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4 dead, over 40 abducted as terrorists launch fresh attack in Zamfara

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4 dead, over 40 abducted as terrorists launch fresh attack in Zamfara

The terrorists, locally dubbed as bandits, invaded the town in the early hours of Tuesday and also kidnapped no fewer than 40 residents.

Terrorists have reportedly attacked Kasuwa-Daji Town in the Kaura-Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing four persons including two policemen.

The terrorists, locally dubbed as bandits, invaded the town in the early hours of Tuesday and also kidnapped no fewer than 40 residents.

The attack has left the residents to scamper for safety as the invaders reportedly shot indiscriminately in attempt to whisk away their abductees.

Some residents of Kaura-Namoda, who spoke to journalists said that the terrorists who invaded the community wielding sophisticated weapons including anti-aircraft gun attacked the home of the former State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Hamisu Kasuwar-Daji and abducted one of his wives and grandchildren.

The bandits also attacked the police station which is located near Kasuwar-Daji’s house, killed two policemen on duty and carted away their arms.

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They also killed another two persons during the attack that was said to have lasted more than two hours unchallenged.

The residents also confirmed that about 40 persons were abducted during their house-to-house raid.

“Two residents were also killed, not only policemen. As of now, about 40 residents have been whisked away by the bandits,” one of the residents told journalists.

Meanwhile, the Zamfara State Police Command has confirmed the attack but remained silent on the casualty figures.

The Command’s spokesperson, Yazid Abubakar, who spoke to Channels TV said: “Yes, there was an attack in Kasuwar-Daji early hours of today.”

“We are yet to confirm the number of the residents abducted but the Commissioner of Police has deployed additional troops to restoren ormalcy in the town.”

4 dead, over 40 abducted as terrorists launch fresh attack in Zamfara

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64 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Osun

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64 suspected internet fraudsters arrested in Osun

Investigators of the Ibadan zonal directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 64 suspected internet fraudsters in Osun state.

The suspected cybercriminals were arrested in Ede, Osun state, following actionable intelligence on their suspicious fraudulent activities in their environs.

Items recovered from them include 18 exotic vehicles, 18 laptops, 112 mobile phones, three Play Station games, five motorcycles, and other incriminating documents among others.

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Sexual harassment: Kogi varsity lecturer stripped naked

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Kogi varsity lecturer stripped near naked over sexual harassment 

A senior lecturer with the Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Kogi State, was on Friday May 10 stripped near naked over allegations of sexual harassment of a female student.

The lecturer who was stripped to his boxers was however saved from further molestation by the combined efforts of the school security unit, at the Adankolo mini campus of the institution.

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During interrogation, the lecturer implicated his colleagues, including the Head of the Department (HOD) of English, claiming that they usually provide him with names of female students to either “pass or fail” based on their level of intimacy or absence with them.

When contacted, the school’s spokesperson, Daniel Iyke, said that the management was aware of the development and had set up machinery to investigate the case.

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EFCC apprehends 21 suspected fraudsters in Uyo, seizes luxury items

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EFCC apprehends 21 suspected fraudsters in Uyo, seizes luxury items

In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, the Uyo Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 21 individuals suspected of internet fraud in Akwa Ibom State. The arrests, which took place at various locations within the state, were part of a coordinated effort to combat financial crimes.

On Monday, May 6, 2024, five suspects were taken into custody at the ‘Laundering Lounge’ located in Ewet Housing Estate, Uyo. The operation continued into the next day, with an additional sixteen suspects arrested on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Church Road, off Calabar Itu Road, Uyo.

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The EFCC operatives successfully recovered a range of items linked to the alleged fraudulent activities. The haul included two luxurious cars, nine laptops, 28 smartphones, and two wrist watches, all of which are believed to be proceeds or instruments of the suspected crimes.

The anti-graft agency has indicated that the suspects will face legal proceedings once the investigations are complete. This decisive action sends a strong message that the EFCC is actively pursuing cybercriminals and working to safeguard the integrity of Nigeria’s financial system.

EFCC apprehends 21 suspected fraudsters in Uyo, seizes luxury items

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