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Police arrest two suspects for selling newborn twins for 150k

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Ujunwa Una ‘f’ and Chinelo Igbechionwu ‘f’ for conspiracy and child sales.

The suspects were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus-stop, an entry point into Lagos State, whom had earlier been alerted about the suspects by a Good Samaritan. The suspects were found with two newborn baby girls, approximately six-days old, while traveling from Abia State on September 9, 2024.

Investigations revealed that the suspects were en route to deliver the babies to one nurse in Lagos State whom the mother of the babies promised to link them up with only after they had arrived Lagos.

Upon questioning, the suspects confessed to the crime, stating that they were paid the sum of One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (₦150,000) for transportation of the babies to Lagos. The suspects added that the mother of the babies sold the babies because she could not give them proper care.

The case was transferred to the Gender Unit of the Command from where the newborns were placed in the custody of a motherless babies home for proper care and medical evaluation.

While investigation is ongoing to arrest other conspirators, the arrested suspects were arraigned on Thursday, September 19, 2024.

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Police Arrests ‘Yahoo Boy’ Who Confined Lady In Abuja Hotel For Ritual

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Thursday night, confirmed the arrest of an alleged internet fraudster, otherwise known as “Yahoo Boy,” who confined a young lady for money rituals in Abuja.

The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).

Spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement, said the police are currently awaiting the NSCDC to hand over the suspect to the command.

Social media was awash on Thursday after a video clip showed the young lady confined in a room with her legs tied.

It was learned that she was allegedly confined by her boyfriend at the Top View Hotel, Wuse, Abuja, for a money ritual.

SP Adeh said, “Findings revealed that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has taken the suspect into custody and are yet to hand over to the police for diligent investigation.

“The FCT Police Command, for all intents and purposes, awaits the NSCDC to hand over all parties for the commencement of diligent and discreet investigation.

“Further developments will be communicated in due course.”

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Police poisoned me twice, one succeeded – PIDOMNIGERIA alleges

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Embattled investigative journalist and whistle-blower, Bristol Isaac Tamunobiefiri popularly known as PIDOMNIGERIA, on Tuesday alleged plots by the Nigeria Police Force to poison him.

PIDOMNIGERIA alleged that men of the NPF made two attempts to poison him.

Disclosing this, a fellow undercover journalist, David Hundeyin said one of the attempts was successful.

Posting on X, Hundeyin wrote: “I spoke to @PIDOMNIGERIA on the phone after his arraignment earlier today. He informed me that the police made 2 attempts to poison him last week, at least one of which was visibly successful.”

On Tuesday, the police arraigned the whistleblower on charges of money laundering, unlawfully obtaining and disseminating classified official secret documents and cybercrime at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

After listening to his matter, Justice Emeka Nwite subsequently sent PIDOMNIGERIA to prison.

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Alleged Plot to Overthrow Tinubu: Police place N20m bounty on Wynne, Ehims

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Nigeria Police have placed a N20 million bounty on a British national, Andrew Wynne, and a Nigerian, Lucky Ehims, who were declared wanted on Monday for allegedly attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu.

According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyuwa Adejobi, following extensive intelligence gathering and collaboration with other security agencies, nine suspects have been arrested, who received substantial financial backing from foreign sources to destabilize the country.

He said that preliminary findings revealed they orchestrated and funded violent protests by disseminating false information and engaging in other unlawful activities to create anarchy and justify their illegal plot to overthrow the democratically elected government.

“Investigations have identified a foreign mercenary, Andrew Wynne (also known as Andrew Povich or Drew Povey), a British national, who built a network of sleeper cells to topple the government and plunge the nation into chaos.
“He rented a space at Labour House, Abuja, for an ‘Iva Valley Bookshop’ and established ‘STARS of Nations Schools’ as a cover for his subversive activities,” he said.

The Police, therefore, called on the public to assist in any useful information that would help their investigations, saying if Andrew Wynne and Lucky Ehims are seen, they should be arrested and handed over to the nearest Police Station.

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Police arrests woman who threatened to poison, kill fellow Nigerians in Canada

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Toronto Police Service has arrested a Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, who threatened to poison and kill Yoruba and Edo communities in Canada.

A statement by Constable Laura Brabant said Sonnberger was arrested on Sunday, September 1.

Recall that the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) had petitioned Honourable Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton, Canada, concerning the matter involving Amaka Patience Sunnberger, a Nigerian national residing in Canada.

Sunnberger had on August 25, 2024 posted an online content threatening death to specific members of the Nigerian community.

Responding to the petition, the Toronto police said Sunnberger has been charged with Uttering threats and she is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, 2201 Finch Avenue West on Monday, September 2nd, 2024, at 10:00am in courtroom 107 is making the public aware of an arrest made in a suspected hate-motivated threatening investigation.

The statement reads, “On Sunday, September 1, 2024, Toronto Police arrested Amaka Sonnberger, 46, of Toronto. This investigation is being treated as a suspected hate-motivated offence. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

“When suspected hate-motivated offences are reported to police, the investigation could be led by a Divisional investigator with the support of the Hate Crime Unit (HCU), or in some cases, will be investigated exclusively by the HCU.

