Police, EFCC Rescue 14 Abducted Victims From Calabar-Oron Waterways

The Nigeria Police Force in collaboration with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has successfully secured the release of fourteen (14) victims abducted by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways.

The victims were rescued following sustained intelligence-driven operations, robust inter-agency collaboration, and coordinated tactical efforts targeting criminal elements operating within the maritime corridor. Acting on credible intelligence, joint operatives intensified surveillance and conducted targeted operations across identified flashpoints, leading to the safe rescue of all victims without harm.

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The rescued victims are currently undergoing medical evaluation and necessary debriefing, after which they will be reunited with their families.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, commended the joint security team for the successful rescue, describing it as a testament to effective inter-agency collaboration and intelligence-led operations.

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The Nigeria Police Force assures the public that efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend all perpetrators involved in the abduction and bring them to justice.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID, psc(+),mnipr, mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
28th April 2026

Police Assure Justice As Officer Faces Disciplinary Action In Effurun Shooting

The Nigeria Police Force condemns the fatal shooting of a suspect, Mene Ogidi, which occurred on 26th April 2026 in Effurun, Delta State.

Preliminary reports indicate that operatives attached to the Effurun Area Command responded to credible information from Benin Motor Park along the Warri–Sapele Expressway regarding a suspect apprehended by members of a transport union while attempting to waybill a parcel containing a Beretta pistol with four rounds of ammunition.

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While efforts were being made to take the suspect into lawful custody, the team leader, ASP Nuhu Usman, discharged his firearm in clear violation of extant regulations, resulting in the death of the suspect.

The leadership of the Nigeria Police Force has directed the immediate transfer of the officer and his team to Force Headquarters, Abuja, where they would face the Force Disciplinary Committee for summary disciplinary measures and prosecution.

The Inspector-General of Police extends his condolences to the family of the deceased and assures them that justice will be served in accordance with the law. He further urges members of the public to remain calm and law-abiding as the disciplinary and legal processes take their course.

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The Nigeria Police Force maintains a zero-tolerance stance on extra-judicial actions, abuse of authority, and any conduct that undermines public trust.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID, psc(+), mnipr, mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
28th April 2026

Olukoyede Tasks Universities On Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Ethical, Financial Management

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has called on universities across the country to urgently integrate Artificial Intelligence, AI, into their ethical and financial management systems as a transformative tool to combat corruption, enhance accountability and restore public trust.

Olukoyede made the call in Kano on Tuesday April 28, 2026 in a Keynote Address at the opening ceremony of the 8th Biennial Conference of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State Universities in Nigeria, COPSUN.

Describing AI as a necessary defence,” the EFCC boss warned that the Nigerian university system cannot afford to be left behind in the global shift toward technology-driven governance.

The EFCC Chairman noted that Nigerian universities manage multi-billion-naira budgets, tuition fees, TETFund interventions, and research grants, yet accountability issues persist.

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“The EFCC has investigated cases involving inflated contracts, ghost workers, and diverted students’ fees in tertiary institutions across the federation. Each case represented not only a loss of public funds but also a betrayal of the trust that Nigerian parents, students, and taxpayers have placed in the university system”

“A university that lacks financial accountability cannot credibly train future accountants and auditors, and one that tolerates fraud cannot produce the ethical professionals our economy needs. The university’s integrity is thus a matter of national security, and AI offers transformative tools to defend it”, he said

The anti graft czar outlined specific areas where AI can strengthen ethical and financial management. These include, fraud detection, automated auditing, payroll integrity, procurement oversight, and academic integrity.

He cited notable operations where AI proved decisive at the EFCC such as “Operation Eagle Flush (December 2024) where the EFCC arrested 792 suspects including 193 foreign nationals (114 Chinese, 40 Filipinos, two Kazakhs, one Pakistani, and one Indonesian) in a seven-storey building in Victoria Island, Lagos. The syndicate operated cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scams targeting victims in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Europe.”

Olukoyede urged university governing councils to act decisively by adapting AI technologies to day-to-day running of their systems

“I will recommend that you establish an AI and Digital Governance Committee within each Governing Council to drive responsible AI adoption. Create a Digital Integrity Strategy for finance, academic, and data protection within your institutions. Invest in digital infrastructure, broadband, cybersecurity, and cloud systems”, he said.

He also called for partnership with the EFCC and other agencies for joint training and intelligence exchange, and for adoption of an AI Code of Ethics to safeguard privacy, prevent bias, and protect academic freedom.

Although Olukoyede strongly pointed to the technological leeway AI tools are capable of offering universities, he cautioned that technology alone is not enough. “No matter how sophisticated the technology might be, its effectiveness ultimately depends on the integrity of the human beings who will utilise the tools. AI will therefore not work magic for the ivory towers if the integrity deficit that is palpable among the workforce is not addressed”, he said.

Olukoyede Tasks Universities On Use Of Artificial Intelligence

He also warned of potential downsides, including over‑reliance eroding professional judgement, loss of institutional autonomy, and cybersecurity risks from weak data stewardship.

“The fight against corruption is a national project that depends on the integrity of every institution, especially our universities.

The EFCC is ready to collaborate with you in training and intelligence sharing in the unwavering belief that integrity will lead Nigeria to greatness and transparency. This is possible. It is achievable”, he said.