Indonesia executes drug smugglers by firing squadExecutions of eight out of nine convicts carried out despiteplea by Australia to investigate judicial corruption.

Indonesia has executed eight out of nine drug convicts
despite last-ditch appeals by Australia's foreign minister for
a stay of execution so that claims of corruption during the
trials of two Australian prisoners could be investigated.
The executions were carried out by firing squad at
midnight 17:00 GMT) at Besi prison on Nusakambangan
Island on Tuesday, after the inmates were given 72-hour
notice.
Over the weekend, authorities had asked the nine inmates,
two Australians, four Nigerian men, one man each from
Brazil and Indonesia and a Filipino woman for their last
wishes.
The execution of the Filipina, Mary Jane Veloso, however
was delayed at the last minute after one of her recruiters
surrendered to police in the Philippines, the attorney
general's spokesman told the Reuters news agency late on
Tuesday.
"The execution of Mary Jane Veloso has been postponed
because there was a request from the Philippine president
related to a perpetrator suspected of human trafficking
who surrendered herself in the Philippines," Tony
Spontana, spokesman for the attorney general said.
"Mary Jane has been asked to testify."
Earlier, Filipino migrants had rallied in Hong Kong on behalf
of Velose - a 30-year-old mother of two whose supporters
say she was tricked into carrying a suitcase loaded with
heroin.
White coffins
The families of the Australian convicts had paid an
anguished final visit to their loved ones on Tuesday, wailing
in grief as ambulances carrying empty white coffins arrived
at the prison.
Julie Bishop, Australia's foreign minister, told media that
she had received a letter from Indonesia on Monday night
that offered no indication of a reprieve for Myuran
Sukumaran and Andrew Chan.
Earlier in the day, Bishop had asked for a stay in their
executions, saying allegations in the Australian media that
their judges had requested money to commute the death
sentences were "very serious".
Indonesian President Joko Widodo said that such concerns
should have been conveyed a decade ago when the case
went through the courts.
A former lawyer of the prisoners, Muhammad Rifan, told
Australia's Fairfax Media on Monday that Indonesian
judges had requested more than $100,000 in return for
prison terms of less than 20 years.
But Rifan said the judges later told him they had been
ordered by senior legal and government members in
Jakarta to impose a death penalty, so the deal fell through.
Arrested in Bali
Sukumaran and Chan were members of the so-called Bali
Nine who were arrested at the main airport on the holiday
island in April 2005 for trying to smuggle 8.3kg of heroin to
Australia.
The Indonesian authorities had been tipped off by
Australia's Federal Police.
The seven other members of the Bali Nine, all Australians,
have been jailed in Indonesia but do not face the death
penalty.
Armanatha Nasir, a spokesman for Indonesia's foreign
ministry, said Sukumaran and Chan had been given all the
legal avenues to challenge their death sentences.
The country's attorney-general's office said the executions
of all nine people on death row would proceed this week.
"I think it will happen this week as the preparations are 100
percent ready now," spokesman Tony Spontana said.
The prisoners were handed 72 hours' notice of their
executions on Saturday, when representatives of their
countries were also advised. Indonesia usually carries out
executions at midnight.
The other seven who were informed at the weekend that
they would face the firing squad are four Nigerians, an
Indonesian, a Brazilian and a Filipina.
Spontana said a tenth prisoner, the Frenchman Sergei
Atlaoui, would be spared for now as legal proceedings were
still under way.
Among the condemned was a Brazilian man, Rodrigo
Gularte, who has been diagnosed by Indonesian medics
with schizophrenia, a mental illness.
Gularte, 42, was arrested in 2004 at a Jakarta airport after
trying to enter the country with 6kg of cocaine hidden in a
surfboard.
He was also sentenced to death in 2005.
Prison wedding
Meanwhile, Chan, got married in the prison on Monday, his
brother Michael said after attending the wedding.
The marriage was Chan's "final wish" granted by
Indonesian prison authorities.
"Yes there was a celebration inside the prison this
afternoon with close family and friends; it's obviously a
special occasion for them," Michael said.
"Yes, look, it's tough time but it's happy time at the same
time. We just hope that the president somewhere will find
some compassion and mercy for these two, young couple
so they can carry on with their lives."
Indonesia executed six prisoners; from Brazil, Malawi,
Nigeria, Vietnam, the Netherlands, and an Indonesian
national, in January.
Source: Agencies

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So Sad!! Nollywood Actor John Okafor Popularly know as Mr Ibu Lost His Mum.

