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TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH KIDNAPPING AND MURDER OF FEMALE BANK MANAGER IN ANAMBRA

The Anambra State Police Command has arrested two suspects, Monday Egbe (32) and Kenneth Nnoga (28), allegedly in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a female bank manager in Onitsha. The arrests were made on May 28, 2025, after a significant ransom of ₦14 million was paid. The victim’s body was discovered on January 13, 2025, along Nnobi Road, blindfolded. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the suspects were apprehended following days of surveillance in a neighboring state. “The suspects are currently being questioned to determine their full involvement and potential accomplices,” Ikenga stated. The Commissioner of Police, Ikioye Orutugu, emphasized the command’s ongoing commitment to bringing all those responsible to justice. “We are dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of Anambra State residents,” Orutugu said, reaffirming the police’s commitment to justice. The police command’s efforts to track down the suspects were fruitful, leading to their arrest and the recovery of crucial information. The case is ongoing, with the police working to uncover more details about the kidnapping and murder. The arrests have brought some relief to the family of the victim and the community, who have been demanding justice for the tragic incident.

TROOPS ARREST MONARCH, 18 SOLDIERS, 15 POLICEMEN OVER ARMS RACKETEERING

The troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a traditional ruler, 18 serving soldiers, and 15 policemen for allegedly selling arms to terrorists in the North-East region. The arrests were made under Operation Snowball, launched in August 2024 to counter-ammunition racketeering in 11 states. According to Major Ademola Owolana, Staff Officer Grade Two OPHK, the arrests were made after preliminary investigations revealed that community pressure on serving security personnel to supply arms and ammunition for communal conflicts was a driving factor. He also cited the lucrative nature of trading in ammunition as another factor contributing to its persistence. Some of the arrested personnel were found to have amassed significant wealth from the illicit trade. For instance, Sergeant Ameh Raphael, an armourer of 7th Division Garrison, and Sergeant Seidi Adamu of 3rd Division Ordnance Services, had over N45 million and N34 million respectively in their accounts. The operation also recovered significant progress in the fight against terrorists’ logistics suppliers and collaborators, with over 186 arrests made across the theatre of operation since January 2025. The Command expressed concern over the proliferation of drugs and narcotics, which enhances terrorist operational capabilities, and has intensified efforts to disrupt these networks. The Command also highlighted the role of some non-governmental organisations in aiding terrorists, saying some groups have been found to be conveying additives and food items to terrorist locations under the guise of humanitarian assistance. Additionally, the Command lamented the activities of fifth columnists undermining the overall success of Operation Hadin Kai. Major Owolana emphasized that ammunition racketeering erodes battlefield morale, reduces troops’ effectiveness, and strengthens enemy resistance. He warned that those found culpable would face severe punishment, including dismissal and prosecution. “Those found culpable have been dismissed and handed over to the police to serve as deterrent,” he said. The operation has recorded significant successes, including the killing of 694 terrorists and the recovery of 603 assault weapons, 56 RPG bombs, and 16 mortar bombs, among others. The Command also highlighted the importance of the Nigerian Army’s Unmanned Aerial Base Command, which has carried out 1,138 intelligence surveillance reconnaissance missions, covering over 10,033 flight hours.

EFCC ARRESTS MUSIC EXECUTIVE E-MONEY OVER ALLEGED NAIRA ABUSE, FOREIGN CURRENCY DEFACEMENT

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested popular Nigerian businessman and music executive, Emeka Okonkwo, widely known as E-Money. The arrest was made on Tuesday morning in Lagos over alleged abuse of the naira and defacing foreign currency. According to sources within the anti-graft agency, E-Money is under investigation for spraying both naira and United States dollars at a social event in Lagos, which violates Nigeria’s currency laws and the Foreign Exchange Act. “On Monday night, we arrested E-Money for Naira abuse and defacing foreign currencies. Specifically, he was alleged to have sprayed U.S. dollars, which is against the Foreign Exchange Act,” a source within the EFCC said. Another source confirmed the arrest, adding that E-Money was being transported to Abuja for further questioning. “Yes, he has been arrested and is being flown to Abuja as I speak, to face investigators on the issue,” the official said.

PROMINENT BUSINESSWOMAN AISHA ACHIMUGU ARRESTED BY EFCC AT ABUJA AIRPORT

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested prominent businesswoman and socialite, Aisha Achimugu, at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The arrest took place in the early hours of Tuesday around 5:00 a.m., shortly after Achimugu arrived in Nigeria from London. According to her legal team, Achimugu returned to the country voluntarily. She has been on the EFCC’s wanted list for over a month in connection with allegations of money laundering and other related financial offences. A Federal High Court in Abuja had recently ordered her to present herself before the anti-graft agency to respond to questions surrounding the ongoing investigation into alleged fraud. The court directed that she must appear before EFCC investigators on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. As of the time of this report, the EFCC has not released an official statement regarding the arrest or the specific charges Achimugu may face. The development has sparked interest, given Achimugu’s high profile and the serious nature of the allegations against her.

