Crime
Kogi Police Educate Scrap Dealers on Explosive Risks in Lokoja
Proactive move to enhance public safety, the Kogi State Police Command, in collaboration with the National Association of Scrap and Waste Dealers Employers of Nigeria (NASWDEN), Kogi chapter, conducted an Explosive Ordnance Risk Awareness and Sensitization Campaign on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Lokoja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The initiative aimed to educate scrap and waste dealers, as well as the general public, about the dangers associated with handling explosive materials often mistaken for scrap metal. The event underscored the importance of safety protocols and timely reporting to prevent potential accidents.
Key Highlights of the Campaign
The campaign was spearheaded by CSP Danladi Ameh, Commander of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Base 33 in Lokoja. CSP Ameh delivered an insightful lecture, emphasizing the identification, risks, and safe management of explosive-related objects commonly found in scrap materials.
He highlighted the critical need for scrap dealers to remain vigilant and adhere to safety measures when handling metallic items that could potentially be explosive ordnance. CSP Ameh urged participants to report any suspicious items immediately to the authorities to prevent avoidable loss of lives and properties.
Practical Demonstrations and Community Engagement
The campaign featured practical demonstrations on recognizing potential explosive devices and the appropriate response mechanisms. Participants were educated on the importance of collaboration between security agencies and stakeholders in maintaining public safety.
SP William Ovye Aya, the Police Public Relations Officer for the Kogi State Police Command, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of all residents. He called on members of the public, especially those in the scrap and waste business, to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies to prevent explosive-related incidents in the state.
Public Response and Future Initiatives
The sensitization campaign received positive feedback from participants, who expressed gratitude for the valuable information provided. Many attendees acknowledged the importance of such initiatives in preventing accidents and enhancing community safety.
The Kogi State Police Command has indicated plans to extend similar awareness campaigns to other parts of the state, aiming to reach a broader audience and further mitigate the risks associated with handling explosive materials.
Conclusion
The Explosive Ordnance Risk Awareness and Sensitization Campaign in Lokoja serves as a crucial step towards fostering a safer environment for scrap and waste dealers, as well as the general public. By educating stakeholders on the potential dangers and promoting proactive safety measures, the Kogi State Police Command is playing a pivotal role in preventing explosive-related incidents and ensuring the well-being of residents across the state.
For more information or to report suspicious items, please contact the Kogi State Police Command.
An Ogun State Magistrate Court presided over by Magistrate O.L. Oke has sentenced two men, Moruf Okusanya (40) and Babatunde Gafar (33), to seven years in prison each without an option of a fine, following their conviction on a four-count charge.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Case Background and Prosecution
The convicts were apprehended following a violent cult clash at the Ikenne Town Hall on October 23, 2023, which severely disrupted public peace and local activities.
Prosecuting officer ASP Olaide Rawlings established during the trial that Okusanya belonged to the Eiye Confraternity, while Gafar was affiliated with the Alora Confraternity, alongside other accomplices currently at large. Their actions violated several provisions of the Prohibition of Forcible Entry and Occupation of Landed Properties, Armed Robbery, Cultism, Kidnapping and Other Anti-Violent and Related Offences Law of Ogun State, 2016.
Finding the prosecution’s evidence credible and compelling beyond a reasonable doubt, Magistrate Oke delivered the sentence to serve as a strict deterrent against unlawful secret societies and violent disturbances in the state.
The Nigeria Police Force, operating via the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB) in Abuja, successfully apprehended and repatriated Mahadijiria Abdoulaye, a Chadian national wanted by authorities in N’Djamena over the May 3, 2026, murder and torture of Nazik Mahamat Saleh . Following an international arrest warrant issued on June 22, 2026, by the Court of Appeal in N’Djamena for Abdoulaye and her accomplice Fatime Senoussi Mouktar—alongside links to narcotics trafficking—the suspect fled to Nigeria. Intelligence-led operations tracked her down to Railway Quarters in Nasarawa Local Government Area, Kano State, where she was arrested on August 5, 2026. Under established bilateral frameworks and in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB N’Djamena, she was repatriated back to Chad via Lomé, Togo, on August 14, 2026, to face trial. Inspector-General of Police IGP Olatunji Disu lauded the operatives for their exemplary coordination, emphasizing the force’s resolve to dismantle trans-border criminal networks and prevent Nigeria from serving as a safe haven for international fugitives.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
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.
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