COURT JAILS TWO FOR N14.8M FRAUD IN MAIDUGURI. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Court Jails Two for N14.8m Fraud in Maiduguri Justice B.T Zannah of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri, on Monday, July 13, 2026 convicted and sentenced two to three years imprisonment. The convicts are: Babagana Bukar and Hauwa Chabri.  The convicts were arraigned on Monday, July 13, 2026 by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a separate one -count charge for the offence of criminal misappropriation to the tune of N14,800,000.00 (Fourteen  Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira). The charge against Bukar reads: "That you, Babagana Bukar sometimes in 2025 at Maiduguri, Borno State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, dishonestly misappropriated and converted to your own use the aggregate sum of N8,800,000.00 (Eight Million, Eight Hundred Thousand Naira)  money belonging to Bunu Gambo Liman, being amount given to you through Babakura Umar and Bello Adamu for the supplies of 100 bags of IRS...

NINE PEOPLE ARRESTED AS CULT CLASH ROCKS BENUE BURIAL CEREMONY. (PHOTO).


 

NINE PEOPLE ARRESTED AS CULT CLASH ROCKS BENUE BURIAL CEREMONY 


PAt least nine suspected cult members have been arrested after a violent clash disrupted a burial ceremony in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident reportedly led to the destruction of homes and valuables, with several individuals still unaccounted for.


Tension gripped parts of Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State after a violent clash involving suspected cult groups left properties destroyed and several persons missing.


The incident occurred in Abenga, Mbakya, and Mbabur communities during the burial of one Dugeri Terhemen, popularly known as “Black Deal.” According to local sources, the burial ceremony was disrupted by clashes between rival groups, leading to chaos in the affected areas.


Eyewitness accounts indicate that at least two houses were set ablaze during the violence, with goods and personal belongings worth millions of naira reportedly destroyed in the process.


Security operatives were said to have intervened, resulting in the arrest of nine suspected cult members. However, several other individuals involved in the incident are still reportedly at large, raising concerns among residents.


Local sources described the situation as tense, with many residents fleeing their homes for safety amid fears of further violence.


As of press time, authorities are yet to release an official statement, but sources say security presence has been reinforced to prevent further breakdown of law and order.


The latest incident adds to growing concerns over cult-related violence in parts of Benue State, particularly during social gatherings and community events.

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