Crime

Nov
26
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Former Governorship Candidate Arrested By Nigerian Police Over N607m Crypto Fraud

Former Governorship Candidate Arrested By Nigerian Police Over N607m Crypto Fraud

Crime, News Flash, South South
Nigerian Police Arrest Former Governorship Candidate Over N607m Crypto Fraud The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) says it arrested Wilfred Bonse, former Cross River governorship candidate, in connection to the security breach and financial fraud suffered by Patricia, a cryptocurrency firm. He contested the Cross River governorship election in 2023 on the platform of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). Bonse, according to Muyiwa Adejobi, NPF public relations officer (PRO), conspired to launder the sum of N50 million that originated from the fraudulent diversion of N607 million from Patricia. In a statement on Friday, Adejobi said Bonse received the funds with…
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Nov
25
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Former APC Chairman Kidnapped, Daughter Shot By Gunmen

Former APC Chairman Kidnapped, Daughter Shot By Gunmen

Crime, News Flash, Politics
Gunmen Kidnap Former APC Chairman, Shot Daughter AttNews reports that gunmen invaded the ancient town of Zungeru in Niger State and kidnapped the former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in Wushishi LGA, Alhaji Sule Muhammad. The gunmen stormed the town in the wee hours of Thursday and shot sporadically before whisking the victim away. Some residents who spoke with Daily Trust said the former chairman was kidnapped at his residence around 12 am on Thursday while his daughter and son were injured by the gunmen. “When they (gunmen) came around on Thursday, they started sporadic shooting and it…
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Nov
23
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Police Arrest Mr. Ibu’s Son, Adopted Daughter Over N300 Million Donation

Police Arrest Mr. Ibu’s Son, Adopted Daughter Over N300 Million Donation

Crime, News Flash, Telecommunications
Police Arrest Actor, Mr. Ibu’s Son, Adopted Daughter Over N300 Million Donation The Nigeria police force have arrested ailing actor, John Okafor AKA Mr. Ibu’s son and adopted daughter, Jasmine over N300 million donations meant for the actor. According to the report, the duo withdrew the said amount out of the donations account meant for the actor. It was made known that they have been detained at Alagbon police station. Also, it was stated that the actor’s wife allegedly planned to buy herself a new house with the money before the son and adopted daughter outsmarted her. There have been…
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Nov
23
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Women Protest Naked Against Alleged Killings, Corruption In Anambra

Women Protest Naked Against Alleged Killings, Corruption In Anambra

Crime, News Flash, Security, South East
Women Protest Naked Against Alleged Killings, Corruption In Anambra Over 1000 indigenes of 20 villages in Awka community, Awka south local government area of Anambra state on Wednesday, November 22, protested naked. They said their anger stemmed from mindless killings of their kinsmen. The protesters, marched around the capital city with placards, accusing some senior officers in the police command of aiding and abetting bribery and corruption in the area. They also carried a mock coffin signifying the burial of the accused officers, issuing concerned authorities a 7-day ultimatum to remove the indicted personnel. “Cultists are killing our people”, “Remove…
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Nov
23
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
Man Disguises As Delta SSG To Defraud Job Seekers Of N10 Million

Man Disguises As Delta SSG To Defraud Job Seekers Of N10 Million

Crime, News Flash, South South
“He Used True Caller App”: Man Disguises As Delta SSG To Defraud Job Seekers of N10 Million Delta police have arrested a fraudster impersonating a high-ranking government official in the state The suspect, identified as Samson Ibiloma, allegedly scammed Nigerians using false promises of job opportunities According to the police, Ibiloma operates by mimicking the Delta state government secretary, Kingsley Emu, and has so far succeeded in a substantial financial fraud of over N10 million The Delta state police command on Wednesday, November 22, announced the arrest of a fraudster who was impersonating a top government official in the state.…
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Nov
22
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
ICPC And EFCC Investigate Ondo State’s N7.3 Billion Contingency Spending

ICPC And EFCC Investigate Ondo State’s N7.3 Billion Contingency Spending

Crime, News Flash, Politics
ICPC and EFCC Investigate Ondo State's N7.3 Billion Contingency Spending In a covert operation, the ICPC and EFCC have intensively questioned the Accountant General of Ondo State over alleged misappropriation of funds. The focus is on the approval of over N7.3 billion for "contingency" between July and September 2023, as disclosed by a leaked copy of the state's budget performance report obtained by SaharaReporters. Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who gave the nod for the substantial expenditure, was reportedly on medical leave in Germany at the time. The budget report, titled "Ondo State Third Quarter (July - September) 2023 Budget Performance," posted…
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Nov
22
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
I Was Issued Fake C of O By FCTA Officials When I Was Governor – Wike

I Was Issued Fake C of O By FCTA Officials When I Was Governor – Wike

Crime, News Flash, Urban Planning/ Lands
How FCTA officials issued me fake C of O while I was governor – Wike The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, made a promise to eliminate syndicates that engage in providing fake Certificates of Occupancy (C of Os) to unsuspecting members of the public in the nation’s capital. Wike shared a personal experience of how, while serving as the governor of Rivers State, he discovered that three fake C of Os were issued for his plot of land, even after he had paid N57 million. Speaking at a meeting with estate developers in Abuja, Wike…
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Nov
20
2023
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By Abia ThinkTank
How Boko Haram Ambushed Governor’s Escorts

How Boko Haram Ambushed Governor’s Escorts

Crime, News Flash, Security
Boko Haram Ambush Governor’s Escorts Atleast six security personnel were wounded when Boko Haram terrorists fired at security operatives returning official vehicles belonging to Yobe State Governor, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni from Maiduguri to Damaturu. Governor Buni was in Maiduguri where he joined other dignitaries to attend the 24th Combined Convocation Ceremony of the University of Maiduguri. The Governor and his entourage who were accompanied by Borno Governor Babagana Zulum, departed to Abuja through the Air Force Base in Maiduguri. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama, a Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst in the Lake Chad region that security vehicles in…
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Nov
20
2023
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‘I Couldn’t Resist The Urge’- Married Man Defies 2-Year-Old Girl

‘I Couldn’t Resist The Urge’- Married Man Defies 2-Year-Old Girl

Crime, News Flash
‘I Couldn’t Resist The Urge’ – Married Man Defies 2-Yr-Old Girl The police in Adamawa state has arrested a 30 -year-old man, Buguwa Kwaji, for defi!ing a 2-year-old girl, and is blaming alcohol for the crime. Kwaji was apprehended by the Adamawa State Police Command on the 12 November, 2023 following a tip off. Buguwa, who resides at Aljannaru village in Song LGA where he perpetrated the crime, confessed to defi!ing the minor, saying he was under the influence of alcohol. “After drinking a gin known as voltage on that fateful day, I lay down, and the little girl came…
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Nov
20
2023
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4,068 Of 80,804 Prison Inmates In The 253 Correctional Facilities Nationwide To Be Released – Hon. Minister Of Interiors

4,068 Of 80,804 Prison Inmates In The 253 Correctional Facilities Nationwide To Be Released – Hon. Minister Of Interiors

Crime, News Flash
💥BOOM Yesterday, Honorable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo flagged off the release of 4068 of the 80,804 inmates in the 253 correctional facilities nationwide, who have been held in custody due to their inability to pay fines. In the last few weeks, the ministry had mobilised the private sector through Corporate Social Responsibility as well as individuals to facilitate this initiative. Governance is not only about protecting the strong; it is also about protecting the weakest in the society. This is only a first step in the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to introduce global…
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