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ALLEGED MONEY LAUNDERING: Mompha re-arrested for N6bn

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A social media celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, also known as Mompha, who was charged with N6 billion money laundering has been re-arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

The counsel to EFCC, Suleiman Suleiman, on Monday, May 15, told the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State, that the anti-graft agency, in collaboration with its international partners, has arrested Mompha.

According to Sulaiman: “The prosecution will like to bring to the knowledge of my lord that in collaboration with our international partners, we have been able to apprehend the defendant.

“We plan to take him into custody and to produce him before the court.

“The counsel for the defendant reached out to me seeking an adjournment that he will be absent today in court.”

Meanwhile, the presiding judge, Justice Mojisola Dada, thereafter, adjourned the case until July 3, 2023, for continuation of trial, after the court had, on September 21, 2022, ordered the commencement of trial of Mompha in absentia after he failed to appear before the court.

Recall, that the EFCC had, on January 22, 2022, arraigned Mompha alongside his company, Ismalob Global Investment, on an eight-count charge of N6 billion laundering, which he pleaded not guilty to, while the court, on June 22, 2022, issued a bench warrant for Mompha’s arrest following his absence in court. Justice Dada revoked the bail she granted the defendant.

On June 10, 2022 EFCC accused him of flouting the court’s order by travelling to Dubai with a new international passport.

The charges against Mompha include conspiracy to launder money obtained through unlawful activities, and laundering of money obtained through unlawful activities, while others are retention of proceeds of criminal conduct, use of property derived from an unlawful act, possession of a document containing false pretense, and failure to disclose assets.

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Immigration Confirms four persons died in Kangiwa Border Attacks

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The Nigeria Immigration Service on Sunday, confirmed Friday’s attack by a suspected
terrorist group on border facilities and contractors on site, at the Kangiwa Border in Kangiwa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, which left four dead.

DCI KT Udo, Service PRO Nigeria Immigration,  confirmed the development in a statement signed electronically .

It reads: ” The Service regrets that the attack led to the death of four persons; a local watchman and three contractors.


No Immigration officer was killed during the attack.

However, the Service recorded substantial damages on it’s Border facilities.

Our heartfelt condolences goes out to the families of the deceased.

The Service is actively working alongside other sister security agencies to identify and apprehend those responsible for these heinous acts and bring them to justice.

The Nigeria Immigration Service remains steadfast in fulfilling its core mandate of Border Security, aligned with the overarching
objective of enhancing National Security.”

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Naira abuse: EFCC invites billionaire Okoya’s sons

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has invited Wahab and Raheem Okoya, sons of billionaire businessman, Chief Razaq Okoya, for questioning over alleged naira abuse.

Raheem and Wahab are expected to report to the commission’s Lagos office for questioning on Monday.

The brothers sparked widespread criticism after a video surfaced showing them flaunting and spraying bundles of N1,000 notes in a promotional clip for Raheem’s new song titled “Credit Alert.”

In the video, the duo, dressed in white agbadas, danced while a mobile policeman held stacks of crisp naira notes, which they flung into the air.

The act, perceived by many as disregard for the law, drew condemnation on social media, with some Nigerians expressing doubts about accountability due to their father’s influential status.

The Nigeria Police Force Spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday said the officer seen in the video had been identified and detained.

In an invite signed by the Acting Director of the Lagos Directorate of the EFCC, Michael Wetkas, the Okoya brothers were directed to report to the Head, Special Operations Team, at 15A Awolowo Road Office of the commission by 10 am on Monday, January 13, 2025.

Confirming the report on Saturday, EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said, “Yes, they have been invited.

Although, one of Okoya’s sons, Raheem issued a public apology via his X account, stating, “To the Nigerian people, my actions were not intended to cause any trouble or harm.

My intentions were pure and naive. I ask for your forgiveness and support as I had no intention of raising such an alarm. I wasn’t fully aware of the consequences of my action.”

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IGP Orders Clampdown on Borno Cop-killers 

The IGP expresses deep condolences to the families of the deceased officers, affirming that their sacrifice in the line of duty will not be forgotten, as their benefits and entitlements will be immediately paid to their families.

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has condemned the explosion attack at Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters, Borno State, on 9th January 2025, at about 12.10am, which led to the death of two police officers -Inspector Bartholomew Kalawa and Corporal Mustapha Huzaifat.

Consequently,  the IGP has therefore directed the Zone 15 Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, to mobilize adequate resources and personnel, collaborate with other security agencies to ensure the perpetrators of this nefarious act are found and caused to face the full wrath of the law.

The IGP directive is stated in a statement with the Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/329 Date: 10th January, 2025, signed by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force PRO, Fore Headquarters Abuja.

The IGP expresses deep condolences to the families of the deceased officers, affirming that their sacrifice in the line of duty will not be forgotten, as their benefits and entitlements will be immediately paid to their families.

As investigations continue, the IGP reaffirms the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to holding accountable those who jeopardise and disrupt the security arrangement and safety in Nigeria. 

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