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Updated: Man arrested in Rivers over link with disabled son’s death 

A father, Ejike Wilson, alongside two pastors, has been arrested by the Rivers State-based vigilance group, ONELGA OSPAC, over the death of his 24-year-old disabled son in Port Harcourt.

The young man identified as Lucky Wilson reportedly died after an operation to remove his hunchback and sell it to suspected organ traffickers.

An officer with the Planning and Advisory Committee of the security group, codenamed OSPAC, who confirmed the incident to Punch on Sunday, September 10, 2023, said the suspects were nabbed while trying to flee Port Harcourt.

One of the suspects, who was said to be the pastor of a new generation church in Osiakpo, near Omoku in the state, Olatoye Olawale, 54, said the victim was handed over to him by his father, Ejike, and Ejike’s younger brother, Pastor Paul Osiagor Wilson.

Olatoye, during interrogation, was said to have revealed that the duo brought Lucky to him for a surgical operation to enable the family to extract ‘mercury’ from his hunchback.

“Paul said his brother (Ejike) had a son who had a hunchback which he was planning to do away with. I asked him why, and he said the boy was a thief; the boy was this and that. He said when the boy was much younger, the father attempted to sell him, but it didn’t work out well

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“He asked whether I knew the people who could take up the boy. I told him that I would make inquiries.”
The suspect noted that they all agreed to a surgical procedure and contacted an associate said to be in Abeokuta, Ogun State, who promised to pay N10m for ‘mercury’ which would be taken from the victim’s hunchback.

The boy in question (Lucky) even came to meet me, begging me that if the hunchback could be removed, I should help him. He said he wanted to be like a normal human being

“I told them that he might not survive the procedure, but he said he would survive it. That was when we fixed a date for us to travel for the procedure

“My first contact was an NGO in Owerri, Imo State, which said they would extract the ‘mercury’ and pay us N5m. I asked him what would be our own percentage. At last, both Paul and Ejike accepted the N5m offer, but the NGO didn’t show up again.”

The suspect explained that he approached another ‘contact’ in Abeokuta, Ogun State, which offered to pay N10m but that the payment would be made in two or three months’ time, which all parties agreed to.

He noted that the victim’s father, Ejike, kept visiting his office and disturbing him.

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“The day we travelled for the surgery in Lagos before heading to Abeokuta, Ejike handed over the boy to me and Paul gave me N15,000 for transportation

“At the hospital, I called the father because of the document we were to sign, but he told me to go ahead and sign on his behalf. The operation was carried out, but in the end, the boy couldn’t make it,” he added.

Ejike’s brother, Paul, 38, expressed sadness at the incident, but denied any involvement, saying he only introduced Olawale to his brother.

He stated thereafter he was not involved in their subsequent discussion with Olawole and his brother, even as he also denied giving them transport as claimed by Pastor Olawale.

The OSPAC Commander, Felix Nwobakata, while addressing newsmen, said the arrest would serve as a deterrent to anyone trying to indulge in ritual acts.

Speaking through his media aide, Obed Douglas, he confirmed the arrest, adding that the two pastors and the victim’s father had been arrested.

“All three suspects have been handed over to the Assistant Inspector General, Monitoring Unit, Zone 16, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, for further investigation and prosecution.”

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Lagos task force sacks two officials for stealing phones during raid

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Lagos task force sacks two officials for stealing phones during raid

The Lagos State Task Force said it dismissed two of its personnel, Fatai Yusuf, 42, and Hammed Garuba, 38, following their involvement in theft during a recent raid.

The Task Force’s spokesperson, Abdulraheem Gbadeyan, disclosed this in a statement on Friday.

Mr Gbadeyan said that the officials stole phones during the operation conducted at a hotel in Gowon Estate, known for harbouring drug users and traffickers, which resulted in numerous arrests.

He said that the integrity of the raid was compromised by the actions of the two officials whose misconduct was captured on Closed Circuit Television.

He noted that the officials were found guilty of stealing mobile phones from the scene.

