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Alleged Investment Scam: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of Property, Phones In Maiduguri

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Alleged Investment Scam: Court Orders Interim Forfeiture Of Property, Phones In Maiduguri

Justice Babagana Karumi of the Borno State High Court sitting in Maiduguri has ordered the interim forfeiture of a four bedroom flat standing on 50ft x 100ft plot of land.

The judge issued the order following a motion exparte filed by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

The forfeited property was attached based on investigation which linked one Udda Hamid Ahmad (a.k.a Imam Dawud) to an allegation that, sometime in 2022 and 2023 the suspect approached Alhaji Ahmadu Idris and informed him that he will buy wheat offal at an affordable price and generate profits.

According to investigation, Idris agreed and sent the sum of N345, 000,000.00 (Three Hundred and Forty Five Million Naira) for the purchase of offal with a promise to share the profit between the two of them.

While moving the application, EFCC counsel Mukhtar Ali Ahmed informed the court that the property is located at Dikecheri Mashamari ward, Jere Local Government, Borno State and suspected to be acquired with the proceeds of crime.

Almed further stated that the application was supported by an eight- paragraph affidavit deposed to by an operative of the EFCC, Maina Muhammad who investigated the case.

According to investigation, the EFCC received a petition written and signed by K.M Haruna on behalf of Idris, who alleged that the suspect misappropriated the sum of N345, 000,000.00 meant for the purchase of offal for his personal use.

Delivering judgment on a motion exparte, Justice Karumi granted the application and ordered the interim forfeiture of the property.

In another development, Justice Jude K. Dagat of the Federal High Court sitting in Maiduguri granted an interim forfeiture order and freezing of accounts belonging to one Muhammad Abubakar (aka Abubakar Muhammad).

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The order was made after a motion exparte was moved by the EFCC‘s counsel, Ahmed in a twenty- paragraph affidavit and two exhibits in support of the motion that was deposed to by an operative of the EFCC, Suleiman Bawa

The attached items include a Keystone Bank Plc account No: 6044662000 with the name: Muhammad Abubakar, Tecno Camon 40 Pro and iPhone 17 pro max.

Justice Dagat thereafter ordered that the bank account and funds therein and mobile phones be forfeited to the Federal Government pending the investigation of the case

Abubakar is under investigation for the offence of criminal misappropriation and cheating.
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Ibom Air To Commence Operations From New Ultramodern Terminal On 14th June

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Ibom Air To Commence Operations From New Ultramodern Terminal On 14th June

Uyo, Nigeria – Ibom Air is pleased to announce that effective 14 June 2026, all its flight operations will be conducted from the new ultramodern terminal at Victor Attah International Airport.
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The new terminal offers enhanced passenger comfort, improved operational efficiency, and modern facilities designed to provide a seamless travel experience from check-in to boarding and arrival.

Passengers are advised to take note of this change and ensure they proceed to the new terminal for all Ibom Air flights from the effective date.

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This transition marks another significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to enhance air travel and deliver world-class service to passengers.

For further information, passengers are encouraged to follow Ibom Air’s official communication channels @ibomairlines, for updates and travel advisories.
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Insecurity: IG Orders Deployment Of DIGs To Respective Zones By June 15

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Insecurity: IG Orders Deployment Of DIGs To Respective Zones By June 15

The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to their respective zones with effect from June 15.

Mr Disu gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja during his conference with the strategic police managers, consisting officers from the rank of commissioners of police (CPs).

The IG said the order aimed to strengthen supervision, improve operational coordination, enhance accountability and provide strategic oversight of policing activities within their zones.
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He said the DIGs were expected to work closely with the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), and CPs in their various zones to ensure that operational directives were effectively implemented and measurable results achieved.

”Let me make it clear that this deployment is not ceremonial; it is intended to bring leadership closer to the field, improve response mechanism and ensure that emergency reports receive prompts attention,” he said.

Mr Disu also directed CPs to immediately establish what he termed ”handshake” patrol to ensure that criminals were stopped from committing an offence in one state and escaping to another.

He said the practice of committing crime in one state and escaping to another must be distorted through deliberate collaboration and joint operational planning.

”Accordingly, CPs are to establish coordinated patrols along major entries and exit routes of their various states. Intelligence sharing mechanisms should be strengthened, operational communication channels kept open at all times and joint responses initiated whenever circumstances requires.

”I expect CPs to maintain direct communications with their counterparts in their neighbouring states and to jointly review security deployments on regular basis,” he said.

The IG said security must be approached from the original rather than purely territorial perspective.

He urged the senior officers to maintain professional and constructive engagement with the media, adding that the force’s relationship with the media should not be limited to announcing arrest or personal successes.

”I also wish to address your relationship with the media because public perception can influence confidence in our institution as well as our operational outcome.

”While our primary responsibility remains for intervention and reinforcement, we must recognise the importance of effective communication in shaping public understanding of our efforts.

”I therefore, encourage you to maintain a professional and constructive engagement with the media; our relationship should not be limited to announcing arrest or personal successes. Your relationship with the media must also, involve timely clarification of facts and information,” he said.

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Mr Disu added that the force would not surrender information space to criminals or individuals seeking to undermine public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

According to him, also important is the need to deepen our commitment to community policing that may reiterate a fundamental truth.

He said, “The police cannot effectively secure Nigeria without the active support and partnership of the communities.”

He emphasised that community policing was not a slogan or a programme that existed only on paper, but a practical policing philosophy.

The IG added, “The philosophy recognises that security is best achieved when enforcement agencies go into genuine partnership with citizens.”
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Welfare For Welfare: NAF, UBA Partner To Strengthen Force Readiness

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Welfare For Welfare: NAF, UBA Partner To Strengthen Force Readiness

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s (NAF) commitment to leveraging strategic partnerships to enhance personnel welfare, strengthen operational readiness and advance national development.

The CAS stated this while receiving the Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA), Mr Oliver Alawuba, and members of the bank’s Executive Management Team during a courtesy visit to Headquarters Nigerian Air Force, Abuja.
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The engagement reflected the shared recognition that the welfare of personnel remains a vital component of combat effectiveness and mission success.

Speaking during the visit, Air Marshal Aneke emphasized that security and economic prosperity are mutually reinforcing, noting that the NAF remains dedicated to providing the secure environment necessary for businesses and citizens to thrive. He commended UBA’s transformation into “Africa’s Global Bank” and expressed the Service’s readiness to explore collaborative initiatives in affordable housing, mortgage financing and other tailored financial solutions aimed at improving the welfare and preparedness of NAF personnel.

The CAS also lauded the UBA Foundation for its impactful corporate social responsibility programmes, particularly those benefiting military families and vulnerable communities. He further encouraged the bank to extend its “Read Africa” initiative to NAF schools and explore support for NAF medical facilities, noting that such interventions would yield lasting benefits for both military personnel and surrounding civilian populations.

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Earlier, Mr Oliver Alawuba conveyed the goodwill of the Chairman of UBA and commended the Nigerian Air Force for its unwavering sacrifices in safeguarding Nigeria’s peace, security and territorial integrity. He highlighted the longstanding relationship between UBA and the NAF and expressed the bank’s desire to deepen the partnership through mortgage and housing solutions, vehicle financing, support for vendors and contractors, educational assistance programmes and enhanced salary administration services for personnel.

He further reaffirmed UBA’s commitment to expanding its corporate social responsibility interventions in support of military communities.

The visit featured interactive discussions between members of the UBA Executive Management Team and Branch Chiefs at Headquarters NAF on areas of mutual interest and collaboration, culminating in the exchange of souvenirs and a group photograph to commemorate the occasion.
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