Crime
PCRC, NUJ Seek Stronger Collaboration With EFCC In Enugu
PCRC, NUJ Seek Stronger Collaboration With EFCC In Enugu
PCRC, NUJ seek stronger collaboration with EFCC in Enugu. The Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC and the Corporate Online Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, have sought for stronger collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, regarding carrying out massive sensitization campaigns on the ills of corruption, economic and financial crimes in Enugu State.
This request came recently when Martins Chiedozie Ugwu, Enugu State Coordinator, PCRC and his team, paid a courtesy visit to the Acting Zonal Director, EFCC, Enugu Zonal Directorate, ACE I Aisha Abubakar
Speaking during the visit, Ugwu said the essence of the visit was to seek for collaboration with the Commission in the area of sensitizing the people of Enugu State on the negative impacts of corruption in the society.
“We have seen the need for us to organize a conference that will bring youth leaders from different communities, organizations and other stakeholders. We understand that your work is too much. We are happy that part of your work is taking up proactive measures to checkmate economic and financial crimes, not just the kinetic aspect of combating it.
So, because of the fact that we are working towards the same direction, we see the need to collaborate with you and invite you to this conference to have the opportunity to sensitize the people and enjoin them to join forces together with the EFCC in order to win this fight against corruption in the state”, he said.
Responding, Abubakar said that “the Commission takes its preventive mandate seriously. We carry out rigorous sensitization campaigns from time to time because we have a duty to let the people know the ills of economic and financial crimes, what it is, how it affects the society”.
She said that the scourge of corruption has made it imperative for the Commission to always remind the people of the need to support the EFCC in eradicating the menace.
In the same vein, the Chairman, Corporate Online Chapel of the NUJ, Enugu State Council, Clinton Umeh sought for enhanced partnership with the Commission in the area of sensitizing the youths in the state and discouraging them from engaging in cybercrimes.
“As a chapel and as journalists, we are bothered about the rising incidence of crimes. If we report everything we see, except for those of you in the security department that will know it is possible, some people will doubt the originality of what we are saying. We want to be part of your campaigns.
Most of these youths who engage in crimes don’t know the implications of what they are doing but if there is adequate orientation, sensitization, except those that are determined on doing crimes, the innocent ones can be saved. That is what we can achieve with our chapel because as a chapel, we relate with everyday people on social media.
So, we want to see how we can work with your Directorate. Let us know what you are doing, let us know your programme, we are ready to partner with you on sensitization”, he said.
In her remarks, Abubakar appreciated the visit and acknowledged the roles of media in the society. She described the NUJ as “critical stakeholders in the fight against corruption” and reiterated the Commission’s readiness to enhance its collaboration with the NUJ.
“We are always willing and ready to partner with you. Of course, when it comes to our duties, based on the Establishment Act and right from inception, the EFCC has been strong on collaboration as it is one of our Core Values.
Again, one of our functions is to go out there and eradicate economic and financial crimes, through sensitization and awareness”, she said.
NUJ Seek Stronger Collaboration With EFCC
While enjoining the NUJ to share intelligence with the Commission, the Acting Zonal Director said that the Commission has channels of reporting cases anonymously which include the EFCC Eagle Eye application “and all you need to do is to download it and report a crime without even letting us know you are the one”.
She thereafter assured the visitors of maximum support and reassured the Union of the Directorate’s readiness to partner with it.
“We will be happy to collaborate with you. When you have any programme, we will be there. When we are having ours, we will invite you”, she said.
EFCC Arrests Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa for Alleged Naira Mutilation In Viral Video
EFCC arrests Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa for alleged naira mutilation in viral video. The Kano Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 arrested a Kannywood Star, Samha Inuwa over alleged Naira mutilation.
Inuwa was arrested following a viral video circulated on social media platforms where she was seen conspicuously cleaning mucus from her nose using Naira notes.
EFCC
Following the release of the viral video, the Commission swung into action by tracing and subsequently arrested her to answer questions.
She is currently being held at the Commission’s detention facility while investigation is ongoing.
The suspect will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
Dele Oyewale
Head, Media & Publicity
February 3, 2026
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects, Trucks for Suspected Illegal Mining Activities in Kwara
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested ten individuals suspected of involvement in illegal mining activities along the Ilorin – Ogbomosho axis.
They were arrested on Sunday, February 1, 2026, following credible intelligence on unlawful mineral excavation and transportation in parts of Kwara and Oyo States.
The suspects, comprising nine truck drivers and one escort were intercepted and taken into custody in a well -coordinated sting operation. Solid minerals arrested with the suspects include lithium, tin, and lepidolite.
EFCC Arrests 10 Suspects
The suspects have no requisite licences, permits, or regulatory approvals for their mining activities.
Other items recovered from the suspects are trucks loaded with the unlawfully mined materials.
The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
List Of 40 Suspects Detained Over Alleged Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Government
List of 40 suspects detained over alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu Government. Nigerian security agencies have concluded investigations into an alleged coup plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu’s administration, with at least 40 suspects detained in connection with the conspiracy.
