Before you read note this is a story that contains lot of emotions about death , and there are disturbing images and videos as well , if you are reading read with care.
There are two days I believe Nigerians would never forget in history as time of grief and pains it was , the unholy incident that occurred on 14 - 04 -14 and the 20-10-20. Well for the benefits of others, I would brief the 14- 04 - 14 incident , this incident occurred in the night when young secondary school ( high school ) pupils who are preparing to write the final examination called waec ( west Africa Examination council, an examination for the high school students across English speaking countries in West Africa) was kidnapped by the dreaded terrorist group know as Boko Haram. That sad night a group of terrorist groups know as Boko Haram ( a radical and extremist Islamic group) kidnapped over 200 school pupils in a town known as chibok in Bornu North East Nigeria. This spark a campaign in Nigeria and all over the word a campaign of bring back our girls.
Michelle Obama on #BBOGWe saw action also from the first lady of the United States then Michelle Obama. It was a painful plight as well over 100 of the girls have been found and reunite with their families and parents but others are still not found and their parents are hoping , well it is a Painful thing that bring tears from my sight and toany others as well .Boko Haram is still a terrorism issue as they continue to attack state in the North East especially Bornu state. Most recently the governor was attacked about twice in 48 hours while he was trying a rebuild network in the state. Any day I remember the 14-04-2014 , I literally cry for the pains of the pupils and the families of the girls. (You can read more) That's a little of memory I could help jog as I would want to write about the recent tragedy .
Pre 20-10-2020 the protest against police brutality.
I wrote 5 articles of about a protest that broke out in Nigeria which begins on the 6 th of November 2020. About the protest of Nigeria youth against police brutality. The reason of the protest government past action about police brutality and the rogue special unit known as SARS ( special Anti Robbery Squad) how it harrass youth , Rob the youth , perform extra judicial killings and tortured the youth into confessing crimes they didn't even commit.
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Protest as being so peaceful untill some funny or rather I did say unfortunate events begin to unfold , believed government sponsored hoodlums start attacking protesters in Lagos and Abuja, after series of attack from the police that claim lives of about 15 peaceful protesters the story of jimoh isaq in Ogbomosho,oyo state showed how police use live bullet on protester.
Jimoh isaq hours before he was shot dead by police and his body after being shotJimoh isaq, and other incidents make the police to withdraw and then hoodlums believe to be sponsored by the government take over and start attacking protesters both in Lagos and Abuja. Premium times reported some incident . https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/420805-endsars-hoodlums-attack-lagos-protesters.html&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjm_ofB0ZLtAhVUi1wKHaiaBHYQr4kDegQIWxAB&usg=AOvVaw3n87JDufgGgqdbajAwxTyj
The lekki toll gate has been where protests has been peaceful the most as no attack from hoodlum or anything was reported , the feminist collation was coordinating every thing well and Jack Dorsey the CEO of twitter asked for donation through bitcoin for the as well.
20-10-2020
Since lekki toll gate is one of the major link to the mainland and the island in Lagos and youths has been continuously staying there for over 12 days , the youths don't trust the government and are demanding until a 5of5 demand has been meet they would continue to hold protests, since Lagos is one of the strongest place of the protest, the governor order a 24 hours curfew. And that even increase the number of people at the lekki toll gate.
Image was before the massacreLagos is the commercial hub of NigeriaThe people ready to observe the curfew at lekki toll gate brings about a panic for government and the recorded was removed and the military moved in shoot and killed people. As people said about 16 people died. The Nigeria youth saw the military they sat down and sang the Nigeria national anthem whilst waving the flag but the military shot.
Well in the earlier morning of the 21st of October 2020 the governor of lagos state babajide sanwolu, claimed on his official handle on twitter that force beyond his control attacked peaceful protesters at lekki but no one died , the military claim on twitter also that they were not there at the lekki and tag any reports of the incident being reported has fake news, until when Becky Anderson amapour of CNN interviewed the governor of lagos state he admitted that were men in military uniform at the lekki toll gate and two people died at the toll gate.