The Comic Actor posted this on his facebook fan page this Evening

Sweet Mother, I celebrate the 90 years God kept you on this
earth. Rest in peace , mom.

Take heart our dear Actor.

South African president, Jacob Zuma appeals for end of xenophobic attacks

   
South African President Jacob Zuma on Thursday appealed for calm and the end of attacks on immigrants after a wave of violence that has left at least six people dead.

Super Sand Eagles whip Egypt 4-1

Nigeria Super sand Eagles continue its impressive run at the
2015 African Beach Soccer Championship in Seychelles by
beating Egypt 4-1 their second group match at the

Northern leaders conspired to sabotage Jonathan –Umeh

National Chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA
Chief Victor Umeh has said that the Northern leaders
conspired to sabotage Jonathan as he called on President
Goodluck Jonathan not to be deceived by people like
Theophilus Danjuma and some Norther leaders who are
praising him for conceding defeat to President-elect Gen.
Muhammadu Buhari, saying that they never supported his

Fulani, Yoruba clash in Kwara, 2 feared dead

About two people reportedly died while property
worth millions of naira were destroyed following
a clash between Fulani traders and Yoruba
natives of Oro-Ago in Ifelodun Local Government

Practice safe sex: Ebola virus found in semen sixmonths after recovery – WHO

Traces of Ebola have been found in the semen of a man six
months after his recovery, the World Health Organization
said Wednesday, urging survivors to practice safe sex "until
further notice". The man had been declared free of the
deadly virus in Liberia last September, WHO spokesman

President Jonathan set to handover to Buhari 24hours earlier than expected

According to fresh reports reaching NigerianEye
President Goodluck Jonathan may hand over the reigns of
affairs of the country to the President-elect, Maj.-Gen.
Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on May 28, about 24 hours
before Buhari's inauguration.
Minister of Information, Senator Patricia Akwashiki,
disclosed this to State House correspondents on
Wednesday at the end of the Federal Executive Council

Read the lovely Message jimi Agbaje sent to His fans on Facebook

I know that a lot has been said following the declaration by
INEC on the governorship election for our great state Lagos
State. As you may already have heard, I have since called
Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode to congratulate him and wish him

Few Things You Should Never Do Just To Keep A Man

(1). Never lie to keep a relationship because when the truth
comes out it will make a fool of you.
(2). Never pretend to keep a relationship because when
your real character comes out it will put you to shame.

My Girlfriend always cry eachtime we kiss

Relationship Advice!


Dear Rrp, Please, I need a serious advice on this
matter, I have been dating this girl for 2weeks now. And I

Alison-Madueke denies seeking asylum in any part ofthe world

Petroleum Minister, Mrs. Diezani Alison-
Madueke, said last night she was not seeking
asylum in any part of the world, as claimed by
her traducers.
Madueke, who spoke through the Group Public Affairs
General Manager of Nigerian National Petroleum

Pastor arrested after woman pays N390kfor annointing oil for private part

A self-acclaimed pastor, John Ojebe, 50, has been
charged before an Oshodi Magistrate's Court in
Lagos for allegedly obtaining N390,000 from one
Hawo Umoru under the pretense of selling her
Adonai oil to wash her private parts with.
Ojebe was also said to have conspired with two

True Love! Teenage sweethearts finallymarry after fate brings them together52-yrs later

In a beautiful twist of fate,former sweethearts
whose engagement was destroyed by an untimely
foreign Army posting have finally tied the knot
after meeting and rekindling their love - 52 years

Odey Ochicha of Cross River the firstAPC governorship candidate to concededefeat

The governorship candidate of All Progressives
Congress (APC) in last Saturday's election in Cross
River State, Mr. Odey Ochicha, has conceded
defeat as he has congratulated Prof. Ben Ayade,

I Didn’t Mean to Kill My Childhood Friend,17-year-old Girl Laments

Life for Chiemeriem Benjamin, who had a dream of
becoming a banker, has come to a temporary halt as she
accidentally killed her childhood friend, Lawrence
Oloruntobi, during a minor disagreement.
The incident, which took place at Iba area of Lagos, has

