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PHOTO NEWS: SCUML Seals Two Sokoto Companies for Failing to Pay Fines

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Sokoto, Nigeria — The Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering (SCUML) has sealed the offices of two companies in Sokoto for failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The companies, Iman Multi Structures Ltd and Daraja Motors, are classified as Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs). SCUML took the action on Monday, September 29, 2025, after the businesses failed to settle fines imposed for previous regulatory violations.

According to SCUML, both companies were sanctioned earlier in the year. Iman Multi Structures Ltd was fined on June 18, 2025, while Daraja Motors faced a penalty on August 13, 2025. The fines were related to breaches of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and the EFCC AML/CFT/CPF regulations 2024.

Despite repeated notices, neither company paid the fines. Investigations by SCUML’s Zonal Coordinator, Assistant Commander of the EFCC, ACE Ahmadu Bello, confirmed that the payment deadline expired over a month ago.

“The companies were given ample time to comply with the law and settle the fines,” ACE Bello said. “However, they failed to do so, leaving us with no choice but to seal their premises.”

SCUML emphasized that the closure is temporary. The offices will remain sealed until the companies meet all compliance requirements, including payment of the fines.

DNFBPs are businesses that are not financial institutions but are at risk of being used for money laundering and terrorism financing. These include real estate firms, car dealerships, law firms, and other service providers. Under Nigerian law, they are required to maintain proper records, report suspicious transactions, and adhere to financial regulations.

Experts say enforcing compliance in DNFBPs is critical to curbing financial crimes in the country. “Sealing companies that fail to comply sends a strong message,” said financial analyst Maryam Abdullahi. “It shows that regulators are serious about protecting the financial system from abuse.”

The action in Sokoto follows a series of regulatory measures taken nationwide to strengthen anti-money laundering frameworks. SCUML and other agencies have increasingly monitored DNFBPs to ensure they follow the 2022 Money Laundering Act and the 2024 EFCC regulations.

Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to fines, suspension of business operations, or even permanent closure. Authorities say such measures are necessary to maintain transparency and prevent illicit financial flows that could fund criminal activities.

The Sokoto community has reacted with mixed feelings. Some business owners expressed concern over the enforcement approach, while others welcomed strict compliance measures. “It is tough for businesses when offices are sealed, but it is necessary if rules are ignored,” said local entrepreneur Hassan Umar.

SCUML has urged all DNFBPs across Nigeria to regularly review their compliance status, pay fines promptly if sanctioned, and adhere strictly to reporting obligations. The agency said continued enforcement will be carried out to protect Nigeria’s financial system and prevent money laundering and terrorism financing.

The next step for the two companies will be to settle the fines and demonstrate full compliance with regulatory requirements. SCUML officials said only after this can their premises be reopened and business operations resumed.

By taking decisive action against Iman Multi Structures Ltd and Daraja Motors, SCUML hopes to reinforce the importance of following anti-money laundering laws and maintain public trust in Nigeria’s financial oversight.

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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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