EFCC Arraigns Man for N40m Fraud

In a related development, the  EFCC,  today  arraigned one Salami Adejare before Justice A.I Kutigi of an FCT High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja on a 2-count charge bordering on issuance of dud cheque.

EFCC Docks Man for N300m Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, November 30, 2015  arraigned one Ibrahim Kamba and his company, Kamba Investment Nigeria Limited, before Justice S. Balami of the FCT High Court, Gwagwalada, Abuja on a nine-count charge bordering on forgery and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N300,000,000.00.

How I duped unsuspecting phone buyers –Suspect

A 54-year-old father of three has been arrested by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos for selling soaps, instead of phones to his unsuspecting customers.

Army, police violating laws, says Adebule

Worried by the flagrant disregard for its laws and regulations, the Lagos State Government has accused the military and police officers of frustrating enforcement of the state laws.

Agbara robbery: Injured policeman moved to UCH

A c o r p o r a l , Godwin Ebhadoghe, who was shot by armed robbers during attack on banks in Agbara area of Ogun State, about two weeks ago, has been transferred to the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan for proper treatment. 

Stampede ’caused’ Kano school deaths

Authorities in Kano have given more details about a fire which led to at least seven female students being killed and 25 others injured at a government-run boarding school last night.

Court adjourns TB Joshua case till Dec 11

The court case of TB Joshua and trustees of his church has been postponed to December 11, court officials have told the BBC.

21-year-old stabs Lagos landlord to death

Some hoodlums started a street fight on Olorogun Street, Odo Eran, in the Itire area of Lagos State on Tuesday, during which a 21-year-old stabbed a landlord, identified as Alawu Lateef, to death.

Global Support Crucial To Recovering Looted Funds- Dogara

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, has said that Nigeria requires the support of the International community to facilitate the speedy recovery of her looted funds for national development.

Be careful of Xmas gifts, warns IG

·         Cautions against the use of fireworks.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase,  in view of the Yuletide season and the security challenges in the country, warns all citizens to be vigilant while receiving gifts from unknown persons that may pose as friends during the season, to avoid explosive-laden  hampers as gifts.

Pupil collapses after rape by 60- year-old Lagos landlord

Racheal (pseudonym) gave residents a scare after she collapsed in the passage of her parents’ rented apartment in the Fadeyi area of Lagos State.

Police kill five robbers, recover money, laptops

Policemen attached to Elemoro Division, Ajah in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, yesterday, mowed down five robbers who were raiding occupants of a building in Ajah.

Fraudsters buy with ‘magic’ money

Fraudsters who defraud people by buying goods with ‘magic’ or ‘mystic money’ are on the prowl in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital. The fraudsters sometimes pretend to be tricycle riders or taxi drivers.

Man falls off moving truck, dies

An unidentified man yesterday died after falling off a moving truck along the Ketu Bus Stop area of Ikorodu Expressway.

Bode-George becomes NDLEA acting chairman

The outgoing Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ahmadu Giade, yesterday, handed over the mantle of leadership to the Director General of the Agency, Mrs Roli Bode-George at Ikoyi, Lagos.

GERMANY ASSURES EFCC OF REGULAR TRAINING PARTNERSHIP

The Consulate General of the Federal Rebublic of Germany in Lagos, Mr. Ingo Herbert has assured the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of regular training opportunities for its staff.

Policeman kills corporal wife

A corporal, Adeyinka Olokor, attached to the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Lagos State Command, Ikeja, has been arrested after he allegedly shot and killed his wife. 

Yanaty: Court Reserves Judgment In Alleged N1.8bn Petroleum Subsidy Fraud

The Court of Appeal, Abuja, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 reserved judgment in the case involving Yanaty Petrochemical Limited , an oil marketing company, over an alleged N1, 840, 768, 720  petroleum subsidy fraud.

‘I stole to save my mother’s life’

One of the three suspects arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, for stealing prepaid meters, has told operatives of NSCDC that he embraced the crime because he desperately wanted to save the life of his sick mother.