Lightening/Thunder strikes woman dead in Ondo

Tragedy struck on Tuesday at Irun-Akoko in Ondo State
following the death of a 35 year-old woman, simply called
Bisi Ibidapo who was reportedly killed by a thunderbolt in
Ojeka farm site.
Eye witness said she was burnt beyond recognition;

INEC holds run off election in Taraba on April 25

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has
fixed April 25 for the run off of the Taraba governorship
elections.
The INEC Head of Public Affairs, Mr Fabian Yame, made this
known to newsmen in Jalingo on Tuesday
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that contest is
between Mrs Aisha Alhassan of the All Progressives
Congress (APC) and Mr Darius Ishaku of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP.
NAN recalls that the INEC Returning Officer, Prof.
Mohammed Kyari, had on Monday declared the
governorship election inconclusive.

Eight parties concede defeat in Ogun, demandappointments

Eight political parties in Ogun State have conceded defeat to
the winner of Saturday's governorship election, Governor
Ibikunle Amosun.
The eight have also demanded from Amosun that
technocrats among their members should be considered
for appointments.
The political parties are Alliance for Democracy, Hope
Democratic Party, United Democratic Party, New Nigeria
Peoples Party, United Progressives Party, Citizens Popular
Party, Mega Progressives Peoples Party, and the Advance
Congress of Democrats.
The parties, congregating under the aegis of the Ogun State
chapter of the Inter-Party Advisory Council of Nigeria,
briefed journalists in Abeokuta, the state capital.
Chairman of the state I-PAC, Mr. Biola Martins, said the
governor should extend hand of fellowship to fellow
contestants and members of other political parties.
At the briefing, which was attended by the governorship
candidates of UDP and CPP, Biola Lawal and Oluwatoyin

Amaechi replies Obanikoro: I will not congratulateWike, it’s daylight robbery

The governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that
he will never accept the electoral victory of the candidate of
the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Rivers state, Nyesom

God will restore Nigeria’s glory - Osinbajo’s mother

Madam Olubisi Osinbajo, the mother of the Vice President-
elect, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, said on Tuesday that God had
revealed to her that Nigeria's lost glory would be restored.
Mrs Osinbajo, 80, told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos
that God also revealed to her that the successful and

NFF renews Keshi’s contract on Friday

Stephen Keshi, the out-of-job Super Eagles Head Coach, is
expected to sign a two-year contract extension with the
Nigeria Football Federation on April 17.
The contract, when signed, will see Keshi return as Super
Eagles handler after his initial contract with the NFF expired
after the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil in 2014.
Mohammed Sanusi, the Secretary-General of the NFF, told
newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday that the contract, which
would be signed on Friday, would see the coach put pen to

Jonathan rejects amended constitution

President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the
amendments made to the 1999 Constitution by
the National Assembly.
A top government official who pleaded anonymity revealed
on Tuesday that Jonathan vetoed the amendment on
Monday.
He queried the decision of the National Assembly to whittle
down some Executive powers of the President of the
Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He also faulted some amendments which will give Executive
powers and duties to the Legislature and the Judiciary.
Jonathan made his position known in a seven-page letter to
Senate President David Mark and House of Representatives
Speaker Aminu Waziri Tambuwal.
The return of the Constitution Amendment Bill jolted
Senators and members of the House.
The President listed 12 errors in the amendments.
They are as follows:
•Non-compliance with the threshold specified in
Section 9(3) of the 1999 Constitution on
amendments;
•Alteration to constitution cannot be valid with
mere voice votes unless supported by the votes
of not less than four-fifths majority all members
of National Assembly and two-thirds of all the 36
State Houses of Assembly;
•Right to free basic education and primary and
maternal care services imposed on private
institutions
•Flagrant violation of the doctrine of separation
of powers,
•Unjustified whittling down of the Executive
powers of the Federation vested in the President
by virtue of Section 5(1) of the 1999 Constitution;
•30 days allowed for assent of the President; and
•Limiting expenditure in default of appropriation
from 6months to three months
The others are: •Creation of the Office of
Accountant-General of the Federation distinct
from the Accountant General of the Federal
Government
•Empowering National Economic Council to
appoint the Accountant-General of the
Federation instead of the President;
•Allowing NJC to now appoint the Attorney-
General of the Federation rather than the
President;
•Unwittingly whittling down the discretionary
powers of the Attorney-General of the
Federation.
The official said the decision of the President not to sign the
document was because the amendment did not meet the
provisions of Section 9 (3) of the 1999 Constitution.
The source explained that with the return of the document
by the President, the letter accompanying it might be read
on the floors of the two chambers of the National Assembly
any time from Wednesday (today).
He said, "The President has vetoed the constitution
amendment and he has sent it back to the National
Assembly.
"The amendment did not meet the provision of Section 9 (3)
of the constitution which talks about the need for four fifth
of the National Assembly to agree with the amendment."
Section 9 (3) of the Constitution reads:
"An Act of the National Assembly for the purpose of altering
the provisions of this section, section 8 or Chapter IV of this
Constitution shall not be passed by either House of the
National Assembly unless the proposal is approved by the
votes of not less than four-fifths majority of all the
members of each House, and also approved by resolution
of the House of Assembly of not less than two-third of all
states."
The rejected amended constitution granted approval for
the separation of the office of the Attorney-General of the
Federation from that of Minister/Commissioner of Justice.

