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10 Days, $12 Million! SunTrust Bank Under Fire Over Explosive Aisha Achimugu Transactions
A Federal High Court in Abuja has heard startling details of how a staggering $12 million was allegedly moved through SunTrust Bank in cash transactions within just 10 days.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to reports, the testimony came on Thursday from an Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness, Ciroma, while being led in evidence by EFCC counsel, Ekele Iheanacho, during the ongoing trial of SunTrust Bank’s Managing Director and CEO, Halima Buba, and Executive Director/Chief Compliance Officer, Innocent Mbagwu.
Ciroma, a businessman and former Bureau de Change (BDC) operator, confirmed to the court that he personally knows Buba but has never met Mbagwu, only communicating with him over the phone. He presented documents detailing how the $12 million was disbursed in cash from different SunTrust branches in Abuja and Lagos between March 10 and March 20.
The transactions, he explained, began after Aisha Achimugu, a businesswoman, approached him to facilitate a foreign exchange deal through SunTrust Bank. Ciroma testified that he contacted Buba, who confirmed she was aware of the arrangement. Shortly after, a bank official named Iliya called him from the Abuja branch to inform him that $1 million in cash was ready for collection.
On the same day, Ciroma said, an associate of his collected the money on behalf of Ashrap Ltd, owned by Hassan Dantani. Another $1 million was reportedly picked up by Abdulkadir Mohammed, while a man identified as Kabiru collected $2 million — all in cash.
Ciroma told the court that the $12 million was converted and subsequently credited in tranches to Oceangate Energy Oil & Gas, a company he said belongs to Achimugu, through its Zenith Bank account. He further claimed Achimugu stated the funds were needed for the purchase of an oil block.
According to Ciroma, Buba coordinated the Abuja operations, while Mbagwu oversaw similar transactions in Lagos.
The EFCC tendered WhatsApp chats between Ciroma and Buba as part of its evidence, along with a certificate of identification. Although defence lawyers Johnson Usman and M.S. Ibrahim objected to the admissibility of the documents, they reserved their arguments for their final written addresses.
Buba and Mbagwu are facing a six-count charge bordering on money laundering to the tune of $12 million, with the EFCC accusing them of facilitating illegal cash movements without routing them through financial institutions, contrary to Nigeria’s anti-money laundering laws. Both executives have pleaded not guilty and are currently out on bail.
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Deportation of Nigerian National: A Nigerian citizen named Ayodeji Ajayi has been deported from the United States following a series of criminal convictions, which include domestic violence.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Immigration Status: According to a statement released by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on their official account, Ajayi had been living in the US illegally for nearly two decades after failing to depart the country following the expiration of his student visa.
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Criminal History: ICE reported that after abandoning his studies, Ajayi amassed a significant criminal record that includes convictions for domestic violence, trespassing, intimidation, and obstruction. Furthermore, his record includes charges involving kidnapping, rape, and family neglect.
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Administrative Context: ICE attributed the removal of Ajayi to the immigration enforcement policies of President Donald Trump, noting the administration’s commitment to deporting criminal undocumented immigrants.
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Missing Details: While the agency confirmed the deportation, they did not specify when it occurred, nor did they provide additional details regarding the jurisdictions of the convictions or the current status of his pending criminal charges.
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Policy Enforcement: This action reflects the ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to intensify enforcement and increase the number of removals of undocumented individuals with criminal backgrounds across the United States.
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“It Wasn’t Illness”: Gen. Rabe’s Widow Shatters Silence, Exposing True Cause Of Husband’s Death In Captivity.
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While the Katsina State Government attributed the retired general’s death to complications from diabetes and hypertension, his widow, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, reportedly disputes this.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Sources close to the widow during her hospitalization state that she insisted her husband was healthy and had no history of either condition prior to their abduction.
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Hajiya Amina recounted that the General’s health declined rapidly after his leg became swollen.
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The widow believed the General had been bitten by a snake, an assessment the kidnappers reportedly confirmed to her.
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Despite the captors applying local herbal remedies to the swelling, the General’s condition worsened, and he ultimately passed away in his wife’s arms.
Context of the Abduction and Rescue
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Major General Rabe and his wife were abducted on May 30, 2026, while traveling through the Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
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The kidnappers, linked to a criminal network led by bandit kingpin Kachalla Muhammad Fulani, had demanded the release of detained associates.
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Following the General’s death, military troops from Operation Fansan Yamma intensified search-and-rescue efforts.
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During an encounter near Tunga Village, troops engaged the bandits, who shot Mrs. Abubakar before abandoning her and fleeing the area.
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Security officials are currently investigating the possibility of intelligence leaks or sabotage regarding the rescue operation, as the kidnappers appeared to be aware of the military’s movements.
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Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has expressed his condolences following the passing of retired Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Zamani Tanko, who served as a dedicated aide to Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) National Leader, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, for more than 15 years.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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Peter Obi announced in a condolence message that he visited Senator Dickson on Thursday morning to offer his sympathies to the Senator and his team regarding the loss.
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In his statement, Obi noted that he learned of the death the previous night and praised the late DSP Tanko for his 15 years of loyal and dedicated service to the NDC leader.
Extending Condolences
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On behalf of himself and his family, Obi extended heartfelt sympathies to Senator Dickson, the surviving family members, and all those whose lives were touched by the late aide.
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He concluded his message with a prayer, asking for God to grant the deceased eternal rest and to bless his family.
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