‘Over 100 NDLEA officers killed’

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has disclosed that an estimated 16000,000 Nigerians use narcotic drugs. This was made known at the official presentation of an antidrug abuse campaign tagged, ‘Be Smart, Don’t Start.’

Tout killed my husband over N100 ticket –Widow

Mrs. Funmilayo Adams still has a shock look on her face. It was now one week after her husband, Samuel Adams, 35, was stabbed to death by a motor park tout at Oshodi over N100 ticket. Adams was married to two wives and had five kids. Funmilayo is the second wife.

Russia starts production of bulletproof vests for police dogs

A Russian firm has started manufacturing bulletproof gear to protect police dogs from pistol shots, grenade shrapnel and knife wounds as the country toughens security measures against possible terrorist attacks.

IG commends Agbara bank robbers’ arrest

The Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr Solomon Arase, yesterday praised the team that tracked the bank robbers who had been terrorising Lagos and Ogun states.

How nurse organised doctor’s son’s kidnap –Police

More facts emerged yesterday about how police operatives from Ogun State rescued a four-year-old boy, Steve Kanu, from suspected kidnappers in Enugu State at the weekend.

Truck crushes mother of three

A trailer yesterday crushed a mother of three to death on Calabar- Akpabuyo Road in Calabar, Cross River State.

SARS arrests two for stealing N19.5m goods

Men of the Special A n t i – Ro b b e r y Squad (SARS) attached to Zone 2, Lagos have arrested two suspects who specialised in the diversion of stolen goods from Apapa Sea Port.

Armed robbers attack policemen, snatch three AK47 rifles

Ebonyi State Police Command Tuesday paraded nine suspects in connection with various crimes ranging from armed robbery, cultism, and unlawful possession of firearms to vandalism.

Police arraign pupil accused of killing schoolmate

The police have arraigned an 18-year-old pupil, Saka Hammed, for allegedly killing his schoolmate, Saheed Jimoh, in the Amukoko area of Lagos State.

Burglar arrested while entertaining self in victim’s house

A 28-year-old burglary suspect, Olamilekan Olaoluwa, has been arrested by policemen from the Iponri division after breaking into a house in the Ebute-Meta area of Lagos State.

Three policemen arrested for collecting dead officers’ claims

An Assistant Superintendent of Police, a female inspector and a corporal are currently being detained by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly collecting the insurance claims of dead and non-existent policemen.

$4m Fraud: Suspects’ Arraignment Moved to November 30

The arraignment of suspected fraudster, Idowu Olarenwaju, alias Capt Anthony Abel Saramoh, has been adjourned to November 30, 2015. Olarenwaju and his accomplice, Joe Onwudimowei, were to be arraigned before a Federal High Court sitting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State today but could not take their plea as their counsel A.Adedipe pleaded for time to study the twenty-two count information brought against the accused persons by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

800 policemen to IGP: please don’t send us to the north

Those lobbying for change of their transfers are merely wasting their time. The decision stays. They must report at their duty posts or face disciplinary

Some of the 870 policemen, transferred out of Lagos State Police Command last week by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase, have refused to accept their transfer in good faith.

Can you believe this woman?Mugabe's wife says women are to blame for being raped, that wearing mini-skirts 'invited men to drool'

Zimbabwe's First Lady Grace Mugabe has sparked outrage after claiming that women are to blame for rape if they wear mini skirts and revealing clothing.  

NDLEA uncovers drug cartel at Enugu airport

…declares two staff wanted

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has uncovered a suspected drug trafficking cartel at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) Enugu. 

Robbery: Police abandon multi-million naira gunboats

The multi-million naira gunboats handed over to the Lagos State Police Comman by a former Inspector General of Police , Mr. Hafiz Ringim, have been abandoned by the command, a source informed Saturday Telegraph. 

