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  • Police IG rewards DPO for rejecting $200,000 bribe

    Police IG rewards DPO for rejecting $200,000 bribe

    The Inspector General of Police IGP, Usman Alkali Baba has presented a certificate of Award to Nassarawa, Divisional Police Officer, SP Daniel Itse Amah.

    Amah was rewarded for rejecting the sum of Two Hundred Thousand United States Dollars (USD 200,000) offered him as a bribe in a case of alleged armed robbery.

    In a letter containing the commendation, SP Daniel was hailed for exhibiting sound professionalism leading to the arrest of Ali Zaki, a Kano-based legal practitioner, and some Police officers.

    According to reports, investigations by Operatives led by SP Daniel led to the arrest of the suspected armed robbery syndicate in Kano.

    Consequently, the case was transferred to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on the directive of IGP for discreet investigation.

    When contacted, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, confirmed the arrest and said, “The lawyer and other suspects involved in the case have a case to answer and we are still on with the matter.”

  • Police Sergeant arrested for culpable homicide

    Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one of its sergeants, Sgt. James Aondona, in connection with culpable homicide, in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of the state.

     

    It was gathered that on June 26, the police officer was briefed on his schedule of duty and posted to an observation point at Ngibo, Kastina-Ala Local Government Area.

     

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) learned that the police officer engaged in an altercation with one Mr. Aondohumba Terkula, whom he allegedly shot and killed.

     

    In another development, an Ado-Ekiti High Court has sentenced four men, Babangida Amodu, 25, Oluwafemi Ibrahim, 20, Ojo Ayodele, 25, and Okunato Dada, 20, convicted of armed robbery and murder, to die by hanging.

     

    The four men, who were arraigned on October 4, 2018, on charges of conspiracy, armed robbery and murder, had pleaded not guilty, and the court ordered their remand.

     

    Delivering judgment, Justice John Adeyeye said, ”It is obvious that the defendants acted in concert as they all agreed to rob Ibrahim Isiaka and Mohammed Sanusi, who died as a result of the injury inflicted on him during the robbery.

     

    “Each of the defendants is cautioned and discharged on count one (conspiracy), and sentenced to death by hanging until they be dead on count two (armed robbery) and count three (murder).

     

    “May the Lord have mercy on your souls,” the Judge pronounced.

     

    According to the charge, the four convicts on June 7, 2018, at Ijoka Area of Ado Ekiti, within the jurisdiction of the court, conspired and robbed one Ibrahim Isiaka of his phone and N1,500 while armed with guns and knives.

     

    The charge sheet further said that on the same day, date and aforementioned place, the convicts murder one Muhammed Sanusi.

     

    The offences, Mr Felix Awoniyi, the prosecuting counsel said, contravened sections 516, 402 (2) and 316 of the Criminal Code Cap C16 Laws of Ekiti State of Nigeria, 2012.

     

    Awoniyi during the trial called five witnesses and tendered statements of the four convicts and medical report as exhibits.

     

    Ibrahim Isiaka, a prosecution witness, who was led in evidence by Awoniyi, recalled that he and the deceased were going to buy food and charge their phones near the mosque at Ijoka, at 7:45pm, when the defendants attacked them.

     

    “We were approaching the charging centre, some hoodlums just appeared and stopped us, they demanded for our phones and money.

     

    “We declined their requests and they dragged me and collected my Techno phone valued N7,500 and cash sum of N1,500.”

     

    “When they started beating Sanusi, I ran away to call our people, but before we got there, they had left.

     

    “We met the deceased in a pool of blood; having been stabbed on the neck.”

  • Akwa Ibom Police Command declares Malachy Akpan wanted over series of armed robberies, kidnapping, murders, and terrorism

    Akwa Ibom Police Command declares Malachy Akpan wanted over series of armed robberies, kidnapping, murders, and terrorism

    A 34-year-old suspect, Etienne Malachy Akpan (also known as Anthony Malachy Akpan), who escaped from court premises while undergoing trial for kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, and terrorism in Akwa Ibom State, has been declared wanted by the state’s Police Command.

