Category: Crime

The reported face off between Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, EEDC, has humbled the recalcitrant power company which has become notorious with outrageous bills to customers.

The EEDC had invaded Ohha Community Bank Enugu disrupted banking activities and disconnected the bank.

The bank had earlier taken the matter to the regulatory body, NERC, in Complaint NO: NERC/05/CA/FO/EN/21/1259.

“Wherein it complained of refusal by Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), to install Prepaid meter for the bank despite the application for installation of meter made to the company since 2019, and arbitrary, excessive electricity bills calculated based on estimated billing.

“…after the complaint was filed the company in annoyance brought a punitive bill of N368,790 :71K, contrary to the bill of N67,535 :42K, earlier brought by the marketer for the same month of April 2021.”

Following a petition from the bank through its lawyer which was widely reported in the media EEEC has finally bowed to pressure and reconnected electricity supply to Ohha Microfinance Bank.

It also installed a 3 phase prepaid meter for their use, three years after it was applied for.

However, the bank through its lawyer Olu Omotayo esq is still insisting on an open apology from.the embattled EEDC.

Omotayo who thanked the media for its support in the face off says the bank may still approach the court “if by ending of this week they didn’t tender public apology and meet our demand for N50m compensation for unlawful disconnection and invasion of the bank.”

EverydayNews reports that because of the extra money the company is raking in through its outrageous and wicked estimation billing system the company has refused to provide pre paid meter for thousands of Enugu residents.

EEDC has resorted to collecting N20,000 per customer for what they term as registration fee for the meter.

Desperate power consumers are falling for the trap to avoid the outrageous monthly bills.

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised no fewer than 73 Boko Haram/Islamic States West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists within two weeks in the North East.

The acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on operations of the armed forces between June 18 and 30 on Thursday in Abuja

Onyeuko said that the troops also recovered large cache of arms and equipment from the terrorists in different encounters during the period.

He added that the troops had on June 27, received a total of 55 escapees from terrorists’ camps comprising 15 adult males, 12 adult females and 27 children who surrendered to them at Darajemel in Borno.

He noted that 73 terrorists were killed, while 44 AK 47 rifles, two PKT, seven Anti-Aircraft guns, seven gun trucks, several ammunition of different calibre, as well as weapon cleaning materials were recovered.

Other items recovered were blankets, foodstuff, vehicles, generators, IED materials, religious scripts and other items, he said.

The acting director said that another feat was achieved same day when the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, in coordinated multiple airstrikes, destroyed some terrorists’ commander’s strongholds at the Lake Chad axis of Borno.

He added that “the air strikes were targeted at various terrorists’ camps in Sabon Tumbu, Jibularam and Kwalaram towns in the state.

“During the air operations, the spiritual base and training camps of the terrorists in the North East part of Borno State and the fringes of Lake Chad were destroyed by air bombardments.

“These came on the heels of credible intelligence report which revealed that, some top ISWAP/BHT commanders were holding a meeting at the said locations.

“Consequently, the Air Component mobilized with force packages of NAF platforms and launched attacks on the locations.”

In the North West, Onyeuko said, troops of operation Hadarin Daji and other security agencies executed series of land and air operations concurrently in different locations during the period.

He explained that the operations led to the repelling and arrest of kidnappers and drug peddlers who confessed to supplying illicit drugs to miners as well as other criminal elements.

The spokesman said the operations also led to the killing of scores of bandits; peaceful resolution of farmers/herders’ clashes; recovery of arms and ammunition as well as recovery of rustled livestock.

“The operations also resulted in the rescue of kidnap victims in various locations including a teacher and some students kidnapped at the Federal Government College in Birnin Yauri, Kebbi.

“Some gunrunners and bandits logistics suppliers, including one Lawali Na Habu was also intercepted with trucks loaded with large quantities of AGO at Tangaza LGA of Sokoto State and one Mallam Ibrahim Aliyu, a wanted notorious bandit was also arrested.

“The Air component also conducted series of air operations, provided Close Air Support for ground troops and dominated the air space within the period.

“On the whole, troops have continued to dominate the theatre of operations with aggressive fighting and confidence building patrols to reassure citizens of the commitment of the military to end all of form criminality in the zone,” he said. (NAN)

The Department of State Services (DSS) has declared Sunday Adeyemo, a self-acclaimed activist popularly called Sunday Igboho, wanted.

The DSS declared him wanted at a press briefing where it confirmed gunning down two of Igboho’s allies at his Ibadan residence.

Igboho had raised an alarm that two persons were killed when security operatives raided his residence in the wee hours of Thursday.

There were speculations over the incident as some persons expressed doubts.

But at a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday night, the secret police confirmed that it raided Igboho’s residence.

Spokesman of the service, Peter Afunanya, who addressed the media, also paraded no fewer than 12 suspects arrested during the operation.

