Category: Crime Watch

EFCC hands over 53 stolen vehicles, $180,300 to Canadian Police

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,EFCC on Friday, handed over 53 recovered vehicles and 180, 300 dollars to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on behalf of the victims of financial crimes in Canada. Ola Olukoyede, Chairman of the anti-graft agency handed over the recovered assets to the representatives of RCMP in Abuja.   The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that RCMP was represented by Nasser Sadiou, its Regional Officer, and Mr Robert Aboumitiri, First Secretary, Deputy High Commission of Canada, Nigeria.   Olukoyede said the vehicles were stolen…

JUST IN: ICPC arrests former Minister ,Chris Ngige

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Dr Chris Ngige, a former Minister of Labour under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is currently in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related Offences Commission (ICPC).     Diaspora Digital Media understands his plight is in connection with the ongoing investigation into the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) under the immediate past administration.   Sources said that Mr Ngige spent the night in ICPC custody after presenting himself for interrogation on Wednesday night amidst allegations of misappropriating N48 billion during his tenure as minister.…

JUST IN: Nigerian police declare British wanted over plan to overthrow President Tinubu

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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has declared Andrew Wynne, also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey, a British national, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s government.   The Nigerian Police Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi on Monday disclosed this in reaction to the ongoing investigation of the #EndBadgovernance protesters.   According to Adejobi, Wynne rented a space at Labour House, Abuja, for an ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and established the ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ as a cover for his activities.   He said: “Following extensive…

Police arrest Canadian-Nigerian Woman who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people

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The Toronto Police in Canada have arrested a Canadian-Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger who threatened to poison Yoruba and Benin people.   The 46-year-old woman was arrested on Sunday following an investigation into online content she reportedly posted on August 25, threatening violence against specific members of the Nigerian community.   According to the police, Sunnberger who is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, September 2, 2204, before a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice is charged with uttering threats.   The case is being treated as a suspected…

FCT Police arrests Naval officer for killing ex-Naval Chief’s son ….. Parades arrested 94 shi’ite members, others suspected criminals

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FCT Police Command has arrested Master Abdul Rasheed Muhammad, an officer of the Nigerian Navy who was apprehended for the killing of Aminu, the son of former Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd).   The arrest was disclosed by the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Bennet Igweh during a press briefing while parading the suspect on Wednesday.   He said Muhammad killed Aminu and stole his car two weeks ago. Though, Police Commissioner confirmed that the car had been recovered. CP Igweh said, “About two weeks…

MISSING/FOUND CHILD : FCT Police reunites missing child, Kingsley Anwulike with family

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The FCT Police Command has announced that the 10 year-old boy, Kingsley Anwulike Ifeanyi who was declared missing by the Command on 17th August,2024 has been found   Kingsley Anwulike Ifeanyi, has been reunited with his uncle, Mr Chisom Anwulike, on 26th August,2024 at the Command Headquarters.   Meanwhile , FCT Police Command has expressed appreciation to the media and other well meaning members of the public for their support in locating the family of the missing boy.    

Killers of my men will not go unpunished – FCT Police Commissioner vows

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The Federal Capital Territory Police Commissioner, CP Benneth Igweh, has vowed to arrest those behind the death of two policemen in the riots of the proscribed Islamic Movement in Nigeria, commonly referred to as the Shiites, in Abuja on Sunday, August 25.   A procession of the sect in Abuja escalated into violence, resulting in the deaths of two police officers and a local trader at the popular Wuse Market in Abuja.   CP Igweh expressed his deep displeasure over the incident, highlighted the severe consequences of the confrontation.  …

Breaking: Shiites attack Police Operatives, 2 officers killed, 3 unconscious ,vehicles burnt ….. As police effect several arrests

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The FCT Police Command has confirmed an attack by the proscribed Islamic Movement of Nigeria, popularly known as the ‘Shi’ite’ group, on some personnel of the Nigeria Police Force attached to FCT command at Wuse Junction by traffic light, where two (2) police personnel were killed, three left unconscious in the hospital, and three (3) Police patrol vehicles set ablaze. The proscribed organisation attacked the police checkpoint unprovoked, wielding machetes, improvised explosive devices (locally made bombs in bottles with kerosene), and knives. The FCT PPRO, SP Josephine Adeh said the…

Police arrest Woman with 124 rounds of ‘anti-aircraft bullets’ Hidden inside Palm Oil in Nasarawa

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Nasarawa state Police Command has arrested one Hauwa Sani with 124 rounds of suspected anti-aircraft ammunition concealed in a gallon of palm oil.   The woman, alongside a two-year-old child were arrested in Keffi LGA of the state on Friday. Rahman Nansel, spokesperson of the command, said the woman received the ammunition from Doma LGA and was arrested on her way to Katsina.   He said “On 23/8/2024 at about 1710hrs, based on credible information, police operatives attached to Keffi division intercepted and got one Hauwa Sani ‘F’ alongside a…

MISSING/FOUND PERSON

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The FCT Police Command is requesting members of the general public to assist the Police with useful information that will help reunite *KINGSLEY ANWULIKE IFEANYI*, a ten (10) year old boy who hails from Imo state and lives here in Abuja with his uncle Mr. *CHISOM ANWULIKE* who sells phones at Wuse Market. Well meaning members of the public’s with useful information about him should contact the nearest Police station or call the PCB line via: 09022222352, 07037304833.   SP Josephine Adeh, Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, For: The Commissioner…