The suspects include senior military officers, a police officer, and several civilians accused of roles ranging from reconnaissance and funding to propaganda.
According to a Premium Times report, the arrests followed a covert intelligence operation coordinated by the Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS).
“Thirteen people were apprehended by the SSS, including two military personnel (one retired), one policeman, and ten civilians,” one source said.
In total, 16 serving military officers were detained for direct involvement, while others were linked to funding and incitement. Two civilians were reportedly recruited to incite civil unrest intended to justify the coup.
According to the online newspaper, one of the detained soldiers was said to have escaped custody but was later rearrested by SSS operatives in Bauchi State, according to insider accounts.
Recall that on Monday, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) confirmed that the investigation had been completed and forwarded to “appropriate superior authority in line with extant regulations.”
“Findings identified several officers with allegations of plotting to overthrow the government,” the military said, describing the act as “inconsistent with the ethics, values and professional standards required of members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.”
Sources said authorities are now awaiting presidential approval to constitute a court-martial panel to try the indicted soldiers.
Investigations revealed that the coupists initially planned to disrupt the May 29, 2023 handover ceremony from former President Muhammadu Buhari to President Tinubu, but the plan was shelved due to lack of funds and logistics.
The conspiracy was allegedly reactivated in 2025, after former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva purportedly transferred nearly ₦1 billion through multiple Bureau De Change accounts to fund the operation.
Sylva and a retired senior officer identified as Major General Adamu, both accused of bankrolling the plot, are reportedly at large.
Security sources said one of the fugitive suspects has been tracked to a South American country, though his precise location remained undisclosed for security reasons.
Investigators also uncovered a chilling plan to assassinate top government officials, including President Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and House Speaker Tajudeen Abbas.
“They were waiting for a day when all of them would be in the country. Wherever they were, they would be assassinated,” one source revealed.
The plot allegedly relied on informants inside the Presidential Villa, who monitored the movements of top officials. The conspirators were to seize control of strategic locations such as the Presidential Villa, Niger Barracks, Armed Forces Complex, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Military
Hereunder is the full list of the alleged coupists arrested
MA Sadiq (Brigadier General) Army lHeadquarters Garrison
MA Ma’aji (Colonel) Defence Space Administration
S Bappah (Lt. Colonel) 525 Signal Regiment
AA Hayatu (Lt Colonel) 130 Battalion Main, Ogoja, Cross River State
P Dangnap (Lt Colonel) 134 Special Force Battalion
M Almakura (Lt Colonel) 197 Special Force Battalion
AA Jarma (Lt Colonel) CO, 35 Battalion Katsina
SM Gana (Lt Colonel) 115 Task Force Battalion
AD Dauda (Maj) Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji
JM GANAKS (Maj) Armed Forces Command and Staff College Jaji
AJ Ibrahim (Maj) Army Headquarters’ Department of Policy and Plans
MM Jiddah (Maj) 26 Battalion
MA Usman (Maj) 35 Battalion
D Yusuf (Maj) Forward Operating Base Molai (AHQ SG)
J Iliyasu (Maj) 3 Division Garrison
A Mohammed (Maj) 63 Brigade Garrison
DB Abdullahi (Lt Cdr) Naval Base Abuja
SB Adamu (Sqn Ldr) National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC)
NG Zuzu (Sqn Ldr) Headquarters, Nigeria Air Force Camp
G Binuga (Captain) 1 NMF Brigade
AA Yusuf (Captain) Nigerian Army of the School of Finance and Administration (NASFA)
1 Bello (Captain) 82 Division Garrison
SS Felix (Lt) 81 Division Provost Group
J Aminu (Lt) Headquarters Directorate of Army Public Relations (DAPR)
Nasiru Ibrahim (WO) 82 Division Garrison
Sanda Usman (Sgt) 167 Special Force Battalion
Mohammed Zubairu (Sgt) 177 Guards Battalion
Momoh Audu (Cpl) 343 Artillery Regiment
Ahmed Ibrahim (Inspector) 24 Police Mobile Force, Presidential Villa
EO Victor (Navy Capt/Rtd) 3 Abraham Avenue off Odili Road, Port Harcourt
Umoru Zekeri Julius Berger, Villa Electrician
Y Nasiru (LCpl) 82 Division Garrison
Sambo Danladi (LCpl) 82 Division Garrison
Abdul Abdullahi (SSgt) 82 Division Garrison
Ali Isah Villa Ambulance Driver
ML Mohammed (Capt) 18 Battalion
UI Yusuf (Wg Cdr) International/Helicopter Flying School, Enugu
IM Gana (Maj Gen Rtd) No 34 A Army Estate, Kubwa, Abuja
Stanley Kingley Amandi Propagandist
Goni Bukar
Security sources confirmed that joint operations involving multiple agencies are underway to dismantle remaining cells and track fleeing suspects. The EFCC and SSS are also interrogating several civilians over alleged roles in funding, logistics, and coordination.
At least 25 military personnel are expected to face trial in connection with the plot, according to sources close to the investigation.
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