     

    The command Public Relations Officer, SP Odiko Macdon, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Uyo, the state capital on Tuesday.

    The statement explained that the 34-year-old suspect was a resident of Atan Midim in Abak Local Government Area of the state and escaped from court premises when he was taken for continuation of trial.

    According to the statement, “Akwa Ibom State Police Command has declared Etienne Malachy Akpan a.k.a Anthony Malachy Akpan ‘M’ aged 34, dark in complexion, height 1.6m of Atan Midim in Abak Local Government Area wanted.

    “He is wanted by the police in connection with a series of armed robberies, kidnapping, murders, and terrorism in Akwa Ibom State.

    “The suspect who was on trial for the above offences, escaped within the court premises when brought for the continuation of his trial.”

    The Command urged members of the public to help provide useful information on the whereabouts of the suspect by contacting a nearby Police Station, security agency or calling the following hotlines; 08039213071 or 08020913810 for rearrest.

  • Uromi robbery: ‘Why state police should be allowed’

    Uromi robbery: ‘Why state police should be allowed’

    A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State, Mr Kenneth Imasuangbon has argued that it is time for the Federal Government to allow state governments to set up their own police formations.

    Imasuangbon made his stance known sequel to last Thursday’s attack on Uromi during which four banks were robbed and some people were killed.

    The former governorship aspirant, in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin on Monday, said well-funded state police would enhance intelligence gathering and crime prevention.

    While commiserating with the families of the victims of the attack and the people of Uromi, Imasuangbon, called on citizens not to leave the work of policing solely to the police.

    According to him, citizens’ participation in security would have prevented the easy escape of the armed robbers.

    He said that the coordinated manner in which the attack was carried out was an indication that the armed robbers had carried out diligent intelligence on the area.

    The PDP chieftain called on locals to always give accurate and timely information to the police whenever they suspected any suspicious movement.

    “From what I saw from the short video clip on the robbery in the social media, it was clear that the robbers had a field day.

    “It is time for citizens to be actively involved in community policing and intelligence gathering.

    “As citizens, we should take a cue from what is happening in Ukraine where courageous citizens rise up in defence of their country against the Russian military.

    “Government is doing its best in curbing insecurity in the state. There is a need for all of us to support it in fighting crime because Edo belongs to all of us.

    “The horror of the Uromi attack is a warning to all of us that the time to allow state police is now.

    “However, we will not allow criminals run us out of our communities, as being witnessed in other parts of the country,” he said.

  • Uromi bank robbery: N37 million, 5 vehicles recovered from armed robbers

    Uromi bank robbery: N37 million, 5 vehicles recovered from armed robbers

    The Police Command in Edo on Friday confirmed that some monies suspected to be carted away by robbers during Thursday’s armed robbery attacks on some banks in Uromi have been recovered.

    Mr Phillip Ogbadu, the State Commissioner of Police, who confirmed this, said that about N37 million and five cars suspected to have been used by the robbers were recovered at a bush where they were abandoned.

    He noted that it was suspected that the robbers might have abandoned the monies and the vehicles on realising that the police were on their trail.

    Recall that dare-devil armed robbers had late Thursday evening carried out what many persons had termed coordinated armed robbery attacks on some commercial banks in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo.

    The operations according to some eye witnesses lasted for more than two hours. The Edo Deputy Governor, Phillip Shaibu had earlier on Friday paid an on the spot assessment visit to the Uromi.

  • Court sentences 2 dismissed policemen to death for armed robbery

    Court sentences 2 dismissed policemen to death for armed robbery

    Justice Peter Kekemeke of an FCT High Court on Thursday sentenced two dismissed policemen to death for armed robbery.

    The convicts are James Ejeh and Simeon Abraham.

    They were arrianged on Oct. 20, 2017 by the FCT Commissioner of Police on two counts of conspiracy and armed robbery.

    Delivering judgment, Kekemeke held that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubts by calling four witnesses.

