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     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Gombe zonal office on March 13, 2020 secured the conviction of Dr. Dallami Arab Rukuje and Isa Garba before Justice Abubakar Jauro of the Gombe State High Court on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, criminal misappropriation, aiding and abetting. Rukuje, the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Emergency Management Agency, GOSEMA, was  accused of conspiring with Garba, the Store Officer to cart away some building materials meant to alleviate the sufferings of Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs in the state. The materials were provided by the Presidential Committee for the North-East Initiatives. Rather than utilize the materials for the IDPs, they conspired to sell 5,000 bags of cement, and 4,000 drums of 20litre paint, and used the proceeds for their personal benefit. They pleaded “not guilty” when they were arraigned in February 2018.

     The Uyo zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arrested 12 suspected internet fraudsters in Calabar, Cross River State and Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. . . The suspects are: Ahmed Adelakun, Matthew Edafe, Chukwuma Edwin Chisom, Mbang Prince, Ogon Godspower and Nnamdi Ogana. . . Others are: Abasiama Essien, Phiona Ekok Osim, Gabriel David, Ugochukwu Onuabuchi, Raphael Bassey and Etim Stephen. . . Chisom was arrested at Ukpei street, off Abak road, Uyo while others were nabbed at various locations including 110 Victory Way Extension, Satellite town in Calabar. . .While admitting to the crime, the suspects during interrogation, availed operatives information about how they operated. . . Investigations showed that they were into various cybercrime activities such as, love scam, online Bitcoin trading scam, identity theft, amongst others. . . Their modus operandi include sourcing for victims in Facebook and Instagram and claiming to be United States military

      Tragedy struck in the Ondo state after a police officer simply identified as Tolulope, allegedly shot his wife dead and later killed himself in their home in Akungba-Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday March 10th. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the state police command spokesperson, Tee-Leo Ikoro, said it is quite unfortunate that such a thing happened in the state. According to Ikoro, investigations are ongoing into the case as the couple were the only ones at home when the incident happened, so no one can actually say for a fact it was a case of murder and suicide. However, neighbors of the deceased couple say they have been at loggerheads as the policeman has always accused his wife of cheating on him. The neighbors claim the deceased officer never trusted his wife, accusing her of always receiving different calls from different men. The couple left behind a three weeks old baby and a two year old child.More photos below.

      The wife of a palmwine tapper has delivered triplets, all boys, in Uga, Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra state. One Okuekwe Aguata paid a visit to the couple on Wednesday and shared some photos. Congratulations to them....More photos below.

      The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has suspended handshakes during church service as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Church's General Secretary, Gershinen Dajur made the announcement on Thursday March 12. He also disclosed that the leadership of the church has directed that water and soap for washing of hands as well as hand sanitisers should be made available during services or events. The statement reads in part... “Let the church be encouraged to trust God who is well able to help us in our times of trouble (Psa. 46:1). This is the time to trust and obey God than to be anxious and panic (Phil 4:6-7). “Since this virus is communicable, the church is to prayerfully put on hold the sharing of one chalice to all during Holy Communion. Other smaller communion cups should be used for individual communication. “Also, handshakes and hugs during the exchange of peace should be substituted with non-contagious gestures such as hand w

     Governor El-Rufai and HH Muhammadu Sanusi II have now departed Awe, Nasarawa state for Abuja. The dethroned Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi, has departed Awe in Nasarawa State with the Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai. This comes after a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja granted an interim order releasing Sanusi from detention. Justice Anwuli Chikere granted the order in line with the prayers on the exparte motion filed on behalf of the deposed Emir by Mr. Lateef Fagbemi SAN. The former Emir had on Thursday approached the court seeking an interim order of the court directing his immediate release from detention.One more photo below.

       ANAMBRA STATE POLICE COMMAND DIARY: *PARADE OF SUSPECTS ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ANAMBRA STATE COMMAND CP JOHN BASSEY ABANG fdc, AT THE STATE COMMAND HEADQUARTERS AWKA*. Gentlemen of the Press, it is my pleasure to welcome you once again to this press briefing in order to keep you abreast with cases of interest to members of the Public which the Command has recorded within the last forthnight following review of its crime prevention strategies in the State as follows, *ARREST OF MURDER/ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS*: On the 9/3/2020 at about 3:45pm,following intelligence report,Puff Adder operatives in conjunction with the Command Special Anti Robbery Squad(SARS) arrested at Nanka, one Angus Chukwebuka Nwankwo 'm' aged 30 years and Chidiebere Omeyi 'm' aged 20 years respectively. Suspects had on 27/2/2020 lured a Facebook user simply identified as Willswags from Owerri in Imo State to Nanka. After robbing the victim of his belongings,suspects

