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Post Date : September 14, 2024

One dead, tension as suspected herdsmen invade Imo community unchallenged

Residents of Irete Autonomous Community in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria, are currently enveloped in palpable fear after suspected herdsmen invaded and machete two siblings few days ago. Our correspondent learnt that since Wednesday, members of the community have been plagued by persistent insecurity issues, primarily attributed to attacks by armed individuals suspected to be Fulani herdsmen residing within the area, especially at the surrounding bushes and in uncompleted buildings. It was gathered that on Wednesday night, Irete Vigilante engaged these armed hoodlums in a gunfight. A local source who preferred not to be named said the assailants had tried to rob some female residents along the Owerri/Onitsha Expressway before the Vigilante members intervened. The source said the confrontation by the local security operatives led to the attackers fleeing into nearby bushes along the northern part of Irete community, eventually making their escape through the nearby River Nwaorie. While fleeing, the hoodlums attacked several residents along their escape route. Among the victims were two siblings, Uche Agbanyi and his sister Ugochi Agbanyi. Our correspondent gathered that the two siblings sustained severe injuries. Initially, they were rejected by a local hospital in Irete but were later admitted to the Federal Medical Center (FMC) in Owerri. Another source who’s also aware of this incident, confirmed to our correspondent that that one the siblings, Ugochi died on Friday night. Some leaders of the community have appealed to the Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodimma, the Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, and other relevant security agencies to intervene and enhance security measures in Irete. When our correspondent reached out to the Imo state police spokesperson for comments, an ASP, Henry Okoye said he’s not aware of this incident. He promised to get back to our correspondent but was yet to do so as at press time.

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Post Date : September 14, 2024

BREAKING: Man confirms police returned N3m extorted from him by officers in Bayelsa

Isaac Kelechi confirmed on Friday night that police authorities have returned the N3 million that some officers extorted from him in Bayelsa State, south-south Nigeria. According to Premium Times, Mr. Isaac said on Friday night that he has now collected the money. “They have given me the money today. (I am) just coming in from Bayelsa now,” he said in a WhatsApp message. The victim said that, against his wishes, the police authorities returned the money to him in cash, but he insisted on getting a Point of Sale (POS) machine operator to transfer the money to his bank account. “They did (the handover in cash), but after the handover I refused to touch the cash, insisting they get a POS agent to take the cash and transfer it to me, which they did,” he stated. “Come To Abuja For Your Money“ Last week, Mr Isaac, revealed that Nigerian police authorities have now asked him to come to Abuja and get his money back. Recall that on August 26, the Ghana-based Nigerian, Mr Isaac, urged the Inspector General of Police to fish out some policemen who extorted N3m from him at gunpoint. Isaac who hails from Nguru Nworie autonomous community in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo state who spoke to journalists in Owerri on Friday said that the policemen accosted him and two of his friends on Monday at Udi axis in Bayelsa state and forced him on a gunpoint to transfer N3m to them after manhandling him and threatening to shoot him. Isaac, who said that he was in the country to attend a friend’s Traditional marriage ceremony in Bayelsa state, disclosed that the policemen forced him to unlock his phone, and on seeing an N10m Bank alert, they started beating him and threatened to kill him if he failed to transfer N6m to them. Officers Arrested The Police Public Relations Officer, Adejobi Olumuyiwa said the policemen involved in the case of extortion of N3m from Isaac in Bayelsa State on his way to Imo State with two of his friends have been arrested. Mr Adejobi, who revealed this, said the policemen are attached to zone 16 police headquarters in Yenagoa. Mr Adejobi said the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the command to produce the men at the Force Headquarters (FHQ). He said the FHQ would continue to sanitize the system and ensure justice is done in all cases brought to its notice.