After the narrative news began to change if people died or not and the military admitted they were there but they only fired blank shots into the air and not to protesters , they also said the governor of lagos invited them to enforce the curfew since the police are not capacitade to act, and they were not happy that the governor did not admit he invited them. Well the issues of people being killed was still debated despite seeing live video from DJ switch who was on Instagram live when gun shot was heard and bullet wound was seen. Untill a CNN investigative reports shows what happened that day.
My Simply Thoughts From My Diary
Long time no see well I wouldn't update about this events today but I hope you people are doing great extensively. Well my simply dairy thoughts is what is simple want to put down today I hope you find solace here.
What have learned so far about life : “it goes on†and that I think is the saddest thing. You know Emotions are contagious. Unpleasant or negative emotions are more contagious than neutral or positive emotions. At the end of it all be positive my friend. You don't have to be too negative to negates things every complexes that are so germane should be trashed out every usefulness being fulfilled, every undue distress being seek and make the ends justify every means and let escalate every undecided things to show our undivided support towards ending unruly utterances and make things great and better.
Life is wide, limitless. There is no border, no frontier. Absorb what is useful, discard what is it useless and add what is specifically your own. Don't let anything initiate you to do or take something useless in everything ensure you make the best of decision, make every aspect of your self counts and ensure you have a life that worth it. Don't be too kind to know evil or be too emotional to be blackmail by some unruly events. Let your self be a priority not too much at others expense don't let that get toouch into you as avalanche of good deeds to your neighbor is also paramount to your sane health.
I know some people who are in love but not together,I know some people who are together but not in love .I know good women that are side-chicks ,hoes that have perfect relationships,good guys that are being cheated on. I know lazy people that got money,givers that are poor ,stingy people who are rich. I know innocent in prison and thieves walking freely. In the end , I think there are no fixed rules in life , just pray for grace.this aspect has got many so confidance and some so derail I believe time and chance would happen to everyone
People will tell you things about the world, ways in which they think you might fail. Some of the things they tell you might be right. However,Failure can be survived. Keep making a list of your best version, and keep ticking items off. Keep learning, keep growing, keep believing and make good things of your self.
Good things happening to other people does not mean that there are less good things available to happen to you. Remember, The lord makes everything beautiful in its own time. And every thing are all make and are wondering made for the goodness of all.
Have you ever found yourself unhappy - simply complaining about everything 'wrong' with your life? I have, many times. Well listen up, here’s exactly what you need to battle the negativity. You need to practice GRATEFULNESS. Be thankful for what you DO HAVE instead of being sad for what you don’t have. All it takes is a change in your state of mind. And you’ll find peacefulness within. I hope that helps.
The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race ,the wisest man doesn’t always get the food he earns , the strongest army doesn’t always win the battle , the smartest man doesn’t always get the wealth ,and an educated person doesn’t always get the praise he/she deserves. When the time comes , good or bad things happens to everyone.
How can we expect life to bless and support when we say one thing, think something else, and feel a completely different way. Get clear about what you want, what you are doing, and why you are doing it.
Try just feeling happy. You can make yourself do it — even if just for a few seconds. Pretend you’re enjoying life and then voila — life will look and feel different. It’s not about faking it. It’s about understanding that only you can control your feelings.
Happiness is good for the body, but sorrow strengthens the spirit.you need much of it to be merry and also to think through events and think about how to be in these salient events Also Remember, I am no teacher; I’m not writing to teach ,I can merely be a signpost for a traveler who is lost. It is up to you to decide on the direction.All I can offer is an experience but never a conclusion, so even what I have written/said needs to be thoroughly examined by you.
1Pet.3.15 - But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, let the scripture be your very best guild and grow in the lord don't allow and give chances to people without sane climes
See Reason People Are Still Protesting
IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND WHY THE YOUTH ARE RISKING THEIR LIVES TO PROTEST, HERE ARE SOME FEW REASONS WHY. Quite some people said the government have give directives bit hell no this not the first time of doing such is it ? Certainly not. Some people has lost there dear life to this struggle and we would explain their names and what led to their death below, however is are few waking the avalanche of name that pop up but we have to manage the few ones since this is what we have researched data on .
1. IFEOMA ABUGU, 20, a young lady who had just graduated and was in NYSC, was arrested in place of her fiancee at his residence in Lokogoma, Abuja. Ifeoma was sexually assaulted and later died in SARS custody a day after she was arrested. Justice has not prevailed, and justice must prevail and culprit bring to book as soon as possible .
