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NDLEA Detains Businessman For Smuggling Cocaine By Ingestion.

November 24, 2024 by admin

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has announced the arrest of a businessman caught with a large quantity of cocaine. Femi Babafemi, the Director of Media and Advocacy, revealed the arrest on Sunday via his X account, accompanied by a video displaying the seized contraband. The businessman, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly ingested a substantial quantity of cocaine in an attempt to avoid detection. Babafemi wrote, “Detty December: Before you swallow those drugs, please remember that the new @ndlea_nigeria has the capacity and capability to catch you. “The businessman who excreted this amount of cocaine will not only spend Christmas behind bars but also risks a life sentence at the end of his trial. Beware!” Punch

Man,Girlfriend Arrested For Abduction,Murder Of A 70-Year-Old Woman In Enugu.

November 22, 2024 by admin

A 33-year-old man, Ikechukwu Okoye, and his 39-year-old girlfriend, Juliet Ogbodo, have been arrested by the Enugu State Police Command for allegedly kidnapping and murdering a 70-year-old woman, Mrs. Mary Nwatu. The suspects, both from Onuorie-Obuno in Akpugo Community, Nkanu West Local Government Area of the state, reportedly killed the victim and buried her in a shallow grave before demanding a ransom of N6 million from her children. They were apprehended after receiving N20,000 from the family, ostensibly to facilitate a phone call with the victim. In a statement issued Thursday night, the command’s spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed that the arrest was carried out by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad following credible intelligence. According to Ndukwe, preliminary investigations revealed that Mrs. Nwatu was reported missing on September 15, 2024. “On October 5, 2024, the principal suspect, Ikechukwu Okoye, who is also a kinsman of the victim, contacted her children, demanding a ransom of N6 million,” Ndukwe stated. Okoye was subsequently arrested and reportedly confessed to the crime. “He admitted abducting Mrs. Nwatu on September 14, 2024, at about 8 am when she came to their house to look for his mother. “He further confessed to killing her and burying her in a shallow grave inside an uncompleted building in the compound.” the police officer said. The suspect also admitted to demanding a ransom from the victim’s children, initially requesting N6 million before negotiating down to N3 million. However, he accepted an initial payment of N20,000 on the condition that the family would hear their mother’s voice over the phone before making further payments. Juliet Ogbodo, Okoye’s girlfriend, also confessed during interrogation to being aware of the crime but claimed she did not report it to authorities out of fear. The victim’s remains have since been exhumed and deposited in a mortuary for preservation and autopsy. Ndukwe assured all that the suspects, along with any other individuals found complicit, would be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations. “The Enugu State Police Command remains committed to ensuring justice for the victim and her family,” Ndukwe said.

Kano Police Parade 82 Suspects, Recovers Arms, Hard Drugs

November 14, 2024 by admin

The spokesperson for the Kano Police Command, SP Abdullahi Haruna, on Thursday, paraded 82 suspects at the Command’s Bompai headquarters for various offences. In a press statement, Haruna disclosed that the suspects were arrested between 1st and 14th November 2024. Among those arrested are 13 armed robbery suspects, 13 suspected thieves, 35 suspected thugs, 12 suspected drug dealers, five suspected fraudsters, as well as two suspected motorcycle thieves and two kidnappers. Furthermore, the police spokesperson revealed that one AK-47 rifle, three locally made guns, hard drugs, 10 mobile phones, and other dangerous weapons were recovered from the suspected criminals. According to Haruna, the achievements demonstrated the commitment and dedication of the police towards maintaining law and order in the state. He said, “Our strategies are yielding the desired results. Therefore, the Command will continue to strengthen its multifaceted strategies that focus on community policing. “Other strategies include strategic communication to sensitise the public on security matters, intelligence-led policing, as well as targeted clearance operations that have effectively dismantled criminal networks.” He expressed appreciation for the sustained support of Kano’s Governor, Engineer Abba Kabir Yusuf, towards the police, which has enhanced their operational capacity and ability to serve the people of Kano State.

