Category: Crime

Police Kill Kidnappers, Rescues Odumosu’s Wife
January 23, 2025 No Responses

Police Kill Kidnappers, Rescues Odumosu’s Wife

Police operatives attached to the Ogun State Command have successfully neutralized the kidnappers of Mrs. Odumosu, wife of Retired Assistant-Inspector General, AIG Hakeem Odumosu, and rescued her unharmed.On January 16, 2025, at approximately 9:45 PM, four masked gunmen forcibly abducted...
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Alleged N33.8b Fraud: How I Received More Than N22b From Federal Ministry Of Power, By BDC Operator 
January 23, 2025 No Responses

Alleged N33.8b Fraud: How I Received More Than N22b From Federal Ministry Of Power, By BDC Operator 

The trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman continued on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at the Federal High Court, Abuja, presided over by Justice James Omotosho with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC presenting its 8th witness, PW8....
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COAS Lauds 402 Special Forces, Seeks Sustained Efforts Against Insurgency
January 21, 2025 No Responses

COAS Lauds 402 Special Forces, Seeks Sustained Efforts Against Insurgency

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has applauded the remarkable efforts of the 402 Special Forces (SF) Brigade in safeguarding the Kaduna-Abuja road and rail corridor.The commendation came during his operational visit to the Br...
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Alleged 76b, $31.5m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Ex- AMCON MD, Arik Air MD, Union Bank, Others
January 20, 2025 No Responses

Alleged 76b, $31.5m Fraud: EFCC Arraigns Ex- AMCON MD, Arik Air MD, Union Bank, Others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Monday, January 20, 2025, arraigned a former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, current Managing Director of Arik Air, Captain Roy Ilegbodu, and Receiver...
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NDLEA Arrests India-Bound Nursing Student
January 19, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests India-Bound Nursing Student

Attempt by Esther Onyinyechi Uzodinma, a 26-year-old 200-level student of nursing at the Noida International University, Uttar Pradesh, India, to swallow 76 wraps of cocaine hours before her return flight to the South Asian country through the Mallam Aminu Kan...
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EFCC Arrests More Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Benin
January 17, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Arrests More Suspected Internet Fraudsters In Benin

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo stateThe suspects’ arrest at their hide...
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Alleged N1.96bn Fraud: Court Slates Jan 31 For Ex- AGF’s Trial
January 17, 2025 No Responses

Alleged N1.96bn Fraud: Court Slates Jan 31 For Ex- AGF’s Trial

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama,  Abuja has fixed January 31, 2025 for the trial of the formerActing Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Anamekwe Nnabuoku for alleged multiple financial fraud to the tune of N1.96billion.Nnabuo...
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Alleged N12.3b Fraud: EFCC To Arraign Otudeko, Ex-First Bank MD
January 17, 2025 No Responses

Alleged N12.3b Fraud: EFCC To Arraign Otudeko, Ex-First Bank MD

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has filed a 13-count criminal charge against the Chairman, Honeywell Group, Chief Oba Otudeko and a former Managing Director of First Bank, Olabisi Onasanya for allegedly obtaining the sum of N12.3bn from Fir...
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EFCC Arrests Internet Fraudsters In Benin City
January 15, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Arrests Internet Fraudsters In Benin City

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 arrested seven suspected internet fraudsters in Benin City, Edo State. According to EFCC, the suspects were arrested based on cre...
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Alleged N33.8bn Fraud:  EFCC Presents Four More Witnesses Against Saleh Mamman
January 14, 2025 No Responses

Alleged N33.8bn Fraud:  EFCC Presents Four More Witnesses Against Saleh Mamman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, January 13, 2025 presented four more witnesses in the ongoing trial of former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja.  Mamman is being.....
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NDLEA Arrests Priest, Intercepts ₦1.1b Codeine
January 13, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Priest, Intercepts ₦1.1b Codeine

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a traditional chief priest of the Igunuko Shrine, Bariu Aliu, in the Alpha Beach area of Ajah, Lagos State.  In a statement on Sunday, NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, explained that Aliu’s&nb...
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EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers for Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct
January 6, 2025 No Responses

EFCC Dismisses 27 Officers for Fraudulent Activities, Misconduct

In its quest to enforce integrity and rid its fold of fraudulent elements, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dismissed twenty seven (27) officers from its workforce in 2024.The officers were dismissed for various offences bordering on fraudul...
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NDLEA Nabs Nollywood Filmmaker For Drug Trafficking
January 5, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Nabs Nollywood Filmmaker For Drug Trafficking

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) have arrested a US-trained Hollywood and Nollywood filmmaker, Emeka Emmanuel Mbadiwe.NDLEA in a statement explained that Mbadiwe, who is also a motivational speaker was nabbed at his Lekki Hotel r...
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NDLEA Arrests Lagos Fabric Merchant For Drug Trafficking
January 5, 2025 No Responses

NDLEA Arrests Lagos Fabric Merchant For Drug Trafficking

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested wanted drug kingpin and Lagos socialite, 61-year-old Alhaja Aishat Feyisara Ajoke Elediye.According to NDLEA, the socialite was arrested on Wednesday, 1st January, 2025, in her mansion at Okota area...
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