2. GODGIFT FERGUSON EKERETE ,24 , TONY ORUAMA ,21, HARRY ATARIA, 26, were arrested during a raid and then killed in detention that same day on 3 July 2008. They were falsely accused of being armed robbers and cultists. The police officers responsible are still freely roaming.
3. KOLADE JOHNSON, was killed on the 31st March 2019 by a SARS officer, for ‘looking like a fraudster’. He left his home to watch a Liverpool vs Tottenham Spurs match and never returned. The officer responsible still roams freely.
4.CHIBUIKE ANAMS, 23, had his life cut short on the 24th July 2009, when the Nigerian Police raided a guest house in Rivers State . After several searches at police station, his family later found out about his death. The police has refused to comment on his death and no investigation was ever made into it.
5. TINA EZEKWE, 16, on 26th May 2020, was hit by a bullet when a drunk police officer opened fire to disperse a crowd that had gathered after he shot a bus driver who refused to give him bribe. She was rushed to the hospital and died two days after. Justice has not been served even though it is one of the most popular police killings of recent times.
6. CHRISTAIN ONUIGBO, 28, A father of one was shot on the 19th March 2009 while parking his car in Jiwa, Abuja. He was then taken to the police station where he spent a night with his wounds before transferred to a hospital that could not treat him since he had no police report. He died on the 21st March.
7. AYOMIDE TAIWO, 20, On the 9th August 2020 was returning back home after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration in Osun state with his friend when their motorcycle was stopped by a drunk SARS .After paying the bribe they demanded, the police saw he had more money and then attacked him. He was in coma for six days before he lost his battle.
8. ANEKE OKORIE, 39, a father of four, was making an honest living for himself Okada riding. On 15th May 2009 he was stopped at a checkpoint in Emene, Enugu. Unable to pay the bribe, he was shot and later died on his way to the hospital. His murderer tried to frame him but was seen by a passerby, 2020 his case is still on “trialâ€.
9. TIYAMIU KAZEEM, 21, a footballer in Remo stars, on the 24th February 2020, was stopped by SARS officials and as they forcefully tried to take him into custody, fell out of the SARS vehicle and was ran over by a moving car. This sparked protests where 5 people were killed. Tiyamiu and the peaceful protesters have not gotten justice.
10. THOMAS MMABU NEElE, 20, in November 2011, was hit by a stray bullet while taking his bath at home. His family found his body at the mortuary which was apparently brought in by the police. Because of this, they were not allowed to retrieve his body and were unable to bury their child.
11. PETER CHIBUZOR OFURUM, was a UNIPORT student who was killed on the April 11, 2016 during a student protest organised to oppose the increase of school fees. His school denied him as a student even though he was the president of management science in the school at the time of his death. His killer is nowhere to be found.
12. DANIEL IKEAGUCHI, 20, and his friend were waiting outside a hotel for his taxi in Rivers State, when he saw SARS officers and ran away in fear of being arrested or extorted. The officers accused them of being thieves, they stopped running. As his friend was unpacking his bag for searching, the officers shot Daniel. They were then arrested and Daniel was given no medical attention, when his family finally heard, it was too late.
13. LINDA IGWETU, on July 4th 2018, had just finished her Youth Service in Abuja, barely a day before, when she was killed by a SARS officer, Benjamin Peters, while on her way home with friends. When rushed to the hospital, the doctor refused to treat her without a police report and she died.
14. CHUKWUEMEKA MATHEW ONOVO, 22, left his father’s house on 4th July 2008. There was a shootout nearby and Chukwuemeka was hit by a stray bullet. When demanding to know where his son was, the police told his father he was an armed robber , which eyewitnesses refuted. The officer responsible was not brought to justice.
15. MUS'AB SAMMANI, a graduate of computer Science ,on December 4th 2019, was killed over a minor misunderstanding in Kano state. His killer is not brought to justice.
SO BEFORE YOU CALL NIGERIAN YOUTH LAZY, WEAK CRIMINALS. ASK YOURSELF WERE ANY OF THESE INNOCENT PEOPLE DESERVING OF THIS FATE? #SARSMUSTEND #SarsMustGoNow#EndSARS
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