Category: Crime

Terrorists abduct bride at wedding ceremony, kill 10 in Niger State

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Saturday, December 7, 2024 was a sad day for well-wishers and families of a soon to-be couple, as their wedding ceremony at Gbacitagi village in Lavun Local Government Area of Niger State got disrupted when terrorists raided several communities in the area, abducted the bride and killed 10 villagers; some of them guests at the wedding ceremony. All the goods brought for the wedding and cash were taken away by the terrorist, according to witnesses. The gunmen numbering over 100 stormed the communities riding on motorcycles and carrying sophisticated weapons,…

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18 senior police officers dismissed, ranks of 19 others reduced by Police Service Commission over misconduct

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers after a thorough review of pending disciplinary matters. Those dismissed include two Chief Superintendents of Police, one Superintendent, four Deputy Superintendents, and 10 Assistant Superintendents of Police. Additionally, two Assistant Inspectors General of Police faced disciplinary actions: one received a reprimand for failing to carry out lawful instructions, and the other was issued a warning for negligence. According to a statement by PSC spokesperson Ikechukwu Ani, 19 other senior officers had their ranks reduced, including one…

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Policemen to face prosecution for stealing N43.16m out of N74.9m from owners

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The Police Force Headquarters has revealed details of a forensic investigation into an alleged smuggling scandal involving new banknotes worth N74.95 million. The investigation uncovered that some officers attempted to steal N43.16 million of the money, which was being transported on behalf of clients. Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, clarified that the officers involved conspired to steal the money and assigned one of them to move the cash out of the Federal Capital Territory to hide it until public scrutiny subsided. This response follows social media allegations that the…

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Pastor Tobi Adegboyega to be deported from UK over alleged £1.87m fraud

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A Nigerian controversial pastor based in the United Kingdom, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega whose church was shut down over alleged £1.87 million fraud has lost his case against deportation, despite claiming it would breach his human rights. The UK immigration tribunal ruled that Tobi Adegboyega, 44, the cousin of John Boyega, the Star Wars actor, should be deported back to Nigeria after investigations over misuse of funds by his church. Adegboyega was the head of SPAC Nation. The church was shut down after failing to properly account for more than £1.87…

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Police Arrest Suspect Over ₦320 Million Fraud, Recover Fake Presidency Number Plate

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The Special Investigations Team attached to the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) in Lagos State has arrested Chinedu Ngwaka for his alleged involvement in a ₦320 million fraud. Ngwaka, who identified himself as a Bureau De Change operator, was also found using a fraudulent presidency number plate on his Toyota Hilux vehicle and a fake identity card reportedly issued by the Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment. The arrest followed a petition submitted to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police at the FCID Annex in Lagos by Chinedu Laz and Partners…

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Three Innoson staff abducted near company’s showroom in Anambra

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On Tuesday, November 26, at about 5 pm, gunmen numbering about six, in two Toyota Sienna vehicles abducted three persons said to be returning home after the day’s  business, around Traffic Light Junction  Umudim Nnewi. The Traffic Light Junction where the kidnappers struck is very close to Innoson Motorcycle Showroom, off Onitsha Okigwe Expressway. Sources say the abduction of the three people (two men and a woman), may not be unconnected with the threat by gunmen that they would make Nnewi look like Orsumoghu in Ihiala Local Government Area, Anambra State, and Orsu  Ihiteokwa …

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Court: Yahaya Bello remanded in EFCC custody till December 10 

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The former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has been remanded in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) following his arraignment for alleged money laundering allegations. Garbed in white agbada and light blue cap, Bello was led into the courtroom by officials of the anti-graft agency. The presiding judge, Justice Maryanne Aninih remanded Bello and adjourned the matter to December 10 for ruling after the lawyers in the matter argued the bail application. Earlier, defence counsel, Joseph Daudu (SAN), asked the court to grant bail to…

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Fake Doctor Earned N17m Using Friend’s Certificate for Health Ministry Job – ICPC

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of Mr. Martins Ugwu, who impersonated his best friend and used his certificate to secure employment at the Federal Ministry of Health. Ugwu was charged in February 2016 with a seven-count indictment before Justice Abubakar Idris Kutigi at the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Jabi, Abuja. He was accused of submitting false statements to the chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) to obtain his position at the ministry in 2006. The ICPC stated that…

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Ex-Governor Bello Pleads Not Guilty to 16-Count Corruption Charge

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The former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, on Wednesday, pleaded not guilty to a 16-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello appeared before Justice Maryann Anenih at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Maitama, alongside two co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu. The trio is accused of involvement in a N110 billion fraud case. Bello’s whereabouts had reportedly been unknown until his surrender to the EFCC, following a prolonged standoff. He appeared in court at around 9:45 am, dressed…

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Two US-based Nigerians sentenced to 30 years imprisonment over $3.5m romance scam

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A United States federal court has sentenced Anthony Ibekie and Samuel Aniukwu to a combined 30 years in prison for defrauding American citizens of $3.5 million. According to a statement from the US Department of Justice, the two orchestrated a romance scam, deceiving victims with false claims about inheriting substantial fortunes that required upfront payments to access. The statement noted that a covert investigation by law enforcement uncovered the fraud schemes. It explained: “An undercover investigation led to federal prison sentences for two Nigerian nationals living in Chicago suburbs who…

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