Crime
Ibadan: SSS Arraigns 27 Year Old Suspected Kidnapper
Ibadan: SSS Arraigns 27 Year Old Suspected Kidnapper
SSS arraigns 27-year-old suspected kidnapper. The charges against the defendant bordered on conspiracy, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm and terrorism.
A27-year-old suspected kidnapper, Umar Babangida, was arraigned in a Federal High Court in Ibadan on Wednesday for allegedly kidnapping two people.
The defendant, a resident of Sabongida area of Jebba, Kwara, however, pleaded not guilty to the six-count charge preferred against him.
The charges bordered on conspiracy, kidnapping, unlawful possession of a firearm and terrorism.
The prosecution counsel, T. A. Nurudeen, had told the court the defendant committed the crime on June 14, 15 and 16, 2024, in Akinyele area of Ibadan, Oyo State.
According to Mr Nurudeen, the defendant, along with others, kidnapped the two victims (names withheld) and initiated a ransom negotiation with their relatives with the victims’ mobile numbers.
Mr Nurudeen, of the State Security Services said that the defendant was arrested in possession of an AK-47 rifle with which he committed the illegal act.
He said the offences contravened the provisions of Sections 516, 27(A), 12(A), 18 and 24 (2B) of the Terrorism, Cybercrime Prohibition and Prevention Act 2022 and 2018.
In his opening testimony, a SSS operative, Ayo Adu, told the court how the kidnapping incident was reported to the secret police and how Babangida was apprehended.
Ibadan
“The two victims singled out the defendant from the numerous suspects we arrested and showed them. During the investigation, Babangida confessed to participating in kidnapping the victims,” Mr Adu said.
Mr Adu tendered Certified True Copies of the defendant’s confessional statement and a compact disc containing the video of the SSS interrogation with the defendant as exhibits.
Subsequently, Justice N. E. Maha adjourned the case to February 18 for the continuation of the trial.
Portable Released After A Week In Police Detention In Ogun
Portable released after a week in police detention in Ogun. Portable, the controversial singer, has regained his freedom after spending a week in police custody.
On January 12, the singer was arraigned before a court in Ota, Ogun State, on charge including assault, theft, causing harm and resisting arrest.
He was also accused of stealing a Mercedes-Benz E300 valued at N12 million.
The court denied him bail after the police officer involved in the case was absent.
Portable
Portable is back after nine days behind bars and already teasing new music, I’m betting Zlatan is his first target pic.twitter.com/zbhifbEoHN
In a now-viral video, Portable is seen surrounded by his associates, who celebrated his return and repeatedly welcomed him back.
SSS Arrests Former-AGF Malami After Release From Kuje Prison
SSS arrests former-AGF Malami after release from Kuje prison. The SSS did not respond to media men’s inquiry concerning Mr Malami’s arrest on Monday.
Nigeria’s State Security Service has arrested the federation’s former Attorney-General, Abubakar Malami, shortly after he was released from Kuje Prison after fulfilling his bail conditions.
Mr Malami was earlier remanded in Kuje prison following his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission alongside his wife and son, for alleged corruption.
A Federal High Court last Wednesday granted Mr Malami, his wife, and his son bail in the sum of ₦500 million each, with two sureties each.
However, SSS operatives arrested Mr Malami’s son, Abdulaziz at Kuje Correctional Centre last Friday after he was released from prison following the fulfillment of his bail conditions.
Abubakar Malami
There are indications that Mr Malami is being probed by the SSS on allegations relating to national security concerns.
The SSS did not respond to Peoples Gazette’s inquiry concerning Mr Malami’s arrest on Monday.
However, a trending video on X showed the moment of Mr Malami’s arrest by the SSS.
SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore In Alleged Cyberstalking
SSS amends charge against Sowore in Alleged Cyberstalking. The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.
The State Security Service, on Monday, amended the criminal charge it filed against Omoyele Sowore, the publisher of Sahara Reporters, and co-defendants over an alleged false claim against President Bola Tinubu.
The SSS lawyer, Akinlolu Kehinde, informed Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court, Abuja Division, shortly after the case was called for commencement of trial.
Mr Kehinde then pleaded that the two-count amended charge be read to Mr Sowore, who is the sole defendant in the fresh charge.
SSS Amends Charge Against Sowore
Though Mr Sowore, X, and Meta (Facebook) Inc. were earlier named as the first, second, and third defendants, respectively, in the amended charge, the names of the second and third defendants were dropped.
Counsel to Mr Sowore, Marshal Abubakar, did not oppose Mr Kehinde’s application that the charge be read to his client for him to take his plea.
After the counts were read to Mr Sowore, he pleaded not guilty.
Mr Sowore, the 2019 and 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, is being charged for alleged cyberstalking of Mr Tinubu using his X handle and Facebook page.
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