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Smiling Nigerian Police Officer Caught on Camera Taking Bribe

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Two officers of the Nigerian Police Force have been captured on camera taking bribe from motorists along Ijebu Ode-Ibadan Road in Ogun State.

One of the police officers, whose badge identified him as Oyewole Afolabi, was caught by Premium Times collecting N50 from a bus driver who was conveying passengers to Ibadan from Ajah, Lagos State, on Sunday.

The second officer, Eniola Olaiya, was captured on camera as the same driver crossed the Oyo State border with Ogun State into Ibadan.

Police officers have continued the culture of extortion at checkpoints despite decades of condemnation by the Nigerian public and foreign think-tanks. Mounting roadblocks is one of the easiest ways for officers to shakedown motorists.

Oftentimes, they compromise their official duty by taking arbitrary ‘fines’ from motorists whose vehicle licence or insurance papers are outdated or missing. Where all vehicle and driving credentials are intact, officers found other ways of harassing road users to squeeze out as much as they could within the pace of a few seconds.

The bus driver who was extorted in this particular instance told the reporter if he had refused to cooperate with the officers, he could be ‘unnecessarily’ delayed for several hours. “If we don’t give them, they will delay us unnecessarily,” the driver said under anonymity to avoid a backlash from officers because he plies the route regularly. “In fact, we add police extortion fee to passengers transport fare. I can’t run from them because I follow this road everyday.” The captured image of the police officers, according to the reporter, has been forwarded to Abayomi Shogunle, head of police complaints unit in Abuja. Mr Shogunle, an assistant police commissioner, promised to examine images and get back later on.

Last December, the police in Ekiti sacked an officer for allegedly killing a motorist who reportedly refused to comply with bribe demands at a checkpoint. Ayo Famodimu faced an orderly room trial before and subsequently placed on trial for the murder.

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DNA SAGA: Actor Yomi Fabiyi Writes Mohbad’s Widow; Wumi Aloba

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Dear Wunmi,

A DNA CAN BE REQUESTED BY MOHBAD’S FAMILY

I share in your family’s pain in the loss of Mohbad. May God forgive his sins. I am writing you based on the prolonged arguments on the issue of DNA concerning Mohbad’s son and ongoing investigation into the actual cause of his death.

The following reasons are why you can be compelled for a DNA TEST by Mohbad’s family:

i) From the look of things, Mohbad’s death is tilting towards “HOMCIDE” owing to events that happened in the last 48 hours before the singer d1ed. The coroner inquest is an investigation and needs closure before charges.

ii) In a saner cline, those around the deceased, those who tampered with the active crime scenes, are SUSPECTS and should have been taken in for questioning, which include you.

iii) If there is evidence/accusation of infidelity around the time of conception against you or re-occuring domstic violnce (and no clear reasons for conflicts), chances are the cause is due to paternity Only a DNA test can vindicate you, dear. It’s your advantage.

iv) if Liam will inherit the late singer’s estate and the likely cause of his muder is within the house, the family as a legally interested party can ask you honourably or through the court to conduct a DNA before you can be allowed custodian of their son’s properties on behalf of LIAM, etc. Moreso, the DNA will help investigators narrow their drag nets. NO ONE SHOULD OBSTRUCT POLICE or CORONER’S INVESTIGATION.

v) Mohbad, in an unverified audio released, equally accused you of wanting to kll him. No one knows if it is the normal couples’ fight or if it was due to any other sensitive issue.

vi) Anything that will bring clarity, absolve you of any wrongdoing, erase suspicion around you, get justice for Mohbad should interest you,including a DNA TEST.

vii) Your continued back and forth is an attempt to infuriate members of the public and pitch irrates youths against the Police and government. No sooner, people will conclude that someone powerful is shielding you. And that person can’t be more powerful than a determined masses.

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JUST IN: “I Know That Liam Is My Grandson, I Don’t Doubt It, But Wunmi Should Do The DNA For The Sake Of Nigerians To Know That Liam Is Mohbad’s Son” — Baba Mohbad Says

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Harvard University To Hosts Apostle Joshua Selman

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Harvard University’s Center for the Study of African Societies and Economics (CSASE) is set to welcome Apostle Joshua Selman, the esteemed founder of Koinonia Global Ministries, for a compelling lecture titled “The Role of Religion in Resilient Societies: Lessons from Africa’s Development Journey.”

Scheduled for Tuesday, March 26th, 2024, from 12:00pm to 1:30pm, the event will take place at the renowned Harvard Divinity School. Apostle Joshua Selman’s lecture promises to shed light on the vital role of religion in shaping resilient societies, drawing from Africa’s unique developmental trajectory.

Attendance requires registration due to the exclusivity of the occasion. Following the lecture, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a reception aimed at fostering deeper engagement and dialogue.

Harvard University invites all interested individuals to join Apostle Joshua Selman for an enlightening conversation that seeks to challenge perceptions and inspire new insights into the relationship between faith and social progress.

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