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2 remanded for allegedly robbing man of his motorcycles

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An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, on Thursday ordered two men, Ibrahim Muhammed and Muhammed Tukur, to be remanded in an Ibadan correctional facility for allegedly robbing a man of his motorcycles. The duo, whose addressees were not provided, were charged with conspiracy and robbery. The

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Lagos: RRS nabs vandal removing LED stud light

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

Operatives of Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) around 10:00 a.m on Friday arrested a suspected vandal removing LED road stud light on the newly renovated Third Mainland Bridge. The suspect, Mubarak Abdullahi (18), living in Makoko had, at the time of his arrest, removed 10 of the LED road stud light screwed to the road […]

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Man, 37, docked over alleged N3.4m school fees theft

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A 37-year-old man, Mosuro Hammed, was on Thursday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly converting N3.4 million meant for payment of a lady’s school fees to another purpose. Hammed whose residential address was not provided, is standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, fraud and stealing. The defendant pleaded not guilty […]

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Woman begs court to save her from ill-tempered hubby

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

A food vendor, Shakirat Oguntade has prayed a Mapo Grade A Customary Court in Ibadan to grant her prayer for divorce from her estranged husband, Ganiu. Oguntade in her petition told the court: “my life took a turn for the worse since I moved in with Ganiu because of his temper. ”He is hot tempered […]

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Electricity Agency officials in trouble over alleged N1.85bn fraud

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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to arrest three officials of Rural Electrification Agency for failure to appear in court for their arraignment. Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling, gave the order for the issuance of arrest warrant against the officials; Emmanuel […]

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Trader jailed 1 month for stealing clothes worth N32,000

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A Jos Magistrates’ Court on Friday, sentenced a 19-year-old trader, Aliyu Ibrahim to one month imprisonment for stealing clothes worth N32, 000. Magistrate Shawomi Bokkos, summarily tried and sentenced the defendant after he pleaded guilty to theft. The magistrate, however, gave the convict an option to pay N10, 000. READ ALSO: Politicians won’t go to […]

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Police arrests suspected armed robbers, recover weapons in Delta

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 June 2024 0

By Emmanuel Ogoigbe In a series of successful operations carried out by the Delta State Police Command, several suspected armed robbers have been apprehended, and a significant cache of weapons has been seized, including Beretta pistols and a locally made cut-to-size gun. According to a statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP […]

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EFCC arraigns 3 men for allegedly stealing Access Bank’s N3.5bn

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned three men before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for allegedly stealing the sum of N3.5 billion from Access Bank. The three men are Michael Igbomins, David Onyeike and Moses Iruolaje, on two counts of stealing and retention of proceeds of crime. The defendants, whose residential addresses […]

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Oyo courts jail 36 internet fraudsters in Ibadan

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The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction and sentence of thirty-six (36) internet fraudsters to various jail terms before Justices Uche Agomoh and E.U. Akpan of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo State; Ladiran Akintola, K.B. Olawoyin, Bayo Taiwo and O.S. Adeyemi of the Oyo State […]

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Labourer jailed 2 years for stealing motorcycle

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A Zuba Magistrates’ Court in Abuja, sentenced a 27-year-old labourer, Bashir Sule to two years imprisonment for stealing a motorcycle. Sule who resides in Area 1, Zuba, Abuja, had pleaded guilty to a charge of theft levelled against him The convict after his guilty plea begged the court for leniency. The Magistrate, Abdulazeez Mohammed sentenced […]

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Man, 33, arraigned for allegedly stealing car worth N2m

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A man, David Oluwole, 33, was on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, Ibadan, for allegedly stealing a Toyota Corolla valued at N2 million. Oluwole, whose address was not provided, was charged with stealing. He pleaded not guilty, when the charge was read to him. The Prosecutor, Insp. Iyabo Oladoyin, told the court that […]

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Police Arrest 21, Including 3 Chinese Nationals, in Illegal Mining Bust

Ihesiulo Grace 29 March 2024 0

In a significant crackdown on illegal mining operations, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has apprehended 21 individuals, including three Chinese nationals, in Azam village near Nasarawa State. The arrests, including that of a community leader, came as part of a concerted effort by security agencies to combat various criminal activities such as kidnapping and

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Community Leader Benjamin Justice Soghie Leads Efforts to End Cult Violence in Edo State

Ihesiulo Grace 3 March 2024 0

Benjamin Justice Soghie, a seasoned leader and benefactor who has through the years shown dedication to community development, has been tasked by local community leaders in Edo State to help stem the widespread cult-related violence that has claimed many lives in the state. His task follows a string of horrific crimes of violence, including recent […]

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Landlord in court for disconnecting tenant’s water, electricity

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2024 0

A 64-year-old landlord, Samuel Famakinwa, who allegedly disconnected electricity and water supply from a tenant’s apartment, was on Wednesday brought before an Ejigbo Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The defendant is facing a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace and unlawful disconnection. The prosecutor, ASP Benedict Aigbokhan, told the court that the defendant

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Businessman docked for allegedly receiving stolen property

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2024 0

The police, on Thursday, arraigned a businessman, Mr Ikenna Sunday, before a Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving stolen property. The Prosecution Counsel, Chinedu Ogada, told the court that the complainant, Mr Chukwudi Aladi, of Compass Aluminium Company Limited, Dei-Dei, reported the theft case at Zuba Police Station. Ogada told the court […]

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Student, 23, jailed 6 months for stealing cell phone

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 24 February 2024 0

A Dei-Dei Grade I Area Court, on Thursday, sentenced a 23-year-old student, David Alami, to six months imprisonment for stealing a cell phone, worth N110,000. Alami was convicted and sentenced after pleading guilty to the theft charge. The Judge, Saminu Suleiman, however, gave him an option of N30,000 fine and ordered him to pay the […]

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Lawyer arraigned for alleged failure to produce suspect

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A 42-year-old lawyer, Kunle Ologundudu, was on Thursday arraigned before an Igbosere Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for failing to produce a suspect he stood surety for, in a case of alleged property damage valued at N2bn. Ologundudu, whose address was not given, is standing trial on a two-count charge of conspiracy and attempt to pervert […]

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Man, 37, docked over alleged shop- breaking, N560,000 cash theft

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

A 37-year-old man, John Nelson has appeared before a Surulere Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over alleged shop-breaking and theft of N560,000. The defendant, whose residential address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of Breaking, entry and stealing. The prosecutor, Insp Christopher Okoliko, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on […]

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Man to die by hanging for car robbery

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 February 2024 0

An Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced a man, Emmanuel Iwuno, to death by hanging for robbing a motorist of Toyota Highlander. Justice Olubunmi Abike-Fadipe convicted Iwuno for armed robbery and conspiracy to commit armed robbery. Abike-Fadipe also sentenced Iwuno to 21 years in prison for conspiracy to commit robbery. She held that prosecution sufficiently […]

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Cleaner docked for allegedly stealing employer’s N780,000

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A 29-year-old cleaner, Rakiya Garba gas been arraigned before a Kaduna Chief Magistrates’ Court for stealing N780, 000 belonging to her employer, Hajiya Aisha Sadiq. The defendant, who resides in Malali Kaduna, was charged with breach of trust and stealing. The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The Prosecutor, Insp Chidi Leo, told […]