       Subsequent to several cautionary advice and warnings given by the Ogun State Government against flouting regulations and degrading the State's Forest Reserves, all illegal settlements within the Strict Nature Reserve (SNR), in Area J1 of Omo Reserve and other forest enclaves have been ordered to vacate the areas immediately, in order to avoid prosecution. The Commissioner for Forestry, Engr Tunji Akinosi ga ve the warning at a meeting with Baales in the Area J1, in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Hon. Tunji Akinosi said that the SNR Area was designed for Elephant Conservation, Biosphere and Queen's Forest, which should not be allowed to lose its value by the frequent and uncontrolled (illegal) farming and other human activities ongoing there, thereby destroying wildlife and ecosystem in the forest. Hon. Akinosi, who read the list of illegal settlements within J1 and other reserves, including Imaba, Eseoke, Tami Tami, Bridge, Korede, Fatai, Sojukorodo, Gerrard, Erifun, and O

      President Muhammadu Buhari was in Kebbi State Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival. It was the first time the international tourism event would hold in eleven years, as security considerations had rendered it impracticable. As the President went round the arena to inspect rice pyramids on display, and take photographs with farmers, a young man was so very excited to see his  President so close. He made an attempt to get to him. World over, such would not be allowed by security details. The young man was prevented, and he protested that he should be allowed to greet his President. Now, professional contortionists are making mischief of the event. They are passing the video clip off on social media as an attempt to attack the President. Malicious people always twist things to give a negative narrative. But they simply dash their heads against the wall. The country moves on. Femi Adesina Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) Marc

      March 13, 2020 Press Statement The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for an immediate investigation into the reported security breach and suspected “attack” on President Muhammadu Buhari, by yet to the named individual, while on an official assignment in Kebbi state. The PDP, while condemning the security breach, notes that the investigation was necessary given public apprehension over conflicting reports in various sections of the media on the frightening development. The party stressed that the office and person of the President embodies the identity and sovereignty of our nation. The safety of Mr. President and his family members is therefore paramount and must not be compromised under any excuse. The PDP described the incident as a national security issue and urged the Presidency to go beyond mere dismissal of the breach and give further information regarding the identity of the said individual, how he succeeded in beating the security around the President

       The Lagos State Anti-Crime Team, the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has expanded its security patrol and operations across the metropolis with the foiling of seven armed robbery attacks and rescue of 19 victims in different parts of the State. The Commander, RRS, DCP Olatunji Disu, who disclosed this in the team's report for the month of February 2020, said the development and continuous efforts of the officers and men of the anti-crime  squad have led to a reduction in armed robbery rate within Lagos in the past few months. DCP Disu stated that the continued collaborations of the squad with other security agencies to enforce law and order in every nook and cranny of the metropolis has resulted in improved security and safety of lives and property. He explained that such partnership aided the foiling of an armed attack by a gang of robbers on residents of Balogun Area of Agric, Ikorodu and Folorusho Street, Ogba, Aguda on 11th and 12th of February, 2020, respectively, st

     The Acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ibrahim Magu, once again warns unscrupulous persons and impostors dropping his name to extort unsuspecting members of the public, to desist, or be ready to face the full wrath of the law. . . For the umpteenth time, the EFCC also reiterates its warning to members of the public, to restrain and refrain from dealing with such conmen, who present themselves to wield strong influence and connection with Mr. Magu, and so claim to be able to secure a soft landing for them in matters being investigated by the Commission. . . This warning has become imperative considering the fact that the use of Mr. Magu’s name, and indeed, photographs, for extortion is on the increase, as fraudsters now extort huge sums of money from highly placed public officials, over sundry matters before the Commission, in the guise that they are highly connected to him, and so can help “kill” investigation of petitions against them.Mr.

         Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC Maiduguri zonal office on March 12, 2020 visited some Bureaux de Change, BDC operators in Maiduguri Metropolis including, Ramat Shopping Complex and Babban Layi among others. . . "The operation is with a view to identifying fake dollar bills or any other fake currencies in circulation based on the directives of the acting Chairman, Ibrahim Magu," said Mohammed Usman, who led the operation. . . The BDC operators also received stern warning not to engage in shady activities, and to report any individual dealing in fake currency to the EFCC Maiduguri zonal office located at Plot No. 80 Baba Shehu Lamin Street, Tudun Wada New Layout..More photos below.

March 13, 2020 By Eric Ikhilae, Abuja Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the immediate release of dethroned Emir of Kano, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi from confinement/detention. Justice Anwuli Chikere made the order in an ex-parte ruling on Friday morning after listening to lawyer to Sanusi, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) who argued a motion ex-parte to that effect. The order, made interim, is directed at the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Attorney General of Kano State and the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) – who are all named as respondents in a fundamental rights enforcement suit filed on March 12, 2020 by Sanusi. Justice Chikere, in the ruling, said: “An interim order of this honourable court releasing the applicant from the detention and or confinement of the respondents and restoring the applicant’s rights to human dignity, personal liberty, freedom of association and movement in Nigeria, (apart from Kano State) pendi

     BREAKING NEWS Governor Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai of Kaduna State is in Awe, Nasarawa State with HH Muhammadu Sanusi II.More photos below.