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Angry protests by residents as Senator’s convoy allegedly kills couple

Akon-Itam community youths of the Itu local government area of Akwa Ibom State, have persisted in their protests over the killing of a couple along the Calabar-Itu Highway.

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The couples were said to have been killed by a convoy of vehicles ferrying the Senator representing Eket Senatorial District (Akwa Ibom South), Mrs. Akon Iyakenyi, back to Uyo, the State capital from her campaign tour.

Speaking to Leadership one of the distraught youths, Comrade Utibe Inyang, explained that the convoy rammed into the couple on a motorcycle, while trying to navigate the ever-busy highway connecting the neighbouring Calabar, Cross River State.

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He maintained that what exercabated the anger of the people stemmed from the poor handling of the compensation package of a paltry N2 million the Senator gave to the family.

“The husband and wife killed by her convoy died and left behind three young children, so the pains we are still feeling now is because of the disdainful attitude demonstrated by the Deputy Governorship candidate without considering how these young orphans would be trained and developed without their parents,” he added.

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It was gathered that some officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) called to manage traffic at the scene were injured and their patrol vehicle damaged by the rampaging youths, but the State’s Sector Commander of FRSC, Mathew Olonisaye, who spoke with Leadership, said: “only our vehicle was vandalized,” adding that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy returned.

Confirming the incident, the Commissioner of Police (CP), Mr. Olatoye Durosinmi, said normalcy has returned to the area following fruitful negotiation for peace, adding that for their timely intervention, the youths were on the verge of torching some vehicles in the lawmaker’s convoy.

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Senator Iyakenyi is the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate and running mate to Pastor Umo Eno, the party’s flag-bearer in the upcoming elections in 2023.

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BREAKING; Police withdraws security personnel attached to Lagos Speaker Meranda

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BREAKING; Police withdraws security personnel attached to Lagos Speaker Meranda

Security personnel attached to Speaker, Lago State House of Assembly Mojisola Meranda, along with those safeguarding the Assembly complex, have been withdrawn with immediate effect.

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The withdrawal has left both the Speaker and the legislative building unprotected.

Mr. Victor Ganzallo, the Speaker’s Special Adviser on Information, confirmed the alarming development and voiced serious concerns over the sudden removal of security personnel.

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“As of now, all security detail has been removed from the Speaker, and she is left without protection,” Ganzallo revealed.

He cautioned that this leaves the Speaker “vulnerable and exposed to potential threats,” stressing the urgent need for action to address the security gap.

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The reason behind the withdrawal remains unknown, with no official statements issued from either the Lagos State Police Command or the state government.

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JUST IN; Police training personnel in weapon handling skills

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JUST IN; Police training personnel in weapon handling skills

The Police Command in Jigawa says it has trained 27 Divisional Crime Officers (DCOs) in tactical operation skills to protect lives and property in the state.

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The personnel were also exposed to weapon handling, escort duties, stop-and-search and crowd control skills.

This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the command, SP Lawan Shiisu in Dutse.

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Shiisu said the eight-day training exercise was being conducted at the 35 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Dutse, to enhance operational capabilities of the command.

“The 35 PMF launched an intensive local training programme on February 25, aimed at enhancing officers’ tactical skills in weapon handling, escort duties, and stop-and-search techniques with practical demonstrations to deepen their understanding.

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“It also focus on riot dispersal and crowd control techniques, as officers engaged in modern tactical drills,” he said.

He reitrated commitment of the personnel to mastering the skills needed for effective law enforcement operations. (NAN)

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International fraud syndicates establishing cells in Nigeria – EFCC raises alarm

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International fraud syndicates establishing cells in Nigeria – EFCC raises alarm

Mr Ola Olukoyede, Chairman, Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), says organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing cells in Nigerian cities and recruiting youths into serious organised cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud.

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EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja.

He explained that Olukoyede said this, while receiving participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18 of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) on Wednesday in Abuja.

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He said the team was led by the institute’s Director of Studies, Hyginus Ngele to the commission.

Olukoyede expressed surprise at how bandits and insurgents were able to sustain their activities in the country over the years.

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He noted with concern, the rate of flow of small arms and light weapons across the borders and the involvement of non-state actors in the illegal exploitation of minerals in parts of the country.

The EFCC boss said all these activities compounded the threats in the security landscape.

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“Another dimension that is not given attention is the discovery, recently, that organised foreign fraud syndicates are establishing cells in Nigerian cities.

”They are recruiting young Nigerians into serious organised cybercrimes, including cryptocurrency fraud.

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”By the virtue of EFCC’s recent discovery, we are beginning to see the likelihood, the propensity that a lot of these people are into illegal importation of arms into the country using cryptocurrency as means of payment. ”

According to him, this is an area that must interest all of us.

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“In the special operations we carried out in Lagos recently, we arrested 194 foreigners in the heart of Victoria Island.

”They comprised Chinese, Filipinos, Eastern Europeans, Tunisians and among others in one building at a time. You can imagine what these guys are doing, 194 of them.

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”Some of them don’t even have valid visas and most of the financial activities they carried out were through cryptocurrency,” he said.

He said the commission also discovered that some of the foreigners arrested were already ex-convicts in their countries.

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”Some of them have been convicted and escaped from their countries and found safe haven in Africa, not only Nigeria.

”We discovered that they are also developing cells in some other African countries by virtue of the investigation we are carrying out,” he said.

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The EFCC boss called for spirited efforts at both national and continental levels to combat the menace of internet fraud.

He stressed that the money laundering and national security dimension of the presence of foreign organised crime groups demanded close scrutiny.

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“All security, intelligence and law enforcement organisations in Nigeria and indeed Africa, must close ranks in dealing with this challenge,” he said.

Earlier, the NISS commandant, Joseph Odama, who spoke through Ngele praised Olukoyede’s leadership of the EFCC for the commission’s “remarkable achievements in combating corruption, money laundering, and other financial crimes.”

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He noted that the achievements had not only strengthened Nigeria’s integrity but also served as a model for other nations in Africa and beyond.

He said the EFCC, under Olukoyede, had been at the forefront of investigating and prosecuting financial crimes, including those involving non-state actors.

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“Your commission’s exploratory activities have uncovered the intricate networks through which some NGOs and other entities channel funds to support hostile non-state actors, thereby, fueling instability in various parts of the country and the African Continent.

“We recognise the critical role the EFCC plays in disrupting these networks and ensuring accountability.

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”In light of this, we are particularly interested in hearing your insights on how your commission navigates the complexities of investigating and prosecuting cases involving non-state actors.

“ We also seek your contributions on how Nigeria and other African nations can strengthen legal and institutional frameworks to address the challenges posed by these actors, while promoting transparency and accountability in their operations.”(NAN)

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