Soldiers kill Akwa Ibom most wanted criminals

Troops of 2 Brigade, Nigerian Army yesterday killed the leader and members of a notorious killer squad terrorising Ukanafun and Etim Ekpo local government areas of Akwa Ibom State.

Assistant Director, Public Relations, 2 Brigade, Uyo, Major Umar Shuaib, told journalists that the gang leader, Akaninyene Uko alias Isoakpaefid, and his members were killed when troops invaded the hideout of the gang at Ikpe village in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area and engaged the hoodlums in a gun battle.

‘Lunatic’ robs with toy gun, POS

Detectives attached to Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected armed robber, who disguised as a lunatic to rob people.

It was learnt that the 27-year-old man, Olayinka Ogundimu, was arrested at Anifowoshe Street at Ikeja.

The residents of Anifowoshe Street were said to have informed the divisional police officer in charge of Man Centre, who led his men to the scene and arrested the suspect.

Man bags three years for attempting to sell baby N150,000

Mr Ifeanyi Kelvin Okorogu has been sentenced to three years imprisonment for trafficking a 16-year-old girl and attempting to sell her baby for N150, 000.

According to Head, Press and Public Relations, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons

Anxiety as police, army discover bombs in Edo

Tension heightened in parts of Benin, Edo State yesterday as operatives of Anti- Bomb Squad of the state police command in collaboration with soldiers detonated three bombs found in an abandoned building in the ancient city.
This came barely three weeks after youths and vigilante group at Okpella community in Etsako East Local Government Area in the North Senatorial District uncovered a bomb factory following an explosion which killed one person.

Four suspected drug peddlers arrested in Adamawa

Officials of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested four suspected drug peddlers Adamawa State with 708.2 kilograms of assorted illicit substances.
The drugs included 25.6kg of cannabis skunk compressed in 24 pallets. The state NDLEA Commander, Yakubu Kibo, disclosed this while briefing journalists in his office in Yola yesterday.
He said: “Cannabis skunk is a species of cannabis plant that is more potent than the popular cannabis

Panic as lawyer slumps, dies in courtroom

A prominent lawyer in Anambra State, Mr. Solomon Uzoigwe (41), has slumped and died on Friday in a courtroom. Uzoigwe died while handling a land dispute case. The case was against a widow in Umuchu town, a community in Aguata Local Government Area.
His collapse caused pandemonium in the courtroom as lawyers, who were present in court, ran out, leaving Uzoigwe on the floor.

Nasarawa: Herdsmen kill seven in midnight raid

Again, gunmen believed to be Fulani herdsmen yesterday raided Kadarko community in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State and killed at least seven people. Witnesses said that the herdsmen invaded the community about 1a.m. when residents were in bed and opened fire on them indiscriminately.

According to them, seven people were killed while others were injured. One of the survivors, Mr. Joe Kur, told our correspondent in an interview during a visit to the area that he was woken up by heavy gunshots about 1a.m. and had to scamper to safety. He said that the gunmen shot sporadically which forced him to scamper to safety.

Woman jailed 13 years for using underage girls as slaves

A house wife, Gift Nonye Ukatu, has been sentenced to 13 years imprisonment for harbouring two girls that are under 12 years old and using them for forced labour, domestic workers and treating them as slaves.

Woman sentenced to prison for hiring seven-year-old as domestic worker

A woman, Onwe Nwakaego has been sentenced to six months imprisonment without an option of fine, for using a seven-year-old girl as a domestic worker.

Military arrests suspected herdsmen for cattle rustling

The Special Military Task Force also known as Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), in charge of internal security in Plateau State, has arrested three suspected herdsmen in connection with cattle rustling at Bisichi, in Heipang community of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.

NDLEA uncovers N20m worth of cannabis from warehouse

Operatives of the Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have discovered a large quantity of harvested dried weeds of cannabis sativa in Ugbubezi forest, Owan West Local Government Area of the State.

NYSC confirms shooting of corps member in Benue

A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Ogbu Garuba, serving in Nasarawa State, has been shot, along with his brother in Benue State by gunmen.

Human trafficking: Commissioner of women Affairs cautions parents

Plateau State Commissioner of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hon. Mrs. Rufina Gurumyen, has urged parents to be conscious of human traffickers who would want to export girl-child overseas for prostitution.

