Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Pastor rapes 13-year-old boy to cure homosexuality

A pastor with the Jesus Miracle Ministries, Awka, Anambra State, Ekene Adaoji, has fled after allegedly raping a 13-year-old boy.

Robbers spend six hours in victim’s house

The Anti-Robbery Squad of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba, has arrested a four-man gang that had allegedly been terrorising residents of the Ikorodu area of Lagos State.

Four policemen detained over killing of Bayelsa teenager

No fewer than four policemen have been detained in connection with the alleged killing of a 17-year-old boy, Innocent Kokorifa.

EFCC CHARGES YOUTH TO SHUN CORRUPT PRACTICES

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, has called on youths all over the country to shun acts of corruption, criminality and militancy.

Re: EFCC Tackles NBA President

The attention of the EFCC has been drawn to the reactions that have trailed its statement on the call by Mr. Abubakar Mahmoud SAN, recently elected president of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) that the Commission should be stripped of its prosecutorial powers.

Monday, August 29, 2016

Use recovered loot to resuscitate economy, Fasehun urges Buhari



Founder of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Dr. Frederick Fasehun, has urged President Muhammadu Burhari, to use the money, which the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recovered from alleged economic saboteurs, to revamp the Nigerian economy.

Airport worker dies after sex with girlfriend

A clearing agent, Mr. Sikiru Olanrewaju, has lost his life after leaving his wife and children at home to have fun with his girlfriend in the Abule Egba area of Lagos State.

Falae links Jonathan to N100m election funds scam …tenders email to EFCC as evidence

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has submitted to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission an email correspondence between him and a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Board of Trustees, Chief Tony Anenih.

‘I opened Facebook account to lure ladies to bed’

Detectives attached to the Festac Police Station, Amuwo-Odofin, Lagos State, have arrested a man, who opened a Facebook account, solely to lure ladies into bed and defraud them of their valuables.

‘Insider gave us information on how to kidnap Otedola’

A suspected kidnapper, Mr. Ikechukwu Daniel, has revealed how a crack team of policemen, attached to the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris’ Special Intelligence Response Team, (IRT), frustrated their plans to kidnap Nigerian oil magnate, Mr. Femi Otedola.

Kwara records 1,000 rape cases annually –Ministry

Kwara State government raised the alarm at the weekend that cases of rape were on the increase across the state. 

Tension as two monarchs emerge in Ogun community

Tension has gripped residents of Ibafo in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, following the emergence of two obas-elect with each of them claiming to be the rightful owner of the throne.

Task force impounds 98 motorcycles

Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences Unit has impounded 98 motorcycles including tricycles at Rainbow bus stop on Apapa- Oshodi Expressway.

Cult leader, five robbers killed in shootout

A notorious cult leader, identified as General Igbudu, who had been terrorising Ahoada East and its environs in Rivers State, has been killed during a shootout with the police in Rivers State.

I’m Lagos pickpockets’ chairman, suspect boasts

A suspected thief, Ibrahim Kasali, has told officials of the Rapid Responds Squad (RRS) that he was the chairman of pickpockets in Oshodi area of Lagos State. Kasali was arrested alongside 20 other suspects.

Soldiers kill four robbers, nab 10 kidnappers

Soldiers of the 33 Artillery Brigade, Bauchi, yesterday killed four suspected armed robbers and arrested 10 suspected kidnappers in the ongoing operation “FOREST KUNAMA” launched in notorious forests across the state.

Sunday, August 28, 2016

FRSC PLEDGES SUPPORT FOR EFCC


The Assistant Corps Marshal and Zonal Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC Zone 6, Jonas Agwu has pledged the support and cooperation of the FRSC to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. 

EFCC Arrests Man For $145,000 Love Scam

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, August 23, 2016, arrested one Iwuchukwu Martin Uche for obtaining money under false pretence to the tune of USD145, 000.

IGP’S SQUAD SMASHES CAR SNATCHING GANG, ARRESTS 29 SUSPECTS, RECOVERED 12 EXOTIC CARS



The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Ibrahim K. Idris NPM, concerned about reports of car hijacking and removal of vehicles from where packed by unknown person(s) ordered a crackdown on criminals responsible for car hijacking and stealing nationwide.

RE: INSPECTOR GENERAL IDRIS ACCUSED OF MASSIVE LOOTING, VIOLATING OF PUBLIC TRUST

   A complete mischievous, distractive and misleading story
The attention of the Nigeria Police Force has been drawn to a report by Sahara Reporters, New York on August 26, 2016 captioned Inspector General Idris accused of Massive looting, violation of public trust.

Friday, August 26, 2016

Man plans sister’s kidnap for being stingy, demands N300,000

A 27-year-old man, Chigozie Egegonye, has been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly planning the kidnap of his sister, identified only as Franca.

Abia police uncover baby factory, rescue pregnant girls August 26, 2016

Operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad attached to the Abia State Police Command have uncovered a suspected baby factory at Ogbor Hill, in the Aba  area of the state.

Sisters arrested for preying on Lagos doctors

Two sisters, suspected to be members of a terror group targeting medical doctors in Lagos for extortion through threats of elimination, are now in police net. 

Tears as vehicles, houses, goods are burnt in tanker explosion

Goods, vehicles, houses and other valuables were burnt yesterday when a fuel truck crashed at Aduwawa market on Benin-Auchi Road near Benin, the Edo State capital and burst into flames.

Four World Bank officials drown in Ekiti

Four World Bank officials had been reportedly drowned at Egbe Dam in Egbe Ekiti, Gbonyin Local Government Area of Ekiti State.
Egbe Dam is the biggest of the six dams in the state.