He said Igboho is presently on the run but vowed that the government will definitely track him.

”In the early hours (about 01:34 hours) of today, 1st July, 2021, a joint team of security operatives raided the residence of Sunday Adeyemo a.k.a SUNDAY IGBOHO at Soka Ibadan, Oyo State.

”This was based on intelligence that he had stockpiled arms in the place. On approach to the residence, the team came under heavy gun attack by nine (9) men, suspected to be IGBOHO’s guards.

”Six of them were armed with AK-47 gun and Three others, with Pump-Action rifles.

”In the course of the exchange, two (2) of IGBOHO’s armed men were gunned down while the rest were subdued and arrested.

”Only one operative who was shot by the assailants on his right hand sustained injury. He has, however, received medical attention and is very stable.”

The DSS spokesman added that the team procedurally searched the house and subsequently recovered some weapons.

Afunanya stressed, ”The gun duel which lasted for an hour offered IGBOHO the chance to escape. Sunday ADEYEMO a.k.a Sunday IGBOHO is now on the run.

”IGBOHO may run as far as he can. He may hide as long as he wants. He might have attacked security operatives as his strength carried him. But this will be the end of his shenanigans.

”Soon, he will not have a hiding place. His strength will sure fail him. And the law will catch up with him. The law may be slow. But it will be steady.’

”Consequently, ADEYEMO/IGBOHO is advised to turn himself in to the nearest security agency. Those cheering and eulogising him may appeal to or advise him to do the needful.

”He should surrender himself to the appropriate authorities. He or anyone can never be above the law. Meanwhile, those arrested will be charged accordingly.”

The secret police listed weapons recovered as: Seven (7) AK-47 assault rifles; Three (3) Pump Action guns; Thirty (30) fully charged AK-47 magazines; Five Thousand (5,000) rounds of 7.62mm ammunition; Five (5) Cutlasses, One (1) Jack knife, One (1) Pen Knife; Two (2) Pistol holsters; One (1) binoculars; A wallet containing and Five (5) US Dollars in one (1) Dollar denomination.

Others are: local and international driver’s licences in his name, ATM Cards, a German residence permit No. YO2N6K1NY bearing his name; Two (2) whistles; Fifty (5) Cartridges; Eighteen (18) Walkie-Talkies; Three Voodoo charm jackets/traditional body armour; Two (2) Laptops (One (1) Toshiba and One (1) Compaq); and His International Passport and those of many others (as displayed here).

He stated that aside the items recovered from the building, about thirteen suspects including twelve males and one female were arrested and brought to Abuja.

He said while one suspect is being profiled, the other twelve (12) paraded here are: Abdulateef OFEYAGBE, Amoda BABATUNDE aka Lady K (female), Tajudeen ERINOYEN, Diakola ADEMOLA, Abideen SHITTU, Jamiu NOAH,Ayobami DONALD, Adelabe USMAN,Oluwafelumi KUNLE, Raji KAZEEM, Taiwo OPEYEMI and Bamidele SUNDAY. (Daily Trust)

Gunmen kidnap six workers of a ceramic company located at Itobe, Kogi, Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in the State, DSP William Aya tells newsmen.
By Kola Adeyemi

Gunmen have kidnapped six workers of a ceramic company located at Itobe, Kogi.

The Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in the State, DSP William Aya told newsmen in Lokoja on Wednesday that the workers were kidnapped on June 29.

Aya said that the workers were working at one of the mining sites of the company located at Emiworo community in Ajaokuta Local Government Area when they were abducted.

Aya, however, explained that the police were only informed about the incident on Wednesday morning.

The kidnappers who were said to be heavily armed overpowered the workers before marching them into the bush.

Aya said that the police in collaboration with other security agencies had commenced a manhunt for the kidnappers.

He assured that the victims would be rescued unhurt anytime from now.

Meanwhile, Mrs Asanah Shaibu whose husband, Hassan Shaibu, was among those kidnapped has appealed to police to help in rescuing her husband and other victims.

”Yes, my husband was among those ceramic workers kidnapped in Emiworo.

”We are yet to hear anything from their abductors. As I speak to you, I am confused and I don’t know where to go,” she told newsmen. (NAN)

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Oyo State Command, said it arrested 231 suspects between June 2020 and June 2021, over alleged drug related offences.

Briefing newsmen on the command’s activities during the period under review on Thursday in Ibadan, Mrs Josephine Obi, the state Commander, said the suspects comprised 215 males and 16 females.

Obi, who was represented by Assistant Commander Anthony Gotar, said that the command also seized 6,355.74kg of Cannabis Sativa and other psychotropic substances during the period.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the news conference is part of activities lined up to mark the 2021 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on June 26.

The theme to commemorate the day in 2021 is: “Share facts on Drugs, Save Lives.’’
“NDLEA is ever determined to consolidate on its success, but this cannot be done in isolation, therefore the co-operation of all and sundry is needed to win this war.

