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EFCC TASKFORCE ARRESTS 34 SUSPECTED CURRENCY SPECULATORS IN ABUJA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 EFCC Taskforce Arrests 34 Suspected Currency Speculators in Abuja Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, attached to the Taskforce on Currency mutilation, Dollarization of the Economy and Forex Malpractice, have arrested 34 suspected currency speculators  for alleged foreign exchange fraud. They were arrested on Friday, April 26, 2024 in a sting operation following credible intelligence about illegal sales of dollars at the Wuse Zone 4 area of the Federal Capital Territory Abuja.   The suspects are :Usman Mohammed, Abdullahi Nasir, Abubakar Saleh, Mohammed Kabir Ibrahim, Abubakar Ghadafi, Muktar Usman, Umar Abubakar Abba, Yakubu Sani, Aminu Abubakar, Muhammed Suleman Abara, Yusuf Tahir, Usman Lawal, Usman Lawal, Usman Umar, Amina Garba Rola, Muhammed Aliyu, Murtala Haruna, Sani Mohammed, Umar Farouk, Muhammed Sagiuru, Aminu Salisu, Lawal Bello, Munzali Hashim, Jamilu Suleiman, Mustapha Umar, Mubarak Tanimu, Adamu Garba, Mohammed Usman, Bello Musa, Saleh Moha
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TROOPS CLEAR BANDITS HIDEOUT IN FIERCE BATTLE IN CHIKUN LGA,RESCUE 14 VICTIMS. (PHOTO).#PRESS RELEASE.

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KDSG Security Update: Saturday 4th March 2023.  Troops clear bandit hideout in fierce battle in Chikun LGA, rescue 14 victims.  - One bandit neutralized.  The Troops of Sector Four of Operation Whirl Punch, and Special Forces of the 167 Battalion have cleared a bandit hideout during a fierce encounter in Kaduna State.  The troops who embarked on a long range fighting patrol to Tukurua general area of Chikun LGA, engaged and overpowered the outlaws, neutralizing one, with others fleeing in disarray.  The troops during the operation rescued 14 kidnapped victims, comprising nine men and five women. The victims were moved to a secure location for debriefing and examination before being reunited with their families.  In the course of the battle, the troops destroyed several camps. Two motorcycles were recovered during the operation.   The Governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai who expressed his elation at the report, commended the troops and praised the leadership of the Major Gener
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PMB COMMISERATES WITH ABACHA FAMILY OVER DEATH OF ABDULLAHI+ BURIAL PHOTOS. (PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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PRESIDENT BUHARI COMMISERATES WITH ABACHA FAMILY OVER DEATH OF ABDULLAHI   President Muhammadu Buhari extends heartfelt condolences to the former First Lady, Marayam Abacha, and family on the death of their son, Abdullahi. The President’s prayers and thoughts are with the family of Abacha as they grieve the passing of the young Abdullahi. The President prays for the repose of the soul of the deceased and comfort for those who mourn.   Garba Shehu Senior Special Assistant to the President (Media & Publicity) March 4, 2023. The deceased had since been buried in accordance with the Islamic rites after the funeral prayer at the National Mosque, Abuja on Saturday.He died at the age of 36. More photos below. 
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KING CHARLES OFFICIALLY INVITES HARRY & MEGHAN TO HIS CORONATION.(PHOTO).

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have reportedly confirmed they have been invited to King Charles’ coronation.  But Prince Harry and Meghan have refused to say whether they plan on attending on May 6. A Sussex spokesperson told The Times: ‘I can confirm The Duke has recently received email correspondence from His Majesty’s office regarding the coronation.  ‘An immediate decision on whether The Duke and Duchess will attend will not be disclosed by us at this time.’ Buckingham Palace has been contacted for confirmation. It comes following months of speculation over whether the couple would be welcome at the historic event. It appeared uncertain after Harry wrote a memoir and the couple did a Netflix show that carried a string of claims about the Royal Family. In his book Spare, the duke claimed the Prince of Wales physically attacked him in a row over Meghan. He also seemed to confirm reports of a rocky relationship between his wife and the Princess of Wales by sharing texts showing a tens
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DREADED CULTIST 'CROSS AND DIE ' ARRESTED IN RIVERS COMMUNITY. (PHOTO).