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Post Date : September 14, 2024

DAILIES TOP STORIES: APC, PDP, LP trade tackles, parties mobilise huge funds for vote-buying as Edo gov poll draws closer

Saturday 14 September 2024 Petrol loading from Dangote refinery begins next week – Marketers Mass poisoning: Freed Nigerian-Canadian woman justifies threat You can’t feast while Nigerians fast, Obi slams Tinubu Flooding: FG Warns Of Impending Disaster In Two States I Won’t Support Fubara In My Political Life Again – Wike Flood: Borno Announces Relief Fund, Urges Donation For Victims FG Declares Monday Public Holiday PDP Suspends Dino Melaye For Alleged Anti-Party Activities Troops Kill Wanted Bandit Leader In Zamfara Northwest Insecurity: Days Of Bello Turji, Other Bandits Numbered — CDS I’ll never support Fubara again in my political life, says Wike US court sentences American to 40 years for killing, dismembering Gokada founder Lagos, Abia, Akwa Ibom get new police commissioners Police arrest four over killing of Kogi varsity student Hardship: Animal feed now delicacy to some families Troops Gun Down Turji’s Boss, Other Notorious Bandits In Zamfara FG approves promotion of 20,867 officers of civil defence, immigration, others Wanted drug baron behind four cocaine shipments to Saudi Arabia, Qatar arrested Visit a newspaper stand this morning, buy and read a copy for yourself…

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Post Date : September 13, 2024

Man declared wanted for ‘stealing EFCC’s vehicle’

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a 26-years-old Ibrahim Mohammed wanted for allegedly stealing a car belonging to the commission. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Friday, said Mohammed is wanted in connection with the theft and illegal possession of the commission’s vehicle. The suspect, according to the statement, is reported to be an indigene of Jada Local Government Area in Adamawa State. The anti-graft agency has urged anyone with information regarding Mohammed’s whereabouts to contact the commission immediately. “Anyone with useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the EFCC or the nearest police station. “The public is hereby notified that Ibrahim Mohammed is wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in an alleged case of stealing and illegal possession of commission’s vehicle,” the statement read.

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Post Date : September 13, 2024

US, British citizens among 37 sentenced to death in DR Congo coup trial

A Democratic Republic of Congo court has sentenced 37 people to death for taking part in an attempt to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi in May. Among those sentenced were three Americans, a Briton, a Belgian, and a Canadian national. The Congolese army had attributed an attempted coup that it thwarted to local and foreign fighters. The statement came hours after armed men attacked the house of Vital Kamerhe, former chief of staff and close ally of Tshisekedi. Michel Muhima, Kamerhe’s spokesperson, had said the gunmen clad in military uniform engaged the politician’s guards in a shootout, leaving three people dead. Christian Malanga, a US national of Congolese origin, the suspected leader of the plot, was killed during the attack. Marcel, Malanga’s son, told the court that his father had threatened to kill him unless he took part. Lucy Tamyln, US ambassador to the DRC, had expressed shock and concern at the involvement of American citizens. Tamlyn assured that US authorities would cooperate with the DRC government to hold involved citizens accountable. In the verdict on Friday, the court acquitted 14 people. Death sentences have not been carried out in DR Congo for roughly two decades, as convicts serve life imprisonment instead. However, the government lifted the suspension in March, citing the need to remove “traitors” from the nation’s dysfunctional army.

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Post Date : September 13, 2024

Bandit kingpin, Halilu Sububu, 38 others killed

The Nigerian Air Force said a notorious terrorist kingpin, Halilu Sububu has been killed by its special forces. One of his audacious attacks was on a military base in Katsina in 2021 where many soldiers were killed. Although based in Zamfara, Sububu terrorises communities in Sokoto, Niger, and Kaduna States. Sububu’s death is coming a few hours after the Nigerian Army announced the death of another terrorist kingpin in Zamfara State, Halilu Buzu. Confirming the death of Sububu in a statement on Friday, the Deputy Director of Public Relations and Information, Nigerian Air Force, Group Captain, Kabiru Ali, said 38 others were killed in Zamfara on September 12. He said, “In a decisive joint operation led by three personnel of the Nigerian Air Force Special Forces, a notorious bandit, Halilu Sububu, and over 38 terrorists were neutralized during an engagement near Mayanchi on 12 September 2024. The operation was part of an ongoing effort by NAF and ground forces to exploit intelligence and secure the area following contact with hostile elements.” Ali added that three PKT machine guns, five AK-47 rifles, 29 magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition of varying calibres were recovered from the terrorists. He said, “NAF Special Forces of Operation HADARIN DAJI, in the company of other ground troops, initiated a follow-up exploitation mission after troops encountered terrorists in the vicinity of Mayanchi. During the mission, it was confirmed that 38 terrorists had been neutralized, with 4 bodies retrieved for verification. “In addition to the elimination of the terrorists, a significant cache of weapons was recovered, including 2 Rocket-Propelled Grenade tubes, 1 RPG bomb, 3 PKT machine guns, 5 AK-47 rifles, 29 magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition of varying calibres. “This operation underscores the effectiveness and professionalism of the NAF Special Forces in leading critical missions in conjunction with other services aimed at neutralizing threats and maintaining national security.”

