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Crime
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EFCC nabs 132 suspected fraudsters in Osun, Kwara and Cross River state
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has made significant strides in combating internet fraud, apprehending a total of 132 suspected cybercriminals across Kwara, Cross River, and Osun States.
Dele Oyewale, the EFCC spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement released … Continue Reading
Bandits Abduct Students from Confluence University of Science and Technology, Kogi State
In a brazen attack on Thursday night, bandits stormed the Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, Okene, Kogi State, abducting several students.
The incident occurred around 9 pm while students were studying for upcoming exams.
Eyewitnesses reported that … Continue Reading
Court Grants Bail to Sirika, Daughter, and Son-in-law in N2.7bn Fraud Case
A Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja has granted bail to former Minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Hadi Abubakar Sirika, his daughter, Fatimah Hadi Sirika, and son-in-law, Jalal Hamma, in connection with an alleged N2.7bn fraud case related … Continue Reading
Bandits Attack, Kill NSCDC Commander in Benue
In a tragic incident in Benue State, gunmen suspected to be bandits have claimed the life of a commander of the agro ranger unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The deceased, identified as Mike … Continue Reading
Nigerian Soldier Killed, Another Abducted by Bandits in Zamfara; N100 Million Ransom Demanded
In a tragic incident in Zamfara State, gunmen suspected to be bandits have claimed the life of a Nigerian soldier attached to the 4SF Command in Baga, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State.
The soldier, travelling with a … Continue Reading
Court Registrar Arraigned for Diverting N3.8 Million and Forgery
In a recent development, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought charges against Abubakar Garba Dandare, a former registrar of the Zamfara State Upper Sharia Court 1 Gusau.
Dandare stands accused of diverting N3.8 million belonging … Continue Reading
Seven Maritime Travellers Kidnapped by Suspected Pirates in Rivers State
In a harrowing incident along the Onne estuary, seven maritime travellers have been feared kidnapped. The event unfolded on Monday as unsuspecting passengers embarked on a journey to Port Harcourt by boat.
According to reports confirmed by the Rivers State … Continue Reading
baker and security guard Arraigned for stealing 2 loaves of bread
Two employees of FoodCo, located at Ring Road branch in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, Ebenezer Olusesi, aged 31, and Ibrahim Adeniyi, aged 41, appeared before the Iyaganku Chief Magistrate’s Court in Ibadan on Monday for allegedly stealing … Continue Reading
EFCC Investigates Six Senior NSCDC Officers Over Alleged N6bn Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken action against six senior officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) over allegations of a whopping N6bn fraud.
The officers, currently under interrogation at the EFCC … Continue Reading
Police Arrest Man for Allegedly Stealing 7 Phones From Church
A middle-aged man identified as Babatunde has been apprehended by the Ekiti State Police Command for his involvement in stealing 7 phones targeting worship centers within the state. The arrest was made o Babatunde’s theft of seven phones from worshippers … Continue Reading