Letter To Chimamanda Adichie On The Oba OfLagos’s Statement To The Ibos By Ijeoma OzichiOmotade

Dear Chimamanda,
I was scrolling through twitter to see what was trending
especially with regard to Lagos elections, and stumbled
upon your write-up on the Oba of Lagos's disrespectful
remarks to the Igbos and their right to exercise their civic
rights. Of course being an ardent admirer of your work and
also a fellow Igbo girl, I clicked on the link and hungrily
lapped up each word you poured out, eager to hear your
opinion and ready to carry emotional placards with you by
clicking "share" on my Facebook page. But the more I read,
the more my excitement waned. Because just as I could feel
you word for word, I also disagreed with you, and at a point
I had to put down myopic glasses that beheld Lagos
through your admirable eyes and wear one that showed me
our stark reality.
You see, I AGREE that the Igbo community was unjustifiably
grieved. However, as I wave my solidarity flag with my
fellow Igbos, I can't help but also bite my tongue when I
remember unpleasant comments many Igbos regularly
make toward other tribesmen. For example, the
disrespectful way some Igbos address Hausas as "abokis",
dumbheads, and "nama" meaning cow! As you may know,
"aboki" means friend but watch an Hausa man when an
Igbo calls him that in a disrespectful tone. He stiffens and
looks annoyed because he knows the tone he is called with
is one of disrespect and insult. (some Yorubas call
northerners "mulla"; I dunno what that means but that's
for another day *sigh*)
Chimamanda, every tribe is guilty of tribalism; it's by
default. It's not right. It should be fiercely fought against
but shamefully this is the current reality. HOWEVER not
every tribe is guilty of "PEACEMAKER-ISM", and I would love
the Igbos to be known more for the guilt of MAKING PEACE.
So we go on and on about the Oba's comment and what
happens? Fights, fracas, and some fathers and sons on both
sides lose their lives and people lose property and
investments.
As you may have noticed from my name Ijeoma Omotade, I
am Igbo married to Yoruba and happily married too. I went
into the Yoruba culture and CONSCIOUSLY took time to
learn about it. It was when I decided to marry that I knew
how deep tribalism has eaten even into our so called Igbo
and Yoruba elite. *Sigh* Having also schooled in the north
during my secondary school days, and as much as I greatly
admire the peaceful and simple nature of the average
northerner, sadly they are not left out of the "tribalism"
card-carrying.
As an Igbo woman, I may not agree with all the Yoruba do
but I live in their culture and I'm in their land, so I respect
them and in turn they sense my aura of respect and
willingness to understand them and they treat me well. And
when I get an opportunity to talk about MY CULTURE and
correct some misconceptions they have about Igbos, I do
so with GREAT PRIDE because there are so many great
things about us they don't know! And BECAUSE I respect
them, THEY LISTEN and LEARN, even through jokes and
laughter.
Even the few who were antagonistic toward me, embrace
me now, or are at least civil toward me. It didn't make me
any less dignified to understand better another man's
culture; it made me wiser, and stronger and more
appreciative of the richness of our country. The flagrant
disregard for other's culture exhibited by many Nigerians is
really bad! How do you expect to reason with someone
unless you understand their worldview?
Truly, we wouldn't tolerate half the things we expect from
Lagos in Aba or Onitsha or Enugu. Igbos want to be part of
the House of Assembly and be among the decision makers
for Lagos state. That in itself is not bad because a state
stakeholder HAS A RIGHT to be among those making
decisions for the state. But historically and by default,
people kick against non-tribesman being at the decision-
making level and our flippant comments about "taking over
the land" is not helping matters either! Why do we want to
"take over" another man's land? It wasn't bare land before
people came and developed it. It's people's ancestral
homes, and even in a democracy where many are working
tirelessly to water the progressive idea of ONE NIGERIA, it is
still important we recognize and help preserve each other's
heritage. For only then can we truly build the foundation for
lasting synergy and proudly BECOME ONE, for the greater
good of OUR LAND.
Personally I'm deeply hurt hearing some Yoruba leaders
telling my people that we should be "grateful" living in
Lagos; that is utterly unfair, point blank. Any Yoruba person
saying that is very shallow minded. We Igbos work HARD for
our living, and add IMMENSELY to the growth and
development of the city. Try shutting down major trade
markets dominated by Igbos for just one week and watch
Lagos economy go haywire! But so does the Hausa
community in the east that bring in food and supply our
markets; they work hard too! Let them stop the lorries from
bringing in food to the south and watch what happens. So I
plead with EVERYONE, my IGBO KINSMEN inclusive. And
this is my plea, that we PLEASE speak as we would like to be
spoken to; "do as you would be done by", RESPECT AND
LOVE your fellow man...ALL MEN ARE CREATED EQUAL BY
GOD!
I also share a bit of the Lagos indigene sentiment. I
wouldn't want my hometown to be "cosmopoliticized" and
my ancestral homes snatched away and turned into
highways and hotels, and be told my home town is "no
man's land". That's highly disrespectful. History has deep
roots in this land.
I don't support the Oba, he is not my relative, nor did he
"settle" my family. In his heart he is just like many other
Igbos, Hausas and Yorubas; TRIBALISTIC! The only
difference is that he is an influential public figure and so we
can all tweet and Facebook his bad communication skills; a
public figure who didn't think about the implications of his
words before he spoke. However, that statement would
have been made by even an angry IGBO king or Hausa Emir
because I don't see anyone of them doing any better!
In a quest for peace, there are two parties; the one making
amends and the one accepting the apology. Let us the
grieved accept, and move on. Let us all learn to APPRECIATE
and LOVE one another. The other alternative is not better.
No one wants tribal clashes; people will die, women will be
widowed, children will be orphaned, on both sides...and
Chimamanda, you will probably write a book about it, far
away from all the madness, on your creative desk; the one
that IS NOT IN LAGOS!
…I still remain an ardent admirer…

