her home. 

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/17-year-old-indian-girl-who-ran-away.html

Armed hoodlums reportedly use trailers to ram into ENDSARS, protesters cars in Lekki Toll Gate [photos]

Oh dear... One more photo below...

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/armed-hoodlums-reportedly-use-trailers.html

SARS officials allegedly kidnapping people from their homes In Lagos [video]

Nigerians have raised alarm on social media that disbanded SARs officials are kidnapping people from their homes in Yaba, Shomolu, Pedro, and Surulere all in Lagos state.

The alleged officers of the defunct police unit were also accused of assaulting and whisking people away in a police van. This reportedly happened last night.

Actress Adunni Ade wrote; 

''I cannot confirm how true this is. I have been tagged severally on this video from different posts. My DM’s with multiple videos , text and all. In the case of it being true Sir, @jidesanwoolu @jidesanwoolu @jidesanwoolu Sir, how true is this Sir? The disbanded SARS officers still have access to work? Picking up men at night? Shooting? Could you confirm where this men are been taken to?''

Guys!!!!

URGENT ATTENTION!

Armed men have stormed Pedro, Shomolu, Surulere YABA, Breaking into homes and Carrying people away!

GUYS PLEASE BE SAFE!!! #EndSWAT pic.twitter.com/WASKJ3aCun

— Somto #EndSARS 🇳🇬🚨 (@SomtoSocial) October 15, 2020

This is happening in yaba Surulere Lagos right now. They are now operating in darkness cc @jidesanwoolu under ur watch this is still happen it shows u are not in control. pic.twitter.com/MiRhXHKv6t

— PRESIDENT SAMKLEF (@SAMKLEF) October 15, 2020

We are getting reports that disbanded SARS officers are allegedly going to people’s houses especially in Pedro and Surulere axis this night to pick them up!! Mr Governor, @jidesanwoolu you said you have Soro Soke!!! Pls step in sir.. #EndSARS #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria https://t.co/af4mpi3QDO

— Peter Okoye MrP (@PeterPsquare) October 15, 2020

URGENT ATTENTION! 📢

Armed men have stormed Pedro, Shomolu, Surulere YABA, Breaking into homes and taking people away!

RT QUICKLY FOR AWARENESS!
#EndSWAT #EndsSARS #EndSWATNow pic.twitter.com/fkDUcpR5Nw

— Aisha Yesufu (@Aisha_yesuf) October 15, 2020

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/sars-officials-allegedly-kidnapping.html

Twitter explains worldwide glitch

Twitter Inc explained Thursday why users of its social networking site experienced a glitch in many parts of the world.

It attributed the glitch to an inadvertent change it had made to its internal systems.

Many users could not send tweets, while the glitch lasted.

However, the platform returned to normal after about an hour and half of outage.

The company said that the site should be working for everyone within the next few hours and that it did not have any evidence of a security breach or a hack.

Outage tracking website Downdetector.com showed more than 55,000 users were facing issues with Twitter.

In July, Twitter had reported a breach where hackers accessed its internal systems to hijack some of the platform’s top voices.

Among those affected were U.S. presidential candidate Joe Biden and reality TV star Kim Kardashian.

The hackers used the accounts to solicit digital currency.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/twitter-explains-worldwide-glitch.html

End SARS: Nigerian govt blames ASUU strike for civil unrest

The Federal Government has blamed the ongoing civil unrest by youths across the country on the industrial action embarked upon by the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU) in the country.

Sen. Chris Ngige, Minister of Labour and Employment, said this in a reconciliation meeting between the Federal Government and ASUU on Thursday in Abuja.

According to Ngige, “for the past one week, we have all been on our toes, we’ve been meeting, and we pray that this meeting will yield good fruits.

“We don’t take pleasure in the fact that the children who are supposed to be in school are being recruited into the EndSARS, #EndStrike, #EndSWAT campaign.

“As much as possible, we’ll try to see how we can meet ourselves halfway so that we can resolve this crisis to the benefits of all and the country at large.”

The minister said that the Federal Government has commenced the process of testing the University Transparency Accountability Solution (UTAS) platform, created by ASUU.

He said that ASUU members have claimed that the platform will accommodate the peculiarities of the university systems and that the platform will involve three stages of the test to be concluded within the time frame the union gave the government.

“We have the preliminary report, and the test run on the UTAS, and we believe that with that, we will be able to get it right.

“Let me make it clear to members of the press. We never said UTAS would replace the Integrated Personnel Information System (IPPIS) as some of you are reporting.

“No! The UTAS developed by them is for the University systems, and they feel that it captures the peculiarities that are configured to accommodate all the University systems, especially as it affects the Professors and other teaching staff and even the Non-Academic Staff.