Bomb maker: Why I wanted to bomb Ogwashi-Uku Prison

Mr Sekemia Fullpower, 26, a bomb maker has revealed that he attempted to bomb Ogwashi-Uku Prison, Delta State because he wanted to rescue his gang-members and brothers.

Drug barons blackmailing NDLEA boss – PRO

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has alleged that those behind the “Concerned NDLEA Officers,” writing petitions, accusing NDLEA boss, Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retired), of corruption and financial recklessness are actually group of individuals fronting for some drug syndicates.

Mother of three arrested for impersonating Police Inspector

A mother of three, Alimat Kemi Mustapha, has been arrested for impersonating a Police Inspector in Ogbomoso, has told the Oyo State.

Police accuse OPC member filling station robberies

Detectives attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Ikeja, Lagos State Police Command have arrested a security guard for armed robbery.

Three held for car snatcher, drug peddling

 The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects, who allegedly specialized in car snatching and drug peddling.

Husband accused of beating his police wife to death over mistress

A patent medicine dealer, Mr. Uche Madumere, has allegedly beaten his 35-year-old police wife, Sergeant Mariam Sule, to death because of his mistress.

Alleged N2000 bribe: Customs officer shoots conductor to death

…two days after wife delivers via CS

*Nobody was killed, figment of imagination –Customs PRO

The Abule-Egba area of Lagos State was enveloped in tension after a trigger happy Nigerian Customs Officer opened fire on a bus conductor, killing him instantly.

NAPTIP REFUTES ALLEGATIONS OF NON-COOPERATION WITH EDO STATE GOVERNMENT

The attention of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has been drawn to reports quoting His Excellency the Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki accusing the Agency of not cooperating with his government in the fight against human trafficking especially with the on-going evacuation and reintegration of returnees from Libya.

EFCC Arraigns Couple for N32.5m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, January 24, 2018, arraigned the duo of Austin Mbonu and Nnenna Mbonu, a.k.a. Chika Mbonu, alongside their companies, Global Steno Nigeria Limited and Nestins Global Links Limited, before Justice O. A. Taiwo of the State High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos.

NIS Recruitment Scam: EFCC Seeks Forfeiture of Properties Acquired with Proceeds

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on January 24, 2018, asked Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Maitama, Abuja, to order the interim forfeiture of properties purchased by Drexel Tech Nig. Ltd with proceeds of the recruitment exercise into the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS.

Lagos government arrests 10 riders, impounds 120 motorcycles

Lagos State government yesterday impounded 120 motorcycles and arrested 10 riders at Second Rainbow bus-stop, Mile 2 and Ijesha area. 

Outrage as tortured kidnap kingpin dies in custody

There was pandemonium in Isoko, Delta State following the sudden demise of a suspected kidnap kingpin in police custody.

Nigerian business bag three years imprisonment in UK

Wagbatsoma

The Leicester Crown Court in the United Kingdom on Wednesday sentenced a Nigerian businessman to three years and six months imprisonment.

"NJC's Recommendations Indicted Ex-Enugu CJ, Umezuluike" - Witness

A prosecution witness, Rahamatu Hassan Ahmed, Assistant Director with the National Judicial Council, NJC, Abuja on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 told an Enugu State High Court presided by Justice A.O. Onovo that the recommendations of the Council indicted the former Chief Judge, CJ, of Enugu State, Justice Innocent Azubuike Umezuluike (Rtd).

EFCC Arrests Two Bankers Suspected to be Serial Fraudster

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ibadan zonal office has arrested two former staff of a new generation banks for conspiracy, stealing, and illegal diversion of funds.   

Show No Mercy to Treasury Looters, Monguno Charges Newly Graduated Cadets

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, January 19, 2018 graduated 183 cadets of the Detective Inspector Course 4, at the Nigerian Defence Academy Parade Ground, Ribadu Campus, Kaduna.

The colourful passing out parade climaxed 13 months of rigorous training to avail the officers with the necessary skills of law enforcement.

Fraud: Innoson's Absence in Court Stalls Arraignment on Fraud Charge

The scheduled arraignment of Innocent Chukwuma,  Chairman ,  Innoson Motors Nigeria Limited, on charges bordering on fraud was stalled on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 following his absence in court.

