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Monday, 14 March 2022 06:13

N4.2bn traced to Abba Kyari, co-accused’s bank accounts - NDLEA

Fresh facts have emerged on how suspended super cop and former Commander of the Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari; as well as his deputy, Sunday Ubua, allegedly received a combined N4.2bn from their separate bank accounts. The details are part of a report sent to the Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, by the NDLEA. According to the drug enforcement agency, not less than N1.4bn passed through Kyari’s account while he was commander of the IRT. However, Kyari’s deputy, Ubua, may have received far more than him as not less than N2.8bn was traced to his eight bank accounts. According…

Sunday, 13 March 2022 06:41

US to proceed with case to seize stolen funds from Kebbi governor

The U.S. will resume legal proceedings to confiscate more than $150 million it says was laundered by a leading member of Nigeria’s ruling party after attempts to reach an out-of-court settlement failed. The Justice Department has been trying to seize four investment portfolios held in trust for Abubakar Bagudu and his family since 2013. The U.S. alleges Bagudu, 60, was part of a network controlled by former dictator Sani Abacha that misappropriated billions of dollars from state coffers in the 1990s. Bagudu is governor of Nigeria’s northern state of Kebbi and heads an influential body of governors representing the ruling…

Thursday, 10 March 2022 06:30

Bandits kill 19 soldiers, policemen attached to Kebbi deputy gov

Two days after bandits killed 63 vigilantes, the outlaws on Tuesday again killed 19 security agents in the entourage of the Kebbi State deputy governor, Samaila Yombe, in Kanya in Dangu Wasagu Local Government Area of the state. The latest incident occured during a visit by the deputy governor to areas in the state affected by banditry. Danko Wasagu LGA shares boundaries with Sakaba, both under Zuru Emirate in Kebbi State. The zone shares boundaries with Niger State, which is now one of the worst-hit states by bandits’ attacks. Danko Wasagu attack Multiple sources spoken with on the phone said…

Wednesday, 09 March 2022 06:18

63 members of local vigilante network killed in ambush by bandits in Kebbi

At least 63 vigilantes from five communities of Kebbi State have been confirmed dead after bandits ambushed them Sunday evening. Traditional rulers of two of the affected communities told BBC Hausa that the vigilantes were ambushed while chasing the bandits who had attacked the communities. But two additional sources spoken to by PREMIUM TIMES from Sakaba Local Government Area of the state said the number of casualties was higher. The state police command also confirmed the killings but said the bandits were fleeing from military airstrikes in Niger State when they were confronted by the volunteers. The Sunday attacks Village…

Sunday, 06 March 2022 06:15

Gunmen kill two at Anambra petrol station

Gunmen have attacked the P&F Filling Station, Nnokwa in Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing two persons on the spot. The incident happened on Saturday at the filling station, close to the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Nnokwa. It was gathered that the gunmen shot the manager of the filling station, identified simply as Marvelous, and his friend, also identified as Richard. The reason for the attack was still unknown as of the time of filing this report, but an eyewitness said, both men went to buy food to eat before they met their death. The eyewitness said,…

Sunday, 06 March 2022 06:14

Bride abducted after wedding ceremony in Niger state

A newlywed bride was abducted on her way to her matrimonial home in Niger State. Bandits struck when the victim’s family members were taking her from Allawa Community in Shiroro Local Government of the state to her matrimonial home in Pandogari town, Rafi Local Government Area. The attackers, in a large number, were said to have ambushed them on their way, taking away the bride and other occupants in a truck conveying them. Jibrin Abdullahi Allawa, President, Lakpma Youth Assembly, said the incident happened on Friday. According to a source, the bandits, who also rustled a large number of cattle,…

Thursday, 03 March 2022 08:15

FG approves US’ request to extradit Abba Kyari

Federal Government on Thursday approved the request by the United States of America for suspended Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team, Abba Kyari, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, to be extradited over the $1.1million wire fraud perpetrated by Abass Ramon aka Hushpuppi and four others Government’s approval was made known by Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, when he filed an application before the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja for Kyari’s extradition. The application marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/249/2022 was filed under the Extradition Act. The AGF said the application followed a request by…

