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2 Fake EFCC Operatives Sentenced To 46 Years Imprisonment—-Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja has sentenced Ugwu Pascal Chijioke and Ibrahim Adekunle to a combined 46 years in prison for impersonating operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) while executing a fake court order.

A statement issued by anti-graft commission at the weekend said Lagos Zonal Command of the EFCC re-arraigned the duo on an amended five-count charge that included impersonation, attempting to obtain property, possession of documents containing false pretenses, and unlawfully wearing EFCC uniforms.

One count stated: “On or about May 12, 2021, in Lagos, within the jurisdiction of this Honourable Court, by false pretense and with intent to defraud, you attempted to obtain property from one Oriyomi Johnson, falsely claiming that the ‘Chief Magistrate Court, Lagos State Judiciary, Mushin, Lagos’ issued an order to seize and seal the property at New Horizon Estate, Lekki-Ikate, Lagos, pending Johnson’s arrival. This representation was known to be false and is an offense contrary to Section 8(b) of the Advanced Fee Fraud and Other Fraud Related Offences Act, 2006, punishable under Section 11(3) of the same Act.”

Another count charged them with unlawfully wearing EFCC jackets, contrary to Section 79(1)(b) of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

Upon reading the charges, Chijioke and Adekunle pleaded guilty. Prosecuting counsel Abdulhamid Lamido Tukur presented the case facts, urging the court to convict and sentence the defendants accordingly.

Justice Abike-Fadipe found them guilty on all counts. Chijioke and Adekunle, given a chance to address the court, pleaded for mercy.

In her judgment, Justice Abike-Fadipe sentenced each defendant to seven years for counts one to three, one year for count four, and eight months for count five. The sentences will run concurrently.

The convicts were arrested in May 2021 during an illegal operation at New Horizon Estate, Lekki, Lagos, following credible intelligence. Items recovered included fake EFCC ID cards, jackets, and a counterfeit court order.

Initially arraigned on October 12, 2021, they had pleaded not guilty to the amended charges.

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Custody Death Scandal: LawyerTemokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe

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Custody Death Scandal: Lawyer Temokun Drags NDLEA, Demands Immediate Probe—-Calls for accountability grow after fresh death mirrors earlier prolonged detention case in Ondo.

Human rights lawyer Temokun has condemned the death of a detainee in the custody of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), demanding an immediate and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The lawyer described the development as alarming, linking it to a previous case in Ondo State involving prolonged detention without due process. In that earlier incident, Temokun had accused authorities of незакон detention and rights violations, insisting that suspects must be charged to court rather than held indefinitely.

He stressed that repeated allegations of unlawful detention and abuse within custody raise serious concerns about accountability and adherence to the rule of law.

Temokun called on relevant authorities to thoroughly probe the latest death, ensure justice for the victim, and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.

The NDLEA has yet to issue an official response regarding the latest allegations, as pressure mounts from legal and civil society groups for greater oversight of detention practices.

The incident adds to growing scrutiny of law enforcement agencies over the treatment of detainees and respect for fundamental human rights in Nigeria.

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)

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Bandit Attack Empties Omugo Village in Kwara State (VIDEO)—-Residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly fled their homes following a fresh wave of bandit attacks, worsening security fears in the area.

The latest incident comes days after armed men stormed a church in the community, abducting several worshippers during a service and throwing residents into panic.

Sources say the repeated attacks have forced the villagers to abandon their homes over fears of further violence, leaving the community deserted.

Security operatives, alongside local vigilantes, have since launched rescue operations, successfully freeing some abducted victims, while efforts continue to secure the release of others.

The Kwara State Government condemned the attack, describing it as a cowardly act, and assured residents that security agencies are intensifying efforts to track down the perpetrators.

The development adds to growing concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Kwara, following earlier deadly attacks in nearby communities that left scores dead and displaced many residents.

With fear gripping Omugo, many residents remain displaced as authorities work to restore calm and prevent further attacks.

Watch Video of the Deserted Omugo Village Below:

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