“We, as a government, feel we are going to put it up for tests – three stages of the test. We’ve done the first stage of the test, which is within the timeline of six months that ASUU promised.

“We are going to do another integrity test, Alpha test, Beta test and the one they call roll-over and other whatever test. It’s the technologists that know all those tests. But this is the round we are going on now,” he said.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/end-sars-nigerian-govt-blames-asuu.html

End SARS: We are following protests in Nigeria – UN

The United Nations (UN) on Thursday said they are following the End SARS protests in Nigeria.

Secretary-General António Guterres, commended the government’s decision to undertake “broader reforms” in the Nigeria Police.

Guterres spoke through his spokesman, Stephane Dujarric, in New York.

The UN chief said he was prepared to “accompany Nigeria in those efforts”.

He welcomed the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and urged the government to undertake broader police reforms.

The world body urged the country’s security forces to exercise “maximum restraint” in their response.

“The Secretary-General is following the protests in Nigeria calling for the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad and an end to human rights violations allegedly committed by security agencies.

“The Secretary-General stresses the importance of respect for peaceful protests and freedom of assembly and calls on the security forces to exercise maximum restraint in the policing of the demonstrations.”

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/end-sars-we-are-following-protests-in.html

End SARS: Gov Sanwo-Olu reveals identities of policemen who harassed protesters

The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed the names of the policemen who harassed protesters at the Area C Command Police Station in the Surulere area of the state.

Sanwo-Olu, in a media briefing on Thursday, gave their names as Bagou Michael, Ekpoudom Etop, Nnamdi Madura and Akinyemi Benson.

According to him, the officers have all been apprehended.

Sanwo-Olu once again warned against any attacks on protesters in the state.

The Governor denied knowledge of the incident at Alausa earlier in the day and insisted the ‘BRT bus’ involvement is false.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/end-sars-gov-sanwo-olu-reveals.html

Ogun: Three brothers in police net for gang-r.a.p.i.ng teenager

Three young men are presently cooling off at a police cell in Ogun state for allegedly gangraping a teenager in Pata, Ifo area of the state.

The Ogun Police Command said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday after the incident was reported at Ifo Police station by one Alimi Olasunkanmi an administrative officer of the Ogun State So-Safe Corps.

Olasunkanmi had informed the police that three brothers ambushed the girl while she went to take a bath at Odo-Pata stream, at Pata Abiodun village in Ifo Local government area at about 10:00am.

The suspects, who identified by the Ogun Police Spokesman, Abimbola Oyeyemi, as Oluwaseun Damilohun, 20; Oriyomi Damilohun, 19; and Oluwasegun Idowu, 18, were said to have dragged the victim forcefully into a nearby bush, where they “took turns to have s.e.x with her against her consent.”

“While the devilish act was going on, one of them was video-recording the act with a threat that if the victim dares to report, they would upload it on the internet,” Oyeyemi told Daily Post.

Upon the report, the DPO of Ifo, CSP Adeniyi Adekunle, reportedly led his men to the scene with some So Safe Corps members and got the suspects arrested.

Oyeyemi revealed that the trio “have all confessed to the commission of the crime.”

Meanwhile, Edward Ajogun, who is the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, has directed the immediate transfer of the suspects to anti-human trafficking and child labour unit.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/ogun-three-brothers-in-police-net-for.html

#EndSARS protesters chase Yele Sowore out of protest in Abuja [Video]

Convener, #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore was on Thursday embarrassed and disgraced #EndSARS protesters out of Abuja protest ground.

There was drama when the Nigerian activist and former presidential candidate, was reportedly sent home by #EndSars protesters.

In a viral online video, Sowore was being pushed and told to leave the protest ground as he wasn’t needed there.

His attempt to beg and explain himself was rebuffed by the #EndSARS protesters who didn’t want to hear anything from him but rather, were bent on him leaving the protest ground.

Reports have it that Sowore was sent away because the protesters did not want it to be infiltrated by any political view.

The protesters, however, advised him to show his support on social media and not in person.

Meanwhile, Sowore had recently said on his twitter handle that he would not be part of negotiations regarding #EndSARS, as some people were using it as a game to make money while noting that the only negotiation he would ever engage in was that of the surrender of the oppressors through #RevolutionNow.

See the video of Sowore’s disgrace making round online below.

#Breaking: @YeleSowore is at the protest ground again and the youths are demanding that he leaves. #AbujaProtests #EndPoliceBrutalityinNigeria #EndSWAT #EndSARS pic.twitter.com/msw2sxxd1i

— Visual Data (@visualData9) October 15, 2020

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/endsars-protesters-chase-yele-sowore.html

Drama as woman forgets her little daughter at the #EndSARS protest in Abuja

Nigerians on social media have blasted a woman who forgot her child at Abuja #EndSars protest and refused to pick her up immediately she was contacted.

