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  • Police arrest soldier who worked for Evans, got N6.5m

    The Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has arrested a soldier in Lagos for allegedly being part of the gang of the notorious kidnapper, Chukwudi Onuwamadike, alias Evans.

    A police source, who spoke to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday, said that the team led by ACP Abba Kyari arrested the soldier after weeks of surveillance.

    The source said that the soldier, a Lance Corporal, was arrested on Friday at about 9 p.m in Ojo area of Lagos.

    The source, however, said that police detectives in a follow-up to the confession made by Evans, led to the arrest of the soldier who was a member of the army band at Abalti Barrack, Surulere.

    It said that the kidnap kingpin had told policemen during interrogation that some notable people collaborated with him in his operations for seven years.

    The source said the soldier in his confessional statement, said he had accompanied Evans in three different kidnap operations in Lagos, and got N2 million, N1.5 million and N3 million respectively as his shares.

    “There are serious efforts to apprehend other gang members and efforts will be made to arrest of others,’’ the source said.

    NAN reports that the billionaire kidnapper was arrested on June 10 after being hunted by police for seven years at his Magodo Estate mansion in Lagos.

    He told the police during interrogation that some yet to be known notable people collaborated with him during his operations.

    CSP Mosheed Jimoh, the Force Spokesman, had promised while parading the kidnap that every name mentioned by the gang members would be arrested, no matter how highly placed.

    Meanwhile, the Deputy Commissioner of Police ,Lagos State in charge of Administration, Dansuki Galadanchi, had denied media report that the command released one Emeka, who gave out his boss Evans and his gang members.

    Galadanchi said that after Emeka’s boss, Chief Donatus Duru escaped from the kidnappers’ detention camp in Igando, the suspect was arrested and charged to Ebute-Meta Magistrate Court 2 and was remanded in prison afterwards.

    “It came as a surprise to the police, when a television station reported that the suspect escaped from the police custody.

    “Emeka was never in our custody, we charged him to court immediately we arrested him, how come they now said we allowed him to escape from our custody, that is not true,” he said.

     

    NAN

  • Full List: DSS releases names of kidnap gangs arrested in 2017

    The Department of State Services, DSS, has made public names of suspected kidnappers arrested in 2017 in collaboration with other security agencies.

    In a statement signed by a DSS spokesperson, Tony Opuiyo on Tuesday, the agency noted that the arrest of gang members of the notorious kidnap kingpins was made possible through its tactical operations.

     

    The statement reads…

    The hunt for the notorious kidnap kingpin, Terwase Akwaza (aka Ghana), led to the arrest of some of his close associates. For instance, on June 9, 2017, the trio of Dondo Orsaa, Terhile Mbaloha and Teryima Ihiambe (aka Clark) were apprehended at various locations within Katsina-Ala LGA, Benue State for their sustenance of kidnap operations across Benue and Taraba States.

    During the operation, one AK-47 rifle, a 9mm Pistol, Ammunition and complete set of Army uniform were recovered from ORSAA. Relatedly, on 10thApril, 2017, one Terna Sapko, an informant to the Akwaza syndicate was arrested around the Army Barracks in Takum, Taraba State.

    The Service on June 9, 2017 in Aviele, Etsako West LGA of Edo State arrested 15 kidnap suspects led by Lance Corporal Samaila MADU, a dismissed soldier.

    Another member of the gang, Ibrahim Topa sustained gunshot injury on his left leg while trying to escape. Similarly, in Ebonyi State, one Chinonso Onwe (a.k.a Abino Flash) was arrested at Izhia Community, Ohaukwu LGA “on June 1, 2017, by the Service in collaboration with the Community’s Security Council for Armed Robbery and Kidnapping. He was identified to be a member of the confraternity.

    During his arrest, two locally made pistols and a pair of Nigerian Army fatigue were among items recovered from him.

