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Fintiri re-unites 14 abducted children with parents

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Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, on Wednesday reunited 14 abducted children who were trafficked to the state.

Fintiri, who warned parents against sending children below the age of 10 on errands and going to school alone, said that the government would no longer tolerate such careless acts.

The governor, represented by his deputy, Kaletapwa Farauta, at the official handing over ceremony in her office, said that the children had undergone several medical tests and treatment before they were handed over to their parents.

Farauta stated, “I welcome you to a mixed feeling of sadness and joy. It is sad that today, Adamawa State is on the map of an unfortunate monster which has been ravaging the nation.

“The monster of child trafficking. This is an infamous story we hear happening far away from the state. Unfortunately, it has caught up with us.

“In July, 2025, we got an intelligence report of cases of missing children, most of them minors.”

She said that the government swung into action, with the cooperation of security operatives, the Police, the DSS and the NSCDC.

“We launched a combined manhunt on the menace. Our combined effort paid off with the arrest of the heinous human trafficking ring leader, a middle-aged woman of Ibo extraction identified as Ngozi Abdulwahab.

“This notorious trafficker has perfected the art of trafficking minors aged 4-9 years from various communities in Adamawa State to the southeastern region of Nigeria, where she sold the victims for paltry sums ranging from ₦800,000 to ₦1.7m per child.

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“She operated from a small provision shop which she owned at Jambutu ward, Yola-North LGA, where she used snacks and gifts to lure unsuspecting children,” she added.

Farauta stated that the monstrous crime is not only traumatic to the victims and their parents, but a sad and strange reality to the state.

She vowed that the perpetrator would not go unpunished, pointing out that the government must not rest until the suspects come face to face with the full weight of the law.

“We have ordered the immediate prosecution of the suspects under the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015 (Federal Law), Adamawa State Child Protection Law (2008), Violence against Persons (Prohibition) Law, 2021 and the Penal Code of Adamawa State.

“The message of His Excellency Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to the human traffickers and those who aid them in this heinous act is clear: Adamawa State is the wrong place to come to. We shall flush them out and dismantle their networks, and they will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

“Our citizens are our most cherished assets and under no condition should anybody convert them into commodities of trade.”

Each of the parents of the abducted children got ₦100,000 and food and non-food items to cushion the effect of the reunion and set up a small enterprise to cater to the household.

“To parents across the state, I call on you to take parenting more seriously.

“Children are sacred blessings from God. We must treat them with the deserved responsibility,” she said.

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She urged the public to be vigilant and report any suspicious signs to the appropriate authority for immediate action.

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Public officers are stealing Nigeria’s money every minute – EFCC boss

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The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, says public officers steal funds every minute.

Olukoyede spoke in Abuja on Thursday at the 80th birthday celebration of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Kanu Agabi.

He stated that the anti-graft agency receives over 20,000 corruption petitions every year, describing the scale of the theft detailed in many cases as shocking.

“I receive over 20,000 petitions in a year in respect to public corruption, all terrible. What is going on? Like every minute, public officers take money, and if you go through some of our case files you will weep.

“The way people take national resources and Nigerians are victims of these fraudulent activities. And we must come together for once in our lifetime and say no to the activities of some of our leaders,” Olukoyede said.

The EFCC boss noted that some public officers assume office with less than ₦100,000 in their accounts, but within three years, the agency traces millions of dollars to them.

He added that some individuals acquire hundreds of houses while in office, warning that corruption is crippling the nation.

Olukoyede stressed that public officers must be held accountable for their time in office, emphasizing that transparency must remain the guiding standard in public service.

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VIDEO: Police identify officer in viral video saying Obi can never be President

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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested an officer who appeared in a viral video making inappropriate remarks about Peter Obi and Igbo people while travelling on public transport.

The officer who has been identified as INSP. Osumah Frank, was filmed saying Obi or any Igbo person can never become President of Nigeria.

In a statement released today September 25, the command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola said the command has commenced appropriate disciplinary action against the officer in line with established regulations of the Nigeria Police Force.

Abimbola stated that the statements made by the officer were made in his personal capacity and do not represent the position, views or official disposition of the Lagos State Police Command or the Nigeria Police Force.

She added that the State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, has reiterated the position of the command that all its personnel are expected to maintain professionalism, civility, discipline and respect for members of the public at all times. She further reaffirmed that wearing the Police uniform comes with a responsibility to uphold the dignity and integrity of the Force, and that the Command will not condone any conduct capable of bringing the Force into disrepute or undermining public confidence in the Police.

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Court rejects suit seeking fresh police investigation into late singer Mohbad’s death

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The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to compel the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a fresh investigation into the death of Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Justice James Omotosho dismissed the case filed by the Registered Trustees of Break the Silence Foundation in a judgment delivered on Thursday, ruling that the foundation lacked the legal capacity to institute the suit.

The judge also described the application as speculative and lacking sufficient merit, noting that the foundation failed to produce the original police investigation report to support its claim that the earlier investigation was inadequate.

Justice Omotosho further cautioned lawyers handling ongoing cases against discussing matters before the court during media interviews or on social media, describing such conduct as professional misconduct.

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