Wednesday, 02 March 2022 06:11

Bandits destroy hometown of Niger SSG

Bandits have wreaked havoc in Matane, hometown of the Secretary to the Niger State Government, Ahmed Ibrahim Matane. The village is in Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State, which has recorded multiple attacks in recent times. Bandits invaded the village on Tuesday, setting shops, houses and other valuables ablaze. The attackers also invaded Bamba-Lamba community, a few kilometers Eastern Kontagora. A resident of Bamba-Lamba, Hashimu Ahmed, told our correspondent that the the bandits struck around 5pm and set the entire community ablaze. “They surrounded the community. I was able to escape to Kontagora town with my family. They set…

Tuesday, 01 March 2022 06:14

Chief of Naval Staff gives reasons why eliminating illegal refineries in Niger Delta is almost impossible

Awwal Gambo, chief of naval staff, says illegal oil refining sites in the Niger Delta are usually reactivated hours after demolition. The navy chief spoke on efforts to combat illegal oil refining in the region during a media chat on Saturday. Gambo said there are over 3,000 creeks in the Niger Delta, which he says makes it difficult to track activities of all illegal oil refiners. “I have to bring to note: Illegal refining sites as we speak take about seven to eight hours after destruction to be reactivated for illegal operation by those involved,” he said. “We have over…

Tuesday, 01 March 2022 06:13

Terrorists planting explosives in public places in Kaduna, govt warns residents

Kaduna State Government has advised residents to be vigilant as explosive devices have been planted by terrorists in various parts of the state. The government gave the advice on Monday through a statement by the state commissioner for Internal Security and Homeland Affairs, Samuel Aruwan. It said security agencies feared the terrorists may be planning to “discreetly place explosives in public facilities such as schools, hospitals, hotels, bars, entertainment centres, restaurants, parks, major roads and places of worship.” The statement reads: “Kaduna State Government wishes to issue an crucial advisory to citizens across the state, for heightened alertness to the…

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Tuesday, 01 March 2022 06:12

Traffic at standstill for several hours as bandits block Minna-Suleja road in Niger state

Bandits on Monday blocked Minna-Suleja road, around Lambata-Kwakuti, stopping travellers from moving for about two hours. Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident. He said; “armed bandits were reported to be crossing Suleja road at about 1500hrs from Gbajibe village via Lambata, Gurara LGA” Abiodun said a combined team of Police operatives and military personnel from Suleja were mobilized to the scene and engaged the bandits before the hoodlums escaped into the forest. He said the road was immediately cleared and normalcy restored for free flow of traffic It was gathered that bandits in their…

Monday, 28 February 2022 06:06

Boko Haram terrorists kill 15 in Borno

Fifteen persons have been killed in separate attacks on Sabon Gari and Mandaragirau villages in the Damboa and Biu local government areas in the southern part of Borno State. Sources confirmed on Sunday that insurgents, who were on gun trucks and motorcycles, attacked the villages on Saturday and looted foodstuffs and drugs after scaring the villagers with indiscriminate gunshots. The source stated, “Eight persons were slaughtered in two separate attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State on Saturday night. “The Nigerian military troops, in multiple incidents, thwarted attempts by the terrorist group along the…

Monday, 28 February 2022 06:05

Terrorists abduct pastor, 7 others during Sunday worship service in Niger state

Eight worshippers have been abducted by terrorists while attending a Church service at Salama Baptist Church in a village called Gidigori in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. A source from the community said the incident occurred at about 10 am on Sunday, adding that the Pastor of the Church was among the abductee. It was gathered that the church is located near Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State. Daily Trust

Monday, 28 February 2022 06:04

Bandits storm wedding party, abduct bride, kill 8 guests in Niger state

Bandits have attacked 10 communities in Niger State, killed eight persons, abducted a bride and left several others injured. The gunmen, who were said to have numbered over 100, invaded the communities in the Lavun Local Government Area of the state. According to a resident of the Ndakogitu community, who spoke on condition of anonymity, the bandits also attacked a wedding ceremony, where they abducted the bride and another girl. The resident stated, “They (gunmen) came into our community and went to the venue of a wedding; they stole all the money realised at the ceremony and other valuables. “The…

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