Tag: Custody
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‘Wahala’ looming for officers with itchy fingers as IGP orders probe on welfare of kid protesters while in custody
‘Wahala ‘ looming for officers with itchy fingers as Inspector General Of Police, Kayode Egbetokun said he has summoned senior officers including all DCs, CID, and Heads of Investigation Units over the welfare of younger protesters identified to be minors, while they were in police detention. The development comes following a nationwide outrage over the…
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No protester in our custody – Lagos Police Command
The Police Command in Lagos State says it is presently not holding anyone for participating in the ongoing protest against hardship in the state. The command ‘s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who said this in an interview with NAN on
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10-day-old abandoned baby in police custody
A 10-day-old abandoned baby recovered by a good Nigerian has been handed over to the police, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has said. Hundeyin, who disclosed this to the NAN on Friday, said that th
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Court orders IG to pay woman N100m over death of husband in custody
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, ordered the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police to pay a woman, Mrs Mary Kajo, the sum of N100 million over the arrest, unlawful detention, torture, and alleged death of her husband, Mark Kajo. Delivering judgment, Justice Inyang Ekwo, also ordered the police authorities to pay the sum of
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Custody: Court to hear FG, Emefiele’s applications Aug. 15
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, on Thursday, adjourned until Aug. 15 for hearing of an application seeking to stop prosecution of the suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele. The court will also, on the same day, entertain an application
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EFCC flies Ex-Gov Obiano to Abuja, confirms still in custody
Contrary to reports that the former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Willie Obiano has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, the Anti-graft Agency has confirmed that he is still in their custody. The former Governor, the spokesman of the commission, Wilson Uwujaren said, is not only still in their custody, he has…
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Zinoleesky speaks after release from NDLEA custody
Nigerian singer, Zinoleesky, who was arrested and by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has expressed disappointment in the state of the country. Recall that Zinoleesky along with Mohbad and some artistes under Marlian Music label were arrested on Thursday after the NDLEA official raided their apartment in the Lekki area of Lagos State.…
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Court bars Fani-Kayode’s ex-wife from talking about failed marriage
An FCT Family Court sitting at the Magistrate District, Wuse Zone II, Abuja, has restrained Precious Chikwendu, from making comments that could lead to the identification of children whose custody issues have been submitted before it for determination.
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BREAKING: Ex-minister, Fani-Kayode in EFCC custody
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is currently interrogating a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. According to reports, the former minister was invited to answer questions relating to the forgery of a medical report which he allegedly procured to evade his trial before a Federal High Court in Lagos, the sources said. Fani-Kayode…
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Ex-SGF, Anyim Pius Anyim breaks silence on two-day encounter in EFCC custody
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator Anyim Pius Anyim has explained his two-day encounter with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).