Son organises kidnap of rich father

Hassan

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase’s elite squad, Special Intelligence Team (SIT), has burst a gang in Oyo State, which specialises in kidnapping and robbing members of their community.

Fights over girlfriends claim three

At least three persons reportedly lost their lives while several others were injured when rival cult groups clashed over girlfriends in Osogbo and Ile- Ife, Osun State, at the weekend. 

Party chief held for murder in Bayelsa

Police in Bayelsa State said they had arrested a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) member, Promise Meshach, for allegedly killing on Andrew June (22) of the All Progressives Congress (APC). 

Lagos CP leads night patrols

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Fatai Owoseni, has started to personally lead policemen on night patrol of suspected flash points and criminal hideouts in the metropolis.

‘I defraud victim N100,000 in every operation’

A 33-year-old drop-out from Ambrose Alli University, Edo State, Jerry Etiobho, said he used to dupe his victims of N100,000 on every operation. 

Baron hides N4.6bn drugs inside noodles, cereals

The Special Enforcement Team (SET) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has discovered drugs valued at over N4.6 billion hidden inside noodles, cereals and palm oil. 

We got N28m from Agbara robbery –Gang leader

The Inspector General Police (IGP), Solomon Arase’s Special Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has finally burst the gang that had been terrorising banks in Lagos and Ogun states. The gang is also the one vandalising oil pipelines in both states, including killing and carting away corpses of law enforcement officers they killed.

WANTED SUSPECTED BOKO HARAM ARRESTED

Policemen from the Zone 12 Command  of the Nigeria  Police Force  have arrested one of the wanted leaders of the Boko  Haram group, Muhammed  Usman , who was a few days ago declared wanted by the Nigerian Army.

KOGI GOVERNORSHIP POLL: IGP DEPLOYS 1 DIG, 3 CPs AND 3 ACPs TO COORDINATE SECURITY OPERATIONS

·       Orders partial restriction of movements

·       Bars Security Aides from accompanying Principals on Election Day

As part of measures aimed at ensuring a proper coordination of security operations and thus guaranteeing a hitch-free election, and credible electioneering process in the forthcoming Kogi State governorship election, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has deployed DIG Sotonye Leroy Wakama, the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja, to supervise security arrangements. 

Court remands man who killed his friend with pestle

For allegedly killing his friend with pestle in Alade-Idanre in Idanre Local Government Area of Ondo State, a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Akure, the State capital Thursday remanded in prison custody one Francis Gabriel.

Father, son arrested for selling Indian hemp

A 52-year-old man, Kareem Kudomi, and his son, Sarafa Kudomi (21), have been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) at Okuku in Osun State for allegedly selling Indian hemp.

Controversy as police accuse brothersof using mom’s car to rob* 'We're not robbers'

Detectives attached to the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two brothers for using their mother’s car to rob unsuspecting ladies on Lagos Island.

Europe's first female suicide bomber shows the jihadi who never read the Koran

Europe's first woman suicide bomber was a party animal with a string of boyfriends who had shown no interest in religion, it emerged today.

Soldiers kill two civilians, injure police, colleague

Soldiers, who had been stationed at 7^th Avenue Festac, Lagos State, fighting pipeline vandals since Monday, yesterday, killed two civilians and injured two policemen, plus a soldier.

Female sergeant dismissed for selling baby

The Lagos State Police command says a female sergeant, Obotie Adesuwa, who allegedly sold a week-old baby boy brought to her police station, has been dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force.

I killed my boss for Xmas money – Guard

A security guard, who was recently arrested by the Imo State Police Command for allegedly stabbing his boss to death and stealing his belongings, said he committed the dastardly act because he wanted to celebrate Christmas lavishly.

40 robbers attack banks, kill pregnant woman, policeman

Daredevil armed robbers yesterday unleashed terror on the residents of the industrial community of Agbara in Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State.

