CRIME
Ex-Anambra Gov. Obiano Used Unlicensed Companies For Fraud, Witness Tells Court
The trial of former Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, over alleged N4 billion fraud continued on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the Federal High Court, Abuja, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting its ninth witness. Obiano is facing a nine-count charge of embezzlement and money laundering brought against him by the EFCC. At Monday’s hearing, the prosecution...
Two Fake Officials Nabbed By NSCDC In Kano
Two suspected criminals were taken into custody by Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps operations from the Kano State Command for posing as civil defense employees. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ibrahim Abdullahi, confirmed the arrest in a statement he released on Monday. He said the suspects, Muhammad Sarari, 43, a resident of Goron Dutse, Dala local government, and Madaki Zaharaddeen,...
Bello Turji On The Run, Military Vows To Eliminate Him
Bello Turji, the infamous bandit leader, is being actively pursued and will soon be eliminated, the Nigerian military has reaffirmed its commitment to eradicating him. The Chief of Defense Operations, Major General Emeka Onumajuru, made this declaration on Monday during an interview on Channels TV’s The Morning Brief. “First, I need to let you know that there is absolutely no forth...
Fear Grips Abia Community As Over 30 Bodies Linked To Suspected Ritual Killings Found In Imo River
The traditional ruler of Oriendu Autonomous Community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State, HRH Eze Philip Ajomiwe, has raised serious concerns following the discovery of over 30 unidentified bodies in the Imo River since last year. Speaking to journalists at his palace yesterday after the latest discovery of a woman's corpse, the monarch described the trend as...
Another Truck Accident At Nmuri Hill, Ebem Ohafia, Sparks Fresh Safety Concerns (Photos, Video)
A heavy-duty truck belonging to All Best Logistics was involved in an accident at Nmuri Hill Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State on February 22, 2025. The truck, loaded with chippings, suffered brake failure due to the deteriorating condition of the road. Fortunately, no casualties were recorded. The incident occurred at the same dangerous spot along...
Thai Woman Nabbed By NDLEA With 46kg Of Cannabis At Lagos Airport
Ms. Pattaphi Wimonnat, a 24-year-old Thai national, was detained by National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) agents as she attempted to smuggle 43 packages of Canadian Loud, a synthetic cannabis strain weighing 46.60 kilograms, into Nigeria. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement released on Sunday. The statement read: “An attempt by a 24-year-old...
Lawmaker’s Killers Escape: Gov. Soludo Visits RRS Awkuzu, Gets Briefing On Re-Arrest
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing security across the state during a facility assessment tour of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Formation in Awkuzu. Governor Soludo, who was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, inspected the facility on Saturday as part of efforts to strengthen security...
Ogun Police Nab Fake Sergeant On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a 52-year-old man, Harry Collins, for impersonating a police officer while wearing a full police uniform with the rank of sergeant. The spokesperson for the state command, CSP Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Saturday, said that the suspect was apprehended on February 20, 2025, at about 2:10 pm during a reconnaissance patrol...
NBM of Africa, Abia Zone, Condemns Killings In Aba, Calls For Urgent Security Action
The NBM of Africa Worldwide, Abia Zone, has strongly condemned the recent spate of killings in Aba, calling for immediate security intervention and community collaboration to curb the rising violence. In a statement following an executive meeting at its zonal secretariat in Aba, the organization expressed deep concern over the growing insecurity, urging security agencies and stakeholders to take swift...
Anambra Police Vow To Re-Arrest Fleeing Suspects In Justice Azuka’s Murder Case
The Anambra State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to bringing to justice the suspects involved in the gruesome murder of Hon. Justice Azuka, pledging to re-arrest those who escaped from custody. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 20, 2025, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ikenga Tochukwu, urged the public to maintain trust in the force, emphasizing...