    Kekemeke held that the evidence before the court proved that the convicts committed robbery while armed.

    He added also held that there was admission of guilt by the convicts and no evidence was stronger than their own admission.

    ” Left to me, I will say go and sin no more but it is about the law.

    “It is about the law and the society. The law has placed a duty on me to carry this out.

    ” Countless citizens of this country cry out under the security agencies especially the police who run their guns bought with the tax payers money against Nigerians extorting them with impunity.

    ” Citizens have cried out on this dangerous trend of those people who are supposed to protect them turn against them.

    ” It is therefore imperative to make this serve as a deterrant to others who have the same tendencies.

    ” They deserve no pity therefore. In any case, I have no choice because the law tied my hands to the only sentence prescribed by law.

    ” I hereby sentence the first and second defendants to death,” he held.

    He ordered that the exhibits recovered be returned to the federal government and the anti terrorism unit where the defendants served.

    On Oct. 20, 2017, the Prosecution Counsel, Mr Kufureabasi Ebong told the court that the convicts committed the offence.

    He said that the dismissed policemen dressed in their uniforms while armed and robbed Ms Christe Maker of her personal belongings.

    According to him, Maker and her driver were attacked on the Bill Clinton way while they were coming back from the airport at about 1a.m on Jan. 17, 2017.

    Ebong told the court that the offence contravened the provisions of sections 6 and 1(2) of Robbery and Firearms (Special provisions )Act, 2004

  • Court remands 2 NSCDC officers for alleged armed robbery

    Court remands 2 NSCDC officers for alleged armed robbery

    An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday remanded Amarachukwu Asonta, a 27-year-old female officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and her colleague, Adebayo Ajayi, 32, for alleged armed robbery.

    Justice Oyindamola Ogala ordered the remand of the duo following their not guilty plea to a two-count charge of conspiracy and armed robbery.

    The charges were proffered against the duo by the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

    According to the Director of the Lagos State DPP, Dr Jide Martins, the NSCDC officers committed the offences at 2.20 a.m. on Jan. 30, 2018, along Yaya Abatan Road, Ogba, Lagos.

    “The defendants and others who are now at large, while armed with guns and other offensive weapons high jacked an Iveco container truck with registration number – LSR746XD.

    “The truck contained 1,700 cartons of Chelsea and Action Bitters drinks valued at N2.7million, waybills, mobile phones and unspecified amount of cash,” the DPP said.

    Following the arraignment of the NSCDC officers, the DPP requested that the defendants should be remanded at the Correctional Centre.

    “My lord, the matter has been on since 2018. The defendants are officers of the NSCDC. They have been evading the court and the court issued a bench warrant for their arrest.

    “The first defendant (Asonta) had to be arrested with the aid of the NSCDC,” Martins said.

    The offences contravene Sections 297(2) (b) and 299 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015.

    Following the submission of the DPP, the defence counsel, Mr Dapo Daramola, informed the court that he had filed an application for the bail of the defendants.

    Justice Oyindamola Ogala ordered the remand of the defendants at the Correctional Centre and adjourned the case until Feb. 23 for the hearing of the bail application.

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  • Dismissed ex-soldier, 1 other to die by hanging for armed robbery

    Dismissed ex-soldier, 1 other to die by hanging for armed robbery

    An Ado Ekiti High Court on Monday sentenced Damilola Olasoji, a dismissed soldier and Koiki Benson, 32 to death by hanging for armed robbery.

    The police said Olasoji, Benson and Ogbesetuyi Tunde, 30, on March 10, 2016 conspired and robbed Mr Oluwadare Adebayo at a Filling Station in Odo-Ado, Ado Ekiti and stole N1.2million.

    Delivering judgment, Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, held that the prosecution has proved beyond reasonable doubts the elements of offence of conspiracy, attempted robbery and armed robbery against the convicts.

    The judge, however, sentenced Tunde to life imprisonment.

