Sometimes, I wonder how the
Nigerian Security Forces operate and handle rescue missions. Who do they own
their loyalty? Who controls the police? Who are the barrack guys accountable to? Is their allegiance for the entire citizens
of this great nation to get justice at every point in time or just for some
quarters which seem to have the resources at their disposal to influence
justice? The handling of the murder of
Cynthia Osokogu
in Lagos, Olaitan Oyerinde in Edo state, the Mubi killings in
Adamawa and the recent Aluu killings in Port Harcourt could not go off the
radar of our investigative team even though the lives of those young students
could have been rescued if they had done things right on time. Kudos can easily
be accrued for that. But the death of the former minister of Power, Chief Bola
Ige, the assassination of the governorship aspirant, Dipo Dina in Ogun state in
2010, the killing Of Engr Funso Williams in Lagos, the genocide of Odi and
Zakibiam, the murder of an army general on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway etc , are
events that seem to be going the entire life time to investigate, name, and
prosecute those responsible in
accordance to the rule of law. Are these things deliberate or just tall orders?
I am of the opinion that an
average member of our security forces is brilliant and intelligent by the way
some criminal investigations are carried out at times. But I get confused when
some criminal issues seem to be swept under the carpet by the same force. Or
are they just coincidental? I have asked series of questions on their
capability and effectiveness especially when I try to compare them with their
foreign counter pacts. But my final conclusion on them in the last few months
has been that, “Nigerian Police can work if they really want to work”. But it
seems they just choose when, where and how to work or not to ork especially
when some powers that be begin to dictate or influence the pace. Another thing
is that they seem to be very good in carrying out investigations than engaging
in rescue missions.
Come to think of it, the same
police force that could not tell us who killed Chief Bola Ige is the one that is
prosecuting the killer of Olaitan Oyerinde, personal secretary to the Edo state
governor, Adams Oshiomole. The same police that failed in the investigation of
the death of Engr Funso William, is currently prosecuting the retired general’s
daughter, Cynthia Osokogu .The same police force that could not investigate the
crime of Odi is bringing the Aluu killers to book. The real master
minder of Aluu killing was declared wanted by the police force in a country
where anyone can sneak in or sneak out in a jiffy; same guy was caught by the
police a day after. The Mubi killing was another good example. Then our forces
can actually to do a great job if they really want to.
Then, how long are we going to
continue in this suspicious selection of justice as a nation? Or were our
prisons built for people of low cadre alone? Can’t the so called “great” smell
the four walls of our detention yards except they find themselves in Britain
like James Ibori? Only time will tell. It
is still a misery to me. Thanks.Pls share.
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