In a statement released by the EFCC Media Office, “the suspects were picked up during sting operations carried out in Tanke, University Road, Oshin, and Agbabiaka areas of the state capital.” The commission said the arrests followed credible intelligence linking the suspects to cybercrime activities within Ilorin. EFCC disclosed that items recovered from them included […]
The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement. The kidnappers were identified as Hassan Mohammed (20) of Wandigah Town, Mandagali, Borno State; Bello Abubakar (25) of Roundabout Maura, Sokoto State; and Yusuf Ahmed (23) of Hazari LGA, Bauchi State. According to Grace Iringe-Koko, the arrests followed an investigation into the […]
This was disclosed in a statement released by the command’s deputy spokesperson, Babaseyi Oluseyi, that Samuel had only recently completed a six-year prison sentence before returning to violent crime. According to Oluseyi, investigations showed that on August 18, Samuel, armed with a pistol shot and wounded a businessman, Gbenga Obama, during a daylight robbery on […]
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi, said operatives arrested one Abdullahi Mohammed, 32, of Liji Quarters, Yamaltu/Deba LGA, who allegedly specialised in recruiting young boys, equipping them with fake vigilante identity cards and uniforms, and sending them to rob unsuspecting residents. Two of his alleged recruits, identified as Alkasim Mohammed a.k.a. “Babanta” (18) and […]
Their release comes after four weeks in custody and sustained diplomatic and investigative efforts by Nigerian authorities. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, confirmed the release at a press briefing in Abuja. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, identified the released individuals as Maryam Hussain Abdullahi, Mrs. Abdullahi Bahijja Aminu, and Mr. Abdulhamid Saddieq. According to […]
EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyede, made the statement through Chief Superintendent CSE Coker Oyegunle at an event organized by the Coalition of Nigerian Youth on Security and Safety Affairs in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement released by the commission, Olukoyede emphasized that cybercrime and other fraudulent activities not only endanger the future of […]
The command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, in Uyo disclosed this, saying the arrest followed several complaints received by the Command. He said the operatives launched a technical intelligence-led operation, adding that the effort culminated in the arrest of the three prime suspects from their hideout in the Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area. ”The Akwa […]
In a statement released, the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said the 48 year old man, a native of Akwa Ibom but resides in Port Harcourt, lured the 12 year old girl into a stationary tricycle before assaulting her. According to the statement, the incident occurred at Mini Orlu, off Ada-George Road, where the victim, […]
The commanders identified as Mahmud Usman, also known as Abu Bara’a/Abbas/Mukhtar, and his deputy, Abubakar Abba, also known as Isah Adam/Mahmud Al-Nigeri, popularly called Mallam Mamuda, Mahmud Al-Nigeri will be arraigned alongside Abu Bara’a before justice Wmeka Nwite on a 32 counts charge on terrorism. According to the court, both men are alleged to have […]
The operatives, attached to the BUA Cement Factory, were ambushed and killed by suspected kidnappers. During the assault a Chinese expatriate was abducted, while four others were rescued. Four additional victims sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital. Subsequently, the NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed Audi, directed the Edo Command and senior […]