Tag: Arrest
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Demand proper ID from our officers before arrest, EFCC tells Nigerians
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has asked Nigerians to be vigilant and demand proper identification from officers when confronted with the possibility of arrest. Addressing reporters on Thursday, the Zonal Head of the Lagos EFCC Office, Ghali Ahmed, advised Nigerians to always report any suspicious operation to the nearest office of the anti-graft…
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BREAKING: DSS speaks on ‘arrest’ of Father Mbaka
The Department of State Services (DSS) has denied it arrested the Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministries Enugu, Father Ejike Mbaka. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that protests broke out in Enugu on Wednesday afternoon over the alleged ‘disappearance’ of Mbaka, who was said to have been last seen on Tuesday evening. The development created tension in the…
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Video: Mass protest erupts in Enugu over ‘arrest’ of Rev. Mbaka; Ohanaeze raises alarm
There is an ongoing protest in Enugu State over an alleged arrest of Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka by a yet to be identified security operative. Recall TheNewsGuru (TNG) had reported in series how the Enugu’s Adoration Ministry cleric strongly criticized President Muhammadu Buhari-led government in the past few days. According to reports reaching TNG, the…
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Police arrest 15 persons in Southern Kaduna over alleged killing of cattle
No fewer than fifteen persons where arrested on Sunday by the Nigerian Police over what it termed conspiracy, disturbances and cruelty to animals in eight communities located in Atyap chiefdom, Zangon Kataf Local government area of Kaduna state. According to the police, the arrests followed the outcome of an investigation over the killing of seven…
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‘EFCC not a slaughter house’, Okorocha speaks on arrest
Immediate past governor of Imo State, Rochas Okorocha on Tuesday confirmed his invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). This is according to his media aide, Sam Onwuemeodo, who stated this in a press statement issued on Tuesday. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the anti-graft agency had quizzed the lawmaker representing Imo West Senatorial…
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JUST IN: EFCC arrests, detains Ex-Imo Governor, Rochas Okorocha
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arrested the immediate past governor of Imo, Rochas Okorocha. According to reports the ex-governor was arrested at about 4 P.M. Tuesday at his Unity House private office in Abuja. The former governor was arrested after a five-hour standoff with EFCC operatives who trailed him…
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After Expiration of 48 hours Ultimatum, El-Rufai Threatens to Prosecute Anyone Negotiating Release of 39 Kidnapped Students
Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-rufai said he will Prosecute anyone caught negotiating on behalf of government the release of the 39 abducted students of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanisation, Mando in Igabi Local Government Area of the state. The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this to…
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Police arrest 2 over female corpse found along Enugu road
The Police Command in Enugu State has arrested two suspects over the corpse of a young lady found in the gutter along Presidential Road, Independence Layout of Enugu metropolis. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mr Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Tuesday in Enugu that the deceased had been identified as Miss Chiamaka Orji,…
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Flight delay landed me in police detention-Arole
Comedian and actor, Woli Arole has recounted how he was detained in Lagos for violating the curfew put in place by the federal government due to an alleged flight delay by Air Peace. In a series of tweets on Sunday night, the entertainer said Air Peace had delayed their flight from Abuja to Lagos for…
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Court stops EFCC from arresting Ozekhome for criticising Magu
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, restrained the EFCC from inviting, harassing and threatening to arrest or detain Mr Mike Ozekhome, SAN, for criticising the former Acting Chairman of The commission, Ibrahim Magu. Delivering judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo held that serial acts of intimidation and constant invitations the EFCC extended to Ozekhome were illegal,…