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

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER DIES IN BAUCHI DURING OVER FOOD DISPUTE WITH COLLEAGUE. (PHOTO).

 


Correctional officer dies in Bauchi during over food dispute with colleague 


A tragic incident occurred at the Burra Correctional Centre in Bauchi State, Nigeria leading to the death of an officer attached to the centre. 


According to reports, the correctional officer allegedly lost his life following a dispute over food with a colleague. The incident took place in Burra town, Ningi Local Government Area on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, around 2 p.m.


The deceased, Aliyu Abubakar Chiroma from Giade LGA and his colleague, Kabiru Abubakar from Dass LGA of the state, were close friends known to many in the Centre. 


The altercation began when Chiroma brought his lunch, and Kabiru insisted on eating the food against Chiroma’s will, leading to a heated argument.


Tragically, the confrontation escalated into a physical fight, resulting in Chiroma falling to the ground after being headbutted by Kabiru. Despite efforts to save him, Chiroma passed away after being rushed to Burra General Hospital.


The Chairman of Ningi Local government Council, Hon Nasiru Zakari, confirmed the incident on Thursday in an interview with  WikkiTimes  a Bauchi publication.  

 


The Bauchi State Correctional Service Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Usman Tata, also confirmed the incident, highlighting that it occurred outside the Correctional facility. 


He also added the deceased's body has been handed over to his family for burial, while the suspect is in police custody for further investigation.

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