Crime
Troops Eradicate Terrorist Hideout, Uncover Victims’ Remains In Imo
Troops Eradicate Terrorist Hideout, Uncover Victims’ Remains In Imo....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Troops from the 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army based in Obinze, Owerri, have successfully dismantled the notorious terrorist enclave led by a figure known as Monday Ogu, often referred to as B44. In a targeted operation, the troops also unearthed the bodies of individuals believed to be victims of the terrorists, buried in shallow graves near the hideout located in Ezioha community, Mbaitoli Council Area of Imo State……..READ ALSO
Brigadier General Usman Lawal, the Brigade Commander, briefed journalists following the operation, stating that the mission was executed based on actionable intelligence. The terrorists’ stronghold, strategically positioned along the Njaba River, spanned across three council areas of Imo State—Njaba, Oru East, and Mbaitoli—where they perpetrated various criminal activities.
These activities included kidnapping for ransom, robbery of valuables belonging to kidnapping victims, destruction of vehicles, and the killing of victims, many of whom were buried in makeshift graves. Additionally, the terrorists engaged in the vandalism of vehicles, stripping them of valuable parts before burning them beyond recognition.
General Lawal urged residents of the state to collaborate with security agencies by providing vital information that could facilitate the identification and neutralization of terrorists and other criminal elements operating within their communities.
“Our primary objective is to eliminate the presence of criminal elements and restore peace to these areas, allowing residents to return to their homes and resume their normal lives,” General Lawal emphasized.
Following the clearance of the terrorists’ hideout, the troops meticulously exhumed the bodies of the victims for comprehensive forensic analysis. This process aims to facilitate the identification of the deceased and enable their families to give them a proper burial.
The operation underscores the military’s commitment to combating terrorism and ensuring the safety and security of citizens in Imo State and beyond.
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Court Sentences Man to Four Years for ₦16 Million Money Laundering, Forfeits G-Wagon
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced Sunmonu Olasunkanmi Thaoban to four years in prison for laundering ₦16 million by disguising its illegal origins and converting it into a 2018 black G-Wagon Jeep.
Key Details of the Case
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Guilty Plea & Sentencing: Justice Akintayo Aluko handed down the sentence on Thursday after Thaoban pleaded guilty to a two-count EFCC charge, alongside an alternative fine option of ₦1.8 million.
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The Offense: Prosecutors stated that Thaoban acted as a middleman in 2023, funneling illicit funds to purchase the luxury vehicle, violating the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.
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Asset Forfeiture: In addition to the prison term, the judge ordered the permanent forfeiture of both the convict’s G-Wagon and mobile phone to the Federal Government.
Related BDC Convictions
In a separate proceeding, Justice Aluko also convicted four Bureau de Change (BDC) operators—Umar Muhammad Lamido, Yusuf Musa Yusuf, Abdulmuhimin Mahmud, and Muhammed Musa—for conducting unauthorized foreign exchange transactions outside the official market. Following their guilty pleas, each received a 12-month prison sentence with an option of a ₦100,000 fine.
A Delta State High Court has handed down death sentences to two individuals for their involvement in the 2018 killing of Delta State University (DELSU) undergraduate Elozino Ogege, following a ruling that found them guilty. Meanwhile, a third co-defendant facing charges related to the same incident was discharged and acquitted. The 2018 murder of Ogege had previously sparked significant public outrage and widespread demands for justice. Further details on the ruling are expected soon.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Security forces have arrested a suspected Boko Haram informant, Abulfatahi, in Monguno, Borno State, in connection with the recent terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Operation & Timing: Apprehended on July 27 during an intelligence-led sweep targeting a local terrorist information network. Two other suspects were previously arrested and moved to the Joint Intelligence Fusion Centre.
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Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Abulfatahi admitted to working for a Boko Haram commander named Akilu, who directs terrorist operations in Dabar Masara and Garin Mace.
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Criminal Activities: The suspect allegedly collected illegal taxes for the terrorist commander and helped select targets for abduction around Monguno.
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Evidence Recovered: Investigators found two phone numbers linked to Commander Akilu on Abulfatahi’s mobile device, which are aiding security forces in dismantling the broader network.
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Next Steps: Authorities are expanding their investigations to uncover other collaborators and strengthen ongoing counter-terrorism efforts across the Lake Chad region.
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