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Man lands in jail after spraying naira notes in Benin

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Osazee Kenneth Imagbenikaro

Man lands in jail after spraying naira notes in Benin

Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court sitting in Benin City, the Edo State capital, has sentenced one Osazee Kenneth Imagbenikaro to jail for spraying naira notes.

Imagbenikaro was convicted on a two-count charge for an offence bordering on spraying naira notes on Thursday, May 16, contrary to Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment ) Act 2007 and punishable under Section 21 (1) of the same Act.

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) discloses this known in a statement shared on its Facebook page on Friday, May 24.

According to the statement, Imagbenikaro pleaded guilty to the charge when it was read to him in court.

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The count charge read, “That you Osazee Kenneth Imagbenikoro (m) on or about the 28th day of April 2023 at Ogida Police Barracks, Benin City,  Edo State within the jurisdiction of this honourable court did spray N100 notes at a funeral ceremony and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 21 (3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (Establishment ) Act 2007 and punishable under Section 21 (1) of the same Act.”

Based on Imagbenikaro’s plea, prosecution counsel, Francis Jirbo, prayed the court to convict and sentence him accordingly.

However, the defence counsel prayed to the court to temper justice with mercy and that the defendant had become remorseful for his action.

Justice Obiozor convicted and sentenced Imagbenikaro to six months imprisonment on each of the counts or a fine of N100,000 each.

The defendant is to undertake in writing to be of good behavior going forward.

Man lands in jail after spraying naira notes in Benin

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Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital

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Troops capture 2 bandits while receiving treatment at Kaduna hospital

In a decisive operation, Nigerian Army troops have apprehended two suspected bandits receiving medical treatment at a private hospital in Kaduna.

According to a report on Friday by security analyst and counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, the suspects had reportedly fled to the clinic after sustaining the injuries during a previous encounter with the military.

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Following intelligence reports, the soldiers swiftly moved in and arrested the suspects without resistance.

The terrorists had sought medical care after narrowly escaping a military offensive.

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Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators

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Adamawa man arrested for impersonating officer, extorting tricycle operators

Police in Adamawa State have arrested a 26-year-old man, Shafiu Abdulkadir, for allegedly posing as a police officer and extorting money from the public.

The suspect, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was apprehended on Thursday, according to a statement released on Friday by the command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Nguroje.

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Abdulkadir is accused of extorting tricycle operators around the Aliyu Mustapha Flyover and Jimeta Modern Market in Yola North.

He was reportedly dressed in police camouflage trousers, a black shirt with the inscription ‘Special Force,’ and boots at the time of his arrest.

Nguroje stated that Abdulkadir would be charged in court once investigations are concluded.

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Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out

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Haruna’s wife, Hussaina Iliya

Seaman ejected from barracks, after six-year detention, wife cries out

Abbas Haruna, a Seaman who was reportedly detained for almost six years following orders from a senior Nigerian Navy officer, has finally been released.

During a popular Abuja-based radio program, Brekete Family, Haruna’s wife, Hussaina Iliya, previously alleged that her husband had been unjustly detained since 2018 by the military.

Iliya accused a senior military officer of being responsible for Haruna’s prolonged detention and torture.

Her claims gained widespread attention, leading to the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, calling for an investigation into the matter.

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Although the Defence Headquarters initially stated that Haruna had never been arrested, a video surfaced showing the Seaman resisting disarmament by personnel, with gunshots being fired during the altercation.

On Friday, Iliya and her husband appeared on Brekete Family, where they confirmed that Abbas had been released. According to Iliya, her husband has also been discharged from the military.

Speaking tearfully, she expressed her dedication to staying by his side: “I will be with him no matter the situation. They have discharged him. He was ejected from the barracks. I love my husband. I love him,” she said, recounting their ordeal.

 

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