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Dreaded cultist ‘Cross and Die’ arrested in Rivers Community March 5, 2023 A suspected cultist has been arrested by the Police for terrorising residents in Egbeda Community, in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State. Africa Update gathered that the cultist, identified simply as ‘Cross and Die’, was arrested on Wednesday by operatives of the Rivers State Police Command following credible intelligence and had been detained at the Egbeda Police Division. Speaking on the incident, the President of Ubimini Youth Council, Ikechukwu Wordu, who confirmed the arrest of the cultist, urged members of the community to remain calm. Wordu said, “He ‘Cross and Die’ is in the custody of the Egbeda Divisional Police Headquarters. I am calling on the Inspector-General of Police, state Commissioner of Police, to make sure they interrogate him very well. “Let him provide the pump action gun and he will also mention the names of members of his gang in my community. My advice is that the youth should
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POLICE IN BAUCHI NEUTRALIZED KIDNAPPERS, RESCUED A VICTIM ETC.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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PRESS RELEASE  March, 05th, 2023 The Editors, CRIME BULLETIN  The operatives attached to the command made it impossible for kidnappers; Rescue the victim, Two neutralize, and a firearm was retrieved. The Bauchi state Police Command in its unrelenting commitment to ensuring the security of lives and property in the state has neutralized two kidnappers who attempted to kidnap the victim.   On the 3rd March 2023 credible intelligence revealed to the command that, On the same date at about 0100hrs some unknown gunmen invaded the residence of Alhaji Abdulhamid Muhammad at Rafin Cora village via Ningi LGA in an attempt to kidnap his son, One Usman Abdulhamid, age 28yrs. However, in the process, the victim resisted being taken away by the kidnappers.  The victim was shot multiple times in his lower abdomen While making an effort to escape. On receipt of the information, the police operatives jointly with a local vigilante group led by DPO ningi swiftly mobilized to the scene to counter the ki
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CRIMINAL CASE AGAINST KANNYWOOD ACTRESS HADIZA GABON TRANSFERRED TO UPPER SHARIA COURT IN KADUNA.(PHOTO).

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Criminal Case Against Kannywood Actress Hadiza Gabon Transferred To Upper Sharia Court in Kaduna A Sharia Court in Magajin Gari, Kaduna on Friday transferred a breach of trust and cheating suit filed against a popular Kannywood actress, Hadiza Aliyu-Gabon to an Upper Sharia Court. The judge, Isiyaku Abdulrahman, transferred the case to the upper shari’a court in Tudun Wada, following the complainant’s counsel, Nurudeen Murtala’s prayer. While transferring the case, the judge accused the counsel of wanting to waste the court’s time. ”You have two options. One is for me to strike out the case or transfer it to another court”,the judge said. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Bala Musa a civil servant had dragged the actress to court for refusing to marry him. Mr Musa told the court, “So far I have spent N396,000 on her. Anytime she asks for money, I give her without hesitation with the hope that we will marry”. The defendant who spoke through her counsel, Bar. Mubarak Sani had denie
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SEVERAL PERSONS RENDERED HOMELESS AS RAINSTORM BLOWS OFF 105 BUILDINGS IN EKITI. (PHOTOS).

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Several persons rendered homeless as rainstorm blows off 105 buildings in Ekiti Several persons have been rendered homeless after a heavy downpour destroyed more than 105 buildings in Oke-Ako, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Friday, March 3. The downpour which started at about 3pm also destroyed some electricity facilities across the town, thereby subjecting the residents to a total blackout. While on a visit to the affected area on Saturday, March 4, the deputy governor of the state, Monisade Afuye, described the incident as highly devastating. A statement by the Special Assistant Media to the Deputy Governor, Victor Ogunje, on Saturday, quoted the Governor as expressing delight that no life was lost during the stormy rainfall. More photos below. 
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72 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHOSE GENITAL ORGANS WERE CUT OFF BY DOMESTIC HELP IN ANAMBRA WAS REACHED OUT TO BY THE WOMEN AND SOCIAL WELFARE COMMISSIONER.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.

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WOMEN AND SOCIAL WELFARE COMMISSIONER VISIT 72 YEAR OLD WOMAN WHOSE GENITAL ORGANS WERE CUT OFF BY DOMESTIC HELP IN ANAMBRA. By Chidinma Ikeanyionwu  A 72 year old woman whose sexual organs were cut off and some harvested by her domestic worker has been rescued.  The survivor hails from Umunze, Orumba North Council Area of the State. The ugly incident was discovered after the survivor raised alarm on Thursday when one of her workers alongside two other men stampeded her in her house and cut off her genital organs including nipple, ear, fingers among others. It was gathered after one of the alleged culprit by name Onyebuchi Ezeh was caught, he was said to have confessed that they were sent by a native doctor to get the needed organs of the 72 year old in order to become billionaires. The alleged culprit Onyebuchi Ezeh who is a native of Abakaliki in Ebonyi state said he usually helps in cutting palm-trees for the aged survivor and explained that they embarked on the dastardly act becaus
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