The father of Bilyaminu Bello who was murdered by his wife, Maryam Sanda, said he had been seeking clemency for Sanda years before President Tinubu granted it.
Meanwhile, members of Bilyaminu Bello’s family have condemned the pardon, describing the clemency as “the worst possible injustice any family could be made to go through for a loved one.”
In a post on X, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar called President Tinubu’s pardons reckless, saying the move undermines justice and emboldens criminality.
In Katsina State, shocking new footage showed dozens of heavily armed bandits on motorcycles mixing with a large crowd, prompting questions about the whereabouts of security forces and the rule of law.
In Abia State, residents of three communities are living in terror after a wave of killings that has targeted young and adult males for over a year. Residents fear the violence is internal, allegedly linked to vigilante groups operating within the communities.
In more security news, Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori ordered a statewide crackdown on criminal networks after a DSS operation intercepted a cache of arms, ammunition, and drugs concealed in food bags in Asaba. The operation led to the arrest of two suspects, including a notorious arms dealer.
Meanwhile, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo directed all commissioners and special advisers in his administration to wear the Asiwaju mandate cap as a show of loyalty and support for President Tinubu’s re-election. The Governor warned that any commissioner who failed to do so would be barred from attending State Executive Council meetings.
In our Good News report, we highlight the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu who secured a commitment from the Qatar Foundation to support education for Nigeria’s more than 15 million out-of-school children, the largest number globally.
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