LAGOS COURT JAILS NOGASA CHAIR, FATUYI PHILLIPS 21 YEARS FOR N43. 5M FRAUD. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Lagos Court Jails NOGASA Chair, Fatuyi Phillips 21 Years  for N43.5m Fraud    Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, on Monday, November 18, 2024, convicted and sentenced Fatuyi Yemi Philips, Chairman, Natural Oil and Gas Suppliers Association of Nigeria, NOGASA, to 21 years imprisonment for N43.5m fraud.   The Lagos Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on April 5, 2022, arraigned Philips alongside his firm, Oceanview Oil and Gas Limited, on a two-count charge bordering on obtaining money by false pretence to the tune of N43, 502,000.00   Count one reads: "Fatuyi Yemi Philips and Oceanview Oil and Gas Nigeria Limited, on or about the 28th day of September, 2016 at Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, with intent to defraud, obtained the aggregate sum of N43, 502,000.00 from Elochukwu Okoye and Elebana Unique Ventures Nigeria Limited on behalf of WAPCIL Nigeria Limited under the false rep

TROOPS ELIMINATE 5 TERRORISTS, RESCUE HOSTAGES IN A DECISIVE BATTLE IN SOKOTO STATE. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.


 TROOPS ELIMINATE 5 TERRORISTS, RESCUE HOSTAGES IN A DECISIVE BATTLE IN SOKOTO STATE



Troops of the Nigerian Army deployed for counter terrorism operations in Sokoto State in a daring gun battle on Thursday 27 June 2024, successfully foiled a kidnap attempt in Sokoto State, neutralizing 5 terrorists and rescuing 2 hostages held by the terrorists.


The troops responding to a distress call from the Baniguntu and Gohonau forest area in Gudu Local Government Area, engaged the terrorists in a fierce gun battle, resulting in the neutralization of the terrorists, while others fled with injuries sustained from the exchange of fire.


The rescued hostages, identified a Nura Isya and Saluhu Hamza, were freed from captivity and safely handed over to the Chairman of Gudu Local Government Area for medical attention and reunification with their families.


The successful operation not only prevented a potential tragedy, but also led to the recovery of 5 AK-47 rifles, 32 rounds of ammunition, and a Tecno phone, further disrupting the activities of the terrorist group.


This heroic rescue mission highlights the resoluteness of the Nigerian Army to combat terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of citizens in Sokoto State and across the country. The troops' swift and decisive action serves as a testament to their dedication to protecting the lives and well-being of the people they serve.

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