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Ten Suspects Face Terrorism Charges Over N4 Billion Illegal Arms Importation

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Ten Suspects Face Terrorism Charges Over N4 Billion Illegal Arms Importation....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Ten suspects are set to face terrorism charges today, Monday, for their alleged involvement in the illegal importation of firearms and ammunition valued at N4 billion. These suspects, linked to a major smuggling operation in June 2024, will be arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The illegal firearms and ammunition, reportedly concealed within various goods like doors, furniture, plumbing fittings, and leather bags, were smuggled into Nigeria in a 40-foot container. Authorities revealed the arms haul included 844 prohibited firearms and 112,500 rounds of ammunition, raising serious concerns about national security.

Federal Government Charges the Suspects

The Federal Government, through the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, has pressed charges against the ten defendants: Ali Ofoma, Okechukwu Charles, Kingsley Chinasa, Oroghodo Maxwell, Akinkuade Segun, Augustine Elechi, Osumini Kennedy, Ajala Ojo, Faboro Oluwatimilehin, and Tolulope Ogundepo. They are facing four counts, including terrorism, illegal arms importation, and forgery.

According to court documents, the defendants allegedly conspired to falsify the bill of lading, changing the consignee’s name from Ola Gold Maritime Services to Dan Autos Limited, and diverted the container’s delivery route to obscure their illegal activities. This elaborate scheme highlights the severity of the charges against them.

Charges Under Terrorism and Firearms Acts

The charges, filed under Section 3(6) of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, emphasize the national security risks posed by the defendants’ actions. The smuggling of these weapons is classified as a grave offense under Nigeria’s Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.

One of the charges reads: “That you, Ofoma, Charles, and others still at large, on or about June 20, 2024, at Onne Port Terminal, knowingly and intentionally transported prohibited weapons and dangerous substances aboard the Maersk Vigo Ship with bill of lading number 238921355, containing container number MAEU-9165396, into the country. This act, deemed prejudicial to national security, violated the ECOWAS Convention on Small Arms and Light Weapons and is punishable under Section 39(1)(a)(i) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.”

Further allegations accuse the suspects of importing firearms without proper licenses, breaching Section 18 of the Firearms Act Cap F28, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, which is punishable under Section 27(a)(iii) of the same Act.

National Security Threat

The illegal arms importation has heightened concerns about the impact on national security, as the proliferation of firearms in the country could potentially fuel violent crimes and terrorism. The case underscores the Nigerian government’s commitment to combating illegal arms trafficking, which poses a significant threat to peace and stability within the region.

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BUS STOP BANDITS: Notorious Couple Who Drugged And Robbed Passengers Finally Caged by Police!.

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  • The Stupefying Heist: On September 18, 2026, a passenger on a Dreamline bus from Nairobi to Mombasa was allegedly drugged into unconsciousness by the person seated next to him, waking up later in Tudor Sub-County Hospital without his belongings[cite: 43, 44, 45].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Forensic Breakthrough: Detectives from Makupa Police Station immediately launched an investigation, following forensic leads that led them to a residence in Magongo[cite: 46].

    • The Magongo Bust: In a raid on the home, police arrested a married couple, Pius Paskale Frugenze (52) and Redempta Revelian Kuleta (47), both Tanzanian nationals[cite: 47].

    • The Evidence Trove: A search of the suspects’ house yielded the victim’s stolen HP laptop and iPhone 17 Pro Max, along with a massive cache of suspected stolen goods, including multiple phones, chargers, watches, wallets, and clothing[cite: 48, 49].

    • Drugging Materials Found: Crucially, detectives also recovered substances suspected to be the stupefying drugs used in the robbery[cite: 49].

    • Suspects Caged: The couple is currently in police custody awaiting arraignment, while all recovered items have been detained as exhibits[cite: 50].

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“SHE CAME TO ME IN A DREAM”: Shocking Confession As Woman Ends Co-Wife’s Life Over Dream Dispute!.

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  • Shocking Confession: Bauchi housewife Hauwau Haruna, 35, has confessed to the murder of her co-wife, Jamila Adamu, whom she had lived with for 16 years[cite: 36, 37].....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

    • Fatal Delusion: Hauwau told police she bludgeoned Jamila to death with a pestle on Sunday, September 27, 2026, claiming the victim had been appearing in her dreams attempting to kill her and her children[cite: 36, 38, 39].

    • Metamorphosis Claim: The assailant alleged that Jamila appeared to her in a dream as a “cat” on Sunday. After striking the dream-cat with a food flask, it reportedly transformed into her co-wife standing outside, at which point Hauwau grabbed the pestle and attacked her until she died[cite: 38, 39].

    • Attempted Escape: Following the killing, Hauwau fled the scene with her newborn twins, intending to drop them with her mother before turning herself in at a police station. She was apprehended before she could surrender[cite: 36, 40, 41].

    • Dismissed Warnings: Hauwau stated she previously reported the disturbing dreams to her husband, Alhaji Abdullahi Ibrahim, but he dismissed her concerns. All attempts to reach him for comment have been unsuccessful[cite: 36, 42].

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“SHE DIED IN HIS ARMS!” – ENUGU MAN ARRESTED IN SHOCKING ALLEGED MURDER OF HIS GIRLFRIEND.

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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested 30-year-old Okpara Emmanuel in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, Chinyere.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The suspect, a resident of Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, was apprehended by operatives from the Awkunanaw Police Division after being rescued from an angry mob.

Key details of the tragic incident include:

  • Discovery of the Crime: According to police spokesperson SP Daniel Ndukwe, Emmanuel allegedly killed Chinyere on September 19 following an argument. He then wrapped her body in nylon and concealed it inside his apartment’s toilet.

  • Neighbours’ Intervention: The decomposing body’s foul odour eventually alerted neighbours, who forced their way into the apartment and detained the suspect before authorities arrived.

  • Suspect’s Confession: During preliminary interrogations, Emmanuel reportedly confessed that the fatal dispute stemmed from an argument over who infected each other with HIV, during which he allegedly struck her on the head with a pestle.

  • Next Steps: The victim’s remains have been moved to a mortuary for an autopsy and preservation, while the State Criminal Investigation Department—under the directive of Commissioner of Police Mamman Bitrus Giwa—has launched a full investigation for prosecution.

  • Police Advice: Authorities have urged members of the public, especially young women, to exercise caution and always inform trusted friends or family of their whereabouts when visiting others.

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