“We must end all these vices caused by drug abuse and drug trafficking.

“This year’s theme suggests we need collaboration, help and support from all of us especially those present here to share our knowledge and understanding about drug abuse and drug trafficking to others, which will help in no small measure in curbing this dangerous phenomenon,” she said.

Obi said that Illicit drug trafficking poses enormous danger to young people as the perpetrators of the dastardly act keep getting creative.

“It is very important to share theses facts especially on the non-conventional substances which are springing up almost on a daily basis.

“The major challenge now is that more substances of abuse are daily being introduced into the street like the cookies.

‘’Please, beware of what you eat at ceremonies, especially our youths,” the anti-narcotics commander said. (NAN)

Enugu State Government has warned loggers against continued deforestation of the the Milliken Hill, Ngwo, vowing to prosecute anyone caught in the illegal act.

The state Commissioner for Information, Hon Chidi Aroh who made this known in a statement on Thursday said the government was concerned that such illegal activities persisted even after an earlier warning which was widely circulated in the press.

He said, “Enugu State Government views with great concern the unabated, deliberate and wicked logging in and around the Milliken Hill, Ngwo Enugu, which has continued to negatively affect the natural ecosystem, biodiversity and climate of the area, and put the Milliken Hill Road at risk.

“Recall that the State Government had previously warned against this illegal activity and indeed invited the press on a tour of Milliken Hill, to bring to public notice, the threat this illegal and senseless acts of a few have brought, not just to the environment but also the stability and sustenance of the Milliken Hill Road.

Aroh who expressed government unwavering commitment to protection of the environment and all infrastructure in the state mandated security agencies to urgently clamp down on perpetrators of such acts to bring them to justice.

He further enjoined all well-meaning members of the public to assist in arrest of defaulters by promptly alerting the security agencies whenever they are sighted engaging in their nefarious activities.

The Nigerian Army says its troops operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, intercepted and arrested a fleeing bandit in a vehicle traveling from Zuru to Ibadan during a stop and search operation on Sunday.

The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said this in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja.

Nwachukwu said the vigilant troops spotted an occupant of the vehicle, who claimed to be Sgt. Aminu Sule.

He said the suspect was found to be in possession of a pair of camouflage, military boots, knife and substance suspected to be charms.

He said on further interrogation, the suspect confessed to be traveling to Ogbomosho in Oyo State, and further claimed that the uniform and boots belonged to his brother who was a soldier.

He added that the suspect was discovered to be fleeing from the ongoing operations in Niger State to a safe haven.

According to him, the suspect was immediately apprehended and handed over to the police at Mokwa for further investigation.

“The heat on bandits and other criminal elements in Niger State has caused them to start fleeing to supposed safe havens.

“Members of the public, particularly around Niger and contiguous states are, therefore, enjoined to be vigilant and report any suspected movement of fleeing bandits to security agencies,” he said.

According to him, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has assured law abiding citizens of Niger State and, indeed, all Nigerians of the safety of their lives and property.

“He further enjoined them to be wary of such sinister movements by fleeing bandits and continue to support the security agencies with useful information to enable them maintain peace and security of the country,”Nwachukwu said. (NAN

More revealtions about Sunday killings by a trigger happy policeman has continued to emerge even as Enugu police command refuses to disclose his identify.

Everyday News can authoritatively report that the Police officer who was on duty at RC Lotto Company located in the Golf Estate, GRA, Enugu, was providing security for the company.

He was said to be working with two other gatemen and had lived in the house with most of the victims for six months.

The incident was said to have happened at about 9:am on Sunday.

The man, an Inspector reportedly opened fire on the two security men with him killing them instantly.

Seeing what was happening, the others in the compound ran into one of the rooms and locked the door.

But the Inspector opened the window through which he rained bullets at them, as they reportedly laid on the bed in fear.

He was said to have called their names to see if anyone was still alive. There was no response and he felt relaxed that the mission was accomplished.

But, the killing would not be over yet as two persons, one a mechanic in the vicinity and another neighbor who came to see what was amiss came face to face with the blood soaked eyes of the Inspector.

He immediately shot them to increase the number of casualties.

It was time to cover up the crime and he personally called the police to inform that gunmen stormed the house leaving a heap of casualties.

But immediately the police arrived, the cook who was reportedly hiding in a corner surprisingly jumped out to narrate what he saw; and how the Inspector, rather than gunmen did the killings.

Motive for the action is still unknown even as those in hospital confirmed that they had no issues with the Inspector.

They revealed that they have lived together in peace for months.

They also informed that the Inspector neither smokes nor drinks.

He has long been arrested but the police are yet to reveal his identity.

Meanwhile, the Lebanese who owns the company is said to have travelled before the incident.

Details as More facts emerge.