Illegal Oil Transporters in EFCC Custody

The Nigerian Army, 2 Brigade, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 handed over some suspected illegal oil transporters and three tankers loaded with petroleum products suspected to be Automotive Gas Oil, AGO (diesel) to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for further investigation and possible prosecution.

$44,700: Two in court for using ffice of deputy governor to defraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Gombe Zonal Office, on Wednesday, January 17, 2017 arraigned the duo of Yusuf Usman and Sani Ahmed before Justice M. J. Umar of the Federal High Court, Gombe, on a 10-count charge of conspiracy, forgery, contract scam and obtaining by false pretence.

EFCC Arraigns Ex-Nasarawa Gov.’s Son, Adamu, for N92m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 arraigned Mohammed Nuraini Adamu, son of former governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Adamu alongside one Felix Onyeabo Ojiako before Justice J. K. Daggard of the Federal High Court sitting in Kano on a 5-count charge of money laundering.

Money Laundering: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture of N6bn, 12 Houses Owned by Jonathan’s Allies

Justice Nnamdi Dimgba of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 ordered a temporary forfeiture of N6,584,785,000; $222,000 and Aso Savings Limited shares valued at N2,028,800,000 believed to be  proceeds of the sale by Power Holdings Company of Nigeria (PHCN) to the Federal Government.

How We Recovered Hard Currencies in Fireproof Safe in Ex-GMD NNPC, Yakubu’s Apartment - Witness

The trial of a former Group Managing Director GMD, Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Andrew Yakubu continued on January 16, 2018 before Justice A. R. Mohamed of the Federal High Court Abuja with the EFCC’s third witness telling the court how foreign currencies believed to be proceeds of crime were recovered in a fireproof safe in an apartment belonging to the former NNPC boss in Kaduna.

EFCC Docks Justice Yunusa, Rickey Tarfa’s Staff for Bribery

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos zonal office, on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 arraigned Justice Mohammed Yunusa, a suspended Federal High Court judge, before Justice S. O Solebo of the Lagos State High Court sitting in Ikeja, on a 5-count charge bordering on unlawful gratification and attempt to pervert justice.

Three held for car snatcher, drug peddling

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspects, who allegedly specialized in car snatching and drug peddling.

Eight suspects held for stealing govt cables

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested eight men for allegedly stealing Lagos State Government property.

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, said that the arrest wouldn’t have been possible, but for community policing.

Man sentenced for attempting to sell baby N150, 000

Okorogu

Mr Ifeanyi Kelvin Okorogu has been sentenced to prison for trafficking a 16-year-old girl and attempting to sell her baby for N150, 000.

Angry youths attack police station over shooting of man

IGP

There was tension yesterday at the Ojodu-Abiodun, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State, after angry youths attacked Ojodu-Abiodun Police Station.

Drama as policemen chase suspected criminals through traffic …over stolen ATM

There was panic and confusion yesterday at the Car Wash area of Egbeda, Lagos State, as armed policemen and angry crowd chased a suspected thief through moving traffic, causing gridlock.

‘I’m not a robber, I only rent gun to armed robbers’

A suspect, Omole Ridwan, 21, arrested for armed robbery by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Ikeja, Lagos State Command, has denied being an armed robber.

2018: Time to check kidnapping, herdsmen killings, violent crimes

As the country echoes with celebrations, heralding the arrival of 2018, many Nigerians will not forget in a hurry, some of the crimes which shaped 2017.

This is even as Nigerians pray and hope for proactive security measures in checking and tightening the noose on some of these horrifying crimes.

HERDSMEN ATTACKS: PRESIDENT ORDERS IGP TO MOVE TO BENUE STATE

 Following the recent killings of innocent people in Guma and Logo Local Government Areas in Benue State and the intervention, and ongoing efforts of the Nigeria Police Force to restore peace in the State, the President, Muhammadu Buhari  has ordered that  the Inspector General of Police moves immediately to Benue State to restore law and order, prevent further loss of lives and forestall the crisis from escalating and spreading in the State.

