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Breaking; Six Security Operatives Arrested In Imo State For Alleged Extortion And Phone Searches
Breaking; Six Security Operatives Arrested In Imo State For Alleged Extortion And Phone Searches....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In Imo State, police operatives have apprehended six security personnel on allegations of unlawfully searching citizens’ mobile phones and coercing them into transferring substantial sums of money via Point of Sale (POS) devices into their own accounts.
The Imo State Police Commissioner, Ahmed Muhammed Barde, addressed the media at the Command’s headquarters in Owerri and disclosed that the arrested security personnel consist of an Inspector of Police, two officials from the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and three operatives from the Nigeria Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA).
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Their apprehension followed the submission of a petition to his office, which reported that the team had extorted N360,000 from a member of the public.
Commissioner Barde stated that with the arrests, a comprehensive investigation into the matter will commence, and those found guilty will be subject to an orderly room trial.
He expressed concern about the persistent issue of extortion by stop-and-search teams in the state, despite warnings from the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, against such unethical practices.
The Police Commissioner urged residents to promptly report any incidents of extortion to the police for appropriate action, reaffirming the commitment of the command to rid itself of any personnel engaged in unlawful activities.
One of the petitioners, Obiji Chidera, shared with the media that the six-member team had searched his brother’s phone and, upon discovering Bitcoins in his account, traded them and transferred N360,000 to themselves through a POS operator. Another victim, who chose to remain anonymous, alleged that the policemen withdrew funds from his account after searching his phone and discovering N2 million in it.
Several other victims at the police command recounted their experiences with the surveillance team, detailing instances of intimidation, physical abuse, and threats when significant sums of money were found in their accounts.
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‘It Belongs To Babangida’ – Survivor Links Ex-Military Ruler To Controversial Niger Mining Site
A survivor of the incident involving the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State has claimed that the mining site belongs to former military Head of State, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB).....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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The Allegation: The survivor, Malam Babawo Tudun Nasera—whose 17-year-old brother Salim was among the deceased—stated in a video that authorities wanted the miners to halt operations, but they continued working based on instructions allegedly given by Babangida.
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The Arrest and Detention: Nasera explained that the miners went to the site to earn a living to feed their families before NSCDC personnel arrested them and held them in custody for three days, allegedly refusing release efforts.
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Suspicious Circumstances: Raising questions about the sudden deaths, Nasera noted that the detainees had eaten well the day before, speculating that heat exposure or some form of administered substance may have been involved.
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Lack of Verification: It remains unverified whether Babangida personally owns the operation, holds a mining license, or owns the land, as the NSCDC maintains that the miners were operating illegally.
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A participant of Pastor Jerry Eze’s popular online prayer broadcast, New Season Prophetic Prayers and Declarations (NSPPD), named Sandra Okpara, has taken to social media to appeal for help in recovering a mistaken bank transfer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a viral video detailing the incident, Sandra explained that hours after participating in the morning service, taking communion, and paying her regular offering, she attempted to fund a voucher purchase by transferring N1,640,200 to her personal Zenith Bank account. Instead, the heavy sum was erroneously sent to the church account.
Making a public appeal to anyone with contacts at Streams of Joy International, the single mother of two stressed that the funds do not belong to her and that the rightful owners have already begun demanding the money.
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