EFCC director, officials arrested

• Senate begins probe of CCT chair for corruption

• Lamorde goes to court to stop Senate

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ibrahim Magu, has begun the process of restoring absolute discipline and professionalism to the foremost anti-graft agency, with the arrest of a director of the commission.

Nine soldiers pay fines for taking BRT lane

Nine soldiers who plied the lane designated for the Bus Rapid Transit in Lagos State on Tuesday have paid fines to the state government, PUNCH Metro has learnt.

Man rapes mother, two-yearold daughter

A 25-year-old man, Yusuf Suleiman, has reportedly raped a two and a half year old girl at Adamawa Street, Dutsen Kura, Minna, Niger State. Unfortunately, Suleiman described a friend of the girl’s father, allegedly raped the victim’s mother 10 years ago. 

Woman fakes pregnancy, steals two-week-old baby

Police have rescued a twoweek- old baby girl allegedly stolen by a woman, Mrs Ifeoluwa Yekini, at Abule Ifo in Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State.

Two shot as vandals, security agents clash

Two men were shot while commercial activities, including banking services, were grounded on Monday at 4th and 7th avenues in Festac Town area of Lagos State when suspected oil pipeline vandals engaged security agents in a gun duel.

British couple convicted of keeping Nigerian immigrant as slave for 24 years

A British couple was found guilty on Tuesday of keeping a Nigerian immigrant enslaved for more than two decades, forcing him to work for no pay and threatening him with deportation if he tried to escape, prosecutors said.

We’ll soon rescue Siasia’s mother – IG

• Commends Ajimobi, pledges prosecution of kidnappers

The Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, Wednesday commended Governor Abiola Ajimobi for the roles he has been performing in supporting the Oyo Police Command, just as he assured that the police will soon rescue the kidnappers of the mother of the Under-23 football team’s coach, Samson Siasia.

Man kills four own children

A middle-aged man yesterday slaughtered four of his children and attempted to kill himself after an alleged quarrel with his wife.

Woman delivers twins, dies in quack nurse’s hands

Police have arrested a nurse suspected to be quack over complicity in the death of a woman in labour at Bamikemo village in Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The woman, identified simply as Ayo, died shortly after she was delivered of a set of twins.

Man murders 86-year-old woman over witchcraft

A middle-aged man, Tope Adegbehingbe, has explained why he killed his 86-year-old neighbour, Mrs Janet Oyeniyi, at Ajebambo village near Oniparaga in Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

57 arraigned for rape, sodomy

Police have arraigned 57 men, who ages range from 30 to 60, before Kano Magistrates’ Courts for rape and sodomy. One of them was accused of defiling 10 minor boys.

Street sweepers protest unpaid salaries

• Govt not owing them, says Perm Sec

Highway sweepers yesterday stormed the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment to demand payment of their five months’ salary arrears.

Guard, others kill student, steal his car

A security guard has allegedly conspired with two others to murder a 25-year-old final year student of Civil Engineering at the Federal Polytechnic, Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Mr Innocent Ndukwe.

Buhari can’t order my arrest –Dasuki

• Dasuki: ‘I was just the clearing house’

Embattled former National Security Adviser (NSA), Col. Sambo Dasuki (rtd), yesterday declared that the Federal Government cannot arrest him.

Three more Nigerian nationals arrested by the Nigerian EFCC in collaboration with talian police

June 9, 2015, 4.00 am: 750 police officers from the Italian, Spanish, Polish, English, Belgian, Georgian, Turkish and Cameroonian police, with the support of Europol and Interpol, and with the coordination of Eurojust, knock on the doors of 62 individuals suspected of being members of a criminal organization, mainly from Nigeria and Cameroon, responsible for a huge number of frauds committed against small and medium-sized enterprises across the world. 

Suicide bombers hit Kano, 15 dead, 53 injured

• Yola blast: Relatives besiege hospital for remains of loved ones

Twenty-four hours after terrorists attacked Yola, the Adamawa State capital killing 32 people, female suicide bombers yesterday hit the GSM Market located at Farm Centre in Kano metropolis.