Category: Crime

A man who borrowed money from a Reverend sister and refused to pay, has left the community in shock with his next line of action.Identified as Kelvin Okoro , he allegedly borrowed money from the reverend sister Maureen Wecheonwu, and began to play tricks when it was time to pay.He even succeeded in luring the unsuspecting lady to a lonely place and there ended her life.The incident has left the Aluu community in the Ikwerre local government area of Rivers State in shock although the police has arrested the alleged culprit.

According to an anonymous source, who volunteered the information to Punch the lifeless body of the Reverend Sister was discovered in a pool of blood by some natives who alerted a local security outfit in the area.“What we heard was that he didn’t know how to repay the money. So he called the woman out in the guise of discussing the debt.“The Reverend Sister has been complaining to people in the community that he refused to pay his debt.

“Not knowing his evil intentions, he took her to a lonely path and hit her severally with an object.”He said the Vigilante Commander in the Aluu community, Kingsley Wali led a search team to Okoro’s hideout where he was arrested and handed over to the police.That was after they, in their wonder what could have led to the Reverend Sister’s death, realized that the culprit was nowhere to be found.

Spokesperson of the state Police Command, Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the incident, saying the investigation was ongoing.“Yes I can confirm. The matter has been transferred to the State Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.”

‎The Nigeria Police Force says it has successfully completed the extradition of Benjamin Nnayereugo, male, widely known as “Killaboi,” from Doha, Qatar to Nigeria.A statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the suspect, who had allegedly been on the run for the murder of Miss Augusta Oseodion Onuwabhagbe, was returned to the country in the early hours of today, Saturday, 19th April 2025, through the coordinated efforts with the Ministry of Justice, INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Force Headquarters Abuja and the Qatari Judicial Authorities.

“The extradition followed a petition from the family of the deceased, submitted through their legal representatives dated 29th September 2024. The matter was assigned to INTERPOL NCB Abuja for investigation.“Investigations revealed that the suspect, Benjamin Best Nnayereugo, murdered Miss Onuwabhagbe, a 21-year-old first-class student of Lead City University, Ibadan, at his residence located at No. 24A Abiola Apooyi Street, Oral Estate, Ajah, Lagos, on 13th July 2023. After committing the crime, he fled Nigeria and later released an online video purporting to confess to the act, a deceptive strategy to derail investigative efforts.

“Following his declaration as wanted by the NPF Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) on 13th October 2023, an INTERPOL Red Notice was issued for his global apprehension. He was initially arrested in Freetown, Sierra Leone, on 20th October 2023 under the false identity “KANU PRINCETON SAMUEL,” but escaped custody during a prison break on 26th November 2023 in Feeetown.‎“‎Further intelligence gathering revealed that the suspect continued to evade law enforcement, traversing multiple regions including West Africa, East Asia and the Middle East, under forged identities before eventually relocating to Doha, Qatar on 24th January, 2025. Operating under the alias “TOURE ABDOULAYE” with a fraudulent Guinean passport, he secured illegal employment and concealed his identity.

“Through robust international cooperation and the use of advanced biometrics, INTERPOL NCB Abuja, in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Doha, confirmed his identity, leading to his arrest by Qatari authorities in February 2025. An official extradition request, processed via the Federal Ministry of Justice, Abuja, was subsequently approved by the Qatari judicial authorities, resulting in his repatriation to Nigeria.‎“‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, while recognising the strength in the synergy amongst nations to curb trans-border crimes, commended the diligence of INTERPOL NCB Abuja and extended sincere appreciation to the Honorable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Government of Qatar, INTERPOL NCB Doha, and the Nigerian Embassy in Qatar for their invaluable collaboration in securing the fugitive’s return.

“‎The Inspector-General of Police further assured the general public of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring that the suspect faces diligent prosecution, as part of the NPF’s dedication to justice and the safety of all Nigerians.”

By Ebinum Samuel

The proactive and unwavering resolve by the new commissioner of police in charge of Edo state, Monday Agbonika, to rid the state of crimes has yielded result as credible intelligence at the disposal of the Command led to the arrest of one Woman and the recovery of five firearms.In the early hours ofAccording to the Command’s spikesman, CSP Moses Joel Yamu, on 10/04/2025 at about 0130hrs, the Command’s X-Squad, raided a premises located at Iguezemwahu community along Benin-Auchi Road and recovered two single-barrel guns, three pistols, seven live cartridges, one dagger, one trigger part and one Beretta magazine all concealed inside the seat of a motorcycle.

He said during the raid, one Janet Dominic ‘f’ 32yrs in whose possession the weapons were found was arrested while one Dominic surname unknown escaped from the scene on sighting the Police. Investigation is ongoing with a view to arrest the fleeing suspect.

The Command, Yamu disclosed seeks the public’s cooperation aimed at improving public safety and security in the state. Members of the public can contact the command with any relevant information or concerns through the following numbers:Emergency Control Room08077773721 & 08037646272For Complaints;PCB- 08150999335 CRU- 08100389992

By Ebinum Samuel

A Lagos based fraudster is reported to have gone underground following yesterday’s arrest of his younger brother in the state by security operatives.The security agents, according to people close to the wire transfer fraud kingpin, is said to be on wanted list of security agencies in the past 15 months over allegations of fraudulent activities with his Lebanese partner based in Ghana.