Chibok Girls Seen in Gwoza: BBC

A woman has told the BBC that the Chibok girls abducted by
militant Islamists in Nigeria last year were seen alive three
weeks ago. She said that she saw the girls in the north-
eastern Gwoza town before the Boko Haram militants were
driven out of there by regional forces.
Boko Haram sparked global outrage when it seized more

than 219 girls from Chibok town a year ago.
The US, China and other foreign powers promised to help
find the girls.

The Nigerian woman, who lived under Boko Haram's rule in
Gwoza, told the BBC she saw the girls
in Islamic attire, being escorted by the militants.
"They said they were Chibok girls kept in a big house,"
said the woman, who asked not to be identified for
fear of reprisals.
"We just happened to be on the same road with them,"
she added.
Three other women also told the BBC they had seen the
girls in Gwoza.
Another woman told the BBC she last saw some of the girls
in November at a Boko Haram camp in Bita village, also in
the north-east.
"About a week after they were brought to the camp,
one of us peeked through a window and asked: 'Are
you really the Chibok girls?' and they said: 'Yes'. We
believed them and didn't ask them again," the woman
said.
"They took Koranic lessons, cleaned their compound,
cooked for themselves and they braided each others'
hair. They were treated differently - their food [was]
better and water clean. "
Boko Haram was believed to have turned Gwoza into its
headquarters after it captured the town in August 2014.
Nigeria's military, backed by troops from neighbouring
countries, recaptured the town last month.

The militants were suspected to have fled to the nearby
Mandara Mountains, near the border with Cameroon. It is
unclear whether the girls are with them there.

