Crime

Why There’s Persistent Insecurity In Nigeria – President Tinubu

Why There’s Persistent Insecurity In Nigeria – President Tinubu

Why There’s Persistent Insëcurity In Nigeria – Tinubu President Bola Tinubu has described the lingering insecurity bedevilling Nigeria, particularly the North West region of the country, as inherited security compromises. The president added that the banditry and insurgency facing the country is a likelihood of historical injustices meted out to the adverse victims of conflicts. Reflecting on his inaugural speech one year ago, Tinubu noted that “we promised to make Nigeria safer, and this aim has been our topmost priority since we came to office.” Tinubu said on Monday at a two-day security and peace summit organised by the North-West…
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It’ll Take Decades To Eradicate Banditry In Northwest Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto

It’ll Take Decades To Eradicate Banditry In Northwest Nigeria – Sultan of Sokoto

It’ll Take Decades To Eradicate Banditry In Northwest Nigeria – Sultan The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Abubakar, yesterday, declared that it will take decades for the north-west to be free from the menacing security challenge. The Sultan spoke in Katsina at the ‘Inaugural North West Peace and Security Summit’. In his address, the Sultan said: “What we must do is challenge these bandits because we all know the consequences of banditry and insurgency on our lives. “But it will take decades to get out of it if at all we get out of it. We all know the consequences and…
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Gunmen Kill Retired Army National Chairman, Brig. General Udokwere

Gunmen Kill Retired Army National Chairman, Brig. General Udokwere

Gunmen Kill Retired Army National Chairman, Brig. General Udokwere A three-man armed robbery gang has killed the national chairman, Retired Members of Nigerian Armed Forces, Brig. Gen. Harold Udokwere (retd.). The retired general was killed during an attack on his house located in the Kubusa area of the Federal Capital Territory on Saturday. The Chairman of the Board of Trustee, REMNAF, Abiodun Durowaiye-Herbert, in a telephone interview, told our correspondent that the robbers came around 3am. He said, “They came around 3am. Where he lived had been attacked before. His house is about the last in that estate and the…
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EFCC Arrests 2 Ex-Bankers For Allegedly Stealing Dead Customer’s Money

EFCC Arrests 2 Ex-Bankers For Allegedly Stealing Dead Customer’s Money

EFCC Arrests Two Ex-bankers For Allegedly Stealing Dead Customer’s Money The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested two former workers of Union Bank in Makurdi over alleged stealing of N4,199,500 belonging to a deceased customer of the bank. Its Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, the suspects, Idah Ogoh and Agbo Okwute were arrested on Friday in Makurdi, Benue State. “Their arrest followed a petition against them by the bank on fraudulent debits on a deceased customer, Emmanuel Azer Agenna’s account. “Their dealings were uncovered when the family of…
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Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of N12.18 Billion Abuja Properties Linked To Emefiele

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of N12.18 Billion Abuja Properties Linked To Emefiele

Court Orders Final Forfeiture Of N12.18 Billion Abuja Properties Linked To Emefiele The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has permanently forfeited to the Federal Government properties valued at N11,140,000,000.00 (billion) and N1.04 billion linked to the embattled former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke made the order of final forfeiture after hearing a motion filed and argued by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), through its counsel Chineye Okezie. The judge had on June 5, 2024, upheld the anti-graft agency’s motion filed an argued by its counsel, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), for an interim…
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Xclusive: Court Document Reveals How $6.2m Stolen From CBN Was Shared Amongst Top Officials

Xclusive: Court Document Reveals How $6.2m Stolen From CBN Was Shared Amongst Top Officials

EXCLUSIVE: Court Document Reveals How $6.2m Stolen From CBN Was Shared A fresh revelation has emerged in the ongoing investigation into the alleged theft of $6,230,000 from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on February 8, 2023. According to court documents, the stolen funds were shared among top officials of the apex bank, with the personal assistant to the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele, Odoh Eric Ocheme, receiving the largest share of $3,730,000. The documents reveal that the theft was an insider job, carried out by CBN officials in collaboration with two outsiders, Adamu Abubakar and Imam Abubakar. The investigators…
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22-Year-Old Bride And Only Child Killed In Anambra ‘Sit-At-Home’ Attack

22-Year-Old Bride And Only Child Killed In Anambra ‘Sit-At-Home’ Attack

22-Year-Old Bride And Only Child Killed In Anambra ‘Sit-At-Home’ Attack A 22-year-old newlywed bride was among the casualties of the attacks by gunmen in Anambra communities. On Monday, gunmen invaded Nnewichi community in Nnewi north LGA and Nnobi community in Idemili south LGA of the state, shooting sporadically and destroying properties. The attackers were said to be enforcing a sit-at-home order in the south-east region. Tochukwu Ikenga, Anambra police spokesperson, confirmed that the 22-year-old lady was among the three victims of the attack. According to reports, the victim was also the only child of her parents. A family source told…
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Okada Rider Stabs Peacemaker To Death In Lagos

Okada Rider Stabs Peacemaker To Death In Lagos

Motorcycle Rider St@bs Peacemaker To Dêath In Lagos The Lagos State Police Command says a private security guard, Yusuf Akadogo, has lost his life after being allegedly stabbed during a minor altercation. Confirming the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the security guard was attacked by an Okada rider, currently at large. Hundeyin stated that the incident occurred on Thursday at the Idi-Araba area of the state. “On that fateful day, around 9:20 p.m., the police received a distress call from a concerned community member regarding…
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2 Security Operatives Killed In Rivers LG Crisis

2 Security Operatives Killed In Rivers LG Crisis

Two Security Operatives Killed In Rivers LG Crisis Following the Local Government (LG) crisis rocking Rivers State in the oil-rich South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, two security operatives have lost their lives in the line of duty. Though the details are a bit unclear, it was gathered however that the sad deaths which occurred in Omuma Local Government Area on Tuesday, might not be unconnected with the invasion of the council headquarters at Eberi-Omuma. Confirming the incident to Channels Television, the spokes person for the Rivers State Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko, said two deaths were recorded. She said a policeman…
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One Killed, Bank Vehicles Razed In Fresh Plateau Attack

One Killed, Bank Vehicles Razed In Fresh Plateau Attack

One K!lled, Bank, Vehicles Rãzed In Fresh Plateau Attaçk Over 10 cars were set ablaze when hoodlums resisted government officials enforcing the demolition of illegal structures in Jos on Monday, June 17, 2024 One person was allegedly killed with some others injured as over 10 vehicles and a microfinance bank building were burnt at the Bukuru market in the Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Monday by hoodlums who confronted Jos Metropolitan Development Board Officials carrying out the enforcement of an Executive Order. The incident occurred when enforcement officers stormed the market to supervise the demolition of…
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