Crime

Driver of Emir Sanusi’s wife remanded over alleged jewellery theft

Published

3 weeks ago

April 1, 2026

A Magistrate Court sitting at Nomansland in Fagge Local Government Area of Kano State has ordered the remand of a driver and two others over the alleged theft of jewellery, cash, and a mobile phone belonging to the wife of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II.

The defendants, Sulaiman Yakubu Kulkude, Idris Musa, and Abdullahi Usaini, were arraigned on a three-count charge of conspiracy, theft and receiving stolen property.

Prosecuting counsel, Barrister Abubakar Ibrahim, told the court that Sulaiman Yakubu, who serves as the driver of the Emir’s wife, unlawfully entered her room and made away with jewellery reportedly valued at N60 million, alongside cash and a mobile phone.

When the charges were read, Sulaiman pleaded guilty to all counts, while the two other defendants pleaded not guilty.

Counsel to the defendants, Barrister A.A. Abdullahi, filed a bail application.

In his ruling, the presiding Magistrate, Halilu Abdurahman, granted bail to the defendants with conditions, including the provision of a surety who must be either a father or brother, a civil servant not below Grade Level 15, and a bail sum of N10 million each.

The case was adjourned to April 14 for further hearing, while the defendants were remanded pending the fulfilment of their bail conditions.

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Crime

EFCC nabs suspected fake lawyer with forged NBA seal in Lagos

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1 hour 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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1 hour 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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1 hour 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.