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The Former Nigerian Rugby Player Jailed for Assaulting and Robbing a taxi Driver in Dublin, Ireland

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The 20-year-old Nigerian former rugby player who beat up and robbed a taxi driver to avoid paying a fare was on Monday July 11, sentenced to nine months in prison.

Sachi Buti, who was born in Nigeria but came to Ireland at the age of eight, pleaded guilty to the robbery of Joseph Saji at St Michael’s Estate, Inchicore on the night of August 23rd, 2014.
His mother, who supported her son in the Dublin Circuit Court said she was extremely shocked and appalled at his actions. Buti began his career with Leinster rugby at the age of 14 and played with the under-15 team. He went on to play for Blackrock, Liberty Saints and Guinness Rugby Club.
Judge Catherine Murphy said she was jailing Sashi Buti with “great reluctance” after he failed to engage fully with probation and restorative justice services and failed a drugs test.
Buti was caught because he left his passport behind in the taxi. He had flagged down the taxi on the Naas Road and got into the front passenger seat. Another man with Buti got into the back seat. They told the driver to take them to St Michael’s estate, which Garda Costello described as a derelict site with no CCTV cameras.
Once there, the other man put his arm around the driver’s neck and Buti started hitting him. Buti then sat up on the driver while the men robbed his iPhone, SatNav device and €220 in cash. Shortly after getting out of the car, Buti realised he had left his passport, mobile phone and a necklace in the taxi. He went back to the car but the driver had locked the doors. Buti later reported his passport was lost.
The driver suffered swelling as a result of the attack. None of the stolen items were recovered and he stopped picking up passengers on the street, which had resulted in a loss of income, the court heard.
In his defence, Buti’s lawyer Fiona Pecker told the court her client was drunk on the night. She said he claimed not to know the other man but that the other man had suggested that they both “do a runner” on a taxi as Buti had no money to get home after a night out.

Sentencing him to nine months’ imprisonment, Judge Murphy said Buti had been given “every opportunity”  by the court to improve his situation. She said he had failed to provide evidence that he completed a course at College and that an employer reference he supplied from a valet car parking company was an “insult to the court” as it was not signed, had no letterhead and “could have been prepared by a child of 15”.

Buti attended only four out of seven probation service conferences and failed to complete an anger awareness course as part of the restorative justice programme, he also failed to provide any compensation to his victim and he also tested positive for cocaine and speed. Buti apologised to the court, saying:
“I know you’ve given me so many chances. I ‘m an idiot to take drugs.”
Judge Murphy said she hoped Buti would use his period of incarceration to turn his life around.
“You’ve got too much potential and too much ability to waste any more time in custody.” she concluded.

Source: http://www.irishtimes.com

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GOOD NEWS!! Police Nabbed 150 Notorious Armed Robbers Terrorizing Lagos & Ogun State (Watch Video)

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The Nigerian Police in Lagos and Ogun State have captured approximately 150 notorious armed robbers terrorizing Lagos and Ogun State.

The police have done their best and we commend them for the job well done by arresting these notorious armed robbers. The arrest will be a relief to everyone living in fear in the state.

It is good news for everyone most especially the Ogun State residences.

Watch Video Below:



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ATM Thief Tackled to the Ground by Heroic Man after he stole Money from A Lady (Photo)

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Some dramatic pictures which emerged online show the moment a runaway theft suspect was being wrestled to the ground and detained by members of the public as he attempted to flee a cashpoint hold up.

The flying tackle which took place after a woman said ÂŁ170 had been taken from her at an ATM. (Picture: Cavendish Press)

The shocking moment a suspected thief was tackled to the ground by a businessman on his lunch break, has been captured on camera in photos making the rounds online.

According to Metro UK, the flying tackle took place on Wednesday afternoon in Manchester city centre after a woman said ÂŁ170 had been taken from her at an ATM.

Members of the public then held the suspect who is a 43-year-old man, against the ground while others called police to the scene.

Officers confirmed a suspect was arrested at the scene and later questioned on suspicion of theft. The victim is believed to have received her cash back.

One onlooker said: “I was just walking down the street when all hell suddenly broke loose. One guy was running full pelt whilst others were running behind him shouting: “Stop thief.” ‘He was then rugby tackled to the ground and pinned down.

“Some onlookers were going on about the guy’s human rights and calling for him to be let go but I’m guessing they didn’t know what was going in the run to it.

“The guy put up quite a struggle but he was no match for the others who grabbed him. It was like a scene from an old fashioned TV 1970s cop show.”

Greater Manchester Police said: ‘Shortly before 1.30pm today police were called to reports of a theft on Market Street in the city centre.

‘A man had taken money from a woman withdrawing cash and was then detained by members of the public.

‘A 43-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft from the person of another and remains in custody for questioning. Enquiries into the full circumstances around this incident are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police.’

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Alleged Killer Of Rapper XXXTentacion Found And Arrested

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A 22-year-old tattoo artist has been arrested for the murder of rapper XXXTentacion who was fatally shot on Monday, June 18th in South Florida.

Deerfield Beach police arrested the local tattoo artist named Dedrick Devonshay Williams, aka Tattoman Chuckie, and he’s reportedly been charged with first-degree murder.

Dedrick’s charge sheet has been released and it shows that, in addition to murder, he was also charged with a probation violation. He was on probation for auto theft.

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Graphic Photos Of Notorious Armed Robbers Shot Dead In Sapele This Morning

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The deadly armed robbers shot dead by the police in Sapele

Men of the Nigeria police in Sapele area of Delta state have reportedly shot dead some alleged notorious armed robbers terrorizing residents of the state. The sad incident happened this morning. 

According to Sapele Oghenek, the gang of four armed robbers were robbing people along Amagiya by Orhiaki when the policemen stormed the scene and engaged them in a shootout.

Two of the robbers died instantly while two others sustained serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital but they later gave up the ghost. Police recovered guns and items from the thieves.

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