LAW ENFORCEMENT

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a prominent traditional ruler in Imo State, Eze Jewel Ndenkwo. The monarch was kidnapped in front of one of his companies in Owerri, the state capital. The victim who is the traditional ruler of Isiala Umudi community in…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested one Tyoughche Emmanuel for allegedly defiling his 14 years old niece (name withheld). Emmanuel, 38 years old, who hails from Naka Gwe-West Local Government Area of Benue State, was arrested by the NSCDC Female…

The Nigeria Police Force has declared a businessman, Azeez Oluwole Saheed, wanted for alleged N50 million investment fraud. The founder of Agribusiness Nigeria Limited is expected to appear before the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Ikoyi, Lagos. A special…

The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a 29-year-old Chinese, Gang Deng, for alleged illegal mining in Ilorin. According to a statement by the Head, Media and Publicity of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren, made available to The Lawyer in Ilorin on…

Men of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps on Friday paraded four suspects over involvement in illegal dealings in petroleum products. Parading the suspects, Chinedu Owen (34), Mustapha Adamu (36), Isah Adamu (32) and Anas Muhammed, the new corps Commandant in the…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has called for a review of public procurement policies to reduce corrupt practices in the country. Bolaji Owasanoye, ICPC chairman, said this on Friday at the national policy dialogue on corruption and insecurity in…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) has commenced issuance of certificates to applicants. A statement by the commission’s Head of Media and Publicity, Mr Wilson Uwujaren said, “The EFCC is delighted to inform…

The officials of the Rapid Response Squad have arrested an ex-convict, Emmanuel Sunday, 32, for traffic robbery around the Ketu area of Lagos State. Sunday was nabbed around Ojota underbridge while trying to dispossess a motorist of his mobile phone. "He had been arrested…