    “In all, the sole issue for determination is resolved in favour of the prosecution. In count two case of armed robbery, Olasoji and Benson are hereby sentenced to death by hanging. May God almighty have mercy upon your souls.

    The police said that the offence contravenes the provisions of sections 6(b) and 1 (2) (a) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provisions) Act, Cap. RII, Vol.14, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.

    In his testimony, Adebayo, the victim told the court that around 6 30pm, the convicts visited his fuel station pretending to be customers.

    ”They forced their way into the station’s bulk room and slapped me around, hitting me from time to time with the gun butt,” he said.

    To prove his case, the Prosecution Counsel, Olawale Fapohunda called two witnesses and tendered wallet, two passport photographs, Army Identity card and photocopy, statements of the defendants among others as exhibits.

  • LASU student bags 21 years’ imprisonment

    LASU student bags 21 years’ imprisonment

    An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday sentenced a student of Lagos State University (LASU), Afeez Ogunbowale, to 21 years’ imprisonment for involvement in armed robbery and rape of two fellow LASU students.

    According to reports, Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo sentenced Ogunbowale after finding him guilty of five counts bordering on conspiracy, rape and armed robbery.

    Taiwo said that prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

    She held that testimony of the victims were compelling, adding that they were able to positively identify Ogunbowale as one of the culprits.

    “The defendant is hereby sentenced to five years’ imprisonment for conspiracy, 21 years’ imprisonment each for counts of armed robbery and 21 years’ imprisonment each for counts of rape.

    “The sentences are to run concurrently,” she said.

    On hearing the sentence, Ogunbowale who has been suspended by LASU over the case, wept profusely at the dock.

    NAN reports that prosecution team led by Mrs O.A Bajulaiye-Bishi, had said that the defendant committed the offences alongside others who are at large, on April 18, 2018, at the Okokomaiko area of Lagos.

    “The defendant and his accomplices, while armed with a gun, knife, machete and bottle, robbed the two students in their off campus accommodation.

    “They were robbed of their phones, power bank, earpiece, gold chain and N1, 200.

    “The defendant and one of his accomplices who is still at large had unlawful sexual intercourse with the complainants.

    “The offences contravene Sections 260(1) and 297(2)(a) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015,” she said.

    NAN reports that in their testimonies on Nov. 4, 2019, the two students, told the court that they lost their virginities to the attack.

    The witnesses said they were robbed by five men but raped by two members of the gang – Ogunbowale and another – who is at large.

    They said that they were able to identify Ogunbowale through Facebook, adding that they belonged to the same faculty.

    The complainants testified that when they confronted the convict at a police station, he prostrated and begged for forgiveness.

    In his defence on Sept. 30, 2020, the convict denied involvement in the crime and gave an alibi to the court.

    Led in evidence by defence counsel, Mr Bisi Salau, he said that on the night the offences were committed, he was in the school premises preparing for an examination which was to begin in May 2018.

  • Court remands 2 men for alleged armed robbery

    Court remands 2 men for alleged armed robbery

    An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court ordered that two men be remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre for alleged armed robbery.

    The police charged Abdullahi Abiodun,24, and Victor Ifeta ,25, whose residential addresses were not given with armed robbery.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mrs O. O. Fajana, did not take the plea of the suspects.

    Fajana ordered the prosecution counsel to send the case file to the Lagos State Department of Public Prosecution (DPPs) for legal advice.

    She adjourned the case until July 19, for hearing.

    Earlier, the prosecution counsel, Insp Kenrich Namayo told the court that the suspects, armed with knives, robbed Mr Opeyemi Mohammed, a businessman and his customers of an undisclosed amount of money.

    Nomayo told the court that the suspects committed the offence with others, who are sat large on May 25, at 12.45 p.m. at, No 205, Eyi Plaza, Cele bus Stop, Egbeda Lagos.

    The offence, he said, contravened the provisions of sections 297(1) (2) (a) (b) and 299 of the Criminal Laws of Lagos State, 2015.

    The sections stipulate 21 years’ imprisonment for armed robbery if found guilty.