Crime & City Diary
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Court orders final forfeiture of 20 stolen cars from Canada
Justice Deinde I. Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, has ordered the final forfeiture of 20 cars stolen from Canada to Nigeria.The cars were forfeited to the Federal Government of Nigeria.The Judge gave the order following a motion on notice filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.The forfeited cars are: Black colour SUV 400, White…
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Police Inspector arrested for alleged robbery in Lokoja
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and detention of a police inspector, Aminu Muhammed, for alleged robbery. The cop was alleged to have robbed the residence of those around his duty station, the ‘C’ Division in Lokoja, the state capital. Spokesperson for the Command, William Ayah, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday, said the police inspector has…
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OSHA confirms appointment of Chairman, Commander of Amotekun
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Osun State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of AIG Wale Abass (rtd) as the chairman of Amotekun Corps and Dr. Omoyele Isaac as the commander of the corps. The appointees were earlier screened by the legislators during a plenary session presided over by the Speaker of the House, Adewale Egbedun, at the House…
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Governor Adeleke’s phone hacked
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo One of the telephone numbers of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has been hacked. This was contained in a statement by the spokesperson to the Governor, Mallam Olawale Rasheed in an urgent alert to the public regarding the security breach. According to him, the public is urged to ignore communications from the compromised number, +234 803…
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FCT Police Commissioner bans planned protest by Shi’ite Movement in Abuja
The Nigeria Police, Federal Capital Territory Command has warned against any form of procession by the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly called Shi’ite. A statement posted on the FCT Police Command’s X handle indicated that members of the Shi’ite Movement intend to celebrate the Islamic calendar day of Ashura in 2024 with a protest and parade. According to the police, the…
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Witness testifies receiving over N1bn from Ali Bello for house renovations
The trial of Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman before Justice J. K. Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja continued on Monday, July 15, 2024, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) presenting its seventh prosecution witness (PW7). Ali Bello and Dauda Sulaiman are facing a 10-count charge of money laundering brought by the EFCC. The seventh witness,…
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Court fixes Sept 9 for continuation of Lagos-based Pastor’s trial
The Magistrate Court in Ogba, Ikeja, Lagos, has adjourned the case involving a clergyman, Jude Ojo and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to September 9, 2024. The defendant, Jude Ojo, faces a three-count charge of conspiracy, perversion of the course of justice, and aiding the escape of suspects. These charges relate to his alleged involvement in helping suspects who…
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Offa robbery: Judge reserves judgment for August 2
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin The presiding judge in the April 5, 2018, bank robbery in Offa, Offa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Justice Haleema Salman of the Kwara State High Court, has reserved judgment in the six-year trial of six suspects for August 2, 2024. On Monday, the judge adopted final written addresses containing the arguments of the two…
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ICPC, Osun sign MoU to foster culture of integrity, accountability
By Deborah Oladejo, Osogbo The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Osun State Government on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combat corruption and foster a culture of integrity and accountability in Osun State. Speaking at the event held at the Government House, Oke-Fia in Osogbo, Chairman of ICPC, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu,…
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Gunmen kidnap Benue Poly Acting Rector, demand N70m ransom
The Acting Rector Benue Polytechnic, Ugbokolo Dr Emmanuel Barki has been kidnapped on his way to Ugbokolo after an official assignment in Makurdi. He was abducted with some management staff of the polytechnic and their driver. It was gathered the abductors moved them away from the highway and reportedly abandoned the official vehicle of the polytechnic. The Nation reports that…
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