MILWAUKEE JUDGE ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY HELPING MAN EVADE IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES

A Milwaukee judge has been arrested by the FBI for allegedly helping a man evade immigration authorities in a courthouse. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan was taken into custody on Friday morning on the courthouse grounds. According to the FBI affidavit, Dugan was “visibly angry” over the arrival of immigration agents in the courthouse and allegedly helped the man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, escape through a jury door. Flores-Ruiz was facing charges of misdemeanor domestic battery and was wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Dugan’s attorney, Craig Mastantuono, said, “Judge Dugan wholeheartedly regrets and protests her arrest. It was not made in the interest of public safety.” Mastantuono declined to comment further after her court appearance. The arrest has sparked controversy, with Democratic Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers accusing the Trump administration of “dangerous rhetoric to attack and attempt to undermine our judiciary at every level.” Evers said, “I will continue to put my faith in our justice system as this situation plays out in the court of law.” The case has also drawn attention to the growing battle between the Trump administration and the federal judiciary over immigration enforcement. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the judge’s actions “put the lives of our law enforcement officers at risk. She put the lives of citizens at risk. A street chase — it’s absurd that that had to happen.” Dugan faces charges of concealing an individual to prevent his discovery and arrest and obstructing or impeding a proceeding. She was released from custody after a brief court appearance.

NIGERIAN PASTOR ARRESTED FOR MULTIMILLION-DOLLAR INTERNET FRAUD

The FBI has arrested Nigerian Pastor Edward Abiodun Oluwasanmi for conspiring to defraud the U.S. government of $4.2 million COVID-19 relief funds. Oluwasanmi, a U.S.-based pastor, allegedly worked with Osun monarch, Oba Joseph Oloyede, to submit forged documents and obtain millions of dollars in COVID-19 loans meant for struggling businesses. The pastor used his three companies, Dayspring Property Incorporated, Dayspring Holdings, and Dayspring Transportation, to divert the funds for his personal expenses, breaching U.S. federal laws. He was indicted on a 13-count charge of fraud and arrested in Cleveland in April. Oluwasanmi was released on a $20,000 bail with the condition that he appears in court for trial and serves his sentence if convicted. The FBI’s investigation revealed that the pastor made several suspicious transactions, including a wire transfer of $221,880 in September 2020 to purchase a commercial property in Ohio. On October 26, 2021, he wired $1 million in COVID-19 funds to his company’s brokerage account.

NIGERIAN MAN AND ITALIAN WIFE ARRESTED FOR ABDUCTING NEWBORN BABY IN ITALY

A Nigerian man, Moses Omogo Chidiebere, 43, and his Italian wife, Rosa Vespa, 51, have been arrested for abducting a one-day-old baby from a clinic in Cosenza, Southern Italy. The abduction occurred on January 22, 2025, and the couple was arrested after a three-hour-long manhunt. According to the police, Vespa posed as a nurse at the clinic and took the baby, Sofia, from the mother’s room, claiming she needed to take her to see the clinic’s pediatrician for a checkup. Surveillance footage inside the clinic showed the couple taking away the baby. When police raided their home, they found the couple celebrating the baby’s arrival with family, with the baby dressed in blue. Vespa had reportedly told relatives that they couldn’t visit the clinic while she was giving birth, claiming her baby had then been hospitalized longer due to a health issue. However, in a surprising twist, a preliminary investigations judge in Cosenza ordered the release of Chidiebere on January 25, 2025, after his lawyer claimed that he was unaware of the scheme. Chidiebere’s defense attorney, Gianluca Garritano, said that his client was convinced that his wife was really pregnant and had no knowledge of the kidnapping. “My client was considered entirely reliable when he said he believed his wife was pregnant. There are pictures portraying Moses while he kisses his wife’s belly,” Garritano said. “She even showed her husband a letter of dismissal from the clinic.” The abducted newborn, Sofia, was found to be in good health after a medical checkup and was returned home to her parents and six-year-old brother on January 24.

BREAKING: NOTORIOUS BANDIT BELLO TURJI REPORTEDLY CAPTURED BY NIGERIAN TROOPS

Nigerian forces have reportedly arrested notorious bandit Bello Turji, who has been terrorizing Northwest Nigeria. This development comes after Turji indicated his willingness to surrender due to intense pressure from the military. Turji’s gang has suffered significant losses, including the deaths of his commanders and relatives. While details of the arrest are still emerging, it is expected to bring relief to the Northwest region.