Fake Army officer arrested by Police operatives for armed robbery
Fake Army officer arrested by Police operatives for armed robbery
The Police Command in Nasarawa State has arrested and detained one Godswill Achili for allegedly impersonating a soldier to rob unsuspecting members of the public.
This is contained in a statement signed by SP Ramhan Nansel, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state made available to Journalists on Sunday in Lafia.
Nansel said that the operatives attached to Angwan Lambu Division, Keffi, arrested the fake soldier following an intelligence-led operation.
The PPRO explained that the suspect was apprehended while dressed in military camouflage.
“Upon interrogation, he confessed to impersonating a soldier and engaging in armed robbery.
“Further investigations revealed that he is a member of a criminal syndicate operating in both the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State.
“The syndicate operates wearing full military uniforms with a black, unregistered Toyota Avalon, targeting unsuspecting members of the public traveling between Keffi, New Karu, and the FCT.
“He lures victims into his vehicle under pretenses before robbing them of valuables, such as money and mobile phones,” Nansel added.
The police spokesperson said that based on investigation, the other two members of the syndicate remained at large, and efforts were underway to bring them to justice.
He said that the Commissioner of Police, Shettima Jauro-Mohammed, urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement to the police to curb criminal activities in the state. (NAN)
The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this clarification in a post on his X handle, @BenHundeyin, on Monday.
In the video, which began trending on social media, a voice could be heard claiming that the man was apprehended and assaulted for having dreadlocks and looking like a fraudster.
Responding to the video, Hundeyin dismissed the claim as false.
“The narrative is false, misleading, and malicious,” he said.
“The suspect was arrested at Bassey Street in the Egbeda area of Lagos State based on complaints from residents about the activities of young men abusing and selling drugs openly.
“The police responded and the young man was indeed caught with hard drugs.
“Due to his resistance and struggle, minimal force was used to subdue him, ” the spokeperson said.
According to the image maker, the suspect alongside others arrested will be prosecuted accordingly.(NAN)
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Arewa community in Lagos seeks Sanwo-Olu’s intervention over alleged forceful eviction
Arewa community in Lagos seeks Sanwo-Olu’s intervention over alleged forceful eviction
The Arewa Community, APC Lagos State Chapter, has called for Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s immediate intervention over alleged forceful eviction at Abattoir-Trailer Park, Agege, by the state Task Force.
The Vice Chairman of Lagos Central Arewa Community-APC, Alh. Jida Sayid, made the call while addressing journalists in Lagos on Sunday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Task Force officials and the Lagos Parking Authority (LASPARK) allegedly invaded the Arewa Community premises in Lagos on Saturday.
Sayid told newsmen that the Task Force stormed the premises around 6:00 a.m., destroying properties worth millions of naira, allegedly without prior notice or official notification.
He noted that the business owner of the affected premises, Alh. Saadu Dandare, who is also the community’s Chairman, was not an illegal occupant as he had a binding contract with the Ministry of Agriculture.
Sayid stressed that members of the community were peaceful, law-abiding citizens who did not deserve such inhumane treatment, especially on the first day of Ramadan.
He said: “We are disappointed by the Lagos State Task Force’s unlawful invasion, carried out in conjunction with LASPARK officials, on Saturday around 6:00 a.m.
“The community Chairman’s office was invaded, people were forcefully evicted, shops were broken into, and goods worth millions of naira were vandalised.
“We strongly condemn this malicious act and urge the governor to urgently address this critical issue.
“Even if there were concerns over a contract breach, the Ministry of Agriculture should have been responsible for addressing the issue,” he said.
The vice chairman stated that the agency should have issued an official notice rather than resorting to unlawful actions in a civilised society like Lagos.
He urged President Bola Tinubu, APC National Chairman, Dr Abdullah Ganduje, and Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, to intervene in the matter. (NAN)
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BREAKING; Governor Fubara issues fresh directives after Supreme Court Judgment
BREAKING; Governor Fubara issues fresh directives after Supreme Court Judgment
Gov Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers has ordered the Heads of Local Government Administration (HLGAs) to take over the administration of the 23 local government councils immediately
Fubara issued the directive in a statewide broadcast on Sunday at Government House, Port Harcourt.
In response to the Supreme Court judgment, Fubara explained that the measure was necessary due to the outlawing of caretaker arrangements in Nigeria’s local government system.
He stated that the heads of the local government councils should oversee council affairs until fresh elections are conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC).
The governor also instructed the outgoing local government council chairmen to hand over power to the HLGAs by Monday, March 3.
Fubara reiterated that, given the outlawing of caretaker arrangements, he had directed the HLGAs to assume control of the councils until RSIEC holds elections.
“I further direct outgoing local government chairmen to formally hand over power to the HLGAs by Monday, March 3, 2025,” he stated.
The governor said his administration disagrees with the judgment but is bound to obey the court’s orders as a law-abiding government.
Fubara added, “We are aware of the recent Supreme Court rulings regarding ongoing political disputes in our state.
“Although we disagree with the judgment, we must obey the court orders as a law-abiding government.
“Since taking office, we have governed within the framework of our constitution, due process, and the rule of law,” he said.
Fubara acknowledged that his administration, like any, is not free from mistakes, but believes it has not intentionally violated the rule of law or constitutional principles.
“Accordingly, I have met with my legal team, who assured me that the certified true copy of the judgment may be available by Friday, March 7.
“Upon receipt, we will study the judgment’s implications and implement them promptly to move the state forward,” he said.
The governor regretted that the court’s pronouncement has brought difficult times for the state but urged residents to remain calm and continue their daily activities peacefully.
“I urge everyone to stay calm and go about their legitimate activities as we continue to fulfill our responsibilities to the citizens,” Fubara added. (NAN)