tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post762883934437142512..comments2024-02-16T22:13:18.034+00:00Comments on The Afro Beat: Police nko?TheAfroBeathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13909748861182207942noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-53017354531382987502008-02-28T23:22:00.000+00:002008-02-28T23:22:00.000+00:00@ original article: Just because almost everyone i...@ original article: Just because almost everyone in any position of value in that country is corrupt does not allow you to make assumptions on everyones character. Whether or not Ewulum was 'short-changed' is not the issue. The point is that a valid attempt was made to redeem our nation and some *$$holes decided to wet their beaks. If you are going to point fingers, do it right. Ask the right questions. Where the hell is the money?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-20050463241368479602008-02-10T03:20:00.000+00:002008-02-10T03:20:00.000+00:00@ Waffi, that's what the Police Equipment Fund was...@ Waffi, that's what the Police Equipment Fund was for in the first place!! I agree that they definitely need better housing, salaries, weapons and other gear, but that requires money. How do we prioritize this over healthcare needs in the country? Does it come before education needs? <BR/><BR/>@ Ayokunle, i really do hope something comes out of the investigation as well. Genuine punishment for the offenders, and the return of the loot (to whom? Since the fund was a private one, does the money go back to the 774 local councils and the companies who contributed so generously? another reason why we need proper electronic tracking of money in that country).<BR/><BR/>@ Solo, i agree that these might have to be one of those EFCC quick-fix type of cases in which the money's returned, but i doubt it'll go to the police this time, and back to the donors instead. As for OBJ's in-law getting arrested, i'm pessimistic yet hopeful (est-ce qu'il y a possible?)<BR/><BR/>@ Sherri,lol @ your mum, but wetin for do now? If you can't rely on the police for protection, you have to take matters into your own hands (as much as possible)<BR/>. There was a time (late 90s) when regular families kept guns, tear gas and gas masks in their homes to actually defend themselves against attack. I couldn't ever do that but couldn't blame them either. I agree that we don't know our rights, but for those who do, the system (institutions, etc) isn't even set up for them to claim those rights or take action when they are violated. <BR/><BR/>When i get frustrated at the scale and frequency of these scandals, i think: at least, the public is more in the know these days. I'd like to see them try and brush this one under the carpet now.TheAfroBeathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13909748861182207942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-88235913748363468152008-02-08T21:37:00.000+00:002008-02-08T21:37:00.000+00:00let' see how this play out.while not discounting t...let' see how this play out.<BR/><BR/>while not discounting the need for a good governance and infrastructure, i believe the security problem is compounded because nigerians condone it. <BR/>it's all rooted in people not having deep convictions and perhaps not understanding the connection between liberty and personal rights.<BR/><BR/>it very perplexing to hear people say they keep some money at home for fear of being killed when armed robbers come!<BR/><BR/>on my last trip in 2006, my mum drove me nuts!<BR/>i could not have my bag or cell phone in plain sight while in the car!<BR/>after my encounters with area boys on nnamdi azikwe, she didn't let me go any public place before my return..<BR/><BR/>my cousin and i were walking jejely on nnamdi azikwe, when two area boys approached us and asked me to give them my phone in broad daylight! i simply asked them if they were mad and if the phone was their mother's..what did they do?<BR/><BR/>they walked away!<BR/><BR/>my mum still thinks it's her fervent prayers that saved our lives. i don't think so.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14010927174982585682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-59702978982435460202008-02-07T18:12:00.000+00:002008-02-07T18:12:00.000+00:00I actually learnt about this scandal when reading ...I actually learnt about this scandal when reading Kritzmoritz's blog recently. I am still in shock. <BR/><BR/>Issues that should be handled properly and efficiently are treated with indifference all the time. Then the Yardy government brings in British police to 'help' Nigeria's police force. How many times can they bring in foreign 'experts' to 'teach' Nigerians what they are not forced to practice?<BR/><BR/>Well, let us see how the investigation goes. I doubt anyone will actually be sent to jail over this. A simple reimbursement of funds will do the trick probably.SOLOMONSYDELLEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17564768670896215900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-35355369508023310662008-02-07T13:39:00.000+00:002008-02-07T13:39:00.000+00:00This is a shame. Pray tell, how does the donation ...This is a shame. Pray tell, how does the donation of 15cars to the Yar'Adua/Jonathan campaign help to equip Nigerian police and fight crime?<BR/><BR/>I hope something comes out of the House's investigation into the matter. Although, I am quite pessimistic, I saw the same Kenny Martins flying on the same jet & laughing side by side with the VP Jonathan on tv this weekend as they proceeded for the VP's father's burial. He is also the twin brother of Taiwo Martins, an ex wife of OBJ and so really a man of influence and an untouchable by Nigerian parlance. Nonsense!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003061036846925103.post-8877330487478705472008-02-06T12:03:00.000+00:002008-02-06T12:03:00.000+00:00Something that I think can be done about the polic...Something that I think can be done about the police situation with those funds is establishing good housing estates for them. Complete with a hospital, nusery school, day care center, primary school, sports facilities etc. Also, not only do they need their salaries to be paid on time, but they need to go on courses, seminars, training camps etc. They also need to be evaluated on a regular basis. Buying cars should not be a problem, we have the money, we should be able to get police cars patrolling different neighboorhoods....all day. I do not understand why they are "stationary" in different "stops" and locations on road sides. All neighbourhoods should have at least two or more policemen assigned to them. Thus, the police becomes a part of the local community and the people will have a relationship with them....making them acknowledge each other's "humanity"...anyway, I believe the police will be more inclined to protect people they know than "strangers". <BR/><BR/>We also need more police stations, fully equipped with locker rooms, showers, computers, a gym...as usual, my dreams and ideas...God give me a chance!Waffarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06039619178621668954noreply@blogger.com