     

    Falgore Forest Criminals:

    “Prior to those arrests, the Service on May 11, 2017, in collaboration with the Military, at the Kano State stretch of the Falgore Forest, arrested five suspected Kidnappers/Cattle rustlers namely – Sani HASSAN (aka Ashana); Suleiman Abdullahi (aka Dogo Sule); Bashiru Abdullahi (aka Lamo); Amadu Abdullahi (aka Mallam); and Auwalu Sanda (aka Maitaru).

     

    “Alesa Abdulkarim:

    Also, on May 17, 2017, along the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) road, Rivers State, the Service arrested one Alesa Abdulkarim, for his alleged involvement in the kidnap of one Mayowa Akinkuade.

    “Similarly, on May, 19 at Achala Autonomous Community, Obowo LGA, Imo State, the Service arrested one Chinyere Onyeanulum for his connection with the kidnap of one Jennifer Chizitere Anuruo.

     

    Aminu Aliyu:

    “On May 28, 2017, the agency also arrested Aminu Aliyu in Sokoto State for the kidnap of Ifeanyi Amos (a Nigerian Army Captain) on May 27, 2017 along the Jaji-Kaduna Highway.

     

    Yusuf Aliyu:

    On June 7, 2017, Yusuf Aliyu was arrested at Ungwar Danmani, Rigasa, Kaduna-North LGA, for his suspected membership of the syndicate terrorizing users of the Abuja-Kaduna Road.

     

    Isah Baki-led Gang:

    “Again, on June 9, 2017, at Dankande village, Rigachiku, Igabi LGA, Kaduna State, the Service confronted a notorious kidnap gang. Though Isah BAKI, leader of the gang escaped with gunshot wounds, three of his members namely: Hassan Abdullahi (22 years), Abubakar Abdullahi (27 years) and Suleiman Abdullahi (30 years) were arrested.

    “On the same day, along the Nnamdi Azikiwe Express Road in Kaduna, the Service engaged another dangerous kidnap group and arrested two of its members: Yusuf Sani and Yusuf Adamu. Two AK-47 rifles and nine live ammunitions were recovered from the suspects who are currently being interrogated.

     

    Abdulhamid Isiaka:

    Committed to the effort aimed at achieving a terror free country, the Service sustained its counter terrorism/insurgency operations. To this effect, it continued the degrading of the capabilities of these terrorist elements. Consequently, the Service in a joint operation with the Military on 9th June, 2017, arrested Abdulhamid Isiaka (aka SMALL) and Habib AUDU, at Obajana and Ibilo in Kogi and Edo States respectively.

    It is instructive to note that ISIAKA is a Libyan returnee, who had travelled to that country alongside Abu Uwais, a most wanted terrorist. While in Libya, Isiaka had undergone terrorism training and also acquired a cache of weapons in preparation for attacks in Kogi and Kaduna States.

    He, however, became notorious and specialized in gun-running, kidnapping, armed robbery and terrorist acts. Isiaka has made useful statements to facilitate further investigations and actions against the terrorist and kidnap networks on the Abuja-Okene and the Kaduna-Abuja axis,” the statement said.

  • Kenyan police arrest six terror attack suspects sponsored by Somali militants

    Kenyan police says it has arrested six men it suspects of planning an attack sponsored by the al Shabaab militant group from neighboring Somalia.

    In recent weeks, the East African nation has lost 20 officers in various attacks, mostly on deserted roads in the vast northern region bordering Somalia, in which the militants used Improvised Explosive Devices .

    Joseph Boinnet, the Inspector-General Police, said in a statement that two of the suspects were Kenyans and the others were Somali nationals.

    Police also seized assembled explosives, four suicide vests and bomb-making materials such as TNT.

    “The six had been dispatched from Burhanche in Somalia by their commanders to launch attacks in Kenya,” Boinnet said.

    Kenyan security forces worked with their counterparts in Somalia to foil the attack and to capture the suspects.

    The captured men were being interrogated to establish the extent of the entire network, Boinnet said.