“If it is alleged a criminal offence was committed (such as assault or mischief) and it is believed to have been motivated by bias, prejudice or hate, the officer-in-charge may consult with the Crown. If a person is charged and convicted of the offence, the Judge will take into consideration hate as an aggravating factor when imposing a sentence.

“Wilful promotion of hatred and advocating genocide are hate propaganda (hate speech) offences which require the Attorney General’s consent to lay charges. These charges are often laid at a later time.”

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Shiite Clash: “You killed several of us, shot your own Officers” – IMN replies Nigerian Police

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, has issued a statement on the crisis that occurred in Abuja on Sunday between its members and officers of the Nigerian Police Force.

The statement, signed by Sheikh Sidi Munir Mainasara, claimed that the Police opened fired on them(Shiites) unprovoked. They also alleged that the police killed its own officers by mistake as they shot sporadically.

Leading reporters earlier reported that Two Police officers lost their lives in the clash. The statement read in full; “Our attention has been drawn to a press statement signed by one SP Josephine Adeh, the PRO FCT Police Command, alleging that Aeba’een mourners killed two police officers on duty and rendered three others unconscious when they attacked the annual Arbaeen trek in Abuja earlier today. This statement is false, fabricated, and misleading. And we would like to set the record straight.”

“The Arbaeen Trek is a religious event that takes place annually to mark the 40th day of remembrance of the martyrdom of the grandson of the Holy Prophet, who was killed in the plains of Karbala, alongside his family and companions.”

“It’s an event that is attended by people from all walks of life—Muslims and non-Muslims alike—because the sacrifice of Imam Hussein (as) is a pivotal moment that changes human history and transcends race, religion, or ethnicity.”

“This year’s Arbaeen procession commenced peacefully until when the police forces appeared out of nowhere, armed to the-teeth and opened fire on innocent citizens exercising their legal rights. They gravely wounded hundreds, arrested so many others, and killed scores of our brothers and sisters. In the process, they also killed their colleagues, who were apparently hit by their stray bullets as they were shooting indiscriminately.”

“As if that were not enough, a team of combined security forces later in the evening trooped to a guest house in Suleja, where our brothers and sisters used to reside, and opened fire unprovoked. The attack happened around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at a guest house located behind Kwata in Suleja town, Niger State.”

“At the time of compiling this report, an eyewitness confirmed that the police had set fire to a car parked at the entrance of the house, vandalised many valuable facilities, and also attempted to burn down the house, but their efforts were thwarted. The report also confirmed that the police fired indiscriminately at the people present at the scene and arrested dozens of people present at the scene.”

“It could be recalled that in July 2019, a similar incident occurred where the police forces attacked a peaceful #FreeZakzaky procession and killed their colleague in the process, but later blamed the Islamic movement for it. But an autopsy report later revealed that he was indeed killed by a stray bullet, and they were ordered by a court of law to pay ransom to his family.”

“We wish to draw the attention of the general public to the fact that the activists of the Islamic movement are unarmed and defenseless. We do not carry any form of weaponry. Therefore, we reject and condemn the statement from the PRO FCT Police Command in its entirety. It’s a statement aimed at scapegoating the movement as well as seeking cheap public sympathy that will allow them to carry out even further atrocities against defenceless civilians.”, the statement read.

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BREAKING: Three persons confirmed dead as police, Shiite members clash in Abuja (VIDEO)

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Police officers, On Sunday, Clashed with several members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria(IMN) also known as ‘shiites’ at the Popular Wuse Market leading to the death of a Trader and two police officers.

Leading reporters gathered that the shiites where on an Arbaeen procession, to commemorate the 40th day after the Ashura anniversary when things went awry.

Police officers attempted to disperse the procession by firing teargas and live ammunition and in the process a trader identified as Amiru was hit in the chest by a stray bullet. He wash rushed to Zone 3 Hospital where he gave up the ghost.

Things escalated further when the shiites and some traders retaliated by pelting police officers with stones and burning three of their vehicles.

Reacting to the Development, the spokesperson of the police in Abuja, Josephine Adeh disclosed that Two police officers were killed.

“The FCT police command wishes to confirm an unprovoked 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.”

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BREAKING: Moment Police Chase Away Ex-LGA Chairman, Pro-Wike Youths From Secretariat [VIDEO]

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

Officers of the Rivers State Police Command have prevented the immediate past Chairman of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Hon. Allwell Ihundah, from accessing his office.

This development comes amidst a deepening political crisis in the state.

According to a video by Channels Television, the chairman was denied entry into his office, following a directive by the police to take control of all 23 local government council secretariats in the state.

The crisis took a fiery turn after Governor Siminalayi Fubara directed Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to assume leadership of the council areas, following the expiration of the three-year tenure of elected chairmen, vice chairmen, and councillors.

A recent court ruling had annulled the tenure extension granted by the 27-member Assembly loyal to former governor Nyesom Wike, recognizing a three-man House of Assembly instead.