Ibadan Woman In Custody For Fatally Stabbing Husband

November 11, 2024 by admin

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan has ordered the remand of 33-year-old Comfort Olajumoke Olalere Tinubu at the Agodi Correctional Facility following charges of murdering her husband, 39-year-old Oluwasegun Tinubu. The incident occurred on October 30, 2024, during a domestic disagreement at the couple’s residence in Zone 5, Gbelu, Iyana-Agbala, Ibadan, where Comfort allegedly stabbed Oluwasegun with a knife around 9:00 p.m. The prosecution, represented by Corporal Akeem Akinloye, charged Olalere with one count of murder, citing violations of Section 316 of the Criminal Code Laws of Oyo State 2000, which carries severe penalties under Section 319. Chief Magistrate Mrs. Olabisi Ogunkanmi did not take Olalere’s plea due to a lack of jurisdiction in the case, and she ordered her remand while awaiting legal advice from the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP). The court has scheduled the next mention of the case for March 5, 2025.

Army Arrest 24 Suspected Oil Thieves, Recover 700,000 Litres Of Stolen Crude

November 4, 2024 by admin

Operatives of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army working closely with other security agencies have arrested 24 suspected oil thieves, recovering 700,000 liters of stolen crude in the Niger Delta Region. The army in a statement signed by the Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma on Sunday disclosed that the feats were achieved following successful operations conducted from October 28 to November 3, 2024, several. According to Danjuma, the operations led to the deactivation of 29 illegal refining sites and destruction of 14 boats used for stealing crude. The Army highlighted that in Rivers State, it’s troops intercepted one massive wooden boat ladened with over 150,000 litres of stolen crude around Kula general area in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area (LGA), as six suspects connected to the crime were also arrested. Around Kula general area, one massive wooden boat with over 50,000 litres of crude was intercepted in addition to the deactivation of three illegal refining sites with several large cooking pots containing over 20,000 litres of stolen AGO. Danjuma further noted that the troops around Kay and Abesa areas in Akuku – Toru LGA, destroyed 10 illegal refining sites, confiscating over 400,000 litres of illegally refined Automotive Gas Oil (AGO). At Rukpoku pipeline, following credible intelligence, the troops intercepted two spatially constructed tanker truck with the capacity to carry 15,000 litres each stealing products at the pipeline. The army also disclosed that it’s crackdown on criminals was also extended to the notorious Imo River stretch, Bille in Degema, Egbelom Forest and Obiafu Oil Field, Omoku in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni LGA with several arrests, deactivating illegal refining sites and effecting several seizures. In Bayelsa State, along Boma creek in Southern Ijaw, the troops deactivated two illegal refining sites, with a storage facility containing over 2,500 litres of stolen crude, as well as intercepted two wooden boats with over 2,500 litres of stolen products. The 6 Division Spokesperson further stated that in Southern Ijaw, at Obughene creek, one illegal refining site with a storage facility containing over 4,500 litres of stolen crude was handled accordingly, while in West Boma creek, one illegal refining site was destroyed with over 3,000 litres of stolen products recovered. In Akwa Ibom State, troops intercepted two Toyota Camry with Reg Nos AYB 704 FQ and KY 379 EB loaded with illegally refined AGO concealed in 60 nylon bags and 25 nylon bags respectively, estimated to be over 3,000 litres, adding two persons were arrested in the vehicles. According to Lt. Col. Danjuma, the troops along road Ikot Abasi – Abak, intercepted one Toyota Camry with Reg No KTS 277 LN loaded with 30 nylon bags of illegally refined AGO, adding that the driver was also arrested. In Delta State, several operations were conducted, where troops intercepted a tricycle at Beneku, conveying stolen iron pipes at a Community in Kwale, Ndokwa West LGA. The pipes were suspected to be stolen from Oando non operational pipelines. One suspect, Stanley Asikewe who is notorious for illegally cutting iron pipes along side the tricycle operator, Jerry Okwuagu have been taken into custody. The troops acting on tip off discreetly swooped on on an illegal storage dump at Patani town, in Patani LGA. of Delt dump contained over 40 jerricans of 25 litres of stolen products. Likewise at Uro Community waterways in Isoko South LGA, troops intercepted one wooden boat conveying over 200 sacks of premium motor spirit. According to the army the occupants of the wooden boats fled on sighting troops. Around Opete Sand beach at Aladja general area in Udu LGA, troops discovered one makeshift shop by the River bank stocked with several jerricans of stolen AGO. All the people arrested have been handed over to the appropriate agency for prosecution, while products confiscated have been handled accordingly inline with subsisting operational mandate. Lt Col Danjuma relayed the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Jamal Abdussalam’s commendation of the troops for their successes, urging them to continue to sustain the tempo in order to clear the region of criminal elements. Major General Abdussalam also called on critical stakeholders, particularly the community leaders to take ownership of the fight against illegal oil bunkering in the region.. •INDEPENDENTNG.

