By Miriam Humbe The International Criminal Police Organization, INTERPOL, through its Maritime Security Unit has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The collaboration is part of concerted efforts to combat transnational fraud and to check fraudulent malpractices in the maritime sector. The call was made in Lagos on Friday, January 17, 2025 when Mr. Ademola Olude, Criminal Intelligence Officer from the Maritime Security Unit of INTERPOL, led a delegation including four members from Ghana on a courtesy visit to the acting Zonal Director,…
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By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday January 16, 2025 arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a cybercrime training centre in Benin City, Edo state. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The suspects’ arrest at their hideout was triggered by credible intelligence that indicated the apartment being used as a yahoo academy or training school for internet-related fraud and other fraudulent activities. Items recovered from the suspects include six exotic cars, laptops and phones. The suspects are to…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC and the National Space Research and Development Agency, NASRDA have resolved to foster collaboration in the areas of project monitoring and asset tracking by exploring opportunities of satellite technology. Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement. The proposal was made in Abuja on Friday, January 17, 2025 when the Director General/ Chief Executive Officer of NASRDA, Dr. Mathew Olumide Adepoju paid a courtesy visit to the Commission`s headquarters. Adepoju spoke extensively on diverse technological innovations that his agency can offer the Commission to…
By Miriam Humbe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, (LACC) to prioritize asset recovery in its operations. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. Olukoyede gave the charge on Friday, January 17, 2025 when a delegation of Liberia’s anti-graft body, led by Dr. Miatta Jeh paid him a visit at the EFCC’s Corporate Headquarters following the completion of their training at EFCC’s Academy, Karu, Abuja. The EFCC boss said that taking away the proceeds of crime limits the…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has again approved the distribution of new kits and uniforms to NPF personnel in other ranks, reaffirming his commitment to improving officers’ welfare and boosting their morale. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement signed on Saturday. The initiative supports his vision to enhance improved working conditions and professionalism within the force. The IGP expressed optimism that, with the approval of the 2025 budget, more welfare-focused projects will be implemented to further support officers to carry out their duties effectively. The Nigeria…
***As CP Dogo Encourages The Public To Utilize Opportunity Provided By NPF to Register Motor Vehicles By Miriam Humbe The Kano State Police Command has made significant strides in the recovery of two motor vehicles reported stolen through the NPF Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) Platform. SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the Police Public Relations Officer, Kano State Police Command disclosed this in a statement signed for the Commissioner of Police. On 1st January 2025, a complaint was lodged by a resident of Abuja, stating that unidentified individuals approached him at his car stand located in Zuba, Abuja, expressing interest in…
By Miriam Humbe The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on January 17, 2025, addressed the incident that occurred during the presentation of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) 2025 budget to the Joint Committees on Police Affairs and Police Institutions at the National Assembly Complex, Abuja, on January 16, 2025. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) disclosed this in a statement signed on Friday. The IGP described the disruption as unnecessary and avoidable, clarifying that the document he presented was shared with all committee members beforehand. The IGP explained that two versions of the budget documents…
By Miriam Humbe President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr. Alhassan Yahaya, has called for a deeper partnership between the media and civil society to advance democracy and governance. This call was made during his visit to the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) Headquarters in Abuja, where both parties explored ways to strengthen their collaboration. The Executive Director of CISLAC, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, highlighted the shared responsibility of the media and civil society in holding power to account and fostering good governance. He underscored the need for both sectors to remain steadfast in their roles as…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Mahmud Abdulgafar of the Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, convicted and sentenced one Odeyemi Hammed Oluwaseun to one year imprisonment for internet fraud. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Oluwaseun, a 23-year-old man that hails from Oyo State, defrauded his victims on the internet by posing as an American-based female spiritualist with powers to cause jilted women and estranged wives to regain the affection of their men. The convict, a self-styled spiritualist was prosecuted by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate…
By Miriam Humbe Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja has fixed January 31, 2025 for the trial of the former Acting Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Anamekwe Nnabuoku for alleged multiple financial fraud to the tune of N1.96billion. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. Nnabuoku was on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on an amended nine-count charge, bordering on criminal conspiracy, money laundering after his co-defendant, Felix Nweke opted for a plea bargain. Prosecuting counsel, Martha Babatunde…
Olufunsho Dayo Chevy and Uwem Udo Nya By Miriam Humbe Justice Ijeoma Ojukwu of the Federal High Court, Calabar, on Monday January 13, 2025 convicted and sentenced Olufunsho Dayo Chevy and Uwem Udo Nya to various jail terms for oil theft alongside a vessel, MT New Angel and a company, Edi Eurolink Distribution. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Thursday. They were prosecuted by the Uyo Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on a one-count charge that verged on stealing and unlicensed dealing in petroleum products. Internet Fraudster,…
***2 Arrested For Murders In Kebbi, Scores For Cultism In Delta By Miriam Humbe The Nigeria Police Force have again exemplified the determination of the Force to ensure the stability of the internal security and swift reduction in crime rates across the country with the successful raid on an illegal weapons manufacturing factory on the 11th of January, 2025 at Tse Akamabe Area of Kwande LGA, Benue State, the house of a cultist in Delta, and the arrest of 2 suspect for murders in Kebbi State. ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer FPRO disclosed this in a statement…