Speaking on national television, Idris dismissed public assumptions that the government was simply holding on to a list of suspects, noting that thorough evidence gathering is essential before any trial. His comments follow growing criticism over the failure of successive administrations to prosecute individuals linked to financing Boko Haram, ISWAP and bandit groups, despite earlier […]
The sentencing was announced by Justice James Omotosho. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for Counts 4, 5, and 6 of the seven-count charges, while he was handed a 20-year jail term for Count 2. Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment, said the prosecution proved its case in the seven counts against Kanu beyond a reasonable […]
The decision followed the dismissal of three fresh motions filed by Kanu, which the court held to be without merit. Tensions rose during the ruling when Kanu interjected, insisting that the court could not move forward because he had not filed his final written address. Raising his voice, he challenged the legality of the charges […]
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar Kotarkoshi, the armed attackers, wielding sophisticated weapons, invaded the school at about 4:00 am and opened fire as they forced their way in. The terrorists reportedly abducted 25 students and killed a staff member, identified as Hassan Makuku, while another, Ali Shehu, sustained […]
This was disclosed in a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer Josephine Adeh, stating that the intelligence-led operation took place at Angwan Adamu Ruga Fulani Zone B, Riverside, Ado Mararaba, Nasarawa State. The operation followed a report indicating that several foreign nationals had been lured into Nigeria under the pretext of lucrative job […]
The State Commandant, Maku Olatunde, disclosed this while parading the suspects at the command headquarters in Awka. According to Olatunde, the operation was conducted across several hotels and grocery stores in Awka following credible intelligence reports. He said, “In a bid to rid Anambra State of individuals masquerading as private security operatives, the NSCDC, Anambra […]
The Enugu State Government disclosed this in a statement issued by the state Ministry of Children, Gender Affairs, and Social Development. The statement disclosed that Okonkwo who is a native of Imo State residing in Enugu, was arrested after a concerned citizen alerted authorities about the disturbing incident. According to the statement, the suspect is […]
The spokesman of the command, Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri, saying that a female suspect was also arrested alongside the suspected hoodlum. He said that the duo were nabbed by the operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team (CP-SAT) of the command. Edafe said that the operation followed […]
The decision was announced in Abuja after a meeting of the party’s National Working Committee (NWC), which approved the findings of its disciplinary panel and a White Paper that reviewed the case. Speaking to journalists, the party’s spokesperson, Rufus Aiyenigba, said the expulsion followed months of investigation and disciplinary hearings. He explained that the affected […]
The Public Relations Officer of Ondo State Police Command, Olusola Ayanlade, confirmed the arrest in a statement made available to journalists in Akure. It was gathered that the detectives at the Yaba Divisional headquarters in Ondo city, acting on credible intelligence, stormed the area called Eyingun-Owode and arrested the suspect. “A thorough search of the […]