    Kenya has faced a constant security challenge from across the border ever since it sent its troops into Somalia in late 2011, to help defeat the al Shabaab militants and restore order.

  • BREAKING: El-Rufai orders arrest of youths who ordered Igbos out of region

    BREAKING: El-Rufai orders arrest of youths who ordered Igbos out of region

    Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State has ordered the immediate arrest of all the signatory to the ‘Kaduna Declaration’ mandating all Igbos to leave the region before October 1.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that prominent Northern youth associations on Tuesday after a joint meeting tagged ‘Kaduna Declaration’ issued a serious threat to Igbos residing in the region to vacate on or before October 1 (Nigeria’s Independence Day) 2017 or face physical attacks.

    In a statement signed by his spokesman, Samuel Aruwan, El-Rufai strongly condemned, “the inciting, hate speech delivered by some self-appointed ‘northern youths.”

    El-Rufai said, ”the Kaduna State Government has directed that its Ministry of Justice should prepare charges and prosecute the signatories and anyone complicit in arranging this egregious assault on the rights of fellow citizens.”

    The Governor condemned the action of the groups, and assured every resident of the state that, “nobody can tamper with their freedom to reside where they choose.”

    The full statement reads: “The Kaduna State Government condemns in the strongest terms the press statement by some self-appointed “northern youths” that threatened the safety and property of our citizens of Igbo extraction. Government assures every resident of our state that their constitutional and human rights to live peacefully and own property wherever they choose is sacrosanct. Even people who may feel unhappy about irresponsible comments or actions that have taken place in other states must know that two wrongs cannot make a right.

    “The Kaduna State Government believes in and will uphold the right of every Nigerian to live safely and develop his/her full potentials within its territory.

    “Reckless disregard for the rights of other citizens drips through the press statement by these “northern youths” who have chosen to use the discourse around restructuring to promote their own agenda of hate, division and incitement. This sort of opportunists cannot be allowed to distort debate, or turn it into a pretext for a barely-disguised agenda of displacement and dispossession of some citizens.

    “We will not tolerate such irresponsible statements and conduct in our state. The statement issued by the “northern youths” violates the laws of Kaduna State. Therefore, the Kaduna State Government has directed that its Ministry of Justice should prepare charges and prosecute the signatories and anyone complicit in arranging this egregious assault on the rights of fellow citizens.

    “Preparatory to prosecution, the police have been directed to immediately arrest, interrogate the signatories to the statement and investigate all the circumstances and persons that may be implicated in the matter.

    “The Kaduna State Government urges all residents to ignore the threats from the “northern youths”. We are in contact with the leadership of the Igbo community in Kaduna, and we delighted to say that this community, like all our other communities, believes in the strength of the constitutional order to protect all citizens.

    “KDSG wishes to encourage all our people to celebrate the diversity with which the Almighty has blessed us, to continue to shun agents of division, and to stand firm in upholding a common humanity. Everyone has a right to live in peace and harmony.”

  • Dammy Krane arrest: Davido calls for release

    Dammy Krane arrest: Davido calls for release

    Nigerians were shocked when news of Dammy Krane’s arrest filtered in Friday night. He was arrested on several counts related to theft in the American city of Miami. Some Nigerians doubted his arrest , while some were quick to lambast him for running on the fast lane and living the high life. His friend and business partner, Davido has reacted to the news, calling for the release of the pop star.

    Davido took to his Snapchat declaring that Dammy Krane should be released.

    In the same vein, Davido’s hype man popularly known as Speshman , took to his snapchat supporting Dammy Krane and calling for his release. According to him:” We all are scammers .Even your fathers are scammers and cheats when they see the opportunity”

     

    A cursory look at jail records in the Miami Dade county area where Dammy Krane was said to have been detained, his name popped up on several websites for having been picked up for grand theft, credit card scams and armed robbery.

     

     

  • Dammy Krane breaks silence over US arrest

    Dammy Krane breaks silence over US arrest

    Nigerian singer Dammy Krane (Oyindamola Emmanuel), arrested in Miami, U.S for credit card fraud, has broken the silence over his arrest. The ‘Amin’ singer took to his Twitter handle to address the situation.

