Crime

Soldiers Intercept Gunrunner, Recover Six Machine Guns, N170K Cash, Others In Taraba

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2 months ago

February 15, 2026

Troops of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army and Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have apprehended a suspected gunrunner in Ibi Local Government Area of Taraba state.

It was learnt that the troops successfully arrested a 48-year-old suspect, Mr. Abubakar Ibrahim, a native of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State on 12 February, 2026.

Lieutenant Umar Muhammad, the Acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations in 6 Brigade, said A thorough search conducted during the operation led to the recovery of 6 PKT Machine Guns, 2 x 7.62mm special ammunition, ₦170,000 cash, 1 Peugeot 504 vehicle, 1 mobile Phone, 7 bottles and wraps of perfume as well as 2 small containers of vaseline.

He confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody and undergoing further investigation.

The army brigade spokesperson said the interception has once again denied criminal elements the opportunity to proliferate illegal weapons within the state, thereby contributing significantly to ongoing efforts to curb insecurity and enhance public safety.

“The Commander, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 OPWS, Brigadier General Chukwuemeka Micheal Akaliro, commended the vigilance, professionalism, and swift response of the troops. He urged them to sustain the operational tempo to ensure the Brigade achieves the mandate assigned by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).He also appreciated the cooperation of local residents who provided timely and credible intelligence that significantly supported the success of the operation.

“The Commander called on members of the public to remain security conscious and to continue assisting security agencies with actionable information, saying that the Brigade remains resolute in its mandate to protect lives and property, and to restore lasting peace and stability across Taraba State.”

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Crime

EFCC nabs suspected fake lawyer with forged NBA seal in Lagos

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8 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ikoyi, Lagos have commenced an investigation of a suspected fake lawyer, John Anoruo, for possession of a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA.

Anoruo, who operates a legal and educational consultancy in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, was arrested by EFCC operatives on Monday, April 20, 2026.

The agency in a statement said his case began after he submitted a petition dated September 22, 2025 to the EFCC, on behalf of his clients, against the management of a company, Global West Vessel Specialist Nigeria Limited.

However, investigations revealed that both the petition and the subsequent Letter of Withdrawal dated March 5, 2026, bore a forged seal of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, which Anoruo confessed to have obtained from an undisclosed business centre in Lagos.

During investigations,the 55-year-old claimed that although he obtained a Law degree in 2018 from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State, through evening classes, he did not attend the Nigerian Law School.

The agency says the suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.

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Crime

Nigerian woman arrested for operating brothel in Ghana

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8 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Ghana Police Service has arrested a 28-year-old Nigerian woman, Esther Egbuhama, for allegedly operating a brothel at Manso Watreso in the Ashanti Region.

The operation was carried out on Sunday, April 19, 2026, when officers from the Manso Nkwanta Police Command raided the suspected facility.

The premises, identified as Mama Nice Lodge, were targeted following intelligence gathered on alleged activities at the location.

In a statement issued on Monday, April 20, 2026, police indicated that the raid formed part of efforts to clamp down on suspected criminal operations in the area.

Egbuhama was arrested at the lodge and subsequently transported to the Manso Nkwanta Police Station to assist with ongoing investigations.

However, several other individuals believed to be connected to the operation reportedly fled the scene before police arrived.

“The police picked up intelligence on the activities going on at the place and mounted the operation to stop the crime being perpetrated there and arrest the culprit for the necessary action,” the statement read.

“Unfortunately, all her accomplices and other suspects managed to escape.”

Meanwhile, the Ashanti South Regional Police Command has reminded the public that operating a brothel constitutes a criminal offence under Section 277 of the Criminal Offences Act, as amended by N.L.C.D 398, Paragraph 16.

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Crime

PHOTOS: Troops arrest suspected ISWAP logistics courier in Borno

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8 hours ago

April 21, 2026

Oluwagbenga Olaoye

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP logistics courier in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.

The suspect, identified as Chari Kura from Gajiram in Nganzai LGA, was apprehended at about 6:20 p.m. on April 20, 2026 at Charlie 19 location in Monguno town.

The arrest followed credible intelligence indicating that the suspect was en route to deliver logistics supplies to terrorists at Bindur village in Kukawa Local Government Area.

Items recovered from the suspect include 180 mosquito coils, 12 packs of Jolly Jus, one Itel mobile phone and the sum of N500.

The suspect is currently in the custody of Sector 3 for further interrogation and necessary action.

Military authorities said the arrest is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt terrorist supply chains and deny insurgents access to logistics support within the theatre of operations.