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EFCC Arraigns Suspect for Alleged $285m Crude Oil Fraud against Singaporean
EFCC Arraigns Suspect for Alleged $285m Crude Oil Fraud against Singaporean
The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Wednesday October 21, 2026, arraigned one Amechi James Oduofor before Justice C. A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court Benin City for crude oil fraud.
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Oduofor, 6, 4 was arraigned on an eight-count charge bordering on forgery, impersonation and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of $285,000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Five thousand Dollars) from a Singaporean.
One of the charges reads: “That you Amechi James Oduofor, sometime in 2020 within the jurisdiction of this honourable count did knowingly make a false document to wit: a false identity card of Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation with the name Engr. Wilcox Bright as a Desk Manager – Operations Offshore Loading Petroleum, with intent that one Jimmy Kee, a Singaporean, may, in the belief that it is genuine be induced to pay the aggregate sum of $285,000 (Two Hundred and Eight Five Thousand USD) to you and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 1(2)(c) of the Miscellaneous Offence Act, CAP M17 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2017.”
Another reads: “That you Amechi James Oduofor, sometime in 2020 within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, did knowingly alter a false document captioned “Proforma Invoice for Marine (ATB) by sending the said document via your email brightweeks62gmail.com to one Jimmy Kee with intent that the said Jimmy Kee may in the belief that it is genuine be induced to pay the aggregate sum of $285,000 (Two hundred and Eighty five thousand USD) to you and thereby committed an offence contrary to and punishable under Section 1(2)(2) of the Miscellaneous of Offence Act, Cap M17 of the Revised Edition (Laws of the Federation of Nigeria) 2007.”
He pleaded “not guilty” to the charges when they were read to him, upon which the prosecution counsel, I. M. Elodi asked the court for a trial date and his remand in a Correctional Facility.
Justice Obiozor adjourned the matter till November 19, 2026 for hearing and ordered that the defendant be remanded in a Correctional Facility.

EFCC
Oduofor was arrested when EFCC’s investigations showed that he defrauded a Singaporean, Jimmy Kee, by inducing him to pay the sum of $285,000 (Two Hundred and Eighty Five thousand Dollars), being a fictitious cargo reassignment fee for light crude oil from Nigeria. To pull off the fraud, Oduofor paraded himself as Bright Wilcox, an engineer, and Desk Manager, Operations (offshore) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation and also created a fraudulent email account, through which he sent forged NNPC documents to the victim.
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IGP Disu Receives (LASU) Alumni Association Delegation, Conferred With Emeritus Membership
IGP Disu Receives (LASU) Alumni Association Delegation, Conferred With Emeritus Membership
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, Thursday, 22nd October 2026, received a delegation of the Lagos State University (LASU) Alumni Association led by its President, Mr Morisson Quakers, SAN, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. During the visit, the Association conferred emeritus membership on the IGP in recognition of his achievements and contributions to public service.
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Speaking on behalf of the delegation, the Association’s President commended the IGP’s leadership and commitment to people-centred policing, personnel welfare and inter-agency collaboration. He noted that the policy direction and priorities of his administration would shape the legacy of his tenure and assured him of the Association’s continued support.
The Chairman of the Association’s Board of Trustees, Mr Lekan Ogunbanwo, described the IGP as a worthy representative of the University and commended his accessibility and dedication to service.
In his remarks, the IGP expressed appreciation for the honour bestowed on him by the alumni and acknowledged the University’s contribution to his personal and professional development and the encouragement he had received from fellow alumni throughout his career.

Police
The IGP also highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism and improve personnel welfare through institutional initiatives and partnerships. He called for greater public understanding and cooperation with police officers in the discharge of their duties, acknowledging the demands and sacrifices associated with policing.
The Inspector-General of Police thanked the Association for its goodwill and reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining ties with his alma mater while advancing the Force’s mandate to protect lives and property and serve the public.
CSP ANI INIEDU, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
22nd October, 2026
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Nigerian Navy, NDLEA Recover Drugs in Joint Operations, Arrest 10 Suspects in Warri
Nigerian Navy, NDLEA Recover Drugs in Joint Operations, Arrest 10 Suspects in Warri
The Nigerian Navy, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has arrested 10 suspects and recovered assorted substances suspected to be illicit drugs during a joint operation in the Warri general area of Delta State.
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The operation, conducted by Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) DELTA and NDLEA from 19 to 20 October 2026, targeted locations suspected of being used for the storage, sale and distribution of illicit drugs. Items recovered included five cards of tramadol, 20 litres of Monkey Tail, 20 kilogrammes of cannabis, 10 kilogrammes of Colorado and other related exhibits.
The suspects and recovered exhibits were handed over to the NDLEA Warri Area Command for further investigation and necessary legal action.

NDLEA
The operation reflects the Nigerian Navy’s contribution to tackling drug-related criminality through intelligence-led collaboration with relevant law enforcement agencies. The Navy will continue to support coordinated efforts to disrupt illicit drug distribution networks and strengthen security within its area of responsibility.
Signed AA FOLORUNSHO
Navy Captain
Director Naval Information.
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Nigeria Customs, TMPL Test Cutting-Edge Cargo Scanners in China Ahead of Deployment
Nigeria Customs, TMPL Test Cutting-Edge Cargo Scanners in China Ahead of Deployment
A high-powered delegation of experts from the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and Trade Modernisation Project Limited (TMPL) recently completed a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for the newly acquired Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII) equipment and Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) in China.
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The two-week exercise, led by the Deputy Comptroller-General of Customs (DCG) in charge of the Information Communication and Technology/Modernisation Department, Oluyomi Adebakin, took place from 9 to 20 October 2026 at Nuctech Company Limited’s facility in China, the manufacturer of the advanced systems. The delegation conducted comprehensive technical verification of the high-tech scanners and the Electronic Cargo Tracking System, designed to work in synergy to enhance cargo examination and real-time monitoring from port to destination.
During the test, DCG Adebakin reaffirmed Comptroller-General of Customs Adewale Adeniyi’s commitment to using technology as a catalyst for trade facilitation, revenue optimisation, and national security. She said the FAT is a crucial quality-assurance process to ensure the scanners and tracking system meet contractual specifications and global operational standards before shipment to Nigeria.
“The Nigeria Customs Service, under the leadership of CGC Adeniyi, is committed to ensuring that we deploy only cutting-edge, fit-for-purpose technology that will fast-track cargo examination, reduce dwell time, and enhance our ability to detect concealments and prohibited items, improve revenue generation, as well as facilitate legitimate trade”, CG Adebakin said.
For his part, the Acting Comptroller, Non-Intrusive Inspection (NII), Deputy Comptroller of Customs Umar Madugu, noted that deploying the new scanners and ECTS will significantly reduce the need for 100% physical examination, minimise human contact, curb cargo diversion, and improve efficiency across Customs formations.
Speaking on behalf of Trade Modernisation Project Limited, the company’s General Manager, Bamidele Chinedu, described the FAT as a milestone in implementing the TMP, stressing that integrating NII scanners and the Electronic Cargo Tracking System is central to achieving a transparent, technology-driven Customs system.

TMPL
Also speaking, Niu Chao, Project Manager, Nuctech Company Limited, China, expressed the company’s commitment to delivering world-class equipment, technical support, capacity building, and after-sales services.
During the exercise, technical experts from both NCS and TMPL were also trained to handle, operate, and maintain the scanners and the ECTS to ensure seamless deployment and sustainability in Nigeria.
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