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Counting The Cost: Hijacked #ENDSARS Protest In Kano

November 5, 2020 5:30 am

The nationwide #EndSARS protests might have come to an end but not without certain consequences especially as hoodlums hijacked the demonstrations in Kano and other parts of the country, using them as avenues to carry out various criminal acts.

A visit to Sarkin Yaki by Airport Road in Sabon Gari area of the state will tell the tale
 of the tragic events that occurred on Tuesday, 20th October when some hoodlums hijacked the protests and wrecked havoc in the community. There, dozens of burnt cars still litter the streets. 

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‘The Political Class Wants To Hijack OPC’

January 8, 2020 8:50 pm

Prince Osibote, President, Oodua Peoples Congress directs criticism at governors of the South-west states for recruiting political thugs in the name of a government sponsored security outfit

The authentic Yoruba umbrella cultural group founded by the late Dr. Frederick Fasehun, Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) warns the six South-west governors and other interested parties in the proposed security outfit known as ‘Operation Amotekun’ that Chief Gani Adams does not have any authority to carry out transactions in the name of OPC.

In my capacity as President of the OPC I implore all and sundry to note that the organization is one …

Accidental Hijack Alarm Triggers Amsterdam Airport Chaos

November 7, 2019 9:47 am

A pilot accidentally set off a hijack alarm on a plane at Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport on Wednesday, triggering a huge security operation by Dutch police.Spanish airline Air Europa “deeply” apologised for the incident onboard its flight from the Dutch capital to Madrid, which saw emergency vehicles swarm around the plane.

“False alarm. In the flight Amsterdam-Madrid this afternoon was activated, by mistake, a warning that triggers protocols on hijackings at the airport,” the airline tweeted.

“Nothing has happened, all passengers are safe and sound waiting to fly soon. We deeply

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