DSS FOILS TERRORISTS PLOT; SEIZES 21 AK-47 RIFLES, 4 PKT MACHINE GUNS IN SOKOTO.(PHOTO).

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 DSS FOILS TERRORISTS PLOT; SEIZES 21 AK-47 RIFLES, 4 PKT MACHINE GUNS IN SOKOTO The Department of State Services, DSS, says it has intercepted a major weapon shipment from Niger Republic in Sokoto State, recovering 21 AK-47 rifles, four PKT machine guns and 825 magazines. In a statement, The operation in Dawakawa, Goronyo Local Government Area, followed sustained intelligence surveillance targeting suspected arms traffickers. The Service also reports increased use of female couriers to transport weapons, with fourteen women arrested between February 2025 and November 2026 across several states. The latest arrest in Zamfara involves a suspected female courier, found with twelve grenades and two ammunition belts. The DSS says it will sustain intelligence-led operations to dismantle illegal arm networks and prosecute those involved.
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COURTS JAILS SEVEN INTERNET FRAUDSTERS IN KADUNA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Courts Jails Seven Internet Fraudsters in Kaduna


The Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction and sentence of seven internet fraudsters before Justice R.M.Aikawa of the Federal High Court, sitting in Kaduna.


The convicts are: Paul Emmanuel Tumba (a.k.a Cynthia Ebuka), Gabriel Fidelis (a.k.a Diana Siako), Rotji Makwin Gonchor (a.k.a Sofia Marcelor), Danboyi John (a.k.a Ana Martins), Agbaje Abbas Olaleken, ( a.k.a Dave Smith Vegas), Solomon Ameh, (a.k.a Scott Phillips) and Wisdom Mundi Luka (a.k.a Loredana Calinescu).


They were prosecuted on separate one-count charges each, bordering on impersonation and possession of fraudulent documents, obtaining by false pretence and  retention of proceeds of crime. 


 

The charge against Ameh reads: "That you Solomon Ameh (a.k.a Scott Phillips), male, sometime in 2025 at Minna, Niger State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, falsely presented yourself as Scott Phillips an investment broker from Miami, Florida USA on Gmail and in that assumed character gained advantage for yourself the sum of $300.00 (Three Hundred United States Dollars) only, which you knew to be false and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2)(b)(ii) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2)(b)(iv) of the same Act.”


 

The charge against Fidelis reads: "That you, Gabriel Fidelis (a.k.a Diana Siako), sometime in December, 2024 at Jos Plateau State, within the Judicial Division of the Federal High Court, fraudulently impersonated one Diana Siako, a female purportedly resident in Italy on Telegram and Facebook, defrauded Rain Shemesh and other unsuspecting persons of the sum of N970,000.00 ( Nine Hundred and Seventy Thousand Naira) only, and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2)(b)(ii) of the Cybercrimes Prohibition, Prevention Etc.) Act, 2015 and punishable under Section 22(2)(b) of the same Law.”


 

They all pleaded "guilty" to their charge when they were read to them, following which prosecution counsel, Y.J Matiyak and M. U Gadaka prayed the court to convict and sentence them accordingly, while the defence counsel pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy, stating that the defendants have become remorseful for their actions. 


Justice R.M  Aikawa convicted and sentenced Tumba to two years imprisonment  or to pay N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. He also forfeited the sum of N300,000.00 (Three Hundred Thousand Naira) and his Infinix Smart 7 phone to  the federal government, being the proceeds and tool of his crime, respectively.


He convicted and sentenced Fidelis to five years imprisonment or to pay N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira ) fine. In addition, he forfeited the sum of N970,000.00 (Nine Hundred and Seventy Naira) and  Infinix Hot 5oi to the federal government being the proceeds and tool of crime.


 

Gonchor bagged two years imprisonment or to pay N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. He also forfeited his Samsung Galaxy S9, being the tool of his crime in favour of the federal government. 


 

John was convicted and sentenced to two years imprisonment or to pay N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, he forfeited the sum of $450 (Four Hundred and Fifty US Dollars) and ash-coloured Honda Accord car, being the proceeds of his crime and iPhone 15 and a HP laptop computer, being the tools of his crime cybercrime to the federal government.


 

Justice Aikawa convicted and sentenced Olalekan to five years imprisonment or to pay N600,000.00 (Six Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. He also forfeited his iPhone 14 Pro Max mobile phone, being the tool of his crime to the federal government.


 

Ameh bagged five years imprisonment or to pay N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, he forfeited his iPhone 16 Plus, an iPad and the sum of $300 (Three Hundred US Dollars), being tools and proceeds of his crime, respectively to the federal government, while Luka was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment or to pay N600,000.00 (Six Hundred Thousand Naira) fine. In addition, he forfeited an iPhone 13 Pro and €220.00 (Two Hundred and Twenty Euros), being the tool and proceeds of his crime, respectively to the federal government.


 

The convicts were arrested in Jos, Plateau State and  Niger State respectively, following credible intelligence that linked them to fraudulent internet activities.

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