Tiemkenfa Francis Osvwo, one of the suspects detained in the October 01, 2010, Independence Day bombings in Abuja has died in Kuje Prison, and his lawyer, Festus Keyamo is alleging that he was murdered. Keyamo's statement yesterday below...
“Murder of Suspected ‘October 1, 2010’ Bomber in Kuje Prison
We are solicitors representing some of the Accused Persons Federal Republic of Nigeria v. Charles Okah & others alleged of carrying out bombings during the October 1, 2010 Independence Day Celebrations in Abuja.
On, Saturday March 3rd, 2012 one of the suspects in the case by the name, Tiemkenfa Francis Osvwo (Alias General Gbokos) died in the Kuje Prison.
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His death came on the heels of series of complaints by counsel representing him and his co-accused about the maltreatment meted out on the accused persons by the Nigerian Government in custody.
The sickness leading to the death of TIEMKENFA FRANCIS OSVWO (ALIAS GENERAL GBOKOS) started when their cell was fumigated with a strange substance on the 8th of January, 2012, which affected the health of all the four suspects. Suffice it to reiterate that we, their solicitors raised alarm about that development at the time.
Prior to his death in custody, ‘Gbokos’ had been urinating and defecating on himself in the prison and despite pleas by his solicitors requesting that he be treated properly, no one attended to him.
On the 21st of February, 2012 TIEMKENFA FRANCIS OSVWO (ALIAS GENERAL GBOKOS) collapsed in court which stalled hearing for that day but despite the order of the court on the day in question that TIEMKENFA FRANCIS OSVWO (ALIAS GENERAL GBOKOS) be medically attended to by the Prisons authorities, no medication was administered on him. It was obvious therefore that the authorities wanted him dead.
May we for the upteenth time resound our alarm that other accused persons in the October 1, 2010 bombing still in Kuje Prisons are facing similar conditions that claimed the life of TIEMKENFA FRANCIS OSVWO.
At this juncture, we are constrained to state that we find it extremely inequitable that virtually all the suspects linked to the Boko Haram bombings have been enjoying bail while our clients, the alleged masterminds of the October 1, 2010 bombings, (still presumed innocent) continue to suffer indignities in custody.
We therefore, respectfully, call on all well-meaning Nigerians join in the call for their bail and the Nigerian Government to facilitate the release of the other suspects in custody with a view to attending to their deteriorating health before they die in custody.
Yours sincerely,
FESTUS KEYAMO, ESQ.
Festus keyaMo *smh* its obvious D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ bribed him to handle dis case.of cos D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥γ̲̣̣̥ wanted him dead
ReplyDeleteU're a big fool!!! What hapnd to innocent until proven guilty? Someone was murdered, guilty or not and all you can say with ur stinking shit hole of a mouth is that his lawyer was bribed. Once again, u're a big FOOL!!!
DeleteWhere u there when Keyamo was bribed ass you claimed? If only u knw how that man has helped these guys u wudnt be running ur mouth. It's better to keep quiet if u have nothing to say. Under d law these guys are innocent until proven guilty!
DeleteYou know, Hausa people always come together to cover each others ass. But here in the South, if we dont curse ourselves and vow to see the end of each other, we havent started. Poor guy, locked up in a prison with Hausa prison wardens. RIP. You for bomb sef, make we know say you bomb!Scatter all dem bastard and retards. oshi oda
ReplyDeleteGood riddance to bad rubbish. These fools started this bombing rubbish in the country. They should all rot in hell.
ReplyDeleteIt's only a child that would read this and say good riddance........ How can one who had the list of all politicians involved die and u are making that sort of statement. Now the names are gone for life. I say again the problem wit Nigeria na Nigerian pple
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ReplyDeleteFestus Keyamu my uvwie brother,sorry i can't join u in campaigning for the bail of a bomb attack suspect. I suggest he be relocated from kuje prison to another prison... But waitoo! Bros I think say your rep and your level don pass all this... Bros abeg nor dey fall our hand na. Am still proud of u sha :-)
Am so appalled dat some folks wud actually see nothing wrong with a suspect dying in custody. May I remind y'all that GENERAL GBOKOS was never convicted and as such, he is INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY. He has the right to a healthy life even while in detention. I pity Nigerians and their way of thinking.
ReplyDeletethey have given him poision to drink lest he doesnt expose their asses.
ReplyDeletetotal bull...
Oga Lawyer,I tot u should refer to your client as "my client" subsequently in your letter as lawyers do after a 1st 4mal reference to his name.
ReplyDeleteContinously referring to "General Gbokos" is a subtle way to make a clarion call on his "soldiers" not to relent in the "struggle", which means bombing continues.
Dont deny this because you no dis as much as i do.
Are we supposed to feel sorry for a bomber? What about his victims? Abeg, comot with this nonsense murder theory!
ReplyDeleteNigerians are ignorant and daft. like we dont know nigerian police. they arrest anyone they feel like. so for all we know that guy might have been innocent. smh at people saying good riddance. may it not be you one day. because in this country anything is possible. just be at the wrong place at the wrong time first.
ReplyDeleteits really appalling that GEJ and his government will release a Man (and his Son) exchanged gunfire with security forces and vowed to destroy the polity, but hold a man that was arrested on circumstantial evidence that has been proven to be unfounded till he dies in the prison. for all its worth, Justice has never been served in Nigeria. And lest we all forget, "When injustice becomes the norm, rebellion becomes the only chartable course". The leadership of this country better be aware that lots of people have lost respect, value and are loosing patience with them
ReplyDeleteTo my dear anonymous who claimed Festus was bribed, it's ur right to opine but try to be objective. The people bombing Nigeria and commiting pogrom in the North are being set free for killing innocent citizens like us but those seeking their rights, keeping govt on it's toes albeit in some questionable ways are being unfairly treated. It's high time we came to our senses.
ReplyDeletetypical story from the desk of nigerian police....its either @ large or died in custody....una no de shame?
ReplyDeleteI'm appalled by this yemi person's comment oh. Full of ignorance. So prison wardens in the north must be 'hausa people?'. Plus i dunno why nigerians enjoy bringing up a conspiracy theory for everything that happens. The man was sick and neglected so he died. what is 'fumigated with an unknown substance' here? na wa oh.
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