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Police operatives storm Emefiele’s residence ahead of court appearance
The alleged presence of a team of policemen at the Federal Capital Territory home of the Central Bank of Nigeria Governor, Godwin Emefiele, had stirred controversy.
According to The PUNCH, over 10 armed police operatives were seen around 8.40pm, Tuesday, at the Maitama, Abuja home of the embattled governor of the apex bank.
The publication claimed that the presence of the policemen was in furtherance to Emefiele’s expected appearance at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday (today) over a $53m judgment debt arising from the Paris Club refund.
“The police officers are not there to arrest, but to ensure that he doesn’t run away again as he did weeks ago,” a source said.
While the presence of Policemen could not be independently tied to enhanced security for the CBN governor or to ensure he attended the court sitting as claimed, the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters and the Federal Capital Territory Police Command denied knowledge of the police presence.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said, “I have no knowledge of such an event. However, kindly contact the FCT command.”
On her part, the FCT PPRO, Josephine Adeh, also said, “I don’t know anything about policemen surrounding the CBN governor’s home. You could contact the force headquarters.”
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Emefiele, has been asked to present himself before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, January 18, 2023.
The embattled economist was summoned to appear for a hearing over a suit seeking his arrest for alleged $53 million judgement debt arising from the Pars Club refunds, Naija News reports.
Naija News understands that the court judge, Justice Inyang Ekwo, in an application dated October 20, 2022, ordered Emefiele to appear on January 18 as the hearing date for the matter.
The order followed the application by a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Joe Agi, against Linas International Ltd, the Minister of Finance and the CBN through his lawyers, Isaac Ekpa and Chinonso Obasi, seeking an order directing the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, to arrest Emefiele and bring him to court alongside his lawyers: Damian Dodo, Audu Anuga, all Senior Advocates of Nigeria, and Ginika Ezeoke, Jessica Iyoke, Abdullahi Afolayan and Olayemi Afolayan.
The suit arose over an alleged $70 million judgment against Linas over the lawyer’s services in the Paris Club refund, which Emefiele was said to have released only $17 million, leaving an outstanding $53 million.
Far back on 23rd of January 2020, the court ruled that Emefiele must appear “to be examined on oath touching the means you have or have had, since the date of the said garnishee order absolute, to pay the balance of $53 million now due and payable under the said garnishee order absolute and also show cause why you should not be committed to prison for default in payment of the said sum.”
Subsequently, Emefiele faced a series of allegations, all seeking his removal as CBN governor. However, the apex bank governor is expected to appear before the federal high court in Abuja tomorrow to defend the initial suit.
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Police arrest four ex-convicts for robbery in Niger
Police arrest four ex-convicts for robbery in Niger
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested four ex-convicts after they conspired and robbed a Minna residence of valuables worth millions of naira.
The suspects, Yahaya Mohammed, Ayuba Simon, Menasse Makama and Nuhu Azuka; confessed to their crimes during interrogation.
The command’s spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun made this known on Friday in a statement in which he said the suspects were arrested following a complaint received from a concerned resident.
“On 15/4/2024 at about 0250hrs, we received a direct complaint from the Brighter area of Minna, that some suspected armed robbers invaded a residence within the area, robbed the victim and carted away one Honda Odyssey vehicle and other valuables.
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“On receipt of the complaint, police operatives attached to Crack Squad of the Command swung into action. With the aid of technical intelligence and information received from the community, the notorious suspects were arrested;
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to the crime and other previous thuggery and armed robberies, in which they had previously served a jail term,” the statement read.
Abiodun added that “the confessions of the suspects led to the recovery of the Honda Odyssey vehicle with Reg. No. AG 400 PAK, one POS machine, a Samsung TV, two standing fans and other valuables from them.”
He also disclosed that the suspects would be charged in court as soon as investigations were concluded.
Police arrest four ex-convicts for robbery in Niger
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EFCC nabs 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Sapele
EFCC nabs 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Sapele
Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday May 3, 2024 arrested 20 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Sapele, Delta State.
A terse post on the anti-graft commission Facebook page, said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement in computer- related fraud.
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Items recovered from them include 12 exotic cars, laptops and phones.
“The suspects would be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded,” the post added.
EFCC nabs 20 suspected internet fraudsters in Sapele
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40 AK-47 rifles recovered from mastermind of Kaduna-Abuja train attack
40 AK-47 rifles recovered from mastermind of Kaduna-Abuja train attack
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed that one of the arrested terrorists responsible for the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack, which resulted in the killing and abduction of passengers, was found to be in possession of over 40 AK-47 rifles.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the masterminds behind the March 28, 2022 attack were apprehended for their involvement in terrorism, kidnapping, and culpable homicide.
During a press briefing in Kaduna State on Thursday, Adejobi disclosed that one of the suspects, Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as Mandi, was additionally implicated in the 2021 abduction of students from Greenfield University.
Reacting to a photograph of the arrested terrorists posted by the Force spokesperson on his X account, an X user, @emetisuccess said, “These young guys, na them do that kind thing.”
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Adejobi who responded to the X user’s expression, noted that one of the terrorists he identified as Auwal Ayuba had more than 40 AK-47 rifles.
“In fact, the one on the left, Auwal Ayuba, has more than 40 Ak 47 in his possession and camp.
“The one at the extreme right, Ibrahim, is a serial kidnapper and terrorist. He kidnapped the students of Green Field Kaduna.
“They were apparently around 18 years, plus, when they attacked the train.”
“They are deadly guys. We will continue to pick them one by one. Any criminal can only run but can’t hide,” he added.
40 AK-47 rifles recovered from mastermind of Kaduna-Abuja train attack
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