The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has ordered all Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) under his command to conduct massive raids on identified criminal flashpoints and hot spots across the territory. This strategic move is aimed at dislodging criminal elements and ensuring the continued safety and security of all residents within the FCT. This operation will be intelligence-driven with stop-and-search operations, and targeted patrols to curb activities such as robbery, kidnapping, drug peddling, and other forms of violent crime. The Command is taking a proactive approach to stay ahead of criminal threats and reinforce public confidence in…
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By Miriam Humbe The Action Alliance on Wednesday, announced its intention to withdraw its membership of the Coalition of United Political Parties, (CUPP). The Action Alliance said that it maintained its commitment to the party’s membership and commitment to the ideals of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, (IPAC). Action Alliance National Chairman, Barrister Kenneth Udeze revealed this at a media briefing in Abuja. Here’s a full text of the speech: “On behalf of our great Party AA, I stand before you today with a heavy heart and a clear conscience to announce our party decision to withdraw our membership from the…
By Miriam Humbe Operatives of the Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested one Olawole Sunday, a suspected fraudster who specialised in buying bank accounts’ details from individuals with which he defrauds unsuspecting members of the public. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Sunday’s modus operandi involved encouraging young people to open multiple bank accounts, pay them either N25,000 or N50,000 for each account and collect their bank details including Automated Teller Machine, ATM cards. Sunday allegedly employed the account details of one Uyi…
By Miriam Humbe Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has challenged Commonwealth nations to learn from Nigeria’s proactive reforms and collaborative approaches in its fight against corruption to strengthen their defences against financial crimes. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Olukoyede threw the challenge on Monday, April 7, 2025 at the opening of a five-day Commonwealth Law Conference organised by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association , CLA, in Malta, with the theme: Combating Transnational organised Crime in the Commonwealth: Opportunities and Challenges. Olukoyede who…
By Miriam Humbe Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday, April 7, 2025, ordered the final forfeiture of the sum of N13m recovered from one Chinedu Vincent Ezeudemba to the Federal Government. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Ezeudemba had obtained the money from a victim by claiming that he had Chinese Yuan to exchange for Naira. The Judge gave the order, following a motion on notice filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Awolowo Road,…
By Miriam Humbe The Executive Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and President, Network of National Anti-Corruption Institutions in West Africa, NACIWA, Mr. Ola Olukoyede has charged representatives of the 14 member countries of NACIWA on improved international cooperation and collaboration as vital tools to curb corruption in the West African region. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. He gave the charge in Suleja, Niger State on Monday, April 7, 2025 while speaking at a 5-day Regional Certification Training on Financial Investigation for Anti-Corruption Institutions in ECOWAS Member States…
By Miriam Humbe Justice S.M Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Kano has convicted and sentenced a Make-up Artist, Abdullahi Musa Huseini (a.k.a Amuscap) to six months imprisonment for Naira abuse. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. He was jailed after pleading guilty to one-count charge bordering on abuse and mutilation of the Naira. The charge reads: “That you, Abdullahi Musa Huseini, on the 6th day of December, 2024, at Ali Jita Event Centre, Kano, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court whilst dancing during a social event tampered with…
By Miriam Humbe The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, April 7, 2025, arraigned the Accountant General of Bauchi State, Sirajo Muhammad Jaja, before Justice O.A. Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, sitting in Maitama, Abuja for fraud. Dele Oyewale, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. Jaja was arraigned alongside a bureau de change operator, Aliyu Abubakar, and his company, Jasfad Resources Enterprise. Others involved in the case, who are currently at large, included a former Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, Ibrahim Kashim, the incumbent Secretary to the State…
By Miriam Humbe The Army War College Nigeria (AWCN) held its annual Inter-Agency Seminar for Course 9/2025 participants, focusing on strengthening inter-agency cooperation in addressing Nigeria’s complex security challenges. College Public Relations Officer, Major Hashimu Sa’ad Abdullahi disclosed this in a statement signed on Monday. The event held on 7 April 2025 at the TY Buratai Auditorium, brought together top security stakeholders, government officials, scholars, and professionals with the theme: “Multiplicity of Operations in Nigeria’s Contemporary Security Landscape: Optimizing Multi-Agency Efforts for Effective Threat Response.” In his keynote address, the Special Guest of Honour (SGOH), Minister of Police Affairs, (Dr)…
***As NPF Withdraws Invitation Letter The Nigeria Police Force has withdrawn its earlier invitation extended to Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi in connection with the unfortunate incident that occurred in Kano State during the Sallah celebration on March 30, 2025. The invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in the state. However, following advice from respected stakeholders and in line with the Inspector-General of Police’s commitment to ensuring that policing actions are not politicized or misinterpreted, the IGP has directed that the invitation be…
***As President Tinubu Harps On Improved Welfare For Officers The Nigeria Police Force successfully commemorated its maiden National Police Day on April 7th, 2025, with a grand celebration held at Eagle Square, Abuja. The event marked a significant milestone in recognizing the vital role of the police in ensuring national security and stability. The highlight of the event was a spectacular parade and procession by police personnel, which showcased their professionalism and skills in the art. The parade comprised an array of operational and tactical gadgets of the force such as Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robots, specialized EOD disposal vehicles, Special…
By Miriam Humbe The Minister for Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande has advocated for more reforms that would enable Corps Members become more relevant in today’s job market. This was contained in a statement signed on Monday by NYSC’s Acting Director Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu. He said efforts must also be put in place to make them useful to the society through agriculture, rural health, self- empowerment through skills among others. The Minister stated this today in his goodwill message at the opening ceremony of 2025 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Annual Management Conference held in Abuja. Olawande,…