Crime & City Diary
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EFCC convicts over 50 persons for currency racketeering, dollarisation in 2024
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has convicted over 50 persons for currency racketeering and dollarisation of the Nigerian economy in 2024 alone. The EFCC’s Chairman, Ola Olukoyede revealed this in Abuja on Monday, while the Senate Committee Chairman on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes, Senator Emmanuel Udendeon was on an oversight and pre-budget presentation visit with other…
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EFCC urges court to dismiss Sanwo-Olu’s suit against alleged harassment
By Kunle Sanni The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a fundamental rights suit filed on behalf of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, seeking to prevent possible harassment or prosecution by the anti-graft agency. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/773/2024 and filed on June 6, was initiated by Sanwo-Olu’s counsel, Darlington Ozurumba.…
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Senate committee hails EFCC’s anti-corruption achievements, calls for increased funding
The Senate Committee on Anti-Corruption and Financial Crimes has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its achievements in combating economic and financial crimes over the past year. Committee Chairman Senator Emmanuel Udende expressed the Senate’s satisfaction during an oversight visit and pre-budget presentation at the EFCC’s corporate headquarters in Abuja. Senator Udende highlighted the Committee’s positive evaluation…
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Truck crashes into Lagos market, kills 3
A truck, reportedly suffering from brake failure, crashed into Ayetoro Market in Lagos, leaving at least three people dead. The truck, descending from Ita-Opo, is said to have lost its brakes, hitting a commercial tricycle and a parked Toyota Camry before ramming into the market. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority shared details of the incident on its official X…
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Operation Fasan Yamma: NAF conducts night operations to neutralize bandits in Zamfara, Kebbi
The Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA has initiated a series of intense, independent Air Interdiction missions to support the Armed Forces of Nigeria’s renewed drive to eliminate all forms of criminality in the Northwestern region. A Statement by the spokeperson, air commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, said the campaign of air interdiction, nicknamed Operation FARAUTAR MUJIYA, was kickstarted with a series…
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Acting CoAS conducts operational tour in Sokoto, calls for local support
Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, visited Sokoto State on Sunday, November 10, 2024, for an operational tour in the 8 Division Area of Responsibility. The tour, aimed at assessing the security landscape and supporting deployed troops, included stops at Forward Operations Base Tangaza and 248 Battalion in Illela. Upon his arrival in Sokoto in the early…
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NDLEA dismantles two major cross border drug trafficking syndicates
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said its operatives have dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates. The agency said six suspected drug kingpins from Adamawa, Anambra, and Lagos states, as well as Cameroon were arrested with cocaine and opioids worth billions of naira recovered. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. He said the…
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Over 10,000 displaced persons lament as VDM chides Wike over alleged demolition in Abuja
Residents of the Ruga community in Abuja, where over 10,000 persons have been allegedly displaced in the ongoing demolition of ‘illegal’ structures by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, have lamented their poor living conditions in the wake of the crisis. In a 10-minute trending video posted on X by social media activist, VeryDarkMan @Coolverydarkma late Friday, the displaced residents of…
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No legal barrier to prosecuting minors for serious crimes, including treason — AGF
By Kunle Sanni The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi SAN, has clarified that Nigerian law does not prohibit the prosecution of minors in criminal cases, even for serious charges like treason. Fagbemi made this statement on Thursday at the opening of Law Corridor’s new office complex in Abuja, as reported by Nairametrics. His comments…
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Nigerian military intensifies efforts against terrorist group Lukawaras
By Kunle Sanni The Nigerian military has intensified operations to dismantle a newly identified ISIS-linked terrorist group, Lukarawas, which has established bases in the northwest states of Sokoto and Kebbi. The military aims to eliminate the group, which is responsible for disrupting local communities and imposing unlawful levies on residents. Major General Edward Buba, spokesperson for Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, confirmed…
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