Category: Crime

West African cybercrime mafia, Black Axe busted by Interpol

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More than 300 people with links to one of West Africa’s most feared criminal networks, Black Axe, and other affiliated groups have been busted by the International Criminal Police Organisation. In a series of covert missions, tagged, “Operation Jackal III” in 21 countries between April and July 2024, Interpol said the highly-coordinated cybercrime group was responsible for some of the world’s cyber-enabled financial fraud and many other serious crimes. While the police labelled the operation as a “major blow” to the Nigerian crime network, it equally warned of its worldwide…

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Police: How Lagos monarch’s son was killed at Lekki area

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The Lagos State Police Command, through it’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin has confirmed the killing of Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye. It was gathered that the killing which took place on Monday along Chevron Drive, Lekki area of Lagos State created an atmosphere of fear in the community following which the area became deserted. A notice from the management of an estate in the community urged residents to avoid the Chevron, Agungi, and Ajiran areas. The statement read, “This is to notify all residents…

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NDLEA intercepts N2.2bn codeine bottles at Lagos port

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Two containers with no fewer than 1,596 cartons of codeine-based syrup containing 319, 200 bottles of the opioid worth N2.234bn in street value has been intercepted by the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency at the Tin Can seaport in Lagos. The Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, in a statement on Sunday, disclosed that the agency’s operatives at the Tin Can seaport in Lagos, on Friday, intercepted two containers that came from the Mundra port in India with no fewer than 1,596 cartons of codeine-based syrup containing 319, 200…

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Abducted medical students regain freedom, ‘no ransom paid’ says FPRO

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The 20 medical students who were abducted along the Otukpo/Otukpa/Enugu Road have been rescued by the Nigeria Police Force. The students, who are from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos were travelling to Enugu for the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students’ annual convention when they were snatched by kidnappers. Their abduction generated massive outcry, which made the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, order the deployment of tactical operatives and assets, including helicopters, drones, and tactical vehicles, to ensure the swift rescue of the kidnapped students.…

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Despite killing of Sokoto monarch in captivity, bandits collect ransom to free his son

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Alhaji Kabir Isa, son of Sokoto district head (Isa Muhammad Bawa) who died in captivity on Tuesday has been released after the payment of ransom. His elder brother, Surajo Isa, confirmed this on Wednesday night. He said the bandits collected N60 million and five motorcycles were given to secure their release. “They came back from the bandits’ den around 8:30pm,” he said He also confirmed that their father, who died in captivity was buried by his abductors. Confirming the development, Hon. Aminu Boza, a member of the Sokoto State House…

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Terrorists kill Katsina Gov’s aide, wife, abduct 28 others

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The liaison officer to Governor Umar Dikko Radda, Salisu Ango, has been killed by terrorists who stormed his residence in Gyaza village, Kankia Local Government Area, Katsina State. He was killed alongside his first wife, while his second wife was abducted during the attack. Ango, a former Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, Kankia Chapter was shot dead by the terrorists who invaded his home on Friday, August 16, 2024. In another incident of banditry in Kankia Local Government Area, terrorists on Saturday night reportedly carried out a raid…

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Nigerian man faces 20-year jail for stealing $10m US unemployment fund

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Yomi Olaleye, a Nigerian man from Lagos State, faces the possibility of a 20-year prison sentence in the United States after being arrested for allegedly stealing $10m from COVID-19 employment relief funds. It was learnt that the suspect was arrested at the John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on August 13, 2024, on charges of conspiring to obtain the funds. The acting U.S. Attorney Joshua Levy, along with Special Agent in Charge Andrew Murphy of the U.S. Secret Service Boston Field Office, Special Agent in Charge Jonathan…

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Fight erupts in Abuja Church over alleged ‘alien practices from America’

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Police from the FCT Command reportedly fired tear gas to disperse Church members on Sunday following the outbreak of violence over what worshippers of a church in Abuja called legalisation of practices alien to christian culture. Sources said trouble started at the United Methodist Church, Durumi, when members engaged in a fight over the decision of the parent church, said to be based in America, to impose certain practices which the Abuja Church goers were not confortable with. “The parent church in the US legalised some practices that are not…

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Over 20 medical students kidnapped by gunmen in Benue

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Gunmen have reportedly kidnapped more than 20 medical and dental students, along with a house officer, in Benue State. The students were travelling to the Federation of Catholic Medical and Dental Students (FECAMDS) annual convention in Enugu when they were ambushed around 5.30pm in the Otukpo area. The victims are reportedly from the University of Maiduguri and the University of Jos. The Benue State Police Command spokesperson, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the abduction and stated that an investigation is underway. “Yes, the report of the kidnapping is true. It was…

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Videos, photos link gunrunner to government officials

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Alhaji Bashir Hadejia, a former aide to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has been arrested by security operatives. Some Nigerians, who reacted to the development, demanded answers from the authorities after videos and photos indicated that the suspect was connected to top government functionaries and politicians. Hadejia, who was a special adviser to Matawalle when he was the Governor of Zamfara State, was arrested on Monday. A search warrant issued to the Nigeria Police Force, FCT Police Command, dated August 12, 2024, showed that the suspect was…

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