The source disclosed that the fraudster, Olamide had boasted severally before friends and his cahoots that security agents are on his Payroll.On the arrested brother whose name was simply given as Emmanuel, it was learnt that when the security agents stormed the fraudster suspected hideout, the fraudster escaped.

However , his brother who was riding in one of the fraudster cars in the area was nabbed by the agents.Even as it was not clear why the brother was wisked away, the source disclosed that Olamide, the wanted guy escaped with his SPY Police vehicle .Meanwhile, the brother arrested has been flown to Abuja.

By Ebinum Samuel

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has destroyed heaps of illicit drugs weighing about 1.6 million kilograms of assorted illicit substances seized across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo state, in what is till date the largest volume of seizures to be set ablaze at a time in the history of the Agency. The public destruction of the illicit substances witnessed by representatives of government officials, traditional rulers, clergymen, other security agencies, international partners, NGOs and community leaders, among others, was conducted at an isolated location at Ipara, along Lagos-Ibadan expressway, Ogun state on Saturday 12th April 2025. Some of the illicit drugs destroyed include 123 kilograms of cocaine; 46.8 kilograms of heroin; 1.4 million kilograms of cannabis; 148,000 kilograms of codeine syrup; 3,244.26 kilograms of tramadol; 1,544 kilograms of skuchies; and 111 kilograms of methamphetamine, among others.Speaking at the occasion, Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of NDLEA, Brig Gen Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd) said the exercise is a testament to the Agency’s steadfast commitment to tackling the scourge of drug trafficking in the country.

“The sheer volume of seizures, which totals approximately 1.6 million kilograms, serves as a reminder of the grave danger these substances pose to public health until they are completely and irreversibly destroyed. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) operates under a clear mandate to reduce these narcotics to rubble. At all times, we discharge this duty with the utmost seriousness and diligence”, he stated.He warned those involved in drug trafficking that the times have changed and there will be no breathing space or any safe haven for them in Nigeria. In his words, “To those still involved in the illicit drug trade, we will persist in reminding them that times have changed.

The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains unwavering in its commitment to providing the leadership and political will required to eradicate this menace. At the NDLEA, we are fully prepared to pursue our objective of holding accountable those who defy the law. In the past four years, we have successfully prosecuted and got convicted 10,572 such offenders, who are now serving various jail terms.”He expressed appreciation to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun and Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo for their support for the Commands and operations of the Agency in their respective states.The NDLEA boss who was represented at the occasion by the Agency’s Director of Assets and Financial Investigation (DAFI), Dr. Ibrahim Abdul, justified the public destruction of the confiscated drugs. “The rationale is simple: to show transparency and accountability. By making this process open, we affirm our collective resolve against the insidious activities of illicit drug trafficking.

This exercise is not merely symbolic—it is forensic, grounded in evidence. Random laboratory tests are carried out to confirm the authenticity of the seized items. The substances are destroyed with the approval of the court after the cases linked to them have been brought to closure, following arrests and successful prosecution”, he stated.He said the event represents a significant milestone in the history of the Agency because “It is the public destruction of the largest seized narcotics across a spectrum of commands under NDLEA Zone 9 and Zone 11, which comprise the Lagos Strategic Command, Ogun State Command, Oyo State Command, MMIA Strategic Command, Lagos Seaports, Idiroko Border Command, and Seme Border Command”, adding that “while this accomplishment reflects our determination, it also underscores the scale of the challenge we continue to face.”

While commending the unwavering dedication of our officers, “who are working tirelessly to ensure that we do not fail in our assigned task of curbing illicit drug trafficking”, Marwa thanked both local and international partners who have continued to contribute to the success of the work of the Agency. “Likewise, our international partners—such as the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (US-DEA); International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Bureau (INL) of the US; United Kingdom Border Force; National Crime Agency (NCA) of the UK, the French Police; the German Police, and others—who are playing pivotal roles in bolstering our efforts.

I am also deeply grateful to First Bank of Nigeria, Fidelity Bank, Sterling Bank, and other stakeholders including the Nigerian Military, Customs, Police, Civil Defence, Immigration, FRSC, NAFDAC, and a host of others for their support, embodying the collaborative spirit necessary for effective drug control in society”, he added.In his remark at the ceremony, Ogun state governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun represented by his Special Adviser on Security, AIG Olusola Subair (Rtd) commended the efforts of the leadership and personnel of NDLEA for their courage, professionalism, consistent efforts in intercepting illicit drugs before they get to communities and streets.

“Their work in saving lives, in strengthening communities and upholding the rule of law is well appreciated”, he stated, adding that the state government remains a committed partner in the fight against drug-related crime.While noting that the drug scourge is a social, economic and public health crisis, Governor Abiodun said “We must invest in prevention through education, through counseling and youth empowerment initiatives. We must strengthen rehabilitation centres and provide support systems for those battling addiction.”