Crime
JUST IN: Unknown gunmen kills Catholic priest in EDO
The Catholic Archdiocese of Benin has confirmed the killing of one of its priest Reverend father Charles igechi by yet to be identified assailants on Wednesday.
In a condolence letter issued by the archbishop of the Benin Catholic diocese Augustine Akubeze said the priest was the vice principal of Saint Michael college in Benin .
He was killed on Wednesday along agbor road by pass where the school is located.
Reverend father Charles igechi was ordained a priest in 2022.
Burial activities of the slain Catholic priest will begin tomorrow at the Bishop Kelly pastoral centre along airport road Benin.
The police is yet to confirm the incident as the spokesman chidit Nwanbuzor could not be reached for comment.
Crime
Immigration Confirms four persons died in Kangiwa Border Attacks
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.”
Crime
Naira abuse: EFCC invites billionaire Okoya’s sons
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.”
Crime
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.
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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