Two Internet Fraudsters Bag Jail Terms in Kaduna

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8 months ago

October 22, 2024

Justice R.M Aikawa of the Federal High Court, Kaduna has convicted and jailed one Olayinka Abdulraheem Saidu( a.k.a Lily Bright) and Adams Shedrack (a.k.a Kellie Hamza) for fraud.

The convicts were prosecuted by the Kaduna Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on one-count separate charges, bordering on impersonation, cybercrime and money laundering.

Saidu’s charge reads: “That you Olayinka Abdulraheem Saidu (a.k.a Lily Bright)(M) sometime in 2022 at Minna, Niger
State,within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, with intent to defraud, converted the total sum of $100.00(One Hundred US Dollars)from one Chad Beatty, living in the United States of America, which you reasonably ought to have known that such fund forms part of the proceeds of an unlawful act and thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 18(2) (B) of the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022 and punishable under Section 18(3) of the same Act.”

That of Shedrack reads: “That you Adams Shedrack, (a.k.a Kellie Hamza), sometime in September, 2024 in Minna, within the jurisdiction of this honorable court, fraudulently impersonated one Hamza Topchvev (a German citizen) on Facebook, a social media platform and fraudulently gained advantage for yourself, the total sum of $200 (Two Hundred USD only) and you thereby committed an offence contrary to Section 22(2)(B)(ii) of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention Etc) Act, 2015 and punishable under Subsection 22(2)(b)(iv) of the same Act.”

They pleaded “guilty” to the charges when they were read to them, prompting the prosecution counsel, K.S Ogunlade to pray to the court to convict and sentence them accordingly.

Justice Aikawa, afterwards convicted and sentenced, Saidu to five years imprisonment or to pay a fine of N700,000.00 (Seven Hundred Thousand Naira) and convicted and sentenced Shedrack got two years imprisonment or to pay a fine of N500,000.00 (Five Hundred Thousand Naira). In addition to their prison terms, they forfeited their communication gadgets, being instruments of their crimes to the federal government.

Both convicts were arrested in Minna, Niger State, following credible
intelligence on their fraudulent
internet activities.

Visit www.efcc.gov.ng for more

Armed robbers gunned down, two others arrested in Kaduna midnight raid

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18 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Kaduna State Police Command, has confirmed a gun battle with armed robbers at Gashash Estate, Barnawa, in the state.

According to the police, the incident began at about 3:10 am, when eight armed criminals stormed the quiet residential estate.

The gang, wielding a locally made pistol and other dangerous weapons, broke into homes and carted away phones, laptops, gaming consoles, wristwatches, and jewelries, leaving terrified families in their wake.

A swift distress call triggered immediate response as the Barnawa Divisional Police Officer, in coordination with officers from Kakuri, Sabon Tasha, and troops from the 312 Artillery Regiment, Kalapanzi, launched a coordinated pursuit.

The gang was eventually tracked to Makera Main Road in Kakuri. Upon sighting the operatives, the robbers opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange. Two of the robbers were fatally shot, while two others were captured alive.

Police spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan confirmed the operation also led to the recovery of a locally made pistol, ammunition, and other dangerous items.

He said, “Upon receipt of the call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Barnawa Division immediately mobilised patrol teams in conjunction with DPO Kakuri, Sabon Tasha and a detachment of gallant military personnel from the 312 Artillery Regiment, Kalapanzi and swiftly proceeded to the scene.”

Tragically, one police officer sustained injuries during the shootout and currently being treated at the police clinic.

The police added that investigations are ongoing to track down the remaining members of the gang who managed to escape during the chaos.

Reacting to the development, Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, praised the bravery and rapid coordination between the police, military, and other security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS).

BREAKING: Court sentences killer of Salome Adaidu to death by hanging

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22 minutes ago

June 26, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps.

He faced a single charge of culpable homicide, in violation of Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria, which prescribes the death penalty.

Justice Simon Aboki, who delivered the judgment, found Ajayi guilty of murdering and dismembering Adaidu.

He was charged with a single count of culpable homicide, contrary to Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria, which carries the death penalty.

Details later…

Trump Calls Netanyahu ‘Great Hero,’ Urges Israel To Cancel His Corruption Trial Or Grant Pardon

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1 hour ago

June 26, 2025

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In a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, Trump criticised the legal proceedings against Netanyahu, labelling them a “witch hunt” — a phrase he frequently uses to describe his own legal troubles in the United States.

United States President Donald Trump has called on Israel to either cancel the ongoing corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or grant him a pardon, describing the embattled Israeli leader as a “great hero” and “warrior.”

“Bibi Netanyahu’s trial should be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY, or a Pardon given to a Great Hero, who has done so much for the State (of Israel),” Trump wrote, claiming he had learned the Israeli leader was scheduled to appear in court next Monday.

Netanyahu, who has been Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, was indicted in 2019 on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust in three separate cases.

He has denied all allegations and pleaded not guilty when his trial began in 2020. Cross-examination in the case started on June 3, 2025, and is expected to last about a year, according to Israeli media, according to Reuters.

Under Israeli law, only President Isaac Herzog has the authority to grant a pardon. However, Herzog has reportedly told local media that “a pardon is not currently on the table” and that “no such request had been made” by Netanyahu or his legal team.

Trump went further in his post, claiming, “It was the United States of America that saved Israel, and now it is going to be the United States of America that saves Bibi Netanyahu.”

The former U.S. president did not elaborate on what measures the U.S. could take to support Netanyahu in his legal battle, but the remark was interpreted as a reference to American support for Israeli military operations, including strikes against Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.

The unusually warm remarks for Netanyahu came just one day after Trump publicly rebuked Israel over its bombing campaign following a ceasefire agreement with Iran. Speaking to reporters, he criticized what he called “the biggest load [of bombs] that we’ve seen” and said: “I’m not happy with Israel.”

He added bluntly: “Iran and Israel have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the fuck they’re doing.”