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Post Date : September 13, 2024

FG declares Monday as Eid-ul-Mawlid holiday

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16, 2024, as a public holiday to mark the celebration of the Eid-ul-Mawlid. Eid-ul-Mawlid is the commemoration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the federal government in a statement by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Friday. While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion, he implored them to use the opportunity of the period to pray for enduring peace and a more prosperous egalitarian nation. The minister urged the Muslims and all Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice, and resilience.

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Post Date : September 13, 2024

CBN demands monthly PoS transactions report

Records of all Point of Sale (PoS) transactions are to be submitted every month henceforth, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) said yesterday. The apex bank has already directed two licensed Payment Terminal Service Aggregators (PTSAs) – Nigeria Interbank Settlement System PIc (NIBSS) and Unified Payment Services Limited (UPSL) – to carry out the directive. According to the apex bank, the NIBSS and UPSL are to submit monthly returns to the CBN, detailing the number of merchants and agents they manage, along with the PTSA services used to route the corresponding transactions. In a circular to all PSPs released yesterday and signed by Director, Payments System Management Department, Oladimeji Taiwo, the apex bank said each of PTSA is required to submit monthly returns to the CBN, detailing all transactions processed through their platforms. The circular reads: “In order to achieve the objective of tracking electronic transactions in Nigeria, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) in August 2011, granted a Payment Terminal Service Aggregator (PTSA) licence to Nigeria Interbank Settlement System PIc (NIBSS). “As part of efforts to mitigate the concerns regarding channeling all Point of Sale (PoS) transactions through a single aggregator, the CBN on April 19, 2024, granted a second PTSA licence to Unified Payment Services Limited (UPSL).” The apex bank also directed acquirers to henceforth route all transactions from PoS terminals at merchant and agent locations, whether on physical or electronic PoS terminals, through any CBN-licensed Payment Terminal Service Aggregator (PTSA). It directed that PTSAs are required to send PoS transactions to only Processors certified by the relevant payment scheme, nominated by the Acquirer and licensed by CBN. The circular added: “All licensed Processors must be integrated with both PTSAS, thereby allowing Acquirers the flexibility to choose which Processor(s) and PTSA to utilize. “All Payment Terminal Service Provider (PTSPs) must ensure that their PoS devices and applications are configured to route transactions through any PTSA, as directed by the Acquirer.” Also, the returns are expected to be submitted to the Director, Payments System Management Department, not later than seven days after the end of each month. “Consequently, you are hereby directed to commence regularisation with the PTSAs and notify the CBN in writing to confirm compliance, within 30 days from the date of this Circular,” the apex bank said.

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Post Date : September 13, 2024

Jeremiah Paul arrested for killing, burying female student after Ransom

A 20-year-old man, Paul Jeremiah, has been arrested for the murder of a 100-level female student at the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi state. The state police command’s spokesman, SP William Aya, confirmed the suspect’s arrest to Daily Trust, on Friday. He then removed her vital organs allegedly for ritual purposes. The victim was reported missing on September 4, 2024. Sources said Jeremiah had kidnapped Damilola in Felele-Lokoja and took her to an uncompleted building in the area. He contacted her family for ransom payment to secure her release. He was said to have placed an initial ransom of N400,000 on her in which the family paid to secure her release. Not satisfied, he reportedly contacted her family again, demanding an additional N10m before the lady could regain her freedom. However, the suspect was tracked down by police to his location and got arrested in the process of trying to collect the demanded N10m ransom from the family of the slain lady . Meanwhile, the suspect, in a viral video, confessed to the crime, but claimed he acted alone. In the video, the suspect led the security operatives to a shallow grave in the bush where he had left her remains, stating that he killed the lady because she had seen his face after the abduction. “I committed the act alone. I strangled her. I killed her because she was trying to escape after seeing my face,” he said.

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