Category: Crime

Three Students Convicted for Rape Conspiracy

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Justice Adenike Akinpelu of the Kwara State High Court in Ilorin convicted three students for conspiring to gang rape a cousin of one of them. The defendants were found guilty of criminal conspiracy and rape, and each received a five-year imprisonment sentence for rape and two years for criminal conspiracy, with an additional N50,000 fine. The judge considered the defendants’ confessions as clear and unequivocal, dismissing their claims that the victim owed them money. The prosecutor and the Director of the Office of the Public Defender reacted to the judgment,…

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Operation Safe Haven Recovers 130 Illegal Weapons in Plateau State

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The Special Military Task Force, Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), responsible for peacekeeping in Plateau and nearby areas, recovered 130 illegal weapons during their joint operations. The Commander, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, handed over the weapons to the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) in Jos. The recovery involved both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to combat insecurity. The seized weapons included various types such as AK-47 rifles, pistols, dane guns, and ammunition. Maj.-Gen. Abubakar thanked the residents for their support and vowed to continue their mission…

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Anambra Police and Vigilantes Smash Armed Robbery Gang, Seize Guns and Stolen Tricycles

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Anambra State Police, in collaboration with community vigilantes, have successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery gang that had been causing fear and distress in areas like Okpoko, Obosi, Atani, Oba, and neighboring locations for several months. The breakthrough occurred when the police arrested the gang’s leader, Jekwu, on July 11. His interrogation provided vital information that led to the arrest of another gang member attempting to move the arms from Jekwu’s hideout. As a result, one pump-action semi-automatic gun and two locally-made pistols were recovered. Furthermore, the investigation resulted in…

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Deadly Suicide Bombing Claims 44 Lives at Political Convention in Northwestern Pakistan

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On Sunday in northwestern Pakistan, a suicide bomber attacked a political convention organized by the Islamist party, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F), in the town of Khar, Bajaur district, close to the Afghanistan border. The devastating attack resulted in the loss of at least 44 lives, with 12 victims being children under the age of 12. Additionally, more than 100 people were injured, with 17 in critical condition. The JUI-F party members were the target of the attack, and the perpetrator detonated explosives near the convention’s stage. Notably, there has been no…

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NDLEA’s Operations Lead to Multiple Arrests and Drug Seizures in Lagos and Beyond

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has achieved significant success in its efforts to combat drug trafficking in Lagos and other parts of Nigeria. Recently, the agency arrested several individuals involved in the illicit drug trade and intercepted multiple drug shipments. One of the major arrests involved an artistes’ manager based in Lekki and his accomplice in Ikoyi. They specialized in distributing illicit drugs to patrons at VIP nightclubs and lounges in Lekki and Lagos Island. The NDLEA received intelligence about a shipment of Colorado, a potent synthetic strain…

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Police Commissioner Warns Against Misusing Emergency Numbers for Scams

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Haruna Garba, the Commissioner of Police, expressed concern over certain individuals who have been leaving the command’s emergency numbers with loan shark companies to secure loans. Additionally, non-state actors have been misusing the emergency lines for their own purposes. The Commissioner of Police warned those involved in these actions to stop immediately, emphasizing that the police will take decisive action to apprehend and prosecute those responsible. Furthermore, the statement clarified that a viral report about kidnappers wearing police uniforms to abduct 17 people in the Apo area of Abuja was…

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Internet Fraudster Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Impersonation in Port Harcourt, Rivers State

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Emmanuel Chisom Mbah, an internet fraudster, has been sentenced to two years in prison by Justice P.I. Ajoku of the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. He was found guilty of impersonation under the Advance Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act 2006. Mbah’s conviction came after he pleaded “guilty” to a two-count charge brought against him by the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The charges stemmed from his fraudulent activities, where he obtained $4,655 from Emmanuel Etou, Ajay Yadav,…

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Suspected Crude Oil Thieves Remanded

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In Asaba, Delta State, a Federal High Court has ordered the remand of 12 individuals suspected of crude oil theft in the Nigerian Correctional Service facility. The defendants were brought before the court on a two-count charge and all pleaded not guilty to the charges. The case, identified as charge no: FHC/ASB/93C/23, involves the Federal Government of Nigeria as the complainant and the defendants named as Cobbina Paul & ORS. Following the defendants’ not guilty pleas, the prosecuting counsel, O. F. Okai, expressed the intention to apply for a trial…

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Deadly Ambush in Zamfara State: Seven Soldiers and Several Civilians Killed by Bandits in Kangon Garacce Community

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On Monday afternoon, a tragic ambush occurred in the Kangon Garacce community, Zamfara State, resulting in the deaths of seven soldiers and several residents. The attack took place in the Dangulbi district of the Maru Local Government Area. According to Lawal Dangulbi, a resident of Dangulbi community, the soldiers had responded to a distress call about the bandit attack on the Kangon Garacce community. However, upon arrival, the bandits had already strategized, with some attacking the community directly, and others positioning themselves outside to prevent the military from assisting the…

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Central Bank Governor Godwin Emefiele Re-Arrested by DSS at Federal High Court in Lagos

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The suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Godwin Emefiele, faced further troubles as he was re-arrested by the Department of State Service (DSS) right on the premises of the Federal High Court in Lagos. Earlier in the day, the DSS had brought Emefiele to court and charged him with illegal possession of firearms. However, the trial judge, Justice Nicolas Oweibo, granted him bail, requiring a sum of N20 million and a surety of the same amount. The judge also signed a remand warrant, directing that Emefiele be…

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