We Can’t Raise Ransom, Kidnapped Boys’Parents Lament

The parents of the three children, who were kidnapped by
their nanny, Mary Akinloye, last Wednesday, have lamented
their inability to raise the N13m ransom demanded by the
kidnappers for the release of their children.
PUNCH Metro learnt that the kidnappers refused to reduce
the money, and insisted the ransom must be paid or they
would kill the children. A family source, who pleaded not to
be named, told their correspondent yesterday Monday that
the family was in disarray.
He said:
"The family has been thrown into an untold trauma.
As of Friday last week, my brother received a text
message and the kidnappers threatened to waste the
children if the N13m was not paid within 24 hours.
Their mother is a shadow of her old self. She is
devastated. She loves all her children no doubt, but
she is concerned more about 11-months-old
Aderomola. She never ceases to call out to him
everyday, wondering what type of food he was being
fed with. During one of the conversations, she was
allowed to speak with the children who claimed they
were being taken care of. But the issue now is how to
raise the requested amount."
On his part, father of the abducted children, Leke, said the
family was still struggling to raise the money.
He said:
"We are still trying to raise the money. They have not
shifted ground. The amount is still what they
demanded (N13 m). My wife is devastated at the
moment and we are praying and hoping that we would
be able to reunite with our children soon."
When contacted, spokesman for the Lagos State Police
Command, Kenneth Nwosu, said investigation into the
abduction was still ongoing, adding that efforts were on to
rescue the children as early as possible.

Get Your Dictionaries Guys, PatrickObahiagbon Has Spoken Again

Edo State Chief of Staff, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, in an
interview with Punch, speaks on the general elections.
What would you say was responsible for the low
turnout of voters last Saturday?
"I'm sure the low voter turnout could be attributable
to a vaudeville of ratiocinations. The presidential
election attracted more voters ostensibly because that
was the political elephant and was therefore
occasioned with attendant publicity ballyhoo. A vast
majority of Nigerians were also righteously indignant
of the state of economic quagmire, political
phantasmagoria and social disequilibrium the
philistine and clueless government of President
Jonathan has plummeted the country.
They saw in the presidential election a sui generis
opportunity to get the yoke off their back and that
they did ferociously. This passion was not as frenzied
in the last election".

Governor Abiola Ajimobi Kisses HisDaughter on The Lips (Photo)

Oyo first daughter Abisola Kola-Daisi, shared a photo of
herself planting a victory kiss on her father's lips. Governor
Abiola Ajimobi was re-elected governor of Oyo state.
She wrote:
"The victory kiss. 'No matter the condition of the
jungle, he will not eat grass; it is not Pride, it is who he
is' Abiola Ajimobi I am truly proud of your historic
Victory. My Love for you knows no bounds. Gods
Awesomeness at work. #thankful"

Oyo PDP Governorship candidate allegedly removestransformer he donated to Community after losing

A transformer donated to the people of Sabo community in
Ibadan, Oyo State by PDP governorship candidate in the
state, Sen Teslim Folarin, was removed a day after the
election on Sunday April 12th by some aides of the former
Senate Leader, according to DailyTrust
Residents of Sabo community in Ibadan, Oyo State capital
were shocked in the early hours of Sunday as they woke up
in the morning only to see a Transformer donated to the
community few days ago by the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) governorship candidate, Senator Teslim Folarin, being
carted away by some aides of the former Senate Leader.
The PDP governorship candidate who came fourth in the
Oyo State Gubernatorial election had reportedly conceded
defeat on Saturday night apparently having seen the signals
that the incoming polls result did not favour him.
However, the alarm raised by members of the Sabo
community on sighting those removing the Transformer in
the early hours of Sunday did not move the perpetrators
who eventually removed the transformer to an unknown
place.
Members of the Sabo community instantly stormed the
palace of the Sarkin Hausawa, Alhaji Ahmed Dahiru Zungeru
where they expressed their worry, a development which
compelled the Sarki to wade into the matter by calling on
Folarin's political associate within the community, Alhaji
Bashiru Maiborno, for clarification.
It was gathered that it was at this stage that Baiborno
spiritedly made moves to effect the return of the
transformer to Sabo community, but he was rebuffed as
the Sabo community vowed not to take back the
transformer from Senator Folarin.
Efforts by journalists to get Senator Folarin's personal
reaction on the development was futile as he could not be
reached.
Maiborno however insisted that the transformer was
removed with a view to keeping it in a safer place. "Senator
Folarin is a man of his words," Maiborno told inquisitive
journalists.