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Man Bags 12-Year Jail Term for Stealing N64m In Lagos
Man Bags 12-Year Jail Term for Stealing N64m In Lagos
Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Special Offences Court , Ikeja, Lagos, on Friday, June 5, 2026, convicted and sentenced one Chukwuemeka Udezuka to 12 years’ imprisonment for stealing a total sum of ₦64,060,000 (Sixty-Four Million, Sixty Thousand Naira).
The judgment followed the court’s finding that the defendant was guilty of a four-count charge of stealing filed against him by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
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Udezuka, alongside his company, Mezu Connection Investment Limited, was accused of collecting funds from four victims under the pretext of helping them convert naira to United States dollars at the official Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) exchange rate.
According to the prosecution, after receiving the money, the defendant allegedly disappeared and became unreachable, leaving the victims unable to recover their funds.
The defendant was arraigned on January 31, 2024, on a four-count charge bordering on stealing, contrary to Sections 278 and 285(1) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.
One of the charges stated:
“That you, Chukwuemeka Udezuka and Mezu Connection Investment Limited, sometime in 2022, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, dishonestly converted to your own use the sum of ₦28,000,000 (Twenty-Eight Million Naira), being the property of Chizoba Benson Chiegwu.”
Another count alleged:
“That you, Chukwuemeka Udezuka and Mezu Connection Investment Limited, sometime in 2022, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this honourable court, dishonestly converted to your own use the sum of ₦17,360,000 (Seventeen Million, Three Hundred and Sixty Thousand Naira), being the property of Hojoli Augustine Okechukwu.”
During the trial, prosecuting counsel, I.O. Daramola, called seven witnesses and tendered several documents, including the defendant’s extra-judicial statements, bank correspondence, and account records, all of which were admitted in evidence by the court.
Delivering judgment, Justice Oshodi held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond reasonable doubt. The court described the defendant’s actions as “premeditated” and deserving of appropriate punishment.
The judge consequently sentenced Udezuka to three years’ imprisonment on each of the four counts, bringing the total sentence to 12 years. The sentences are to run consecutively.
During allocutus, the convict pleaded for leniency, expressing remorse for his actions and asking the court for a second chance. His counsel, Emeka Ezeobi, also appealed to the court to temper justice with mercy.

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However, Justice Oshodi held that the seriousness of the offence warranted a custodial sentence. The court further ordered the convict to make full restitution to all four victims from the date of judgment and to file an affidavit of compliance within 90 days.
In addition, the court imposed financial penalties on Mezu Connection Investment Limited, ordering the company to pay a fine of ₦500,000 on each of the four counts.
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Ibom Air To Commence Operations From New Ultramodern Terminal On 14th June
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
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
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.

Welfare For Welfare
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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