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Police condemn killing of vigilante, two others in Anambra
Police condemn killing of vigilante, two others in Anambra
The Police Command in Anambra has condemned the killing of a vigilante commander and two others as well as the abduction of one person by unidentified gunmen in Nnewi Hotel on Monday.
The command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ikechukwu Ikenga, who confirmed the incident on Tuesday in Onitsha, said that the Commissioner of Police, CP Nnaghe Itam, had ordered immediate manhunt for the fleeing armed men.
Ikenga said that the gunmen operated in a red Highlander SUV and abducted a resident in Nnewi at about 1:30 p.m. on Monday.
He said that the police trailed the gunmen to Nnobi, in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state where they engaged security operatives in a gun battle.
Ikenga said that during the gun duel, one of the security operatives was fatally hit by a bullet from the hoodlums.
“In an attempt to escape the scene, the bullet also fatally struck two innocent passersby in the area.
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“The police response team at the scene recovered the bodies of the victims and took them to the hospital.
“Regrettably, three of the victims, including a 22-year-old lady, were confirmed dead by the doctors on duty, while two others are currently receiving treatment,” he said.
The spokesman said that the commissioner of police condemned the killing in strong terms, describing the killers as cowards who had murdered sleep.
He commiserated with the families of the deceased and vowed to get justice for the heroic act of the murdered vigilante operative and innocent bystanders at the scene.
The police commissioner also called on members of the public, especially eyewitnesses, to assist the police with information on the ongoing operation.
An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity, said that the hoodlums, who carried out the act, were enforcing the Monday sit-at-home order.
The source also said that the gunmen collected cell phones and other valuables from their victims in the hotel.
The development, according to the source, forced many people who disobeyed the sit-at-home order to quickly close their stalls and run home.
Police condemn killing of vigilante, two others in Anambra
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Four Nigerian students arrested after drug ring bust in India
Four Nigerian students arrested after drug ring bust in India
The India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), along with Delhi Police, busted a drug cartel, arrested five suspects including four foreign students from an “influential Nigerian family” and seized MDMA, high-quality crystal meth and Afghan heroin worth Rs 27 crore.
The raid was conducted in the Chattarpur area of Delhi on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Announcing the seizure in a statement on the social media platform X, Union Home Minister, Amit Shah praised the agencies, saying, “Our relentless hunt against the illicit trade continues.”
According to officials, the NCB and the Delhi Police’s Special Cell traced the source of the drugs to a rented accommodation of an African national, where the MDMA was being synthesised.
Five, including four African nationals belonging to an influential family of Nigeria, have been arrested, a senior MHA official said.
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Acting on inputs about a high-quality methamphetamine transaction in Chhatarpur area, a joint team of NCB and the Special Cell intercepted a vehicle carrying 5.103 kg of crystal methamphetamine, valued at Rs 10.2 crore.
Questioning of the accused and technical tracking led them to an ‘African Kitchen’ in West Delhi’s Tilak Nagar, identified as the source of the contraband.
From this location, 1.156 kgs of crystal methamphetamine, 4.142 kgs of Afghan heroin, and 5.776 kgs of MDMA (Ecstasy pills) have been recovered, officials said.
Further probe led to a follow-up search at a rented apartment in Greater Noida from where 389 grams of Afghan heroin and 26 grams of cocaine have been recovered.
According to the officials, the accused are students of private universities in NCR and Punjab. Besides drugs, they are also suspected to be involved in cryptocurrency trade.
Four Nigerian students arrested after drug ring bust in India
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Ponzi schemes promoters in Nigeria now face 10 years jail
Ponzi schemes promoters in Nigeria now face 10 years jail
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has warned that promoters and operators of any Ponzi Scheme in the country risk a penalty of not less than N20 million or imprisonment to a term of 10 years or both, upon conviction as prescribed by the provisions of the newly signed Investments and Securities Act 2025.
The SEC’s Director-General, Dr. Emomotimi Agama who stated this in Abuja, said the goal of the new legislation is to strengthen the legal framework governing Nigeria’s capital market, better protect investors, and introduce reforms that will promote market integrity, transparency, and sustainable growth.
He explained that previously, the SEC lacked the legal power to prosecute Ponzi scheme operators, which made it difficult to bring offenders to justice.
However, under the new law, those convicted of operating Ponzi schemes face a jail term of 10 years or more. “With the new law, they now face a 10-year jail term and beyond,” he said.
He further explained that the Act stipulates a minimum fine of N10 million for anyone operating a Ponzi scheme in Nigeria.
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“So, N10 million is not the entire penalty or the entire money that will be charged or sanctioned to any suspecting or any accused capital market or non-capital market operator. It is just part of the penalties and or the sanctions that will be meted against such persons,” Agama explained.
The SEC Director-General also said that sanctions will include “disgorgement,” meaning that any profits or gains obtained from defrauding Nigerians will be recovered adding “It is not about the quantum of the fraud, it is about sanctions that would deter people from even getting into it”.
Also, Agama said the new ISA has also provided the SEC with the power to be able to obtain and request telephone conversations and all other conversations that are required to Prosecute Ponzi operators.
“We recognize that a lot of Nigerians have fallen prey to these sponsor schemes and the reason why that is the case is because there were no sanctions. You know enough to deter them from doing this so what this Act has done is to introduce measures for Ponzi scheme operators and intending Ponzi scheme operators not to be able to do this again against the wish and will of Nigerians.
“Protecting the investors in Nigeria is a cardinal responsibility of the SEC and this law has provided the SEC with stronger powers to be able to do that. This law has also been able to provide the SEC with the power to be able to search phones and get phone records for people who are interested in dealing with Nigerians or interested in duping Nigerians. We are able to get these records and quickly provide enforcement actions for the people that are involved so for us it is limitless,” he added.
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Kogi LG imposes curfew ahead of Natasha’s homecoming event
Kogi LG imposes curfew ahead of Natasha’s homecoming event
The Chairman of Okehi Local Government Area, Kogi State, Amoka Monday, has imposed a curfew across the council.
Monday cited security concerns following the ban on political rallies and unauthorised public gatherings.
In a statement he signed on Monday, he explained that the curfew was necessary to ensure peace and order in line with directives from the Kogi State Government and Commissioner of Police.
He noted that anyone found loitering or assembling in restricted zones without clearance from the relevant authorities will be arrested and prosecuted.
According to him: “The curfew, which takes immediate effect, restricts movement and gatherings in designated areas.
“Anyone found loitering or assembling in restricted zones without clearance from the relevant authorities will be arrested and prosecuted.
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“The safety of our people is paramount. We will not allow any situation that could jeopardise the peace and stability of our communities.”
The chairman emphasized that the curfew was a proactive step to prevent any potential security threats.
He reassured residents that the local government administration was working closely with security agencies to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to maintain law and order.
The curfew and the ban on political rallies are part of the Kogi State Government’s broader efforts to preserve peace, curb misinformation, and ensure that public gatherings adhere to legal guidelines.
Residents have been urged to comply with the directive and cooperate with security agencies to safeguard lives and property.
The administration also appealed for calm, encouraging the public to go about their daily activities within the confines of the law.
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