However, the former chairmen have refused to step down, leading to clashes between supporters of the two political factions.

Tragically, a police officer and a vigilante lost their lives in the violence that erupted at Eberi-Omuma, Omuma LGA, according to a statement by the police on Tuesday.

“To forestall more bloodshed and prevent a further breakdown of law and order, the Police have taken over all the 23 Council Secretariats and some critical government infrastructure in the state.

Conventional police officers and anti-riot police officers have been deployed to these facilities. While urging all groups and individuals to be law-abiding, the Command also warn anyone who intends to cause mayhem as we will not hesitate to impose the full weight of the law on them,” the statement read in part.

In a recent development, Governor Fubara has sworn in new caretaker chairmen for the 23 local government areas of the state.

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BREAKING: Police rescue kidnapped Fouani brothers in Lagos

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Lagos police command has rescued the three abducted Fouani brothers, Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani.

The brothers, who are part of the prominent Fouani Nigeria Ltd family, were kidnapped on June 14 around 6 pm while travelling by boat from their factory.

Fouani Nigeria Ltd, a leading electronics company, is the sole distributor of LG, Hisense, and Maxi products in Nigeria.

Leading reporters reports that the Monday night rescue was disclosed by the police spokesperson in the state, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Tuesday.

More to follow…

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Police deny witch-hunting journalists with cyber crime act

by Folarin Kehinde
written by Folarin Kehinde

The Nigeria Police Force clarified on Thursday that it was not out to witch-hunt journalists and suppress press freedom through the application of the amended CyberCrime Act of 2024, as alleged by the public.

The Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made the clarifications while speaking at a joint briefing by Security, Defence and response agencies organised by the Strategic Communications Interagency Policy Committee of office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA in Abuja, stated that the police were not preventing journalists from performing their duties.

Recently, the country has seen a series of crackdowns on journalists due to the implementation of the act by the police.

The former editor of First News, Segun Olatunji; Daniel Ojukwu, a journalist with the Foundation for Investigative Journalism; Dayo Aiyetan, Executive Director of the International Centre for Investigative Reporting; and Nurudeen Akewushola, an investigative journalist with the platform, were among the latest victims of the contentious act.

According to the Force Spokesperson, “It’s not true that we are applying cyber crime act to witch-hunt or oppress you or to subvert press freedom in Nigeria. I am not saying you should not be a whistleblower but if you want to be one, you must get your facts right.”

He noted that the police operated under numerous laws and could prosecute journalists guilty of publishing defamatory reports using any of these laws.

Adejobi said, “Defamation of character is a law defined under the Cybercrime Act and the criminal acts of this country define defamation as an offence. If somebody has published something wrong against you, as a Nigerian you have the right to take it up.

“As a trained police officer, I may decide not to use the cybercrime act to prosecute you. As a trained policeman I must be able to lay my hands on many laws to nail you if I want to. Forget the fact that the NSA has called for the full implementation of the act, the police can lay their hands on any law to prosecute anybody.”

The Force Spokesperson added that journalists do not enjoy immunity, noting that a journalist is “criminally liable” once accused of a crime.

According to him, “Mind you, the fact that somebody is a journalist does not grant him immunity over certain things. You are criminally liable once an offence has been laid against you and the police have the duty to take it up.”

He urged journalists invited by the force to honour the invitations and inform his office.

Adejobi said, “Let me put it on record that if a petition has been written against you, as a certified journalist is to honour the invitation and get across to the office of the Force spokesperson.

“Some of them you claimed have been victimized have not contacted me. Everybody is a journalist, we practise citizen journalism in Nigeria.”

Adejobi stated that the police had not yet arrested any journalists from mainstream media.

He said, “The fact is the police have not arrested anyone from the mainstream media. Most of these bloggers are always running foul of the law because they want to break the law. You can’t break the news without confirmation from the parties involved. You need to balance your report. Once you are invited to come and clarify a report, don’t run away. We are human beings like you.”

He criticised media houses for using the term “abduction” to describe the arrest of journalists, saying that “the police do not abduct, rather they arrest.”

According to him “We don’t abduct, we arrest. If the arrest is wrong, you tell us why the arrest is wrong and we will tell you why it is right. We face challenges because many of you don’t understand the legal framework.”

Adejobi, however, said “when a journalist is arrested, his colleagues cannot stand surety for him.”

He maintained that the police would not release such a journalist unless a “substantive surety” is provided.

According to him” Once you have been arrested, your statement is taken under caution. Under the law, you are to be granted bail to a substantive surety and that is another problem. Don’t tell me your colleague in your office will stand surety for you. No. If you are not a substantive surety the police will not release anybody to you.”

Adejobi stated that the force was not mandated to extend an invitation to a suspect during the investigation, describing such a gesture as an honour.

He said, “I want to clarify that we are not obliged to send an invitation to a suspect in the first instance. It is just out of respect. No law says you must invite somebody before you carry out your investigation; we can only honour you by extending an invitation to you. Where you don’t honour the invitation, we go to court to get a warrant. With that warrant, we can even declare you wanted and arrest you anywhere.”

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