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The total number of suspects arrested during the period stands at 2,141; cases charged to court were 1,345, while cases that were successfully prosecuted are 1,530, out of which 62 convictions were secured.
Corruption
They were prosecuted on a separate one-count charge bordering on obtaining by false pretence, retention of proceeds of crime and possession of fraudulent documents.
Community
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, the President noted that jungle justice has no place in Nigeria, and all Nigerians have the freedom to move freely in any part of the country.
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The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Moshood Jimoh, has also warned those behind the spread of fake news in the state to to change their ways or face the full wrath of the law for such criminal act.
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Information obtained by our correspondent indicates that the building where the rifles and ammunition were found had been acquired by a furniture company and the place was being cleanup when the items were discovered.
Corruption
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), re-arraigned Dasuki and three others before Justice Charles Agbaza of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, over alleged 32-counts of dishonesty and breach of trust.
Crime
The PPRO said the driver initially told the passenger that his vehicle’s navigation system had malfunctioned, after he deviated from the intended route and thereafter overpowered the lady and restrained her hands with two plastic tyre clips.
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The Customs’ Area Comptroller at the Idiroko Border Command said the foreign currency was being smuggled by a yet-to-be identified courier from Nigeria to Benin Republic, through the border, before it was intercepted.
Community
The State Commissioner of Police, OLUGBENGA ADEPOJU, said the operation was carried by a Joint Security Team, comprising the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigerian Military and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
Corruption
Exhibits recovered from the suspects include 2 exotic cars, 5 laptops, and 14 smartphones, adding that they would be charged to court on completion of investigations.
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PSC’s Head of Media and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, disclosed in a statement that the new State CPs were subjected to oral interview, which was coordinated by DIG Taiwo Lakanu Rtd, before their appointment was approved.
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Already, the communities where these incidents are alleged to have occurred have reacted, dismissing any claims of explosions on oil and gas facilities in their domains, and reassuring that all critical government assets within their areas are safe, secure and efficiently functioning.
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42-year-old Indian woman, identified as Ms. Neetu Neetu, was arrested at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, MAKIA, Kano, for allegedly trafficking of cocaine.
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The CAS directive aligns with the NAF Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan and reinforces its commitment to precision air operations that prioritize civilian safety.
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The spokesperson for the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola said the Vice Principal of Ifo High School, Mr. Alako Oluwole, alongside a teacher identified as Mr. Akinseku Oloruntoba Julius reported the activities of the students.
Community
The suspects, who are currently in custody, were caught after breaking into a private residence in the town in the late hours of Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Crime
Commandant Keshinro made the call in a presentation at the Annual Stakeholders' Meeting for 2025/2026 session, which was organised by the Lagos State Government’s Office of Quality and Education Assurance in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
Community
The blast at the Bodo community-end of the Trans-Niger Pipeline, which transports crude oil to the Bonny Terminal, was followed by a raging inferno. But the cause of the explosion had not been ascertained as at the time of filing in this report.
Corruption
The subject of the EFCC investigation is one Andrew Torhile Uchi, who is the Personal Assistant to the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.
Corruption
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, confirmed the arrest of Okungbowa is a statement in connection with an online viral video in which he was purported seen spraying and mutilating the Naira at a bar on March 9, 2025.
Corruption
EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale disclosed in a statement that Catherine Ijeoma Ugwu allegedly committed the offence between the period of June 2023 and August 2024 in Maiduguri, Borno State.
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The Commission It also approved the promotion of 19 Deputy Commissioners to the rank of Commissioner of Police, while 13 Superintendents of Police and 14 Deputy Superintendents were also elevated to their next ranks.
Corruption
Kunya was first arrested in January 2025 for violating the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Act which prohibits the abuse and mutilation of the Naira, and was granted administrative bail pending her arraignment before the Federal High Court in Kano. But she allegedly jumped bail.
Crime
Bulama Abdulrahman was sentenced to seven years imprisonment without an option of fine after he posed as EFCC auctioneer to sell properties, which the commission caused to be forfeited to the Federal Government.
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EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, who confirmed the development in a statement, said the defendant accordingly pleaded guilty to the charge, while counsel to the defendant A. A. Yaro, prayed the court to temper justice with mercy.
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IGP Egbetokun said the decision in line with the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to upholding the fundamental human rights of every citizen and ensure adherence to global best practices in policing.
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EFCC spokesman, Dele Oyewale, disclosed in a statement that both men pleaded “guilty” when the one-count charge was read to them.
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The suspects in EFCC custody included four Chinese and twenty-seven Nigerians, who are alleged to be suppliers and were found in possession of unprocessed solid minerals, suspected to have been illegally mined.
