Category: Crime

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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Hemp smoker blamed for fire at Limawa Day Secondary School, Minna

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A block of classrooms at Limawa Day Secondary School in Minna, Niger State, was engulfed in flames on Thursday evening, reportedly started by suspected hemp smokers. The fire was promptly extinguished by firefighters from the Niger State Federal Fire Service. According to eyewitnesses, a group of young boys frequently gathered on the school premises to smoke hemp. Ibrahim Mohammed, an eyewitness, shared how the fire started: “These boys always come here to smoke, and with the harmattan season, fires can start easily. Yesterday, they dropped a burning butt in one…

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Police Discover Nine Medications with US-Based Nigerian Found Dead in Ogun Hotel

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The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the discovery of nine different medications in the hotel room of a 51-year-old US-based Nigerian, Sunday Abidoye, who was found dead at Creestar Hotel, GRA, Sagamu, on Wednesday. The command’s spokesperson, SP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the hotel’s Chief Security Officer, Mr. Oluwole, reported the incident to the police five days after Abidoye’s arrival from the United States. According to Odutola, detectives visited the scene and found the deceased’s body already placed in a car outside the hotel,…

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How 15year-old Nnamdi Chidera’s kidney was allegedly harvested at Enugu hospital

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The rate at which allegations of organ harvesting is becoming a rampant issue in the country, needs the attention of law enforcement agents. However, a new case involving a teenage boy has surfaced online and drawing attention. It was alleged that his left kidney was illegally removed. Here is the story… Nnamdi Chidera, 15, is the son of Mr. Nnamdi Francis of Ekoyi Iheaka Igbo-Eze South Local Government Area Enugu state. Sometime in January 2022 when Nnamdi Chidera was 13, he took ill and his father took him to Joe…

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Teenage boy locked in dog cage for visiting female classmate

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A teenage boy, Samuel Onyeme, aged 17 was allegedly beaten and locked inside a dog cage on Sunday after visiting his female classmate at her residence in Asaba, Delta State. According to report, the incident occurred around 6 p.m. when Samuel went to see his friend following her invitation. He was allegedly assaulted by the father of the girl and her brothers. According to Samuel’s mother, Mrs. Onyeme, she described the incident as traumatic. She said: “My son, Samuel, a Senior Secondary student, visited his classmate, at her house. While…

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