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EFCC Secures Conviction Of 20 Internet Fraudsters In Gombe
EFCC Secures Conviction Of 20 Internet Fraudsters In Gombe
EFCC secures conviction of 20 internet fraudsters in Gombe. The Gombe Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of twenty internet fraudsters.
The convicts are : Pius Daniel Damba, Amachon Solomon Ajiduku , Ephraim Ammam , Clement Daniel, Victor Ale , Abdul Rahman Bashir Gimba Magaji,
Caleb Ephesian , Kenneth Justine Chinemeren , Ruboh Danjuma Zogimba , Emmanuel Gangana Burba, Kingsley Adashi Adeh , Rechard Unah Ojor
Others are: Motiyedi Dore, Godwin David Haruna, Henry Abraham, Mashi Ambrose, Ambition Zare Boniface, Joshua Mark Asose, and Tonga Samuel.
They were arraigned on charges bordering on impersonation , intent to defraud and cheating before Justices Aminu Gaba , MA Sambo and Nuhu S. Adi of the Federal and High Courts of Bauchi and Taraba States respectively by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC between May 26 and May 30, 2025.
The charge against Richard Unah Ojor reads: that you Richard Unah Ojor sometimes in 2025 being a Nigerian Citizen living in Bauchi, Bauchi State within the Jurisdiction of this honourable court , knowingly created a ( X account formally Twitter) using your mobile iPhone 14 Pro, with IMEI Number 35213021831333 , with which you fraudulently presented yourself as a Swedish National viz: ” Pastella ” also known as ” Nathalie Henry” a representation which you knew to be false and in the processes engaged one John GG to send you money in form of gift worth $650 USD which you converted and receipt an equivalent into your local currency OPAY Account Number 906939147 and thereby committed an offence of cheating by impersonation , an offence punishable under Section 322 of the Penal Code.
Upon arraignment, the defendants pleaded guilty to their respective charges , prompting the prosecution counsel, MD Aliyu , AB Kware , S.E Okemini and JD Tortema to pray the court to convict and sentence them accordingly, but counsels to the defendants pleaded with the court to temper justice with mercy as the defendants were first-time offenders who are remorseful of their actions.
Having listened to the prosecution and defence counsel, Justice Garba of the Federal High Court Bauchi convicted and sentenced , Damba , Ajiduku , Amman , Daniel , Ale , Bashir, Magaji , Ephesion , Chiemeren , Zogimba , Burba. and Adeh to eight months imprisonment or a fine of N200,000 (Two Hundred Thousand Naira) each.
Justice Sambo of the Bauchi State High court convicted and sentenced Ojor to eighteen months imprisonment or a fine of N150,000( One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira).
In Taraba State, Justice Adi of the State High Court sitting in Jalingo convicted and sentenced Samuel, Abrahim and Ambrose to six months imprisonment or a fine of N100,000 (One Hundred Thousand Naira ) each.
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Asose , Boniface, Haruna and Dore bagged three months imprisonment with an option of One Hundred Thousand Naira each.
The Judges ruled that the convicts restitute the victims of crime and forfeit laptops and mobile phones, being instruments of crimes, to the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The convicts’ journey to the Nigerian Correctional Service began when the Commission received petitions from some concerned Nigerians regarding their nefarious activities.
They were arrested, arraigned and convicted.
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
EFCC releases ex-AGF Malami after hours of interrogation. He said he would return for further questioning.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former attorney general of the federation and minister of justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation by the anti-graft team.
Mr Malami confirmed his release in his X account on Saturday. The former minister said that he had been released and scheduled for another meeting with investigators.
He said that the reality behind the “fabricated allegations” levelled against him would become clearer with time.
“In line with my undertaking to keep Nigerians updated on my invitation by EFCC, I give glory to Allah for his divine intervention. “The engagement was successful and I am eventually released while on an appointment for further engagement as the truth relating to the fabricated allegations against me continues to unfold.”
EFCC Releases Ex-AGF Malami After Hours Of Interrogation
The EFCC had summoned Mr Malami through a letter dated November 24, and signed by Sunday Ofen-Imu on behalf of its chairman, Ola Olukoyede.
The EFCC did not disclose the specific allegations for which Mr Malami was invited.
Kano NSCDC Nabs 11 Suspected Hoodlums With Dangerous Weapons
Kano NSCDC nabs 11 suspected hoodlums with dangerous weapons. According to Mr Idris-Abdullahi, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday at about 1:00 a.m.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kano State command, says it has arrested a gang of 11 suspected hoodlums found in possession of dangerous weapons in Mariri, Kumbotso Local Government Area.
This is contained in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the command’s public relations officer, SC Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi.
He listed the suspects as Idris Muhammad,20, Abubakar Shuaibu,24, Sagiru Hassan Yusuf, 25, Idris Muhammad Morata, 25, and Anas Rabiu, 23.
Others were Yahaya Muhammad, 29, Khalid Idris, 28, Muhammad Adamu, 19, Muktar Auwal Muktar ,22, Salim Muktar, 18, and Saifullahi Nuhu,18.
According to Mr Idris-Abdullahi, operatives of the command apprehended the suspects on Wednesday at about 1:00 a.m, armed with dangerous local weapons.
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“The gang was on a rampage after attending a local traditional festival in Mariri area and were attacking residents and dispossessing them of their belongings.
“The gang also stormed a nearby NSCDC outpost in Mariri, attacked and left a staff fractured in the office” he said
Idris-Abdullahi listed the items recovered to include six cutlasses, swords and a pair of scissors.
He added that the command’s intelligence and investigation department had concluded investigations and the suspects would be charged to court.
Idris-Abdullahi quoted the state commandant, Mohammed Hassan-Agalama, as reaffirming the command’s commitment to tackling criminal activities, protecting critical national assets and safeguarding public peace in Kano State.
Lagos Police Nab 26 Over Counterfeit Currency, Adulterated Diesel
Lagos Police nab 26 over counterfeit currency, adulterated diesel. The police said N951,300 in counterfeit notes was recovered from the suspects’ premises during the raid.
The police command in Lagos has apprehended 26 suspects over counterfeit currency and adulterated diesel in the Eti-Osa and Lekki areas. The command spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed this in a statement on Friday.
She said the suspects were apprehended on Thursday afternoon during a joint operation conducted by police officers and officials of the Kick Against Indiscipline.
According to her, a total of N951,300 in counterfeit notes was recovered from the suspects’ premises during the raid.
The spokesperson said investigations revealed that four of the suspects were directly involved in the production and distribution of adulterated diesel and engine oil, locally known as ‘rice and beans’.
“The illicit product was sold to unsuspecting motorists across the area. Two other suspects were identified as suppliers of the adulterated petroleum products,” she said.
Police Arrests
Ms Adebisi said that police commissioner Olohundare Jimoh warned all criminally minded individuals to desist from their nefarious activities.
“CP Jimoh cautioned that anyone involved in acts that threaten public peace or economic stability will face the full weight of the law,” she said.
She assured residents that Lagos remains safe, reiterating that the command is in control of the security situation and has prioritised the safety and well-being of all residents.
She urged the public to provide credible and timely information that could assist the police in apprehending criminals and preventing crime.
“Public cooperation remains essential to sustaining the peace and security for which Lagos state is known,” she said.
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