Court Orders Final forfeiture of Ex-Perm Sec’s N664.4m, $137,680

Justice Saliu Saidu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, ordered the final forfeiture of the sums of N664, 475.247 ( Six Hundred and Sixty- Four Million, Four Hundred and Seventy-five Thousand, Two Hundred and Forty-seven Naira) and  $137,680.11(One Hundred and Thirty- seven Thousand, Six Hundred and Eighty United States Dollars, Eleven Cent) that were found by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in the accounts of a former Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Productivity, Clement Illoh Onubuogo, to the Federal Government.

Magu Charges Media on Fight Against Corruption

Ibrahim Magu, Acting Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has called on the media to take ownership of the fight against corruption, describing it as significantly key to the success of the anti-graft war.

EFCC Raises the Alarm over 'Fake Officials Executing Search Warrants'

It has come to the knowledge of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC that some unscrupulous individuals parading themselves as operatives of the Commission have been harassing some prominent persons in the country on the pretext of purportedly executing Search Warrants on behalf of the Commission. Among their victims are politically exposed persons including ranking law makers.

N10m Oil Scam: Suspect remanded in prison custody

The Economic and Financial Crimes Corruption, EFCC on Tuesday 9 January 2018, arraigned one Mr. Johnson Abraham Ukiwe before Justice Adamu Turaki Mohanmmed of Federal High Court , Port Harcourt, Rivers State on a 5- count charge of dealing in petroleum products without appropriate license and obtaining money under false pretence.

Violent El-Zakzaky Islamic Movement in Nigeria Protest: POLICE ARREST 52 SUSPECTS

·   SUSPECTS TO BE CHARGED TO COURT ON CONCLUSION OF INVESTIGATION

BOMB

Following the violent protest by members of the El-Zakzaky Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) group who went on rampage and were attacking innocent citizens including Police operatives on Wednesday 10^th January, 2018, the FCT Police Command has arrested some members of the sect and recovered some bottles of improvised petrol-bomb, stones and catapult used by members of the sect to attack police operatives and damage police operational vehicles.

New Year Violence: Governor sets up panel to probe attack on worshippers

The Kwara State Governor, Abdulfatah Ahmed gave approval to the State Committee on Religious Matters to investigate the circumstances leading to the attack on worshippers on January 1, 2018, at the Taiwo Isale area of Ilorin.

Uba condemns recent killings as Senate Committee summons Dambazau

The Chairman of the Senate committee on Interior,  Senator (Dr) Andy Uba, has condemned the recent killings in Benue, Rivers and Kaduna states.

ASP accused of tying, shooting seven farmers to death

…two policemen dismissed for abduction, rape

The Adamawa Police Command, yesterday, confirmed the arrest of a policeman, alleged to have shot to death seven farmers in the state.

KILLINGS IN BENUE STATE, CROSS OVER NIGHT KILLINGS IN RIVERS STATE

· IGP deploys additional Five (5) Units of Police Mobile Force, Police Special Forces, Police Aerial Surveillance Helicopters and Special Police Joint Intelligence and  Investigation Teams to Benue and Rivers State respectively, places Commissioners of Police and Police Personnel in the affected States on Red-alert and Directs Twenty – Four (24) Hours Crime Prevention and Visibility Patrols throughout the Country.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris has ordered Commissioners of Police in charge of Benue, Rivers and other contiguous States to the two States and their Supervising Assistant Inspectors General of Police and their personnel to be on red-alert with immediate effect to nip in the bud and prevent further attacks on innocent Nigerians by suspected herdsmen and other criminal elements in the mentioned States.

EFCC Did Not Clear NABDA D-G, Ogbadu

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, wishes to dissociate itself from recent reports in sections of the media, purporting that the director general of the National Biotechnology Development Agency, Professor Lucy Jumeyi Ogbadu has been cleared of allegation of criminal impropriety. 

Officers demand sack of NDLEA chairman over financial recklessness

·     He’s a liar, not our officer – NDLEA spokesman

The Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Col. Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (retired) and other directors in the Agency have been accused financial recklessness and withholding entitlements of dead officers.

Nigerian delegation heads to Libya, plans mass evacuation

Okah-Donli

A Special Federal Government of Nigeria delegation departed Abuja yesterday for Tripoli, the Libyan Capital on a facts finding mission on the level of the enslavement of Nigerians in that country.