Police kill FRSC official’s son, weeks to birthday

A grieving father has revealed how some policemen in Bayelsa State Police Command, killed his 17-yearold son and labeled him ‘notorious armed robber.’ 

Two held for burgling church, stealing instruments

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested two men for allegedly burgling a church located at Sabo Oniran, Ajagbadi, Lagos State and carting away musical instruments, valued at millions of naira. 

Salesman ‘steals’ N20m, buys two trucks in six months

A 26-year-old salesman, Mr. Opeyemi Ajiboye, has been arrested by policemen attached to Area ‘J’ Command, Ajah, Lagos, for allegedly defrauding and converting N20 million worth of goods from his employer, Mrs. Agboola Adeboye.

Associate kills businessman, buries him

A businessman, identified simply as Ogbaire, has allegedly murdered his associate, Lawrence Ojoh, and buried his body in a shallow grave in Warri, Delta State.

We sell stolen items to Islamic cleric, says suspect

A suspect, who allegedly specilaised in robbing trailer drivers and kidnapping, has told policemen that he and his gang members wouldn’t have been able to sell off their stolen items, if not for the assistance of an Islamic cleric. 

Father beats daughter, 5, with hot iron

A 45-year-old man, Mr. Surakat Idowu, has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly torturing his five-year-old daughter with hot pressing iron.

‘I’ve no regret naming dog Buhari’

A 40-year-old man, standing trial for allegedly naming his dog ‘Buhari,’ Joachim Iroko, said yesterday that he had no regret for what he did.

Foster mother cages four-years- old girl for five months

For allegedly being ‘possessed,’ a toddler, Precious Michael, was banished to a solitary confinement in a cage for about five months by her foster mother, Mrs. Mary Matthew. 

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

‘Co-tenant poisoned my soup over N600 electricity bill’

A-27-year-old housewife, Mrs. Saidat Olasunkanmi, yesterday recounted how a cotenant would have wiped out her entire family.

Jubilation as notorious kidnaper dies in shootout

Residents of Akpaa Mbaato autonomous community in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State are still rejoicing over the death of an alleged notorious kidnapper. 

Scavenger found after mysterious disappearance

Police in Lagos have trailed a scavenger, Zaradin Sani, who was allegedly kidnapped at 31, Kayode Adebanji Street, off Unity Road, Ashamu Estate in Oke-Afa, last weekend, from Ibadan to Kano. 

Mass wedding: Police seal Kwankwaso’s house

Hundreds of armed policemen yesterday sealed the residence of former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso (now a senator), located on Lugard Road in Kano metropolis.

Chained victims: Shallow graves found in ‘prophet’s’ home

Police in Lagos State yesterday disclosed that shallow graves have been discovered on the premises of the house where 28 people were rescued last Friday. 

Libya repatriates 241 Nigerians to Lagos

No fewer than 241 Nigerians, who were stranded in Libya, have been repatriated to the country.

Jonathan’s campaign funds: EFCC to charge Falae with money laundering


The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is set to arraign a former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, for allegedly receiving N100m from the Goodluck Jonathan Campaign Organisation during the 2015 General Elections.

Hotel workers kill boss, disappear with CCTV, car

The Niger State Police Command has started investigations into the killing of the owner of Deploo Hotel and Suites, Mr. Lucky Okonkwo, who was murdered in his hotel in Suleja, Niger State.

Tuesday, August 23, 2016

Fake policeman arrested for robbing four cyclists



Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Ikeja, Lagos State Police Command, have arrested a fake policeman for robbing four victims of their motorbikes.

Police arrest man who chained son, 12 children, 15 adults




The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Mr. Emmanuel Adeyemi, who chained his son, 12 children and 15 adults at the Oke-ira area of Ojodu, Lagos metropolis.
According to the police, a tip-off was received about the about the chained and locked up victims.

Pilgrims’ arrest: NDLEA floods Hajj camps with investigators



…sets up panel of inquiry

The chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Colonel Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah (rtd.), yesterday said that the Agency has deployed more investigators to all Hajj screening camps nationwide.

More 235 shops, 125 containers demolished in Lagos



The Lagos State Government has continued in its demolition of shops and containers built under high tension wires.

Immigrants now enter Nigeria through waterways-NIS boss



The outgoing Assistant Comptroller of Nigerian Immigration Service, Zone ‘A,’ comprising Lagos and Ogun states command, Mr. Musa Muza, has revealed that desperate immigrants, have jettisoned land, to now enter Nigeria through waterways.

Suspected robber that target ladies arrested



Detectives attached to the Maroko Police Station have arrested a robber, who specialises in robbing ladies at Lekki area of Lagos State.

‘Devil pushed me to pour sniper into my neighbour’s pot of soup’



Detectives attached to Ajegunle Police Station, have arrested a man, who allegedly poured a bottle of sniper into his neighbour’s pot of soup on Tuesday, while it was on the fire.

Man gets 40 knives removed from stomach

A man in India gobbled 40 knives because he enjoyed the taste of metal – and needed an emergency operation to save his life.

Driver nabbed for parading self as soldier, duping community members

A 28-year-old driver, who paraded himself as a soldier and allegedly duped people in Offa, Kwara State, has been nabbed by men of the Nigerian Navy School of Health Sciences (NNHS) in the town.

IGP dragged to court over refusal to probe Alaafin

A new twist was Tuesday added to the face-off between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi and two traditional Chiefs in Oyo town as the duo: Chiefs Jacob Oluokun and Sulaiman Ajiboye Ishola, have dragged the acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Ibrahim Idris, before a Federal High Court, Ibadan Division over allegations of contempt arising from his refusal to carry out a lawful order of the court.