It was learnt that when the woman was contacted by the medical team to come pick up her child, she told team to still keep the baby as she wouldn’t be able to come for her until the next day.

A Twitter user, @MrOdanz sharing the story, expressed his surprise at why a mother would leave her child with strangers.

He tweeted,

A woman abandoned her little girl with the medical team at the Abuja protest today and disappeared. The team was finally able to reach her by phone so she can come pick up her “missing” girl. She said she will pick up her daughter tomorrow. Strangers can keep her for the night.

Update: She finally came to pick up the baby after they swore for her. Because that is a weyrey behaviour. This woman left that girl for hours. I was there when she was first picked and she was with the medical team for hours. They were even using the ambulance to make announcements.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/drama-as-woman-forgets-her-little.html

Davido called out for allegedly beating up a bouncer in Abuja lounge

Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke popularly known as Davido was called out for beating up a bouncer who was simply doing his job.

According to an Instagram user identified as Djttb, the bouncer was attacked for simply doing his job. He further wrote that the bouncer is currently in a crucial condition with his ears and nose bleeding.

Another user identified as misslawani wrote about the same incident without mentioning the singer’s name. According to her, the singer and 10 of his guys attacked the bouncer and left him in a severe condition.

Djttb wrote: “Davido you can’t be claiming you are fighting for the youths while same night, you and your thugs are beating up a bouncer in an Abuja lounge just for doing his job.

Be very careful bro the next time we go change change am for you if you try this. The bouncer is in a very bad condition now, bleeding from ears and nose”.

See the posts below:

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/davido-called-out-for-allegedly-beating.html

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa gets sweet family tattoo tribute inked on her foot

Vanessa Bryant has got a tattoo dedicated to her late husband Kobe and the rest of her immediate family inked onto her foot.

The wife of the LA Lakers basketball player, 41, lost her husband and daughter Gianna, 13, earlier this year in January after the pair died in a tragic helicopter crash.

She has inked their names onto her body in a sweet tribute to remember them forever - along with their three other daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, three, and Capri, one.

Vanessa's new piece of artwork, which extended from her ankle to her toe, was done by tattoo artist Mister Cartoon.

She shared a shot of the the new ink as she wore a pair of grey suede heels.

Vanessa wrote to her 13.4million followers: "#MiFamilia Thank you @misterctoons," adding gold and purple hearts.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/kobe-bryants-wife-vanessa-gets-sweet.html

John Legend dedicates emotional BBMAs performance to Chrissy Teigen after baby loss

John Legend made an emotional return to the stage to perform at the Billboard Music Awards 2020 for the first time since the tragic loss of his son Jack.

The 41-year-old singer dedicated his performance to his wife Chrissy Teigen, as they continued to grieve their loss.

John sang 'Never Break' from 2020 album Bigger Love and as he sat behind the piano in the empty Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, he said: "This is for Chrissy."

His voice was close to cracking as he sang the poignant lyrics: "I'm not worried about us and I've never been. We know how the story ends. We will never break."

 The awards ceremony had been postponed from April due to the coronavirus pandemic and was hosted by Kelly Clarkson.

She praised John and Chrissy's strength in light of the personal tragedy they had suffered.

Introducing his performance on the night, Kelly said: "He and Chrissy both have this warm way of inviting us into their world. The highs and the lows.

"My heart - obviously all of our hearts - go out to you both in this very difficult time.

"And I'm thankful that you continue to share your light and your talent with all of us."

After the performance, Kelly said the moment had been "very special" and was "possibly my favorite of the night."

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/john-legend-dedicates-emotional-bbmas.html

Beyonce melts hearts as she DANCES with son in rare video

Beyonce has fans in a spin after she was captured on video dancing with her son, Sir.

Doting mum Bey swung the three-year-old from side-to-side, with Sir looking extremely dapper in a miniature Giorgio Armani suit and a rainbow unicorn headband.

Filmed by Bey's pal and stylist Manuel A Mendez, the songstress couldn't help but beam as the tot clung onto her neck.

Sir has a twin sister, Rumi, as well as older sister Blue Ivy, eight.

Beyonce shares her three kids with rapper, entrepreneur and hubby Jay-Z.

Manuel has worked with the Carter family for years, and has been styling Blue since she was a baby for public appearances with her mega-star parents.

source https://www.ladunliadinews.com/2020/10/beyonce-melts-hearts-as-she-dances-with.html