OKPEBHOLO WARNS RESIDENTS AGAINST RECRUITING CRIMINALS TO TERRORISE EDO. (PHOTO).

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has warned residents against recruiting criminals from outside the state to carry out kidnappings and other violent crimes, describing the trend as a major setback to ongoing efforts to improve security. The governor issued the warning on Wednesday while speaking at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference organised by the Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benin City. Okpebholo expressed concern over the security situation in the state, alleging that some individuals were deliberately exaggerating incidents of crime and spreading false information on social media to discredit his administration. According to him, investigations by security agencies have uncovered the involvement of local collaborators who allegedly recruit armed gangs from outside Edo State to perpetrate kidnappings and other criminal activities. “Do you know one painful thing? Our people are now going outside Edo to recruit criminals to help them do the job....

YAHOO BOY BAGS ONE YEAR JAIL TERM FOR IMPERSONATING CANADIAN. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.


Yahoo Boy Bags One Year Jail Term for Impersonating Canadian

The Kaduna Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC has secured the conviction of one Victory Dennis (aka Lakeisha Andre) before Justice A.A.Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court on charges bordering on impersonation. 

He was arrested at Disney Lounge Night Club, Barnawa, Kaduna following intelligence on his alleged internet fraud-related activities. Further investigations revealed how he used WhatsApp and Facebook social media platforms to impersonate and represent himself as a perfumer.

He pleaded guilty to the charge. Based on his plea, the prosecution counsel, Y.J Matiyak prayed the court to convict him accordingly.

Justice Isiaka convicted and sentenced Dennis to one year imprisonment with option of N 150,000 as fine. The court further ordered that the convict forfeit the phones used in committing the crime.



 

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