Sentences with phrase «to take the law into one's own hands»
The protesters threatened to take laws into their hands if the state government and the security agencies in the state failed to address the issue immediately.
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Tinubu also said members who had complaints about the congress «should write to the party headquarters and just don't take laws into their hands.»
«The government appeals to south - easterners especially youths, not to take laws into their hands as a result of the development.
He also advised them to exercise restraint and desist from taking the law into their hands even as they demand for jobs.
He cautioned Ghanaians against taking the law into their hands, warning perpetrators will be dealt with in accordance with due process.
«For the avoidance of doubt, the government will not fold its arms and allow any group of persons take the law into its hands by brazenly threatening to commit economic sabotage by shutting down essential services in the oil and gas, power, and aviation sectors as threatened by the promoters of ULC.
Bashir advised members of the public to take advantage of the alternative conflict resolution department of the command to resolve similar cases instead of taking laws into their hands.
The controversial pastor who was angered by the couple's amorous activity which has led to a pregnancy took the law into his hands and lashed the young man on his bare back before turning to the girl flogging her mercilessly with a belt in the full glare of his congregation.
«Once again, I plead with our people to avoid taking laws into their hands or antagonizing our neighbours,» Saraki added.
«Taking the law into our hands in the manner the perpetrators of the act did was an act of cruelty.
The Governor added «We will not tolerate this any longer, but for those who took laws into their hands, whether they are Gbagyis or Fulanis, I have directed that appropriate steps should be taken to investigate them and those found wanting be dealt with according to law».
Ahmed asserted that it was at that level that Nigerians would begin to see that they were threatened by any section of the country taking laws into their hands.
Governor also charged the people of Ile - Ife and Osun state in general on the need to imbibe the spirit of decorum whenever there is misunderstanding, saying constitution doesn't permit anyone to take law into his hands for justice.
He condemned in its entirety the way and manner at which the people of the town took law into their hands over the matter, saying his administration was bent to bring to justice the perpetrators of the violence, nothing that whoever involves in the incident would be apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the provision of the constitution.
The Commissioner of Police, Gombe State Command, Mr. Austin Iwar, has warned farmers and members of the state's Cattle Breeders Association to stop taking laws into their hands and embrace peace.
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One of them, Joshua Chukwu, said, `' For me, I will not take laws into my hands but will remain law - abiding, as the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria guarantees everyone, irrespective of tribe or origin, the right to reside in whatever part of the country he deems fit to pursue his legitimate business.»
The Governor expressed the need for the people to continue to live in peace and harmony with one another reiterating that they must desist from taking the laws into their hands and report any incident to the appropriate authorities.
The Command while appreciating the right of citizens to express their grievances, is warning members of the public to guard against taking the laws into their hands and constituting nuisance to innocent citizens.
«One of the points that the governor drew our attention to is the way people take law into their hands and they go scot free.
The Governor appeals to the people of the state to remain calm and resist the temptation to take the law into their hands as the State Government is exploring every lawful means to restore peace in the communities affected by renewed herdsmen attacks.»
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President Buhari assured that justice would be done in the matter, and urged the people not to take the law into their hands.
Mr. Obiri Boahen who is also the Deputy General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) said «in furtherance of the unholy alliance, which is characterized by fraud, personnel of the Ghana Police Service which is a defendant in an action commenced as far back as 2004 took the laws into their hands and in total defiance and abuse of law and order took the laws into their own hands in gross abuse of the legal procedure by unlawfully entering the land.»
«Based on the above, we hereby request the he be dethroned within 24 hours or we will take the laws into our hands and dethrone him and even strip him unclad and raze his house.
The incident is thoroughly being investigated and anyone found culpable or to have taken laws into their hands will be severely dealt with.
Herdsmen killings: Gov. Ortom blows hot, reveals what will happen to those taking laws into their hands
This incident comes amid the widespread outcry against groups aligned to the NPP that have been taking the law into their hands.
We were warned not to take the laws into our hands.
Governor of Niger State, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has cautioned his citizens Nigerlites not to take laws into their hands or resort to self - help any time there was misunderstanding to ensure peace and security I'm the state.
«It is unfortunate that people are taking laws into their hands, this community in the last 2 days has been misled by rumour and speculations.
Eastern Regional Police commander, DCOP Angwubutoge Awuni, has cautioned chiefs and other opinion leaders on the Kwahu Ridge, not to take the law into their hands and attack Fulani herdsmen.
'' It is painful that their colleagues died, but that was not a justification to take laws into their hands.
The South - South Zonal Head of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ishaq Salihu on Monday, appealed to scores of protesters that swarmed the Port Harcourt Office of the Commission, not to take laws into their hands and allow justice to take its course in the investigation and imminent prosecution of Mr. George Turnah, a former Special Adviser to erstwhile managing director of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Dan Abia.
Ortom, however, advised Benue people not to take law into their hands but to report any breach of peace or threat to life to the security agencies for appropriate action.
«I will use this medium to appeal to the general public and local residents not to take the laws into the hands.
No one can take the law into their hands and just walk freely.
«You people should not take law into your hands.
Many Ghanaians have attributed the action of these youth to the fact that they were promised things that have not been handed to them yet, so they are taking the law into their hands.
However, he begged the youths not to take the laws into their hands and added that the King of Emohua, His Royal Majesty, Eze Vincent Okor, had already convened an emergency meeting of the chiefs, elders and traditional rulers on the development.