Edo Teen Detained For Poisoning Ex-Boyfriend And Four Others.

November 2, 2024 by admin

The Edo State Police Command has detained a 16-year-old girl, Aisha Suleiman, who is accused of fatally poisoning her ex-boyfriend, identified as Emmanuel, and four other young men in Afashio community in the Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. The tragic discovery was reported on October 26, 2024, when Emmanuel’s father, Mr Elogie Ezekiel, arrived at his son’s apartment around 6:30 a.m. that day and saw some lifeless bodies in the house. Ezekiel reportedly found the body of a young man, Nurudeen, in the corridor. Moving further into the apartment, he discovered Emmanuel, 19, and his girlfriend, identified as Ada Samuel, also 16, lying lifeless on the bedroom bed. Two other friends of Emmanuel’s, Samuel and Jeffrey Ayegwalo, both siblings, were found unresponsive in the sitting room. All five were immediately transported to the hospital, where doctors pronounced them dead on arrival. Some sources in the area noted that the victims had just consumed a pot of pepper soup prepared by Suleiman for the five friends. The investigation took a significant turn three days later when police received a report that Suleiman, who was alleged to have poisoned the victims, was about to be lynched by a group of young men from the community. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Moses Yamu, told our correspondent on Friday that police officers from the Jattu Division were quickly mobilised to the scene, intervened, and transported Suleiman safely to the station. “The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department to conduct a thorough investigation,” Yamu added. Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Umoru Ozigi, has ordered a detailed investigation, instructing officers to pursue every possible lead to determine the true cause of death in the case. He also warned against any form of mob action, urging the community to allow the police to carry out their duties. CP Ozigi reassured the public that justice would be pursued diligently. Punch

Teens Collapse In Court Before Arraignment Over Alleged Terrorism

November 1, 2024 by admin

About five out of the no fewer than 125 defendants brought before a Federal High Court in Abuja for arraignment collapsed on Friday few minutes after the commencement of proceedings. The defendants, who are mostly teens, were brought before Justice Obiora Egwuatu for arraignment on terrorism charge filed against them by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). They were alleged to have participated in the last #EndBadGovernance protest in Kano State, during which they allegedly chanted anti-government slogans and carried foreign flags. According to one of the defence lawyers, Marshall Abubakar, the defendants were charged in two batches of 76 and 49. Shortly after the first batch was called, the defendants were mounting the dock when some of them suddenly fell down, causing confusion in court, a development that prompted the judge to suspend proceedings. Health officials from the court’s clinic have been invited to attended to those who collapsed. Abubakar blamed the development on hunger and ill-health on the part of the defendants. He said most of the defendants were mostly teens of about 12 years old. He said: “All these young children are sick and hungry. They have been kept in police custody for weeks without food and proper medical care. They are sick and need proper attention. That is the cause of these unfortunate developments.” Details shortly.

Police Foil Kidnapping Attempt, Recover AK-47 Riffle, Ammunition

October 30, 2024 by admin

Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command attached to Unity Division foiled a suspected kidnapping attempt on Monday at the Neke-Uno axis of the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road. The suspects, according to Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu State police spokesman in statement said after an intense gun duel, fled with gunshot wounds, abandoning one AK-47 rifle, two magazines containing a total of twenty-two (22) rounds, and a chain of thirty-nine (39) live ammunition. He said “Further operations to hunt down the fleeing suspects the same night, led to a lecturer at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, reportedly kidnapped on October 26, 2024, escaping from his abductors’ custody. “The Command refutes viral reports alleging the kidnapping of a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) officer travelling from Benue State along this route, clarifying that no such incident has been recorded anywhere in Enugu State. Additionally, claims suggesting the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road is unsafe for travellers are unfounded and the product of scaremongering, which should be disregarded. “Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the deployment of additional personnel and resources to bolster both overt and covert police operations along the Enugu/Opi/Nsukka Road, reassuring the public of security and safety on the road and across the State.