    According to him: “In weird situations like this, you go start to see, who is with you and who isn’t. No fake love.”

    In addition he wrote: “See ehn… Understanding is a three-edged sword. Your side, my side, and the truth. Make dem talk. “This one, that one, rumor…One time for my fans, new material coming, i go talk everything. God got us, help me say amin o.”

    According to reports, the singer who is currently behind bars pending when he meets up with the bail requirements.Details on his mugshot says he was arrested for card fraud, identity fraud (named as Johnson Hunga) and theft (armed and conspiracy).

    The arrest has already generated over 9,390 reactions on twitter and already trending on social media.

  • Nigerians react over Dammy Krane’s arrest

    Nigerians react over Dammy Krane’s arrest

    Nigerians have taken to their social media handles to react over the news of Dammy Krane’s arrest in Miami U.S . He was arrested for card fraud, identity fraud (named as Johnson Hunga) and theft. The former Hypertek singer is popular for hit songs like ‘Amin’ and ‘Falila Ketan’.

    Read Nigerians reactions below

     

  • Appear before investigation panel or be arrested, Police tell Goje

    Appear before investigation panel or be arrested, Police tell Goje

    The Nigeria Police Force has called on the Senator representing Gombe-Central Senatorial District, Danjuma Goje to voluntarily appear before its investigation panel or risk arrest.

    The Force Public Relations Officer, Mr. Jimoh Moshood, said this during a breakfast television show titled, ‘Sunrise Daily’ on Channels Television.

    Moshood said, “On the day the house was searched, a call was put through to him (Goje) by Ango Usman, who is the housekeeper, confirming to him the presence of the police team. He (Goje) said he was coming on that day but he switched off his phone afterwards.

    “The following day, which was a Friday, one Nura got in touch with the police investigator and said they were coming on Friday with their lawyers to the police headquarters to meet with the investigators but they never did. Later, they called that they would come on Monday but they never did.

    “So, I am using this opportunity to equally call on him to appear before the investigation panel because the investigation is still ongoing into all the recovery that was made in his house and it is important that nobody be allowed to cast aspersion on the investigation of police to pervert the course of justice.”

    When asked if Goje would be arrested should he continue to shun police invitation, Moshood said, “Yes, nobody is above arrest. We will definitely do so and it is important for him to know that on time and appear before the police investigation team handling the matter.”

    The National Assembly had, on Wednesday, said the 2017 Appropriation Bill passage had been stalled after the Chairman, Senate Committee on Appropriation, Goje, told the upper chamber that the police carted away budget documents when they raided his Abuja home recently.

    The former governor, while raising a point of order at the plenary, lamented the damage done to his property during the raid, saying work on the 2017 budget had been put on hold since the policemen invaded his house and took away the documents.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports that the Police on Thursday (yesterday) returned all the documents removed from Goje’s Abuja home.

     

     

  • London police arrests Ahmed Musa for allegedly beating wife

    London police arrests Ahmed Musa for allegedly beating wife

    Leicester City Striker Ahmed Musa has been arrested and questioned by the police for allegedly beating his wife, Jamila, according to UK tabloid, The Sun.

    The Nigerian International was said to have been picked up by the police from his home in Leicestershire around 1am on Wednesday, not long after wishing his wife and “queen” happy birthday in an Instagram post.

    The police said Musa, who joined Leicester from CSKA Moscow in the summer, was detained on suspicion of common assault.

    According to The Sun, neighbours said the police spent up to two hours at his home before taking him away for questioning.

  • “My agitations are about a free Nigeria”-Audu Maikori

    Audu Maikori, Chocolate City Group chairman who was reportedly arrested by the police has been released.

    The outspoken lawyer cum entrepreneur said his agitation on the Southern Kaduna crisis is not about religion but about a free Nigeria.

    Read the tweets below