Crime
Tragic Violence Strikes Plateau State: Eight Confirmed Dead in Gunmen Attacks
Tragic Violence Strikes Plateau State: Eight Confirmed Dead in Gunmen Attacks....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
At least eight people were confirmed dead on Wednesday following two separate attacks by gunmen in the Congo and Zarap communities within the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Among the victims was Kenneth Kadish, a member of the Community Peace Service in Bokkos LG.
Reports indicate that one of the attacks occurred around 7 p.m. near the market in the Congo community, shortly after the market had closed for the day. Six individuals died instantly in this attack, while two others were killed in the neighboring Zarap community.
Kefas Mallai, Chairman of the Community Peace Service in Bokkos LGA, confirmed the incidents to The PUNCH in Jos on Wednesday. “Some armed men just came to the Angwa community and Zarap community and attacked the people on Tuesday night around 7 p.m. Nobody expected that there would be any attack on the people who are struggling to put behind them the ugly experiences of previous attacks,” Mallai stated.
He described the chaotic scene in the Angwa Congo community, where residents were relaxing after market day when armed assailants opened fire. “Six persons died instantly while some were injured. Among them was my member of peace ambassador, Kenneth Kadish, who is a member of the Community Peace Service in Bokkos LGA,” Mallai added.
In the Zarap community, gunmen on motorbikes shot at two individuals standing in front of their homes, resulting in their deaths. The chairman condemned the attacks and emphasized that they had been reported to security agents.
“We have reported the attacks to the security agents because the place where the attack on the Angwa Congo community took place was not far from the security checkpoint. They have come to check the place, and I think they have started their investigation to identify those responsible and apprehend them,” he explained.
Attempts to reach the spokesman for the Plateau Police Command, Alabo Alfred, were unsuccessful, as his mobile phone was switched off at the time.
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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