He added, “Both individuals, serving as paramilitary officers within the agency, were subjected to a meticulous investigation by the agency’s disciplinary committee. Upon confirmation of their guilt, they were summarily dismissed from service and will face immediate prosecution for theft.’’

The spokesperson said that the chairman of the agency, CSP Adetayo Akerele, denounced their actions and reaffirmed the agency’s unwavering commitment to integrity and accountability.

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He said, “Akerele issued a stern admonition to personnel, emphasising that any breach of ethical conduct would attract severe consequences.’’

Mr Gbadeyan said that the task force was guided by principles of discipline, equity, and justice and any act that compromised the agency’s credibility or eroded public trust would be addressed decisively and without hesitation.

He said that those apprehended during the raid had been arraigned.

He stated, “The first group of 53 drug peddlers and users apprehended during earlier operations have been remanded at the Badagry Correctional Centre, after being charged in court. This week, in a subsequent raid targeting drug hotspots and illicit structures within Gowon Estate, Ipaja, Lagos, the task force apprehended 43 additional suspects. The operation led to the demolition of identified drug hideouts and shanties, to deter recurring criminal activities in the area. All apprehended individuals have been promptly arraigned, underscoring the agency’s relentless commitment to eradicating drug-related crimes and ensuring public safety.’’

He added that the actions highlighted the task force’s uncompromising stance on unethical conduct and its dedication to maintaining law and order, in line with the Lagos State THEMES Plus agenda.

 

Lagos task force sacks two officials for stealing phones during raid

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CBN building economy for everyone to thrive – Cardoso begs for patience

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CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso

CBN building economy for everyone to thrive – Cardoso begs for patience

Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr. Olayemi Cardoso has advised Nigerians against leaving the country (Japa). He assured that the apex bank is building an economy where everybody and business can thrive.

Cardoso gave this advice in a keynote address at the 59th annual Bankers Dinner of the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, CIBN, in Lagos.

He said: “It is not a good idea to japa at this stage.

“Two reasons. One, those who may decide they are going to do that, they will sell and get rid of their assets.

“You’ll be doing it for cheap. Predators, who are outside looking for bargains, will come and take it and pocket it, put it in their pocket and wait for the turnaround and sell it away.

“Number two, you want to be part of the solution. You want to be part of the solution, and this is time that we need all hands on them.

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“There are opportunities in the market today, which I must say, from my experience over the past year and also for the past six months, a lot of interest from the outside in what is going on in Nigeria

“In taking positions in certain assets, so they see the opportunity, and we, who are here, should be part of the solution for the better things which will come.”

While acknowledging the severe impact of the reforms on Nigerians, Cardoso said the reforms are focused on tackling challenges of today and  on securing the opportunities of tomorrow with the aim of building an economy where everybody thrives.

He said: “We are building an economy where every individual, every business, and every community can thrive.

“This vision will not be achieved by one institution alone. It requires all of us — banks, regulators, businesses, and citizens — to work together with steadfast resolve”

 

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Abuja court remands 109 foreigners for cybercrime

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Abuja court remands 109 foreigners for cybercrime

A Federal High Court in Abuja has remanded 109 foreigners arrested for alleged threats to national security, high-level cybercrime and hacking in the Nigerian Correctional Service custodial facility in Keffi, Nasarawa State.

Justice Ekerete Akpan, who granted the defendants bail on Friday, held that they should remain in custody, pending the perfection of their bail conditions.

Justice Akpan ordered the defendants to produce five sureties, who must deposit a bail bond of N200m each and a landed property in the FCT. 

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The judge further ordered the sureties to deposit the title documents of the landed property and their passports before the deputy chief registrar of the court pending the conclusion of the case. 

The foreign nationals charged by the federal government with six-count charges bordering on cybercrime include 113 foreign nationals—87 men and 26 women, mainly from China, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Philippines and Malaysia, and—17 Nigerians. 

The case was adjourned to February 27, 2025 for hearing. 

 

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