Police Parade Suspected Murderers, Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Rapists, Truck Highjackers, Others In Ibadan ••• Recover Cash, Arms, Trucks, Others

October 25, 2024 by admin

By Adeleke Maria No fewer than 43 suspected criminals were arrested and paraded at the Oyo State Police Command Headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan on Friday. The suspects were paraded for their alleged involvements in armed robbery, cultism, rape, truck highjackers, among others. Briefing journalists at the Command Headquarters Eleyele Ibadan on behalf of the state police commissioner, CP Sonubi Oluyemi Ayodele, the state Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso noted that the Command has strategically improved on its engagement and feedback mechanism with key security stakeholders of the Command which includes the civil liberties organization, market forces, student groups, trado-religious institutions and the Police Community Relations Committee towards actualization of a safer and more peaceful Oyo State. Osifeso maintained that the paraded suspected criminals were arrested for crimes and offences including; Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Murders, rape among others, while weapons such as (1) One Ak-47 rifles, (1) One locally made pistol, (1) One Cut-to-size locally made Extended Cartridge (N2,769,000) Two Million, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Nine Thousand Naira, One MAC Trailer, Vehicles, Motorcycle (1,130) one thousand, one hundred and thirty thousand pieces of cartons of adhesives, were recovered. While speaking on the case of the suspected armed robbery cum kidnapping, SP Osifeso said, “On 30TH August, 2024 at about 0120hrs, some suspected members of a dreaded armed robbery cum kidnapping syndicate who were reportedly armed with sophisticated firearms, cutlasses and some other dangerous weapons allegedly invaded a Herder Camp at Sepetri area of Oyo State.” “The armed gunmen who were allegedly identified by the victims as Nomadic cattle fired gunshots sporadically into the air and after they attacked the aforementioned members of the camp and equally disposed them of mobile phones, huge sums of money and some other valuable items at gun point, the suspects then proceeded to abduct victims and whisk them away to unknown locations where they contacted their respective family members to demand for ransom in the sum of Fifty Million Naira. “In furtherance of the payment operational, technical and intelligence assets were swiftly activated by the Command in concert with some members of a local vigilance groups in the community in a manhunt for the fleeing suspected Person and in the process, (2) two members of the armed robbery cum kidnapping syndicate who identified themselves as Faroq Usman ‘M’ and Aliu Babangida ‘M’ were arrested in connection with the crime. A cash sum of Two Million, Seven Hundred and Sixty-Nine Thousand Naira which was received by the (2) two suspects as their share from the ransom paid by the relatives of the victim was also recovered.” “Through questioning, the suspects confessed to the crime and series of similar armed robbery cum kidnapping attacks they had masterminded at various locations in Oyo State. Investigation continues as further progress, will be communicated.” Suspected armed robbery turn kidnappers are Faruq Usman, aged 28, Aliu Babangida, aged 30; while the sum of N2,769,000.00 only were recovered from the suspects. .

Dismissed Killers Of Kwara Poly Student Arraigned, Remanded In Prison

October 19, 2024 by admin

The three police officers dismissed from the Nigeria Police Force for killing a polytechnic student, AbdulYekeen AbdulQoyum, were on Wednesday, October 16, remanded in prison after being arraigned in court for murder. The dismissed officers are Mr Abiodun Kayode, Mr James Emmanuel, and Mr Oni Philip, and were serving in Kwara State Police Command when the offence was committed. Reports had it that AbdulQoyum was stabbed by Philip after he was instructed by the two other dismissed officers to chase after him for unknown reasons. In a suit with number MCIA/1131c/2024, they faced two-count charge of criminal conspiracy and culpable homicide in connection with the death of the late student. The criminal offence is contrary to Section 97 and 221 of the penal code law. Counsel for the defence was Barrister Adekunle Iwalaya while the prosecutor was Olajide Emmanuel. The Magistrate who presided over the case, Mrs Felicia Sha’aba, ordered the remand of the accused in prison while the court awaits legal advice from the Director of Prosecution (DPP